We wanted to try out Acai bowl in Kauai and found this place in Koloa. The acai bowl was freshly…read moremade and very flavorful. There are many food trucks nearby and lot of seating available. The service was good. It took about 15 minutes to get the food after placing the order.

Açaí truck off the beaten path. Tasted great. Fresh and refreshing. We eat açaí everywhere we go…read moreand this was one of the best tasting ones. The blue bowl with fresh pineapple was especially great. Also a bonus that you could add topping for no extra charge. Only complaint was the bugs outside (hey- it's Hawaii, not much you can do about that!)

Aloha Paradise Cafe became one of our favorite local stops for drinks in Princeville. The High Tide…read moresmoothie (papaya, mango, pineapple, orange) was especially good -- fresh, not too sweet, and blended really well. We liked it so much we ended up coming back several times. The Hanalei refreshing drink with passion fruit and pineapple was tangy with a strong passion fruit flavor, which I really enjoyed. Friendly service, super fresh fruit, and a great spot to cool off. Definitely worth a stop if you're nearby.

Aloha Paradise Cafe in Princeville, HI, is nestled among the charming food trucks in the picnic…read morearea of the Bali Hai Villas, a spot that exudes a laid-back island vibe. Recommended by our concierge, we made our way there for a breakfast experience. I decided to keep it simple and went for the Aloha smoothie. It was refreshing, a decent way to start the day under the Hawaiian sun, but the flavors didn't exactly leave a lasting impression. It was a smoothie that played it safe--pleasant but not extraordinary.

The chunky monkey was delicious! The people here are great and I will keep coming back. Stop here…read moreif you're nearby, you'll love it!

Like I mentioned in the caption, I'm not exaggerating when I say the açaí bowls at Aloha Aina are…read morethe best I've ever had. That's a huge claim, but nothing else has come close for me. The flavors, the texture, the freshness, everything is just spot on every single time. And honestly, it's not just the açaí bowls. Pretty much everything on the menu stands out. The smoothies are incredible, the ingredients always taste fresh, and somehow everything feels healthy while still tasting great. One of my favorite spots to grab something quick that actually tastes amazing. The staff and management are awesome too, and the whole place just has a really good vibe. You can genuinely feel the Aloha in everything they do. God, I love this place. Here's a tip: order online from their website and skip the line. There is always a line and it's so much faster to just walk in and have your item already waiting for you. You just go straight to the counter for pick up and bingo bango.

We went here twice during our recent trip (June 2026). We loved the place -- it really stood out…read morefor creative flavor combos with toppings + shave ice + syrups. Overall, it was our top ranked shave ice place in Kauai (tied for first) for our trip. Here was our ranking. Kauai Shave Ice Rankings 2026 1. (Tied) North Shore Bowls in Kilauea - very enjoyable and creative pre-designed flavor combos, nice fluffy ice, good ice cream, flavorful syrups 1. (Tied) Wailua Shave Ice - very enjoyable and creative pre-designed flavor combos, delicious toppings, very good ice texture and ice cream; too light on the syrup for one of our two trips 3. Wishing Well in Hanalei - good fluffy ice and really flavorful natural syrups; downside is it's very crowded (always!) and pretty basic 4. JoJo's in Hanalei - this is a standard shave ice place; ice was a bit compact and icy, but the syrup was plentiful (maybe too much, if you can believe that, for our one visit) and the ice cream was both generous and good 5. Hee Fat in Kapaa - great flavors but the syrup was light coverage, and the ice cream seemed gummy/freezer burned, ice was decent texture; used to be our favorite in Kauai in years past, but it hasn't kept up with other places and maybe the quality has gone down hill 6. Honu Shave Ice in Kapaa - syrup was very light, almost nonexistent on one of our shave ices, ice was clumpy/chunky, ice cream was really minimal, flavors were decent

