A Sweet Little Gem in Hawaii!…read more What a wonderful little bakery! Bakes & Brew has such a beautiful, clean, and welcoming atmosphere, and their cupcakes look absolutely amazing! The presentation is gorgeous, and you can see the attention to detail and care that goes into their creations. I love supporting local businesses that put passion into what they do, and this bakery definitely gives that impression. Whether you're looking for a sweet treat or something special to share with family and friends, this is a place worth checking out! Wishing this sweet little business continued success!

Ordered a medium mystery box via the Save A Bite app from Oahu Bakes and Brew…read more I got a cake pop, four frosted cupcakes and a chocolate chip banana muffin. You will get an assortment of goods from every business that you order a mystery box from vis Save A Bite. Located on Kakala Street off of the main strip - Kapolei Parkway...where few vehicles stay near the speed limit. A stone's throw from the neighborhood park. They are open Fridays thru Sundays from 800a to 200p. They also cater. I ate the Oreo cream cupcake and Ube cake pop...both were good but almost too sweet. Almost ordered a latte and with all that sugar...I would have had a hard time sleeping. Revised my rating based on the cupcake that had the peanut butter frosting. I have a thing for peanut butter...like I do with attractive women...and that is worth an extra star.

Here you'll find little sweet bites of heaven!!…read more Kotonaru is a gem I found at the Ono Grindz & Mākeke at Kapolei Commons it's held every Sundays from 9am-1pm on the huge grassy lawn near the Theaters. These guys create beautiful intricate works of art almost too pretty to eat. Today they had little tartlets and mini cheesecake bites. Also mini dessert parfaits gah so super cute!!! I got the mini tarts which are $12 for 8 pieces - Fruit Cream Cheese - Cookies and Cream - Coffee - Ube - Cookie Butter - Strawberry Cream - Blueberry Cream - Chocolate I can't wait to try them though they are delicate and they recommend it's not to be refrigerated in 60 to 90 minutes. So I took a break in my air conditioned car to give them more time lol! Follow the on Instagram @kotonarullc as they do have many other flavors and other pop ups as well...life is certainly sweeter!!! Thank you!!

I tried a dozen sampler and was easy to order/ pick up plus very delicious. I highly recommend…read moregiving them a try for a snack, party, or for friends. Mahalo

This is my absolute favorite bakery on Oahu! They have two…read moreconvenient locations--one inside Ala Moana Center in Waikiki and another in Kapolei right near Safeway and Longs Drugs. The Kapolei spot has super easy parking by Safeway, making it effortless to pop in. One of the main reasons I love coming here is that every single pastry is individually wrapped. It feels so clean, hygienic, and makes it super easy to grab treats to share with friends or family. Everything they make is delicious, but here are my absolute top recommendations: Walnut Raisin Multigrain Bread: Hands down my favorite! It has a subtle sweetness from the raisins and a fantastic, hearty texture. If you're searching for an incredible multigrain raisin bread, this is the one to get. Chocolate Muffin: So light, fluffy, and rich in deep chocolate flavor without being overly sweet. If you enjoy chocolate cake, you'll love this muffin. Red Bean Paste Sweet Bread: Wrapped in incredibly soft, pillowy bread with a perfectly balanced, non-cloying red bean filling. Cookies: Consistently delicious and very reasonably priced! They also have a fantastic app and rewards program. You can easily order online for quick pickup while earning points toward free pastries or coffee. On top of the amazing baked goods, the customer service is always warm, friendly, and efficient at checkout. This place truly brings a smile to my face every time I visit, and I'll definitely keep coming back to support them! Love this bakery!

So excited my favorite Taiwanese bakery is here now!…read moreFriendly staff, the same yummy pastries and a new cookie for me that oh no, I'm in trouble: white chocolate Mac nut...hubby got it and I was hooked.... And of course, always THE BEST sea salt jasmine green tea anywhere:)

Oh maaaan! As soon as we walked in we knew we would struggle to decide on all the delicious…read moreflavors! The service was great. So friendly and welcoming! We got there about 20 minutes before they closed but they were patient and were not rushing us in anyway. We enjoyed our delicious treat outside because the weather was perfect! Loved this place and can't wait to visit when we go back to Maui!

A Mixed Experience -- I'd Recommend Sharing the Large!…read more During my trip to Oahu, I decided to stop by Island Shave Ice and Creamery to try their Hawaiian shave ice. I enjoy exploring different shave ice spots whenever I'm in Hawaii, so I was excited to give this place a try! Unfortunately, I had mixed feelings about my experience. There were a few things I appreciated, but also some things I wish had been better. Since this was my first visit, I decided to order a large. Looking back, I think that was my first mistake! Unlike some shave ice places that offer only one size, this location offers three different sizes, which is nice because you have options. However, I would definitely recommend ordering a small if you're eating by yourself. If you're planning to get a large, I think it's much better to share it with someone! My biggest disappointment was how quickly the ice started melting. Personally, I love shave ice that's finely shaved until it's soft and fluffy, almost like snow. Unfortunately, the texture here was noticeably crunchier than what I prefer. Because I ordered a large, the ice began melting before I could really enjoy the entire dessert. I felt like I had to hurry to finish it instead of taking my time and enjoying every bite. Another thing I noticed was that the mochi didn't arrive together with my shave ice. It was brought out separately a little later. I appreciated that it was freshly made, but I would have preferred having everything served together. Overall, it wasn't a terrible experience, but it wasn't quite what I was hoping for either. I personally prefer the softer, snow-like texture of shave ice, and the quick melting made it difficult to fully enjoy my order. My advice for first-time visitors: Order a small if you're enjoying it alone, or consider sharing a large with someone. That way, you have a better chance of finishing it before it melts! I'm glad I gave this place a try. Sometimes visiting new places helps you discover what you enjoy and what you might do differently next time. Overall experience: 3/5

This place will surprise you! We have been coming to the…read moreislands for years. We know many of the local places. If you want a large portion high quality fish plate you don't have to go to North Shore and eat off the katsu tuna truck!. Katsu Tuna and Garlic Tuna here you can't miss. My wife and I split the plates fo re two different stops. The cautery boards are amazing as well. Don't miss this place it's one of our favorite places now. They even have live music a few nights a week.

