The best way I could describe the location of this place is under Subway. Once you see it, you will…read moreunderstand what I mean. Tropical Tribe is amazing. I am sad that this is my third time staying in a hotel so close to it, but the first trip I actual went here. The food is fantastic. I always get the Brazilian base with Power Toppings and an additional scoop of protein powder or the warrior smoothie. The owner, I think?, is the sweetest lady and the other employees are all so helpful. It's a cool little shop tucked in the corner of this building. I can't wait take my wife and kid here when I come back in October.

Tropical Tribe is a cute hidden gem with tasty eats! It is located on the bottom floor of a little…read moreshopping center. It can be a little tricky to find. It is an order and pick up at the counter eatery. My daughter (an açaí bowl junkie) had read the reviews and really wanted to try an açai bowl so we set out to find it. We visited on a Monday morning for breakfast. The decor is beachy and tropical . The vibe is casual and relaxed. It has a tiny indoor seating area and a few tables outside. We sat outside. We ordered a latte, an açai bowl, and a smoothie. I was bummed that my smoothie could not be customized. The base was premade so I was not able to make any adjustments to it. Our items were ready in a reasonable amount of time. The portion size was a little smaller than we expected. As for taste, the açai bowl was good. The smoothie was a little bland, but at the same time, had a tad too much honey. Service was wonderful. We would visit again.

Was laying out by the pool and wanted a fresh cool snack. This place is located right next to the…read moretapa pool and towel. It's a small place on the corner. Service was friendly and quick. I ordered the original aloha and it was perfect. Fresh fruit. Lots of flavor. Just enough sweet with the honey added. Yummmmm. Highly recommend grabbing a bowl!

What a great way to start the day! The bowl options were…read moregreat, and the touch of pineapple ice cream on the Pineapple Delight was really good. Loved the texture and there was a decent amount of fruit. Poke was good too. It's nice because it's on the resort so it's super convenient. 4 STARS! Fast service, good options, and plentiful. Price is as expected. Poke was good.

Easy eats açaí bowls nearby several hotels…read more Went for a quick açaí bowl run before enjoying the rest of Waikiki beach. Not much of a line and everyone was friendly. Took a little bit for the açaí bowl to be made, but was pretty good once ready. Would come back.

Food: Yummy and fresh. Good morning start for breakfast and a nice dip in the ocean right after…read more Service: It was ok, they were nice. Ambiance: Small and tight. Barely any seating. Better as a grab and go. Decent lines to order.

For the lasts five mornings we start our day at Hawaiian Aroma Cafe, the food, the coffee, the…read moreservice are top notch, the girls in that shop work so hard even in a high traffic hours always smile and pleasant. I'll definitely be back over here for our next Hawaiian vacation. Barbie you're awesome

This place is just darling! It's a little hard to find being in a hotel, but once we entered we…read morewere hit with a sense of Aloha. The team was kind and patient as we asked questions to determine what we wanted. We tried two hot beverages (sub for almond milk), an açaí bowl, and a pineapple coconut bread then sat outside on their patio (toward the marina). It was beautiful and peaceful. The flavors were bright and it was a wonderful wrap to our trip.

Food was amazing. Got a side of eggs and sausage. We had berries & cream and chocolate chip banana.read more

I don't know who needs to hear this, but this is the best açaí bowl I have ever had in my life, and…read moreit is not even close. It is also the best thing I have had on my one-week trip to Hawaii. Let me start by saying I visited this place two years ago and made it my mission to come back. Since my group of nine decided to book a trip to Hawaii, this was the first thing I added to the itinerary. And again, it did not disappoint. The service is top tier. The busser saw our large group come in and asked if we wanted to sit at a table we were eyeing, then cleaned it off for us and added extra seating so all of us could fit. The cashier was also very nice, and once your order is ready, the workers explain the toppings bar so you can dress your açaí bowl however you want (coconut flakes, granola, honey, chia seeds, etc.). I got the regular açaí bowl, and again, it is the best açaí bowl I have ever had. The açaí is thick and very rich, and you can tell the blend is real açaí and the berries on top are fresh. The topping bar is a great touch because you can customize it to your liking. It is sweet but not overly sweet or artificial tasting. It also takes a long time to melt, so you can take your time eating it. We also got a couple waffles on the side, and those were good too.

I walked here for lunch with my coworkers and got the caprese panini. It was yummy although a…read morelittle on the small side. Seating was pretty limited, about 6 small tables inside and two tables outside although it was very sunny on those spots. Our food was ready quick and service was fine. My coworkers said their açaí is the best in town so I'm going to try that next time.

Late Friday night, and realized I had not had an acai bowl on our trip yet. We just finished…read morepicking up musubis across the street and looked on yelp real quick to find a nearby spot. Nalu was convenient and the menu was simple, but read the ingredients of the acai bowls and thought those would be a great combo. Walked in and there were only a few people eating outside and in. Only one person in front of us in the ordering line. Was not terribly noisy or quiet. Ordered a Queens Bowl with the employee and waited a few minutes to get the bowl and ate it there. They have a water dispenser there along with cups. Nice mixture of the Queens bowl with the crunchiness of cacao nibs, along side with the dollop of peanut butter, coconut flakes, honey drizzle, soft bananas, and tart acai. Would come back for the same bowl!

"The staff were respectful, and the fresh, natural preparation in front of customers is…read morecommendable." "He mahalo nā limahana, a he mea mahalo ke hoʻomākaukau kūlohelohe i mua o nā mea kūʻai."

