Via Gelato

They have holiday flavors. I love there Eggnog flavor! I also ordered an Earl Grey Tea with my gelato and it really pulls the flavor together. I also love the fact that they brought it out to me. Service here is always so friendly and helpful. I also like that they ask if you want your tea to be hot or iced and if you would like it to go or to drink in there shop. Definitely love coming here.

Been having such a gelato craving recently! Came here twice in a month, which is a lot for me since I don’t have a huge sweet tooth lol.
First time I got the black sesame and salted caramel again since I am a creature of habit lol. Both were delicious as the other time. There was Li hing shiso sorbet which I got to taste. If you like sour you will definitely like this! I’m not a huge fan of sour so it was just OK to me.
The second time we got butter pecan and vanilla. Both were really good as well! Luckily they still had the kulolo flavor which I was ever so curious to taste. It really does taste like kulolo! But for me i didn’t care for the texture since it’s not as smooth as the other gelato flavors.
A word of advice, it is crazy busy on Saturdays! Sometimes there are lines out the door with all their gelato fanatics. We got in at 10:30pm (they close at 11pm) and they were pretty much out of everything. And because it’s so busy, it’s hard to find a seat inside. So have a back up plan on eating your gelato somewhere else since the store is small. Also unless you get REALLY lucky with street parking, you’ll have to park in the lot behind the store. It’s not too bad, a couple bucks but still good to know before hand. But it’s definitely worth the wait!

After getting a pedicure at Smileys this morning, I walked by this place and decided to go in to see what flavors they had today. They had so many interesting flavors like frosted flakes, ube, milk tea & li hing shiso. Sampled the li hing shiso and milk tea. Both were good but I was feeling like something lighter/​refreshing so I went with the li hing shiso since it’s a sorbet and because I love those flavors! Got the keiki size and for $ 3 felt it was a good price for the perfect amount to satisfy me! Definitely want to come back again soon to try a different flavor!

I bookmarked Via Gelato after seeing them on one of the Food Network/​Cooking Channel shows and it was definitely worth all the praises they received on tv. They have so many flavors to choose from and not just the boring old flavors either! One of my personal loves was the lihing which is a MUST sample even if you don’t end up getting it. Other favorites were the black sesame, green tea, salted caramel coffee crumble, and the mint chip which has a super organic and refreshing mint flavor.
Prices are very good and you can get two flavors with any size cone so that’s always a plus! My entire family loved all the flavors!

I am really glad I discovered this place. The gelato flavors here are great, and as I discovered, they make their own ice cream mix. Great place, great service, clean, and pleasant environment to consume frozen treats.

Been to Via Gelato countless times but haven’t been in a while. Came here a while back one night to introduce my friend to such awesome gelato! I got a cup of half frosted flakes and half cookies and cream. She had strawberries and cream and peanut butter oreo. I was jealous of the peanut butter oreo to be honest. Flavors change pretty often and I get different flavors every time. I always do half and half of flavors I haven’t tried.
All my visits have been at night after a movie or dinner and it’s always busy. I usually park in the metered lot across the street and walk over. The line is usually at or out of the door but it moves fast. Don’t forget that you can sample flavors before you order. There’s quite a few tables to sit at but the place is so busy that people stand around right outside the shop and eat their gelato.
Of course the best gelato I ever tasted was when I visited Italy but Via Gelato comes close! Definitely near the top of my list of places to frequent for dessert.

Via Gelato has the best gelato in Honolulu. It is made on site and there are a huge variety of flavors… maybe not 31, but still a lot. On busy nights many flavors will sell out but you can’t blame them for being victims of their own success. The prices are very reasonable too.
The staff here is always friendly, efficient and very welcoming to all demographics of customers; you don’t feel like a pretentious A.H. patronizing some stuck up café. I also noticed that the staff is very skilled at scooping gelato (much harder than it looks).
Via Gelato has a lot of seating inside with tables capable of accommodating groups. Everything is kept clean and tidy. When it gets busy you can expect it to be standing room only, but again, victims of their own success. The happy customers enjoying their gelato outside add to the welcoming feel.
I know an establishment is great when all of my Unilocal buddies have reviewed it. The downside is that the pressure is on to get my review in too. Here is Via Gelato’s 5 stars.

