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Makes coconut-based vegan gelato which is sold at select retailers and here at this walk up. Offers numerous rotating seasonal flavors. Has gluten-free waffle cones. Shakes available.
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Makes coconut-based vegan gelato which is sold at select retailers and here at this walk up. Offers numerous rotating seasonal flavors. Has gluten-free waffle cones. Shakes available.
19 Reviews
First Review by EleaE
DeboraMartins
Points +463
Awesome Ice Cream - Edit
Loved the selections and fresh made waffle cones.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-01-30
Pros: Assorted Flavors , Great Staff
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Jaynean
Points +17
Waffle cones made to order! - Edit
Yes.. like 10 different flavors of ice cream and they are ALL VEGAN! Coffee, milkshakes and smoothies as well!
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akizora
Points +43
Coconutty gelato - Edit
I only got to sample one thing but I am going to go out on a limb and say probably everything here is delicious. I also like how they unapologetically do not have straws. Luckily I keep a silicone straw w/ me at all times which I think means this place & I should get married.
Read morePros: Shakes, Cocunut flavor, Minimal waste
Cons: No bathroom
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bfeitosa
Points +5368
Loved the coffee option - Edit
Great taste, healthy, and local.
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APC
Points +69
Awesome gelato. - Edit
Great ice cream. The shop had a cool vibe.
Read morePros: Gelato
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KadinWorthen
Points +243
Awesome ice cream - Edit
All the ice cream here is vegan! Flavors are changing every day so you will always have great new options. Waffle cones were made to order and so good. A must go to in Hilo if you are looking for a sweet.
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mizpuff
Points +417
Amazing ✨✨ - Edit
This place is seriously amazing!! They have classic flavors and some really fun flavors too, and everything is vegan! Also vegan waffle cones?!? I haven’t had an ice cream cone in so long. Absolutely delicious. The inside is so cute, and the workers are very friendly! Love this place!
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Tommy817
Points +1885
Yummy - Edit
All the flavors were amazing?
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ccbreezy18
Points +138
Friendly Staff & Delicious Ice Cream - Edit
The shop is super cute! The ice cream was so delicious. I ordered an affogato with chocolate & sea salt ice cream and it did not disappoint. Our little one ordered a strawberry & hibiscus waffle cone and she loved it; I snuck a taste and it was very good. Honestly it was probably the best vegan ice cream that I’ve ever had.
Read morePros: Helpful & knowledgeable staff & owner, Delicious ice cream
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cwarrick1
Points +1811
Omg! Yum!! - Edit
What a wonderful experience and fabulous gelato too!! Homemade waffle cones, exotic flavors, and super friendly owner. I can’t wait to come back to Hawaii!! This is going to be my first stop!!
Read morePros: 100% vegan , Crazy good, Exotic flavors
Cons: Can’t think of one???
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emmalovesanimals
Points +763
Hands down best gelato!! - Edit
We love this place! Our favorite place to treat ourselves on the island. We’ve tasted countless flavors but my personal all time faves are juniper mint chip and espresso chip. Always the a cone, always. Love Nicoco!!
Read morePros: Best gelato, Fresh, local, organic flavors, Incredible freshly made cones
Cons: Closed Sunday/Monday (when I always want to go)
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vickerbasket
Points +1409
Delicious and Unique - Edit
We got the juniper mint chip and the golden macadamia (so good!!!). I had regretted getting a small instead of a single but no longer. We happily ate it all.
Read moreThe decor is very pastel and features their dog who also made an appearance.
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KelseyOlsen
Points +299
Best Hawaiian Gelato - Edit
Got a delicious chocolate milkshake, which was my first one of four years!
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summersolstice
Points +869
Waffle cone! - Edit
Nicoco has a phenomenal flavor selection and the best fresh-made vegan waffle cones. An essential Big Island treat!
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ManhattanTransfer
Points +215
Phenomenal vegan gelato - amazing variety of flavors - Edit
I will admit that my family are vegan ice cream snobs and have been fortunate enough to enjoy vegan ice cream in many different parts of the world. Berlin is probably the best vegan ice cream town in the world due to the large number of places selling vegan ice cream, the high quality and the low prices. Nicoco could hold its own with any vegan ice cream joint we have ever been to, and would give the Berlin vegan ice cream scene stiff competition. For $5 we got the small cup, which was actually a very generous serving and allowed us to try two flavors. First cup: chocolate and strawberry. Second cup: Macnutella and lillikoi/lemongrass. All four flavors were incredibly good, and while the base is coconut, there was no strong coconut-y aftertaste as can happen sometimes with coconut-based vegan ice creams. Only regret is not having enough time to return the next day for more!
Read morePros: Many and innovative flavor choices, A bargain!, Great location in downtown Hilo
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valerie_california
Points +137
Delicious AND adorable - Edit
Wow wow wow. We loved everything about this place from the pastel, cheerful decor to the super friendly staff, adorable dog, and amazingly rich vegan ice creams. We a tried a single scoop of two different chocolate flavors, one of which was made with shaved chocolate from a local chocolate shop across the street. So decadent and unique. This shop should absolutely be at the top of any vegan's to-do list in Hilo!
Read morePros: Unique flavors, Adorable decor, Super friendly staff
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Popcorn!
Points +135
Cute and tasty - Edit
The gelato will be tasty for vegans and non-vegans alike! So many flavors and lovely service. Cute little shop.
Read morePros: Lots of options, Not too expensive
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ijereOnunaku
Points +42
Yummy! - Edit
Such a cute place & so many unique flavor options! I got a large (4 scoop) bowl with a cone on the side to break into pieces & dip into the gelato. The cookies-n-cream was one of my favorites!
Read morePros: All vegan, Friendly staff
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EleaE
Points +84
Vegan, organic & GF gelato? YES! - Edit
Great find. Homemade and cooked waffle cones. Also cups available. At least 12 flavors of creamy gelato to choose from. Delicious!!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2020-01-24
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