We came around 2p on our first day on the island and were so bummed that they had closed early that…read moreday due to being short staffed. We were able to make it back later in the week and loved our acai! All of the bases are blended, rather than a scooper sorbet, and which made the bowls less sugary and more refreshing. I ordered their most popular, the Sau Sai bowl and loved it! The employee was so friendly and accommodating, offering her recommendations and allowing me to make substitutions. I added papaya on top and it was perfection. Favorite acai spot we found on the island and wish we had more time to come back!

Stopped by around 2:50pm on a Thursday, basically right before they closed. It's inside the…read moreKukuiʻula Local Market near the back of the store. Parking is limited, but it was empty at that time so no issues for us. The decor is very island-y. We ordered the sau sai acai bowl. Got a buzzer and it went off within a minute. Flavor-wise, it was just okay. The sau sai leaned a bit sweet, toppings were pretty limited (blueberries, strawberries, banana), and the acai itself wasn't very strong. Not bad, but nothing that really stood out.

This place is a must try! They have something for everyone…read more Went here twice and service was always fast and friendly. The shop is clean and bright. They have shelves full of products, including honey, olive oil and matcha to name a few. They also have a fridge stocked with grab and go items like their house made salads and soups, as well as their juices and PB. They also sell their brand of honey, beef tallow, and hot sauces. I loved being able to sample all their hot sauces before buying mini bottles to take home (3 for $10)--be warned that some are SUPER spicy (but tasty). Their papaya smoothie bowl with ocean vibes base was AMAZING!! I thought the frozen fruit topping was going to be gross and hard to eat but it has a great chew and was so tasty. Don't even get me started with the passion fruit on it...to die for! The granola and the papaya were also fresh and delicious. Overall I give it 10000/10! I will surely be thinking about it when I'm back home In California. I also tried their Omega This juice that had soursop, orange, mango, dragon fruit, pineapple, and chia seeds and it was soooo refreshing and sweet. I love the addition of whole chia seeds in the drink. I got a Gut Shot ($1) that had kimchi juice to aid my digestive system. I'm a big kimchi lover and this shit was smooth and easy to drink, like a less spicy and slightly sweeter kimchi brine. I also tried their chili and egg breakfast burrito, not a whole lot of flavor and something I wouldn't personally get again. My fiancé liked it though. It's dairy and meat free, but does contain eggs. I liked that it came with 2 sauces on the side, a salsa and an aioli of some sorts. The burrito was a lot better with the aioli. There is patio seating outside in the front and back. We came one day while it was pouring rain but we were able to sit outside without getting wet which I loved so we could eat and watch the rain. Free parking available in front or in the back parking lot of the shopping plaza. Tons of other great food and stores in the plaza that are worth a try as well, including the bakery right next door for some cookies.

Every time we're on the island we go here daily. The fresh juices are amazing and the sun dries are…read morefun the experiment with. Don't forget to grab a loaf of Banana Bread for your room and the flight home. Oh, and the staff. Fantastic and friendly. Don't to bring your bottles back for recycling

Delicious delicious the serving was a perfect size. The price was good for the amount always loved…read moreaçai bowls are my favorite. I'll be coming back a lot. Service was good kind and friendly. I will be telling friends about this place.

My wife and I stopped by here after a long walk along Poipu Beach. It was a warm day and an Acai…read morebowl sounded so good. Saw the good reviews and thought we would give it a try. The lady at the window was super nice and friendly. Had a nice smile on her face and let us know they were busy and she would get our order out as soon as possible. Both of our orders looked amazing upon delivery to the window. Fruit looked fresh. My wife and I set under a shady tree nearby and enjoyed our bowls. We were very happy with what we got and the value. Price was ok. No complaints. I would recommend this stand. Lots of options and worth a stop.

Truly had the best smoothie of my life here, zero exaggeration (nutty monkey with vanilla protein,…read morefor the record)-- after one order we were hooked and came here daily during our most recent visit to Kauai, and we'll certainly miss it back home! Everything is fresh, made from scratch right on site. Ambiance is great-- enjoy your smoothie/food in the shady picnic area alongside the shop, they have chalk out to entertain the kids. All the service we received on every visit was so kind, we got to chatting with the owner and she was so friendly and just insanely hardworking. She's created something special with Leahi and we felt very lucky to get to experience it.

YUM!!! Best vegan food I have had in so long. Blown away by the balance of flavors. We had the Le'…read moreahi bowl and Utu Watu smoothie. Could not get enough

I have tried every shaved ice business on the island, this one is my favorite. My family comes back…read moreevery year and visit multiple times each trip. I highly recommend the natural fresh fruits . The owner Mindy is always super friendly and takes pride in a quality product. The location is conveniently located and overlooking Lawai beach. You won't be disappointed!

Great shave ice, friendly service, and they were even open on Thanksgiving!…read more Our family are big fans of shave ice and this was our first experience at riptides. We appreciated that they have both fresh fruit syrups and local made syrups. Your can see the attention to detail in how they make shave ice here, inserting holes in the ice to allow the syrup to mix throughout, even topping the Mac nut ice cream version with Mac nut on top (made my mom Mac nut ordering family a little jealous). While the line can get long, it moves and you can just turn and face the ocean which is 10 ft away, so not a bad view while you wait. Mindy the owner, was kind and friendly. If you're craving shave ice, put riptides on the top of your list. It's by far the best shave ice place on Kauai.

