Tiger sugar milk tea is the best! Fast service and…read moreconsistent taste Awesome customer service

Tea is my thing…read more.. I've seen Coffee or Tea? whenever I'm in the area but really have the hardest time finding parking at this Crossroads at Waipio complex which is probably why the limit customer parking to 30 minutes to be fair but then that leaves you little time to sit and relax as they do have some tables inside to do so. After finishing at Car Wash 808 Express I though to give it a try and was lucky enough to get a parking and knew it was meant to be as I walked in liked what I saw inside as it's nice and clean and quite spacious and had many of the snacks and treats to choose from as well. I did notice their featured drinks and the Honey & Lemon Black Tea which sounded exactly what I needed and though I'm able to adjust the sweetness and ice level as well is nice to enjoy my drink, the staff made it very fast and efficient giving me lots of time to run over to Golden Coin for some lunch as well. Love this cozy spot though the time limit does deter me from visiting here as I do like to sit and enjoy my tea sometimes as well. Thank you!

Surfers has been one of the OG coffee shops in Central Oahu and is a popular spot!…read more Drinks: As of recently, I've been loving an iced dirty tiger spice chai. The chai is pretty sweet on its own so I add 2 shots of espresso to cut thru that sweetness and add a teeny bit more caffeine to the drink. They also have seasonal drinks that stay for a few months at a time. My favorite seasonal drink was in the summer -- I believe it was a haupia latte (cold foam on top was sooooo good with the coffee). Food: If I order food, it'll be the bacon burrito w/sauce. They also have other sweeter options for food (mochi waffles, avo toast, etc) Of the countless times I've been to Surfer's, there's a mixture of people - some locked in doing work, others catching up with friends, people reading their Bibles, tourists passing through checking out a local coffee shop, etc. Because of this, it can get pretty loud for a coffee shop, so just FYI if you plan on going there to do work! Overall, love Surfers :) Great vibes, amazing staff, and I'll always keep coming back here Parking: Back lot parking (located on Ohai St) or street parking (Kam Hwy) WiFi: Yes | Bathroom: Yes

Cute coffee shop. The owner is really nice. They were out of quite a bit of food when we went so…read moregluten free was sparse. The gluten free donut was tiny but really yummy. The coffee was really tasty and they did have bagels which my party ordered and said was good. I will be back hopefully they will have restocked. Prices are also really good.

Teapresso Bar in Mililani is located inside of Times supermarket at Mililani Town Center. Walk in…read moreand it's on your left (bonus: they also have Dave's ice cream) next to the bakery. They have ALL.THE.THINGS. I love tea so I normally get an iced tea... something... because all of their flavor combinations are amazing! My "go to" drink is plantation, but I've tried almost all of their drinks. The service is always amazing! Super friendly and helpful employees. If you're uncertain about your choices, just ask and they'll help you narrow it down. Check them out! Oh and don't forget to register with their reward program. You can earn discounts towards your next purchase. Have a "tea"-riffic day!

Dubai omg my go to lol just a tasty blend of goodness love this place, its like the everyday drink…read more Marie

We walked in to this store because my girls were cravings boba. The menu of their top choices was…read moreHUGE! The pictures of each of the drinks made it very easy to decide. Since we're newbies, all of the drinks we ordered were from that menu. We were promptly greeted when we entered. And since we were the only people in the store we got to take our time to look at their complete menu and the claw machine (it has some Foodland palaka lunch bags in it.) Our drinks were made quickly and their cups are so cute! We snapped a few pictures in and out of the store. It's such a cute place so the girls enjoyed the photo op. It's such a cute spot and the drinks were tasty! If you're ever in Mililani Mauka, pay them a visit.

It's a huge menu! It seems overwhelming but I think it's…read morejust because everything is crammed together but for the most part, it's the same offerings as any other Boba Shop. Our go-to has been the Jasmine milk tea with boba and custard, Husband loves the Ube Crumble or Lil Lychee, the last few times they've been out of Ube though. The Staff is friendly and they do crank our orders pretty fast. It's a pretty small place inside and they don't offer much sitting space, so it's definitely a grab and go situation. It seems that they used to offer food but did away with it. Price is a little high both drinks average about $14-$16 just depending on the toppings but we do love the quality of toppings and syrups used. They do take card and offer a rewards program.

