Nalu Health Bar & Café is such a solid spot, especially if you're looking for something fresh,…read morequick, and actually satisfying. Parking is super easy with the complimentary structure, and the café is located on the bottom floor alongside other vendors. One thing I immediately appreciated was how well air-conditioned the entire market is--it's nice and cool, which makes sitting and eating there really comfortable. The cashier recommended the turkey pesto croissant, but suggested swapping it onto ciabatta since it's one of her favorites--and I'm so glad I trusted her. It was phenomenal. The flavors were balanced, the bread held everything together perfectly, and it felt like a step above your typical sandwich. I also had what looked like a simple salad, but the vinaigrette and candied pistachios really elevated it and made it feel more thoughtful than expected. The staff across the board were friendly and welcoming, and there's plenty of seating--whether inside the café or out in the open market area. Honestly, the value surprised me the most. I paid under $13 for everything, which is hard to beat for the quality. Definitely a spot I'll be coming back to.

Decent food but poor service…read more Nalu Health Bar & cafe is located in the south shore market at Ward on the ground floor. Seating is limited so it may be difficult to find seating especially during high traffic meal times. May have better luck finding seating outside. I've been here multiple times for lunch and had multiple different items. The acai bowl are good. I like getting the Nalu salad which is always a decent serving and tastes fresh. The sandwiches are also pretty tasty. My main issue is the service. I'm not sure if part of their training is to ignore the customer as much as possible because that has been my experience on multiple occasions. The most recent visit, I had ordered online and was going to pick up m food for takeout. There were three workers at the front just talking. I walked to the counter and was ignored. I could see where the orders are placed and didn't see anything there so figured my order wasn't ready yet. I stood on the side for at least 5 minutes without any greeting or acknowledgement. Not a single person made eye contact with me. When I saw an order placed on the back counter one of them grabbed it and placed it on the takeout counter without calling out the name and went back to chatting. I had to actively try to get their attention at which point I was looked at like I was bothering them. Asked if my order was ready and was handed it without any further interaction. I don't expect happy go lucky people and conversation but at least basic customer service.

The only smoothie spot I will be going to from now on. Recently discovered Fancy Fresh Food Shop…read more(not even through social media) and I don't know what rock I've been living under my entire life lol. My bf and I got the reusable jars so we could come back for $7 refills. This smoothie is such a good deal, idk if you can find fresh fruit smoothies for this price anywhere else on the island. My first time here I got the strawberry lychee, which was super good!! If you want a less sweet option the passion fruit mango has more of a tang/tartness. We got lucky the first time we came (on a Sunday morning), as there was no line. The second time we came there was a wait of about 10 people in front of us!! I'm told that's pretty normal for this shop. While waiting in line the sweet owner handed out samples of the strawberry blueberry smoothie--also amazing and a combination I probably wouldn't have ordered on my own. The strawberry guava and strawberry banana smoothies are also as you might guess SO good. 10/10 I will be coming back with my reusable jar soon!!

Love me a good ol'fashion mom & pop shop! They don't skimp on fresh in their shop name. Whole…read morefruits, freeze dried fruit, sliced and ready to-go fruit is available for purchase. Menu selection is packed w/ all kine! You can even build your own. $7 for 24oz $10 for 32oz (refillable for $7) Parking is slightly tight and entrance is on S. Beretania right after the shop so drive slow to see it. Reverse parking recommended to make easy exit. Shop owner is a sweet lady! It's just her so be patient and kind. The wait is not long. They use real fruit for their smoothies, non of that fake syrup stuff, you can taste the difference. No sit down area, it's an order to go kinda spot. My faves so far: Freeze dried fruit packet $15, dragonfruit & strawberry smoothie $7. Definitely returning!

Amazing amazing amazing…read more Perfect acai texture and flavor, did not melt the entire 30min we were sitting outside and devouring it. We also tried the veggie wrap and burger, and both were equally EXCELLENT. We will definitely make an effort to come back as much as we can in the 6 days we have left here.