After enjoying a hot bowl of ramen, we decided to come here to enjoy a cold and savory dessert. First thing I noticed when we walked in was the smell of freshly made waffle cones. Though very enticing, I got a scoop of the salted caramel with coffee rumble in a cup. I did have a small piece of my brother’s waffle cone, but it did not taste as good as it smelt. The salted caramel with coffee rumble ice cream was a great twist on coffee ice cream with caramel. This ice cream had a perfect mix of sweet, salty, and bitter flavors. The service was mediocre, but the prices were reasonable. Will be back to try more flavors!

Just came in and ordered the mint chip and earl grey tea. Who knew that earl grey tea flavored gelato would taste so good.
The prices are cheap for ice cream and you can try different flavors before ordering. I would definitely come back here for my ice cream fix.

I came here for the first time with some friends in November. We came at night maybe 15 mins or so before they closed. The lot we parked in was a shared lot with other businesses in the area, but parking wasn’t pricey at all.
I ordered a keiki size, which was priced fairly. Although this size looks small, it was actually very filling. I ordered the cotton candy and cookies&cream (it was delicious)! Their eating area is very modern looking and when I glanced around the restaurant I noticed that everyone else seemed to have ordered the keiki size as well.
Thankfully, we arrived before they closed, but by the time we sat down and started eating, some other people came in and they were turned away. Also fyi, I don’t believe that they have public restrooms either.
Overall, I enjoyed my first time there and really liked the flavors I got. I hope to go again sometime in the future

Via Gelato is always a great place to grab dessert because of its convenient location in Kaimuki and a lot of parking! They always have a wide selection of flavors and always let you try samples of whatever flavors of gelato you want. My all time favorite flavor is the Li hing shiso because it’s the perfect combination of salty/​tart/​sweet. I also like how they let you choose two flavors for any size cup you get so you get a good variety! The prices here are reasonable, but beware that the line can easily get very long and be out the door! But don’t let that discourage you, if you’re with good company, the line is worth the wait for some yummy gelato!

So many ever-​changing flavors! Flavors change on the daily. Come back and try some other flavors!
I stuck with the regular «Green Tea» and we also tried the «Strawberry Crème» in a regular size. I think this size is way worth it! (But then again, I love ice cream and can get it for daysss).
Sample away before picking flavors! 2 flavors in any size — yes, even the smallest size (keiki)! They also have coffee/​tea drinks for you to enjoy — cute little quaint place.
Plenty of seating, mostly long communal tables for sharing. Share the table with another party — it can get pretty busy in here. Let’s do it again!

Via Gelato is a refreshing site to see for Hawaii with regards to homemade gelato.
Having traveled to other locations across the US and in other countries that have gelato stands everywhere, it’s good to see it come to Hawaii.
First off, the cones and gelato are homemade which is always a plus in my book. What’s nice is that the flavors always change so you may not see the same flavor the next time you go; though I do believe they cycle flavors. They have about 3 sorbets typically and about 8 – 10 flavors of gelato. The sizes are generous and even a keiki cup is more than enough for me for only $ 3.14. Settle for a waffle cone and you are in for some eating.
I always enjoy the seating at these small gelato locations as they they are very quaint and have some curb appeal to stand outside and eat or on their bench outside. The benches inside were a nice touch and house several large groups and several smaller tables for couples. Who doesn’t like sitting on the bleachers with friends over gelato. Very friendly atmosphere and well lit. I gave it a 4.5 because I’m a huge creature of habit and always like getting the same thing (though chocolate is always on the menu). I’d give it a 6 if they had mexican chocolate which adds some spice and I’ve only seen in a couple gelato places.
Parking in Kaimuki is always tough during busy hours but late night is easy so feel no worries coming for some dessert.
Parking ⁴⁄₅
Food 4.5÷5
Price ⁵⁄₅
Atmosphere ⁵⁄₅
Overall a ⁵⁄₅ for gelato

Gelato! I came here one night because my friends couldn’t stop raving about this place. I was not disappointed!
Parking: Street parking, beware of the meters and time so that you don’t get a ticket!
Flavors: So Many and they change! Make sure to try a few before making your decision. My girlfriend and I ordered the Green Tea and Strawberries and Cream! So Good!
Seating: There are a lot of seats inside for you to sit with a large group or even 2 people.

