Updated for 2024
When you’re craving something cool and refreshing on the hottest days, shaved ice is a nice alternative to traditional ice cream and frozen yogurt. Luckily you can find many great options in and around Los Angeles.
Wondering Where’s the best Shave Ice near me? We have got you covered!
Also known as shave ice, Hawaiian Shave Ice, sno cones, or even snow cones, shaved ice can sometimes be made with ice cream, fruit, and even beans can be added for fun.
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15 Delicious Places for Shave Ice in Los Angeles
Ululani’s Gourmet Hawaiian Shave Ice
4661 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90027
Head to Los Feliz for some of the best and most authentic Hawaiian Shave Ice in LA. Menu flavors include mango, coconut, guava, passion fruit, and dozens more! Extras include ice cream, Li Hing Mui powder, azuki beans, and toasted coconut. This shop was founded on Maui, and proceeds from some of their sales goes to helping the victims of the 2023 fires.
Oakobing
3300 W. 6th St., Unit 2, Los Angeles, CA 90020
(213) 387-1002
You’ll find Oakobing in Koreatown, and once you visit, you’ll probably want to plan return trips here. In addition to customers raving about the taste, they also speak highly of the presentation. Oakobing is popular in Korea, and customers are quite happy to have a Los Angeles location to frequent.
Related: Things to do in Koreatown with Kids
Hang Loose Hawaiian Shave Ice
1409 West Kenneth Village, Glendale, CA 91201
(818) 649-1454
Hang Loose Hawaiian Shave Ice is a family-owned business started in 2014 serving from their location in Glendale and from their truck. You’ll feel like you’re in Hawaii when you enjoy one of these refreshing treats. The “syrups are shipped directly from Hawaii and are made from pure Hawaiian cane sugar and never high fructose corn syrup.”
Brian’s Shave Ice and Boba
14425 1/2 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
(818) 461-9303
Stepping into Brian’s Shave Ice may make you think you’ve stepped into a restaurant in Hawaii. It’s easy to get creative and make your serving of shave ice exactly what you want it to be. First, you’ll select your size, then your fillings (including ice cream and adzuki beans). Next, you’ll add flavors that could include blue vanilla and Hawaiian Punch, and finally, your toppings which can be anything from sour spray to Ghiradelli Chocolate.
Kona Ice Trucks
Traveling around and available for bookings
Kona Ice is mobile, and fun! They bring the shave ice to you, often serving at fun events all over Los Angeles. Their signature “Flavorwave” lets you choose the flavors of syrup you like in just the amount you want.
They also have a new line for a “more sophisticated palate” called, Kona Krafted. It includes flavors such as Watermelon Mint, Lavender Lemonade, and Coconut Lime, to name a few. Check out all of their fun flavors!
Sul and Beans – Korean Dessert Cafe
Multiple Locations including:
621 S. Western Ave., Ste. 208-A, Los Angeles 90005
(213) 385-5510
Serving Korean Style shave ice, called Bingsoo, but with a modern LA-fusion kind of twist. You can find flavors like Earl Gray Tea, Black Sesame, Green Tea, Watermelon, Strawberry, and Oreo.
Class 302 Taiwanese Bubble Tea Boba Restaurants
Multiple locations including:
8855 Apollo Way #224, Downey, CA 90242
(562) 401-0180
You’ll find “classroom-inspired desks and chairs” inside Class 302. They are known for their shaved-ice treats and boba drinks. Their extensive shaved ice menu might make it difficult for you to choose – which just means you’ll have to come back and work your way through the menu.
Related: Things to do in Downey with Kids
Happy Ice
7324 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90046
(855) 934-2779
What is Happy Ice? “It has the smooth, rich, creamy texture of an ice cream and the light, fruity flavors of sorbet and refreshing like shaved ice. Happy Ice is all these amazing product in one, without egg or dairy products of any kind.”
Happy Ice is vegan-friendly and contains no nut products, so those with dietary restrictions and/or allergies can still enjoy Happy Ice. And if you can’t make it to their Melrose Avenue location, check the website for information about their Happy Ice trucks.
TastyBlock Shave Ice
22815 S. Figueroa St., Carson, CA 90745
(310) 847-5500
Not only will you find tasty shaved ice here, but you’ll also find friendly staff. Take your time in deciding what to order, then sit down, relax, savor, and enjoy.
Mealtop Cafe
The Source OC 3rd Floor
6940 Beach Blvd., Buena Park, CA 90621
(714) 252-4878
If you don’t know already, Mealtop is “Korea’s longest-running shaved ice brand.” Today it’s known as “the luxury bingsoo” (Korean shaved ice), featuring recipes made in-house. The ice is thinly shaved and coated with their secret-recipe syrup.
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The SnoBall Shop
4452 W. Slauson Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90043
(323) 792-4037
You’ll find plenty to tempt you on The SnoBall Shop’s menu. Try a snoball (with sizes ranging from “small” to “big easy”). And you’ll also find ice cream and mouth-watering funnel cakes on the menu.
Slusheeland
6005 Vineland Ave., Ste. 105, North Hollywood, CA 91606
(818) 505-3763
Slusheeland is a family-owned and operated business. Their slushees are made with “up to three, fresh, seasonal fruits blended with an icy smooth, neutral base that provides a slight sweetness to the mix.” And their Hawaiian Shave Ice features “a fluffy bed of shave ice with your choice of up to 3 pure cane sugar syrups.”
Big Island Eats and Shave Ice
Promenade on the Peninsula
550 Deep Valley Dr., Ste. 147, Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274
(310) 265-8194
While you’ll find a full menu offering complete meals, you also find Shave Ice. The Shave Ice is made with “housemade, real fruit syrups made with filtered water, served with compostable paper goods.” You can select from 2-5 flavors (at different price points) and even include some add-ons if you’d like. Or, try one of their Shave Shakes which are “real deal shave ice layered with housemade, real fruit syrups and ice cream.”
Find Shaved Ice Near Me in Los Angeles
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