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    Lana's Cafe

    4.8 (80 reviews)
    Open 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

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    Trisha L.

    We tried all the fruits here! My son has been wanting to try sugarcane and he finally had some fresh ones. We also tried cacao and some other fruits we've never tried before. It was a really nice experience and I like the vibe of the place. They have cute tables and benches outside to eat all the fruits. We also got their shave ice and it was also good! We might come back to try their smoothies since we were way too full to get it last time.

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    Paul M.

    OMG - the best smoothie every!!! I ordered a papaya smoothie and my wife ordered fresh cut papaya. Just amazing! Real friendly man helped us and pointed out various fruit options. If you come By here and are thirsty, you can't go wrong!

    We went here everyday for a week. All the staff we met were very friendly and upbeat. Smoothies are delicious, fresh fruit is amazing (they have cut fruit and whole fruit), and the mango sticky rice... yum! Cute little stand, fast service. Everything is so fresh and refreshing.

    Local Honey is the best!
    Lance L.

    Lana... I'm giving you 5 BIG Stars for your 50th Review, and let me tell you... You deserved Every. Single. Star. Every trip we come to Kauai, we always plan a day trip to come visit Kapa`a. We like to refer it as the "hippie" part of Kauai and if you've been here, you know exactly what I mean... But you know what, we love it! And this most recent visit, we stuck to our usual M.O. Find a central place to park, walk the streets, look at all the fun shops, grab lunch, maybe even a treat and just enjoy being off the grid away from the resort crowd in Poipu. Being that it was a little more humid this last visit., when we came across Lana's Cafe, we were extremely delighted to enjoy some shaved ice with the fam. This small mom + pop spot is just what Kapa`a needs! I mean c'mon... Beautiful Shaved Ice with optional Tropical Toppings... Fresh-Ingredient Hawaiian-Style Smoothies... Homemade Banana + Mango Bread... And on top of that... A mini fruit stand with local tropical fruit and Kauai honey to peruse and enjoy during your trip. The gentleman who assisted us was very gracious, maybe one of the owners? They do have a few benches on the side of the building for you to sit and enjoy your treat and get out of the sun. Pro Tip: if they have Sugar Loaf Pineapple... Get it! Don't ask, just do it! You can thank me later and then hate me after that... Cause it will ruin all other pineapple you will ever eat again. Yeah, it's that Good! And to Lana... Keep doing what you're doing!

    mango sticky rice
    Sofia P.

    such a fan of this place! has fresh fruit (pre-cut options too), smoothies, shave ice, mango sticky rice, & more! has nice outdoor seating as well & bathrooms if you are dining there! service is amazing as well, everyone here is extremely friendly! loved the mango sticky rice!!

    Joan A.

    What a great local spot! The shave ice was one of our favorites on the island (the sunrise flavors with sweetened condensed milk 10/10). They also offer fresh local fruit including sugarloaf pineapple, which is a must try if you're in Kauai, as it's unique to the area. You can purchase the fruit cut up for you or whole to take with you. They also make fresh smoothies and sell locally baked mango bread or whatever pastry is in season. The service is quick, the owners are amicable, and it's a cute little corner spot to sit and have a treat. We'll miss Lana's cafe!

    Danielle P.

    We stopped by here once while we were out shopping because my youngest wanted to try coconut water from a coconut. She said it was good, but we ended up sharing it, which was fine by me! I loved it! Nice and chilled, they didn't take a machete to it, like the stands by the street do. We stopped by here again to get some shave ice on our last day in town. It was the perfect way to end our last day. They have a couple picnic tables available and beautiful fruit and breads for sale as well. Service was friendly and efficient.

    Super delicious smoothies, fresh, good price and they have them ready in no time. Definitely hit this place up if you have the chance.

    Papaya coconut banana smoothie!
    Kat C.

    Loved this fruit stand so much we went twice. Nothing like a blended fresh papaya smoothie and some extra fresh fruits on the side haha. Egg fruit was pretty good in my opinion. It's like a savory sweet potato. Fast friendly service safe from the rain. Wish they can make this smoothie for me everyday.

    Rainbow Shave Ice
    Rico M.

