My first time having breakfast at Tali's Bagels & Schmear and it was before they closed down…read more One of the things that I learned was Bialy is the cousin of a bagel. It is baked instead of boiled which gives it a softer texture. The other thing that I learned was peaches & cream, caramelized onions and lemon dill is a delicious combination. I ordered a Classic bialy with a pick of peaches & creams and lemon dill schmear. The lemon dill schmear had a mix of cream cheese, lemon juice, lemon zest and dill. The BEC which was scrambled eggs, Muenster, cheddar cheese and bacon with my pick of poppy seeds bagel and a Local Fizzie, POG flavored. The service was great, and recommended the peaches & cream. I'm glad the business is active after the ward shutdown.

This was my first time here and after hearing wonderful reviews of these bagels and things, I was…read moreso pleased to try it for myself. They have a pretty organized set up there, sad that Ward will be tearing down soon, I hope they have another location to set up shop at, because this was, indeed, a great experience. I went to New York City a few years ago for the first time and I was told by many friends that I have to try the pizza and bagels in NYC. I did try both and I actually found my favorite pizza in New Jersey to be honest (I have a Yelp review on that). But the bagels were pretty much great everywhere. I had several, but i'm told it's the real deal in NYC. I'm from Hawaii, I get how people are particular about their food. Hawaii food is way up there in rank. But this bagel went beyond my bagel expectations, and let me tell you why. First of all, they took the time to explain to this small time local mind, what everything was, like schmear and types of bagels, to be exact. We came close to closing, so the options were limited, which probably worked in my favor and indicisiveness. I chose the egg bagel and it was very delicious and the schmear, which was really underplayed in description was WOW!! Tasty and so smooth and creamy and dreamy...lol, I wish I bought more, cause i'm making my own mouth water. Long story short, it was great, worth the wait and definitely filling to perfection!! I'm no bagel expert, by no means, but this was my favorite. I cant wait to try other flavors in the near future!! Great Job Tali's Bagels & Schmear and by the way, your staff is pretty amazing, but i'm sure you know this already!!

What a great find that I randomly came across! Who would expect to find Brooklyn bagels in HI?! And…read morethey pretty close to a NY bagel! What made it even better was the toppings: I had a salmon bagel...and it came with creamy cream cheese, sprouts, tomatoes and capers! The sandwich was thick with goodness! The salmon was not your typical lox but almost like a piece of salmon sushi on top. If you don't like salmon, there are other fish choices too!!! The service was lovely! The staff was very patient in explaining the menu and helping me decide on my ideal meal! Thanks to the great staff and hospitality! As for ambience: it's more of a take away place! You order inside at the counter and they calm out your name. There is a small patio area that you can sit at. Lastly there are some parking right out front! Thanks for the great experience!

Hmmm, I don't normally write negative things but I'm dumbfounded about writing this one but perhaps…read moreit can shed some light on improving. I so wanted to write something special for my first time here but alas, I'm not able to this time. I love that the location is nearby my neighborhood and provide a place to sit and enjoy your bagels right outside along with three parking stalls. This was my first time and I found their bagels beautiful and big although on the pricy side, it looked amazing. Loved the variety of selection too but wish there were pics since I'm not huge bagel person. Initially I was there to place a large order for an event and had difficulty ordering online so I came in. The event was two days away and I wanted to make sure I could get it fresh that morning. I was surprised though when the workers told me I was unable to place the order on that day as they wouldn't be able to ensure they could provide it two days later. Hmmm, I found that strange since I was placing my order two days prior. I was told to come back the next day despite me relaying the message that I had difficulty ordering online for pick up and that I had already come in person to order and prepay. They only said they would let the manager know about the online part but didn't offer to take my order for the event which wasn't helpful nor did they try to make suggestions either. In the end, I decided to purchase my bagels somewhere else and just ordered a dozen for my physician and his staff and some for home. I did try one specialty bagel and three of their spreads for the event. The counter girls were ok but not overly helpful so I decided to help another business that would ensure my order. I really wanted to support local, but this one was a tough one

This is a cute little cafe run by a Japanese owner. Staff is very nice, though not fluent in…read moreEnglish. They serve breakfast and lunch; sandwiches, salads, pastries, etc. They serve coffee and tea, and they also have soft serve. At night, they serve alcohol. A cafe that serves alcohol? Yes, please! I had the locks and bagel and it came with a generous portion of green salad. Everything was delicious! We will definitely be back!

