We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The TripAdvisor website may not display properly.
We support the following browsers:
Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome. Mac: Safari.

Hilo Homemade Ice Cream

1477 Kalanianaole Ave, Hilo, Island of Hawaii, HI 96720-4941
(808) 935-3895 ‎
Update restaurant details
Ranked #11 of 163 restaurants in Hilo
Most recent review
- Apr 27, 2013
Restaurant details
Write a Review

14 reviews from our community

100% Recommend
    9
    5
    0
    0
    0
Rating summary
    Food
    Service
    Value
    Atmosphere
Date Rating
Volcano, Hawaii
Senior Contributor
45 reviews 45 reviews
21 restaurant reviews
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2013

It's all homemade. If you don't know where you are going, you will miss this little shop. Try the coconut, or mango, or lilikoi, or papaya...you get the idea..it's all exceptional & you have to go back frequently to try them all.

Was this review helpful? Yes
Winnipeg
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 5, 2013

The flavors here looked so delicious that we had a hard time deciding. The toasted cocoanut was almost as good as my favorite Kona Coffee icecream!

Was this review helpful? Yes
Cleveland, Ohio
Contributor
19 reviews 19 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 19, 2013

Cute and right off the main street.. great ice cream , cute gift shop. Good spot to go to to cool off from Onekahaka and Richardsons beaches.

Was this review helpful? Yes
Kona HI
Reviewer
3 reviews 3 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 26, 2013

Loved the wide variety of Ice cream flavors availabloe to us. A littl Hippy dippy but fun!! Would definately go back anytime!!

Was this review helpful? Yes
Tucson, Arizona
Top Contributor
67 reviews 67 reviews
41 restaurant reviews
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 16, 2013

We are always trying to find local, home made , authentic fare when on vacation, and this fit the bill. Rich, creamy ice cream. Nice selection of flavors, in a quaint roadside location... once you find it! It is off the beaten track, right in the port area of Hilo, not near all the rest of the tourist/downtown neighborhood. But... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
Keaau, Hawaii
Senior Contributor
34 reviews 34 reviews
17 restaurant reviews
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 16, 2012

One of the better ice creams on the planet plus it's made locally. I particularly like ginger and green tea flavors and sometimes get a cone or cup with one of each. Several restaurants in Hilo serve this ice cream so it is available at more places than the Kalanianaole store.

Was this review helpful? Yes
Island of Hawaii, Hawaii
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews 8 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 7, 2012

Best ice cream to be had in Hilo ! Locally made, exotic flavors such as Green Tea, Ginger, and more. Creamy and fresh. Been in service to Hilo for several years. Great to visit on the way back from Richardson's Beach Park in Kealakekua.

Was this review helpful? Yes
Florence, KY
Top Contributor
59 reviews 59 reviews
31 restaurant reviews
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 3, 2012

What better place to have ice cream than when you're hot and in Hawaii? This ice cream is very good. I especially like the coconut flavor and have to have it every time we visit there. The ginger is really good, too. Living in Cincinnati, people love Graeter's,and in Hawaii, you can get shave ice in lots of flavors, but... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
Kilmarnock, United Kingdom
Senior Contributor
45 reviews 45 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
50 helpful votes 50 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 28, 2012

We stopped in here our first day to ask directions to our accommodation and were greater by friendly helpful people and went back the next day for some yummy ice cream. There were lots of favors to chose from and we were invited to enjoy our selections in the back garden with some cats chicken and fish :-)

Was this review helpful? Yes
Los Angeles, California
Senior Contributor
45 reviews 45 reviews
23 restaurant reviews
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 2, 2012

they were out of the banana mac nut brownie ice cream, but we had the mudslide, kona coffee and coconut ice creams and they were lovely! we strolled through the old botanical gardens and learned about the plants while eating our yummy ice cream. it is definitely off the beaten track and a homespun experience to have!

Was this review helpful? Yes

Travelers who viewed Hilo Homemade Ice Cream also viewed

Hilo, Island of Hawaii
Hilo, Island of Hawaii
 
Hilo, Island of Hawaii
Hilo, Island of Hawaii
 

Been to Hilo Homemade Ice Cream? Share your experiences!

Write a Review Add Photos Add Videos

Owners: What's your side of the story?

If you own or manage Hilo Homemade Ice Cream, register now for free tools to enhance your listing, attract new reviews, and respond to reviewers.

Manage your listing