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    Kai Fresh

    4.3 (131 reviews)
    Closed • 6:40 am - 9:00 pm

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    Dogs allowed

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    Berry croffle & latte
    Laura E.

    Great spot to stop for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. I got the berry croffle and a latte. Both were delicious! Besides coffee and croffles, they have açaí bowls, Dole whip, and shave ice. There are a few tables but it appears more of a to-go spot. When I arrived ~9am, a few people were ahead of me and at least one had a large order. After the person ahead of me ordered, I waited at least 5 mins before I was acknowledged. I understand that they were busy but I would have appreciated if they said something along the lines of, "thank you for waiting, we'll be with you shortly". Having said that, my order was ready fairly quickly (less than 5mins). It's right across the street from the Moana Surfrider so definitely worth checking out if staying there or at one of the other hotels in the area!

    Hope D.

    Love this spot for acai, come here every time I'm in Hawaii. There's seating outside the vendor, not too crowded at all.The man was so kind in helping us navigate what we wanted in our bowl. We ordered the Waikiki bowl and added nutella and peanut butter.

    Randy G.

    First time ever getting a Nutella Acai Bowl.... I guess just cuz it was there is why I got it.... It was really good and refreshing...This is just an outdoor permanent setup like many places in Waikiki area.... I got mine to go to bring back to my Airbnb Made with acai, hemp hearts, granola, pineapple, banana, strawberries, blueberries and of course nutella.... Probably wouldn't get it again just because I'm not the biggest nutella person but it was good...

    Megan O.

    10/10 all around. The waffles and coffee were amazing. The service was amazing. Outdoor seating was cool. We got the strawberry waffle, blueberry waffle, and Hawaiian waffle. All of them were amazingggg. So warm and crispy with fresh fruit and cream cheese filling on top! I also got the iced caramel latte which was delicious! I want to eat this everyday for the rest of my life lol

    Kai cup
    Tanya M.

    The place is located right out front of our hotel's pool and courtyard. They have a variety of available bowls and shaved ice. Hubby and I wanted something small and split the Kai cup. It was refreshing to have on a hot day in the shade at a table they have available. You can people watch from there too.

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    Caroline L.

    Delicious fresh items here and Kona black coffee!! They sell shaved iced, açaí bowls, waffles, and dole whip! There's dole whip specials where you can add toppings like pineapple, coconut flakes, strawberry, etc. Everything is refreshing and moderately priced for being so close to the beach and near the main shops of Waikiki.

    Acai Bowl
    Saha S.

    I've always been meaning to try this place, and finally did. On two separate occasions, I tried the acai Bowl and the Choco waffle Croissant, and they were both excellent. The acai Bowl was classic so no complaints there. The waffle was nice and flaky just like a croissant. I would definitely recommend anyone looking for a snack to come here.

    Naomi J.

    Permanent outdoor stall with some covered picnic tables. They have four different açaí bowls and we got the aloha bowl (I asked for mine without coconut flakes). I loved the transparency of the pricing, the menu states the 16oz bowls are $13.95 (except the Nutella bowl costs $2 more for the same size). I think the options at the Sunrise Shack are a similar bang for your buck, I'd guess their large is a 20oz for $18, but I didn't see other açaí shops in downtown Waikiki with transparent pricing.

    Waikiki acai bowl no coconut
    Tish P.

    While I did indulge in two açaí bowls from here, it was really because of convenience and mother nature had me craving fruit so bad! The first time, I ordered a regular bowl. I am not a fan of coconut so I asked for extra fruit instead. The açai bowl was pretty good but not the best I've ever had. The second time I ordered the açai bowl with nutella. The nutella açai bowl left a lot to be desired, which was surprising considering how much I love nutella. It also seemed to be lacking enough fruit and I don't know if because I asked for extra previously or this was the normal amount. And even though I'm not a fan of ripe bananas, I didn't remove them either time and it wasn't bad. Now this place was convenient, but the customer service was not that kind. There were two people working the stand every time; I believe the same two people. Neither were friendly; I get it you live in Honolulu daily so you're used to it, but the rest of us are primarily on vacation (particularly in Waikiki) and you own or service a customer facing business. They have a few tables outside, where you can enjoy your order however, since I stayed at the nearby hotel, I just took it back to the room.

    plain pineapple dole whip
    Lyna N.

    5 rounded down to 4.5. Fast service, reasonable prices, and great dole whip. I ordered two dole whips on a weekday afternoon and they came out almost immediately! I did notice they also had a variety of flavors which is nice. They have self serve utensils and napkins and it's a short walk from the beach. Clean spaces to sit and eat if you like also, it's just tucked away in a small plaza that I can picture getting crowded.

    This dessert shop was absolutely amazing! The location was easy to find, and they had such a great variety of menu items that we got to try several different desserts and had a wonderful time. The young staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, making it easy for us to choose what to order. My favorite items were definitely the ice cream, which was absolutely delicious, and the acai bowl, which was packed with fresh fruit and tasted so fresh. We were still a little hungry, so we also ordered a waffle. It was perfectly sweet, generously topped, and incredibly delicious. I'll definitely be coming back with my friends. I highly recommend this place!

    Catherine H.

    Convenient spot for shaved ice, acai bowls, and more if you're staying at the hotel beside it or walking along the street! The shaved ice was a little hard and not as smooth as other spots, but it definitely satisfies your craving! Service was pretty fast though and there's seating outside.

    Waikiki bowl and PB&caramel bowl
    Sapha H.

    During our 6 day trip to Oahu, we came to this spot twice because we liked it so much and it was close to our rental. The acai bowls were so good, one of the best we've had during our trip. Tasted really fresh and came out quickly. The waffles were also tasty. It's a shack style, you walk up to and order then pick up when they call your number. There are a couple of tables and chairs outside available to use.

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    Great service my favorite one was the peanut butter açaí bowl, great customer service. Looks nice too and clean great vibes.

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    The Sunrise Shack - Menu September 2024

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    Such a nice treat after laying at the beach for several hours. I got the tropical bowl and it was…read moredelicious! Very refreshing. The staff is very friendly and ready to help with your order. I love the vibes from this place, vibrant colors and very much sun-kissed energy. I see this business is marked as temp closed -- it is very much open lol.

    Super late review -…read more I'm sad. I really wanted to love this place but I just couldn't. I don't want to be that person when this place has an overall rating of 4.5 but this is just my honest opinion. I got the blue dream and yes it was very ascetically pleasing, but it was just too icy. Before coming to this place i read a couple of reviews that also said the same thing and i didn't understand what that meant, but now I do. There are a lot of flavorless, just regular, small shards of ice in the bowl. On top of that, the moment I received my bowl, it was already borderline melted. So that got me thinking, how can it be melted and icy at the same time? The only explanation that I can think of is just ice additive/fillers. It's not pure cold acai or whatever is in the bowl you choose, but there's a mixture of ice in it too. Yes I understand, it's Waikiki, everything is more expensive, but the added topping prices on top of the already expensive bowl prices just don't make sense. You want a beautiful looking bowl with a lot of different toppings, yet some toppings can go up to 1 dollar PER topping. I don't know if I've just been spoiled by a couple places in SoCal, but at those places they have unlimited toppings and those bowls are the best that there is. I'm not bringing any bias from other locations, but this is just an honest review based on my experience today.

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