@fortunefoodfinds: "But first coffee, bc I got a LATTE to BREW! A Banana Bread Latte n' a Kukui…read moreCold Brew from Island Brew Coffeehouse in Hawai'i Kai. They serve a wide variety of food n' drinks, n' have several locations. This was just what I needed to give me some motivation!" SERVICE: fast n' friendly INTERIOR: limited indoor seating, but it's all about the outdoor views. Got lost in the menus so I stuck with what I went there for, which was coffee; helped narrow down my choices. EXTERIOR: plenty of seating with most under umbrellas. In the same plaza as Long's n' Safeway. WAIT TIME: under 5 mins to place order, another 5 mins to receiving drinks PARKING: free lot OVERALL COMMENTS: got myself the banana bread latte that wasn't so much banana-y. Although it was still very delicious. Literally took my first sip n' thought how yuMmmy. Perfectly sweet n' balanced well with the coffee. Mah hubz kukui cold brew was also really good. I'm not a cold brew person, but the macnut flavored cold brew along with the coconut flavored cold foam had no traces of bitterness n' gave a nice sweetness. Even though both drinks were on the pricier side (had to do with the 20oz we got), they ended up being worth the yuMmminess!

This is my favorite island brew location but I guess I went on a bad day, (Monday, May 11) they…read morehave construction workers drilling next to the water, so it's a beautiful location but you have to listen to the (quite loud) drilling. I had planned to hang out here and get some work done for like an hour but decided there is probably somewhere quieter to hang out. I ordered the breakfast skillet which I saw on the written menu outside, I think it's a new or temporary dish and I really really enjoyed it, I just wish the girl that delivered it to my table warned me the skillet was literally burning hot, since I actually burned my hand on it... When I was heading out I made the mistake of asking the girl with the short blonde hair where the bathroom was and she's like oh to the left of the blue umbrellas... and I'm like ok... I go outside and don't see blue umbrellas, and then I finally find the bathroom which is literally right across from island brew, (that's all she had to say) and there are 2 people outside, so I ask them if they are waiting and one is... an island brew worker passes me and she has a key in her hand, so I'm like oh is that a key for the bathroom? And she's like, it's a ? key as she walks away from me, but I couldn't really hear whatever she said so I follow her down the hall to ask her what she said and she just goes in the bathroom and slams the door, which is when I realize it was probably an employee bathroom and there is a code for the other "public" door and the first girl didn't even tell it to me, the other worker didn't either... oh yeah and it's a one person bathroom FYI -- I've been here before and love love love this totally unassuming spot, there is a Safeway and longs drugs, just a big open lot then this Island Brew which is like an oasis, but never used the bathroom before... I guess now I know. I don't think I'll be back any time soon though...

My favorite coffee shop, the best atmosphere and best food too! The employees are always so kind :)read more

Great coffee, really loved the black sesame latte. Comes out really quick…read more The interior is really beautiful with ample seating. On a Sunday morning it was pretty crowded but with a line that moved quickly. Also what is up with the people there? Why is everybody so well dressed and preppy? I felt like I was getting coffee in LA or something. Everybody was in their 20-30s dressed like they were going to Erewhon afterwards. Dog friendly too! Be aware there's no WiFi for studying.

I stopped by here yesterday morning for my morning coffee. While traveling we try to hit up a new…read morelocal coffee shop every day and on this morning it happened to be Bits and Bites Cafe. This shop is located in a strip mall right off Keahole Street. The inside of the shop was clean and brightly decorated but a bit smaller than I was expecting. Even so, they had a display case filled with a variety of scones and a coffee bar in the back. After looking over the menu I chose an iced Hawaiian honey latte along with a lilikoi scone while my dad went with a salted caramel scone. Our order was ready within about five minutes and we were quickly on our way. I first tried the lilikoi scone and really enjoyed it. It had a nice sharpness that was balanced with just enough sweetness to keep it from being overpowering. My coffee was good as well. The coffee itself was deep and rich and while I picked up a bit of sweetness at the start, the Hawaiian honey really came through on the finish. My dad also really enjoyed his salted caramel scone. The bottom line for me is that I would head back here again in the future. We both enjoyed our scones and I thought my coffee was solid as well.

Bits & Bites is a tiny, takeout only cafe in the Hawaii Kai Shopping Center. They specialize in…read morescones and flavored Basque and Japanese cheese cakes. These scones are dense and cakey with a firm crust. The actual scone is barely sweet, with most of the flavor coming from a punchy glaze. We tried a Strawberry and a Guava Cream Cheese scone with an Iced Latte. One of the nicest parts of the shopping center is getting to sit by the water so that's where we headed. I enjoyed the Guava Cream Cheese more because of the chucks of cream cheese, but my partner thought the Guava was too tart. The Iced Latte was a dark roast, with a little less milk and more coffee; a good pick me up on a hot day. Overall, worth stopping by if you're in the neighborhood, but come early if you want the full selection, by 10 am they were already out of some flavors.

