Oliwia's Shave Ice

06/11/2026

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A downtown Hartselle dessert shop with roots in a Hawaiian vacation has received one of Alabama’s top honors for 2026.

Oliwia’s Shave Ice & Ice Cream was recently named the statewide winner in the Ice Cream Parlor category of the 2026 Best of Alabama Awards, an annual recognition program hosted by Guide to Alabama.

Located in the heart of downtown Hartselle on Railroad Street, the locally owned shop has become a favorite destination for its Hawaiian-inspired shave ice creations and homemade ice cream. Popular menu items feature finely shaved ice layered over ice cream and topped with sweetened condensed milk, along with a variety of handcrafted flavors made fresh by the business.

Owner Olivia Littrell Studdard said the award reflects the strong support the shop has received from customers throughout the community.

“I’m truly honored by this recognition and thankful for everyone who has supported us along the way,” Studdard said.

Studdard opened the business in 2019 after a trip to Hawaii sparked the idea of bringing the island-style treat to her hometown. Starting the venture at just 20 years old, she has steadily expanded the menu and now produces many of the shop’s ice cream offerings in-house.

Guests can enjoy a rotating lineup of specialty flavors, including favorites such as Strawberry Pretzel Salad and Ooey Gooey Butter Cake, in addition to the shop’s signature shave ice selections.

Over the years, Oliwia’s has earned a devoted customer base by offering a distinctive dessert experience, homemade treats, and a welcoming atmosphere for families and visitors alike.

The Best of Alabama Awards spotlight outstanding businesses from across the state, with winners determined through public participation and voting.

Oliwia’s Shave Ice & Ice Cream is located at 115 Railroad Street SW in downtown Hartselle. The shop is open Monday through Saturday from noon until 9 p.m. and Sundays from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. :::

06/06/2026

The 2026 Best of Alabama winners are officially here!

From trusted favorites to standout businesses, this year's winners reflect the places people show up for, rely on and keep coming back to.

Click the link in the comments to view the full list now!

Take a look, find your favorites and see who earned the bragging rights this year!

06/06/2026

🎉 We Won First Place! 🎉
Oliwia’s Shave Ice & Ice Cream is officially Voted Best of Alabama 2026 in the Ice Cream Parlors category!
Thank you for voting for my homemade ice cream and Hawaiian shave ice shop! 💙🍨🍧
Come celebrate with us in downtown Hartselle!
📍 Right off the interstate
🕒 Sun 1–5 | Mon–Sat 12–9pm

06/05/2026

Come paint pottery with us this summer! 🎨🖌️

Paint your Own Pottery Hours:
Wednesdays 12pm-4pm
Thursdays 12pm-6pm
Fridays 12pm-6pm
Saturdays 9am-2pm

No appointment needed! Just come by and pick something out!

06/03/2026

Go vote for me!! Only if you think my ice cream is the best in town of course 😉🥰

For reference, I’ve been trying to get posted on this page for yearssss and they’ve never responded 😅

05/27/2026

🍌 Banana Split Saturdays! 🍨
Here’s exactly what we pile on top:
• Vanilla + Pineapple Sauce
• Milk Chocolate + Hot Fudge
• Strawberry + Strawberry Sauce
Each scoop topped with whipped cream, chopped nuts, and a bright cherry on top + a fresh banana of course! The ultimate classic done right! 🍒🍌
- Available only on Saturdays!!

05/25/2026

Oliwias Shave Ice is OPEN this Memorial Day! 🎉
Come enjoy a treat (even if it’s a bit rainy!) with our fluffy Hawaiian shave ice and creamy homemade ice cream — perfect for your Memorial Day celebration! 🍓🥭🍍❤️🤍💙
🕒 Regular Hours — 12-9 🎉
Mahalo! Tag your crew!

05/24/2026

All my strawberry pretzel salad lovers go comment for me 😍👀

If you had to choose one ice cream flavor to represent the state of Alabama, which would you choose? Food & Wine has a suggestion.

In a recent article shared on Food & Wine’s website, a writer for the dining publication shared their thoughts on the “essential ice cream flavors for all 50 states,” and it shouldn’t surprise you they picked the orange-pineapple ice cream at Trowbridge's Ice Cream in Florence for Alabama.

“Until someone makes a Milo’s Tea ice cream flavor or a strawberry pretzel salad gelato, Orange-Pineapple from Trowbridge’s Ice Cream & Sandwich Shop in Florence, Alabama, will continue to dominate throughout the state,” the article states.