I've been wanting to go to an actual coffee farm and Green World was the spot! They sell all types…read moreof freshly roasted coffee beans. The 100% Kona for 1 pound was $89.95 so we settled on buying an average priced bean called Hawaiian Hazelnut for $27.95 a pound. They offer to grind it for you too if you need it. We ordered some delicious cold brew and macadamia latte. While we waited they offered samples of their coffees. We then grabbed our drinks and headed outside to check out the coffee trees. We loved the little hei hei chickens in the grass! This was such a cute quaint place to check out and I highly recommend so you can support local and buy some fresh coffee beans!

Green World Coffee Farm Fact: Green World Coffee Farm is a 7-acre, family-owned coffee farm in…read moreWahiawa, Oahu, featuring over 3,000 Arabica coffee trees. Established by Howard Green in 2008, it offers free self-guided tours, a cafe with espresso drinks, and free coffee samples. The farm roasts its own coffee daily, producing a smooth, low-acidity brew. My friend, Sheryl M. had insisted we stop here for our coffee and what an amazing recommendation. The coffee farm aspect alone is well with a peruse. Between squawking at chickens and getting a caramel macchiato, it made for a great pit stop. Just enough time to use the restroom, grab a beverage, look at their extensive gift shop, and take a gander at the coffee trees. If you're heading over to the North Shore and are a coffee enthusiastic, Green World Coffee Farm is well worth a visit.

Tried the cookie butter BBL drink and I'm officially obsessed. It's rich, creamy, and perfectly…read moreindulgent without being overly sweet. You really get that warm, spiced cookie butter flavor in every sip--dessert in drink form The texture was smooth and satisfying, and everything tasted well-balanced, not artificial or heavy. This is the kind of drink you treat yourself to when you want something cozy and decadent. If you're a cookie butter fan, this is a must-order. I'd come back just for this drink alone.

I do sip with my eyes…read more.. With that Sippin' Pretty does allow you to not just enjoy your sips but capture it and show what makes it divine. This pop up shop is going places and today they were at Hardcore Nutrition located in Harbor Center Aiea. I did have my doubts and had a difficult time finding the shop but once there you instantly see adorable the photo op set up. She had both regular and October Specials available I decided on the seasonal item of "Witches Brew" which is Ube with Coffee or Matcha of course for me and Almond milk which is topped Ube cookie crumbles and what a royal sip it was so nice and light without being to sweet, I loved each beautiful sip. She does take preorders for a quick pick up which is a nice and easy service and to find her follow her on Instagram @sippinprettyhi so that you don't miss out on something pretty tasty. Thank you!

Last night was the first time I went to Paradise Ciders. One of our friends is in town so a large…read moregroup of us decided to meet there for some drinks. The worker helped put together several tables to accommodate our big crowd. Friends started trickling in and we had about 20 people by nights end. The service was awesome! A young man was helping us and he was friendly and even changed the tv station to UH volleyball for me! Props to them for that! He left several pitchers of ice water so that was convenient. Paradise Ciders doesn't have food, but there is a food truck parked in the back where you order your food from. Quite a neat concept, makes it easy when coming with a big group, everyone just gets their own food! The place was packed on. Friday night. I am surprised that they close so early at 10:00pm nightly. I had 2 Li Hing Sour drinks which was pretty pricey at $15, but I guess this is the going rate these days for mixed drinks. It was nice and strong!

Thursday, trivia night. My husband and I came in and grabbed a table with only 3 chairs, needed 4…read morefor people joining us. We were told we could grab another chair (we were at a low top, no low top chairs available). We were told by two different workers that we could grab high top chair. So we did just that. A couple moments later, the bartender came by and said "Did you take that chair from the bar" my husband said yes we were told we could. She PHYSICALLY grabbed the chair that my husband was sitting on and said " if you are going to take a chair from MY bar I need $20" - saying this while FORCEFULLY pulling the chair from underneath my husband. EXTREMELY RUDE, UNPROFESSIONAL BEHAVIOR. We walked out. The most nasty behavior I have ever witnessed at a business.

Central Oahu coffee shop gem! Located in the Wahiawa Industrial, Bizia has been one of my go-to…read morecoffee shops over the years :) Bizia has an assortment of coffees and food items. They use Poai by Pono Potions as their latte syrups which I love! If I get a drink, I'll get an iced mac nut latte. HOWEVER, I truly think the star of the show is the SOURDOUGH WAFFLES! It's made to perfection with a crispy outside and soft, chewy inside! You can choose waffles by itself or with fruits. The addition of fruits on top truly elevates it! In addition, the staff is always so kind here! I also just love what the owners mission is and the story behind Bizia's name :) Check it out their IG or look it up! They also highlight a lot of local artists and brands and sell some of their items in shop! Parking: Spacious lot to park Seating: Plenty! A few lounge seating downstairs + work area tables/chairs upstairs WiFi: Yes | Bathroom: Yes Go-to order: Iced Mac Nut Latte or Sourdough Waffles w/Fruits

