Top 10 Gluten-Free Ice Cream Spots to Enjoy in Hawaii

Chrystal Drinkwater

Best local organic foods in Hilo. Lots of options for Vegan, gluten free, and dairy free. The people are down to earth and kind. If you eat meat, they are very conscious about where they get the meat. The best Kombucha I have ever had. From the homemade cultured hot sauce to the gluten free dairy free brownies and banana splits, they do it right. Weds night they have Kava, open mic and pizza made with ancient grain organic flour. Owners are also very cool. 😎

Oonagh Knott

My partner and I live on Oahu but we come to the Big Island specifically for coffee and a couple amazing restaurants. This is one of those amazing restaurants that we love so much. We came for the weekend and have gone every day. The food is amazing, we are vegetarian not vegan and typically I don’t like non dairy alternatives but I truly can’t tell that this food is vegan. The Mac and cheese was amazing and the ice cream is so creamy and delicious. The wraps, pancakes, and tacos are also our favorites. My partner is also gluten free and they make incredible gluten free options for every menu item. The service is also amazing, staff are very friendly and keep the place very clean. My partner forgot to order her pancakes gluten free and the lovely lady at the register offered to fix it for no extra cost. I highly recommend you make some time to visit Journey, it is so worth it!

Nadine

Very delicious icecream. Everything is dairy and gluten-free. Cones are made fresh by hand. Loved it!

Gillian Haden

Delicious gluten free and dairy free ice cream, right off the beach! The fruit was always fresh, and the combinations were perfect!

Gamer Gurl

I wish this was a gluten free certified stop. It would be soo easy to make it gluten free with a small change that no one would notice but celiacs would appreciate

Courtney Radmall

The owner has celiac disease and they have organic syrups and really yummy shaved ice. Definitely worth a visit. They also have food options and the owner knows how to prep even in a small food truck to prevent cross contact.

Sales Individual

Stopped here for gelato and noticed they also serve breakfast, mostly waffles! Man in front was nice and polite. Lots of delicious varieties of gluten free and dairy free ice cream AND gelato. Next day, we ordered their delicious Belgian waffles. Great portions, healthy options! Best Belgian Waffles in South Maui. Look no further folks! The place is a clean space too. Highly. Recommended!

Ashley Hale

They do list gluten free on some of their options. I did ask for a fresh/clean ice cream scoop and did not get a proper wash (just a dip in the water bucket). Could use better training on allergy safe tools.

Spencer Hurd

Delicious gelato, and perfect for Celiac- they only have gluten-free (warm, crispy, delicious) cones! Plus I'm extremely lactose intolerant, but every flavor is vegan! Got strawberry and matcha, and it was really delicious; the flavors were fresh and perfectly sweet, the texture was smooth and creamy, and the cones were unbeatable! Super nice service too :)

Lior Seidel

Lauren Ziaks

Got Gelato twice while exploring the north shore. They are open late, have plenty of gluten free options, and are delicious. They have some really interesting flavors which were fun to explore. Looks like they had a lot of gluten free lunch options too for their to go boxes. That would have been fun to bring up on the road to Hana or to the beach. Def recommend!

Brad Torres

Lior Seidel

Ty Lester

This is an absolute must-stop for anyone taking the road to Hana! All ice cream is gluten free and vegan. I had a scoop of pineapple banana and a scoop of the flavor of the day, which was vanilla with dried rose petals and cacao chips. It was completely unique and absolutely splendid. I also got a coconut to drink from and she cut it open when I was finished so I could eat the meat. The lady working that day was super friendly and the whole place had a great vibe. And if that wasn't good enough, I got to enjoy my dessert with the company of Sergeant Butterscotch, a local cat who hangs around the shop. Very sweet boy.

Edith Queen

Flying Dutch

So good. They have great soft serve with the benefit of also being gluten free and dairy free. We’ve come here at least once a week since arriving on-island. My favorite is the ube-niu swirl with sesame brittle.

Monique

Some of the best food we’ve had this trip. Service was excellent and the food was some of the best we have had this trip to Kauai! The Menehune lunch meal I chose included a beautiful salad, real crab rolls, Portuguese bean soup (divine) and rice. It would have included bread, but I’m gluten free. They were great about knowing and understanding allergies. And they have gluten free lilikoi cheesecake! It was delicious. We will definitely dine here again.

