Definitely a hidden gem in Waialua. Great food, good vibes and friendly staff. Vegetarian food with local flavors is hard to find, but Nani's got it. Let's not forget about the guava matcha latte and all the sweets. Nani's will be a go to cafe on the regular!! read more

Five Stars Aren't Enough! We had such a wonderful experience at Nani's Cafe on Oʻahu's North Shore. From the moment we arrived, we felt welcomed and genuinely appreciated. There's something special about a place where you can immediately feel the warmth and aloha. The food was absolutely delicious--fresh, flavorful, and clearly prepared with care. Every bite was enjoyable, and we left completely satisfied. But as wonderful as the food was, what really made our visit memorable was the customer service and friendliness. Everyone was kind, welcoming, and attentive, and that personal touch made us feel right at home. The ambiance was wonderful, too. Nani's has a relaxed, comfortable North Shore atmosphere that makes you want to sit back, enjoy your meal, and take your time. It's the kind of place where the experience is just as important as the food. We've eaten at many places, but it's not often that the food, service, atmosphere, and genuine hospitality all come together this perfectly. Mahalo nui loa to everyone at Nani's Cafe for making our visit such a wonderful experience. You can tell that the people there truly care about what they do and about the customers they serve. If you're anywhere near the North Shore, make Nani's Cafe a stop. You won't just get a great meal--you'll get a warm dose of aloha, too. We will definitely be back! read more

This cute little local coffee shop is an absolute gem. I ordered the Salty Bums coffee (caramel sea salted vanilla latte), ube donut holes, & grabbed a bento. Coffee was great & they also offer different milk options. The ube donut holes are amazing!! The bento was alright. Can't wait to go back to try some of their other coffees! Also, this place is super affordable & love all the plant based options! read more

Nani’s Cafe - Salty Bums with oat milk - Cafes Near Me - Waialua, Hawaii

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AMAZING experience and ever better food. We didn't realize they were closing when walking in and Juju provided the best service ever!!! We grabbed some bakery items and their slushy was some of the most delicious food/drinks we ever had! Everything was cooked to perfection and the flavors were nothing short of outstanding. Danishes and donut holes are a must try. We hope to come back again soon - thank you Nani's & to Juju for making the north shore traffic worth while! read more

Staff was very friendly and felt very welcoming. There are already made bentos or you can make your own like an okazuya. I got the oceans bento which comes with teri beef, bbq chicken, a hot dog, inari, and chowfun. It was tasty and I believe is worth the price. Also got their ube donut holes and honestly I would go back again jut for those. It taste like a crispy undagi with poi mochi inside definitely need to get this! read more

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My go-to and favorite cafe on the whole island!! The staff is so friendly and they are a family kind of business so coming here is like a warm hug of community and delicious selection. My favorite drink is the iced mocha with cold foam and also their hot chai latte is slept on. As a local resident whose home was flooded during the March Kona-low's, Nani's provided us and the community with free fresh fruit, eggs, and excellent filtered water with their free machines. I cannot describe how much that helped us out when we were in between housing. Huge mahalo to Nani's and staff for their hard work, kindness, and amazing food+drink read more

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My friend told me to check this place out in Wailua because it's a local owned business. Brah you know me when it comes to supporting local, I'm dea! Plenty parking and real plantation vibe. Well hell it's smack in the middle of a plantation village. When come here it's like you're home. Home meaning Hawaii country easy living no rat race take it easy chilling home. I already ate lunch but I wanted to try their coffee. We were greeted by a beautiful friendly young lady who took our order. Then my wife saw it, the famous Ube mochi donut holes!! It was great with my coffee. This place sells Okazuya!! Can you believe it. A lot of older Okazuya restaurants in Hawaii are shutting down. It's hard to find them now in your area. So be hungry when you visit Nani's. Lastly, pick up their shirt, it has a great marketing line. IYKYK Maybe gotta explain to tourists lol. read more

