If you're looking for a delicious ice cream place with local flavors, you need to stop by and try…read moreSage Creamery! Getting there took us some time- A) my husband and I were driving from the Aiea area to Ewa Beach... on a Friday afternoon, and B) parking was a pain, but we were able to find street parking pretty quickly. We knew what we were getting into before our drive, and I'm so glad we did because it was well worth the trip! The ice cream shop is fairly small- can't hold a lot of people and no seating inside, but there's plenty of tables outside, and the weather outside was just perfect with some sun and a breeze! The line moves quickly, so ordering isn't a pain at all! I ordered their calamansi dreamsicle and my husband got their root beer float, and both were 10/10! I wish I had a bigger stomach so I could've tried more of their flavors (like their strawberry guava one)! First off, the calamansi dreamsicle was really refreshing and creamy; it had hints of citrus, with a lemon/orange taste, perfect for a warm summer afternoon! My husband had the root beer float, which had their house-made vanilla ice cream and root beer from Maui Brewing Company (I didn't even know they made root beer)! It was delicious as well- I loved that I was able to see little black specks of vanilla bean in the ice cream, and the root beer had hints of honey in it! My husband and I knew the root beer tasted different (in a good way), but couldn't put our finger on it until I read the ingredients and saw that honey was one of them! Super yummy!! All in all, my husband and I agreed that we'll be coming back again to try different flavors!

I finally visited Sage Creamery's brick-n-mortar. They are situated in East Kapolei: east of…read moreSecond (son) City; west of 'eva the beaccch; north of UH West Oahu and Hawaii Tokai International College. Parking...I was searching for it. Street parking is available but difficult to come by near the store. They are in a plaza on the corner of Hoomohala Avenue and Kauluakoko Street. Domino's is a neighboring tenant. Small inside...but there are tables outside the storefront. They offer beverages: lattes and such. But I was here for Sage's ice cream. A single scoop is $6; double is $9; a pint is $14. Got a single scoop of one of their signature flavors, Kaua'i Kulolo. Fantastic with bits of kulolo imbeded in each sweet and creamy scoop. Hours are from 12 noon till 800p, from Wednesday thru Friday. Weekends they operate from 800a to 800p. Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Pre ordered. Tried the creme brulee matcha. It was delicious with a crispy crust burnt on top. I…read moreliked the flavor of the matcha as well. Prices are pretty steep at $10 though.

So... this is a pop up that I thought was supposed to start at 10 bc I have ADHD, and I planned to…read moreget here at like 9:30 bc I seen how Pua Blooms blossomed (pun intended) after these Jolene's pop ups. But I took my kids to another coffee truck (A Little A Latte) and like it goes with kids, they made me late. So I got here right at 10. But it's ok bc Cai.CafeX3 was just getting here. So I was a tad annoyed. But then I actually looked at the sign and it said 11am. They opened the doors right on time at 11 and took the first two customers in. I waited not even 5 more min before they let me in. Initially they were still making drinks for Jolene's staff which I think is awesome to bless their staff with a drink but it really delayed the drinks for the rest of us. They were very nice tho and kept apologizing. Wasn't a huge problem bc at the beginning of events like this you need to hit your groove. I was out of there by 11:22. The girls in front of me ordered a total of 4 drinks, and I ordered 3 drinks.... So I guess over all with all the staff drinks they had to make, and the fact that it was only one drink maker... they were still pretty quick. The line was wrapping around Jolene's so I think they will do well. I ordered the Vanilla Salted Caramel, the Strawberry Matcha Spritzer, and the Hojicha. They were only offering oat milk today, I think to manage the line, but if you go to their IG they normally offer other milks. I will need to try them again when I can choose bc I do not really like oat milk. But I do like how you can customize your sweetness level. All our drinks were good. My daughter pilfered the spritzer. Of the three the salted vanilla was the best. Their straws were cute pink heart straws that didn't photograph well in its wrapping. But my daughter says she's gonna use one on Wednesday bc it's pink lol. And we got a cute sticker too!

I've been here more than 10 times for brunch, and it never disappoints! It's become one of my…read morefavorite spots to grab a matcha or coffee while enjoying a delicious meal. The portions are very generous, and I love that the food feels both satisfying and nourishing, so I never feel guilty indulging. I'll definitely keep coming back again and again. They sometimes have live performers, which adds such a nice touch to the overall experience. The service is always great, and I also appreciate Island Vintage's rewards program--such a nice perk for returning customers who enjoy their food and drinks. Lox of bagel was delicious and it came with side of salad. I usually get their keto plate or their island style plate and their very generous with their portions. But all their dishes are ONO! You will definitely find me here atleast every other week for sure!

This is my favorite place to come when I have some "me time". The atmosphere is calming, the staff…read moreis great, and the food is so 'Ono. Not to mention their drinks are always great. You will spend more than the average to eat here, but I believe you get more than just the food/drink, you get the atmosphere as well. One thing I will say that not too many people know about, is that they have a kids menu! Every choice on there is $10 each. When I do end up bringing my babies on Bible study nights, I order them the sausage, eggs, and rice plate or the nuggets. Portions are great, enough to feed an adult, let alone a child. On average for a date, you'd pay about $80-$100 total depending what you order. But it's worth it and it's not an everyday thing. Also check out the shaved ice and ice cream! I haven't tried it just yet, but I heard it's pretty good.

