The Shack: Hawaiian Shave Ice

Fresh shave ice being prepared at The Shack

Our Story

Not all ice is created equal

The Shack started with a simple conviction: shave ice should taste like something real. Not syrup and sugar water. Not crushed snow from a machine that turns it into slush. We use a traditional technique that produces ice so fine it melts on your tongue before the flavor hits — and that's exactly how it should be.

Every scoop is hand-formed, every flavor is mixed with care, and every visit to our 13th Street spot is an invitation to slow down and enjoy something made the right way.

30+

Flavors

100%

Real Fruit Syrups

Daily

Fresh Made

The Menu

Flavors worth trying

From classic Hawaiian staples to bold seasonal creations, every flavor is crafted to taste like the real thing — not a candy store imitation.

Classic Coconut

Creamy, pure, and unmistakably tropical. Our coconut is made from real coconut extract — the one flavor that defines what shave ice should taste like.

Signature

Hawaiian Guava

Bright, tangy, and deeply fruity. Guava is a Hawaiian staple for a reason — it's sweet without being cloying, with a complexity that builds with every bite.

Fan Favorite

Li Hing Mui

The secret weapon of Hawaiian shave ice. A savory-sweet plum powder that transforms any flavor, adding depth and a surprising tang that keeps you coming back.

Essential Add-on

Rainbow Stack

Three layers, three distinct flavors. Our Rainbow is the full experience — a tower of carefully stacked scoops that lets you taste the range of what we make.

Best Seller

Seasonal Specials

We rotate flavors through the year, working with local ingredients and seasonal inspiration. Ask about what's new — it's always something worth trying.

Limited Edition

Ube & Malasada

A Filipino-Hawaiian crossover that's become a local obsession. Purple yam meets sweet, fried dough — rich, earthy, and unlike anything you've had before.

Local Obsession

The Experience

What makes The Shack different

Ice that melts right

Our shave ice is compressed to the perfect density — fine enough to pack, crisp enough to hold shape, and cold enough to melt slowly on your tongue. It's a texture you can't fake.

Syrups you can taste

We formulate our own syrups with real fruit concentrates and natural flavors. No artificial aftertaste, no cloying sweetness — just clean, recognizable flavor from the first scoop to the last.

Made in Boise, inspired by Hawaii

We bring authentic Hawaiian technique to the heart of Idaho. Every detail — from the Li Hing Mui dusting to the condensation on the cup — is intentional. This isn't a compromise version. It's the real thing, far from the coast.

Visit Us

Find us on
13th Street

Address

1615 N 13th St
Boise, ID 83702-3535

Phone

(208) 850-6011

Hours

Monday – Sunday
11:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Fine ice.
Real flavor.
Zero compromise.

Not all ice is created equal