It all started in Hanapepe Town in December of 1983. Our brand-new, state-of-the-art ice cream facility was finally complete—a single-batch ice cream machine and a desk made from a door resting on two sawhorses. The first flavors we tested were Macadamia Nut and Vanilla. It was hard work, but darn it, somebody had to do it. Hawai‘i deserved a super-premium ice cream. Those first two flavors (and the half-gallon of Blueberry Cheesecake we made for the electrician) soon grew into more than two hundred. There was no time for hammocks and very little relaxing on the beach. Then, in 1985 we bought a cup of coffee we didn’t care for and immediately threw it away. He looked at me, I looked at him and said "Uh-Oh". Two months later, we had a coffee roastery running right behind our ice cream factory. And really—what’s a gourmet cup of Kona coffee without a freshly baked cinnamon roll to go with it?
Together we tested many of our favorite family recipes and now Lappert’s Hawaii’s mouth watering bakery goodies are becoming as popular as our signature coffees and super premium ice cream. The aloha that we created together lives on in everything we do at Lappert’s Hawaii. All of our products are made fresh daily in small batches right in Hanapepe, Kauai. We continue to use only the finest ingredients, whether in our ice cream, coffee, or bakery goodies. That passion for quality holds true for the Lappert’s Hawaii team as well — only the best. Many have been with us since the beginning, because the concept of ohana (family) is integral to our success.
Over the Years at Lappert's Hawaii
42 years and counting! Over the years, our ʻohana has grown from our main office to our ice cream kitchen and retail stores. Every member of our team plays an essential role in our success — many have been with us for over 30 years, perfecting recipes, roasting coffee, and, most importantly, sharing the aloha that makes Lappert’s Hawai‘i so special.
Mahalo to our valued guests who have supported us along the way — you’ve become part of our ʻohana and the reason we continue to do what we love every day.
