There are two amazing locations of this bakery in the Ala moana center. It is absolutely amazing,…read moresuper cute and Kawaii, delicious beautiful looks European, but quintessentially Japanese. I do wish we have this in the Bay Area very much. The people here are very lovely. They are fresh daily baked goods, and if there are just one day old, you get them for discounts while the supply last. I love the special island flavors, animal shaped baked goods, such as hermit crab, and monk seal. It is delicious. The cream is light fluffy, and just right. I basically love everything about this bakery and wish we have that in the Bay Area.

I usually go to Brug at the Ala Moana locations. It was my first time at this location…read more We stopped by in the morning to get some pastries for breakfast. My hubby picked out two pastries and I got the ham & cheese croissant $4.50. The croissant was good and flaky. Today, I felt like getting something savory. There was a pastry with fruit on top that was calling my name. I'll be sure to get it next time. They also sell coffee and soft serve ice cream here.

Ambiance is nice when it's not crowded like at 8:15 am. Absolutely, no one is sitting...empty…read more Service is great! People are friendly and accom-modating. Area is nice and clean. Food is great except for the bland Turkey bacon. No figure?! It's not the real thing! LOL ! That's not their fault, but should change brand. My eggs were fluffy and corn beef hash saved the day! Broke da mouth! Actually, I ate my chips while driving because I needed to curtail my hunger a bit before next appointment. But nothing like the zing of dietMountain Dew to wake me up, nice and cold going down. If you're at Queen's Hospital...check the cafe out! Ciao!

I just started coming here on the regular and the staff is always super nice and friendly. The food…read morethat I have picked (and that they have available to select from) is healthy and affordable. Also, I went in today very tired and needed a boost of caffeine. I simply said I wanted something with an esspresso shot and they gave me options for drinks. It was a simple and easy transaction! Overall, I could not ask for anything better from a cafe for work: healthy, affordable, and nice people!

Eliva the new owner is a great bartender and cook. She is from México and makes the best authentic…read moretacos. Great flavor and her homemade salsa is really authentic like my grandma used to make. Her place also has a great karaoke machine. So you can drink, eat, and sing there. I recommend if you ate in her area to stop by here and eat, drink, song :)

A brand spankin' new eatery located on Nuuanu Ave next to Club Boomerang…read more They offer daily specials, since I'm a seafood kinda guy I like the Friday special Mahi Mahi plate. They have spam and hotdog musubi available and they also have fried noodles and fried rice too. I've tried their hotdog musubi for only a dollar and I was surprised of the size. Usually other places sell their musubi's for about a $1.75 or even higher and it's smaller than the ones Boomerang Cafe has to offer. I had a chat with the owner about her new establishment and she said they have just opened up their doors for business, so it's a work in progress. Even though it's their first week opening and my first time here I'm already liking it. This place looks promising.

Laverne, the shop owner, was making colorful ribbon leis when I walked in just after 8:00 am. She…read morewas welcoming and recognized that I wasn't local. We chatted a bit about family as she made my Waffle Dog. KC Original Waffle Dog is her best seller. She prepares daily specials for the lunch crowd. The local newspaper neighborhood shop is small with only one table. A few shelves offer leis, candy and other souvenirs. I order at the rear one of the KC waffle dogs. Lavern starts the griddle and pours the batter and adds a hot dog. It as fun to watch her cook. The waffle batter has crispy edges, which are good. The dog is very hot and I have to eat it with care. Laverne provided Tartar sauce to dip the dog. It's a great little snack. I'd return to try her lunch specials. The prices are really reasonable and I love the local vibe.

