I think I may have found my new forever spot…read more This was my first visit, and when I arrived the ordering area was at capacity, so I was standing outside. I noticed a QR code on the door for online ordering, scanned it, grabbed an outdoor table and figured I'd give that a try. I ordered the Smoked Salmon and Bacon sandwich, the Apple Pecan Salad with balsamic dressing, and a large cold brew. I paid online and sat outside for maybe 15-20 minutes. I never did figure out whether I was supposed to get a notification that my order was ready, so eventually I just went inside to check. Sure enough, it was ready. Easy enough, and everyone I interacted with was incredibly kind. Then I got home and opened everything, and THAT is when I became really impressed. I had included a note with my order that I planned to eat the salad the following day and asked that the wet ingredients be kept separate. They absolutely understood the assignment. Everything was packaged so thoughtfully. The Apple Pecan Salad was beautiful, incredibly fresh and substantial, with the ingredients carefully separated so it would keep. It wasn't some obligatory pile of greens tossed into a container. You could actually see the care that went into making it. The Smoked Salmon and Bacon sandwich was equally good. Fresh, generously filled and absolutely delicious. I ate half the sandwich and some of the salad and was completely satisfied. Between the two, I can easily get four meals out of what I ordered, which makes the value even better. And the cold brew? Wowzer. Robust and delicious! I think what impressed me most was simply the level of care. A sandwich and a salad aren't complicated foods, but doing simple food really well takes effort. Fresh produce, good ingredients, thoughtful preparation, paying attention to a customer's request, and putting out food that looks every bit as good as it tastes. I felt that in this order. I actually tipped 15% when I ordered because I was thinking, okay, this is basically grab-and-go. After I got home and ate the food, I wished I'd tipped 20%. It genuinely felt good spending my money here. This was visit number one, and they've already set the benchmark. I really hope they stay exactly like this, because what a find. I will absolutely be back.

My husband picked up smoothies for us after getting his hair cut. He got the poi pounder and I got…read morethe avocado shake. The avocado shake was avocado-ing! Yes, that's a word! We always enjoy smoothies here. It's always an adventure choosing a new flavor here! Thank you for giving us so many options that we don't see elsewhere!

Ok so you're likely nearby getting something from Leonard's. If you or anyone you're with wants a…read morehealthier option and/or something to drink, don't skip this local gem! They have multiple locations around the island. The avo and salmon toasts are amazing. And the acai bowl options are super healthy and tasty, a tough combo but they make it happen!

Paradise punch bowl 3/5 it included going berries and a few other toppings.. it was a little over…read morewhelmim the base was good Paradise punch smoothie Berry toast 2 iced latte decent coffee that carried me through the afternoon I did not realize this was a chain cafe and I traveled around the island I saw multiple locations i was under the impression they were a local coffee shop there is parking on the side do not park in leonards parking lot

We were driving by when I told my husband to pull over. One of the menu pics caught my eye. It was…read morebuy one get one free watermelon slushy. I love watermelon juice and had to get it. We got two for $9. It was soooo good and refreshing. They blend it with fresh watermelon and the watermelon was sweet. I want to go back and get more. They sell mostly Chinese food. They have some dim sum items and manapuas; both steamed and deep fried. I have to try some of their food next time I'm here. It looks really good in the pics. I wanted to order some food, but my hubby was rushing me out of there. We were illegally parked and couldn't stay long. They don't have parking. It's street parking only.

Ordered delivery. The tea cookie was drier than toast. Hard to choke it down, seriously need tea to…read moreeat it. Should be call tea biscitti instead. Got 2 red bean buns. So tiny for the price!! Like half the size of most manapua. And it was dry and hard. Like WTF. Ordered the steamed gau zee. This was just ok. Golden Duck does it wayyyy better for bigger ones with better filling at the same price. In all this place sucked lemons.

The coffee date beverage was delicious and well balanced. Just a bit steep price of $10…read more Parking is free in the plaza. Small place with no interior seating available.

This is my favorite healthy restaurant/cafe on island. HUGE portions. Their tacos and great, and my…read morefavorite is the baja bowl. I used to get it after pt every thursday. Most of the bowls can be made into two meals. Their coconut bacon substitute has been one of my fav subs I ever had. The juices and smoothies are also AMAZING. They have daily deals too! Parking is a little rough to find sometimes. I also which I could get it delivered by some service.

Been a few years since I've been back but it's still as good as I remember. Staff are bursting…read morewith alpha. Sandwiches also made with the same aloha. It's a hole in the wall type place but feels so cozy because of their approach to customers. Mahalo!

Old school sandwich shop in Manoa - next to the Starbucks and near the fire station and Manoa…read moreValley Church; across from Manoa Markeplace. It is one of those hole-in-the-wall eateries that locals...and UH students...will patronize. Sandwiches are made to order; but don't sleep on their pastries. I have not eaten here ans often as I should...but enjoyed each sandwich and / or pastry. My last visit, a few months back, I got a pastrami sandwich and a guava strudel....both excellent. Hours are from 700a to 400p weekdays - closed on the weekends. Parking...I've usually found a stall at the Manoa Marketplace...shopped at Safeway and grabbed a sammie afterwards.

