I loved this little cafe, it's a great spot for a quick breakfast. It's located in a shopping…read moreplaza, so there are a few other stores around as well. The cafe is mostly takeout, but we ordered and sat at one of the two small tables outside. The owner was super friendly and ran the place himself, which made the experience even better. Here's what I tried: Surfer Bowl - I'd highly recommend this if you like rice with your breakfast. It was very flavorful, and everything worked well together. Definitely my favorite. (5/5) Tow-In - If you're in the mood for French toast, this is a solid choice. It's pretty simple, but the coconut topping adds a nice touch. Basic, but good. (4/5) If you need an early bite and you're in the area, this spot serves up a solid breakfast with friendly service. Parking: Easy, with plenty of spaces in the lot.

This was the best food we had during our week in Kauai! Do not miss the pork fried rice and the…read moreFrench toast. Both were absolutely amazing. The French toast must have been 2+ inches thick and slightly crunchy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside. Service was fast and friendly both times we visited. I can't wait to go back and eat there on our next trip.

Got there around 7:30am and waited about 15 minutes to order. Staff was so friendly and patient…read more Lots of wildlife, easy parking and great tasting drinks. Lavender matcha latte was delicious and a great price. I tried the black brewed tea which was also great. Coffee was said to be smooth! Great place to grab a quick bite to eat. Lots of people coming and going. Some benches to sit on but took ours to go!

Ordered the fruit bowl, açaí bowl and bagel with peso schmear…read more "Frozen fruit on top of açaí bowl should be illegal. Coffee okay. " "For the price point there should be more pudding" "Solid bagel. No notes" We like the staff and the chickens!!

There's no place I'd rather review. I come to Kauai once or twice a year and this is the only place…read moreI make sure I revisit every time. Her poi Malasadas are to die for and so amazing. She is so sweet and remembers me every year which is insane. The coffee is SO GOOD I'm literally always sad when I get a smaller size and regret not getting the large. I love this spot.

Day 2, and back again. Started with the Poi Malasadas which are fresh, hot and totally delicious…read more But what brought us back was the bagel and egg sandwich... big Dave dreamt of it last night. A good value for the cost and an unexpected flavor combination. Service is fast but since things are made to order may take a bit depending on how many orders are ahead of you.... Hence the poi malasadas to take the edge off. you don't want to see big Dave hungry... just saying. Seating is in the back of the grocery store... on picnic tables inside... but you can take it to go and sit outside in a park or over in the outdoor mall across the St. Highly recommend.

Huge breakfast sandwiches made while you wait. Big enough to share…read more.. Wonderful croissants and my favorite is the almond croissant which is amazingly delicious! Will be trying some of their breads soon.

Midnight Bear Breads is delicious…read more My favorite item from the breakfast menu is the "Turkey Deli Croissant Sandwich." It has a choice of turkey or ham, Kauai lettuce, local tomato, white sweet onion and mayo. My favorite pastry is the Mac nut cinnamon roll. It's sweet, sticky and amazing. My favorite item from the lunch menu is the "Roasted Chicken sandwich." The sandwich has roasted rosemary chicken, roasted onions, tomato, lettuce and pesto mayo on ciabatta bread. I really like the friendly staff and the cute store. Be prepared for a line during lunch because they have a great local following.

Yummy, Yummy, Yummy!! After staying up in the cabin for a…read morecouple of nights we ate breakfast here the morning we checked out. My husband and I split a loco moco and the smashed potatoes and added the cheese and bacon on top. I got the honey nutmeg latte. Everything was so good and so flavorful. My mouth is watering as I type this. Definitely will be eating here again the next time we do a little outing up the mountain.

Considering the fact that it's legit the only place to eat in the area... this place is actually so…read moresolid yall! Stopped by after a quick hike and went w a couple of my favorites: pordugeeee bean soup + corn bread. Now while the soup was good, the star of this meal was most def that fire corn bread. I understand some of yall don't wanna and would never spend close to $10 on a piece of corn bread... but I'm not built like that! Feed me more Kokee! There's plenty of parking. The lodge includes the cafe/restaurant in the same space as a nice lil gift shop. Good vibes all around.

The cafe is kind of tucked away in the corner. Food is great, place is clean and the staff is…read morefriendly! You can also sit outside. It's nice to have this option in Kilauea!

Cute little market with all your basics plus a little. Definitely expect island prices mixed with…read moretourist prices at this market.

When there's a line of locals besides tourists, must be good, right? That's E ala Cafe. Friendly,…read moreprompt service. I ordered the loaded avocado toast with bacon. It was AWESOME! On toasted sourdough bread with avocados, tomatoes, cucumbers, pickled red onions, and feta cheese and bacon added! So ono! My significant other had the Orlys Breakfast Croissant with spinach, tomato, scrambled eggs, ham, and havarti cheese. Both orders came with fresh dressed arugula to add to the dish or savor separately as a salad. Happy art on the walls, giving off local vibes. Will be back again!

