Wailani began in May 2021 as a small mobile shave ice truck at Stewart Park in Roseburg, Oregon. It quickly became a local favorite, leading to a year-round shop in 2022 and the Island Grindz food truck in 2023, serving Hawaiian plate lunches and Vietnamese BBQ.

Wailani was founded by two families—Lan Ha and Ryan Cram, and Tim and Anela Plunkett—who came together with a shared passion for food, culture, and community. What started as a simple idea grew into something much more. Today, Wailani continues to support local community events and fundraisers while serving up the best shave ice, Hawaiian plates, and Vietnamese BBQ around.