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Kapahulu has quietly become one of Oahu's sweetest neighborhoods, and I pulled together the dessert spots worth knowing — all ranked by real visitor ratings from people who've actually been there.
From the exotic shave ice flavors at Ululani's Hawaiian Shave Ice — think pickled mango, lychee, and passion fruit — to the no-frills shave ice and azuki bean bowls that have made Waiola Shave Ice a longtime neighborhood mainstay, this stretch of Kapahulu punches well above its weight for dessert lovers. Aloha Whip, Cha to Gelato Zen, and Walking Bean Cafe round out a lineup that covers everything from creamy gelato to coffee-shop treats.
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5$Renowned spot for shave ice featuring exotic flavors, such as pickled mango, lychee & passion fruit.
6$No-frills mainstay for counter-serve ice cream, azuki bean bowls & specialty flavored shave ice.
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Based on real visitor ratings on NateEatsHawaii, Aloha Whip currently holds the top spot among the 8 qualifying dessert restaurants in Kapahulu — though rankings update as new ratings come in.
Kapahulu is a great neighborhood for shave ice — Ululani's Hawaiian Shave Ice is renowned for exotic flavors like pickled mango and passion fruit, while Waiola Shave Ice is a beloved no-frills counter-serve mainstay, and Walking Bean Cafe also offers shaved ice alongside coffee and desserts.
The rankings are powered by real visitor ratings submitted on NateEatsHawaii and refresh automatically, so the list always reflects the latest feedback from people eating in Kapahulu right now.