Kona Snow Hawaiian Shaved Ice & Coffee Shop Charlotte

What a find!!!!!! I stumbled across this adorable shop when I saw it next to a Harris Teeter in Matthews, NC. If you have never had a shaved ice, this is the place to try it without spending thousands of $$ to go to Hawaii. It exceeded my expectations and the ambience, comfort and hospitality....so reminded me of my childhood in Hawaii. Shaved ice is a very finely ground ice treat with the flavors and toppings of your choice. Of course, the flavors were incredible and too many to pick from. You can pick up to 3 flavors on your "ice" and I had lilikoi (passionfruit) with pina colada, green apple and pineapple. It was delicious and I almost became emotional eating it. Even though, I am able to Hawaii frequently, this is a little taste of my "former home". You will love the funky, eclectic atmosphere. Lots of seats, tables, couches, books, board games to relax with that great snack and they also have Kona coffee if you so desire. They also have tons of candies, Hawaiian gifts and candy to buy. The prices are very reasonable, service is extremely friendly and there is something for everyone. I would have loved Hawaiian music or even Jake Owen singing "Mele Kalikimaka" while eating that excellent "shave ice" as they call it in Hawaii. It so reminded me of the Haleiwa General Store on the North Shore of Oahu. Very famous spot for years and where President Obama always took his kids for the famous treats. I sure hope that Charlotte finds this place and enjoys it as much as I did. Thanks for the superb throwback to my happy years in Honolulu.

I love everything about this place...came by for some coffee with my gf's the other day and sampled some delis shaved ice...everything was on point! Can't wait to take my kids here this Friday!����