We had a blast here! My 7 year old daughter got invited to a birthday party, and even though she…read moreisn't a cat person, she really enjoyed it! I loved: - the easy parking - convenient location (I may have bought the birthday gifts right before at Pearlridge!) - how this is a non-profit that supports people with disabilities and sweet animals - snuggling with the adorable puppies outside available for adoption (I was so tempted!) My daughter loved: - feeding cats - playing with cats I was a little worried because she had a bad experience at a puppy cafe in Japan, but the kittens seemed well behaved. We got to enjoy grilled cheese sandwiches and and apple juice, and some outside food like pizza, because we were celebrating a birthday party. We'd love to come back and play with the animals again!

Toe Beans and Dreams is so freakin' cute. For $15, you get 50 minutes of pure serotonin surrounded…read moreby the cutest cats and kittens. The space is thoughtfully separated into two rooms: one for little kittens and one for the adult cats, which I really appreciated. You're free to wander back and forth between rooms, so it feels relaxed and never rushed. Your visit comes with a small treat for you and a variety of cat toys to choose from! The cats are adoptable, which I thought was such a kind and humane touch. It's clear they genuinely care about finding these cats loving homes. Just a friendly heads-up: scratches can happen. Pretty sure the owner does their best to keep those tiny murder mittens trimmed, but cats will be cats. If you do leave with a few battle scars like I did, they've got you covered with bandaids and lint rollers too, because the cat hair is inevitable. Overall, this place is cozy, thoughtful, and incredibly cute!! Such a lovely experience!! I'd absolutely come back again!!

Such a cute place. Interior design on point…read more Good: - cute kiddie play area so your kids can play while you enjoy some good eats - food is good, not basic stuff, good food - they make the place feel like home, there's Hawaii vintage displays on the way which is so cool to look at - special items on the menu that resonate with Hawaii local culture - looks like they support local businesses with the ingredients they use in their food which is on brand. So just know the high price, u are supporting local. Bad: - price is a bit on the steeper side, but with bishop museum membership you get 10% off, however in their defense, the food is ono The Weird: - I love the interior column in the space, it makes me wonder what was here before!

Tutu's Place is located inside the Bishop Museum. You don't have to pay an entrance fee to get in,…read morejust go through the gift shop. My hubby and I met Auntie for lunch here during winter break. We went on a Tuesday and it wasn't too busy. Since it was during winter break, there were a lot of kids around. Auntie got the Hawaiian Plate $17.99 (kalua pig, white rice, sweet potato, lomi salmon and haupia. My hubby got the Smoked Beef Sourdough Melt $16.99 that came with Maui onion chips. I got the Beef Stew Plate $16.99 that came with white rice and potato mac salad. The sourdough melt and beef stew plate came with measly portions. I counted five pieces of beef on my plate. The Hawaiian plate was worth it. It had so much more food on there. The food was good. It's the same food they serve at Highway Inn. I really liked the smoked beef in the melt. It had a really strong smoky taste. The beef stew was on the salty side. The decor was awesome. It was vintage with wood furnishings and very kid friendly. They even had a play area with books.

Cute cat cafe! The space feels calm and cozy, and the cats…read moreare absolutely beautiful! I also appreciated that a drink is included with admission, and they offer treats for purchase so you can get the kitties to come up to you. None of the cats were particularly affectionate during my visit, which is a first for me at a cat cafe... The kitties seemed to be picked more for their beautiful looks instead of loving temperaments, but I still loved to hang out with them. It was a relaxing and enjoyable experience overall. If you're a cat lover looking for a peaceful break I the mall, it's a nice stop!

Don't even bother coming here. None of the cats wanted to interact, and the staff member kept…read morerepeating every few seconds that each cat was shy, tired, didn't play, or needed space basically not social at all. So what's the point? She also mentioned that cats don't usually like kids, which makes it even more confusing why they'd charge us to come in with our child. It just didn't make sense. Waste of $50

Hawai'i Cat Café is one of my favorite little places near my home that features adoptable, adorable…read morecats and tasty drinks and snacks. They have a great mission: They team up with the Hawaiian Humane Society to showcase cats and kittens that are available for adoption, and if you are vetted and selected, you can take your chosen cat(s) home for their new life with you! Even if you're not in the market for a new companion, you can go to the Café, get a coffee or Italian soda, eat a scone, and pet adorable cats. There's always a nice rotating mixture of frisky kittens and older cats, and some are napping while others are playing. There are toys in the room where the cats are so you can interact with them. I always recommend reservations but you can walk in and see if there are spots available. You get lots of time to interact with the cats and it's usually not packed so there's room to interact with multiple kitties. Please check it out--it's such a good cause!

This is such a fun and interactive experience with cats that are looking for their forever homes…read more All of them are very well behaved. The price is also very affordable compared to other cat cafes. Reservations are recommended. I really like that the visit time is an hour instead of 30 minutes like some other places that charge double the price, which is honestly kind of crazy. I came with my daughter and it was $31 total for an hour of playing with the cats, which I think is totally worth it. They also have a cafe, which adds a nice touch to the experience.