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Preface: All "local" food has its origins in the plantation era. People from specific regions of Japan, China, the Philippines and Portugal "settled" in specific plantation villages. The blending of flavors created each plantation region's preferential taste. Broadly, teriyaki is sweet in Hilo, sweeter and bolder in Kona, saltier with pronounced soy on Maui, uses more sake and ginger on Oahu and a variant that seems to have originated in the Wailua plantation village that is straight up meat candy. Why is this important? Nani's Cafe's food is just too sweet, too ginger forward, too different. It doesn't mean it's bad, it's just not what I'm used to nor my preference. That said, this family run okazyua / bento spot is worth the visit. Super friendly local service and lots of enthusiastic people waiting to get their grindz on. Who doesn't want a still warm, nicely breaded and fried bone in pork chop as one of the choices or a very unique mashed purple sweet potato / celery salad. Teriyaki items (miso chicken, kalbi beef) as previously mentioned are very sweet. As is the chow fun that must use the teri marinade as seasoning. All are however well cooked. Very good but sweet cone sushi. The only big miss, the mochiko chicken which is extremely bitter (too much ginger). Tip: For the best value, opt for the premade bentos. Ordering ala carte okazuya style cost more for the same thing. Don't regret the experience but the flavors are not for me. That said, the food is properly made with care so maybe it's for you. read more

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Stop here for a birthday lunch with family. We walked right in and were greeted immediately by a nice lady behind the counter of food options. Everyone took a turn building the bento box or picking their items. We paid and went out side to sit at the nice little patio area at the side of the building. There's even a pass through window they can give you your food that way so you don't have to carry it all out. I got a AAA Threat bento box and also tried a couple other items including the cone sushi I read about on someone's review, a spam Musubi variety I hadn't tried before and we of course had to try the ube donut holes. Everyone enjoyed their food. My grandson said 5 out of 5 and ate every bite of his. My box had a large variety of items so I had some to take home for later. I also got an iced vanilla lavender latte which was a solid choice. My son said it would definitely be a place he came back to and would get the same thing next time. It's quick service. The food is good and the prices are reasonable. I don't think you'll go wrong with this one. read more

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Opened since July 2025, very welcoming as soon as you enter this okazu- ya type ordering with coffee and refreshments available. Three of us each ordered our own bento so we could let our eyeballs select what our tummies might want since they have a variety of offerings in plain view. I handed the pretty young female my card for all 3 of us and asked if I could take her photo for Yelp. I asked her if it's a family business. She said her mom and the other young male employee's aunty are owners. We are taking our bentos home to eat lunch with fur Bebe. The food looks great behind the counter. A lot to decide on. I liked my Teri beef slice and hash the most. The namasu looked fresh and colorful with a vinegary twang but no crispy texture. The nishime had some slivers of gobo but I didn't notice konbu knots and needed more color, taste. Doc said if it's good it can be on our North Shore go to rotation. Very close to Island-X. read more

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I was recommended to try this place, and it definitely did not disappoint. I ordered the kale salad and fried pork chop, and both were delicious. The pork chop was lightly breaded, perfectly crispy on the outside, and had great flavor. The kale salad was just as good, it wasn't overly dressed, which I really appreciated. Everything tasted fresh and well balanced. Definitely recommend giving this place a try. read more

Stopped here specifically for the ube mochi holes. The bowl was empty when we arrived, but a fresh batch was brought out when we asked about them. $2.50 per order - comes with 3 but aunty threw an extra one in for us. Loved that they were piping hot and good texture. Maybe a bit sweet since they're rolled in sugar, but still good. read more

Nani’s Cafe - Ube mochi holes - Cafes Near Me - Waialua, Hawaii

I really enjoyed trying all of the vegetarian Hawaiian foods. Very impressed with all the different options and vegetarian choices available. The ube potato salad and macaroni salad were my favorites, but I also liked the noodles and tofu. Service was great, and the lady working was excited to give me her vegetarian recommendations. I liked the cafeteria style service here, and we were able to make it a quick stop between activities. read more

Nani’s Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Waialua, Hawaii

The cutest little cafe in Waialua! Their prices are very reasonable and the staff is friendly. Their drinks are amazing, as are the mochi donut holes. We stopped in mid-morning so while they had the bentos and plates to put together of your choosing out and ready, it wasn't quite lunch time for our bellies. But I will definitely be back to try their lunch assortment as it looked delicious and fresh! A hidden gem across from the Waialua feed store. read more

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Such a cute spot! Such a welcoming and friendly staff. We went around 10 AM and the parking lot was pretty full already because there are other businesses in the area. We made our own bento, got 1 AAA threat bento from the menu and the Keiki bento, spam musubis, 2 coffees, some ube donut holes and a yogurt parfait. All so good! We moved to waialua almost a year ago and have been wanting to come by and finally made it. Will definitely be here more often as it's just down the road from us. read more

