Nalu Health Bar & Café is such a solid spot, especially if you're looking for something fresh,…read morequick, and actually satisfying. Parking is super easy with the complimentary structure, and the café is located on the bottom floor alongside other vendors. One thing I immediately appreciated was how well air-conditioned the entire market is--it's nice and cool, which makes sitting and eating there really comfortable. The cashier recommended the turkey pesto croissant, but suggested swapping it onto ciabatta since it's one of her favorites--and I'm so glad I trusted her. It was phenomenal. The flavors were balanced, the bread held everything together perfectly, and it felt like a step above your typical sandwich. I also had what looked like a simple salad, but the vinaigrette and candied pistachios really elevated it and made it feel more thoughtful than expected. The staff across the board were friendly and welcoming, and there's plenty of seating--whether inside the café or out in the open market area. Honestly, the value surprised me the most. I paid under $13 for everything, which is hard to beat for the quality. Definitely a spot I'll be coming back to.

Decent food but poor service…read more Nalu Health Bar & cafe is located in the south shore market at Ward on the ground floor. Seating is limited so it may be difficult to find seating especially during high traffic meal times. May have better luck finding seating outside. I've been here multiple times for lunch and had multiple different items. The acai bowl are good. I like getting the Nalu salad which is always a decent serving and tastes fresh. The sandwiches are also pretty tasty. My main issue is the service. I'm not sure if part of their training is to ignore the customer as much as possible because that has been my experience on multiple occasions. The most recent visit, I had ordered online and was going to pick up m food for takeout. There were three workers at the front just talking. I walked to the counter and was ignored. I could see where the orders are placed and didn't see anything there so figured my order wasn't ready yet. I stood on the side for at least 5 minutes without any greeting or acknowledgement. Not a single person made eye contact with me. When I saw an order placed on the back counter one of them grabbed it and placed it on the takeout counter without calling out the name and went back to chatting. I had to actively try to get their attention at which point I was looked at like I was bothering them. Asked if my order was ready and was handed it without any further interaction. I don't expect happy go lucky people and conversation but at least basic customer service.

Amazing amazing amazing…read more Perfect acai texture and flavor, did not melt the entire 30min we were sitting outside and devouring it. We also tried the veggie wrap and burger, and both were equally EXCELLENT. We will definitely make an effort to come back as much as we can in the 6 days we have left here.

My third visit to this cafe. I am trying to recall where HiBlend was previousy located...I want to…read moresay it was on Rycroft across from what is now The Park on Keeamoku. They are in a medical building - Kaheka Professional Center - their entrance is on Kaheka Street. Smoothies are competitively priced, most are $11 for 20 oz. The menu choice is extensive. Besides smoothies they offer juices, coffee beverages, acai bowls, and sandwiches, what one woud expect from a health cafe. I got their Detoxinator this Saturday afternoon as I've been fighting the 48 hour intestinal flu. I am hoping this doesn't pass thru my system...ahem. It was a standard detox smoothie. Blue Magic Smoothie was very good. Cocounut water, blue spirulina, various fruits, and agave.

Easy eats açaí bowls nearby several hotels…read more Went for a quick açaí bowl run before enjoying the rest of Waikiki beach. Not much of a line and everyone was friendly. Took a little bit for the açaí bowl to be made, but was pretty good once ready. Would come back.

Food: Yummy and fresh. Good morning start for breakfast and a nice dip in the ocean right after…read more Service: It was ok, they were nice. Ambiance: Small and tight. Barely any seating. Better as a grab and go. Decent lines to order.

The perfect pitstop post-pickleball (alliteration alert). Our pizza plan flopped, but staying…read morehydrated was a non-negotiable - cue the smoothies. (I used to frequent the Kahala location back before its Ku'ono Marketplace glow-up.) I'm usually an acai bowl loyalist at Lanikai Juice, so smoothie sampling was a first sip adventure. Location: Inside SALT at Our Kaka'ako, facing Ala Moana Blvd. Parking: Closest lot sits at the corner of Ala Moana Blvd and Coral St (entrance on Coral). You can also use the SALT lot on Keawe St, or play musical chairs with street parking. The Coral St lot is paid via QR code posted on signs - snap, register, and pay before you bounce. Atmosphere: Compact, but still has that classic Lanikai Juice feel. Seating is scarce, but we scored the seat jackpot with the window-facing bar (perfect for a trio). Drinks, snacks, and merch line the walls, while cup and bowl sizes are clearly displayed at the register - no guesswork needed. Drinks: I went with the Lanikai Splash, while my friend and her boyfriend ordered the... "I-don't-remember" smoothies. Mine hit the spot, and judging by their nods of approval, theirs did too. Service: Smooth, our drinks were blended and in hand within 5-10 minutes. Price: Roughly $30 total, generously covered by my friend's boyfriend. Would I return? Parched and passing by? Sure!

