Loved the atmosphere here. It had such a cozy European café feel and was a really nice place to…read morestop for coffee and something sweet. We had a croissant, the Hawaiian latte, and the tiramisu latte. Both drinks were delicious, but the croissant was the star. It came out warm, buttery, and so soft that it practically melted in your mouth. Such a cute spot with great drinks and pastries. I would definitely come back.

A really beautiful bakery where the baker clearly takes immense care in authentic French technique!…read moreSeveral of their signature items were unavailable during my visit, so I missed out on their most innovative creations and opted for a classic option instead. Pain au Chocolat / Chocolate Croissant ($6.00 - $7.00): A solid, well-made standard croissant. It was a bit cool when served, but I think it would have been exceptional if warmed up. Atmosphere & Experience: It's a cute little space you could easily miss if you didn't know what you were looking for--I would definitely come back when I have time to sit down, enjoy a fresh coffee, and savor a pastry in the shop.

Drifted back to my hotel after an evening of anti-sobriety. I felt an urge to wander out into…read moreWaikiki on a side quest for something sweet and savory. It was about 10 and not much to choose from this late in the eve. Looked on Yelp and found a five-star spot that closed at midnight. A unicorn perhaps, or just paid social media BSers hyping up basura? And it was within walking distance. Let's go find out. MOSA is like in a backstreet off of the main Kalakaua drag. It's like a little hut with some outdoor seating out front. Simple menu that offers eight different flavors that you order in a cup or a crepe. Wanted something not too messy and just portable enough to eat from while walking back, so I got the cup. Got two scoops of ube and Kona coffe sprinkled with crushed mac nuts. DELICIOUS. Loved the texture...very creamy, almost chewy. Lovely textures. Flavors were on point, too. It's on the pricier side for ice cream, though, but I think it's worth it for what you're getting. Great stuff!

(4.5 STARS) Such a cute local ice cream stand! They're known for adding roasted peanut sprinkles to…read moretheir ice cream, and the crepe-style dessert seems to be their signature. I'll definitely have to come back to try that next time. // Single Scoop Cup (Kona Coffee) The single scoop comes in the cutest little flower pot with a tiny shovel spoon, which made it even more fun. The Kona coffee ice cream was incredibly smooth, rich, and creamy with a slightly stretchy texture that I really enjoyed. The roasted peanut sprinkles added a delicious crunch and subtle nutty flavor that complemented the ice cream perfectly. The service was also very friendly and quick! Overall, I really enjoyed it and would happily come back. While it didn't quite reach "must-have" status for me, it was still a delicious treat that's worth trying.

My sister, my daughter, and I stopped by Kokoro Cafe at the Royal Hawaiian Center twice this past…read moresummer for their Shaka Boom soft serve ice cream. We couldn't resist the fun shaka-shaped waffle cone filled with creamy soft serve, plus your choice of filling and toppings. The ice cream was delicious, but the Shaka Boom presentation made it such a fun and unique treat! Definitely a sweet spot we'd happily visit again.

This is located in the Royal Hawaiian Center on the upper level and it's sooo good here! The owner…read morehimself is so sweet and super down to earth. You can tell he's so proud of everything he sells (rightly so!). The Dole Whip Float is my ultimate davorite here. The passion-guava orange juice in it is so refreshing out in the heat. On a random side note, when we told the owner we struggled with snorkeling, he gave us great tips on what to do and where to go. So don't be afraid to ask the owner for local recommendations.

The best shaved ice I've had. Lilikoi flavor stood out. Not just a syrup. Loved the toppings. You…read moreorder on kiosk & your name is called out when ready. Line can get really long on weekends. We didn't wait since it was a weekday. Service was good.

This is a kiosk that serves what I consider the best shave ice I've tasted so far!…read more There is always a line but I think it's worth queueing up for the fine, velvety and soft mound of ice flavored with your choice of fruit purees and topped with condensed milk, fruit, mochi or popping boba. In my opinion, this is what makes it superior to other local shave ice places, they don't just use sugary syrups, fruit purees sets them apart. There is plenty of outdoor seating in the area where you can leisurely enjoy this must-try treat in Hawaii.

I mean, when it's hot outside in Hawaii, there is not many options better than getting some shaved…read moreice! My wife did some searching here on Yelp for a place and saw that this place had some great reviews so we came to check it out. Ducked off in what I would describe as a parking garage, they have a walk up window that you can come to an order. Watch out for the moving cars! They had tons of options and many combinations for you to choose from. I was feeling pretty basic on this day, so I just got a shaved ice with half cherry and half grape. So good! They put a ton of flavor in the ice. There wasn't a bite that didn't taste just like plain ice. I got the keiki size, and as you can see from the picture I have it's a pretty big portion. Honestly, big enough for two people to share. I would highly recommend this place!

