Wilson's By the Bay

Best ice shave in Hilo Town!!!We were cruising on a Sunday and with everything closed on Sundays, it was a gem to find Wilson's By The Bay open (but about to close so we called and they waited for us!!!  I love that!!). And the gal was the sweetest.  Their ice shave is soooo 'ono & fluffy. It just hit the spot!!  They'll be our new go to place from now on.  Mahalo WBTB!!  PS: Closed Mondays

Old school kine shaved ice. Huge! Keiki (kid size), is bigger than some regular size ones elsewhere. Pretty cheap too! Lots of syrup (not organic), but plenty kine! Good w/ a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the bottom (only $1)-- do it! Also nice selection of crack seed for cheap.

Needs a garbage to throw away after, but nice to have a few benches and visit with the locals and tourists. Met a nice older couple-- 3rd generation Hilo resident. That's what fun about these local places-- rubbing shoulders with the locals :)

Wilsons is a must go place when you're in Hilo. Soft and flaky shave ice (ice shave in Hilo), lots of syrup so you have flavor until the very end. You can add sweet creme (condensed milk) for extra tasty goodness. The best shave ice in Hawai'i

This pina colada shaved ice is like heaven in a cup, and just up the block from the Hilo Market, and not busy at all.

For the price you pay, the shaved ice is awesome. Good customer service. Lines can get long especially on Sundays when other shaved ice places are closed.

Doesn't look like super nice from the outside... but definitely check it out!
$3 ice shave for keiki's.
Sirups super good.
Glad we visited!
Super nice service.

Having grown up in Hilo, I know where to find this little shop, but for visitors from the Mainland, please take the time to find it. It's only a block from the farmer's market, and has been serving top notch shaved ice for years. All the local, tropical flavors are available (lilikoi, li hing mui) as well as the standards. Plus, the islands have little bonuses you won't find elsewhere like condensed milk on top, sweet azuki beans or a scoop of ice cream in the middle. So many delicious and exotic choices, you'll have to come back to Hilo again to try another one!

This is our must-stop when we visit Hilo and the shave ice that all others are compared to. Big time ono.

If you're looking for old school hawaiin shaved ice that the locals eat then go here, not the other nearby places with better branding. The ice here is like snow and melts in your mouth, none of that  crunchy and hard "shaved" ice you find on the mainland.

I recommend the lilikoi and lychee flavors

We loved our first Hawaiian shaved ice! Three rainbows & a lilikoi/pineapple & Li hing mui all with cream was wonderful. Lovely staff. Highly recommend!