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I was not super impressed. Service was great the staff were really kind and friendly and that usually makes the experience a good one. My review is based on our Matcha drinks and it was just mid. It was not bad, we have just had better. Probably because we are looking for more of the matcha flavor and less of the sweetness. If we find ourselves back on that side of the island, we will see it they can make it less sweet. Aside from that my husband ordered food and was satisfied with his chow fun, hot dog, and ulu corned beef hash. read more

Nice little bentos that are easy to grab and go enjoy on the beach. Latte was really good, especially when paired with these ube donut holes; honestly some of the best donut holes I've ever had. Slightly crispy in the outside with a soft semi-chewy center. Worth a visit! read more

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Service was really great, super nice but the food was bad. I'm guessing we went on a bad day. Went at 1:30ish and got 3 bentos, selection was pretty small out of a lot I'm guessing morning rush. Flies were all over the Teri beef so i automatically wasn't getting that but it happens with open food, I get it. Then I get home open my plate and my Mac salad smelt weird, tasted funny. Automatic no. Tried the mochiko chicken and it was just skin there was no chicken on it. Food tasted like it had been sitting out for hours. Sucks because it had so many good reviews and nice staff. read more

Cute little cafe in the Waialua shopping center. When you walk in there is an array of food to choose from. Everything looked Ono! I'll have to try some next time. I did grab a cold brew with an add shot $8 and a lemon, lavender cookie. I like my cold brew strong and it was delicious! The cookie was huge and delicious. There is an outdoor seating area with about 5 tables. read more

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We were on the North Shore and found ourselves in the mood for okazuya. A quick Yelp search led us to Nani's Café in Waialua, so we decided to check it out. The café itself is small and cute, with a very local, family-run feel. The daughters were working the front when we visited, which gave the place a warm, welcoming vibe that always adds to the experience. We picked up a mix of classic okazuya items: chow fun noodles, two slices of kalbi tofu, one corned beef ʻulu hash, two fish patties, and two cone sushi. Our total came out to $27, including a cup of coffee. I'll admit there was a bit of sticker shock, especially for okazuya, but I also give them credit for trying--running a small, family-owned spot on the North Shore isn't easy, and it's clear there's heart behind what they're doing. If you're in Waialua and craving okazuya with a local, family-style touch, Nani's Café is worth checking out. read more

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Amazing fresh food, wonderful customers service! We can't stop coming when in Hawaii. Salty food, sweets, coffee, teas, slushies. If you are lucky enough and make it early you might get some ube donut holes. read more

This is my fav coffee shop on the North Shore! The seating area is cute & cozy, service is always warm and welcoming, and coffee & food are always consistent and fire :) shoutout to Micah and Wehi for fueling my caffeine addiction yall have to come here when visiting Waialua, you won't regret it! read more

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The food was really good. We tried a few things. The Kalbi-kimchi burger was really good. We had a bento, with chow fun, Kalbi, mochiko chicken. Marissa was good at explaining things. We got Green River slushee to drink. The place is nice and clean. There are a few tables outside. We agree. Will mos def go back there again. read more

Nani’s Cafe - Green River slushy - Cafes Near Me - Waialua, Hawaii

Outstanding! Great food great coffee great service. The patio is wonderful to sit in. Nice Neighbourhood vibe. I love being able to walk there from my neighborhood. read more

Wonderful little gem in Waialua. Got to meet the owners who were both so friendly and made us feel at home. There is so much to choose from and I liked the fact that they had their own take of okazu items. Chow fun was not oily and had a good flavor. Both corned beef and ube hash were good. The fish patty had a nice flavor. My friend enjoyed her pork chop. The mochiko chicken was overdone and lacked flavor. The gobo was salty for my taste buds. Cone sushi had the right amount of sour and sweet. Lemon cookie was the perfect amount of tart with a shortbread texture. The ube mochi donuts were the right amount of chew and not greasy at all. I had a drip and my friend an americano and both were the perfect hit of caffeine. Will definitely go back to Nani's and recommend it to anyone headed out that way. read more

So yummy !!! One of my fav spots in north shore. It's clean, healthy, and local. It's always quick and convenient too. read more

Nani’s Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Waialua, Hawaii

This past Saturday I had a chance to visit Nani's in Waialua. I had a pleasant surprise and met the owner and staff of the only Okazuya on the North shore of Oahu. I got there early and saw all the different dishes. Wasn't sure what to order so I took two Bentos (AAA Threat and Oceans) along with sweet potato salad, mac salad and Gobo. My favorite was the Ube Kalo Mochi holes, so Ono! Make sure to grab a bunch, Food was tasty and service was excellent, I'll be back to try more dishes in the future. read more

