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Niu Soft Serve

4.7 (310 reviews)
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Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
Dogs allowed

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Kulolo sundae
Raeann Y.

I love coming back here! This is the only dessert I can eat that I don't feel super full, everything is so light and delicious! Best kulolo sundae on the island might be controversial but I will stand on it. Always busy because it's the best!

Half mix berry & half sweet milk cream (?)
Kristina C.

I 100000% recommend you come here for a SWEET TREAT. It's the best. I got a swirl of mixed berry and this sweet milk. That was good, although it was a little gritty because of the fresh berries. HOWEVER, if you get the UBE flavor. It's OUT OF THIS WORLD. Super creamy, it doesn't taste like an artificial flavor, and not too sweet. Pair the ube with Mac nuts and it's the perfect combo. I'll be coming back again, it does get a little busy at night, but it's totally worth it.

Cookies and peanut butta sundae with niu and ube swirl.
Kyle S.

I went twice this week to introduce family members to Niu and they all loved it! Both times I tried different things than I normally get like the kalamansi slush with niu soft serve and the cookies and peanut butta sundae. Both were great though I'd recommend the slush more for the day time or when it is hot as it is easy to get a brain freeze haha. They are very popular now since my first review years ago so you may have to wait a few minutes for them to make your order but it is worth the wait. The workers work hard to keep up. The niu (coconut) and ube are standard flavors while two others change every 2 weeks to keep things interesting. The only tough thing is parking with all the other restaurants but I've often found street parking as a backup.

Hot Kulolo Sundae with Ube/Haupia Swirl
Larene U.

I just want to say that their cookies are some of the best I have had, but that for some reason it tastes even better with their soft serve.. I don't know why but trust me... My friend got that cookie sundae combo and after sampling hers I wanted to eat the whole thing (oops) My go-to is the Hot Kulolo Sundae. I love it so much. It has warm Kulolo on the bottom and the cold ice cream on top. I recommend the ube. Service was pleasant and fast and they had some dine-in tables indoors. It got kinda crowded though so keep that in mind. Such a gem my friends and I say this is one of our all-time favorite places for ice cream and for a good reason it really is that good.

Coconut soft serve with kulolo and mac nuts
Brennan H.

Came right at opening and there were three others in the store. The worker worked quickly to ensure orders were completed and was still setting up and getting things organized for the day. I ordered the hot kulolo sundae with half ube and half coconut soft serve. It was so delicious. The hot kulolo paired so well with the cold soft serve. I inhaled it and it was gone so quickly. Will definitely be back for more! Parking: Small lot in front

Hot Kulolo sundae
Jen S.

Ok, so I know this place has a ton of great reviews, and it's really not bad at all. I just think for the price of their soft serve, the value wasn't there. BUT it's an AMAZING dairy-free option. I ordered the Hot Kulolo Sundae, a fixed item menu. I got it with the ube cream swirl. Honestly, it was hard to tell the soft-serve was non-dairy, and the Hot Kulolo was really good. It was chunks of super soft, warm kulolo. Pros: - Staff super friendly and helpful - Their stuff tasted pretty good and not plasticky like some other soft serves - NON-DAIRY!!! - Make your own cone/bowl or pick from a fixed menu. Cons: - Value for price. I paid over $10 with tax and tip for not a lot of product. - Parking while free is really hard to come by, especially when the other restaurants are busy. - The inside wasn't brightly lit, and the tables were a little dirty and sticky. Located in the center across old stadium park where Kozo Sushi and L&L are, on the L&L side. I'm glad I at least tried it and have a dairy-free dessert spot to go to.

MOCHA PEANUT BUTTA
Arleen U.

Drove to shopping center with Kozo Sushi and found a new soft serve shop. When you walk in, the entire shop smelled like cookies and the air conditioner is on full blast. It opens up to a slight slope in the door to the waiting area. There's are 5 patio table sets and a bench right next to their pick up area. It is dairy-free, plant-based soft-serve ice cream. There are 4 flavors of soft serve: mixed berry, ube, niu coconut , and sweet cream. They offer samples and I suggest you try it before you order. They offer sundaes, milkshakes malts, 4 sizes and toppings Ala carte, and drinks, cookies and pies/slices. Service was straightforward and we waited on the bench looking at the fresh baked cookies in the drying rack. I ordered the strawberry yuzu lemonade for my husband, a Keiki cup with mixed berry and sweet cream swirl, and a MOCHA PEANUT BUTTA milkshake. The yuzu lemonade was filled to the top and came out first. It was a bit longer for my milkshake, maybe 10 minutes. And then my son's soft serve came out last. Tbh I didn't really like the coconut and the mixed berry. It was the fake coconut taste that doesn't leave the mouth, and the mixed berry was like a really grainy watery açaí or blueberry. I wanted a milk shake that was easy to drink on the go but ALL the milk shake flavors were with the niu coconut base. I ordered the MOCHA PEANUT BUTTA asked for a substitution at the register to have sweet cream instead. I even said I don't like the coconut. When it came out I do not think they substituted it. Every sip has the coconut aftertaste- it is not masked by the coffee, cocoa, or the peanut butter. I got about half way but ended up throwing it out because I was disappointed with it. Service was meh if they didn't substitute it.

