We were recommended to try this place this I never gave poi. The food was good and Percy snack to…read moretake the beach. I would definitely eat poi again.

Hawaiian plate was great! Our family LOVES their kulolo! This time I also bought taro Mochi…read morecake, which was even better than the Kulolo! The owner was so nice and helpful! She helped pack our Kulolo and Taro Mochi Cake to go since we were bringing it back to Oahu.

Chili pepper chicken was amazing!! Crunch and taste spot on. Potato Mac salad was good, just needed…read moremore salt.

Tucked away in Hanalei, Village Snack Shop & Bakery serves up a wide array of dishes, from classic…read morebreakfasts to meat plates to coconut pie. The must-try is the chili pepper chicken, which features crispy skin breaking off juicy chicken meat which is covered with a savory, sweet, and spicy sauce. It's like if Korean fried chicken had a baby with Chinese sweet and sour stir fried chicken - phenomenal. The storefront is on the smaller side with limited seating, but the quality of the food is absolutely worth it.

Such a nice restaurant right by the pool! We started with the kampachi and Wagyu Merguez, both were…read moredelicious! For our entrees, we got the truffle pasta and the snapper. The snapper wasn't too fishy and had a really good sauce, but I definitely enjoyed the pasta more! We ended with the chocolate dessert since we were celebrating my birthday and that was probably the best part!! So good. Service was awesome, our server was kind and attentive. I'd definitely come back for the vibes, view, and good food! The menu is a little small, but everything we tried was tasty and did not disappoint.

Exceptional service from Aleah, Hiílanií, Branden & Kyle!…read more The bartenders at Sandbox at 1 Hotel Hanalei are truly outstanding. Every time I'm there, they manage to stay calm, composed, and professional even when things get busy, while still making every guest feel welcomed and taken care of. Aleah, Hiílanií, Branden, and Kyle each bring such a warm, inviting personality to the experience. They're attentive without being overbearing, genuinely friendly, and incredibly knowledgeable. You can tell they care about creating a great experience, not just serving a drink. Their ability to maintain that level of hospitality under pressure is impressive and really sets them apart. They make Sandbox feel relaxed, welcoming, and special. A fantastic team and a true reflection of the hospitality you hope for at 1 Hotel Hanalei. Highly recommend!

It isn't the beaches. It isn't the mountains. It isn't the world class, lush, green scenery and…read moreweather. I'm convinced people spend $3.5 million dollars on a house in Hanalei for one reason: chocolate macadamia nut scones. I should be apologizing for to the locals around me who are coming for their daily bread. The lines are long - rightfully so - but anticipation isn't built quickly. Block off your morning for this. Hanalei Bread Company will be the reason why I waste my retirement savings and my children's college fund for a 1/6 ownership in a condo I can't afford. Surely they can't do bread AND great coffee. Bury me in property taxes too. The macchiato (there's only one kind) was perfectly creamy, strong, and served in a perfectly sized 3 oz cup. Don't leave the island without coming here. And then don't leave the island to keep coming here.

Overall pretty mid for me. The line moved steadily but was still a bit of a wait. We got two lattes…read moreand they were super basic, definitely wouldn't come here just for the coffee. I got the Fancy Toast with salmon and it had a TON of salmon, but I couldn't really taste any of the other ingredients. The pastrami sandwich was a little greasy but a good portion. We also tried the cinnamon and strawberries & cream pastries, which were good but nothing crazy. Maybe I'm spoiled coming from LA, but it tasted like any other coffee shop to me. Not bad, just not worth the wait and probably wouldn't come back.

10/28/24 Must have passed by this tiny shop more than a couple dozen times-never knew it was here!!…read more The reviews were pretty accurate about its size, perhaps a room/space for 3-4 maximum (if you're all related & fairly intimate enough to share the personal space). It has a refrigerated showcase/display that features their array of delectable delights. The cacao is grown about10 minutes away from the shop & a picture hangs on the wall (see photo) of the lady, Ms. Mitchell, who makes all the chocolates. This is according to Debra, the lady tending to the shop. I had my heart set on (3 piece @ $7.00) Dark & Stormy plus the 70% Cacao Truffle Turtles (3 piece for $8.50, unless I mixed up the prices). One for the road, Coffee Drop, &2.75 per piece just to try. It was very good, smooth, not overly sweet but I could not detect the coffee taste, but it was quite delectable. Imagine the dimensions of 8 x 8 ft of a shop, the display case at the center towards the back a tad. If you're facing the case, another display case (shelf, no refrigerated) will be on your left with cacao nibs packages. There's a metal bench in front of the shop under the awning of the structure. Debra was personable & attentive. She mentioned that the hours have changed to 12 noon to 5 pm daily. Additionally, she said they've expanded the shop about a square foot recently. I love supporting local businesses & this place gets the thumbs up. FYI, keep the treats cold, they're delicate, or eat them quickly--no problem there. Hahaha Luckily we have a cooler in the car to keep them chilled.

