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Lappert's Hawaii

This Princeville spot is genuinely good for a high-quality, creamy ice cream treat with unique local flavors like Ube Haupia or Pineapple sorbet.

Princeville, Kauaʻi Google 4.1 (371 ratings)

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Drink here
Hours listed
Buy beans
Online shopships direct
Farm visit
Not a farm stop
Coffee source
Origin not verified
Character
Visitor classic

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The verdict

Field notes

Visitor classic Bustling Tourists

This Princeville spot is genuinely good for a high-quality, creamy ice cream treat with unique local flavors like Ube Haupia or Pineapple sorbet. It's a perfect stop for those who want a classic, rich frozen dessert after a beach day. If you're looking for a consistent, welcoming service experience or a predictable set of business hours, you might find a better fit elsewhere.
KopeMaps, field notes
Which one is this?
the tiny Princeville branch — grab-and-go only, unlike the larger Koloa/Poipu spots
Where it is
tucked into the Princeville shopping center
What's unique
rich, creamy ice cream with local flavors like Ube Haupia
When to go
before 6pm, but check if they're actually open

Plan the stop

What you can do here

Drink
Plan a cup or tasting
Buy
Online shop
Tour
Not a farm stop

Who it suits

Best for

  1. Post-surf

    Vibe summary notes it's a 'perfect stop for those who want a rich frozen dessert after a beach day.'

  2. Quick grab

    Review [34] describes it as a 'tiny' shop set up like an 'old school' counter, ideal for grab-and-go.

Receipt

The facts

Size
Tinytiny shop, room for about 4 customers
Wait
Long line
Setting
Strip mall
Parking
Free parking
Outdoor seating
Yes
Good for groups
No

Same brand

The other Lappert's Hawaiis

Not every branch is the same. Pick the one that fits the day.

Lappert's Hawaii

Location 01 · Visitor classic Wailea, Maui

the high-energy Wailea shopping center hub — more bustle than Princeville or Poipu

Lappert's Hawaii

Location 02 · Visitor classic Poipu, Kauaʻi

the Poipu staple — more focused on the post-dinner walk treat than the beach-day stop

In their words

The story

Made in small batches in the heart of... Hanapepe, Kauai. For over 40 years we've been making ice cream, roasting coffee, and baking delicious treats. Every batch is handmade on Kauai with care, using time-tested recipes and quality ingredients that reflect the spirit of aloha.

Stewards
unknown

122 photos

Photos

People stand at the open entrance of a shop signed Lappert's Ice Cream & Coffee and Kahala, on a covered walkway.
Two clear cups hold layered ice cream, banana slices, whipped cream, chocolate sauce, and chocolate pieces on sticks.
Scooped yellow, white, purple, and brown frozen dessert fills round tubs in a frosty display case.
Brown ice cream in a waffle cone and purple ice cream in a cup, held inside a shop.
A hand holds a yellow Lappert's Hawaii cup of ice cream with waffle pieces and two spoons at a shop door.
Nighttime storefront of Lappert's Hawaii ice cream and coffee shop with the wooden door open.
Three framed menu boards hang above a glass display case, including a cold brew board and flavor labels.
A maroon Lappert's Hawaii ice cream and coffee sign hangs under a covered walkway above escrow and dental signs.
A maroon Lappert's Hawaii sign reading ICE CREAM & COFFEE hangs by chains under a covered wood ceiling.
A worker reaches into a bin of cones behind a counter with a coffee grinder, espresso machine, and shelves.
Chocolate-dipped waffle cones with rainbow candy pieces stand on a parchment-lined tray.
Orange frozen drink in a clear plastic cup printed Share the Aloha and LAPPERTSHAWAII.COM.

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Common questions

Visiting Lappert's Hawaii

What are the hours for the Lappert's Hawaii location in Princeville?

The Princeville location is open Monday through Friday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and Saturday and Sunday from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

Is Lappert's primarily an ice cream shop, a coffee shop, or both?

Lappert's is known for both — they have been roasting their own Hawaiian coffee since 1985 and are also famous for super-premium ice cream made fresh daily in their Hanapepe facility. Both programs are central to the experience.

What coffee does Lappert's serve, and where is it roasted?

Lappert's serves Hawaiian-grown coffee, including Kona, roasted at their own facility in Hanapepe on Kauai. The Princeville location does not roast on-site, but the coffee is still sourced and roasted in-house by the company.

Can I order Lappert's coffee beans online and have them shipped to the mainland?

Yes, Lappert's ships directly, so you can order their Hawaiian-roasted coffee after your visit. Check lappertshawaii.com for their current bean offerings and shipping options.

Is there parking at the Princeville location?

Yes, free parking is available — the Princeville location is situated in a shopping center along Kuhio Highway, making it easy to stop on a North Shore drive.

How many ice cream flavors does Lappert's offer?

Lappert's makes over two hundred ice cream flavors, many featuring local Hawaiian ingredients. All products are made fresh daily in small batches at their Hanapepe kitchen.

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Lappert's Hawaii

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