ube with cookies and peanut butter
Jenny T.

Coconut based vegan soft serve? Count me in! I came here on a Saturday evening after dinner for a sweet treat. I got the ube soft serve with cookies and peanut butter topping. It was absolutely delicious. It was a little busy when I got there, but the line moved steadily. When I got my soft serve, it wasn't difficult for me to find a seat inside to enjoy my treat. I'll definitely come back when I'm in the area!

Options available November 16
Andrea M.

Vegan, delicious, colorful. You can't ask for much more I have been here twice and really enjoyed it both times. First time I got the li hing slushy, delicious. Yesterday I got the pandan/salted vanilla pretzel swirl and my daughter got ube. Make sure you know going in that it is vegan and made with a coconut base so if you don't like coconut you may not be a huge fan, but I love coconut and mixed with ube and pandan it's 10/10. I appreciate they have the keiki size because that's more than enough when you want just a little treat. My sister also tried their new cookie selection, we weren't hungry enough for their new cookie sundae but the miso caramel cookie was perfection! We did mix a few bites with the soft serve and it was Parking can be a bit limited when busy but I always find a spot, worst case theres almost always a spot nearby on King st. There's about 6 tables inside, best not to need to use the bathroom while here because it's outside and not great, and out of service on the day we went. The only downside. There's a freezer with several take home options.

Miso caramel soft-cookie
Patrick C.

@niusiftserve All-Vegan softserve ice cream Variety include: *Niu (coconut) *Ube (purple yam) *Ohello Papa (Strawberry) *Sweet Cream Their Miso Caramel cookies is absolutely MUST get soft/ crusted cookie limited time must get when still avail. Service was attentive and introducing all variety for first timer. Offer both Cake cone and waffle cones. Ambiance is ok, and location can definitely better. Hope they will expand. We ordered: Strawberry top/ Ube bottom on a cake cone plus coffee almond + penutbutter, AND sweetcream on cake cone. Delicious

Damian M.

This hole is the wall restaurant packs delicious flavors with fun customization. Several flavors, most of which are vegetarian, and many toppings to choose from. If you need a cold treat, this might be the best ice cream spot in town!

Cookie
Alayna K.

The cookie was the surprise star of the show! It was gooey and had a delicious crisp on the outside. Similar to the levain cookie from NYC-- it surprised me! Quick service and good dessert options.

Ube and coconut swirl soft serve
Zarifa A.

I absolutely love all things ube and I saw that this spot was on Yelp's Top 100 Places to Eat in Honolulu so I knew I had to check it out. They offer a variety of soft serve, sundaes, and drinks. I opted for the ube and coconut soft serve swirl and I thought it was the perfect sweet treat to cool myself down on a warm day. The ube flavor in the soft serve was strong which I appreciated. I'm also usually not a fan of coconut flavored things, but actually really enjoyed it here, which surprised me. They offer samples for the soft serve so be sure to take advantage of that if you're unsure on what to order. Service here was quick and friendly. The store itself is bright and welcoming and has a decent amount of spots to sit to enjoy your sweet treat. Overall, I'd recommend this spot!

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Do you have any sugar free options?

No, they do not have sugar free specific options, but it is not overly sweet.

Do they have gift cards?

Yes, they do.

Where is their new address?