The omelette here was so unique I started trying this at home! Be sure to order the kalua pig which…read moreis shredded roasted pig inside of an omelette. Back home, I eat pernil all the time but never tried to put it inside of an omelette, game-changer! The omelette game with a piece of toast and a small slice of pineapple and strawberry. Paired it with a latte and a perfect breakfast. There are tons of juice, coffee, and matcha options as well (if you're cup of tea is matcha). Located inside of a strip mall (seeing a common theme here in Hawaii), there is ample parking if you have a rental car here. Servers and locals here are friendly which has been my experience traveling the entire island.

My party and I shared the Avocado Toast with bacon, Short Rib Loco Moco, and Corned Beef Hash for…read morelunch. The Short Rib Loco Moco was my favorite! We ordered it with fried rice which was a tasty combination with the tender meat and gravy. The Avocado Toast and the Corned Beef Hash were both okay but there wasn't anything special that stood out. We visited on a Saturday around 1pm and luckily we only had to wait 5 minutes for a table! You do have to sign your name on the wait list when you get there. The restaurant was bright, service was friendly, and there's a good number of seating. It's located in the Koko Marina Shopping Center which shares a lot with other stores so there's always parking!

Nice place for a quiet breakfast!…read more Hubby and I stopped in after spending the morning at nearby Sandy Beach. We shared a acai bowl, a Kai latte (signature mac nut flavor), and a piece of coffee cake. Everything was fresh tasting and the coffee cake was hearty. The latte was unique, comforting, and not overly sweet. The shop is very clean with restrooms on the outside. Although there was only one worker, our order was prepped fairly quickly and more customers filed in after us. Would return!

Kai Coffee in the Kalama Valley Shopping Center donated their business to Kai Point Church and is…read morenow The Point Coffee. Ro (sp?) now runs the cafe for the church and was a former executive and barista with Kai Coffee...lots of experience in artisan coffee in Hawaii. He has ideas for the shop: from having it host competitions to adjusting thr menu. Same setup - a few tables inside and outside. I tried The Point Latte; made with mac nut and vanilla syrups. Latte was balanced as he said it would be...on point. Lots of parking in sleepy Kalama Valley Shopping Center. Hours? I missed any signage and forgot to ask.

TL;DR Cute brunch…read moreand Japanese restaurant on the east side. Beef Sukiyaki Combo = ONO ----- My aunty recommended Heavenly a while ago but whenever we decided to try it there was always no reservations available. Well, we were finally able to lock in a res for brunch on a Saturday before a Costco run. I would definitely recommend making a reservation. The restaurant was pretty busy when we visited and there was a wait at the door. Heavenly is located in the Koko Marina shopping center. There's lots of parking available. The ambiance is great and there is a fantastic view of the surrounding water. The seating is super comfy and casual with sofa-style chairs to sit in. Heavenly has a very eclectic menu. A large portion of the menu is dedicated to breakfast offerings, but there is also a very sizable selection of Japanese dishes. I wasn't craving anything for breakfast, so I opted for the Beef Sukiyaki Combo, which came with a hefty portion of beef sukiyaki, rice, a soft-poached egg, and miso soup. This really hit the spot. Everything was delicious. If you like gyudons, you should definitely consider the beef sukiyaki here. My wife ordered the loco moco and subbed in a falafel patty. I was expecting the patty to be hard and/or dry, but it was utterly perfect! It was crispy on the outside but soft and fluffy on the inside. And it paired so well with the gravy, egg, and rice. I would highly recommend this dish as well. We ordered an acai bowl for my young daughter, which was also great. This is our new brunch spot on the east side!

We love places that are dog friendly!…read more We ate here after a hike, and it was a great place to refuel for the day. The decor is very cute and the service was amazing. The greens were good, but the stand out for me has to be the blueberry lemonade and the truffle wedges. They have a ton of parking cause it's the shopping center lot, but also can fill up depending on the time of day. Give these guys a try if you're ever in Hawaii Kai.

Was in the area for my daughter flag game & wanted to eat l & l & I didn't know the my had this…read moreinside. Parking: lot of parking from it being in a shopping center so don't worry about that. Service: it was a bit slow at night but I wanted to get a lemonade. I'm down to try didn't flavors so I know if I'll like it next time or not. I got the blue Hawaii lemonade & to be honest it tasted more like a piña colada, so I didn't really like mines. My daughter got the cookies & cream shake or smoothie & she loved it. The drinks are a bit pricey. They did have those Dubai chewy cookie but for $8 for one no thank you. They also have the Dubai chocolate bar but didn't get it. The area is very neat & clean. Would I come back?? Sure, but only if in the area again.