So I've been hearing about açaí bowls for a long time but never tried one. The last couple years…read morethe recommendations ramped up, specifically naming North Shore Bowls. I drive by it almost daily but because I thought it was just a giant fruit bowl never stopped. I didn't understand! Yesterday, my friend Lee who I trust with my life tells me, "I had the best veggie and bacon sandwich there. You gotta go!" Since my other friend was visiting from Tahiti he was telling her about the bowls. She says, "Now I'm craving açaí bowl!" Ok perfect, we go! We order two pulled pork sandwiches and one large Nene Goose with coconut flakes and honey drizzle. I was just going to have my sandwich but she's say, "I got two spoons, just try!" OMG, it was not at all what I thought it would be. It was insanely tasty. I ended up eating half of hers. The pulled pork was incredible too. Very filling and delicious. My sister's in town and I ask her if she's ever had one to which she said "no". So we pile in the car and again it was out of this world. My brother in law got the K-Town- stupid good too. They leave on Monday and We're already planning on going tomorrow morning for breakfast. Definitely won't get sick of them. Now, about the girls who work there- absolute honeys. So friendly, PATIENT and engaging. Super fun and satisfying outing. Go getcha some!

Delicious and healthy smoothies and açaí bowls. Branlee had the best customer service and our…read moresmoothies were delicious Smoothies: Jungle Girl is a nice kale ginger and berry mix with a little ginger, Blue Belt has tons of blueberry punch with a little crunch, Silver Back was a chocolate and banana strong adventure, and the Strawberry Date was a match made in heaven with creamy delight.

Came here to get Acai Bowl bc it was very much needed after a hike in Waimea Valley. It hit the…read morespot for our group. They were very quick with getting our orders and serving out acai bowls. Fun and relaxing music. 1 small table with chairs inside and outside, a bench and sofa couch for us tired hikers. Thank you Jireh for your beach suggestions and providing awesome service! Much appreciated!

We ate here several times during our stay and every time it was delicious! The staff is very…read morefriendly and the vibe is great.

Aloha Juice Bar is so good that I went twice! Dole Whip then a Acai Bow. There wasn't a big line…read morewhen I got the Dole Whip but later in the afternoon - when I got the Acai Bowl - the line was really long! However, they still got the Acai Bowl pretty fast. When in Hawaii - you need to get Dole Whip. The pineapple taste so refreshing especially on a hot day. I decided to get it in a cone whuch was a solid choice. As for the Acai Bowl, it was delicious. My favorite was the bananas as it was perfectly ripe. If you are in tis area - you need to stop by and get some refreshing treats!

I got the lilikoi iced tea without the boba since they were out of boba straws but they didn't…read moredecrease the price at all which seemed odd. It was pricey for the size but the touristy spot makes sense. We all got the over 21 shaved ice and it was tasty. $14 for the experience. You could take it to the beach and not drink it in the building which was interesting. Staff was friendly and fast.

Great service and a relaxing vibe! We enjoyed the appetizers…read moreand drinks with a stunning sunset view!

We came here in September and everything was amazing!! So good. We came back recently because we…read morereally enjoyed it the first time, but this visit was just okay. The staff is still incredibly kind and friendly. They were just as welcoming as we remembered, and that alone makes me want to support this place. This time, though, the açaí bowl wasn't quite the same. The base tasted much more like banana than açaí, and there wasn't as much fruit as our first visit. It just didn't feel as balanced or as fresh as the bowl we had before. I still think it's worth checking out because the people working here are genuinely wonderful. I'm hoping this was just an off day since our first experience was so much better!

I ordered the Kauaiian Açai Bowl. Came on a Sunday morning; wait was about 15 minutes. Service was…read moregreat. The thing I really liked about this bowl was the creamy texture of the Açai and the fresh fruits on top. Other than that, it was honestly not as good as expected. Although the Açai texture was perfect, it lacked flavor. The entire bowl could have had more sweetness (and I like my desserts to be not-too-sweet). I was disappointed that the granola was bland. Maybe the other items in the menu will be better.