I love to eat healthy. Fish, tofu, veggies for miles… but I have a rather large sweet tooth. Gelato? *drool* Yes, all of it please. Right meow.
Via Gelato is my favorite shop to get gelato, especially when I lived right down the street from it! Open late, ambiance is clean and well lit. I’m a girl of variety and Via has so many flavors that rotate everyday! Frosted Flakes flavor? It taste exactly like the milk you drink after! Fierce chocolate? Decadent and delicious. Watermelon sorbetto? Refreshing and oh so good. I love them all. What’s really fun is the seasonal flavors. For this past Halloween they had all new flavors for that weekend that included «Night of the Living Smurf» and «Dracula’s Revenge»! So creative and so fun! Have any of their flavors in their house made waffle cones and you turn into a happy 5 year old again, ice cream all over and smiles all around. If you’re looking for a delicious treat, look no further– Via Gelato is it!

I had never even heard of this place, but a few weeks ago I had dinner with some friends at Kim Chee II around the corner and someone in our group said they wanted to grab dessert here.
Anyone who knows me knows I will rarely, if ever, turn down dessert… and in fact, I will often do my meal ordering in anticipation of dessert. So of course I was in — plus, we had kids with us so it was a no brainer. Luckily when we got there we were able to snag a place to sit because seriously, this place was busy… and as we were there, people just kept coming.
But let me get to the good part, the gelato. The portions are very generous, so unless you’re really hungry or planning to share, I’d go lower on the size. My hubby and I shared cookies & cream, and it was divine! The kids had cotton candy which they enjoyed. My friend had some disgusting combination of flavors which he liked, and the rest of the group also enjoyed what they ordered (they must’ve because I distinctly remember a moment where no one talked and just savored their gelato). Although I didn’t get one, the waffle cones looked fresh and yummy!
The only thing that stinks about Via Gelato is the parking situation, but even then it’s not that bad.

**Gelato in Hawaii**!!!
I’m not going to write a long review. SHORT and SWEET. Came here after a gathering that was thrown for me by sweet Terry. :) We were eating next door at a Vietnamese restaurant and then strolled on here for dessert!!!
Oh no wait, that was the second time I came here, the first time was with Brian because we had just come from the first gathering that sweet Terry thrown for me, but the dessert place we strolled to that night was closed! boohoo! ;(
Brian was nice enough to take me here and stop by knowing he cannot drop me home without having dessert. THANK YOU BRIAN!!! :)
And thank you to whoever treated me the second time lol I think it was Jo Y. :)
****Kenzie was very happy!!!
This is my favorite place for gelato. That is all.
~**BOOKMARK it. You cannot go wrong with the flavors here!!!
I PROMISE!!!
Thanks for reading!!! :)
~*Kenzie*~

Well I finally made the trek over here. Maybe it’s a good thing that its location is far from where I live ;). I would be here at least three times a week stalking all the flavors. Too bad it’s not carb free. Darn you calories and fat!
First of all the establishment is clean as heck. Love that! The employees are sweet and cheerful. That’s another plus. I sampled the almond joy and I immediately knew that would be one of my two flavors. I was looking for the green tea Oreo. Unfortunately, that flavor was unavailable as they change it daily. Keeps you guessing… very exciting.
The second choice was the cookies and cream. I had it in keiki size which will justify that it is in moderation:) I really wanted it in a homemade waffle cone… I took a minute and said to myself next time…
The almond joy was cold, creamy, nutty, with bits of coconut, while the cookies and cream had an abundance of flavor and sweetness that was not overwhelming. I enjoyed the chocolate pieces of the cookies. I took a seat and within minutes my little cup was empty. It was a sad moment.
Until next time…

