Papalani Gelato Poipu Shopping Village
Indulge in artisanal gelato and sorbetto with unique Hawaiian flavors, served in a cozy atmosphere with personalized attention. [^M4, ^R4]
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Papalani Gelato Poipu Shopping Village
Highlights
Must-see attractions
Indulge in artisanal gelato and sorbetto with unique Hawaiian flavors, served in a cozy atmosphere with personalized attention. [^M4, ^R4]
"This was truly a one of a kind gelato experience. The unique Hawaiian flavors made this a treat that lived up to its claim of best in Kauai. "
Respect the Entry Rule
Follow signs for the 'one family/group' entry policy to ensure a more personalized and enjoyable tasting session.
Try Best-Selling Flavors
Don't miss out on their popular flavors like Kauai Crunch and POG, highly recommended by visitors.
Quick Facts
Cuisine
Ice Cream Shop
Price
Mid-range
Phone
(808) 742-2663
Address
2360 Kiahuna Plantation Dr, Koloa, HI 96756, USA
Website
papalanigelato.com/Highlights
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Unique Hawaiian Gelato Flavors
Indulge in unique, locally-inspired gelato flavors like Kauai Crunch and POG, crafted with the finest ingredients. [^M4]
Intimate Tasting Experience
Enjoy a personalized experience with their 'one family at a time' policy, ensuring ample space and attention for sampling.
Artisan Gelato Cakes & Chocolates
Beyond gelato, savor gourmet gelato cakes and handmade chocolates for a truly decadent treat. [^M3]
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Respect the Entry Rule
Follow signs for the 'one family/group' entry policy to ensure a more personalized and enjoyable tasting session.
Try Best-Selling Flavors
Don't miss out on their popular flavors like Kauai Crunch and POG, highly recommended by visitors.
Patience During Peak Times
Be prepared for potential waits during busy periods; the staff is efficient but the one-group policy can extend wait times.
Limited Indoor Seating
Consider enjoying your treats outside as indoor seating is limited.
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Respect the Entry Rule
Follow signs for the 'one family/group' entry policy to ensure a more personalized and enjoyable tasting session.
Try Best-Selling Flavors
Don't miss out on their popular flavors like Kauai Crunch and POG, highly recommended by visitors.
Patience During Peak Times
Be prepared for potential waits during busy periods; the staff is efficient but the one-group policy can extend wait times.
Limited Indoor Seating
Consider enjoying your treats outside as indoor seating is limited.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Papalani Gelato is celebrated for its unique, locally inspired Hawaiian flavors and the intimate, personalized tasting experience offered by its 'one family at a time' policy. While many rave about the delicious gelato, especially flavors like Kauai Crunch and POG, some visitors note potential wait times during peak hours due to limited staff and the unique entry system. Despite this, the friendly staff and high-quality, handmade treats make it a highly recommended stop. [^R1, ^R4, ^R5, ^M4]
"I had 2 scoops of the Oreo in a chocolate dipped waffle cone. So good!! Definitely recommend if your in the area to stop by. The staff are super nice. The shop is a bit on the small side so they limit it to one family at a time so it’s not over crowded inside."
Ken Swenson
"Real good gelato at this place across from Poipu beach. Lots of flavors and all that plus you can get Hula pie and ice cream sandwiches made from gelato of course lol if you want."
Adventure Escape
"This was truly a one of a kind gelato experience. The unique Hawaiian flavors made this a treat that lived up to its claim of best in Kauai. Highly recommend this place!"
Bianca Holguin
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Frequently Asked Questions
Papalani Gelato features unique Hawaiian-inspired flavors like Kauai Crunch, POG, and Papalani Pie, made with local ingredients. [^M4]
Yes, the 'one family at a time' policy allows for a more relaxed and personalized experience, giving you ample time to sample flavors.
Customers frequently rave about Kauai Crunch, POG, Oreo, and Chocolate Brownie. Salt Pond and Kona Coffee Breeze are also mentioned positively. +2
Yes, they offer a wide range of non-dairy sorbetto options, which are dairy-, gluten-, and fat-free. [^M5, ^R8]
Papalani Gelato offers custom gelato cakes and handmade chocolates, perfect for celebrations. [^M3]
Follow the signs for the 'one family/group at a time' rule and be prepared for a potential wait if there's a line.
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Kauai has no shortage spots specializing in tasty short-order fare and tempting snacks, including the rich yet relatively low-cal gelato and sorbetto served at Papalani Gelato, the first-rate premium ice cream served at the statewide chain Lappert's (there are three branches on Kauai), and the decadently sweet and uniquely Hawaiian frozen treats doled out at Jo Jo's Anuenue Original Shave Ice in Waimea.
Dining - Poipu Shopping Village
Papalani Gelato offers the finest Kauai Made, gourmet traditional and organic gelato and sorbetto in a variety of local flavors, plus gelato cakes and pies for any occasion. We also feature our own line of hand made chocolates. Hours: 12pm – 9pm Daily Expanded Hours during holidays and summer.
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Finish up with dessert in that same shopping complex at Papalani Gelato, that offers gelato that is handmade and 1/3 less fat then ice cream, as well as sorbetto, and boasts local specialty flavors such as papalani pie, sesame crunch, lilokai, lychee, POG, and more.
Veg-Friendly Businesses on Kauai - Vegetarian Society of Hawaii
Papalani Gelato Papalani Gelato has Sorbetto made only with real fruit and wholesome natural ingredients�and never with sugary flavored syrups�Papalani� sorbetto is a dairy-, gluten-, and fat-free frozen treat.
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If you're looking for sweet and amazing desserts then Papalani Gelato is the place to go. With their handmade Hawaiian style gelato, coffee, chocolates, and many more....
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The 7 Best Vegetarian Gluten-Free Spots in Poipu
YUM! My family ordered 5 different flavors and sampled multiple others. Many dairy-free and gluten -free options!. They were all amazing!
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