Food are 10/10 Service 10/10…read moreAmbiance 10/10 Perfect place to relax and enjoy good food. The view is perfect for doing schoolwork too! 3rd time coming and still can't get enough.

Island Brew Coffeehouse is definitely one of my favorite places to get matcha! I almost always…read moreorder the strawberry matcha, and it's one of my favorites. The atmosphere is beautiful, and the views are amazing. The service is also really good and pretty quick, which I always appreciate. I've also tried the French toast, and it was delicious! Just a heads-up: the bread is quite thick, so if you're not a fan of thick, fluffy bread, it might not be for you. The loco moco also comes with that same thick bread underneath the egg, but it's still really good. Overall, I absolutely love this place. Great matcha, beautiful atmosphere, good service, and delicious food. Definitely a 5-star spot for me!

It's cute I just go here a lot because it's by Costco... LOL The Mango Sunrise is my usual go-to…read more It's hit or miss when you come here. One time the smoothie was super watery almost like juice ... I prefer mines a bit thicker luckily they were able to remake it so that was great! The location is pretty convenient so I can see it being a popular place with the people who live around this side of the island. I would like to try their acai bowl one day since I saw a ton of people ordering that as well.

Parking is plentiful and easy to find. There's no seating inside but a few small tables outside…read more Noise level is quiet-average but can get loud when the blenders are running. Java da hut (3/5): flavor was quite unique. Tasted much like a mocha which makes sense since it's espresso, and chocolate. The texture was a bit off putting though with the almond butter and protein powder. Tap to pay is accepted. Overall, Lanikai Juice has some pretty unique and interesting drinks.

I love their mochi balls here, so soft! This acai bowl with mochi balls is nostalgic…read more I like how you can choose to get sweetened or unsweetened and milk or apple juice for the base. The service was great and friendly! I appreciate how this place has different options like shave ice, boba, etc.

Pretty good! Had Shave ice with ice cream - the medium was really big. Ice cream was not much at…read moreall, couldn't find it. Hole in the wall, friendly staff and quick service

Amazing place for a refreshing healthy drink. We ordered the matcha muse, king cure and Brazilian…read more All drinks were amazing. Staff were attentive and fast to make our order.

Nestled in the Hawaii Kai Plaza, sits Leahi Health. At 1:30pm on a Friday, I ordered a surfer bowl…read moreand a morning mana. Then the cashier tells me they're out of bananas and brown rice. Bummer. I do like the view they have though being in Hawaii Kai with the mountain valleys as a backdrop. They also have a lil' nook where you can post your feet up and chill while you wait for your food. This place seems pretty popular. Had a bit of traffic on a Friday afternoon. On their menu they also show they do free shot Friday - free health shots, every Friday (1 shot per person with purchase) and as it was a Friday I asked for one but the cashier said they weren't doing it... Now I've had Leahi Health's Morning Mana before (at other locations) but it definitely hit different without the banana in it. Since they didn't have banana, i asked what the cashier recommended and she said apple and to be honest I'm not sure if that was the right pick after tasting it. My drink just tasted like it was missing something. It tasted watered down. Kind of wish they had suggested something else that didn't include banana. As for the surfer bowl they were out of brown rice so I got double the greens. It was good. But just bummed they run out of ingredients.

I saw Mentaiko on the menu and my decision was made. Noodles cooked al dente. Perfect. Rich in…read moreflavor and tasty. Would I have it again? Definitely. Service was fast and everyone was pleasant. The ambiance is very cozy and relaxing. My seat was a little hard to sit in and eat but not that big of a deal. Overall great experience!!!

Heavenly Island Lifestyle opened up in Koko Marina Center about three years ago. It sounds like a…read moreday spa but it's a casual bar and grill restaurant - with a waterfront view. I ordered a late lunch ( early dinner ) for takeout. Got their Wagyu Gourmet Burger. it was a good burger, not sure if it was gourmet other than the use of Wagyu beef...nothing wrong with a simple burger. Fries were under seasoned, but they had ketchup. Interior is airy, spacious. The restaurant has beach vibes and they do have waterfront dining. Hours are from 800a till 800p; Sunday thru Thursday. Fridays and Saturdays they close at 900p. Lots of parking in the shopping center. They have a second location in Waikiki.

Kai Coffee in the Kalama Valley Shopping Center donated their business to Kai Point Church and is…read morenow The Point Coffee. Ro (sp?) now runs the cafe for the church and was a former executive and barista with Kai Coffee...lots of experience in artisan coffee in Hawaii. He has ideas for the shop: from having it host competitions to adjusting thr menu. Same setup - a few tables inside and outside. I tried The Point Latte; made with mac nut and vanilla syrups. Latte was balanced as he said it would be...on point. Lots of parking in sleepy Kalama Valley Shopping Center. Hours? I missed any signage and forgot to ask.

Great to see more and more businesses at the Kalama Valley Shopping Center. It used to be just the…read moreThai restaurant and a car repair shop on both ends for the longest time! Having more businesses and a solid coffee shop with Kai Coffee expanding to Kalama Valley is a big welcome. This place is located along Kealahou St. Easy to find. Just turn in from the stoplight between Sandy Beach and Hawaii Kai Golf Course and drive a minute in. Plenty of parking! Cozy, clean, and comfortable place with indoor and outdoor seating. Usual coffee choices with breakfast wraps and sandwiches. Friendly and efficient service. Its signature Kai Latte was good with a nice balance of macadamia nut flavor to coffee. House coffee was brewed well. My only issue is the cup sizes. Large is definitely smaller than the usual and not even filled to the top! The Turkey Pesto sandwich was really good. Nicely portioned and prepared well. Warm, crispy flatbread. Tasty pesto. This sandwich inspired me to buy pesto and make it at home lol. Overall, a solid, little coffee spot in a quiet, calm neighborhood that is Kalama Valley. Conveniently located just a minute from the main highway. Nice, friendly service with well-prepared food and drinks.