$30 for a slice of toast with eggs, avocado, and a cup of black coffee is literally a rip-off…read more On top of that, I paid extra to add bacon to my sandwich, but what I got was turkey bacon instead of regular bacon. I hate turkey bacon, and I ended up paying extra for something I don't even eat. The menu doesn't specify that it's turkey bacon--it just says "bacon," which is misleading.

We stopped in because we've never been here before. The workers were very nice and friendly. The…read moreshop is very cute as well. We ordered savory and sweet crepes and they offered to make the sweet ones a little later so that we could eat them warm later. So sweet! I had a sandwich which also came with a little salad. It was very good the crepes were also very tasty. I would definitely come back again to try more!

Tropical Tribe has the BEST acai bowls hands down. Honestly this is the only place I have gone to…read morefor açaí bowls for the past 5 years. Like so good my husband and I would come here at least once a week My go-to order is the PB Dream Brazilian-Base Bowl with a side of their cheese bread. The açaí has a smooth, authentic consistency (not overly icy or sorbet-like), and it doesn't taste overly sweet like some places do. The fruit is always fresh, and everything consistently tastes amazing every.single.time.

There was a bit of a mix up with my order. I ordered a Pineapple Paradise açai bowl with no coconut…read moreshavings but when they called my name I was served the premium bowl which I took the picture of. I went back and they took the bowl and gave me the Pineapple one but missed my request to remove the coconut shavings. I felt bad to ask again so I tried my best to remove the coconut pieces myself. The açai itself was super refreshing and the iced mocha was pretty good too. Other than the mix up, the food was good but I recommend getting a bigger portion one because the small was not filling enough.

Awesome Acai bowls, staff was very friendly, especially Kiki. I love coming here. I love that…read morethey have gluten free.

I love this place. I come time and time again…read more I got the monkey kine smoothie and the steak sandwich. Though my favorite is the steak wrap. I love the little cacao nibs in the smoothie. The sandwich was so good. Omg. So many flavors. I always never order steak, but I always do when at Nala.

Following super Yelper Nadine, I was in the Ala Moana area and decide to stop in on Aunty Gigi's…read moreCafe. They are located on the corner of Keeaumoku and Young Streets, on the Ewa/Makai corner. You enter the parking from Young street. Nadine had glowing reviews of her purchases and I have to concur with her thoughts about Aunty Gigi's. They have been open for about a month and are in sort of a soft opening. Their smoothies and Acai bowl offerings/pricing are prominently displayed on the wall. The savory offerings, musubis and bentos are not yet listed but some are available. On this day the spam/egg musubi and the Kimbop were available as well as the meat Jun bento. This is a small operation so I had a chance to try the savory orders made as ordered. It was fun talking to Aunty Gigi as she prepared my order. She is very friendly and easy to converse with. Her "cafe" is compact, very clean as she totally gutted out the space brought in new equipment and fixtures. I took home the Kimbop, meat Jun and acai bowl, and also brought home one of the musubi to try, compliments of Aunty. The savory offerings are on the counter. When I went the first hour they were open Aunty was in the process of making the savory offerings. The smoothies and acai bowls are of course made to order. Delicious offerings close to Ala Moana shopping center.

Looking for a bright rainbow it's right here at Aunty Gigi's Cafe!…read more Who hasn't passed Keeaumoku Street and not see this place and it was a matter of time I'm craving an açaí bowl you know where I'd be going... Though it's clearly noted with a huge image of it right on the huge window you wouldn't know it if you viewed her instagram page @auntygigiscafe with posts of her bentos lol! Yes Aunty makes bentos as well though on this day it was just some spam musubis. Not to be deterred I got Gigi's Special Bowl this medium size at $10.99 was packed with so much yummies (açaí sorbet, strawberry, banana, blueberry, granola, honey, kale and spinach) I'm assuming the veggies were blended in the sorbet but I couldn't really tell but it was so refreshingly delicious ! What a delightful sight aunty talked how she sold and closed her downtown location and opened this one, a super tiny nook she had some friends hanging out and accompanied her for support, as she started on my order she finds this adorable cup with little polka dots and says "I give you this cute cup!" Supporting small and local is just the delight of the neighborhood and I have my chiropractor and orthopedic doctor just steps away so you know I'll be back here for another visit to Aunty Gigi's!! It's not just her smoothies and açaí bowl that's healing but the delightful joy she brings to you as her genuine kindness is the real pot of gold! Thank you!

I'm fairly new to coffee but one of the wife's co-workers that is from HI recommended we go to this…read morespot. I don't like coffee that is too bitter so I ended up getting the Mauna Kea Iced Coffee. It's pretty much just dessert in a cup with Caramel, Gelato and black sea salt. So good. This was without a doubt the best coffee drink I've ever had. If you like coffee, you definitely need to go to Island Vintage.

The Island Latte. Yes, yes, yes! I had to get it twice this week because it was that good. Creamy,…read morenutty, smooth and perfectly sweetened. I wish they had this in the Bay Area because I would get it all the time! The Ala Moana location was my ideal spot too. Great coffee, a relaxed atmosphere, and the perfect place to sit back and enjoy my Island Latte.