Healthy smoothie on National Smoothie Day in Honolulu, Hawaii…read more.. Irene M. sent me a QR code for a half off smoothie at Lanikai Juice... what a great deal! Thank you! There are several locations of Lanikai Juice. I chose the one in Kaka'ako... between Starbucks and Highway Inn. It has free parking in the shared lot for one hour! Inside, the space is clean, colorful, and nicely air-conditioned! The staff were a bit busy as each order is made freshly! I got a Super Green smoothie: apple juice, mint, spinach, Hawaiian spirulina, lemon juice, apple, and banana. It wasn't too sweet, but just right! I didn't feel guilty at all with this choice!

Quick and friendly service. So far we've tried the chicken…read morecranberry and pastrami sandwiches-both were excellent. The chicken croissant was also very good. They have a chocolate peanut butter banana malt shake that is super that you can have with a shot of Espresso that you have to try. And they also have very good coffee! You can sit inside or they have outside tables. There is lots of parking. Glad we found this new place!

Drinks - We got an Americano and matcha latte. Good size and solid price…read more Service - Great service! Ambiance - Cute decor and vibes.

I don't want to compare this place to another famous Acai Bowl joint, but I love ALO Cafe for lots…read moreof reasons. 1) It's a smaller, family own chain that is less known to tourist. 2) Acai bowls are loaded with fresh fruits and always delcious 3) Reasonably priced 4) Staff is always friendly and very chill I always feel rushed and sufficanting from all the tourists from other spot and glad I found this chain. I went to the Bishop location, but came to this one because it was closer to my hotel. This location was a little tricky to find, because signage is kind of small and hidden. I definitely got my steps in because I lapped this store 3 times before realized I was power walking by it.

The Coconut Curry & Veggie bowl at ALO CAFE tastes absolutely amazing!! I could eat this every…read moreother day if possible. It is made with fresh veggies and a housemade curry sauce that is light and flavorful. After enjoying an Açaí Bowl and Coffee for breakfast at their original location in Waikiki, I just had to try their lunch options at SALT at Our Kakaʻako! It was our last day on vacation in Honolulu and healthy lunch options were at the tip of my tastebuds. I saw photos of the Coconut Curry & Veggie bowl, so I was determined to stop by on the way to the airport. So happy we did because my tummy was happy!! In addition to the curry bowl, we ordered another one of their Signature Bowls: Lilikoi Bowl! We enjoyed this so much in Waikiki, we had to have it again! The base is housemade with oat milk and topped off with granola, berries, kiwi, macadamia nuts, cacao nibs, and honey. Delicious! Service was kind, but arrive with patience. The ambiance is bright, fresh and welcoming with a nice space to dine in.

"The staff were respectful, and the fresh, natural preparation in front of customers is…read morecommendable." "He mahalo nā limahana, a he mea mahalo ke hoʻomākaukau kūlohelohe i mua o nā mea kūʻai."

Wow. Huge crowds but definitely worth the wait. The hot matcha latte and lava mocha are so awesome…read more We go there every morning for our coffee!!! Ate on the food side today. It was awesome! Wanna tip? Order your coffee online for pick up around 8:00-8:15 when they accept online orders and skip the line of 100 people!! Takes 10-15 to fill order. Takes 10 for me to walk there. Works PERFECTLY!!!

No frills. Just solid espresso…read more When I want an espresso that is good because it's good espresso, Island Vintage has always delivered. Extra points because they always tailor the amount of milk in my iced latte. It's really an iced cortado.

TIP: Do a MOBILE/ONLINE order to skip the long lines!…read more You can't go wrong with an açaí bowl here! There are multiple locations on the island. And DON'T forget to try their shaved ice! All natural without the weird artificial color/flavors.

Nice options, we chose the "I Lava You" açaí bowl with a scoop of macnut butter…read more Great service, quick on making it. This location is in the food court of a mall (lower level) so we took it to a nearby park to eat.

Service was great and very kind! I was promptly served & my order came out quickly without ordering…read moreonline. Original açaí bowl was delicious! Only complaint would be the pricing. $14 for this small little thing seems a little steep! Overall would recommend!

The best way I could describe the location of this place is under Subway. Once you see it, you will…read moreunderstand what I mean. Tropical Tribe is amazing. I am sad that this is my third time staying in a hotel so close to it, but the first trip I actual went here. The food is fantastic. I always get the Brazilian base with Power Toppings and an additional scoop of protein powder or the warrior smoothie. The owner, I think?, is the sweetest lady and the other employees are all so helpful. It's a cool little shop tucked in the corner of this building. I can't wait take my wife and kid here when I come back in October.

Tropical Tribe is a cute hidden gem with tasty eats! It is located on the bottom floor of a little…read moreshopping center. It can be a little tricky to find. It is an order and pick up at the counter eatery. My daughter (an açaí bowl junkie) had read the reviews and really wanted to try an açai bowl so we set out to find it. We visited on a Monday morning for breakfast. The decor is beachy and tropical . The vibe is casual and relaxed. It has a tiny indoor seating area and a few tables outside. We sat outside. We ordered a latte, an açai bowl, and a smoothie. I was bummed that my smoothie could not be customized. The base was premade so I was not able to make any adjustments to it. Our items were ready in a reasonable amount of time. The portion size was a little smaller than we expected. As for taste, the açai bowl was good. The smoothie was a little bland, but at the same time, had a tad too much honey. Service was wonderful. We would visit again.