When it comes to cooling off on a warm Hawaii day, Perfect Day Ice Cream has the perfect treat. Inspired by a family trip to New Zealand, husband-and-wife duo Zach and Emilee Englert brought a taste of New Zealand-style ice cream to the islands, serving up a refreshing twist on the classic frozen treat.
What makes Perfect Day Ice Cream special is the experience. From its open-facing food truck, customers can watch as their favorite fruits are blended directly into an ice cream base, creating a smooth, creamy treat made fresh to order.
The best part? You get to make it your own! Start by choosing a waffle cone or cup, then pick from a variety of fruits, including banana, papaya, strawberry, blueberry, and mango. A must-try is the kookaberry, a colorful combination of strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries. For an extra fruity kick, add more fruit for just $1.
Next, choose between a vanilla or coconut ice cream base and finish your creation with toppings like dye-free sprinkles, peanut butter drizzle, or waffle cone bits.
Looking for something a little more filling? Perfect Day also serves up acai bowls and specialty creations. The classic acai swirl ($12) combines organic acai, kookaberry fruit, and a coconut base, topped with peanut butter drizzle, cacao nibs, coconut flakes, and waffle cone bits. For a tropical twist, try the Maui sunset ($11.25), featuring coconut-based ice cream blended with strawberries, mango, and pineapple, then finished with lilikoi drizzle and coconut flakes.
Be sure to check its seasonal drink menu as well.
Find Perfect Day Ice Cream at University of Hawaii at Manoa from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Thursdays, and the Kakaako Farmers Market from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturdays.