The ice isn't as smooth as other places like Ululani's but I really enjoyed their shaved ice. Heavy…read moreon the condensed milk which I didn't know I liked. Service was good and it's right next to a beach so that was a plus

My original Lady M review is in Waikiki Tea because they are located inside. When you walk by on…read moreBeach Walk, you'll see a board saying Lady M with photos of their famous crepe cakes. The awning above will say Waikiki Tea. It's immediately after an open parking lot if you're walking or driving down the one way street. I'm not sure if you can park in there or not but I found loading zone parking so I parked there and walked over. When you enter, you'll see some indoor seating, the coffee prep area and a display case of some of their cakes. It's a cozy spot but clean and white. My most recent visit was to pick up a birthday cake for a friend. He's been talking about it so I figured it would be something nice to surprise him with. Hopefully he enjoys the surprise and is able to share the cake with all his loved ones. Due to the holidays, Lady M is busy and sells out so preordering is best. I was just extremely lucky they had a Signature cake available the day I called. The person on the phone took down my info and asked what time I was going to pick up the cake then put it on the side for me. Unfortunately, they don't hand write Happy Birthday on the cake but they did provide me a complimentary Happy Birthday cake topper which was nice. Overall great cake option for any occasion.

Lady M on Beach Walk in Waikiki! What a gem!!! It's a small cake boutique next to towering hotels…read moreso it can be said missed. It doesn't look much from the outside. They have 3 free parking stalls. You can also find street parking either on Beach Walk or Saratoga Road. I walked in and was greeted with a friendly smile. His name is Kevin. You will also see a wide selection of Royce Chocolates display on the right side of the wall and in front of you the glass display of the world's famous Mille Crêpes. Kevin helped us decide on our black box Royce Chocolates. It's a little pricey but the black quality of the chocolate is divinely melt in your mouth full of rich, creamy goodness and delicious chocolate!!! Royce' is famous for the Nama chocolates all the way from Japan. But guess what?! You don't need to fly to Japan to get your hands on them! Just drive yourself to Beach Walk in Waikiki and I guarantee you'll thank me for it!! Yup, you will! ;) We also picked up a few flavors of the Lady M Mille Crêpes. We got Amedei Chocolate, Pistachio, Chestnut and Tiramisu. Each layers of the cake is made with perfection!!! I paired mine with an ice caramel macchiato. It would probably taste better with a hot caramel macchiato but it was a little sunny so I opted for the ice drink. The coffee is also sooo good!!! It almost remind me of the coffee I had in France! I thought I'd never find a better caramel macchiato here in Honolulu than Starbucks! I was completely wrong! Kevin, thank you so much for making my first visit so memorable! You were kind with a friendly smile and lots of aloha!!! Come visit Lady M! Whether you come in for their world's famous Mille Crêpes, Royce' chocolates or meet Kevin, I know you'll love this place! Thank you for reading my review. Have a great week!!!

Kulu Kulu is a small bakery located on the second floor of the Royal Hawaiian Center. I noticed it…read morewhen I was eating malasadas one morning and saw a small girl carrying around the cutest slice of rainbow cake. I was too full at the moment to order more food, but I returned on my last evening in Oahu to order a slice of rainbow cake for myself. It was somewhat early in the evening -- probably around 6PM or so -- so the Royal Hawaiian Center food court was getting a little busy but there were still empty tables around. The bakery itself had a few people in line so I perused the display case for other desserts. They had quite a few interesting ones: lilikoi basque cheesecake, Diamond Head puff custard, ube cake. Unfortunately, my appetite is much smaller than it once was, but the cakes looked delicious and the people in front of me all ordered their cakes ahead of time, so they are quite in demand! The cashier took my order quickly and I was able to get a slice of rainbow cake, which had fluffy cream and moist layers of colorful cake. The flavor reminded me of fruity pebbles, but without being overly sweet the way children's cereal used to be. I really liked eating it because it didn't make me feel guilty eating a dessert. I hope I can return to Kulu Kulu sometime and try their other desserts a well!

We had a strawberry shortcake here! It was a really nice dessert to round out the night. Each cake…read moreslice had cute decorations, and thick strawberry slices in between the cake layers. Pretty standard strawberry shortcake but still, very pleasant.

