I've been so sad since This Is It Bakery closed and I was doomed to the life of spongy supermarket…read morebagels. I walked past Aloha Bread Company's booth at the Pearlridge Farmer's Market and did a double take. Bagels. Sourdoughs. Crusty, hearty looking sourdough. I had to give it a try. They had garlic and everything bagels available, I bought the everything. $3 each, but I think they charged me $4 for 2. Their everything bagel is everything you want in a bagel. Perfect chew!! They also had several different sourdough loaves and I went with the standard. It is a HEFTY loaf. When I felt how heavy it was for its size, I knew it was going to be good. It was perfectly dense, chewy, nice sourdough flavor but not too sour, and excellent wheat taste. $8 I'm so happy that I don't have to travel to get my New York style bagel craving in check!

From the owner: We offer sourdough, bagels, sweet treats, and other baked goods to bring you back to your…read morechildhood, Hawaii style.

Friendly service and excellent bagels Also, their lemonade…read moreis the bomb They have about 6-8 different types of bagels all fresh and delicious

While FIn's has another location downtown, we had the opportunity to try Fin's in Kapahulu. Parking…read morewas tough, as there are only a few spots at the front of the restaurant. While there might be some street parking around, it can be difficult to find street parking in Kapahulu. We were able to find a spot and walked in to find a small line to order. The people working were nice and took orders without any hassle. We decided to get the Rise and Shine with sausage on an everything bagel. We felt like the prices were a bit high but wanted to give it a go. The sandwich was good though! The flavor of the sausage, bagel, egg, and sausage were all coming through strong. There was also just the right amount of saltiness. We enjoyed it. Next time, we hope to try one of the cream cheese spreads and a bagel.

My first time having breakfast at Tali's Bagels & Schmear and it was before they closed down…read more One of the things that I learned was Bialy is the cousin of a bagel. It is baked instead of boiled which gives it a softer texture. The other thing that I learned was peaches & cream, caramelized onions and lemon dill is a delicious combination. I ordered a Classic bialy with a pick of peaches & creams and lemon dill schmear. The lemon dill schmear had a mix of cream cheese, lemon juice, lemon zest and dill. The BEC which was scrambled eggs, Muenster, cheddar cheese and bacon with my pick of poppy seeds bagel and a Local Fizzie, POG flavored. The service was great, and recommended the peaches & cream. I'm glad the business is active after the ward shutdown.

This was my first time here and after hearing wonderful reviews of these bagels and things, I was…read moreso pleased to try it for myself. They have a pretty organized set up there, sad that Ward will be tearing down soon, I hope they have another location to set up shop at, because this was, indeed, a great experience. I went to New York City a few years ago for the first time and I was told by many friends that I have to try the pizza and bagels in NYC. I did try both and I actually found my favorite pizza in New Jersey to be honest (I have a Yelp review on that). But the bagels were pretty much great everywhere. I had several, but i'm told it's the real deal in NYC. I'm from Hawaii, I get how people are particular about their food. Hawaii food is way up there in rank. But this bagel went beyond my bagel expectations, and let me tell you why. First of all, they took the time to explain to this small time local mind, what everything was, like schmear and types of bagels, to be exact. We came close to closing, so the options were limited, which probably worked in my favor and indicisiveness. I chose the egg bagel and it was very delicious and the schmear, which was really underplayed in description was WOW!! Tasty and so smooth and creamy and dreamy...lol, I wish I bought more, cause i'm making my own mouth water. Long story short, it was great, worth the wait and definitely filling to perfection!! I'm no bagel expert, by no means, but this was my favorite. I cant wait to try other flavors in the near future!! Great Job Tali's Bagels & Schmear and by the way, your staff is pretty amazing, but i'm sure you know this already!!

Stopped by for breakfast, best choice we could've made. So many options sounded great, but we both…read morelanded on the bulgogi kimchi aioli sandwich. The ciabatta bread was soft, delicious, and paired perfectly with the sauce. Service staff were also friendly and efficient. Small space, but clean! Can't wait to come back to try more.

We found this restaurant on yelp after visit Pearl Harbor…read more We came in and had a few minute wait, no problem! Food was huge portions and so good! Breakfast for 2 days right here! We would definitely come back! Aloha and maholo !!

One of the best spots to get a bagel on the island. They usually have a few special menu items each…read moreweekend. This time I got the homemade maple sausage, egg, and cheese on an Asiago sesame bagel and it was delicious. I also really like their Old Man & The Sea sandwich (smoked fish) and the Luau bagels are another favorite. Definitely worth stopping by if you're craving a good bagel breakfast or sandwich!

Look, I'm still a huge fan of these bagels and will stand by my last review that they are my…read morefavorite on island. The problem is consistency. We basically get a half dozen bagels every weekend now and the quality is kinda all over the place. Sometimes all the bagels are super well done and dark, othertimes they're super soft and barely baked. Sometimes there's a ton of garlic and onion on the everthing bagels and other times its just sesame and poppy seeds. If they can get this consistency nailed down i'd go back to 5 stars, but as it is now, i can't honestly leave the 5 star rating as is. Side note: Gotta get there EARLY. Went to get bagels last week and they stopped selling the half dozens by 8:15. (yeah, farmers market opens at 8, but they are typically set up beforehand)

Cute little cat cafe located in Pearl Kai kitty corner (get it?) from PowerHouse gym. They have 2…read morerooms - adults vs babies - for you to sit and mingle with the cats. $17 per person for 50 mins. Odd set up with the bathroom between both rooms but it works. Be careful, the cats like to escape the rooms when you're trying to enter/exit! Simple cafe style foods, a few chairs & tables to sit at while watching cats or eating/drinking. If you're prone to scents, I'd suggest you wear a face mask. Plenty of parking, friendly staff.