My third visit to this cafe. I am trying to recall where HiBlend was previousy located...I want to…read moresay it was on Rycroft across from what is now The Park on Keeamoku. They are in a medical building - Kaheka Professional Center - their entrance is on Kaheka Street. Smoothies are competitively priced, most are $11 for 20 oz. The menu choice is extensive. Besides smoothies they offer juices, coffee beverages, acai bowls, and sandwiches, what one woud expect from a health cafe. I got their Detoxinator this Saturday afternoon as I've been fighting the 48 hour intestinal flu. I am hoping this doesn't pass thru my system...ahem. It was a standard detox smoothie. Blue Magic Smoothie was very good. Cocounut water, blue spirulina, various fruits, and agave.

I really like pressed juicery. If I had more money to spend on juice, I would get it more often…read more I recently got the açaí protein bowl to try and it was good. The only thing was that there was so little of the base, the açaí part. Usually you don't get enough toppings but this one had so little of the actual açaí part. The bowl itself is very shallow so not very much can fit in anyway. The taste is good though. It always makes me feel so healthy to come here. The people are nice and there are so many options! I really like it but I just can't come all the time.

Review for the 1-day Reset Cleanse. This appears to be new…read moreand different from the previous 6-juice only 1-day cleanses they offered before. This one adds little shots and tonics and probiotics and all the things, AND it includes 2 protein smoothies which give you 55gm of protein/day so you really get everything and feel full. The first time they put stickers on all my bottles so I knew which one to do first/second/etc, but yesterday I didn't get instructions and they weren't labeled, which sucked. I don't remember which one goes with what. Make sure you take a picture so you know what order to drink them because it absolutely makes a difference. I never really loved any of their "cleanses" before, to me it was more of a gimmick and I was always hungry. BUT this new one they are marketing as a 1-day reset provides comprehensive explosive results fairly quickly so make sure you stay home. I love it. This would be good to do the day before the colonoscopy prep so you don't have to drink so much of that bowel prep solution.

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.

Food: Yummy and fresh. Good morning start for breakfast and a nice dip in the ocean right after…read more Service: It was ok, they were nice. Ambiance: Small and tight. Barely any seating. Better as a grab and go. Decent lines to order.

Hands down the best acai bowl I've ever had in my life. I got the Brazilian base acai with the…read morepremium topping (no extra charge) which includes fresh strawberries, banana, blueberries, granola, and honey. The acai is so thick and flavorful, the granola has the perfect crispy texture, and the HONEY - incredible; simply out of this world. This place has literally ruined all future acai bowls for me. I came twice. The first time I got the regular size (16 oz) and the ratio of acai to toppings/granola was perfect. I got the large (24 oz) during my second visit and felt the ratio was off with not enough toppings/granola for the amount of acai in the large. If you want a well balanced bowl I recommend going with the regular size. Not much seating available, more of a grab and go type of place. Both times I took my acai bowl to enjoy by the beach :) can't think of a better way to start the day on this beautiful island.

Tropical Tribe is a cute hidden gem with tasty eats! It is located on the bottom floor of a little…read moreshopping center. It can be a little tricky to find. It is an order and pick up at the counter eatery. My daughter (an açaí bowl junkie) had read the reviews and really wanted to try an açai bowl so we set out to find it. We visited on a Monday morning for breakfast. The decor is beachy and tropical . The vibe is casual and relaxed. It has a tiny indoor seating area and a few tables outside. We sat outside. We ordered a latte, an açai bowl, and a smoothie. I was bummed that my smoothie could not be customized. The base was premade so I was not able to make any adjustments to it. Our items were ready in a reasonable amount of time. The portion size was a little smaller than we expected. As for taste, the açai bowl was good. The smoothie was a little bland, but at the same time, had a tad too much honey. Service was wonderful. We would visit again.

