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Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible
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Reviewed February 14, 2023

This place is a little funky but it is cool. Lots of gifts, good candy, and also menu food...? We thought that was weird but it is a great little shop

Date of visit: February 2023
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Reviewed November 29, 2022

cute little place for souvenirs...great candy and ice cream...wonderful location beachside at avila...

Date of visit: November 2022
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Reviewed September 24, 2022 via mobile

Didn’t even come here for ice cream.. my phone was dead and I was stranded at Avila!! Bill was behind the counter and totally helped me out. 10/10 service (even though I wasn’t even a customer :)

Date of visit: September 2022
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Reviewed July 5, 2022

My kids and I always make it a point to stop here for a scoop of their favorite ice-cream and my frozen chocolate covered banana. The staff is super friendly and has us all leaving with a smile. They also have good coffee, sandwiches, fresh...baked goodies and sweets :) -so yummy!More

Date of visit: July 2022
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Reviewed July 12, 2021

Good food and ice cream. Selection of "beach" gifts is varied and quality . Always -service with a smile !

Date of visit: July 2021
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Reviewed April 22, 2021

Didn't go for sweets or ice cream. They serve breakfast and sandwiches. Their bacon is the best and you can't beat the view. (The coffee was just ok though)

Date of visit: April 2021
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Reviewed April 3, 2021

We were visiting Avila for sunset and had a big drive afterward so we stopped by Hula Hut for coffee. Friendly people and tasty coffee!

Date of visit: November 2020
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Reviewed March 19, 2021

Visiting town and stopped in to look around and check out the menu. Chose to lunch elsewhere but I took note of the small case up front with some good looking baked items-brownies and such. After lunch I made a point of coming back to...look closer. Very nice lady was really helpful with answering my questions. So I jumped in with both feet. Brownie, lemon cake slice, and banana muffin. Lemon cake was moist, flavorful, and just the right amount of lemon drizzle. Wife and I liked that very much. The muffin I chose to eat the next day at breakfast and while it was a well done muffin it lacked a lot in banana flavor. Least fave item. But the brownie was the star! My goodness just delicious. Very large cut, great “crackle” to the surface and dense wonderful chocolate flavor. Plus if you like the edge on your brownie this one was perfect. Lots of bakeries and brownies in my time on this earth and this was world class. Wish I’d got more or the recipe or could go back again soon. Chocolate fans make sure you look for this if in town.More

Date of visit: March 2021
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Reviewed February 19, 2021 via mobile

The breakfast burrito was ok. The tea selection was great. The chocolate muffin is SUPER chocolatey. The coffee was great, nice dark roast. But the smoothies were fantastic! We would go back for those!

Date of visit: February 2021
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Reviewed June 5, 2020

Nice stop for a quick bite or ice cream. Pick up a sandwich to eat on beach. Quick service. Adorable gift items in shop area. Fairly priced.

Date of visit: May 2020
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Reviewed March 1, 2020 via mobile

Been there many times to purchase food as well as merchandise. After purchasing ice cream, the 5 of us were sitting in a corner table visiting and eating. We were told that we were sitting in a staff break area. It was not marked that...way. Implied we should leave. We did and it will be the last time we visit and purchase merchandise from here. Just lost a good customer and countless others that we will tell of our experience. To bad, always enjoyed this place.More

Date of visit: March 2020
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Reviewed November 25, 2019

I had heard good things about Burnstein’s ice cream and wasn’t disappointed in the quality. But it was expensive — $5 for a single cone.

Date of visit: November 2019
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Reviewed November 21, 2019 via mobile

We tried Doc Bernstein’s ice cream. It is so good. The Hula Hut is a cute store to shop in as well. Very friendly staff and service. Loved it!!

Date of visit: October 2019
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Reviewed July 7, 2019 via mobile

Loved their yummy coffee & ice cream. It’s a great place to souvenir shop too. Especially loved their decorative signs.

Date of visit: July 2019
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Reviewed June 28, 2019 via mobile

The cookies and cream was really good! Probably the best! I highly recommend this place if your looking for good ice cream in avilla.

Date of visit: June 2019
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Yes, Hula Hut & Doc Burnstein's Ice Cream offers takeout services.

Hula Hut & Doc Burnstein's Ice Cream is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travelers:
  • Food: 4
  • Service: 4
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 4