Now that the summer heat has officially arrived here in Alabama, a great way to cool off is with a delicious frozen treat, one of which is authentic Hawaiian shave ice. A wonderful place that serves this frozen treat is Oliwia’s Shave Ice. For information about Oliwia’s Shave Ice, including why it’s a must-visit this summer, take a look below.
Oliwia's Shave Ice is a shave ice shop that's located in historic downtown Hartselle, Alabama.
The primary difference between "shave" ice and "shaved" ice is that shave ice includes ice cream in the base of the dessert. The shave ice is then built on top of that.
Oliwia's Shave Ice offers a variety of syrup flavors, which you can choose up to three. The cost is $0.25 for each additional flavor. You can also create your very own shave ice by selecting your favorite ice cream flavor and adding a topping.
Regarding ice cream, a rotating variety of 16 flavors of Bluebell ice cream is offered. In addition to adding your favorite ice cream to your shave ice, you can also purchase it by the scoop(s) in a homemade cone or cup.
You can also choose your favorite flavor of ice cream to create a delicious milkshake. Frosted Butterbeer (pictured) is one of the shop's most popular flavors.
For more information about Oliwia's Shave Ice, you can view the shop's Facebook page here. Hours: Tuesday-Thursday, 2:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Sunday-Monday, closed.
Have you ever been to Oliwia’s Shave Ice in Hartselle, Alabama? If so, please share your experience with us in the comments below.