Crispy Grindz in Haleʻiwa has quickly become a spot I recommend, mainly because of their pao de…read morequeijo. They make them in a unique way, pressing the dough on a waffle iron so the outside comes out crispy and crunchy while the inside stays chewy. The four-pack is the way to go--plenty for one person and shareable for two, but I wouldn't try splitting it beyond that because you'll definitely want more than one for yourself. I've also tried the coxinha and the ham and cheese pastel, which were good, though not as much of a standout as the pao de queijo. Everything is served very fresh, so fresh in fact that I burned my mouth on the pastel because of the steam pocket inside, so it's worth letting things cool a little before biting in. Seating is all outdoors at picnic tables with umbrellas, and while there's usually space available, you might need to share a table if it's busy. There's no cooling, so it can get hot during the day even with the shade. Parking is on the street out front. I've never had trouble finding a spot, but pulling in and out can be tricky if there's traffic going by. Overall I'd give Crispy Grindz 4 stars. The pao de queijo alone makes it worth stopping for, while the other items I tried were good but not the best I've had. I haven't tried the bowls or other menu items, so I can't comment on those, but if you're in the area the pao de queijo is something I definitely recommend.

Short and sweet, SCAMMERS!…read more 1. They use rotting acai and fruits for their smoothies. The smoothies are brown, not purple and taste rancid. 2. They scam customers using cashless payment. Selected 18 percent tip (lowest suggested amount) but total charge included a 47 percent tip. 3. They cheat customers when they give a refund. Originally charged $23.68 but only refunded $16.10. Cheating people, because Haleiwa is a tourist spot is outrageous. AVOID.

Food excellent Service outstanding…read more Ambiance exceptional I wish I could remember everyone's name they were so welcoming and friendly. We had never been there before and we were given a wonderful detailed overview of the food and how everything was going to work. This is the way every restaurant should be run! Thank you to all of the associates!!! Your doing a wonderful job and making everyone feel special! You all deserve an award.

Honestly, having been to quite a few Brazilian steakhouses, I have a standard for the kind of…read moreservice you usually get at these places. Unfortunately, this visit just didn't hit the mark. The service felt off from the start, even just waiting to be seated felt like a hassle. Once we were actually at the table, it didn't get much better. It felt like the staff was genuinely annoyed every time we had a request, which made the whole meal feel awkward. To top it off, we could literally hear the servers complaining about having to stay late and questioning why people even come in that late... which is pretty frustrating considering the restaurant is the one letting you book a reservation for that time in the first place. The food was decent, but the vibe was just ruined by the service. If you're looking for that high-end "experience" you usually expect from a churrascaria, this probably isn't the spot.

Brah hands down best garlic shrimp on the island .. especially the spicy one . Came there again…read moretonight on Easter after a long drive through traffic and bradda hooked it up . Throw bradda a nice tip and your plate just might weigh a little extra .broke da mouth. This my first review I ever wrote From braddah Kai spears Yessah

Shrimp was amazing. Love the medium spicy garlic sauce. Steak was cooked to order, and also…read moreseasoned well. The potato salad was not bad, but was a little bland for my liking. Definitely fresh, and cooked to order quality. Service was great. Answered all our questions and told us up front what items has already sold out. Truck is located on the side of the highway, but plenty of room to park and stay safely out of traffic. Great grab and go, then hit the beach!

My current obsession is the Brazilian Carioca bowl!!!! Thank you whoever posted about it on TikTok…read more I will make a 30 minute drive just for this I've never had anything like this, it's strangely addicting the more you eat it. The Carioca bowl has condensed milk and milk powder that pairs perfectly with the açaí. (Be careful on choking on the powder!) Fruits are super fresh and delicious. Workers are sweet and the decor is cute. Parking in the back right behind Jenny's shrimp truck. It's a small alleyway so watch out for the small parking sign. It's a one lane in and out, keep an eye out for cars leaving the lot.

