Some Of The World's Best Ice Cream Is Found Right Here In Hawaii And You Need To Try It
By Megan Shute|Published May 31, 2018
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Megan Shute
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With more than 10 years of experience as a professional writer, Megan holds a degree in Mass Media from her home state of Minnesota. After college, she chose to trade in her winter boots for slippahs and moved to the beautiful island of Oahu, where she has been living for more than five years. She lives on the west side but is constantly taking mini-road trips across the island and visits the neighboring islands whenever she can getaway. She loves hiking, snorkeling, locally-grown coffee, and finding the best acai bowl on Oahu.
Is there really anything better on a hot, summer day than a scoop of homemade ice cream? Sure, there’s shave ice, but sometimes you just need to satisfy a craving for creamy, delicious ice cream. While you will find countless ice cream shops across the Hawaiian Islands, including this Oahu favorite, there is one place found off the beaten path that stands out above the rest. Nestled along Maui’s Hana Highway, Coconut Glen’s is a roadside joint serving up the most mouthwatering, vegan ice cream you’ll find in Hawaii — and maybe even the world, according to Conde Nast Traveler.
On Maui’s famous Road to Hana, you will find more than 600 curves, approximately 60 one-lane bridges, countless cascading waterfalls, and a plethora of phenomenal snack stands, none of which is better than Coconut Glen’s Homemade Ice Cream.
Found near mile marker 27 ½, Coconut Glen’s may not look like much, but believe us when we say that they serve up some of the most mouthwatering ice cream in the world.
Made with plenty of love, Aloha spirit, and coconuts from the jungles of Maui, Coconut Glen’s is the perfect spot to stop along the Hana Highway for a sweet treat.
From classic flavors like coconut to island-inspired flavors like passion fruit, macadamia nut honey, and chili chocolate, there's a flavor for everyone at Coconut Glen's.
While it's a little expensive for ice cream, if you've ever driven Maui's Hana Highway, you're aware that everything is a little expensive here due to the area's off the beaten path status. Plus, the ice cream is handmade and lactose-free, so we think it's totally worth the cost.
Next time you find yourself exploring Maui's Hana Highway, we suggest you make an effort to stop at Coconut Glen's, where ice cream, coconut candy, and plenty of Aloha.