Papalani Gelato

Eating papalani gelato is like sending your taste buds on a vacation we’ve mixed old-world italian craftsmanship w/ the unique flavors of hawaii to create one-of-a-kind frozen delights. Tropical ingredients like mango, coconut, macadamia nuts, papaya, & lychee meet traditional favorites like pistachio & fine belgian chocolate in an explosion of smooth, dense, rich flavors.

Handmade in small batches each day from fresh, hawaii-inspired ingredients, our gelato has been a hit w/ customers since we opened our first papalani gelato shop in 2008.

Seasonally, we create flavors that take you on a culinary thrill ride. Try a free sample of one of our out-of-the-box flavors & get ready for the, ah & wow that follow

Roll over the icons below to see which flavors are sugar-free, gluten-free or nut-free. And, if you’re looking for a guilt-free pleasure, browse our sorbetto selection.

Papalani Pie

Coconut Macnut Fudge

Chocolate Banana

Banana

Banana Split

Belgian Chocolate

Chocolate Gelato

Hazelnut Gelato

Pistachio Gelato

Macadamia Nut Butter

Made only w/ real fruit & wholesome natural ingredients & never w/ sugary flavored syrups papalani sorbetto is a dairy, gluten, & fat-free frozen treat that will light up your palate w/ pure, rich, delicious flavor. Smooth, silky & soft, our sorbetto contains very little air which gives it a dense, creamy, ice free consistency. And the taste pow

Roll over the icons below to see which flavors are sugar-free, gluten-free or nut-free.

Blood Orange

Banana

Chocolate

Chocolate Banana

Pog

Guava

Lemon

Lilikoi

At papalani gelato shops we hand-make all of our delicious frozen yogurts in small batches every day using fresh, locally sourced ingredients w/ a tropical twist. This is no run-of-the-mill soft-serve yogurt w/ the first bite you’ll notice the influence of our authentic italian gelato technique—our yogurt is rich, creamy, & dense, w/ a silky texture. And, the intense flavor will leave your taste buds wondering what just happened.

Roll over the icons below to see which flavors are gluten-free or nut-free.

Wild Berry

Tart

Pineapple

Mango Lilikoi

Beyond the delicious gelato & sorbetto you’ll find in our display cases, papalani gelato has some amazing take away treats italian-style ice cream sandwiches; gelato-cookie sandwiches; gelato, sorbetto & yogurt bars; and, cold & refreshing frozen chocolate bananas. While the flavors & combinations available change daily, they’re always made w/ the same rich, silky gelato & sorbetto that have made papalani famous

Gelato Cookie Sandwiches

Hawaiian Sweet Bread Gelato Sandwiches

Gelato, Sorbetto, & Yogurt Bars

Frozen Chocolate Bananas

There's Always Something New

Gelato Breezes Milk Shakes

Non Dairy Fruit Breezes

Yogurt Breezes

Our speciality drinks. Breezes range from fat free low calorie drinks made without dairy to richer speciality drinks made from locally sourced ingredients

Cheesecake Breeze

Tropical Breeze

Kona Coffee Breeze

Egg Nog Breeze

Pumpkin Pie Breeze

Lava Flow Breeze

The papalani passion for taking something delicious in this case chocolate & putting a unique hawaiian twist on it can be found in our delectable selection of hand-made artisan confections. If you’re familiar w/ papalani gelato®, you know we don’t shy away from big, bold flavors, textures, & unusual pairings. Tropical ingredients like coffee, macadamia nut, mango, coconut, pineapple & banana add a snap of pure, bright flavor to chocolates’ rich earthy flavor, while ginger, lavender, peppers & exotic spices add some “wow” to the smooth creaminess.

Available as single confections & in pre-packaged gift boxes, papalani’s chocolates & truffles make wonderful gifts & party favors. In addition to the products pictured below, we offer lots of other hawaiian inspired treats like cashew ginger clusters, macadamia nut clusters, koa clusters & salt ponds truffles

Chocolate Espresso Truffle

Blood Orange Truffle

Lilikoi Truffle

Tahitian Lime Truffle

Dark Chocolate Caramel Filled Seashell

Red Alaea Sea Salt Caramel

Milk or Dark Chocolate Honus

Toasted Coconut Truffle

It’s papalani’s style to take european style espresso drinks & kick them up a notch. Delicious freezes which are all natural frozen & blended mocha, caramel & vanilla bean drinks. Affagato’s made w/ our fresh espresso shots & a scoop of hand made gelato. Smoothies. Freshly baked goodies (gluten-free options always available). Hot & iced teas. The best hot chocolate anywhere. And, our “fit freezes” which contain no fat, but tons of rich coffee flavor (with less than 200 calories)

Papalani Pie Gelato

Chocolate Banana Pie

Chocolate Coconut Pie

Stracciatella Cake

Kauaian Crunch Cake

Kalaheo Cookie Cake

Papalani gelato is proud to carry a select line of delectable hawaiian gift items you’re sure to love. Each has a special connection to the islands where they are made: high quality ingredients sourced locally, a dedication to growing or making products in an environmentally friendly way, & supportive of our local spirit & economy.

Hawaii is the only state producing chocolate. the production level of chocolate in Hawaii is still small compared to most places producing chocolate today. the unique soil composition, weather, & growing methods produce a unique flavor profile unlike other chocolate in the world. also, the amount produced means hawaiian chocolate is one of the rarest chocolates available & much harder to find. the hawaiian chocolates we feature are artisanal & produced by small family businesses.

Madre Chocolates

Malie Kai Chocolates

Original Hawaiian Chocolate Criollo Plumeria

Garden Island Chocolates

Original Hawaiian Chocolate Company Products

We are proud of our made in Hawaii products & gift collection. we find & feature the best made products from throughout the hawaiian islands. some of these are made from hawaiian recipes in small batches. these products help create a unique hawaiian shopping experience for those visiting the island of kauai. papalani gelato® is a kauai made store as well.

Big Island Bees Honey

Tahitian Goddess