Portion size and price point. The service was ok, the…read moreatmosphere was ok. There were no other customers in the store at that time. This location is a small part of downtown Hale'iwa with many food trucks in the area. There are a few other local shops that offer local coffees for a fraction of the price. Great tasting coffee otherwise.

Great food! Delicious Brazilian test! First time here and…read morewe were very happy With service and quality!

Cute place. Overlooking water. The portions were a lot smaller than pictured though…read more Food was so so. There were ALOT of cats hanging out at the patio dining area. HAPPY KABANAING!

Really nice beach on the North Shore that is snorkel and family-friendly. The waters were pretty…read morecalm during our visit and you can see down to the bottom of the sea. The white sand is actually tiny pebbles, which kinda feel like they give your feet a shiatsu massage. We did also walk up the road past the Foodland to the "food truck city" where we had some good tacos from North Shore Taco truck. Hubby also got a shave ice. Prices weren't cheap but competitive for the region. The parking can be scarce and you may have to hang out in your car lying in wait for someone to leave. And people who come to the car are usually NOT in a rush to leave the spaces. The bathrooms were aight for being a beach bathroom. Not great but it will do. Wasn't too smelly or gross when I was there.

Beautiful beach with great food near by. Highly recommend stopping here for a day of snorkeling.read more

I've never had pao de queijo before, and having mini sliders made it even tastier! We got a slider…read moretrio ($13.50) at the Kailua Farmer's Market. We selected caprese, Romeo & Juliet (mozzarella and guava), and ham. All were delicious, but the guava jam on the Romeo and Juliet slider stuck out to us as particularly tasty and complementary to the savory Brazilian cheese bread. I would definitely return and look to try more pao de queijo in the future.

Delicious little balls of goodness... And they're gluten free! I love finding Nosh at the farmer…read moremarket. The caprese slider is my favorite, but the one with goat cheese and honey is not to be missed. I don't think I've ever had the stuffed ones because I'm too excited about the two sliders I mentioned. The folks running the stand are ALWAYS friendly. Highly recommend!

This place was great back in the food truck. Prices have gotten crazy and portions have dropped…read more Was $60 for my wife and I to eat today with no drinks. Pic of my half full $18 açaí bowl. Every topping over granola and banana is $1 and starts at $14. Funny they have kids size that is supposedly smaller!? Haha

We were so excited to finally see an açaí bowl place in Laie so we didn't have to drive out of our…read moreway to get our fix! This place is great because there are some different options that you can't get anywhere else, like condensed milk and Brazilian milk powder (leite ninho) which supposedly makes it creamier. We weren't adventurous enough to try those though and just stuck with the basics, but maybe we'll try those next time. We ordered the sunset blend with goji berries and two build your own bowls. My daughter loved her bowl of just the açaí base and strawberries and peanut butter, hold the granola. She said it was one of the best she's had! My husband loved his as well with almond butter, honey and strawberries. He said this was one of his favorites along the north shore. My sunset bowl was very good as well. My favorite bowls have the tangier fruits like passion fruit, but for a basic bowl this really hit the spot. It's a cute little place with a good vibe next to Foodland in the strip mall. It looks like it has great food options as well that we'll have to come back and try some other time. But if you're wanting a great açaí bowl, this is your place!

I've been to Haleiwa Bowls quite a few times and it always hits the spots. Probably the best acai…read morebowl on the island! I usually get the hapa acai bowl, which is their classic acai bowl. I like how they give a lot of fruit for the toppings and the granola to acai ratio is just right. The acai base is a good mix of sweet and tart. Next time, I'd want to try the mana acai bowl! A nice, sweet snack that is perfect for a beach day in the North Shore!

Went here as our first food destination. We were lucky with parking but it's definitely a small…read morelot! I would try to avoid busy times. I ordered their Hapa bowl, and everything in it tasted fresh! nothing was really sour, and the fruits/açaí was icy. What stood out to me was the honey: it was rich and sweet which would really complement the whole bowl. They gave a generous amount to make every bite sweet. The price was pretty standard for açaí bowls at 14 and I would come back again:D