The original JoJo’s opened on Waimea’s main road in 1992, the year Hurricane ʻIniki hit, and still flies the original sign. Syrups are made in-house with pure cane sugar and Hawaiian-made flavorings, and the house cream toppings are the move.
Why we love it
It’s the classic West Side reward, and JoJo’s says all its profits fund free camps for Hawaiian youth.
What to expect
Look for the Original JoJo’s sign on the main road through Waimea town. This is old-style Hawaiian shave ice: finely shaved ice soaked in house-made, cane-sugar syrups, finished with one of JoJo’s own cream toppings. Add macadamia nut ice cream at the bottom, or try the JoJo’s Special (with mac nut ice cream and haupia) or the Coconut Dream with a haupia drizzle. It’s a quick, casual stop that works as a cool-down after a hot West Side beach or a Port Allen boat tour.
Know before you go
- Signature
- The JoJo’s Special, with macadamia nut ice cream and haupia, or any flavor with house cream topping.
- Hours
- Listings disagree (roughly late morning to 6 p.m. daily). Call or check social media before a special trip.
- Parking
- Street and small-lot parking along the highway in Waimea town.
- Mission
- All profits go to free youth camps run with Makanalani.
- Nearby
- Waimea Canyon and Kōkeʻe are closed as of Oct. 2026, so plan the West Side around Waimea town and Port Allen boat tours.
Illustrative photo — not taken at JoJos Shave Ice Waimea.
Photo: Yuika Takamura via Unsplash