So there are two different models of cat/animal cafes:…read more One type is focused primarily on adoptions, rescue, rehabilitation, education, etc. Many partner with local nonprofit organizations and charities to help address the larger free roaming cat issue(s) on the island. There are many of these types of cat cafes on Oahu. There is also one on Maui. The other type is a for profit business that offers customers the opportunity to relax and interact with beautiful and sometimes exotic animals. This model is very popular in Japan and Cat Cafe MOFF, as a Japanese company, definitely falls into this category. Customers pay for a fixed amount of time with the cats (30 minutes, 1 hour, etc.) The entry comes with a complimentary drink. You can purchase additional treats for the cats. The cats here are not adoptable. They are well cared for in a clean and comfortable environment. The staff is pleasant and attentive to the cats' care and needs. It would not be fair to criticize one for not being enough like the other. Personally, our family supports both. Our kids loved their time at Cat Cafe MOFF and can't wait to return. Located in the Ala Moana Shopping Center. Ground level. Near the food court.

Dead Inside. (Sung to the tune of Devil Inside by INXS):…read more (Heavy, rhythmic bass line begins with the faint sound of a mall fountain and a distant ukulele loop) Found this spot at the Moana mall Past the surf shops and the food court hall "A haven of affection" is what they claim Makes you wonder why the energy's lame... (the energy's tame) makes you wonder, wonder, wonder.... A Persian sits on a velvet throne, Feeling more hollow than a sun-bleached bone, He's got the lineage, he's got the fur, But don't you dare expect a purr. [Chorus] Dead inside, dead inside. Every single one of them dead inside. Dead inside, dead inside Every single one of them dead inside [Verse 2] Like a girlfriend after a blowout fight They turn their backs and they dim the light A Scottish Fold with those flattened ears Hasn't felt a feeling in a thousand years (a thousand years) [Chorus] Dead inside, dead inside. Every single one of them dead inside. Dead inside, dead inside Every single one of them dead inside [Verse 3] They avoid your gaze, they look away. No "meow" to greet you, nothing to say. Like a foster kid who's seen too much They flinch away from a human touch. (a human touch) [Verse 4] You wave a feather, you shake a treat They stay cemented to their seat. Maximum effort, zero return- 28 dollars is what they earned. (you got burned) [Chorus] Dead inside, dead inside Every single one of them dead inside Dead inside, dead inside Every single one of them dead inside

This rapidly growing, veteran-owned business is really taking off! (Pray excuse the Air Force…read moreflight-themed pun) The young owner (whom I met years ago) started out with one truck parked over at the Hickam BX. He now has additional trucks and several kiosks/brick & mortar locations across all the major military installations on Oahu. From Schofield Barracks, to the Pearl Harbor NEX, to the AMC Pax Terminal, and several other sites, it appears he has found a successful marketing and branding strategy. His latest addition is the coffee shop "grotto" on the ground floor of Bldg 1102, where the old Green Bean Coffee franchise used to be. While Green Bean Coffee was a victim of the economic/political impacts caused by COVID, we hope that Drive Thru Joe flourishes for a long time. Here's why I appreciate DTJ: - You order a small coffee and you receive a medium... at the cost of the small! - They have Keto-friendly protein foodstuffs like eggs - Super friendly - Specials and discounts daily - Military themed board of fare - Faster throughput, and reduced interval queuing ("IE-speak" meaning the line now moves faster because they've refined processes and procedures.... When Green Bean was operating there, the line would snake clear around a quarter of the hallway) Spartan decor but the coffee is superb and the food is quite good. No need to spend money on fancy frills when it's a fast turn on serving customers and high quality food & coffee that's important. Mahalo for reading my review.

Merch available. The gatorade was top notch…read more The suspicious sandwich was actually good. I had it with some sorta garlic aoli. Restrooms nearby. Excellent customer service. Very informative. The girl on duty was very polite, very professional, and also very pretty. Good job Elissa!

I went here after work and I love it and that the cat was super friendly and chill and they like to…read morechill a lot idk why this place is rated 3 stars it should be 5 because it's the best place I've been too in a while bec there's no cat cafe places here so 5/5 guys be real

Cat cafe at International Market Place!…read more Once you enter and decide what you want to do, the employees have us scan a QR code and sign forms. Once you sign, they go over a list of rules that are to be followed or they will ask you to leave. They also have merch at the front. Once they do that, they gave us a key for our locker to put away our belongings and a buzzer for when our time is up. Entry also came with complimentary drink tickets! We bought the parfait and dry food to feed the cats, not all cats are able to eat the dry treats so you have to be careful. The cats were so cute, they were sleepy and taking cat naps, did not play too much. However, I found myself playing with one that was inside a tent and ran my nails on the outside and they were interacting by pawing from their side. There was only me and my boyfriend and a couple of other people inside but at the end, a lot of people came in and the cats were more active.