I went to Kaka'ako Cafe a Saturday morning, and the shop was moderately busy. They have good AC and…read moreplenty of seats. They share a bathroom with the other restaurants in the plaza, and it's located inside of the parking structure (don't forget to ask for a bathroom key!) Water is self-serve next to the register. I ordered the hot pastrami sandwich on a croissant, which comes with a side salad. For $17 the serving size was small (which could be a symptom of getting it on a croissant, maybe a bagel or regular bread would be better) but the food comes out quickly. The salad was soggy and the dressing for it was overly sweet.

Delicious food and drinks. Excellent customer service . My bagel breakfast sandwich was delicious…read more And my Mango iced tea hit the spot . I found this place up the road from my job in Kaimuki .

Kyoto Style Cold Brew. That's all needs to be said…read more My first introduction to Aloha Bakehouse & Cafe was at the Made in Hawaii Festival where I sampled its amazing tasting coffee. Found out that there are three locations in Kaka'ako, Downtown, and this one in Kaimuki. It's located at the corner of Waialae and 8th Avenue, across from The Curb and Kaimuki Auto Repair. Only metered parking along Waialae or street parking on the perpendicular streets. Inside was spacious and had an industrial feel with its concrete floor, metal chairs, metal racks, and with actual renovations in process in the rear of the space. Menu is floor level (sorry tall people!). There's a variety of coffee, tea, lemonade, blended drinks, smoothies, sandwiches, salads, its special Aloha Bread, and etc. There's a lot to read! There are multiple choices of bread for sandwiches (special bread shown next to the register. Be sure to check!). Needless to say, I took a long time to decide! The Breakfast Sandwich came with egg, bacon, ham, and American cheese. Chose the croissant, which was the smaller size variety. This was good with a generous amount of egg and bacon. It was a hearty sandwich. The Tuna Sandwich on Everything Bagel was good. Nice crisp on the bagel. A decent simple sandwich with fresh ingredients. I would have preferred more mayo and the canned tuna to have flavor. Regular brewed coffee was very good. Brewed very well with solid coffee flavor. Exactly the flavor I remembered when I first tried it. The star was the Kyoto Style Cold Brew. It was smooth, clean, bright, and strong. The flavor maintained throughout--even with the ice cubes melted in. Overall, a decent experience. The sandwiches were good. Coffee was excellent. Friendly service. Can't wait to come back to try more things and get more Kyoto style cold brew!

TLDR: Long lines even at opening, customizable options but consistently good!…read more Can't say I haven't had authentic acai up until this point. For some reason, I totally forgot that good acai could be found in Hawaii!! Hello!! Its not just the fresh fish ya'll I walked here and there was still a line by 7, and even longer one when I went the next day, but it does move quite fast, especially with some of the workers letting people know they have a sit down resturant next door so just food for thought if you want more actual food options! As it stands they have quite an extensive list of juice, coffee, acai. I decided to go with a more basic route but instead subbing my fruit for what was in season which was mango, lilikoi and lychee. You order at the front and they call your number. They have some seating around as well but if you're at the hawaiian center you can just sit downstairs. The fruit alone was out of this world. I was actually so focused on that I wasn't even thinking about if the acai was good which I think it was! It comes out rather creamy, not frozen or icy. The price is a little steeper than what I've had in the past but honestly the fresh fruit alone made it extremely worth it. A regular sized bowl was quite filling! I came back the next day and it was still just as good. I know some people probably prefer different locations than others but I can rep this one for sure. Its in a very touristy place, maybe even the mecca so if you want to avoid that then avoid any location in waikiki

This place definitely lived up to the hype for us! The line was long but moved pretty fast. The…read moremenu is huge so there's going to be something for everyone. Don't sleep on the avocado toast! My friend and I really liked it. We also got the açaí bowl with passion fruit which was delicious but a tiny bit too sweet for us. They have seating out front and it's a super casual spot.

Did my research to find Kona coffee for my upcoming visit to Vancouver, so I walked from home and…read moretook shelter in Local Joe's to cool off and order some 100% Kona Mauna Kea Estate coffee and have it ground. Liv was so delightful and clearly the right person for the job so I knew I was in the right place. In the meantime I ordered an iced coffee (which was delicious!!!!) and sat down and watched folks come and go. This is clearly a popular local coffee and snack shop so I will keep this place in mind since it's locally owned and operated and their decaf is processed via osmosis, not chemicals. That's a big plus.

