What a cute cafe in Hawaii Kai! I had a friend visiting from the mainland. I had a lot of places I…read morewanted them to sightsee on the east side. We needed some morning energy and saw that Buts & Bites Cafe was a great local treat in the area. Local and family owned, this cafe was a great hole in the wall find. The owner was so lovely! She explained how she made the treats every morning fresh. I loved her passion for what she does. Service was friendly and efficient. Highly recommend this cafe if you're in the area. Support local!

I love scones and coffee! I got a lillikoi cream cheese scone which was delicious, and also got a…read moretiramisu iced latte (it was okay). I would have given a higher rating but the prices surprised me - the scone was small and was about $6. For a small scone and a regular sized coffee, the total was about $17 lol. I also saw they sold small Japanese cheesecakes, but the price was like about $50! Overall, if I want to treat myself, I would come back, but the prices are what deters me

Chocolate center donuts , long John's and Dobash is my favorite but I tried everything all is good…read morehere just come early on busy days because it can be low stock

Needed to get dessert for a dinner we were invited to, so we bought a Chantilly cake & a pie. Both…read morewere good, but the cake was so light & fluffy! It wasn't super sweet (big plus for me). I will have to return since I'd like to try some of their other baked goods!

The best! Crispy on the outside, hot and pillowy soft on the inside and yummy filling. Not too much…read moreand not too little. My favorite flavor is the Haupia but all are good!

I found this truck using Yelp while in Hawaii and OH MY GOODNESS I'm so glad I did !…read more Leonard's Bakery (Oahu): Known for popularizing this Portuguese donut , offers it in original and custard-filled hot and fresh at their store and food truck locations. Malasadas are a popular Portuguese-style, hole-less donuts that are a must try while in Hawaii, brought by 19th-century plantation workers. They are deep-fried, pillowy dough balls--often coated in granulated sugar, cinnamon, or li hing mui (salty plum) powder--and typically filled with custard, haupia (coconut pudding), or guava. Next time I'm ordering 2 of each because Lordy these were so delicious and worth the wait in line !

Came to Moenas on a Sunday morning for breakfast with a large group. We called an hour or so before…read moreto try to make reservations and luckily they were able to accommodate us. I wasn't super hungry, so I got a corn beef hash side. This could have been a full meal! It was a good balance of meat and potatoes, and everything was super flavorful. Service was fairly quick and friendly. Definitely a solid breakfast spot if you're in the area, and I want to come back to order their pancakes! There's plenty of parking in the lot.

we usually love moena. we were asked to depart perhaps 7 minutes after we finished eating. how…read moresad. we appreciate needing to accommodate other guests. perhaps an announcement at the beginning of service would lessen the sting of a 45 minute experience, with visiting 'ohana. the service, overall was delightful. the food seemed more pre-prepped and homogenized than i had noticed before. not sure we will 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.

Great to see more and more businesses at the Kalama Valley Shopping Center. It used to be just the…read moreThai restaurant and a car repair shop on both ends for the longest time! Having more businesses and a solid coffee shop with Kai Coffee expanding to Kalama Valley is a big welcome. This place is located along Kealahou St. Easy to find. Just turn in from the stoplight between Sandy Beach and Hawaii Kai Golf Course and drive a minute in. Plenty of parking! Cozy, clean, and comfortable place with indoor and outdoor seating. Usual coffee choices with breakfast wraps and sandwiches. Friendly and efficient service. Its signature Kai Latte was good with a nice balance of macadamia nut flavor to coffee. House coffee was brewed well. My only issue is the cup sizes. Large is definitely smaller than the usual and not even filled to the top! The Turkey Pesto sandwich was really good. Nicely portioned and prepared well. Warm, crispy flatbread. Tasty pesto. This sandwich inspired me to buy pesto and make it at home lol. Overall, a solid, little coffee spot in a quiet, calm neighborhood that is Kalama Valley. Conveniently located just a minute from the main highway. Nice, friendly service with well-prepared food and drinks.

Food are 10/10 Service 10/10…read moreAmbiance 10/10 Perfect place to relax and enjoy good food. The view is perfect for doing schoolwork too! 3rd time coming and still can't get enough.