Alberta Pearson

Cheryl Selby

John Wyche

We had the best time here! After being warmly greeted, the first question they asked us was whether we had any food allergies. When my wife and I mentioned that we are both gluten intolerant, we were immediately and cheerfully offered several samples of ice creams flavored with various fruits, chocolate, and spices. We each selected two scoops of yummy ice cream that we greatly enjoyed! Great music, happy vibes, just an all around magical Hawaii experience. Highest recommendation!

Mikaylan Gerzsenyi

BEST ICE CREAM I've had on my life! And they know which flavors are gluten free

Deborah Dull

Go here. Caveat I have very inconvenient allergies (gluten, cane sugar, cocoa). My husband wanted to have gelato - fine, I say, I’ll go with so you can pick something up. As the women working say “we’ll add an extra spoon for you” I let them know of my allergy woes. And can you even believe it - they have a gelato that - yes true - does not have sugar (monk fruit and erythritol instead). Insanely good. Flavor varies they tell me so if you have life constraints like I do - go and check as you’ll likely be delighted.

Sheri Shields

We made sure to turn around for this extra special treat. There were a lot of flavors to pick from. I choose the Lilikoi and a ginger with lemongrass flavor (can’t recall the name). Love it! So tropical and refreshing without being too sweet. My wife had one of the many chocolate options and a GLUTEN FREE thin mint. This is a very spacious setting to get out of the car and relax for a bit.

Selica-Marie Sevigny

As a vegan traveler and a husband requiring gluten-free options, it’s often a struggle to find rich, creamy vegan ice cream options that aren’t just sorbets. Artisan Ice Cream in Pa’ia was a game-changer for us ! I was thrilled with their vegan Double Chocolate with Cocoa Nibs — it was indulgent, with a deep chocolate flavour and the perfect crunch from the nibs. My husband enjoyed the Coconut Coffee flavor, which had the ideal balance of coconut’s creaminess with a coffee kick. The young lady who served us was so welcoming and helpful, making our experience even better. I’ve heard that other ice cream spots may have better tasting traditional ice cream, as for vegan options, Artisan matched our expectations. Highly recommend it to anyone looking for delicious vegan treat!

Luis

Pretty good ice cream. The gluten-free cookies are amazing!!

melissa holzworth

Sooooo delicious!!! Worked with us to find Gluten free options. Chocolate drizzle had wheat. Was so happy we tried the original❤️

Carlos Steele

Benjamin Adams

YUM! My family ordered 5 different flavors and sampled multiple others. Many dairy-free and gluten -free options! They were all amazing! No one was disappointed. The gentleman that answered most of our questions (I understood him to be the owner)was personable, great with my kids, and also had a playful sense of humor. On our way out, he jokingly said that he would see us tomorrow, but it’s no joke. We are going back tomorrow. Update: It is tomorrow and he was right, we came back. We all tried different flavors (gelato and sorbetto) and they were all fantastic! On the way out I told the people waiting in line that, “It is totally worth the wait!” The person in front responded with, “We know! We were here last night.”

Lior Seidel

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Melanie Spence

Gluten free pineapple Dole Whip was delicious! I don't trust ice cream places because of cross contamination but the Dole Whip came out of a machine like frozen yogurt so I ate it. Very tasty!

Erin Brady

Good, with homemade fudge and Carmel sauces. The waffle cone smell is out of this world, so I have to presume they are awesome, even though being gluten free I couldn't have one.

Lauren Harmony

I cannot explain how much I love this place! . It feels really family friendly, spacious and has a fun selection of games to play. Their ice cream rolls are amazing. I’m obsessed. There are so many different options, inc. vegan and gluten free, and everything I’ve had so far has genuinely thrilled me. Also, getting to watch multiple generations of the family owners making ice cream rolls together is a joy in itself. They also have other options like chilli dogs, Kalua pork nachos, soda floats and Bingsu (a Korean shave ice- less sweet, but felt like melt in your mouth snow). Would highly recommend!

Ali S

I'm allergic to dairy and gluten, so I don't often find shops that serve food I can eat. I had the BEST "nice-cream" at Sweet Journey... I will definitely return the next time I'm in Hawaii. The staff was very friendly as well.

SD Giles

Our favorite spot in town for dessert! Some of the best shaved ice we’ve had. You can have the best of both worlds and add ice cream too. Lots of unique flavors and options that really sets this place apart from others. Many gluten-free and dairy-free options. As a Celiac, my partner has had no issues. Cool and creative vibe inside and out. There’s a nearby park to sit and eat. The chalk designs and messages outside are incredibly moving, thank you for saying their names. Highly recommend! 5 stars.

June Waddell

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