Lappert’s Ice Cream is an exclusively Hawaiian classic that beautifully punctuates every trip to the islands. Their ultra-sweet ice cream treats, robust coffee drinks, and baked goods all promise to ready you for fun and excitement on all your Kauai adventures. Located right along the Kuhio Highway in North Shore Kauai, their Princeville location stays true to tradition, ensuring you get the authentic Lappert’s experience at every visit.
Upon arriving at the Lappert’s Ice Cream ice cream shop, you’re likely to land in a rather long line, especially on hot and sunny days. Whether you’re thinking of getting a single coffee or going all out with ice cream for all, it’s well worth waiting in the line for a chance to order. As you queue up alongside the other eager patrons, you’ll get a hint of the magic to come as the scent of waffle cones mixes with the coffee in the air.
Take a moment to look at all their ice cream flavors while you stand around because it’ll be tough to choose between all their offerings. Lappert’s Ice Cream may have started with just the classics – macadamia nut and vanilla – but they have long since outgrown that simple approach. Today, you can find tons of signature creations, like Caramel Cashew Turtle Cluster, Coconut Pineapple, and Kona Coffee.
Once you make it up to the front counter, you’ll get a warm aloha before putting in your order. The staff will make your selections right then and there, so you can watch the creation process. On the busiest days, they might have you step to the side a bit, so they can get the next person’s order in the system. Despite that, you can still see all the action happening right before your very eyes.
When you order, don’t forget to check out their tasty cookies, especially if you love baked goods made with macadamia nuts. Although all their options are incredible in their own right, their Chocolate Dipped Macadamia Nut Shortbread Cookies are a true fan favorite.
Fan favorites on the Lappert’s Ice Cream menu include:
Can’t Decide
As you browse all the ice cream flavors at Lappert’s Ice Cream, it’ll become quite clear why it’s so hard to choose just one. Thankfully, you don’t have to. Just let them know that you Can’t Decide and they’ll give you five ½ scoops of your top options in a waffle bowl.
Lava Tube
If there’s no end to your sweet cravings, satisfy them all with the Lava Tube. This volcanic sundae begins with vanilla bean ice cream and macadamia nut ice cream. Over that, they add caramel sauce and their homemade hot fudge.
Kauai Pie Mocha
For rich, sweet flavors in every sip of your coffee, treat yourself to the Kauai Pie Mocha at Lappert’s Ice Cream. This decadent drink starts with Kona Coffee, and then gets coconut, dark chocolate, and macadamia nut syrup. You can get yours hot or iced in several different sizes.
If you’d like to try your hand at making your very own ice cream creations, turn your attention to their Hana Hou option. With that move, you just have to choose your favorite ice cream flavor and let them know if you’d like one or two scoops. After that, add your toppings of choice, including chocolate sauce, caramel, or homemade hot fudge. As with all their sundaes, your creation will come with macadamia nuts, whipped cream, and an ultra-cool waffle fan.
Insider Tips:
-Miss their coffee, cookies, and more upon returning home? Just go to the Lappert’s Ice Cream website to put in your order. They’ll ship your items out by two-day air, so you’re sure to have them on your doorstep in no time flat.
-If you’d like to treat your loved ones to their tasty mail order items or know someone going to Kauai soon, just get them a gift card for any amount you choose.
-To go gluten-free, just choose their ice cream flavors without any cookies, cookie dough, or brownies. Want vegan fare instead? Go with the sorbet at Lappert’s Ice Cream.