Just stopped in to try their pastries. There wasn't a big selection probably because it was after…read morethe lunch rush. The staff was friendly and helpful. It's a kind of bright, clean, uplifting atmosphere. The pastries were wrapped individually and each had a unique taste of it's own. It was the perfect dessert after a small gathering with family. Next time I'll try to go a little earlier in the day to have a better selection

Been here many times. First time this sort of thing happened to me…read more Basically should've paid $4 cake itself. Spent $10 cake topped with moldy raspberries.

We tried banana bread matcha and coffee and both were delicious! Would highly recommend!read more

@fortunefoodfinds: "I think you're PRETTY cute! A Salted Maple Coffee n' a Strawberry Matcha from…read moreSIPPIN' Pretty who popped-up at the Waikīkī Aquarium this past Saturday. Pretty in pink, servin' matcha n' coffee drinks!" SERVICE: fast, two girls making drinks n' one taking orders INTERIOR: n/a EXTERIOR: pop-up event at the Waikīkī Aquarium on May 23rd WAIT TIME: received drinks in 5 mins after placing order PARKING: metered street OVERALL COMMENTS: came for the May Specials, Strawberry Guava Matcha n' Salted Caramel Cookie Coffee, but unfortunately they did not have it at this pop-up so I was a lil' heartbroken. Luckily, I was able to get the most similar drinks to them. First off, presentation was perfection n' their aesthetic is so cute. The Salted Maple Coffee had a nice hint of salty n' sweet n' went very well with the coffee. I really liked the fresh strawberry puree in the Strawberry Matcha. Was hoping for more of a matcha-y taste throughout the drink. I believe they mentioned in an IG story that they will be sourcing a new matcha soon, so I am eager to see if that will enhance their matcha drinks to be the best it can be. Will have to try it out once it becomes available!

I'm pretty sure I was there when the Yelper Melanie C was there with I'm assuming her other half…read moreand their daughter. Melanie was waiting outside and sent her daughter and other half to pick up their drinks when finished. The little girl said thank you and the worker smiled at her. I overheard Melanie ask her daughter if the worker said "you're welcome" to which the daughter responded no. Melanie could be heard saying "some people are just awkward." Then I heard Melanie ask her other half "What's the name of this place?" I already knew she was going to write a negative review. Just a rude customer trying to find something to complain about. Service for me was good. The drinks did take a while to make, but the worker apologized for the wait and thanked me. To the yelper Melanie, learn some patience and have some grace.

Naks Cafe is definitely worth checking out if you're in the Pearl City area and craving a really…read moregood burger. They're located inside the Donquijote Food Court and have ample seating inside as well as outside. I went with the Wagyu burger, fries, and tossed salad, and all three were very tasty. The burger was juicy and flavorful, the fries were salty and crispy on the outside, and the tossed salad was light and the dressing paired perfectly with it. One thing to keep in mind: they make everything fresh to order, so the wait can be a little longer than your typical quick-service spot. I actually think the freshness is worth the extra time, but it's something to be aware of if you're in a hurry. Also tried the Apple Mint Mojito, which was delicious--light, refreshing, and a great complement to the burger. One tip: If you prefer your burger more well-done, definitely let them know when you order. The burger can come out on the rarer/juicier side, so communicate your preferred doneness upfront. Overall, a tasty meal with quality ingredients and a nice made-to-order feel. 5/5 stars and I'd definitely come back.

New spot Replacing the Ice Crean place sad cause I was craving that ice cream BUT coffee will only…read moreone size in she iced Americano lol it must be really strong and its good Marie

Love Cotti! They have a huge selection of drinks to choose from. I've only had some of their coffee…read moredrinks, and it is so good! It's always consistent and never watered down. The only thing I wish they would offer are bigger drink sizes.

My son told me about a place with great acai bowls so I wanted to visit and try. It's on a small…read morestreet on the left, right before you get to the Royal Summit sign. Drive into the Calvary church parking lot and you will see their Cafe. The Acai bowl was absolutely delicious. There's plenty of bananas, blueberries, and strawberries on the top with granola and macadamia nuts. I've never had mac nuts in my acai but they were yummy!. The size is perfect and well enough to fill you up. They also have a large size that you can probably half with someone. It's huge. I had my first one on Tuesday, went again on Friday. After the first try, I couldn't resist and had to go again. I'd totally recommend. Cost for regular size was $10 and the large was $15. BTW - they also have lots of fresh fruit cups, smoothies, sandwiches,... I also heard they have dinners on certain nights too.