Came to Moenas on a Sunday morning for breakfast with a large group. We called an hour or so before…read moreto try to make reservations and luckily they were able to accommodate us. I wasn't super hungry, so I got a corn beef hash side. This could have been a full meal! It was a good balance of meat and potatoes, and everything was super flavorful. Service was fairly quick and friendly. Definitely a solid breakfast spot if you're in the area, and I want to come back to order their pancakes! There's plenty of parking in the lot.

we usually love moena. we were asked to depart perhaps 7 minutes after we finished eating. how…read moresad. we appreciate needing to accommodate other guests. perhaps an announcement at the beginning of service would lessen the sting of a 45 minute experience, with visiting 'ohana. the service, overall was delightful. the food seemed more pre-prepped and homogenized than i had noticed before. not sure we will return.

Housed in a former gas station, it would be easy to drive right on by without a second thought, as…read morenothing from the outside hints at the culinary treasures within. Despite the fact that it's a considerably trek for city-dwellers, factoring either traffic or bus schedules into the equation, or both if you're particularly unlucky, it's a journey always worth taking. Hit Hanauma Bay along the way and make it a day trip; the only way to top those dazzling sights is to follow them with a stellar meal. Boasting a menu composed of locally-sourced produce and entirely vegan options, you'll want to take a number of friends for the best experience. Heck, get out there and make some new friends! Join one of the long communal picnic tables out back and introduce yourself; there are no friendlier folks on earth than those living in paradise, as far as I've seen. That said, if there was only one dish to order, it would have to be the Oh WOW Laulau. Wow, indeed! No where else on earth have I found vegan laulau, let alone such a stellar rendition. Traditionally consisting of fatty pork and/or fish steamed in taro leaves, this version eschews the meat in favor of hearty root vegetables, adding creamy coconut into the mix for richness. Not to be overlooked is the Tofu Poke provided on the side, claiming to be spicy but really bearing just enough warmth to taste perfectly balanced. This was easily my personal favorite from the small sampling of dishes provided, but it's a close call when all the options are so good. Another front runner is the BBQ Portobello Sandwich. Mushrooms marinated in a bright, smoky barbecue sauce practically sing between two whole wheat buns. Coconut slaw tops off the assemblage with just the right amount of subtle sweetness to contrast the deeply savory flavors within. Simpler but no less spectacular dishes include the Roasted Veg Platter and Roasted Veg Avocado Sandwich. The way that the vegetables are treated with respect, from the moment they're harvested from nearby farms to the care taken when they reach the kitchen is evident with every bite. Cooked with care and proffered generously with each serving, even the basics make the trek out here worthwhile. I'm still trying to recreate that impossibly umami gravy offered on the side. It's one of those things that are so astoundingly, inconceivably delicious, it's impossible to deconstruct. Each entree promises an ideal amount of food; satisfying diners without over-stuffing them. That said, you'll still want to make room for dessert, especially when you see the towering bowls full of Outta This Swirled Soft Serve. Cool, naturally sweet spirals of banana-based soft serve are dressed to the nines with cacao sauce that hardens much like magic shell, granola and coconut flakes tumbling down the mountainous terrain, and fresh fruits that vary based on local availability- Expect papaya always to be in ample supply, based on the thriving papaya trees on premise. Each order is abundant enough to be a considered a full meal in and of itself.

We stopped here to get a smoothie to enjoy while traveling through and we are glad we did. First…read moreoff, the ambiance of this place? Very relaxing, welcoming, and cozy. The lady working at the front counter gave us a rundown of the menu and was very kind. My choice was the Cupid's Dream smoothie, which consisted of strawberries, oat milk, chocolate, maple, and dates. Who knew healthy could taste this good ? The smoothie was sooo fresh, and flavors blended together flawlessly. Dare I say, this was one of the best smoothies I have had to date? Highly recommend stopping in so you can experience the deliciousness that Ai Love Nalo has to offer!

I have been trying to go to this place for a while and the timing finally aligned today!…read moreService was great & friendly. Acai came out fast and was so good. I appreciated how thick the acai was and their homemade cookie dough is really good! Can't wait to go back, also want to try their stuffed strawberries and poke bowls

Ruka Bowls is such a sweet local spot!…read more I've tried their acai bowls and they are really delicious. The portions are generous, and while the price is a little higher than what I usually spend, I don't think it's unreasonable at all for what you get. The dipped strawberries are also super yummy, and their banana bread is really good too! What I really appreciate is how kind and welcoming the people are. Good food is always better when it comes with good energy and friendly service. If you're looking for a delicious acai bowl or a little treat, I definitely recommend giving Ruka Bowls a try!

Our favorite spot to grab Açaí Bowl! Quick service. Polite…read morestaffs. We usually go for the Acai Extravaganza or sometimes Super Fruit.

This place is located across the street from Kahala Mall and sells açaí bowls and fruit smoothies…read more They're tasty and better than Jamba. They have a local following. They get busy on weekends, but the line moves fast.