Better late than never…read more March 26, 2024. Prince Kuhio Day. A group of us foodies decided to meet up at Mr. Coffee Bean Head (which unfortunately closed) for coffee to support local. Auntie (aka Nadine C.) recommended us to try them, especially new, local small businesses. After we got our cup of Joe, we sat down to discuss our foodie and travel adventures. None of us had eaten breakfast and it was now 8am where adjoining business of Da Ohana Kine Snack Shop (DOK) opened. DOK started off at Ohana Hale Marketplace where several Yeeps on the table remembered this booth. I did see waffle dogs at Ohana Hale Marketplace but never patronized them. Waffle dogs bring back fond memories of KC Drive Inn as they were an iconic business on the top of Kapahulu Ave. I was introduced to them when I'd hang around with my calabash cousin and family. I recall pulling up to this business where they'd order waffle dogs and the peanut butter milkshakes. Before we could even stand up, Peter Y. generously ordered waffle dogs for everyone. It was the first order of the day for the owner and she seemed thrilled. We waited patiently for the grill to get hot so she could prepare them. I love hot dogs with mustard and these waffle dogs are no exception. I generously placed French's yellow mustard on top and chowed down. Loved the crispy edges and the semi sweet doughy center. Great texture and flavor contrasts to the hot dog and yellow mustard. Perhaps it was too early but the owner could have been more customer friendly. Overall, a great experience at DOK where I'd be game for a repeat visit. The waffle dogs hold a special place in my heart as it recalls the fond memories of my childhood days.

I just discovered this cute food trailer "Cafe Parkside" on Yelp as I was looking for restaurants…read morein Kalihi. Not sure where it was located in Kalihi, but I was determined to find it. I was at Richies Drive inn when I remembered to check out this place. It was about a couple lanes or two further down North King Street heading west and sure enough you can spot the cute food trailer in the parking lot. Did you know the family built this wooden cafe on the trailer together?! The Kids helped built this with the direction of their father. They are parked near the street in the shared parking lot with the Pawn shop & Jackson Hewett Tax Servive. It's across the Kapalama Post office but before the old Pizza Hut location and I think after Palace Saimin You would only see the cafe on the trailer from Tuesday-Friday from 11am -5pm. There are some picnic benches and chairs under the canopy tent while you wait. In the beginning they started out in Waimanalo but for now they are here in Kalihi. They are known for their Steak and Shrimp plate and their two huge pieces of boneless fried chicken. They have some regular items and some specials of the day. Best to call ahead and place your order. The fried chicken would take the longest about 10 minutes wait time. They have some other items which sounded good like pot roast pork which is not offered all the time, hamburger steak. Kalbi, loco moco, bbq chicken, etc. On a hot day, shave ice and slushies and slushes floats would be refreshing. They have lemonade and orange aid slushies , but I got an orange aid slushie float with ice cream. I decided to get the fried chicken since I had some time to wait. it was huge as the photos posted and it was $12! It was hot and crispy in a seasoned flour battered. I couldn't wait to take a bite as I was driving, but I just tried part of the fried batter. It was seasoned so it was a little salty for me perhaps I just ate the batter part. The chicken gravy given was really good but having two humongous boneless chicken, I may need more gravy than the large portion cup given. Chicken tasted better after pouring some of the gravy over it. The gravy was yummy and not the brown gravy, but the light tan gravy! I'm looking forward to try more dishes like the rib eye steak, pot roast pork or some other specials. Please support this family own business! Daily specials are posted on their Instagram page @cafeparkside808. They were so nice and down to earth. I was grateful for their great & friendly service and they even offered to bring my order to my car since I wanted to wait in my car. They have some regular customers now but could use more customers since they are a new business. Prices were reasonable with generous portions. Still need to try more plates but I'll give them a rating of 4.5 stars rounded up! Thanks for reading my reviews =)

Sashimi Platters $10 n Sesame Poke $8 lb. They never had this on their menu before but let me tell…read moreyou, buggah is ONO! I called in the order incase I never make in time to pick it up. They have other options of food and They all taste "ONO"! any ways, check them out if you have time Cafe Parkside

I can't help but love this place! The sushi is fresh. The rice is on point. The service is fast and…read morethe price is affordable. It's clean and quiet inside. Couple of tables. Lots of other stuff too. Baked goods and craft drinks. If you're in the area, give them a try!

