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    Cafe Waikiki

    4.1 (26 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Paula and her delicious food!
    Elwin W.

    This was the 2nd place we stopped for food. The loco moco was over fried rice, the patty was nicely seasoned with crisp edges, and the banana bread was delicious. We ordered additional bread to take home. Paula is amazing plus warm and welcoming and had made ube brownie bites and let us try them.... They were divine!

    Loco moco
    Bob G.

    We were staying at the Hilton Garden Inn across the street and wanted to try a local place for breakfast. Their breakfast sandwich and loco moco were so delicious! We were greeted by their super friendly staff and Christine brought us our meals with a huge smile on her face. We definitely recoo

    Acai bowl
    Lily S.

    This is a small cafe in the Kuhio food hall within the International Marketplace. They have smoothies and breakfast items, including acai bowls. We got a couple of acai bowls and they were so good and refreshing. The fruits were really fresh and the acai was sweet. I think they were generous with the honey, which made the bowls really yummy. The acai bowls were quite big and a great option for lunch.

    The extraordinary Paula at Cafe Waikīkī

    The quintessential Hawaiian dish, loco moco is fabulous here at Cafe Waikīkī ... beef party is seasoned and seared with crispy edges, fried rice (vs white rice) is a treat, and you may think there is too much gravy, it is not! So ono! And if you are lucky enough to get to meet Paula, she is an amazing baker! We got to place orders for her banana bread (different flavors: lilikoi, mango, pineapple, ube) and with or without nuts-so moist, light, and not cloyingly sweet-it is truly a treat! Mahalo Paula! Aloha until next time

    Loco Moco
    Erick V.

    Overpriced mediocre food. $60 for 2 coffees, loco moco, and açaí bowl. Nothing screamed out amazing, if anything, this place goes more for plating appearance vs actual flavors. Food was plain, just the saltiness from the gravy which overpowered everything. I wouldn't come back

    Acai bowl (frozen blueberries, fresh strawberries and banana)
    Josephine T.

    I appreciate that this place was one of the few places open early in the morning when we came to pick up our rental car. I appreciate that the line moved pretty quickly. However, this was easily the worst acai bowl I think I have had. I ordered a breakfast burrito and acai bowl. I think they forgot my order because several other tables got their food (including acai bowls) but mine never came out. A waiter even came out to ask if I was waiting on my food since I was sitting at an empty table and I told him yes and he went to tell the staff. Only then did I see them start pulling stuff out at the bar. He came back out with my breakfast burrito and told me my acai bowl would be coming out shortly. Breakfast burrito was poorly wrapped - you can see that it was already starting to fall apart on the plate. I recommend that it could be wrapped in foil to help maintain it's shape. That being said, the contents were solid and it was tasty enough. The acai bowl was bad. The fruit was likely not fresh - the bluberries were literally frozen and some were frozen in a block of ice which was kind of disgusting.... I could literally see the corner that it had frozen into. Granola was weird - some parts were super stale and hard, hurt my teeth and others were normal. Anyway - it's fine if youre hungry and its the only thing open but def don't get the acai :)

    Bagel n' Lox! on everything Bagel! Delish  Great vibes and awesome service
    Avelyn S.

    I love their Bagel n' Lox on everything bagel ! Their barista's were awesome. Will definitely recommend to my friends. Very convenient location and great place for family.

    C-dub açai bowl
    Mike A.

    Pretty good spot in the Kuhio Avenue Food Hall. They make all kinds of smoothies, a few breakfast items, coffee. I tried the c-dub açai bowl, and added peanut butter on it. I wish they had almond butter instead. It tasted pretty good. It was served in a carved pineapple, which was a nice touch.

    Pineapple banana bread

    Do not miss the banana bread here! Fresh ingredients - moist, clearly made with love and care. They take custom orders too! We asked for nuts and they asked us which kind we wanted! We chose macadamia! Banana without nuts, banana with macadamia, banana Ube with macadamia, banana pineapple - all GREAT! Ask for Paula. Her service is stellar - she bakes for you like your sibling or cousin might. You are truly treated like Ohana here! Have the bread for your room, poolside snacks, beach snacks, on the plane heading home. It's that good!

    Ali'i bowl. Are they the same as menu?
    Ben L.

    I was expecting somewhat different. When i search random acai bowls, usually there are full of fruits on bowl, and prettier.

    Açaí bowl
    Anjelic B.

    The açaí bowl was alright, good portion for sure. The loco moco was also good, flavorful. Service was fast and friendly. That's about it

    chunky monkey smoothie- 10/10 my highest recommendation!!
    Molly R.

    delicious smoothies, kind employees, fast service, cute spot. best place for a cold healthy smoothie that tastes great.

    Avocado toast

    Absolutely loved this place! Cafe Waikiki on the left at one of the entrances to the food hall. It's a cute little corner spot! There's a large selection of food ranging from açaí bowls to crepes and bagels/ toast. There was also a decent selection of coffee options. I came around lunch time on a Tuesday and it wasn't too busy. The customer service was superb and Bryan and Jan were super helpful in answering my questions and even recommending some things. They were super warm and welcoming and I'd even come back just for them! I ordered a latte and the avocado toast to go. The presentation was great and the taste did not disappoint! The avocado toast was on sourdough bread which was definitely my favorite part. They also put both an avocado spread and sliced avocados on top which I thought made it even better! The latte was also super good. Their espresso was nice and smooth to my liking and their syrups added some nice flavor without it being overpowering. Overall, I really loved my experience here and highly recommend everyone visits!

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    food is awesome , the coffee is very good and Pau the barista is very warm and welcoming .. such a happy soul , and she made my day.