Last visit for a while after today's experience. Ordered $16 in drinks, $30 braised beef loco moco…read moreand a $11 piece of cheesecake. Only my wife's drink came out, 10 minutes after receiving the loco moco. My drink NEVER came, so asked for it... still nothing. After we finished the loco moco and tried to ask about my drink AGAIN, they finally made it. It was 33 minutes after ordering (per my receipt). Then I realized they never brought the cheesecake out. Just asked for the slice to be refunded at that point. I like the coffees there, but not enough to spend that much only to wait and watch everyone else come and go with their orders.

It's been a minute since I was able to throw Black Sheep Cream Co. a review…read more We frequent Ko'olina quite a bit, whether to bring my daughters to the beach or to stop by Monkeypod for dinner. This time around, we found ourselves bringing a family member to dinner and were craving ice cream after dinner. Fortunately, Black Sheep Cream Co. was there. Right off the bat, I want to express my gratitude to the owner for keeping the prices the same since my last review in 2022. The flavors, taste, and venue is comfortable to enjoy your dessert right in front of the business. There is plenty of chairs and umbrella shade. This is locally-owned and worth the try, especially if you're visiting. There recommended flavor is their Black Sesame flavor. I also really appreciate their Matcha flavor.

Epic fail. Smell of sewer underground drain is strong while standing in line outside. Ice cream…read moremelting quickly. I ordered one scoop Matcha Made In Heaven and one scoop Mochi Mama Brown Sugar Milk Tea Cream. Unable to see employee scoop the ice cream because it's away from customers' view. Barely tasted and couldn't see brown sugar. Definitely tasted pieces of white mochi and milk tea. Unfortunately, given two scoops of same flavor. By the time I discovered it, it's melting at the bottom because my Matcha Made In Heaven was supposed to be in the cup. My husband consumed his two scoops Guilty of Strobbery like there's no tomorrow. On top of that, if 15 min parking stalls are full, then must pay for parking in other half or across the street. Not sure if I will return to this location unless I'm walking across from one of the resorts.

Staff was super kind and friendly, and it's a really amazing patisserie! It's small but the treats…read moreand sweets all pack flavor well worth the visit. The cheesecake and cream puffs are my faves from when I stopped by - Miguel Morales Photography

I agree with the recent yelp reviews as well. Please update your address and phone number. I drove…read moreall the way to the address stated on yelp only to find them not there. What a waste of gas and time.

This place is a hidden gem. When you first walk in, the place looks clean and spacious. The person…read morewho took my order was sweet and make my order quickly. I had the Grass Jelly Latte and egg pancakes with custard. I like that you can select the level of sweetness for the drinks and it was perfect and they were generous with the grass jelly. The pancakes were made to order and super fresh. Light and fluffy pancakes with a sweet custard filling. The outside has a little crunch, truly delightful. I highly recommend checking this place out

Yi Fang Taiwan Fruit Teas has been here for awhile now and it's located near the Foodland Grocery-…read more Kapolei Parkway. It's a cute little storefront that caught my attention with a huge menu on the window. Personally,I simply love all teas and was definitely impressed to see how many choices/flavors they have. Tried the Peach Fruit Iced Tea and it was perfectly made and served in a cute vacuum packed lid cup. The taste was delicious with lots of fresh cut peaches, crushed ice and tea. Wow! Definitely will be back!

Very responsive and helpful through the order. Cake looked amazing, exactly what I asked for…read more Tasted pretty good aswell. Freakin awesome gem of a bakery. Highly recommend everyone looking for a cake to give this place a shot, you'll leave happy like my family did.

Michael and his creations a delicious, well put together and all of our clients love them. We gift…read moreour Real Estate clients with Brownies that Michael has made to celebrate their birthdays, anniversaries, and home anniversaries. Everyone enjoys receiving the delicious brownies in the mail (that we send to them), and it's a real treat to see our clients' eyes light up and enjoy the brownies every month. Michael is responsive, professional, lives aloha, and IS DARN GOOD AT WHAT HE DOES! Hire him today for your next event, special occasion, etc. You won't be disappointed!

I loved the Purple Fantasy SO much, I had to get two and I'm already dreaming about the day I get…read moreto have this boba again. My review is simple: BEST BOBA I HAVE EVER HAD IN MY LIFE. I recommend changing the boba to coffee jelly. You will not be disappointed. Trust me. And PLEASE tell me if you tried it. Oh and the have a LEGO WALL. The kid in me feels alive here.

Boba was nice a warm... service was fast, and very friendly employees. I got an ube smoothies and…read moreit tasted delicious. Store is very clean and organized. Enjoyed browsing the shelves for little prizes for my class.