    I badly wanted to try this place before I left from the island and I'm so glad I did. We saw so many reels about this place and I got the shave Ice and my husband got the smoothie. Both were so good! My husband said he was happy he got to try the smoothie and has no regrets doing so. Although I will say... this was one the best one shave ice I had on the island. The perfect amount of flavors and would want to try different ones or even make my own. If we're hadn't eaten lunch before or even we were leaving, we would have tried their fresh bread that they had just made. I think seeing the reels did this place justice, please go try it!

    Volha A.

    Lana's Café in Kauai is a gem. I grabbed a smoothie and it was incredibly fresh, flavorful, and exactly what you want on a warm island morning. Friendly staff, cozy vibe, and great quality all around. Highly recommend!

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    Tiffany A.

    Great place to get some local and unique fruit! We tried egg fruit and whoa it was unlike anything we've ever tasted. I had the best mango I've ever tasted from lanas cafe. We didn't get a chance to try their smoothies or shave ice since we ate prior to arriving but we will definitely be back!

    Fresh fruit
    Renata V.

    AMAZING fresh fruit juices and smoothies! We stopped by to get something refreshing before heading out for the day and tried the banana coconut smoothie and the banana mango coconut smoothie. Both were amazing and refreshing! We loved this spot so much we came back a few more times while we were in Kauai. Everyone who works there was so nice and friendly too definitely made our experience even better. Also loved the convenience of where the stand was located there's plenty of parking nearby and benches to enjoy your refreshments!

    Fresh fruits, smoothies and shave ice cream

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    Beyond-Amazing fruit and smoothies. White pineapple was outstanding. Super friendly staff as well!

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    Highly recommend this local spot! The best mango sticky rice I have ever had. Everything is so fresh and delicious.

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    We've visited at least ten different shave ice stands on Kauai, this one is by far the best.

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    AMAZING service! The ambiance was very colorful and lively, and the shave ice is to die for!

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    4.9
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    0.1 mi
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    Kauai Juice Co. was such a fun stop during our trip! I ordered the Starburst (strawberry,…read morepineapple, orange), and it totally reminded me of Jamba Juice's Strawberry Surfrider -- one of my all-time favorites -- so I was instantly obsessed. It was super refreshing, flavorful, and perfect for the island vibes. They offer two sizes, and I went with the smaller one, which was honestly perfect. It comes in the cutest reusable glass bottle, and they let you return it (washed) for store credit -- such a great eco-friendly touch! But honestly, it's also such a cute souvenir that you might want to keep it. The shop itself also carries a variety of other items, so I'll definitely be coming back to explore more during our trip. The location is great too -- there's plenty of street parking and a nearby parking lot, and it's surrounded by other cute shops and foodie spots, making it a great place to walk around and explore. Overall, such a refreshing and aesthetic spot -- highly recommend stopping by if you're in the area!

    Farm to Bottle. The…read morejuices are freshly made with local produce. The staff at this location is friendly and helpful with guiding on juice to purchase. Starburst is my all-time favorite. I tried the Mai Tai this trip and it's so good. They're both on the sweeter and tarter side. My husband tried the Mana and he said it's pretty good for a greens juice. He mentioned there's no sweetness to it, so definitely get this one if you're looking for something more of a healthy greens juice choice. The parking can be a little limited sometimes, but their service is really quick. They also have cute merchandise in store.

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    4.8
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    4.9 mi
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    Prepare to be FULL. The turn off is pretty nondescript, but the spot is tucked away across the road…read morefrom the Whalers General Store. The views are spectacular, being surrounded by nature. When I went there even happened to be some live music. It made for a lovely family friendly ambiance I got the "Next Level" bowl with additional soursop - Pros: way more filling than I expected. The peanut butter and coconut chunks definitely added heft. I loved the texture of the coconut chunks that added a chunky bite, whereas the granola added a light crisp. The textures were really fun to eat. The açai base wasn't overly sweet - Cons: aside from banana, any other fruit is additional $2.50, which is pretty pricey. In total, my bowl came to $20. It was unfortunate that the soursop wasn't fruit chunks, but instead a puree In addition to the standard menu, today they had a special bowl with assorted fruit on top, yum. No full service washrooms on site, only porta potty

    We stopped here in our way back to the hotel. It's right off the highway so it's very easy to miss…read moreif you're not looking out for it. The portion sizes are very large and shareable. I got the King Kong and there was a ton of toppings for an acai bowl. We had a large party so it did take some time for the shaved iced but the acai bowls were served quickly. I recommend getting the acai bowls over the shaved iced. There are better shave ice places on the island. There are a ton of benches as well to eat!!