Several friends told me about this place, and once I finally went, I think I visited twice within the same week. It’s also one of my favorite places to take newcomers.
I have a huge sweet tooth but this has to be one of the best places I’ve been to when it comes to gelato. The flavors are creamy and unique, and I’ve gotten something different every time for my visit.
On my first trip, I got a regular size but you can get two different flavors, no matter what size you get. On my second trip, I got a small size but the only difference ($ 1) between that and a kid’s scoop is that the small comes with a dollop more of gelato. During my most recent trip, I got a small as well, but the girl behind the counter was SUPER generous and my cup definitely was overflowing.
I know that Via is known for their waffle cones, but I still prefer getting my gelato in a cup.
Here are some of the flavors my friends and I tried so far. There’s always been a good selection whenever I go, and it’s really hard to deviate from my favorites.
«Fierce Chocolate»: Contrary to this flavor’s name, it’s not spicy. At all. I love this chocolate flavor because it has a strong chocolate taste and definitely tastes fudgy. It’s «fierce» just because of the predominant chocolate flavor. A must-​have for all chocoholics.
«Salted Caramel with Coffee Crumbles»: I like salted caramel flavors when it’s a nice blend of salty sweet — not too much salt but not the utmost sweetest. But, this flavor is unique because of the coffee bits interspersed throughout. You get that nice, salty-​sweet flavor with bursts of espresso. I had this flavor on my first visit to Via and it’s so hard not to get it every time I go. Of course, if it’s not available, that makes my choice a little easier.
«Cookies and Cream»: I’m a sucker for this flavor just because it has that childhood nostalgia attached to it. During my trips to Baskin Robbins, I would always get cookies and cream because I loved OREOs. It’s simple but it always delivers. I like Via’s version because the ice cream is definitely creamy and it’s studded with chocolate cookie chunks.
«Li Hing Lemonade Sorbetto»: My friend visiting from Oregon got this flavor when I took her here because it wasn’t too sweet and the sorbet had a light, refreshing taste. If you like li hing, you’re sure to love this flavor. I tasted some of hers and I liked the slight tartness, but it wasn’t too sour. Definitely reminded me of the li hing powder you would find on those lovable gummy bears.
«Peanut Butter»: Since I like anything that has to do with peanut butter, it was a no-​brainer to order this flavor when I saw it available. Though the peanut butter flavor wasn’t as strong as I would like, it sufficiently reminded me of the creamy stuff that you get right out of the jar.
«Peanut Butter with Oreo»: I have yet to see this flavor available during one of my Via trips, but if it’s there, I’m definitely ordering this one because it represents the best of both worlds to me. What can be better than peanut butter gelato studded with OREO chunks?
«Cinnamon Bun»: I love the fragrant spices of cinnamon, so I anticipate trying this flavor one day. Cinnabons are one of my guilty pleasures, so hopefully this flavor is available during one of my future Via trips. I’m curious to see how strong of a cinnamon flavor it embodies.
«Vanilla Bean»: I like vanilla bean over regular vanilla because I feel like the vanilla taste is stronger in this «bean» rendition. I always have to be in the mood for it when I’m getting vanilla, but if I’m feeling like something traditional and pure, this would be first up on my list.
«Pumpkin Spice Latte»: For me, the famous PSL is hit or miss. If there’s too much pumpkin in it, it’s a miss; if the flavor contains subtle pumpkin, I’m usually a fan because I like the spices and fragrance more than the pumpkin taste. Because this is a seasonal flavor, I would probably sample it before getting a whole scoop of it in my gelato cup.
«Fudge Swirl»: I love fudge – the chocolatier, the better – so I look forward to trying this flavor one day. I wonder what the swirl consists of, but if it’s super dense and chocolaty, there’s no doubt in my mind that I would like it.
«Nutella Chip»: I love hazelnut flavors, and although it’s not quite the same as peanut butter, once I’m craving Nutella, there’s no satisfying the craving until I actually have it. I wonder if this flavor comes with chocolate chips in it; if it does, that’s bound to make it even better because of the texture and additional crunch.

Hawaii’s heat has been quite unbearable these past few weeks and nothing like a cup of gelato dessert to cool you off. Ever since I discovered gelato, I prefer it way better than your typical american ice cream. This is my second time trying Via Gelato and still love it more trying different flavors from my last visit here.
It was around noon when we arrived here and surprisingly it wasn’t busy yet as we were the only ones there when we arrived. We were offered samples to try and we all got frosted flakes as one of our flavor choices. It’s a must! It’s soooo good. I also got the cookies & crème which is also good as well. But you can get that flavor anywhere. I would recommend you trying their unique flavors. Their flavors change on a daily though. Super generous with their servings as they pack the gelato inside the cup giving us our moneys worth.
What makes it even better is that, all the flavors are hand crafted locally in Hawaii. It’s such a cute vintage type of gelato store that is very homey and welcoming. I love the simplicity of the interior design. Great service and friendly workers that were helping us. There are so many to choose from that it keeps me coming back to want to try all the other different flavors. I have yet to try their homemade waffle cones that everyone has been raving about.
There’s street parking in the area, if not there’s a parking lot right next to the store that is cheap. We were there for like an a hour and spent only $.75 for parking. Definitely my favorite gelato shop, wish we had one closer to town though! Nonetheless, a worthwhile drive out to Kaimuki side.