Shave It

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    Kelly H.

    We serve soft, sweet, delicious shave ice low in calories & pure cane sugar but not in taste. Our specialty is serving the ice with super premium ice cream. Amazing, fun concoctions that we serve in our store and on the road for fundraisers for schools, sports, churches and wherever fundraising is needed. We also cater and do private parties & corporate events no matter how small or or large the event. We have a mobile ice food truck & 10x10 pop up set up available to fit your needs.…

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      Is it closed forever?

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      Hello! No Shave It will reopen in a new location to be announced. Follow us @shaveitnorwalk for further information. Our Shave It food truck will be up and running early March. Follow us on FB, Instagram & Twitter for locations and times.

      Kelly H., Business Owner 
      3 years ago 8 people found this helpful
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      Do they have gift cards?

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      Yes!

      Kelly H., Business Owner 
      5 years ago

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      Kerry K.
      Los Alamitos, CA
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      Apr 1, 2018

      Do you Shave It? Do you prefer a Brazilian? You should regularly shave it a little at least. The way they shave it here makes it look so appetizing. Get your head outta the gutter, fool. I'm talking about shave ice. What were you thinking? Anyhow, this joint is serving up some bomb-ass ice. It's so soft and silky smooth. The taste is just as good as the looks. It will drive you wild. Keep your head outta the gutter I said. There are so many different combinations. Buy a set creation or make your own. Pairing of shave ice and ice cream is a perfect combination.

      My faves are: Cookie Monster, Tropical Swell, Fancy Pants and Coco Bomb. All these combinations work so well and are so refreshing. I've been coming here for last few years and tried about a dozen different ones and liked them all. Treat yourself and get one.

      Located in a large strip center next to a Walgreens. There is plenty of parking.

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      Martin N.
      Lakewood, CA
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      2018
      Jul 21, 2020

      Shave it is finally open they were close for a while ! Check their website this weekend and they were open so happy ! If you haven't tried this place I suggest you check them out they have so many flavors to choose from this is my go to spot for shaved ice I always get the vanilla bean ice cream with the sugar-free cherry syrup amazing bomb!!! I've been coming here since they opened and I can't believe this is my first Yelp ! So I do highly recommend this place and you would not be disappointed trust me !

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      I gotta say this place has some interesting flavors and shaved Ice is not my thing. But I'm suprised. It's actually very good. But I came here and got a Brazilian ice cream, which I believe that's the name or flavor or both. Point is it has coffee in it! Ice Cream coffee! And I will say best Coffee Ice cream I have ever had! So good I bought it twice. Only thing that I would say was rough was that there was only one girl working there yesterday. And it was a bit busy. But she was very polite and did a good job. But should get another person. She shouldn't have had to be there by herself. But props to her for keeping her calm and handling everything and managing to greet customers , take orders , and make them. She deserves a raise!

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      Rose B.
      Los Angeles, CA
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      Aug 18, 2019

      What an experience. The fiancé came here for ice cream/shave ice once before. But it was new for me. The blonde with the gorgeous blues was super helpful to us Newbie's trying to figure this shave ice and ice cream mix. It sounds weird but was delicious.

      I got a "pucker-up", kids size with mango. I opt to having no dairy at all. It was so good. Also, she mentioned it comes with a smaller scoop and I got a kids size scoop but you can pay more for a full scoop. It was with cherry, lemonade and mango= delicious. So good!

      Fiancé got the root beer float & son got the cherry/blueberry no ice cream just shave ice.

      Lots of parking. Located in strip mall near Wallgreens.

      I like the ambience surfing layback theme.

      Lots of seating.

      I feel the price is what you'd normally pay for at another ice cream place. Average cost. It was tasty & to me worth it.

      Try this hidden gem! It's different than anything that's in Downey or near by.

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      Iris J.
      Whittier, CA
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      Dec 17, 2020

      Stopped in for a quick treat that ended up being not so quick. Overall the service was good and friendly and what we we received was very good... but a few things were not. First you're greeted with signs letting you know that capacity is capped at a certain number, but no one was enforcing this. So although we waited for it to clear out, many of the people in front of us and behind us did not and being in a crowded small space during covid made me very uncomfortable. Second was the service, it was soooooo slow. Maybe they're operating with reduced staff? I'm not really sure... but having to wait for our shaved ice is a room crammed full of people within a couple of feet of one another was less than ideal. I probably won't return anytime soon because of this. But their shaved ice and ice creams are delicious, so hopefully they improve their safety practices ASAP.