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!

I don't know if there's a list of top plate lunch spots for Oahu, but this place would definitely…read morebe a contender. Delicious local style food with affordable prices. Busy fast paced place, but still great service. Cool open kitchen, you can see them cooking and hustling in the back. Parking is open strip mall parking. More of a grab and go spot than a destination.

When you're hungry…read more.. This is the place to go if you're in the Sand Island area which I was since I was taking some recyclables down to CM Recycling and decided to see what my breakfast options are and was delighted to see Lunch Box Kitchen of Hawaii which instantly caught my attention and of course these stretch of biz down Sand Island is great with lots of parking to just swing in for a quick stop. Obviously here to cater the busy industrial working flow they open at 5am and do have menu items for both breakfast and lunch which is nice as the morning for some is lunch after a long night of work at times but for me it was still breakfast and I decided to grab their "Breakfast Special" for $10 it's two eggs, breakfast meat and rice or toast. As I walked in I was instantly greeted by a lady who was ready busy with already lots of orders in place and as I gave her mine got it started immediately and literally waited for just a minute before it was called and it was really ready...wow! I assumed that it was already premade and kept warm but it was still a nice and hot breakfast done in just a minute was very impressive as it got me on my way faster than what my next place of my adulting errand for the day. The vibe is very fast and friendly though there aren't any seats so it's a grab and go which they have some bento and Musubi ready to go as well is so nice and convenient at a place with lots of easy and free parking is perfect place to start your day. Thank you!

Just a heads-up: this location is on a military base, so you will need valid base access to visit…read more If you don't have military base access, they will not let you onto the installation just to visit this coffee shop. I absolutely love supporting veteran-owned businesses, and I always try to support small, local businesses--especially when they're veteran-owned. I usually have a hard time finding local coffee shops where I actually love the coffee because, honestly, sometimes the coffee just isn't that good. That was definitely NOT an issue here! The coffee was phenomenal and exceeded my expectations. She even made sure we like the drinks before leaving. The service was also very fast, and the lady working when I visited was awesome. She was friendly and got my order out quickly. This particular location isn't actually a drive-through--you walk right up and order your coffee. It's conveniently located right in front of the NEX, so it's a really easy stop if you're already on base. Great coffee, quick service, and a veteran-owned business that I'm always happy to support. Definitely recommend it if you have base access!

I've been trying new coffee shops, and this one I've read up on and the cause behind it. Amazing…read morecause, with great employees. I was staring at this menu for probably 5 minutes thinking on what to get (i like my coffee sweet..like really sweet..) there are SO many different flavor combinations you can try, and the worker was extremely helpful explaining their menu and how to order! We ended up on the conclusion for me to try a sweet caramel latte with caramel sauce and cold foam. They also made accommodations when i asked even though i know it was a pain in the butt . I'm a coffee lover and a SUCKER for dope coffee machines and oh my. The coffee machine inside the shop was gorgeous, let alone the rest of the place. It has seating outside under a canopy for when it's sunny and you don't want that tan yet. 100% will be coming back and trying that energy infusion because im not just a coffee lover but also a red bull lover so of course I have to try it

Its on a great spot, but you gotta have base access to even get here, so it's a nice little…read moreexclusive perk. I grabbed the War Machine cold brew today and man, that stuff woke me right up.I was feeling sleepy . This place is also super clutch if you forgot your lunch or just need to grab a quick bite while you're running around. Fast, easy, and totally hits the spot. Ps. Its popping up everywhere

Obsessed with Drive Thru Joes! They have so many options! I've tried both hot and iced lattes and i…read morewill continue coming back! The people are so nice and friendly and always have good music playing! It's so simple to be able to stay in your car and they take your order and bring it right back to you!

This place is sort of an Instagram gem. Beautiful location and well decorated with friendly,…read morehelpful and polite staff. You could make a visit Oahu flyer taking pictures here. The food and drinks are also so obviously fresh and well presented it just sets the tone for a nice relaxing break. Pricing is reasonable and you have to consider the great service and sitting in the open air overlooking the ocean with delicious drink and snack. Such a great vibe here and not to be missed if you have some time or are looking to take a break and check out for a few.

If you have a little time to spare before your tour at Kualoa Ranch, make a quick stop at Hala Tree…read moreCafé it's just down the road and absolutely worth it. This charming little café has such a relaxed, local feel. It's tucked upstairs above what seems to be a coffee roasting area, which adds to its cozy, tucked-away vibe. The coffee was delicious- fresh, flavorful, and exactly what you want before heading out on an adventure. What really makes this spot stand out, though, is the view. You get a beautiful oceanfront backdrop while you sip your drink, making it a perfect place to slow down for a bit. It's also super convenient, located right off the main road, so it's an easy and worthwhile stop. Overall, it's a cute and scenic coffee shop that's perfect for a quick break; highly recommend if you're in the area.