Island Brew Coffeehouse is definitely one of my favorite places to get matcha! I almost always…read moreorder the strawberry matcha, and it's one of my favorites. The atmosphere is beautiful, and the views are amazing. The service is also really good and pretty quick, which I always appreciate. I've also tried the French toast, and it was delicious! Just a heads-up: the bread is quite thick, so if you're not a fan of thick, fluffy bread, it might not be for you. The loco moco also comes with that same thick bread underneath the egg, but it's still really good. Overall, I absolutely love this place. Great matcha, beautiful atmosphere, good service, and delicious food. Definitely a 5-star spot for me!

Attitude. ....really nothing else to say…read more2.8 for a reason ....... ... ...........................

If they're busy, expect locked doors. Someone was coming…read moreout so we got in, asked if they were closed he says we only have a staff of 2 so yeah we're closed ..... If you want to come back in 10 minutes..... uh no, we left.

My relationship with Māla Market started via Uber Eats, and it's been a hot minute since I've…read moresupported their establishment due to ... budgeting. Today I needed some self care. Their sandwiches are excellent and the chips that that come along with the sandwiches make the perfect pair. I'm typically in town (thus the Uber Eats) and after a heavy workout I was craving something healthy-ish. So I made the trek to Hawaii Kai to finally visit in person. I got a little lost in the parking lot, but after a quick phone call they were kind enough to point me in the right direction (pro tip: nearest shop is Panda Express). It's down a little hallway near the pavilion. I would never know this because I rarely come to Hawaii Kai. Fast forward to ordering my food; they are fast. The assembly line is on point. And the eating area has a gorgeous view that's perfect for a lunch date or a girly fab sesh. Sandwiches as just as good as I remember and the cold brew kept me productive on my day off.

Here's a balanced review that gets your point across while acknowledging the positives:…read more This sandwich shop definitely seems to be one of the local favorites, so I had to give it a try. The sandwiches are good and the ingredients taste fresh, but I was surprised by the price. At around $16 per sandwich, I expected something a little more substantial. The sandwiches have a lot of toppings and presentation, but they also have quite a bit of "fluff," and the bread is sliced very thin, making the overall sandwich feel smaller than expected. The side options are limited to either a salad or potato chips. I chose the chips, and I have to admit they were really good. Overall, the food tastes good, but I don't think it matches the price point. For what you get, I'd say these sandwiches feel more like a $10 value than a $16 one. I'd come back if I was craving one, but I'd love to see either larger portions or a lower price to better reflect the value.

Lots of food options to choose from, ended up with the breakfast bagel sandwich adding avocado &…read morebreakfast potatoes. It was yummy! Service was great, workers were friendly and quick to fix my order. I unfortunately realized when I got home and looked at the receipt that I was charged for something I didn't get. Nice to have parking right in front and open seating, will definitely be back. So many options to try!

As someone who was a loyal customer of the Waimānalo Kalapawai Market for many years, this review…read moreis difficult for me to write. When this location first opened, it felt like a true community gathering place. The staff were welcoming, cheerful, and knew many of their regular customers by name. I looked forward to coming in, and as a local artist, I was grateful to have my artwork displayed there during Christine's time as manager. Unfortunately, my experience changed dramatically after the management changed. As a longtime customer, I personally noticed a decline in consistency and quality after the management changed. Drinks and food no longer met the standard I had come to expect, while prices increased. Over time, I felt increasingly singled out and treated differently. Communication became tense and disrespectful, and I no longer felt welcome. My final experience was especially disappointing. I purchased a coffee that contained a significant amount of coffee grounds. I politely requested a refund, which was provided, and with the cashier's permission, I poured the coffee into the sink because I did not want both the coffee and the refund. The following day, I returned as a paying customer and was told that I was no longer welcome and would be refused service. I was also told that I had "injured the staff," yet when I respectfully asked what that meant, no one would explain it to me. To this day, I still do not know what I was accused of doing. Because I genuinely cared about this business, I wrote a respectful letter to ownership asking for clarification and review. Weeks have now passed, and I have not received any acknowledgment or response. This review is not written out of anger but out of disappointment. I believe customers deserve to be treated with dignity, respect, and clear communication, especially when serious accusations are made or a decision is made to refuse service. I sincerely hope ownership reviews how situations like this are handled so that no other longtime customer experiences the same confusion and hurt that I did. Living in Hawaiʻi, the Aloha spirit is more than a greeting--it reflects kindness, respect, and hospitality. Sadly, over the years after the management change, I felt that this spirit was no longer reflected in my experiences there. My hope is that Kalapawai Market Waimanalo will continue to be a place where every customer and community member feels welcomed and respected. Farewell. I leave with many good memories of what this place once was, and I hope one day others will experience that same welcoming spirit again.