Conveniently located on the 2nd floor of Royal Hawaiian. Very easy to find, and the service from…read moreMarisa was excellent. I got the original sugar malasadas. Every order is cooked fresh, so they come out hot, fluffy, and ready to disappear immediately. One thing to know: malasadas are sold in a minimum set of 3. Honestly, that's not really a problem. If you're only ordering one, we need to have a serious conversation. These were fluffy, light, fresh, and delicious. And now I'm going to say something that might get me banned from Hawaii: Penny's original malasadas are even better than Leonard's. I said it. There. I said it. Leonard's is still great, but Penny's nailed the texture and freshness for me. That hot, airy, almost-cloud-like interior with the sugar coating is exactly what I want in a malasada. Penny's takes the malasada crown for me. Come at me, Leonard's fans.

The malasada's were ok. It was my first time and didn't realize how "liquidy" they were. Almost…read morelike when you break them open, the insides were almost like 10w-40 motor oil. Not quite water, but just a little thicker. Anyways, flavor was ok, nothing impressive, service was fast and it's all taken out and eaten in a food court. Overall the place seemed pretty clean for all takeout so that was good. They have many flavor options to choose from so take your pick and enjoy!

Do we need another clothing store brand to start an unrelated side hustle? When it came to KITH…read moreTreats, I'd say yes. My friend has been to Hawaii four times, and the spot she always goes back to is KITH Treats. She told us that she and her brother went every other day during their previous trip. Honestly, I wasn't super convinced and neither was our other friend. After scanning the menu, which seemed to have endless options of what I'd describe as bougie McDonald's McFlurries crafted by various celebrities (yes, LeBron James is on there), I decided to pass on getting one for myself. Unfazed, our KITH-advocate friend went to order THE OSBORNE by Maxwell Osborne (toppings: Cap'n Crunch, Fruity Pebbles, Crushed Oreos). While we waited for her fancy McFlurry to be crafted, she grabbed a spoon for each of us and insisted we take a bite. Reluctantly, we agreed. And then our taste buds were immediately proven wrong. The ice cream was incredibly smooth and airy, with the toppings mixed in so finely that they were almost the size of a grain of sand. I don't know who Maxwell Osborne is, but he knows his cereals. If I ever met him in real life, I'd shake his hand. The combination was perfect: sweet, fruity, and with just enough chocolate notes within every bite. Remember how I said we would only take one bite? We went in for a second, then another, and eventually I lost count. I'm pretty sure we ended up splitting that ice cream evenly among the three of us. We were so impressed enough that we came back a couple nights later for another THE OSBORNE. Our only qualm was that the ice cream at the bottom didn't have nearly as many toppings mixed in. Other than that, fantastic ice cream. I hear they rotate their options every once in awhile, and not every combination will hit, so choose wisely. If THE OSBORNE is available, I'd absolutely get it again.

@fortunefoodfinds: "TREAT yo'self! Limited edition Matcha Swirl n' The 3 of Harts from KITH TREATS…read morein Waikiki. Swirls of creamy ice cream on a summa day, just hits different especially if you're on vacay!" SERVICE: fast INTERIOR: n/a, walk up counter EXTERIOR: located on the ground level at the Royal Hawaiian Center, some bar style seating WAIT TIME: came when there was no line, rcvd ice cream within a few mins after placing order PARKING: hourly garage OVERALL COMMENTS: it's always a nice treat when we get ice cream here. Came for the limited time Matcha series. 2 out of the 3 options were sold out so it made choosing which one easy. Ice cream is always smooth n' creamy. Matcha swirl had a good matcha flavor n' you get a crunch from the white chocolate pearls. My kids enjoyed The 3 of Harts. They offer Hawai'i exclusive mix-ins. Definitely worth getting if in the area!

I got their coconut avocado ice cream and it did not disappointment! It wasn't super sweet and you…read morecan really taste the 2 flavors together. Initially upon opening the cup, it looked super frozen and hard to eat. I thought there would be freezer burns. But as we were were walking and eating it along the beach, it melted into a really nice creamy texture. I would say it was a tad expensive at $11 for ice cream and $10 for sherbet. But it's def worth a try tho. As other reviews mention, it is cash only and do not open the fridge until you know what flavor you want.

CASH ONLY. It was…read morean exceptionally awkward experience trying to Zelle the cashier. But 100% WORTH IT. Literally the best ice cream I've ever had. Lilikoi was the flavor I chose, and I definitely tasted the "whole food" ingredients. $11 a cup. Can you be sad (for your waistline) and excited at the same time? Bc I am.