Let's start off with the good. The restaurant is very clean. Food came out to order like on the…read moremenu really good sushi. Tasty food no complaints on the food. Here's where the situation gets dicey, though I came to enjoy food in your restaurant you own a Brick + Mortar that was decision you decided to make so you added 15% onto my bill because I sat in your restaurant. I asked you if I could tip the girl that served me and then you said it already got applied to your bill 15% when in reality I thought it was good food and good service. I was gonna give the girls $10 but your payment system already charged me 15%. I don't know of any other sushi restaurants charging me to sit in the restaurant, but I will be going to those other restaurants instead of yours thank you for the delicious food. Otherwise the experience was kind of. Meh. There's really no sushi vibe in there you get charged to sit so nobody's really sitting in there everybody orders to go on some cheap China. BS trying to nickel and dime your Client that's wild. There's other solutions you can just charge accordingly and not have to make yourself look like you're cheap and don't want people eating in your restaurant. They're smarter ways to go about things. I think this is foolish on the owners part.

I would say the presentation of our cappuccino cake carried this purchase! And also a plus was that…read morethey have cakes pre made to purchase, which came in handy for my father's birthday. They had an assortment of pastries, cakes, coffee as well. The cake was not strong in flavor, but not overly sweet. A little dry. Service was quick and helpful when I was deciding between the cappuccino and mocha cake. Their points system also gives you deals. It was a beautiful cake, and creative as well. I'll need to try their other offerings soon! As a note parking is very tight over there as it's below SKY the hotel/condo so plan ahead.

I had driven by Paris Baguette a few times and when we decided to walk to Blaisdell we passed by…read moreand went in to check them out. I didn't realize that there was a hotel here, and they are inside. They have a lot to choose from and it all looks delicious. Unfortunately, we weren't hungry but I could use some caffeine, so I ordered a large iced latte. It was alright. Not one of the best. But what I felt was odd was the lackadaisical employees. The two young men were almost robotic. But hey, it's this young generation. I doubt I'd ever go back.

After my medical appointment at the Kuakini Medical Center, I took the elevator to the first…read morefloor. I had some time to pass while waiting for my ride home. I walked into the Kuakini Snack Shop and I met the most friendly and sweetest volunteers Audrey and Cynthia. They informed me of the specials for the day and we chatted for a bit. I purchased the homemade fried rice. So yummy and very reasonably priced here! Under $3 dollars! They make soup, musubis, baked goods, fried rice and more. Many times the homemade items sell out early. Since the shop is generally run by volunteers, the prices are kept low. Manager Renee is not a volunteer, however she exudes selflessness and respect for her volunteers. This was a five star experience because of the volunteers, manager, cleanliness of the shop and of course the delicious homemade food offered to you. Sign up for email notifications of the daily menu. You can call ahead to reserve an order. I will definitely be visiting Kuakini Snack Shop again! Sooner than later, for the homemade food and fantastic volunteers here!

This little snack shop is convenient for anyone working in the building or for one who has time…read morebefore or after a doctors appointment and wanting to grab a quick snack. It has a lot of snacks, soups, sandwiches and drinks for a snack and not really for a regular meal like breakfast and lunch. I guess that's why it's called a SNACK shop and not a cafe, deli, etc. I bought a Ham and Chesse sandwich and it was good! But, the size was for a kid? The Monster Energy Drink is a brand that I love to buy among the other brands out there for their taste and delicious flavors. For me, it's convenient as I am pretty much here at this building during the work day at least once or twice a day or more? I am glad that this place is here and the people working there are friendly too. I will continue to support this local place instead of the mainland owned 7-11 I am surprised that only a few people or more posted about this little snack shop. Maybe, the word will get out and more people in the building will come here for a snack during their busy day. Support local or they will disappear!