Must stop tiny shop! The chocolate here is incredible. I also highly recommend the 5 piece sampler…read more Jack told us about his wife's passion and chocolates - and the story is so cool! This definitely is a place to visit to try chocolate! Truffles - the outside has a crunchy perfect shell - and the inside of the truffle is very soft and melts in your mouth. Definitely get one of the powerhouse bars there's nothing quite like it. Go give Jack a visit! Located directly across room the Old Hanalei School building.

Wow! So sad we waited so long to try this place during our stay in Hanalei…read more Let's just rate it already. 10/10. Absolutely amazing. Good was some of the best I've ever had. The Churro French Toast is life changing. Full order can easily feed 3-4 people. Crispy, sweet, yet soft and tasty inside. Best description is a combination of a churro, mixed with a cinnamon roll, mixed with a donut. Would highly recommend. They offer a half portion too which is great for 2 people to share. The breakfast burritos are legit. Massive, tasty, delicious, and filling. About the same size and width as a 32oz Yeti bottle. Ordered the veggie burrito with bacon and the Smoked Pork burrito. Loved both. Tots, veggies, cheese, meat, all loaded. Even the salsas were 10/10. Seating is limited, maybe enough for 8-10 people total to sit inside, but they take to go orders and you can walk 5 minutes to Hanalei beach and eat by the ocean. TLDR - Try it, you won't be disappointed.

Absolutely delicious and such a beautiful experience!…read more We had the Garlic Shrimp and the Churros French Toast, and both were incredible! Let me tell you the garlic shrimp was amazing! The shrimp was cooked to perfection: juicy, tender, and coated in the most delicious garlic sauce. Every bite was so flavorful! The Churros French Toast was actually one of the reasons we came here because it's so popular, and it absolutely did not disappoint! It looks like it would be super sweet, but surprisingly, it's not. It's perfectly crunchy on the outside, moist in the middle, and just the right amount of sweetness. So delicious! And to top it all off, you get to enjoy this fantastic food with a beautiful Kauai view. Overall, such a wonderful experience. If you're visiting Kauai, I highly recommend putting Wake Up Delicious on your list you won't be disappointed!

It was very good. I think the reviews are a tad inflated. Try it for yourself. Definitely 4 star…read morebut 5 is a stretch.

We were celebrating my father-in-law's 70th birthday and wanted to have a nice dinner made with…read morelocal ingredients. We were not disappointed. The food was incredible!! It was plated nicely and ready to serve. All dishes were very flavorful. Yantini was a pleasure to work with. She was responsive, helpful, and delivered the food on time to our home in beautiful ceramic dishes. Thank you so much for making this special birthday sooo amazing. We would definitely recommend Yantini and look forward to ordering from her again.

I've been to quite a few poke places throughout the Hawaiian Islands, and honestly, they've all…read morebeen pretty good. But this place is definitely the one that stands out the most to me. My husband ordered the Security Style, and I got the Hanalei Style with jalapeños and a side of wasabi oil. Let me tell you... this was my first time ever trying wasabi oil, and I had never even heard of it before. WOWWWWW, it is a total game changer!! It's so much stronger and more flavorful, and I genuinely don't think I can go back to regular wasabi now. I can't really speak on how my husband's poke tasted because I was way too focused on mine, but he said his was delicious and it definitely looked good! I think we were both so invested in our own bowls that neither of us even bothered trying the other person's. That's how good it was! The poke was so fresh and flavorful. A few more months and I get to come back here and try another item on their menu. I can't wait!

Food was so incredible Quick service…read moreFood was everything I was hoping it would Tasty and fresh The rice was even so gooey and yummy Everything about that establishment is clean

Walked in on a Friday night at 5:30 PM and there was no wait for 2 people. I tried:…read more + Ube pina colada + Peruvian style ceviche + Organic greens, beets and goat cheese + Mahi Mahi and tiger shrimp + Lilikoi cheesecake Highlights were the pina colada and cheesecake. Shrimp was also great. Ceviche and salad were solid, though the chips that came with the ceviche were mid. Sit by a window for amazing mountain views!

This place is in the cute little town of Princeville which has some shopping and is a 10 minute…read morewalk to a beach when you're done with the shopping! We had a wait of like 30 minutes because we wanted a window seat and it was worth it! The view out the window to what honestly looks like it does in Jurassic Park is so good! Okay to the food... I got the curry and literally amazing. I will be coming back here specifically for the curry. My fiancé was over seafood for a little bit so he ordered the waygu burger and he loved it. Overall, really good place and amazing service! Worth the wait, has an amazing view. What could be better? Will be coming back!