We craved for Shaved Ice and this was one of top results on our Google search. Busy street on Kapaa…read more-- you should be alert as it's among a row of shops and it appears to be a popular spot. Loved my Rainbow Ice (passion fruit, et al topped with cream) and my companion loved his Coconut Ice. We ate our sweet cold dessert on paper bowls, seated on a set-up of wooden tables and benches outside the store and we loved the experience. Spent time visiting the shops on the street's shopping strip afterwards.

First, I wouldn't call this a café at all. There is no seating, and there's currently no food here…read morebeyond fruit-related deliciousness. That's fine, but were hoping to pick up shrimp lunch here (as seen on previous reviews). The friendly host unapologetically but kindly told us there's been no hot lunch served for 2.5 years. They've opted to focus on what they do best: fresh, seasonal island fruit served whole, cut, or in smoothie form. The host was fantastic at educating us about the fruits there, some of which were new to us. I'd heard they had soursop. He informed me it was currently out of season, but offered an alternative the sweet-tart of santan which we greatly enjoyed. We also picked up some cut fruit including juicy ripe pineapple, a butter avocado and a coconut lychee smoothie that was particularly delicious. His wife also turned out some various banana breads that had just shown up at the stand. We picked up a couple loaves to share with our fruit on our picnic lunch. (We returned a second day to pick up two more small loaves along with more fruit.) Unfortunately, the cut guava we purchased (after, thankfully for us, he dissuaded us from buying whole because they were finding about 1/2 of this batch black inside) was white guava so unusual to us in its texture (unripe) and seediness. (We're used to pink guava, served ripened and soft.) We found it inedible with more seeds than it was worth and a pricetag that hurt our hearts as we tossed to fruit in the trash. Still, I'd go back and try new things here, and definitely pick up another smoothie.

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!

Loved my Hula Girl smoothie from G's! The worker was so polite and got my order out quickly. The…read moresmoothie was delicious, and I definitely recommend checking this place out!

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.

akamaijuicecompany in Hanalei, Kauai was one of our favorite stops in our travels. Akamai, meaning…read more'smart' or 'clever,' really hit the mark with us as we don't tend to eat breakfast - so this was a perfect break to our fast! An extensive juice menu, using only the freshest local and organic ingredients on Kauai such as Wooten Produce (@nandiwooten) and Kauai island honey, Akamai offers cleanses as well as body-friendly 100% organically raised Kauai fruits and vegetables. The woman behind these delicious juices is Cas Schwabe, who is a true believer in the power of juicing - this multi talented owner and operator has worked in film and music, owned retail stores and came to Kauai due to her love of flying helicopters. (Which consequently I did a couple days prior). Definitely come here for a taste of Kauai! Featured: The signature MAGIC DRAGON with aloe, avocado, basil, box choy, cilantro, collard greens, cucumber, dandelion greens, raw honey, kale, rainbow chard, lemon, lime, Nioi chili, parsley, fresh island pineapple, romaine, spinach and turmeric. Lilikoi (passionfruit) special blend Shots of Noni (known locally as the aspirin of the ancients) Wellness shot of garlic, ginger, lemon, lime and turmeric. * * * #kauai #hanalei #hawaii #juicing #healthyliving #wellness #organic #akamaijuice #farexpeditionsaz

Exactly what I was looking for on this trip clean real ingredients. Wellness shots 10/10. the magic…read moredragon 15/10 it was so perfect. Amazing business they are running so happy I found this.

Staff was super friendly and very helpful. As a Taurus visiting the island they were very kind and…read morealso helped me with some food recommendations around the area. The Lilikoi ginger beer was very good. Not too sweet and not too strong either. 10/10 would recommend!

We stopped in on a rec from our rum tour. We made it was 10 min to spare and they graciously let us…read morestay. We didn't feel rushed and felt really lucky to give it a try. We opted to share a flight so we had time to get a feel for all of it. As a hater of ginger beer... this changed my mind. The lillikoi was our favorite flavor.

Great scenery of the mountains, local music playing, very cute little fruit shack. The server Jody…read moreand brandy were very nice and super fast with our food. Jody recommended some best sellers which was the turkey panini and the sugar cane drink which was amazing. They are very polite and quick to make the delicious food. Their menu has so much to choose from and I it was hard to pick just one thing. Their banana delight is to die for along with the panini sandwich. The burrito was different from what I was expecting but it was pretty good. If you come here I recommend the panini sandwich, the banana delight and the sugar cane drink. Perfect for a day after a long hike or swim at the beach. It is very hard to miss it is on the side of the road with lots of scenery facing the mountains. The only flaw I could think of is that the bread for the turkey panini was a little on the hard side when toasted but it is understandable considering how busy they are! *update had their panini sandwich again and it was to die for I think the bread was only hard that time because there was a long line of customers!*

Great place to fuel up before a hike or break up a drive. It's right off 56, so it doesn't put you…read moreout too far from a planned schedule. Smoothies are reasonably priced ($8.50-$10) and service was fast. The tasty tropical smoothie was SO TASTY (mango, pineapple, papaya, banana, guava juice). Came here around 2 on a Wednesday afternoon post hiking, and this hit the spot!

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.

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.

Service was exceptional, friendly staff very welcoming. Food is delicious and healthy.read more