I'm going to echo everyone else in the reviews that this place is really a hidden gem. It is in a…read morechurch. It is a part of a church. They sell a lot of church stuff. But the environment is beautiful, spacious and not crowded. they have a lot of coffee options except this morning,I only went with the regular drip, to which the barista made it beautifully. Probably will become my go to place for coffee in Aiea. Really the only complaint is the lack of Koi pond in the fish pond out front, but I don't feel like that's really a complaint, it's more of a wish.

Cute little cat cafe located in Pearl Kai kitty corner (get it?) from PowerHouse gym. They have 2…read morerooms - adults vs babies - for you to sit and mingle with the cats. $17 per person for 50 mins. Odd set up with the bathroom between both rooms but it works. Be careful, the cats like to escape the rooms when you're trying to enter/exit! Simple cafe style foods, a few chairs & tables to sit at while watching cats or eating/drinking. If you're prone to scents, I'd suggest you wear a face mask. Plenty of parking, friendly staff.

I want to start off by saying I appreciate Toe Beans mission and cause, my boyfriend and I have…read morevisited here about 5 or 6 times, because we love hanging out and playing with cats. We'd really love to adopt a cat. We have donated money to Pretzel the puppy and other kitties at Toe Beans who needed urgent medical funds. Each time is a gamble on how well the visit will go because sometimes the kitties will be sick, or tired, and not in the mood to be social. There have been visits where the kitties had runny eyes, sneezed out mucus onto us, and just wanted to sleep. Today was one of those days. I'm not saying this is the kitties fault or that I blame them for being sick, the play rooms are small and so sickness between them can spread easily. It is odorous inside the establishment because there aren't open windows and the litter boxes are inside the rooms. They do have air purifiers but it doesn't help much to be honest. Today we made an appointment to go at 11, which was the earliest we ever went, and it was actually busier than we expected. They had rearranged the furniture around in the adult cat room so I had to crouch until one of the other guests offered me a stool to sit on. Two older women who seemed like regulars came into the room about 10 minutes after I entered and one of them moved a large cat bed off of one of the 2 benches so that she could sit. Then they scattered a bunch of cat treats from a bag that they had brought in themselves over the floor to feed the cats. I had never experienced that in my other visits and it was honestly off putting, because it made the free treats that are given to us to get the kitties attention pretty much useless. It just felt.. wrong. There was a strand of cat mucus on the grey cupboard that I was sitting on, and I warned my boyfriend to watch out for it before he sat down. One of the older women said "I don't think you should sit there, it's their litter box". Before she and her companion came in, another guest had been sitting on the cupboard. I only moved to sit on it once the guest moved to sit next to her girlfriend on one of the benches and because the stool was uncomfortable. Also, in our past visits, people always sat on that grey cupboard. So.. I don't know why she felt the need to tell me that. My boyfriend said that the 10 guest limit might be a bit too many people to let in at once to play with the cats. I find myself agreeing with him after today. We were really looking forward to hanging out with the cats today, but those 2 older women who dumped their own treats into the room like they were feeding a feral cat colony and the stressed, sick cats who just wanted to sleep or only move around to eat treats made us leave much earlier than the 50 minutes we paid for. Again, I appreciate what Toe Beans mission is, but they should look into changing certain things, such as installing open windows to allow ventilation and cleaning the rooms more. And maybe taking "sick days" for the cats so they aren't forced to entertain guests when they aren't feeling well.

Very pleased with a last minute party order! I was on the hunt for fried udon and came across New…read moreTown Cafe in Aiea. I remember loving the previous restaurant that occupied this spot (Asian Grindz), so I decided to give New Town Cafe a try. I called the day before to order a small party pan of Fried Udon, and wow - it was really good! They were very generous with the beef, udon, and veggies. Unfortunately, the whole reason I ordered fried udon was to avoid eggs for my nephew, but I completely forgot to mention that when I placed the order... oops! Lol! He just skipped the noodles that day, but the adults were more than happy to enjoy his share for him! When I called to ask about pickup, I was hoping for 10am, but was told the earliest it could be ready was 10:30. I said, "Shux! I'll already be back in Ewa Beach by then, so it's okay." To my surprise, the woman on the phone offered to have it ready earlier, and we settled on 10:15 instead. I really appreciated her willingness to accommodate my schedule. As we were heading to the pickup, the same woman called letting me know my order was ready - it was almost 10am on the dot! Early!! She was also very friendly at the pickup window, which made the experience even better. The pricing was fair too - $60 for a small party pan. I'll definitely be back to try more of the menu... and especially for another order of that delicious Fried Udon! Thank you to the New Town Cafe staff for the prompt and accommodating service! :)

