There’s no shortage of ice cream shops on Oahu, but few offer a proper island-style take on the treat. Sweet as Ice Cream has done just that, and done so with excellence with one word to credit – simplicity.

Step inside of their Haleiwa shop along Kamehameha Highway and you’ll see what we mean. There are four base options to choose from, including Vanilla, Coconut, Dairy-Free Coconut, and plain Frozen Yogurt. From there, select your choice of locally-sourced natural fruit, which includes either Mango, Strawberry, Pineapple, Mixed Berry, Blueberry, or Raspberry. The friendly staff then expertly blends it into a creamy, almost buttery, scoop (or two) for your cone or bowl. All that’s left is for you to do is take your order across the road and enjoy it with a view of the north Pacific.

Recommended Order: A cup (two scoops) of Coconut blended with Pineapple.

Across the road from Surf n Sea Haleiwa