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    We got the breakfast burrito and the skillet, both were spectacular! Definitely recommend for anyone looking for a delicious breakfast.

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    Easy eats açaí bowls nearby several hotels…read more Went for a quick açaí bowl run before enjoying the rest of Waikiki beach. Not much of a line and everyone was friendly. Took a little bit for the açaí bowl to be made, but was pretty good once ready. Would come back.

    Super late review -…read more I'm sad. I really wanted to love this place but I just couldn't. I don't want to be that person when this place has an overall rating of 4.5 but this is just my honest opinion. I got the blue dream and yes it was very ascetically pleasing, but it was just too icy. Before coming to this place i read a couple of reviews that also said the same thing and i didn't understand what that meant, but now I do. There are a lot of flavorless, just regular, small shards of ice in the bowl. On top of that, the moment I received my bowl, it was already borderline melted. So that got me thinking, how can it be melted and icy at the same time? The only explanation that I can think of is just ice additive/fillers. It's not pure cold acai or whatever is in the bowl you choose, but there's a mixture of ice in it too. Yes I understand, it's Waikiki, everything is more expensive, but the added topping prices on top of the already expensive bowl prices just don't make sense. You want a beautiful looking bowl with a lot of different toppings, yet some toppings can go up to 1 dollar PER topping. I don't know if I've just been spoiled by a couple places in SoCal, but at those places they have unlimited toppings and those bowls are the best that there is. I'm not bringing any bias from other locations, but this is just an honest review based on my experience today.

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    Island Vintage Coffee

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    4.3
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    Excellent customer service . The coffee serve as an excellent ad you go , smoothies , açaí bowl are…read morereally good as well . No one can't beat it.

    This is a great spot to grab coffee and brunch, but be prepared to wait a bit for your drinks. The…read moreline moved quickly when ordering, and the staff was efficient, but the drinks took longer than I expected to come out. The wait was worth it, though. The Lava Mocha is hands down my favorite mocha I've ever had. Rich, smooth, and perfectly balanced. It was the reason I came back and waited! Mauna Kea Iced Coffee is my FAVORITE coffee of all time. I will be drooling over this coffee until I return. It has coffee, sea salt caramel, a scoop of ice cream, and black sea salt. Already it sounds delicious and it was. I finished my drink within 5 minutes. I didn't order any food this time, but everything coming out of the kitchen looked delicious. The menu is extensive with plenty of options, making it a great place for brunch whether you're craving something sweet or savory. The café also has a small section selling Island Vintage merchandise, which is fun to browse while you're waiting. If you choose to sit outside, don't be surprised if a few birds decide to join you for breakfast and they're regulars too.. Overall, despite the longer wait for drinks, the quality of the coffee, inviting atmosphere, and tempting menu make this a spot I'd happily visit again.

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    Island Vintage Coffee

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    4.2
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    1.4 mi
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    I'm addicted to the Haupia matcha and island latte (add Haupia cream)... And when I'm saying I'm…read moreaddicted... I MEAN IT!! Don't get me wrong, there's so many good options (which I've tried) but these are my top two that I'd go back for multiple times a day if I could. I don't know what they put in their Haupia cream, but it's like crack!! I can't get enough of it! Wish there were more locations!!

    The food and coffee are hands down amazing! The location is perfect and easy to get to if you're…read morewalking around Waikiki. Now for the only downside--the line can get very long. The good news is that it moves pretty quickly. The wait really begins after you place your order. This location is incredibly busy from open to close, especially in the mornings. I visited several times during my week in Waikiki, and every morning it was consistently packed. I waited anywhere from 15 to 30 minutes for our food and coffee each visit. Also, be aware that the coffee and food are brought out separately, so don't expect everything to arrive at the same time. The space itself could really use a remodel. Since it's both a café and a retail shop, there's very little room for customers waiting on orders. It gets extremely crowded, making it difficult to find a comfortable place to stand while you wait. Despite the wait and the cramped space, the quality of the food and coffee keeps me coming back. If you have a little patience, it's definitely worth it.

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    Goofy Cafe & Dine Village

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    4.1
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    The acai bowls deserve 5 stars. I had the acai bowl of my dreams, the NIU AÇAÍ BOWL, at Goofy Cafe…read morein early March, and I'm still thinking about it and looking for an acai bowl in the mainland that can even come close to it. The NIU AÇAÍ BOWL has papaya, strawberries, banana, lilikoi butter, coconut mousse, chia seeds, coconut flakes, granola, and honey. It is HEAVENLY. My husband got the Kalua Pork Eggs Benedict, and it was also amazing! The hollandaise with lilikoi butter was a nice touch. Service was very good, and they were quite busy. Be prepared to wait for a table, but the food is definitely worth the wait!

    Heads up that the wait time could be 45 minutes or more. My group of 2 waited for probably 40…read moreminutes. We got there a little before 8 and they opened at 7am so they are busyyy. Once we were seated, the service was great and they were super kind. I was able to make a fruit swap request and they said it was not problem. The açai bowl tasted great! The fruit were super fresh. The açai wasn't as refreshing compared to what I had at "Tropical tribe" but I much preferred the freshness of the fruit, portions and cost here at Goofy's. The Piña Colada Smoothie was also delish! We sat next to the balcony and were able to people watch and bird watch which was fun. We overhead a table nearby, this was their 7th time visiting this cafe. They seemed to love it! Overall, I enjoyed the food, atmosphere and the staff were super friendly. If you are looking for a fast brunch spot, this is not the place due to the long wait time so if you want to eat here, arrive close to opening or plan for the wait time.

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