I really wanted to give this place a try after seeing so many positive reviews. Before it became…read moreNewtown Cafe, I used to love eating here when it was Newtown Asian Grindz, so I was looking forward to coming back. We ordered the cold ginger chicken, loco moco, pork chop with gravy, and sesame balls. I have to say, I really miss the cold boneless ginger chicken the way it used to be made. It was one of my favorite dishes here. Unfortunately, the food just didn't have the flavor I was hoping for. The pork chop in particular tasted a little off to me, and instead of the Chinese-inspired flavors I remembered, the dishes felt more like local comfort food with a bit of Chinese flair. The overall experience also felt a little lacking in warmth and friendliness. I know many restaurants are facing challenging times, and it's never my intention to leave a low review. I genuinely want local businesses to succeed. But one thing I've learned throughout my food journey is that when food is made with love, you can taste it. It's more than just the ingredients--it's the care, pride, and aloha that come with it. And when that feeling is missing, you notice it too. This is simply my honest experience. No hate, just Queenie keeping it real. I'm hoping this was just an off day, and I truly wish them the best moving forward.

The food and service quality were excellent! The 3 Bite Feast was just perfect, offering ideal…read moreportions of everything I wanted to try. It actually gets super crowded, which I totally didn't expect for a Monday! There's a mix of tourists and locals, which is awesome for this spot. I'm definitely coming back for those ube pancakes; they're absolutely amazing!

Before heading to the stadium, I wanted to try Guieb. I had seen it in Vegas and thought, why not…read moretry it while in Hawaii? It's been rated #1 for brunch a couple of times, so I had to see what the hype was about! We came in and the place was packed!Service was fast and friendly, which was definitely a plus. We ordered the adobo omelette with lechon kawali, and I got a custom omelette with Portuguese sausage, salad, and mushrooms. Honestly, I thought it was just okay. But hey, it seems to be doing something right because the place was full of patrons! Overall, glad I tried it, but it wasn't a wow for me.

I LOVE TEA SPOT. Cheese cap Thai tea boba…read more Strawberries tea Blueberries tea or milk Jasmine tea matcha with cheese cap

Need a fluffy souffle pancake fix?? Tea spot is your answer! Amazing & fresh..these souffles are…read moreperfect in every way. Different flavors to chose from and all made with love. Cute little ambiance thats entertaining for children as well. Go get some!

@fortunefoodfinds: "LECHE FLAN to get together! A Leche Flan Barako Coffee Latte n' a Mais Con Yelo…read morefrom Sama Sama Hawai'i. Whether you're wanting boba, coffee, and/or desserts, they've got you covered with the Filipino flavors, no more need to search!" Staff: friendly Interior: n/a (pop-up event) Exterior: boba truck Wait time: 5 mins Parking: lot Overall comments: checked out the Village Market in the Pearlridge parking lot on a Saturday afternoon. Couldn't pass up the opportunity to try a Filipino inspired boba truck being Filipino myself. Very cute n' modern aesthetic, loved the variety of pinoy flavors offered for the boba + coffee n' well known desserts. Really liked the leche flan Barako coffee. The leche flan flavor made it unique n' tasted great. I thought it would be too sweet, but it was just right. Surprisingly, I wanted the Mais Con Yelo to be a bit sweeter. I guess the versions that I had growing up must of had condensed milk or more of it. Either way, having Sama Sama brought back childhood memories n' I am proud to be Filipino! I would like to try out more of their desserts, drinks, n' flavors.

Stopped by to try Sama Sama at a food truck event in Ewa. I was excited to try this drink spot…read moreafter always seeing it posted online and was shocked to find it without a long line. Service was initially great, the male working inside the truck was super nice as we asked some questions about which drink to get. We decided to try the ube milk tea with boba. Now to the most memorable part of my experience - while waiting for our drink I was getting the usual aesthetic "shot" for IG/yelp and a female walked by and told me "not to take photos of the inside of the truck"... i literally thought she was joking but she was serious. I then realized she actually is a worker in the truck and was surprised. Weird, first time I've ever been told this especially given that it's in a public space at an event.... not a brick and mortar location. It was awkward. However, I will say drink was flavorful and refreshing during a hot day, but after trying it. I won't be back after getting scolded.