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Dave's Ice Cream At The Ilikai
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Specialty shop serving imaginative ice cream & sherbet flavors like kona coffee & lychee.
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Ala Moana is one of Oahu's most vibrant dining neighborhoods, and its dessert scene is no exception. I pulled together five spots worth knowing — a mix of Nate's hand-picked recommendations and the area's best-rated sweet stops — so you can satisfy your cravings without the guesswork.
At the top of the list is Dave's Ice Cream At The Ilikai, a specialty shop Nate recommends for its imaginative lineup of island-inspired flavors like kona coffee and lychee — it carries the NateEatsHawaii badge on the page. Elsewhere in the area, Mango Mango Dessert at Ala Moana Center is well known for desserts at budget-friendly prices, and Tangö Contemporary Cafe draws fans with its creative, globally inspired menu that stretches from Scandinavian to Hawaiian influences.
Spots that Nate has personally visited are marked with the NateEatsHawaii badge on the page, making it easy to see which picks come with his first-hand stamp of approval. Whether you're after a scoop, a sweet Taiwanese snack, or something more café-style, this curated list covers all the bases in Ala Moana.
The ranking
Top pick1Specialty shop serving imaginative ice cream & sherbet flavors like kona coffee & lychee.
2$Rated 4⭐ (203 reviews)
3$Food Store fare in Ala Moana. Meet Fresh is a reliable choice and offers takeout.
4Tucked into Ala Moana, Sweet As serves food store. Look for takeout — known as a solid pick.
5$$Modern eatery offering creative dishes with Scandinavian, Asian, Hawaiian & American flavors.
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Dave's Ice Cream At The Ilikai is Nate's top pick in Ala Moana, known for creative island-inspired flavors like kona coffee and lychee sherbet — look for the NateEatsHawaii badge on the page.
Mango Mango Dessert at Ala Moana Center is popular for offering desserts at accessible, budget-friendly prices, making it a great option if you want something sweet without spending a lot.
This is a curated BEST guide that combines Nate's personally verified picks — marked with the NateEatsHawaii badge — with the highest-rated dessert spots in the Ala Moana area. The list is reviewed regularly to keep the recommendations fresh and accurate.