I'm here a lot for work for the past few years but have been coming to the islands for many years…read more I've been a true loyalist to Island Vintage for at least 11yrs at this location. Over the years I've noticed the staff has become so much nicer and welcoming which is what I think of when I think of the Aloha spirit. Today I encountered a simple smile from the barista when I asked for extra half and half. She was very kind and sweet and sometimes that's all it takes. Keep in mind they are extremely busy with a line outside so to still offer good customer service in the middle of all that is gold. I always put my order in through the toast app and pick up to go. By the time my drink is ready my açaí bowl is melted. Today I decided to bring it up to the staff and encountered my lovely Lucille. She took my açaí bowl and put it in her freezer and gave me direction to put a note on my order to not prep the açaí bowl till I get there. That was very helpful! I'm happy not to have açaí soup anymore! Haha! But the best thing about it, she did it with a smile and it was genuine. You know when you just feel someone has a good soul..yeah, I felt that. Her demeanor was no different than how a family member would treat you. When she handed my açaí bowl back, she placed a napkin underneath it so the warmth of my hand wouldn't melt the bowl further...and the cherry on top was that I literally had the absolute BEST açaí bowl I've ever had made by Lucille. No joke! Sometimes there is too much granola, or too little fruit, but she made it with the perfect balance with each ingredient. She spoiled me and now I always want my açaí bowls to be made by Lucille! Lmao. I've been going through some tough times and I hope she knows (along with the taller young barista who offered me the half and half) that they both made my day a little brighter. See you in a couple days when I'm back! lol I swear I spend all my money every month at Island Vintage! The best of the best! I wish I took a photo of her beautiful creation but I got it down way too quick! :( Order the açaí bowl with Haupia cream and the Mona Kea iced coffee with macadamia nut, salted caramel and lava salt. You won't regret it! And you won't have to wait in line if you order from the toast local app if getting it to go! You're welcome:)

Coffee and food are fine (4 stars), but the real highlight is their juices, so I'm giving this…read moreplace 5 stars just for the juice! The juices here are really amazing, which says a lot for my partner and me as we typically turn our noses down on them because they taste too healthy and disgusting for us lol. Not this place though. We tried the following: - Blue Hawaii - seasonal special. Gingery and zesty. - ALOH signature - wow, what a delicious and refreshing green juice! Can't believe how healthy and how much vegetables are in it--yet, it doesn't taste "awful" as other green juices I've tried at other places. - Likelike - amazing beet juice. It's a bit sweeter than the other juices, thanks to the beet. - Macadamia latte (hot with oat milk) - oops, I accidentally ordered it with oat milk instead of macadamia milk. By the time I realized my error, it was too late and the drink was in my hand already. Thus, the macadamia flavor wasn't very strong, but it wasn't bad either. - Mahana latte (iced) - great and refreshing, but not as complex as I expected based on the many ingredients listed for this drink. I think the espresso flavor was very strong and cut right through all other ingredients. Some people may delight in that, while others maybe less so. - Basil pesto toast - simple but good and filling. Comes in two pieces, which makes it easy to share with another person.

Food & Drinks: 5/5 Service: 5/5…read moreAmbiance: 5/5 My hotel was just a few steps from this spot, so naturally I found myself here almost every morning for my matcha and açaí bowl run. Their matcha is really good creamy and not bitter. The acai bowl tasted fresh, and I loved all the ingredients. The only thing I didnt like about were the blueberries, they were consistently sour, so maybe bc it's not in season. Overall, it's a great spot to check out !

No frills. Just solid espresso…read more When I want an espresso that is good because it's good espresso, Island Vintage has always delivered. Extra points because they always tailor the amount of milk in my iced latte. It's really an iced cortado.

TIP: Do a MOBILE/ONLINE order to skip the long lines!…read more You can't go wrong with an açaí bowl here! There are multiple locations on the island. And DON'T forget to try their shaved ice! All natural without the weird artificial color/flavors.

Love this place. Feels local…read more My friend and I got a matcha & azuki - matcha latte to share and it was so good. I love the azuki in it which is a sweet red bean. The server recommended either the kalau pork eggs Benedict or the big island loco moco. I got the Kalau pork eggs Benedict and my friend got the niu açaí bowl. Wow the okinawan purple potatoes are so bomb. I love that they gave me a salad and potatoes it's usually only one or another with an eggs Bendict. The kalau poke was savory, little fatty for my liking, but the Benedict was warm and gooey and melted in my mouth in a good way. Though I think the potatoes were the winner. I was going "mhmmm"*yummy*, and either every bite I was slowly going into a food coma. The coconut mousse in the açaí bowl was so good. It was like a taste of heaven. Portions were huge. The vibes were low key and local. Good local music playing. Service was good too. Staff was very friendly and we got seated immediately. We mopped our food (local style) and finished every last bite. I love coming here every chance I get when I'm in town, will be back!

We were looking for a place to grab dinner within walking distance of our hotel, and this place…read morekept popping up. It has won Open Table Customer Favorite Award, Trip Advisor Customer Favorite Award, and several local awards, so we thought we'd give it a try. I read some comments about there being a wait, so I made a reservation on Open Table. Glad I did, because this place is quite small. Go up the stairs outside to get to the door, then the dining room is up a few more stairs inside. There are several tables and a cool table in the corner set up with pillows that give it a"loungy" effect. It's got a beachy look with reclaimed wood walls, surfboards, and high wood beamed ceiling. We sat by the open air window, which was nice because you can see down onto people passing on the sidewalk from the second level. Our server was really good and the drinks and food came out fast. Hubby and I ordered the exact same thing --a Blue Hawaiian (rum and pineapple? Yes, please!) and the Big Island Beef Loco Moco. I like my eggs over hard, and they happily did that for me. Everything was delicious, and the portion was big. I love that this place is local and food is locally sourced. Definitely a huge plus in my book! Hopefully we will get to return for breakfast!