Love this little market!…read more They have a small grocery selection as well as hot food and baked goods. Also açaí bowls, smoothies, and coffee. I ordered soft serve with their chocolate haupia flavor and it was amazing. So fresh and creamy and flavorful!

Came here for smoothie and it was refreshing! Would recommend and come back if I am back. The…read moreservice was quick.

We were very happy to stumble upon the fact that this was a restaurant in addition to a market. We…read morecame twice in three days. We sat on the patio but they call the main dining room however it is outside. The host and the servers were very nice on both days helping us choose our dishes and beverages. The first night were shared the shrimp and unui (sp?) patties. They were tasty and slightly sweet but over-charred and the sauce served with them did not complement them very well. It needed a fresher sauce or something with a little kick The first night I Had the chicken Which is actually a tiny little bird I should've known from the name. - pouisson. It was well cooked, but there was very little meat on all of the bones. And also needed a sauce of some kind. The one baby bok choy was a nice addition. Two of the group had the fish and chips it was made with swordfish that night and was very tasty. However, the chips were slightly limp and not hot. No one wanted to return them, but they really were not very good. One of the other entrées was the veggie bowl with seared Aji tuna and it had quinoa at the bottom with lots of roasted beets and other vegetables. It was a very good dish. The second time I ordered the grilled seafood bowl because that night they were offering Oppa as the grilled fish on the kebabs/skewers that were served on top of the bowl the seafood was cooked, absolutely perfectly, and it had pickled cucumbers, pickled red onions, slightly cooked carrots, and then regular cucumbers on top of lightly dressed soba noodles. It was a very tasty and hearty bowl. We also ordered a kale, beet and blue cheese salad for the table, but what came out was their strange version of Caesar salad, which has chickpeas on it which of course we did not want. It took them quite a while to bring the kale and beet salad to the table, however when they did, it was quite tasty a combination I would not have thought of on my own The first night we ordered the passionfruit cheesecake which had a strange chocolate crust that was too thick and a very light topping of passionfruit. It was fine, but we would not order it again. The whole restaurant is a nice change from all of the really overpriced offerings in the area. The food is fresh and tasty and the service is professional and fun at the same time.

Best poke bowl that I had on Kauai!…read more This restaurant has outdoor seating and also a health-centered grocery store inside. It's in the main Poipu outdoor shopping mall area. We ordered takeout and while waiting for our food, we browsed the grocery aisles and then checked out the surrounding shops. I really enjoyed the Ahi poke bowl. There was this tasty kimchi cucumber on the side with sweet o ions and avocado. The fish was fresh. G got the quinoa and vegetable bowl, topped with roasted chicken. It was a delicious salad with beets, macadamia nuts, kale, and more- and the chicken was nice and moist.

Got there around 7:30am and waited about 15 minutes to order. Staff was so friendly and patient…read more Lots of wildlife, easy parking and great tasting drinks. Lavender matcha latte was delicious and a great price. I tried the black brewed tea which was also great. Coffee was said to be smooth! Great place to grab a quick bite to eat. Lots of people coming and going. Some benches to sit on but took ours to go!

Ordered the fruit bowl, açaí bowl and bagel with peso schmear…read more "Frozen fruit on top of açaí bowl should be illegal. Coffee okay. " "For the price point there should be more pudding" "Solid bagel. No notes" We like the staff and the chickens!!

Hands down the best shaved ice place in Kauai in my opinion! We got the Chevron, which was coconut…read more+ lime with coconut chia seed on top -- super refreshing after a long hike! The fruit syrups did not taste overly artificial or too sweet, which is my gripe with a lot of shaved ice places (for example, I did not like Jojo's Shaved Ice as much). I want to come here again to try their other flavors! There was essentially no line when we went at around 4pm on Friday, and we got our shaved ice very quickly after we ordered. We ate outside in a beautiful outdoor area with benches shaded by trees. Parking might be kind of hard to find depending on time of day. There is a small lot near the musubi truck, as well as a few street parking spots out front.

What an adorable trendy place. Friendly staff and quick service…read more I got the Chevron (lime and coconut). It was SO good. Very refreshing and honestly was so perfect. I could eat that every day!

Like I mentioned in the caption, I'm not exaggerating when I say the açaí bowls at Aloha Aina are…read morethe best I've ever had. That's a huge claim, but nothing else has come close for me. The flavors, the texture, the freshness, everything is just spot on every single time. And honestly, it's not just the açaí bowls. Pretty much everything on the menu stands out. The smoothies are incredible, the ingredients always taste fresh, and somehow everything feels healthy while still tasting great. One of my favorite spots to grab something quick that actually tastes amazing. The staff and management are awesome too, and the whole place just has a really good vibe. You can genuinely feel the Aloha in everything they do. God, I love this place. Here's a tip: order online from their website and skip the line. There is always a line and it's so much faster to just walk in and have your item already waiting for you. You just go straight to the counter for pick up and bingo bango.

Ordered the Puhi smoothie, the adapt mushroom drink and the mermaid bowl…read more All gorgeous colors. Good portions and great flavor ! Very unique options and lots of to choose from.