We need more plant shops like this on island!…read more I love coming here to get my plant fix. The plants are so beautiful and every time I go, an employee has helped me. It was also very nice because I wanted a specific plant and they took my name down so they can let me know when it comes in. One of my favorite plant shops on island!

Iniital visit the other day to Plantoem...a cafe / plant nursery. It's been open for awhile on…read moreWaialae Avenue in what may be the smallest two-story shopping plaza in town, Lafite Plaza. Go up the ramp to dedicated parking stalls for patrons; avoid the stalls demarcated, reserved. There are street metered stalls along Lafite and, the adjacent structure, Kaimuki Plaza. Plantoem offers a relaxing ambiance upon entrance. Navigate the jungle of plants to access the cafe counter. I requested the Yerba Mate which is only available for in-house. A container with filtered straw was provided alongside a thermal carafe...there was enough hot water for 2.5 servings. The barista was a bit bemused when I ( humorously ) mentioned I swallowed some sediment from the straw...not being used to drinking yerba mate in this traditional way. I felt a little less of a gringo after that beverage. The main dining area is to the left. A nook to the back of the counter is a laptop/device free zone...and I sat in that hideaway...perused a book on interior design ( a few books are available) ...and enjoyed the yerba mate. Hours are from 700a till 500p - Mondays thru Thursdays. Fridays are 700a to 700p. Saturdays are 1000a - 700p. Sundays: 1000a until 500p.

This place was great, beautiful restaurant. Not to mention, the food was even better…read more I had their loco moco with fried tempura kimchi and it was not what I was expecting. The dish, despite sounding quite heavy, turned out to be quite light and balanced. The kimchi tempura was a beautiful add on to the loco moco to add texture and lightness to the dish. Would recommend anyone who comes here to try this. Service was fast and good as well.

Came on a Friday morning to try Koko Head Cafe for the first time and got out of the restaurant…read morefeeling satisfied. The interior of the restaurant felt homey. The menu boasts unique & well-executed twists on your familiar breakfast items. Their Specials menu also seem to change everyday. I ordered the Breakfast Congee, my boyfriend ordered the Koko Moco, and we had the Strata from their Daily Specials, to share. Breakfast Congee: 9/10. Comforting and yummy. I wasn't expecting that all of the toppings would mix well together and elevate the seemingly simple taste of congee. I could taste a bit of spice due to the chili oil, which added to the combination of many other flavors. I needed something comforting in the morning so it really hit the spot. Koko Moco: pretty good in terms of the taste but the portion was a little smaller than expected, but we had the Strata to share and felt satisfied after having that. Strata: Reading the description on the menu sounded very interesting, but all the ingredients really blended well together! I found myself eating the congee and strata alternately during our meal. Although there was a bit of a wait for the food to arrive (it was a busy Friday morning with a 25-40 minute wait to be seated), the service was great and the staff were attentive to our needs. Ample parking at the Kaimuki Municipal Lot with entrances by 12th Avenue.

Matcha latte with raspberry syrup. Matcha was a deep green and raspberry was a good flavor. Not too…read moreoverpowering but an extra flavor. Cafe has adequate tables though. It is quiet here with soft music. Note that 20% tip is automatically selected when paying by card. I wasn't paying attention and just advanced forward. So pay attention if you want to adjust tip amount. Paid parking in the lot behind and easy entry through the back door.

The Lotus Cafe is located in the heart of Kaimuki and well represents the small-town vibe in which…read moreit sits. The space is clean and comfortable with couches, tables, small chairs, and counter space for a variety of patrons. I went on a weekday, and it was comfortable and quiet, and there was plenty of space to find a seat. The bathroom was accessible and incredibly clean for a town bathroom. Whether you're studying, hanging out with friends, doing work, or just listening to music as I was; the space is proper, and the coffee is even better. I had chosen a hot chai latte with almond milk for this rainy day and sat near the window to just enjoy the vibes. It was delicious and perfect for the weather. Not too spicy and a great foam on top. Pricing is reasonable, and they even offer food items that you can munch on with your coffee. Perhaps I'll have to try the food during a future visit. The staff was friendly and quick with my order and even brought it to my table after ordering. I never felt rushed at all, and it was nice to have found a comfortable space to enjoy a nice cup during the rainy weather. I'll most certainly be coming back again next time I'm in the area.