Nice options, we chose the "I Lava You" açaí bowl with a scoop of macnut butter…read more Great service, quick on making it. This location is in the food court of a mall (lower level) so we took it to a nearby park to eat.

Service was great and very kind! I was promptly served & my order came out quickly without ordering…read moreonline. Original açaí bowl was delicious! Only complaint would be the pricing. $14 for this small little thing seems a little steep! Overall would recommend!

I was craving mangoes so badly, so I decided to try Mango Mango Dessert at Ala Moana, and it did…read morenot disappoint. It can be surprisingly hard to find really good mango drinks and treats in Hawaii when it's not mango season, so this place was exactly what I was looking for. My boyfriend ordered the mango strawberry smoothie, and I got the special mango juice smoothie with added rice balls because I was craving something similar to mango sticky rice. I was a little hesitant at first because the special mango juice smoothie comes with sago, which I had never tried before, but it ended up being delicious. The smoothie was fresh, sweet, and incredibly refreshing. The rice balls were the perfect addition and completely satisfied my mango sticky rice craving. The staff were super kind and patient, answering all of our questions and helping us decide what to order. There is also plenty of seating both inside and outside, making it a great place to sit and enjoy your dessert. I loved it so much that we went back twice in one week. If you love mango, this spot is definitely worth a visit!

Mango Mango so nice they named it twice! This place offers so many light and refreshing desserts…read morewith mango as its star ingredient! I've been here a few times with my family and I never regret it. It's an average size shop for a mall and it's always clean with helpful employees. It's such a fun, light and fruity treat in comparison to heavier options offered. Give your gut a rest from all things fried and dive into the joy that is Mango Mango.

I walked here for lunch with my coworkers and got the caprese panini. It was yummy although a…read morelittle on the small side. Seating was pretty limited, about 6 small tables inside and two tables outside although it was very sunny on those spots. Our food was ready quick and service was fine. My coworkers said their açaí is the best in town so I'm going to try that next time.

Late Friday night, and realized I had not had an acai bowl on our trip yet. We just finished…read morepicking up musubis across the street and looked on yelp real quick to find a nearby spot. Nalu was convenient and the menu was simple, but read the ingredients of the acai bowls and thought those would be a great combo. Walked in and there were only a few people eating outside and in. Only one person in front of us in the ordering line. Was not terribly noisy or quiet. Ordered a Queens Bowl with the employee and waited a few minutes to get the bowl and ate it there. They have a water dispenser there along with cups. Nice mixture of the Queens bowl with the crunchiness of cacao nibs, along side with the dollop of peanut butter, coconut flakes, honey drizzle, soft bananas, and tart acai. Would come back for the same bowl!

Well, this may not be a fancy pastry shop, they have a solid assortment of pastries, and their…read moreMalasadas are some of the best I've ever had. I highly recommend stopping in and grabbing their coconut peanut butter or macadamia nut peanut butter. They also have several other variations, including chocolate. They also offer local honey. Their peanut butter is highly sought after back in the states. So if you're here grab a combo and give it a try, you just might find yourself ordering some online once you've given it a try.

I stopped by here yesterday morning for a coffee and a malasada. While traveling I try to hit up a…read morenew local coffee shop every day and on this morning it happened to be Maleko Coffee and Pastries. This might be one of the only places in Waikiki open at 4 AM which is perfect if you've just arrived the night before from the East Coast. The inside of the shop feels homey. They have a display case full of pastries along with additional baked goods set out nearby. For my coffee on this morning I decided to go with a coconut latte and then ordered a blueberry malasada while my father went with a custard-filled one. At Maleko, the malasadas are pre-made but not filled until you order which I think is a smart move. I first tried my blueberry malasada and thought it was good. The dough was light and fluffy and the filling had a great flavor. As for my coffee, I have to agree with other reviews that the syrup made it overly sweet. I still drank it, but I definitely would have preferred something less sweet. The bottom line for me is that I would head back here again for the malasadas. As for the coffee, I would probably pass unless you prefer your drinks on the sweeter side.