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Great service and amazing options. Good sizes and worth the price . Yummy drink options too! read more

Nani’s Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Waialua, Hawaii

What a gem! Waialua needed a good, easy cafe. Particularly love the tofu musubi, if they were sold out, they've made me musubis on the spot. Incredible! read more

Food is sooooo good and clean tasting! The guava matcha is the best I've ever had and the service, TOP TIER!! The owner helped us with our order and she was just the sweetest and the most welcoming! Theeeeee best service and vibes!! read more

Coffee was strong! Service was quick and friendly. And the food was made with care. I have to come back cause the burgers smelled so good. The outdoor area was perfect. So happy Waialua has this cafe read more

10/10 would recommend. Every single thing we got was just a tastebuds paradise. I loveeeee the variety and selections. It's a little taste of everything. The prices are beyond affordable and the atmosphere is so friendly and welcoming. I also really appreciate the cleanliness and presentation of all the food. You can tell there's love made in every ounce of Nani's! read more

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The absolute best place. Staff was extremely friendly, gave great recommendations, and the food and treats were delicious. I'm visiting from out of the area, and couldn't have asked for a better place. You won't be disappointed!! read more

I loved everything we got from Nani's. I didn't know what to expect because my friend suggested it after seeing an ig video. It had the classic okazuya stuff like patties, chow fun, hot dog but also had healthier cleaner options and flavors. The chow fun somehow did not have the usual drenched in oil feel but tasted like regular chow fun. The kale salad, gobo and namasu were sooooo good! Pork chop 10/10! I am a patty girl and the ulu patty was amazing. I wish we got two. I also want to try to fish one. I was regretting not getting one on the drive back to town. The potato Mac is definitely going to be a two scoop pick next time. The girl working recommended the miso chicken. It was tender and flavorful. It was what you wish your chicken turned out like but never does. Everyone working was all smiles, and the line didn't seem to stop. Fast and friendly. I cannot wait to come back read more

Nani’s Cafe - Ulu patty, kale salad, gobo, Mac potato salad. Chow fun, hot dog. Making - Cafes Near Me - Waialua, Hawaii

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Such a beautiful place ! Excellent service delicious food. very clean and beautiful seating. many options! My first time here and I will be coming back. Love it read more

I have been three times (lunch twice and breakfast) and both times just as stoked! First off, when you walk in the glass door, each time I have always immediately greeted warmly by the friendly and helpful staff. There are premade bentos and musubis on the counter, but if you'd like to personalize your own bentos you can pick and choose what you'd like. My husband and I tried the musubi, chow fun noodles, ulu/pork hash, breaded pork chop, sweet potato salad & shoyu hot dog. All of it was delicious, and just as amazing as you'd want from a homemade, okazu vibe! They had a variety of other great options, both meat and vegetarian options!! We got iced cold brews and they were perfection! The time we went in the morning, we grabbed more bomb cold brews and got to try a variety of their amazing baked treats! We tried the guava and almond danishes, as well as the ube (sweet potato) doughnut holes. The danishes are small so you definitely need more than one but really yummy flavors, guava not too sweet! The doughnut holes have a mild flavor but made with mochi flour so it has that great texture, and they have a sweet outer layer. If you'd just like coffee and pastries, there is a to-go window. If you'd like another quick treat to go they have a great refrigerator by the register with grab-n-go breakfast items (chia seed pudding etc) and yummy salads for lunch (or dinner!) All in all, this is a perfect spot for breakfast or lunch, on the way to the beach or a hike...avoiding the hustle and bustle of Haleiwa! Congratulations to all and can't wait to visit again soon!! read more

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It's amazing parking is awesome Plenty kine it's got a country vibe and most importantly the food is amazing come check um go check um

The bento food is incredible! This haole has never had bento like this!! (usually too greasy) NOT greasy at Nani's. I had pork chop, miso chicken, chow fun, rice, the best sweet potato ever!...and espresso coffee. Local food made the way local food SHOULD BE MADE!!! I forgot food photos so will get some and post again soon!! read more

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Great food and service. We always try to stop by when we're in the area. Can't miss! Be sure to get there early for the bento. Sometimes they run out... read more

Will definitely recommend this cute local café in Waialua. We ordered bento styled veggie items ranging from sushi to patties to noodles. The food tasted great! Will come back for more! read more