2320 S King St

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Blondies Vegan Wholesale - Blondie's BBQ sand. with ciabatta bread

Blondies Vegan Wholesale

4.7(201 reviews)
2.7 miDowntown
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Came with my parents and husband to try out a new to us vegan place on Oahu, and most of us were…read morepretty happy with it! Three of us got the Iron Man Sandwich (only one of three got "spicy" and it was apparently not super spicy, so spice wimps like me could probably handle it), and my mother got the cheeseburger. The three of us with the Iron Man liked ours, but my Mom wasn't impressed with her burger. My husband also got a banana and peanut butter smoothie (the "nutty banana"), and my parents got the Nutella chocolate milks, and everyone was pretty happy with their drinks! The location itself is pretty cute and small, and appears to be operated solo by the lady we assumed to be the owner and eponymous "Blondie." She was really friendly and helpful while we were trying to decide what we all wanted (we can be a slightly indecisive bunch). I thought the wall of little index cards illustrated by various patrons showing where they were from was a really nice touch! We chose to sit indoors, since outdoor tables that would take four were occupied, but it might be noisy out there with the proximity to the main road. Inside the music can be a little loud, too, but the lady behind the counter turned it down some for us, which was kind of her to offer. Overall a decent little vegan sandwich shop with a great smoothie and drink selection! I think if my husband and I are about town on our own on our next visit to the islands, we might stop by again, but my parents will probably opt for other things given that my mother never gets beyond a first impression. Definitely worth trying if you're looking for a nice vegan meal and beverages!

Happy belly.... What…read morea difference location makes as I remember their humble start with their food truck in the lot of Lowe's is now has a permanent spot either on the edge of Chinatown just off on Nimitz and Smith as you can't miss the oasis they created with some seating with bright blue umbrellas for a cozy spot to enjoy. Parking is the greatest challenge though there are a few street metered parking fortunately they are right beside a municipal lot that's just the fraction of the cost though on Sunday all street parking are free. Though there are some cute outdoor spot to enjoy some fresh air the indoor vibe ain't so bad either with artificial turf along with huge windows that bring in the light with bench seating does give that picnic feel while you enjoy and cool of in the air conditioning. What did I enjoy...well thanks to Nadine and some gift certificate she had it was a generous morning of fresh pineapple juice with breakfast sandwich on English muffin all vegan and plant based was just so light and refreshing which is a great way to start my day. The service is always so friendly at this family owned and run biz as they still keep to their amazing menu and vibe that they have here is just so nice and relaxing place. Thank you!

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Blondies Vegan Wholesale - Tacos ...ate one already.

Tacos ...ate one already.

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Two tacos...I ate one already

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Earth Aloha Eats - Pulled pork fries

Earth Aloha Eats

4.5(422 reviews)
0.7 miWaikiki
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We tried the golden fish tacos, fish and chips, and crème brûlée from this food truck during our…read moretrip to Oahu and everything was delicious. The fish was perfectly crispy with fresh slaw and really creamy sauces. The tortillas for the tacos tasted very fresh too, which made them even better. Both entrées came with lemon wedges that added a nice bright touch. The fish and chips were great and the fries were perfectly crisp. I still think about the crème brûlée. The texture and caramelized top were spot on. Portions were generous as well. We were staying at a nearby resort so it was an easy walk for us. The service was good, although we came when there was not much of a line. The truck is located in a lot with several other food trucks so it is easy to find. I cannot speak to parking since we walked. There are a couple of benches in front where you can sit and enjoy your food, and the truck sits under a huge tree which gives some nice shade from the heat. Overall, I would highly recommend stopping by if you are looking for great vegan food.

Thr parking is the only tough thing about eating at this food truck. You have to find a spot on the…read morestreet and it is located in an area with a lot of one-way streets so circling around is a likelihood. The good news is it is fast so if you wait a little bit, someone is likely to finish up and leave. The ambience is definitely casual since it is a truck. There is covered picnic-table style seating for this truck and the other trucks nearby. The food is SO good. I read rave reviews on here for the fish tacos so I orderes them and they did not disappoint. The vegan sour cream is so creamy, thr coleslaw is perfectly tangy and crunchy, and the vegan fish is delightful. My husband got the chicken tacos which were hot, in contrast to the fish tacos. They had avocado and a green sauce and we also liked these though the fish were our favorite. The hibiscus lemonade was lovely and refreshing also. The service here is very fast. We basically ordered and then looked around at the other truck menus and by that time our food was ready! I would definitely recommend this place especially for vegetarians and vegans and would love to come back!

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Earth Aloha Eats - Great food at a great food truck!

Great food at a great food truck!

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Tane Vegan Izakaya

Tane Vegan Izakaya

4.7(1.4k reviews)
0.2 miMo'ili'ili
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By far the absolute best and fanciest vegan place we been to, designated date night location…read morewithout question. Ramen is great, apps are delicious, great drinks, excellent sushi with such unique flavors, love this spot. Parking can be a bit difficult at times.