OVERALL: 10/10!…read more LOCATION: They are in the shopping center on the corner, turn into the driveway just BEFORE the light, if you are coming from Kapa'a. (go slow) PARKING: Free parking in the shopping center lot MENU: Lots of options (see pictures) and they also have specials that change! We got a yogurt and poi bowl, and also an acai bowl. The table next to us got a breakfast burrito, and it was larrrrge. VIBE: Casual, quiet (7:45 am on a Saturday) Support a local business!!!

Took a trip to Kauai and based on what I've heard, trying the oxtail soup and banana mac nut…read morepancakes was a must! And my goodness was it the best pancakes I've ever had. It's light, fresh, but packed with soo much flavor that exploded in my mouth! I couldnt get enough of it!!! At first my friend and I were debating whether or not to add macadamia nut inside d/t the extra cost, but boy is it worth it! The oxtail soup was really good too. Especially how easily the meat fell off the bone and the flavor that warmed the heart and soul. By far my favorite food stop in Kauai. And I'd come back to visit just for their food! Service was efficient and fast and at the end they give u a receipt to which u then go up front to pay. Ambiance is like an old school dinner that's frequently packed with locals and guests 5 stars!!

As someone who's never been to Kauai, I'll say the one spot/food that was repeatedly recommended by…read morelocals was tip top's oxtail soup. Like brah, it kept coming up whenever anyone would list their favorites. So you know your boy had to check em out. The setting is def unique hahaha. It's a lil restaurant on the first floor of a motel? Also, check their hours and days bc they're at least closed on mondays and I think close at like 130 every day. Now what you see is their half-size portion of oxtail. I think I paid $25-30 after tax and tip. Something like that. But brah, even after a sunrise hike, my big back struggled to finish allll that. The taste was definitely solid. I will say I've had better oxtail soup in Oahu, even from Liliha. BUT no complaints, I'm glad I tried out tip top's! It was obviously a local favorite as the entire place was packed with straight up locals--don't think I saw one tourist in there.

Worth all of the hype - nothing on their menu will disappoint. I don't anticipate ever being able…read moreto top that churro French toast in my lifetime for breakfast, it is incredible if you've got a sweet tooth. Indoor seating is limited but their counter service is quick so you can grab and go to a nearby picnic table if there are no seats inside.

The restaurant has quite a bit of seating but was still a full house when we went…read more I tried the garlic shrimp. It ws sooo good. Very generous portion of sauce and goes so good with the rice.

We were very happy to stumble upon the fact that this was a restaurant in addition to a market. We…read morecame twice in three days. We sat on the patio but they call the main dining room however it is outside. The host and the servers were very nice on both days helping us choose our dishes and beverages. The first night were shared the shrimp and unui (sp?) patties. They were tasty and slightly sweet but over-charred and the sauce served with them did not complement them very well. It needed a fresher sauce or something with a little kick The first night I Had the chicken Which is actually a tiny little bird I should've known from the name. - pouisson. It was well cooked, but there was very little meat on all of the bones. And also needed a sauce of some kind. The one baby bok choy was a nice addition. Two of the group had the fish and chips it was made with swordfish that night and was very tasty. However, the chips were slightly limp and not hot. No one wanted to return them, but they really were not very good. One of the other entrées was the veggie bowl with seared Aji tuna and it had quinoa at the bottom with lots of roasted beets and other vegetables. It was a very good dish. The second time I ordered the grilled seafood bowl because that night they were offering Oppa as the grilled fish on the kebabs/skewers that were served on top of the bowl the seafood was cooked, absolutely perfectly, and it had pickled cucumbers, pickled red onions, slightly cooked carrots, and then regular cucumbers on top of lightly dressed soba noodles. It was a very tasty and hearty bowl. We also ordered a kale, beet and blue cheese salad for the table, but what came out was their strange version of Caesar salad, which has chickpeas on it which of course we did not want. It took them quite a while to bring the kale and beet salad to the table, however when they did, it was quite tasty a combination I would not have thought of on my own The first night we ordered the passionfruit cheesecake which had a strange chocolate crust that was too thick and a very light topping of passionfruit. It was fine, but we would not order it again. The whole restaurant is a nice change from all of the really overpriced offerings in the area. The food is fresh and tasty and the service is professional and fun at the same time.

Best poke bowl that I had on Kauai!…read more This restaurant has outdoor seating and also a health-centered grocery store inside. It's in the main Poipu outdoor shopping mall area. We ordered takeout and while waiting for our food, we browsed the grocery aisles and then checked out the surrounding shops. I really enjoyed the Ahi poke bowl. There was this tasty kimchi cucumber on the side with sweet o ions and avocado. The fish was fresh. G got the quinoa and vegetable bowl, topped with roasted chicken. It was a delicious salad with beets, macadamia nuts, kale, and more- and the chicken was nice and moist.