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Local Boy Snack Shop

1941 South Kihei Road, Kihei, Maui, HI 96753
(808) 875-6731
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Ranked #20 of 117 restaurants in Kihei
Cuisines: Dessert, Ice cream
Good for: Child-friendly, Local cuisine, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Dessert
Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Local cuisine, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Dessert
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Top Contributor
65 reviews 65 reviews
25 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

This is the BEST and only place to get shaved ice! I lived on Maui for awhile and NOWHERE else on the island can compare to their shaved ice! THIS IS A MUST!!!! Warning once you try you will go back everyday for another one!

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15 reviews 15 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2013 via mobile

Great size, great flavor! I've had shaved ice at 2 other places this was the smoothest and largest proportioned place I've been to so far. I enjoy the sweet cream on top, so that would be my only complaint here, the cream wasn't as sweet or thick. All in all it was pretty good since Hawaiian shaved ice is my... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 March 2013 via mobile

The service was wonderful. The portions were generous, and the flavor was amazing. I highly recommend getting a scoop of ice cream on the bottom.

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Seattle, Washington
Senior Contributor
23 reviews 23 reviews
17 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2013

Three visits to Maui and I finally tried Hawaiian shaved iced. This ain't no stingy sno-cone! This is huge quantity, huge flavor, and huge local satisfaction. My first was a "Sunset Kiss" and I'm in love! Never will I stray and I cannot wait to return.

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Hong Kong, China
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37 reviews 37 reviews
21 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 December 2012

The syrups here are definitely the best. Didn't really like the shopping center it was in, but it's a typical part of Kihei. Highly recommended if you are in mid-Kihei.

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Maui, Hawaii
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84 reviews 84 reviews
54 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 November 2012

jessica waited on us and she was a wonder. when we came up. she was cleaning and keeping the place clean. she was very attentive and did a great job spreading the aloha spirit. when we come back it is because of her. great job.

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Langley City, Canada
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26 reviews 26 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 November 2012

They have great hot dogs and it is a place to get a small bit of chili on rice (a small ice cream cup size) It is reasonable. The staff are friendly. Grab a bowl of chilli and sit under the Banyan Tree or walk and window shop.

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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 September 2012 via mobile

We visited 3 different shave ice shops and by far we really enjoyed this little shop! I tend to enjoy my shave ice without all the additives (ice and flavorings only); surprised to find out they didnt charge for toppings or additions! So in a nutshell: great shave ice, good value for your buck!

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San Francisco, California, United States
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49 reviews 49 reviews
31 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 September 2012

This place was good...but ululanis was better. I felt like shaved ice in Maui was like gelato in italy. Its never bad, but some are just better! Actually it was really good until we discovered ululanis. That said the service is great and its refreshing on a hot day!

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Boston
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28 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 September 2012

The shave ice was generous with flavoring, there was a giant scoop of ice cream in the bottom. It is located at the front of the market so it can be a bit crowded but worth it.

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