Incredible vegan dining on the island -- a rare find!…read more Service was cordial but perhaps a little scattered (returning to the table to confirm the order we'd just placed, bringing tableware they'd already dropped off for us, forgetting our water -- minor things like that). The mai tai was unusual but palatable. The food was amazing! Still thinking about that Da Bao (Soy musubi patties, steamed buns, pickled carrots, daikon, jalapeños, cucumbers, cilantro, scallions, plum wine sauce) and how I'd like to eat it every day. The specialty rolls were works of art that were equally beautiful and had exquisite taste and texture. Manila Dune (Tempura pumpkin, spiced burdock, shredded tofu, avocado crema, chili, renkon chips) was dense but flavorful. Barbers (Smoked beets, spinach, avocado, soy strip, asparagus, rice crackers, seaweed pearls, spicy aioli, suspense) was intriguing as a little game of sushi roulette (hence the final ingredient). Whoever gets the spicy piece also gets the accompanying shot of sake. I was grateful my husband ended up getting that one because it was hot for him which means it would have been very hot for me. My only complaint with either of these specialty rolls is that each piece was quite large and therefor difficult to eat. I had to do the unconscionable thing and nibble away at it to comfortably eat it without it feeling like a choking hazard. Futo maki roll (Age tofu, spinach, shiitake, kanpyo, inari, pickled radish) was no less delicious for its simplicity. Quality was excellent, and everything on the menu sounded like something we wanted to try. We were so impressed by our meal we almost returned the following (our last) night. Lucky for us they have a restaurant in LA which I intend to visit next time I'm in town which is far more frequently than I'm in Honolulu. But would I consider flying to Oahu again for Tane Izakaya? Yes, yes I would.

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Honobono - HonoBolognese

Honobono

4.9(13 reviews)
2.0 miKaka'ako
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Pop-up Plant-based vendor at Fishcake in Honolulu, Hawaii…read more.. When Irene told me that she got "in" for this month's Honobono pop-up, I was excited and curious. Via Instagram, customers sign-up for the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month. They will message you for pickup time if you're selected. You may takeout or dine-in. The menu for 9-22-24 was a Bento and the dessert was a matcha flight - a scoop of ice cream, warabi mochi, and a regular mochi. Everything looked too beautiful to eat! We watched the workers assemble the bentos and matcha dessert flights. So much concentration and effort is put into each item! I was able to order one of the limited Kahi drinks. It's made with amazake, Yuzu purée, unsweetened yuzu soda, and matcha from Japan. The combination sounds odd, but tasted great! There were bits of yuzu with rind on the bottom of the cup. The citrus flavor was refreshing! This experience makes me want to sign up for the next event - October 13! I wonder what the menu will be...

HONOBONO pops up twice a month at Fishcake Hawaii and serves thoughtful plant based meals and…read moredrinks. Their mission is to share their products with people who want a fun, delicious, and easy way to incorporate plant based food into their lives, and they always try to buy from local farmers and shops. This month of November they are serving a very satisfying HONOKEEMA curry set using HONOBONO original gluten-free koji curry paste made with five kinds of spices, fruits, vegetables, and koji; simmered with mushrooms, onions, tomato, konbuk kelp, and shiitake mushrooms. Amazingly the curry is topped with a very believable HONOBONO vegan egg yolk. The curry set is paired with a mini soup and salad of the day and a small bite of mochi. We also got the Imo Frappe - a plant-based version of Starbucks sweet potato Frappuccino and the Aki- amazake with raspberry purée, unsweetened strawberry, sparkling soda with premium uji matcha from Japan. Watch HONOBONO's IG for news of upcoming pop-ups and message them for reservations. Chef and owner Himi is the sweetest and the meals are unique and delicious. The pop up is cute and casual. You'll want to make HONOBONO a repeat experience.

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Bento... everything is vegan! Beautiful presentation!