The best place to visit with the greatest owners. My review is long over-due but it is important to…read moreleave it! I came here during my vacation in Hawaii. We drove by and noticed this place and gave the number a ring via Google, and we were able to get an appointment on short notice. The owner came out with a little money, as he was even generous enough to pay for my parking. We tried the dole whip and the other treats that they offered and all of them were delicious. You can tell that the owners are really passionate about cats and kittens, and they really care about customer service. There is a lot of thought and energy that has been put into this place. The cats were all friendly but remember they are still cats so they have claws. If anything, some just wanted to play and were a little more assertive about it :) I was so delighted with the experience that I made a voluntary donation for $100. Covid has destroyed a lot of small businesses and I would hate to see this one go even though I am from California. Thank you Kitty Cafe! Hope I visit again soon.

My fiance and I like to call ourselves cat lounge connoisseurs. Just jokes- that's just me, in my…read moreown head calling myself that. But we do visit cat cafes/lounges more often than not. We go to the two in town once every few months, and enjoy the wide range of cats and kitten alike. Rebekah L. introduced us to this new kitty cafe early late last month, however with our schedules and the busy-ness of this lounge, we were only able to schedule a visit this past weekend. So we loaded up, and drove to meet Rebekah in not-so-small Kailua Town. We lucked out on street parking and met up with our friend to walk into the most kitschy kitty place of our dreams. Literally. The waiting area was decorated with cat posters and comfy chairs to wait for check in. The most impressive part was the huge cat tiki that commanded attention as soon as walking in. One of the cat owners, Heather, advised that the statue was commissioned and the work was so beautifully done it had me wondering if I wanted a cat tiki in my apartment.. After check in, we were directed to the snacks for purchase before entering the 'cat room'. We opted for both treats, and it would be brought into the cat room after it was made. The dole whip was delicious and such a generous portion too. We also tried the acai bowl for 'research purposes' and I was shocked to learn in was vegan. The acai bowl sweetness wasn't overpowering as it sometimes can be, and the granola had a nice crunch to it. So far this kitten lounge has my favorite snacks- definitely blew the previous bean water and tea out of the water. The nicest touch (in my opinion) was that the owner also directed us where the bathroom was before starting our cat adventure. It was a very nice touch as many places do not offer bathrooms, especially cat lounges. We sanitized our hands and walked into the cat area. There was a main cat area, currently decorated in the tiki/Old Hawaii style with tiny grass huts and aloha shirt cats framing the walls. One thing I was surprised and delighted to discover was that there was multiple cat rooms! To the left of the main room, there was two smaller rooms, decorated 'cat' themed as well, with Chinese Cat Paw wallpaper and cat trees and toys all over. There was 'human' seating room all over the place, and the different rooms allowed much more space and time with cats than it would have been with just one big room. There was enough hiding space for the kittens to chill out for a nap. However they were relentless in their playing and just general 'kitten-ness' that there wasn't much napping when we were there. We currently have a soon to be three year old cat, and have been on the hunt for a possible candidate for our shy guy. One thing I didn't notice beforehand (in my excitement for cats) was that the lounge was only meant for kittens, and not cats of all ages. It didn't take away from my experience at all, but I was pleasantly surprised. My fiancé ended up falling for a cute tiny kitten named Kona, however it wasn't meant to be and we didn't end up adopting her. After our hour was up, we said a heartful goodbye to the kittens and the Owners, and left feeling much more relaxed than when we came in. We will be adding Aloha Kitty Cafe into our roster of cat lounges to visit and cannot wait for our next kitty play date!

It's a great little coffee shop that is very clean, well organized and very friendly staff…read more We enjoyed a couple of wonderful iced coffees and a scone and muffin. They have very nice outdoor seating would highly recommend

Cute little cafe with kind staff and pretty outdoor seating. Food was yummy, and the staff deliver…read moreit out to you. Got a croissant sandwich for $10 and shaved ice for $6. Sandwich was a bit pricey for the size, but it was very warm and flavorful. You can choose up to 3 flavors for the shaved ice and add on ice cream or froyo for additional cost.

I was shopping next door at DQ, but I really needed coffee. Nak was closed, so I wandered over…read morehere to the food hall to see what they had. L'Ami looked good! Ordered a large iced latte. I didn't have to wait long since it wasn't crowded. If I was hungry, I would've picked up a pastry. The staff working were efficient, but not overly friendly. But that iced latte was the pick me up I needed. If you're in the area shopping, this is definitely a great place to stop by. Mahalo L'Ami!

L' Ami Bakery: Home of the CUTEST STRAW!…read more After drinking coffee here for the past few years I have come to appreciate their pink heart shaped straw. It brings me so much joy after going to so many shops that have soggy paper straws, giant boba straws for drinks without boba, or straws biodegradable straws that snap in the center of the lid. Those straws put the SUCK in Sucking. As a man, other people think I'm so nice for holding my girlfriends drink with a pink straw... But NO SHAME, this is proudly my drink! I won't ever accidentally knock my drink over because of the fabulous bright color warns me. I can't even count how many times I've knocked over a drink cuz of excessively long straws my arm couldn't see reaching around a table. Thank you L'Ami Bakery! I could suck from your straws all day. They are wonderful!