Aloha General Store
Aloha General Store
4.5
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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Scott S
Dallas, TX84 contributions
July 2011 • Friends
During our trip, we repeatedly visited this great store. In fact, we probably rang-up more than $1,600. from our 3 or 4 visits...and had a great time doing it. We bought a wide variety of items to give our friends back home. After you spend a certain amount of money in this store, they give you a complimentary set of tiki style coasters. We must have come home with a dozen or more of those coaster sets. Regardless, the store has a plethora of island oriented trinkets and cool unusual souvenirs to fit most any desire.
Granted, the store's many customers made for rather long lines at the register. Yet we understood and given the number of people the cashier had in line, we found the staff to be quick and courteous. I asked if they had a website where we could buy items on-line and ended up meeting the owner, Andre, who was extremely pleasant and very friendly. He said they were working on a website for offering their goodies online...Andre, we're waiting! ~ If you like to shop, Aloha General Store is your stop! ~
Granted, the store's many customers made for rather long lines at the register. Yet we understood and given the number of people the cashier had in line, we found the staff to be quick and courteous. I asked if they had a website where we could buy items on-line and ended up meeting the owner, Andre, who was extremely pleasant and very friendly. He said they were working on a website for offering their goodies online...Andre, we're waiting! ~ If you like to shop, Aloha General Store is your stop! ~
Written 4 February 2012
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hlk2
Rock Island, IL41 contributions
Nov 2019 • Couples
Order Da Works! Shave Ice with ice cream on the bottom. I recommend the rainbow flavor combo. The ladies who served us were friendly. Cash only.
Written 27 December 2019
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Emmers33
82 contributions
July 2018 • Family
We made a special trip to the Aloha General Store on our recent trip and again it was AMAZING! Their homemade syrups are delicious! We had shave ice in Waikiki on this stay and I tried a Blue Hawaii shave ice and it was overly sweet and the syrup almost burned my throat it was so strong. But not at Aloha General Store, it was worth the special trip and their Blue Hawaii is nothing short of outstanding! Thank you again for the tastiest shave ice on Oahu!
Written 24 July 2018
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MARK H
California248 contributions
Apr 2018 • Friends
Now that you have wandered away from the center of Oahu, Time to go for some relaxed shopping. whether by bus or rental car, now that your in Haleiwa time for a break.
They have a variety of Hawaiian souvenirs, T-shirts, and Aloha shirts. They even have things here you wont find downtown.
The staff is helpful and frendly
They have a variety of Hawaiian souvenirs, T-shirts, and Aloha shirts. They even have things here you wont find downtown.
The staff is helpful and frendly
Written 28 May 2018
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SMCA02
Honolulu, HI28 contributions
Sept 2016 • Family
Matsumoto Shave Ice has nothing on Aloha General Store's Shave Ice. The parking is convenient and there almost never a line!
Written 7 September 2016
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144lori
Roanoke, VA66 contributions
Apr 2015 • Couples
We have had shaved ice at three locations and these were the best. You must ask for it the local way, ice cream in the bottom and condensed milk on top. We tried mango, passion fruit, banana and coconut flavors. Three flavors at a time. They were all good. This shaved ice was recommended to us by a Honolulu guide and he says it's the best on Oahu.
Written 12 April 2015
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AuntyMoWinnipeg
Winnipeg, Canada921 contributions
Jan 2015 • Couples
After having shave ice at Aloha General Store two years ago and again this year, we decided to try Matsumoto's and were very disappointed. Aloha General Store is definitely the place you want to go for your treat. First, they give it to you in a huge plastic cup without charging for it. There are both a plastic spoon and good-sized straw to savour every last drop. We always have the "whole meal deal" - LOL - a huge scoop of ice cream on the bottom, topped with the shave ice and complimentary condensed milk. You won't need to eat for several hours after this beauty! The serving personnel are very pleasant and chatty. You don't feel like you're in an assembly line. The parking is great because it's in a large mall and there are several other shops and restaurants you can visit while parked there.
Written 28 January 2015
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Lea K
Jacksonville, FL33 contributions
Jan 2015 • Couples
Fun store to pick up cheesy Hawaiian souvineers and Amazing shaved Ice ! Make sure to order it with their homemade ice cream ! We ordered the Hawaiian flavor ! Yummy
Written 14 January 2015
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Jody K
Delta, Canada3 contributions
Mar 2014 • Family
We go to Hawaii once a year, and the Aloha General Store is always on the list. The great shaved ice and shaded seating keeps us coming back. The staff is friendly and helpful, and always seems to remember our frequent visits.
Written 27 March 2014
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Plaidpig
18 contributions
We had shave ice at Matsumoto's and Aloha General store today. Aloha general Store was by far better shave ice! Here is the problem with Matsumoto's: They put less flavoring on their shave ice. They give you a Dixie cup size wooden spoon and a straw that is too small to use. The straw is too short and narrow. It is annoying at Matsumoto's because they charge you for the plastic cup. You pay extra for the cup and they put a paper sno-cone inside. You get very little shave ice and it tastes like acid washed paper and a piece of tree bark... cuz of the spoon. Save yourself the hassle of Matsumoto's long line...The only reason they have long lines is because they advertise with foreign travel agencies...go to the general store IT IS BETTER!!!
Written 23 March 2014
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