Hiding in plain sight in Wahiawa...and I mean near the police station, a dead end drive on North…read moreCane Street. I've never visited until now as I am not a surfer though I am a townie...also, a coffee aficionado. It is not a long drive as other Honoluluans ( is that a word, it also makes me wanna say humuhumu nukunuku apua'a ) may grumble over...also, I enjoy driving. Located in Unit A2 - there is a parallel building B. Bizia Surf Shop and Coffee Bar - as much of a mouthful as Wahiawa Industrial Center - offers a concise beverage and food menu. Lots of surfboards and locally designed merchandise. I had the Goat Milk Affogato and it was quite good. I can't say it tasted any different from cow's milk ice cream/gelato. Also, had their excellent sourdough waffle with berries on an initial visit the previous week. Mezzanine offers more seating but there's some counter seating and a table near the storefront as well seating towards the back in a nook. There is also patio seating in front of Bizia. They open at 730a Monday thru Saturday; closing at 530p, Monday to Thursday, while closing at 300p on Friday and Saturday. Sunday hours differ as it is 800a - 12 noon.

I really try not to overuse "hidden gem" but Win's Fresh Fruit Smoothie is exactly that. Located…read moreright off of Kam highway in Wahiawa, it's so easy to miss but I promise you don't wanna miss out on their fresh fruit smoothies. I came in because I knew that the line for my car's safety check was going to be long and I wanted something to sip on while I waited in my car. You know it's legit because you can see all of the fruits that they make their smoothies with. I got an avocado smoothie (no boba for me) and my boyfriend got a honeydew with boba. Service was so friendly and fast and made our wait to get our safety check bearable.

We tried them before, but as a free sample. First time going in for a smoothie since I was craving…read moreone. On the way, we were craving a mango papaya smoothie and when I went in, I was so happy it was on their menu. Service was good, friendly and fast. She made sure whether or not I wanted boba, which I did not. The smoothie was delicious! This will for sure be our smoothie spot, especially since she uses fresh fruits. Even my husband kept asking to share.

Fantastic little ice cream shop right next to Costco. Parking can sometimes be a challenge…read moredepending on the time of day but it's definitely worth the visit. You can even make it a pre-Costco shopping delight stop. The menu is always changing but it feels like there's always something delicious to be had. My favorite is the Rocky Road where they actually add marshmallows on top and toast it for you. The Buttah Cakes has also been a recent gem that we've tried lately and it's absolutely delicious. Since it's freshly made, it's rich, creamy, and even a little scoop goes a long way. They even make waffle cones in store if you want to spruce things up for your dessert experience. The staff are friendly and handle rushes of customers well for the size of the shop. We're lucky to have a great shop like this in central Oahu so you don't have to drive all the way to town for a great ice cream fix.

I have been coming here since they were first open but I have not gotten around to reviewing them…read moreuntil now. I was craving ice cream. Let's just say this place changed A LOT over the past years. Service: 3/5 Waited about 5 minutes to get my order taken. There was a couple in front of me and the worker was chatting with them only. I was not aware of what she was doing until I realized I was waiting for a bit so I looked for myself and saw she was making a waffle cone. Would have appreciated if she told me "Be right with you!" She at least said thank you for waiting. Service used to be a bit more efficient from what I remembered in the past. While we were inside and eating our ice cream, 2 parties came in. They were waiting for about 3 minutes and I saw one of them looking around for the worker who went to the back. All we did was just shake our heads at this moment... Food: 3/5 Holy, these scoops though too. My sister and I paid $11 total for these tiny kid looking scoops. Ice cream tasted good but tastes mediocre now. I wanted a fruity flavor so I got the honeydew flavor that tasted like a melona without the stick. My sister's peanut butter and strawberry one was pretty good. However, I remember when they used to have flavors that I could not get elsewhere but it feels pretty basic nowadays. They give bigger single scoops at Baskin Robbin's for the same price or even a couple cents more. Ambiance: 5/5 I say there's ample enough seating and it feels clean and comfortable. I like sitting near the window but I just don't like that their one and only trash can is right next to that table. Verdict: I am not sure if I will be coming back. I noticed their flavors don't change as much as they used to. I remember being excited to see what's new but after today it seems like they been keeping things the same for awhile now. Between the size of the scoops, service, and the flavors I am not sure if I want to come back.