Coffee always HIT!!!!! To be specific the Afakasi with…read morevanilla cold foam is by far the best item on the menu and my favorite drink on Sundays before receiving GODs word. The ladies are awesome, always get big smiles . Super happy that I was in the area today. Got to stop by and enjoy some amazing coffee that's worth every dollar. Highly recommend 10/10 Hope one day Aloha Brew can have one van down my side of town cuz Starbucks ain't it. Mahalo to the team at Aloha Brew for always being on point with the coffee and the customer service.

Finally checking this spot off of my "bookmarked" list, don't know why it took me so long to try…read moreit. Look for the white van parked next to Geiger park along Kapolei Parkway. The small crowd of people shows how popular this local business is. Service was friendly and my drink came out quick. I ordered the Dirty Matcha with oatmilk, which is a matcha latte with a shot of espresso. It was just how I like it, not too sweet and the matcha wasn't chalky. There were other specialty drinks that piqued my interest but will have to come back another time to try them. Looks like they have monthly specials too - below is a pic of April's specials. Skip the big corporations and support this local small business!

I have a very busy day today so needed the pick-me-up from coffee bean. I love this location…read morebecause the staff are all so welcoming and helpful. Sometimes it can be slower w the morning rush, but I am never disappointed with their attitudes. I ordered the Large, Mocha, iced, protein latte today and it made me feel like a new woman like any other day that I order it.

Don't write review for anything at all but this one I just I have to. Don't bother me if the…read moreemployees are not friendly at all or they are having a bad day. I understand. But anyway, my complaints was the person who took my order messed up my order. I have allergies to lactose and I asked the guy for oak milk. It messed it up the first time, then when I asked him added whole milk. Waited another 5 minutes and second time he did not add oak milk again. I have to go back for the 3rd time. My ask is that they should take that allergies seriously and it can be severe to some people.

A Little A Latte is food truck located at Kapolei Regional Park. Their schedule & menu are posted…read moreon their IG account @alittlealatte. I've been following different matcha places and heard about this one through a repost from a friend... sooooo you already know... your girl gotta get some! There was a line when we arrived and it was so worth the wait! We ordered 4 drinks from their seasonal menu. The owners were so nice and friendly! Our drinks were ready quickly after ordering. Each of the drinks really stood out in flavor! The cookie butter matcha was so delicious and rich in flavor. The dragon rose lemonade was the perfect amount of sweet and tangy. The lilikoi cream matcha was amazing! A hint of lilikoi with every sip! Lastly, the strawberry guava lemonade was very tasty. It wasn't overwhelming sweet, but you could taste the two fruit flavors with every sip of the lemonade. It was super refreshing! It was perfect for a sunny day! So, if you're in the area, check em out and even if you're not... take a day to travel to someplace new. Ua pau ka moʻolelo.

Went to A Little A Latte on a Sunday morning around 8 AM when they were at Kapolei Regional Park…read more The line was SO long. We ended up waiting about 45 minutes, and there were only two workers handling everything. The person taking orders seemed to have tunnel vision and was very focused on getting through the line. They weren't the friendliest, but honestly, I can understand it given how busy they were and how much they had to keep up with. That being said, the coffee was REALLY good! So much flavor and definitely worth trying. I would absolutely get it again--my only hesitation is the crazy long line and wait time. Overall, great coffee, but be prepared to wait if you go during a busy morning especially over the weekend and during holidays.

Dessert milk tea yay! Always lighting speed at this place, zero wait or line , how do they do it?…read moreEven once I ordered 3-4 drinks and shaved ice with my family and still super fast! Is it because they are Chinese? I always talk to them when I go. Fast, friendly and the drinks are great and surprisingly cheaper than a Starbucks! Go get some, you won't regret it!

Tea is my thing…read more.. I've seen Coffee or Tea? whenever I'm in the area but really have the hardest time finding parking at this Crossroads at Waipio complex which is probably why the limit customer parking to 30 minutes to be fair but then that leaves you little time to sit and relax as they do have some tables inside to do so. After finishing at Car Wash 808 Express I though to give it a try and was lucky enough to get a parking and knew it was meant to be as I walked in liked what I saw inside as it's nice and clean and quite spacious and had many of the snacks and treats to choose from as well. I did notice their featured drinks and the Honey & Lemon Black Tea which sounded exactly what I needed and though I'm able to adjust the sweetness and ice level as well is nice to enjoy my drink, the staff made it very fast and efficient giving me lots of time to run over to Golden Coin for some lunch as well. Love this cozy spot though the time limit does deter me from visiting here as I do like to sit and enjoy my tea sometimes as well. Thank you!

I've come to this boba shop probably over 20 times because their boba is definitely good. So…read morewritting this review i'm definitely going to be honest. Their boba is one of my favorite, they have lots of flavors and different kinds of mixes and in my opinion all of them are good! The downside is they do take kind of long to make your drinks. I get 2 drinks and wait 15 minutes minimum. If youre ever ordering and don't know what you want just wait on the side and look at menu because sometimes the owner is not as patient if you don't know what you want and she's ready. Never had a super bad experience customers service wise, so that's why i keep supporting local and their boba is one of the best!

I needed to wait for my ride, so why not get a treat to fill the time? I was so excited to see that…read morethey had a coconut & pandan drink. "Coconuty w/pandan." Yummmy!! I decided to get a drink for my hubby, so I got him the lihing calamansi slush. He really enjoyed it. You can watch the fish they have for sale while waiting for your order. I'm glad that there were tables outside that I could sit at and enjoy my drink while waiting for my hubs.