Cute coffee & matcha spot in Kapahulu!…read more Went here with my brother and boyfriend on a whim, after brunch and on our way to Waikiki. I decided to order the coconut cloud matcha with oat milk and it was pretty good. They don't skimp on the matcha so you can really taste it. It was my brother's first time trying matcha latte so he ordered the iced vanilla bean matcha with whole milk and it did not disappoint! I'll probably try that next time as well :) Service was great. It was a Saturday so it's expected to be kinda busy, but we got our drinks pretty quickly. Parking is very limited but nonetheless I'd definitely come back again!

Starting off with the good, the cashier was knowledgeable about their offerings and super sweet…read more Their menu had a lot of yummy sounding options! The ambiance is super cute and picture-worthy for sure. I'm giving it a 3-star because I ordered an oat milk matcha with half sugar and it ended up tasting very watery (my friends tried my drink also and agreed) -- it only got worse as the ice melted into the drink. I couldn't bring myself to finish it. Also, I wasn't asked what size I wanted so they just automatically charged me for a medium, which I didn't realize until after paying and walking away from the register. The price point is relatively okay, around $8 for a medium but not sure if it's worth it given the quality of my matcha.

They had the best tasting matcha we had on the trip! When I say best tasting, they had the best…read morequality. They didn't have tons of matcha flavors, but we ordered: Strawberry Matcha 4/5 Lemonade Matcha 4/5 It has to be a 4/5 for me cause although the quality was the best, it wasn't the best flavors. I've had places that do both. I love a good balance of strawberry and matcha, this one the strawberry flavor wasn't super noticeable. That's probably more of a preference thing though. It's a super small quaint spot. There's seats available, but it's more of a pick up and go spot. They have restrooms and a little shop to buy custom local swag. The service was good, nothing crazy! Not tons of parking. Overall, I would totally come back!

Heard so many good things about this spot and I finally got to try it when visiting back home…read more Daily whisk matcha is located at a house like building and there is a sign on the outside which is helpful. It's a small shop so it can get crowded and they have 2 outdoor patio tables. I ordered the guava vanilla matcha and my friend got the strawberry matcha. Upon first sip we both thought it was quite good but the matcha is very subtle. I do find that this is the type of drink you have to finish fast cause once the ice is melted it waters down your drink.

Cute coffee spot in Kaimuki. The owners Doug and his wife are super nice & friendly. We had a…read moreguest from Florida visit and decided to let him experience a place with a local laid back feel to it rather than the typical noisy, bustling tourist spots around Waikiki. This was absolutely the vibe we were looking for! I had the Matcha Latte with Azuki, which was excellent. Two thumbs up for the Mango/Pineapple Smoothie, and two flavors of scones. All were delicious. There are also sandwiches and pizza breads that I would like to try next time. I would definitely recommend this place!

Sadly, this location is now closed. Disappointing to lose another lunch spot with fresh options.read more

Beautiful representation of what eating breakfast in Hawaii should be!…read more From the beautiful driveway up to the restaurant filled with fragrant flowers and birds chirping to the unique and delicious offerings It was so hard to choose what to get! I had a most memorable breakfast here with my friend Lisa she's always so good and introducing me to unique restaurants on Oahu

I enjoy having breakfast here because it's away from the city. Menu seems to be healthy options…read morewhich I appreciate. Service is great; they always repeat the order making sure that's what we want. It's a relaxing take your time atmosphere. On my last visit I went to the restroom and didn't realize how big the shop is. Please continue to support the mission of Salvation Army. We'll be back when we return next year.

Always efficient and cheerful service and ONO food! Kaila has managed to hit the perfect tone in…read morethe perfect place and consequently created a WINNAH!

This place is always busy for a reason!…read more We came here after a hike and between the two of us, we had a hard time finishing two things off the menu (but we still ordered 3 things!! -waffle, eggs Benedict, and breakfast burrito). Their portion sizes are big and of course... they're one of the best breakfast restaurants on the island so the flavors are always good! Considering how busy they are, the servers are still always attentive and sweet. It's always such a great experience coming here. The only thing that stops me from coming is the line, but once I'm in, I'm reminded that it's worth waiting for!