About Us

Welcome to Locals Ice Cream Shop—your go-to destination for a delightful array of frozen treats! Nestled in the heart of our community, we take pride in offering a variety of mouth-watering options that cater to every taste and preference. Here’s what makes us special:

Our Offerings

• **Seasonal Treat**:  Hot Chocolate Float – Perfect for the cooler evenings.
• Hard Scooped Ice Cream: Indulge in our rich and creamy ice cream available in an array of delightful flavors.
• Authentic Hawaiian Shave Ice: Enjoy, authentic Hawaiian shave ice made with pure cane sugar syrups, non GMO. No high fructose corn syrup.
• Milkshakes: Sip on our thick, creamy milkshakes, available in any of our delicious ice cream flavors.
• Gelati: Experience the perfect blend of creamy ice cream and fruity sorbet.
• Root beer Floats: A classic treat combining frothy root beer with scoops of vanilla ice cream.
• Ice Cream & Waffle Nachos: A unique twist on nachos with crispy waffle pieces topped with your favorite ice cream.
• Waffle/Cookiewich Sandwiches: Delight in our fresh daily-made waffle and cookie sandwiches, filled with your choice of ice cream.
• Sundaes: Have fun with your pick of chocolate chip cookie or brownie base, with ice cream, fudge, walnuts and whipped cream.  And don’t forget the cherry!
• Banana Splits: Choose 3 scoops of your favorite ice cream, and you know the rest.
• Frozen Lemonade: Enjoy a cool lemon sorbet spin – Add any flavoring.
• Fresh-Squeezed Lemonade: Just 32 ounces of freshness!
• Famous Dave’s Dogs:  A savory treat loaded with your choice of toppings.
• Soft Pretzels: Topped with sea salt and accompanied with choice of dipping sauce.

Ice Cream and Sorbet Flavors

Our delectable ice cream and sorbet flavors can be enjoyed in a cup, a cone (waffle, sugar, or cake), as a milkshake, or as part of our waffle nachos or waffle/cookie sandwiches. Here’s our current selection:

• Ice Cream Flavors:
  • Birthday Cake
  • Banana Pudding
  • Very Chocolate
  • Cookies & Cream
  • Cappuccino Chip
  • Charleston Sea Turtle
  • Chocolate Fetish
  • Cinnamon Toast
  • Deer Tracks
  • Fireside Smores
  • Killa Vanilla
  • Mint Chocolate Chip
  • Peppermint Stick (seasonal)
  • Pumpkin Spice (seasonal)
  • Southern Praline
  • Wild Strawberry
  • Strawberry Cheesecake
  • Superhero
• Sorbet Flavors:
  • Lemon
  • Mango
  • Pineapple
  • Raspberry
  • Strawberry

Our sorbet flavors are particularly delicious in a gelati, paired with our classic Killa Vanilla or any other ice cream of your choice.

Shave Ice Flavors

Why is it called shave ice not shaved ice?

Shave ice, a popular frozen treat that originated in Japan, has been enjoyed around the world for its unique texture and refreshing taste. While the dessert is commonly referred to as “shaved ice” in many parts of the world, it is spelled as “shave ice” in Hawaii, where it has become a local specialty.

The reason for this spelling difference lies in the history of the dessert’s introduction to Hawaii. Shave ice was brought to Hawaii by Japanese immigrants in the early 1900s, who introduced their traditional dessert called kakigori to the island. Over time, the dessert was adapted and evolved into what is now known as shave ice in Hawaii.

In the Japanese language, the word for shaved ice is pronounced as “kakigöri” and does not include the sound of the letter “d.” When the dessert was first introduced to Hawaii, it was likely referred to as “kakigori” by the Japanese immigrants. However, as the dessert became more popular and widely adopted by locals, the name was eventually shortened and adapted to “shave ice.”

The spelling without the letter “d” is therefore a reflection of the dessert’s Japanese origins and the language’s pronunciation. It has since become the accepted spelling in Hawaii and is now widely used to refer to the popular frozen treat.

Shave ice or Hawaiian shave ice is an ice-based dessert made by shaving a block of ice and flavoring it with syrup and other sweet ingredients. On Hawaii Island, it is also referred to as “ice shave.” In contrast, a snow cone, a similar American dessert, is made with crushed ice rather than shaved ice, and not the same. The thin ice shavings of shave ice allow for the flavored syrups to be absorbed completely instead of sinking to the bottom.

For a true taste of paradise, try our Authentic Hawaiian Shave Ice in the following flavors:

• Banana
• Black Cherry
• Blue Raspberry
• Coconut
• Fruit Punch
• Grape
• Mango
• Pina Colada
• Strawberry
• Tigers Blood
• Watermelon
• ** Coming Soon ** Ube, Li Hing Mui

Fresh Daily Waffle Products

We take pride in our freshly made waffle products. Each day, we prepare our waffles and cookies from scratch to ensure you get the best quality and flavor in every bite.

At Locals Ice Cream Shop, we are passionate about bringing joy to our community through our delicious treats. Whether you’re looking for a quick scoop, a refreshing shave ice, or an indulgent waffle creation, we’ve got something for everyone. Come visit us and discover your new favorite dessert today!