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      Frank V.
      Sacramento, CA
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      Dec 26, 2016

      From the minute I walked in I was greeted with a smile and "welcome to shave it"
      Henry also offered the point system through cell phone which I signed up for.
      The dining area is clean tables are sticky free with relaxing music playing.
      Henry is extremely professional explained each of the Shave its and offered samples as well.
      Great job Henry.

      Henry giving legendary service!
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      Ada J.
      Buena Park, CA
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      Jul 22, 2016

      There is no secret, I love sweets but you know, it takes its toll on my midsection. So, enter a very delicious alternative! Shaved ice! I know I know, but what about the sugar? Yes it does have loads of sugar, except, Shave it has sugar free syrups!!!! Score! And they taste amazing!!! Now I can have my guilt-free Hawaiian shaved ice to cool me off on a super hot day! I am in heaven!
      The line can be a little long, but it will be worth it! They shave a block of ice with these old school machines (just like in Hawaii) and the ice comes out like powder! They have a long variety of sugar-ful and sugar-free syrups. You can even add a scoop of ice cream under the shaved ice! Top it off with some sweet cream and its Hawaiian ice gold! So freakin good! Go here now! Get one for about 5 bucks! You will not regret it!

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      Paola K.
      Los Angeles, CA
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      Jun 25, 2018

      It was absolutely delicious!

      Why oh why isn't there one by my place?? This is the proper definition of what shaved ice should taste like. It's not your typical crushed ice with a syrupy, dull taste. It's authentic shaved ice that melts in your mouth. The amount of juice flavor they incorporate lasts the entire time you eat it. You won't ever catch yourself eating just ice w/out juice flavor.

      First timer - and will return over and over again until I've pleased my soul enough. Shaved ice - medium size cup is $4. Parking and restrooms available for customers.

      They have many flavors to choose from. I took the easy route and chose a simple, yet delightful strawberry flavor. It was wonderful!

      The staff are super friendly as well which makes it an even better experience.

      Shave it when you crave it!!... lol - too much?

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      Angelica C.
      Covina, CA
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      Sep 20, 2020

      LOVE LOVE LOVE this place. The first time I was here, I ordered a small with ice cream & it was the best thing I had had in a long time lol. Now that I've started keto, I appreciate that they have sugar free options & still taste amazing!

      Small with sugar free watermelon & sugar free mango :)
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      Michelle T.
      Orange County, CA
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      Dec 24, 2015

      When you want something that's different from your standard scoop of ice cream, there are only a few options available. Luckily, Shave It offers a unique, cold treat to satisfy the most persnickety dessert lovers out there.

      Located on the corner of Studebaker Road and Firestone Blvd, "Shave It" is nestled between a shoe store and a hearing aid supplier. The exterior of the building doesn't seem to give much of a hint as to what's in store when you walk inside. It's very plain with a few descriptors of what they offer. However once those doors open, you might be a bit surprised.

      First of all, there's a large floor mat that immediately grabs your attention. This mat has gel inside and the pressure of your weight makes the color spread out in different directions. It mimics the ocean waves crashing along the beach on a high surf advisory day!

      Like most shaved ice places, their practices seem pretty standard. There are a couple of ice shaver machines in which a large block of ice is shaved down and condensed into the form of a large snowball. If you want to keep it simple, the menu offers various flavors of sweet syrup to give your snowball a unique taste. When they coat your snowball with syrup, you'll see them using a wand-like device that has several buttons. These buttons are linked to specific flavored syrups which make it easier for their employees to get your order right. Just like most shaved ice establishments, you can elect to have ice cream placed at the bottom of the ice and on top or you can get a whole serving of shaved ice.

      The question is: What makes "Shave It" stand out among the other shaved ice competitors? The answer lies within their ever-changing menu that is written on the mirrors of the shop. There seems to be at least 30 combinations of shaved ice and ice cream. Each one is given a name like North Slope, Hot Fudge Sundae, Dodgers, and Calypso. Even if you don't see a combination that appeals to you, once you describe your own creation, chances are that it's similar to what's displayed somewhere on the mirrors.

      Some people may be wondering if this place is actually that great. I am here to tell you that it won't let you down! They are generous with their syrups and the ice doesn't lose its flavor. The ice cream compliments the shaved ice very well. Serving sizes are quite generous as the small size shaved ice is larger than the cup that's on display. Each bite is sweet to the taste and although the syrup seems to gravitate toward the bottom of the cup, you never lose flavor.

      Shave It is a great addition to the city of Norwalk! It provides customers with a product that is different from its competitors' selections. If you're in the mood for something cold and tasty, stop by Shave It to see what the hype is about!

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