Refreshing beverage in Hawaii Kai, Honolulu, Hawaii…read more.. I was so excited that there was a Teapresso Bar so close to where we were having lunch. I thought that I could enter the drawing for $500, but this location isn't linked to that promotion... darn! Located in a shared space with Loco Moco at Koko Marina Center, the lone woman at the counter was just okay. It was a bit noisy from the customers on the other side of the room, so she had to speak a bit louder. I figured that since I'm there - and we walked all the way across the parking lot - and around the corner to find this place, I should get something... because it was quite a warm October day... My order was a POG (passion orange guava) iced tea. The woman didn't ask me for my level of sweetness or amount of ice. She just made the standard. It was alright. I let the ice melt because it was a bit sweet. I saw the passion fruit seeds on the bottom of my cup which told me that it's pretty authentic. I'll stick with the other locations of Teapresso Bar where the service is friendlier; the location is more convenient; and the environment is calmer.

Super healing vibes and beautiful plants. The employees are so nice and helpful AND the honey…read morematcha was bomb. Can't wait to take my bf with me next time so we can pick out our next plant together.

I love this cafe spot recommended to come and hangout with friends or if you're college students…read moredefinitely come check out and study. The place is cozy and you can enjoy looking at all the beautiful plants in side there.

The original Bean About Town is in Kaimuki :) their Waikiki location will be closing so this will…read morebe the main location. Their BB Hot Choccy is their signature and the drink I always get. I prefer it hot but they also can do iced! Always love the pretty latte art that they do when you get it hot. I also really love their Croque Monsieur sandwich. I love how simple and delicious it is - almost like a panini. Service is always kind and quick and I hope they stay for a long time! There are so many cafes in Kaimuki popping out but definitely stop by this one. The quality is never compromised and I can vouch that the drinks are great.

I've been coming to this café in Kaimuki since i discovered it in February --49 visits to be…read moreexact--because I genuinely loved it. The coffee is amazing, easily one of the best roasts I've had on the island, and the small outdoor seating area gives it a cozy, tucked-away vibe. It became one of my go-to spots to study, read, and bring friends (especially coworkers from another café) because I wanted them to experience how good it is. What made it special to me, though, was the staff. There's a duo that works there who remembered my order after just the first week. It's not like my order was complicated--just an iced mocha with oat milk, a little extra sweet--but that small gesture made me feel genuinely welcomed and seen every time I came in. That's why this experience was so disappointing... About two weeks ago, a friend and I were sitting outside and had hit a vape. We were told no smoking, and we immediately apologized and left within a few minutes--no issue there, completely understandable. Fast forward to today: I was sitting outside again near closing time, not really in the best headspace, and absentmindedly hit my vape, not remembering i was told not to. The owner, Oliver, pulled me aside and said an employee felt disrespected because I had previously been told no smoking and still did it again. I completely understood, took accountability, and apologized multiple times. I was then told to leave immediately and that I'm no longer welcome back. While I accept that my actions had consequences, what happened next made the situation feel extremely uncomfortable and honestly unsettling... About 15 minutes later, I had walked to the café where I work (which is nearby), and the same owner came in shortly after. He didn't order anything--instead, he stood there staring me down across the counter. The tension was noticeable enough that my coworker told me to step to the back. He then asked to speak to a manager, and when told the manager on duty was a woman, he specifically asked for the "boss." When told they weren't available, he left his number and left. The manager called him shortly after asking what she could do for him and he said nothing, he only wanted to speak to the boss. This felt excessive and inappropriate. Being asked to leave a business for breaking a rule is one thing--but following someone to their workplace and attempting to escalate things further crosses a line. I truly did love this café and supported it heavily, spending hundreds of dollars there, posting them on social media every week and recommending it to others. That's what makes this situation so disappointing. I take responsibility for my mistake, but the way this was handled afterward didn't feel respectful or professional. I feel soooooooo uncomfortable. Would've left more stars if I wasn't followed and stared down at in my workplace...?

I used to go to the Aina Haina store but this one is a better set up. The convenience is also…read morebetter as I can drop by in conjunction with other errands, like taking care of business at Longs/Safeway/bank/optometrist/cleaners. My go to drinks are the Purple Rain or Coffee Date - I just get them without cinnamon. The kale tacos are still good. And now they do essentially the same tacos but with a bacon mustard dressing - it's still vegan Taco Tuesday and Saturday are good value with a $16 price-point for tacos and a smoothie. Free Shot Friday is also nice. It makes for a convenient stop for a delicious smoothie or a light lunch.

Went to get a smoothie today and many times I've passed this place thinking it would be very…read morepricey. However, I'm glad I did go today... hands down the best smoothie I've ever had. The ingredients weren't artificial like many places. I got the green monster and it was really good. I'll try other flavors as I visit. The place was clean and service was neutral. The person serving me wasn't friendly nor rude so it was okay and I got my smoothie very quick. Will definitely be back again.