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    Pono market was legit everything they say it is on tik tok!…read more the fish was super fresh. They also have options for poke bowls if you'd like, they offer half and half options of ahi fish just different flavors. If that make sense. Honestly loved it so much! Service was super fast paced everyone going in knew what they wanted and it was also lunch time so everything was moving fast! It is a store like place, so it kind felt like I was walking into a deli but with fish options!

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    Wailua Shave Ice

    4.7
    (1.7k reviews)
    0.9 mi
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    Locally owned & operated
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    Stopped by Wailua Shave Ice on a hot summer day, looking for a way to beat the heat…read more When we arrived there was a small line but it was clear the staff was hard at work. After placing our order, the order came out pretty quickly considering the place was packed. I got the Lava Flow (pineapple juice, coconut milk, haupia foam, strawberry puree) - also added li hing mui powder IYKYK. The flavor was light, fresh & not overly sweet. The texture of the shave ice wasn't the softest shave ice I've ever had but not a big deal. It was still the best thing for such a hot day in Kauai & hit the spot! They also have cute merchandise available & even an OG classic shave ice maker on display. I will say this is my first time coming to a shave ice place & not being able to customize my order & choose specific flavors, but I guess that helps ensure the combinations they do offer on their unique menu are optimal. Overall, I will definitely be back especially since the staff was so friendly!

    Stopped by on the way up to our hotel - it is in the Safeway parking lot so there is lots of…read moreparking. This place was packed - definitely seemed more tourist-y than the other shave ice places. They keep things moving relatively fast here, especially if you order on the kiosk. I ordered me and the hubby the same - the guava with fresh strawberries, toasted coconut, and a snowcap. It was definitely good but didn't have as much flavor as the other shave ice on the island. All in all, I would have Wailua again, would try something else - maybe one with liliko'i and pineapple.

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    Crisp, clean, refreshing -- Kiwi Mint Lemonade
    Crisp, clean, refreshing -- Kiwi Mint Lemonade
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    I think this had to be my favorite shaved ice on the island. I got a POG, and the flavor was so…read morespot on and tasted so much like the actual fruit. The portion size was also so generous. There's a parking lot around the back and a beach a block away to enjoy your shaved ice.

    We've been going to Hee Fat for shave ice for nearly two decades. It used to be our favorite place…read morefor shave ice, mostly for the high quality syrups. But it both hasn't kept up with some of the more creative offerings at other shave ice places, and the quality was lower on our most recent trip (June 2026). Here are the rankings of the shave ice places from our last trip: Kauai Shave Ice Rankings 2026 1. (Tied) North Shore Bowls in Kilauea - very enjoyable and creative pre-designed flavor combos, nice fluffy ice, good ice cream, flavorful syrups 1. (Tied) Wailua Shave Ice - very enjoyable and creative pre-designed flavor combos, delicious toppings, very good ice texture and ice cream; too light on the syrup for one of our two trips 3. Wishing Well in Hanalei - good fluffy ice and really flavorful natural syrups; downside is it's very crowded (always!) and pretty basic 4. JoJo's in Hanalei - this is a standard shave ice place; ice was a bit compact and icy, but the syrup was plentiful (maybe too much, if you can believe that, for our one visit) and the ice cream was both generous and good 5. Hee Fat in Kapaa - great flavors but the syrup was light coverage, and the ice cream seemed gummy/freezer burned, ice was decent texture; used to be our favorite in Kauai in years past, but it hasn't kept up with other places and maybe the quality has gone down hill 6. Honu Shave Ice in Kapaa - syrup was very light, almost nonexistent on one of our shave ices, ice was clumpy/chunky, ice cream was really minimal, flavors were decent

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    At Wish You Were Here shop. They are affiliated with Hee Fat store. They got neat stuff here. Check them out!
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    At Wish You Were Here shop. They got alot of neat stuff. Bought a few Hawaiian themed jigsaw puzzles here.

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