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Penguini Gelato

93 Hana Hwy, Paia, Maui, HI 96779
808-214-4608
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Ranked #15 of 24 restaurants in Paia
Cuisines: Ice cream
Most recent review
- 21 Feb 2013
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Frederick, MD
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49 reviews 49 reviews
31 restaurant reviews
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2013

This place has fabulous gelato! It is always our dessert place while in Paia. The gelato is made with local products and the staff is always so nice.

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Elgin, Illinois
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8 reviews 8 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 October 2012

What a perfect way to end the evening in Paia! We skipped desert at the restaurant we were eating at to try some of their yummy gelato and weren't disappointed!

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Burnsville, Minnesota
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3 reviews 3 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 March 2012

I love gelato, and have eaten it in several countries. I was surprised to see it in a little town like Paia, but wow what a nice surprise. The server was friendly, told me all about the flavors and let my husband and me sample several flavors before deciding on our order. I had the cheesecake and scattellio (spelling?). My... More

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Huntington Beach, California
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2012

Great portions, melted too fast and was messy on cone. Get it in a cup!

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Minnesota
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5 restaurant reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2012

...then you will be in heaven with creamy gelato here. I am a lover of anything cold and sweet and this place knocked my socks off. I had the coconut gelato and would have eaten the whole tub if I didn't have to be in a swim suit for this trip! Worth a stop and the calories!!

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Quebec City, Canada
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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012

Loved all the exotic choices, it was so pleasing to find quality gelato that had real fruit in it and so many choices. We stayed in Paia 5 nights and ate here everyday. We never could decide on what to get because we wanted to try everything and our favorite from the day before. The only thing I didnt like... More

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Golden, Colorado
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 October 2011

If you are looking for something other than shave ice, this is the place.

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Golden, Colorado
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 October 2011

This store has many different food items. Some you wouldn't think of. Everybody was very helpful.

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Kula, Hawaii
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 March 2011

One of the best kept secrets on Maui. A small, clean charming hole in the wall with one of the best cups of coffee and fabulous gelato on Maui!! I only wish they were open later so we could grab our late afternoon espresso or after dinner coffee there more often!!

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Minneapolis
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 February 2011

On my last day on Maui, I decided to explore Paia. After looking at a few menus around town, I found this little place, and I'm so glad. The hard working Melissa made me her favorite sandwich-roasted veggies and goat cheese, and some lilikoi-ade. It's creative, delicious, reasonably priced fare, and would be great for a trip down the road... More

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