A small little coffee shop located in downtown. There are a few tables outside to enjoy your…read morecoffee. I've stopped by twice so far and each time, I've been greeted with friendly service. The tables are usually taken so I just take my drink to go. I ordered a strawberry matcha drink on my first visit and a French Toast latte on my second visit. The second time I went, they didn't know how to make my drink so the girl had to read the ingredients that were listed on their own menu posted on the counter for customers. Maybe hardly anyone orders it or she was new and learning? It did take a while for me to get my coffee. The waiting area is quite small so there wasn't much room for me to go anywhere. Overall, the drinks have been good with a variety of seasonal drinks and specials as well. I'll probably return for my coffee fix as it seems to be one of the few coffee shops in the area open on Sundays. Happy Drinking!

I've been here twice once for breakfast and 2nd for brunch. The service is good and there's lots of…read moreseating that's comfortable and quiet. The breakfast croissant was perfect. Nice crisp bread and the eggs, cheese, and bacon were cooked perfectly. It went well with my iced coffee ($1.50 more). For brunch I had the grilled ham and cheese sandwich with tomato soup and added the iced coffee($1.50). It's right downstairs so super easy, quick, and convenient.

Came here as some friends suggested it. It's a small shop with an area across to eat at…read more I was able to order quickly and food took about 10 min to come out. I ordered the grilled ham and cheese on sourdough. It comes with chips and tomato soup. The grilled ham and cheese was pretty standard and came with a side of mayo and tiny pickle slices. I enjoyed it. The tomato soup was flavorful and had some pasta inside it, which was a nice surprise. The meal also came with a bag of chips which was a nice touch. A full meal for $15! I ordered an iced americano and it was smooth. The coffee was good. I'll be back the next time i'm looking for some caffeine or a quick bite for lunch!

Went here on a Sunday morning and really liked the space! It's a great spot for people watching,…read moreespecially since it's conveniently located at SALT. I got the vanilla mac nut latte and a bacon and egg sandwich on an everything bagel. The food was yummy and felt fresh while still being hearty and filling. The latte was good too! My friends got the breakfast burrito and said it really hit the spot for them. Overall, this is a nice, convenient breakfast spot at SALT. I'd definitely come back if I was in the area!

Happy Saturday! Very popular spot in Kakaako!…read more We had Garlic mushrooms melt Rocky road brownie Volcano roast coffee Cappuccino Everything was delicious and good vibes on Saturday morning! Feeling so good!!

In this case, I was definitely late to the party. Got to…read morestop by this past weekend before they shut their doors and I'm actually so glad I did. It seems I'm never in town anymore but running into a random post about Scuffins made me wake my friend up at 6:30am and head down to Kakaako from Mililani. They had opened at 8am, we were there at 7 and there was already a line about 10 people deep. Not sure why I decided to write this review but hopefully if the Owner is a yelper, they can see how much their community is going to feel the impact of their closure. We had noticed their very energetic Employees remembered not only names but orders. In fact, they were cranking out orders before their regulars even made it to the Register. That's impressive and yet pulls at the heartstrings a bit. The Scuffins were every bit of delicious and noteworthy as all the previous reviewers stated. My favorite being the Oreo and of course the bacon, cheddar. I was actually upset that i took a bite outside of the shop and didn't get more. By that time there was an easy 30-35 people in line lol. The black sesame latte was very unique to me and although i don't think i would order it again, I'm glad I got to try it here. Maybe the Owner will do popup's with the Scuffins, one can hope and dream. In the mean time, just wanted to send my love out to the Staff at this beautiful space, and wish them the best in their new Chapter of life.

When I found out that 9Bar was closing, I made it a point to come as many times as I could for the…read moreblack sesame latte, dirty! Oh, and a delicious scruffin. I loved coming here because the people were cool and the goods were delicious! I am going to miss their black sesame latte because I have not found anywhere else here or on the mainland that can make it this good! Thank you and best of luck 9Bar staff!

Honestly the food here is amazing. I can see why this place is so popular. I tried:…read more- breakfast bagel - the surfer omelette - mama's fried rice - mango pancakes The mango pancakes are AMAZING. Idk what's in their mango sauce but it is sooooo good. I would come back here just for them. The other food is also sooooo good. The ambiance is cute but the seating could be better. There's a long, cafeteria style table right down the middle of the restaurant, and since you order at the counter, the line is right next to the tables the whole time. This makes sitting in the middle super uncomfortable and inconvenient. I would recommend that they switch to smaller tables and host seating. That said, everything else was pretty good. I'll be back :)

I rarely post reviews.... Except it a place is really good or really bad…read more OMG Bogart's was REALLY GOOD!! One of the best meals we've had our entire vacation. Avocado Toast, Green Goddess and Crab & Avocado Omelette, latte. Sweetest staff too. Highly recommend