The Hawaiian Islands are known for a plethora of phenomenal sweet treats, from Matsumoto’s Shave Ice and ice cream mochi from Bubbie’s to Leonard’s malasadas and haupia pie from Ted’s Bakery. What Hawaii wasn’t known for, however, are their milkshakes… that is, until Volcano Shakes, opened up shop last year. The over-the-top milkshakes served here are surely what your childhood sweet tooth dreams are made of, and if you have yet to visit Volcano Shakes, you’re 100 percent missing out on not only an epic dessert sure to give you a sugar rush – but a unique experience as well.
Described as “an erupting milkshake experience you’ll never forget,” the shakes served here are easily the most decadent dessert you’ll find on the island of Oahu, and if we might add, quite Instagram-worthy as well.
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With a base of rich, house-made ice cream made in small batches and a variety of yummy toppings piled on top, these thick, creamy milkshakes stand at nearly a foot tall.
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Toppings include, chocolate, doughnuts, candies, cookies, breakfast cereal, and more!
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The milkshakes are all named after Hawaii’s famous volcanoes, and the most popular flavors are Mauna Loa Coffee & Donut, Mauna Kea S’mores, and Haleakala Red Velvet.
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Their most popular shake? The Mauna Loa Coffee & Donut Shake, made with rich espresso ice cream served affogato-style (drowning in espresso) and adorned with mini donuts, a biscotti, and a large iced donut. The entire shake
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Not into sharing or want a more “normal-sized” treat? Try one of their signature - and much smaller - Lava Shakes, or a Volcano Latte.
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The shop began as a small, counter-service shop in Chinatown, offering milkshakes, sundaes, ice cream sandwiches, Italian sodas and coffee. Soon enough, in at attempt to use perishable food items, they started adding food to the top of their milkshakes. They made seasonal milkshakes for a while, and ultimately, Volcano Shakes was born.
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Is your mouthwatering for one of these delicious shakes yet?
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Volcano Shakes’ is located at 2400 Koa Avenue in Waikiki and is open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. You won’t currently find online ordering available on their website, but wait times are nothing like they used to be at the former location – the new + improved store is much larger and the team has expanded to accommodate the demand for these scrumptious milkshakes.
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