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Peace Café - Mapo katsu tofu (special)

Peace Café

4.5(1k reviews)
0.1 miMo'ili'ili
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Peace Café has been my go-to for years and truly remains one of the best vegan spots on Oʻahu. The…read morevariety is incredible -- sandwiches, wraps, noodles, smoothies, plates, soups, and specialty drinks. One of my longtime favorites is their Yuzu Lemonade, but I think the new Aloha Energy Drink may have officially taken the top spot. It has medical-grade beet powder, natural caffeine from guarana, ginseng, and maca -- and you genuinely feel the aloha and the power. Today I ordered the spicy Yakisoba, and the noodles had the perfect bite and mouthfeel. The salad was fresh and crisp, and while I personally could handle quite a bit more spice, I appreciate that they balance the heat so it's enjoyable and approachable for everyone without overpowering the dish. Beyond the food, the atmosphere is always welcoming. The chef is consistently friendly, the staff is kind, and the restaurant is always clean. It's such a great feeling being able to eat somewhere with confidence knowing they're using fresh, clean ingredients. Highly recommend SYOY! Deb B

They have really good food and I like the shop but, their customer service needs improvement. The…read morelast couple times I went there they messed up!! Today I went to pick up my online order and then the young cashier lady gave my order to the guy in front of me who was waiting for his order. She didn't check correctly if it was really his order, so he took it and left. When they realized what happened, they rushed to make my order again. She tried to pretend that she didn't know what happened. Hello, I was there watching what happened the whole time!!! No sorry, "just please wait...." I had to wait another 20-30 minutes for my food to be made. I asked them what happened and the owner or manager just said "we made a mistake...." Smh!! They should have given me something for compensation... The other time I went there over a year ago a different cashier lady forgot something in my order and I had to go back and get my missing item... smh!!! The time before that a cashier didn't know how to do basic math and gave me back my change when I gave her change so I could get a dollar bill back...... smh!!!! I don't know why they keep making mistakes or can't do simple things when I go there. I'm very patient and easy going on person, but I won't be going back for a while.... So sad cuz, I really like their food and they are nice people.

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Juicy Brew - Hirata buns Korean

Juicy Brew

4.6(219 reviews)
1.6 mi
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DAMN. I could be vegan if I go here. LOL! Literally so delicious I was shook to the core !!?? Like…read morewtf do you mean there's no meat in this? LOL! That Hirata bun was SO flavorful and that Chik'n which I believe is soy curds? Tasted almost like a Korean orange chicken or something just wowww. It was also super filling! I do not feel guilty eating here! I think I got so much protein from those buns alone because wow. So delicious. Definitely will be back! I also was able to dine in and they were so gracious and helpful serving it to me. They also have complimentary reusable water cups near the side with utensils. I enjoyed my time here. Been wanting healthier options for food and this place is definitely an amazing option.

Dessert in Kaimuki, Honolulu, Hawaii…read more.. I was in the area and searched my Yelp app for a snack after lunch... LOL! I thought that if I had a healthy cookie, it wouldn't be so bad, right? I have driven past Juicy Brew on Waialae Avenue so many times, but today - it finally clicked - that this was not a coffee shop or a juice place. I found free street parking on 8th Avenue and walked into the cozy, colorful, clean shop. It was a bit busy with several customers ahead of me, but the line moved quickly. I asked the pleasant, efficient worker what the display case contained: Chocolate Chip gluten-free cookies White chocolate chip cookies Blueberry scones Hmmm... Chocolate chip cookie, please! It was thin, large, soft, chewy, and delicious! Maybe I'll go back for more because I didn't feel too guilty eating it!

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SINGAPORE NOODLES

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La Tour Cafe - Li hing Lemonade and a chocolate canele

La Tour Cafe

4.3(93 reviews)
1.8 miKaka'ako
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Took me two days to savor and enjoy my chocolate and custard Kouign Amann pastries. Besides the…read morepastries I enjoyed their hot mocha latte with whipped cream. Cute little place with a friendly counterperson. Clean and organized.

We had come here hoping they still had the vegan macarons, but it appears they don't. However, they…read morestill have vegan caneles and apparently the base kouign amann here are vegan! We tried the kouign amann with the toppings she mentioned as vegan (the butter one is not), and they were pretty good, especially with the cinnamon topping! The young lady at the counter was very helpful and patiently pointed out which things were vegan to us, which I really appreciate. The kouign amann seems like a popular item as we bought the last of them (we had wanted four, but there were only three) and it was still early afternoon. There is a parking garage nearby that allowed for long enough free parking for us to go order and grab our goodies to go. The location itself doesn't have a lot of seating space, so it seems best set up for takeout, but it is a pleasantly bright space and the outdoor seating seems like it would be nice as they're not on a main throughfare. It's far from where my family lives on the island that we stay with when we're visiting, but next time we're near Ala Moana around lunchtime, we'll definitely stop by for some vegan goodies!

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Order counter, we missed the delicious looking desserts in the middle glass case... next time!

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Floralia - The Eggplant Parmesan SPECIAL:

- San Marzano tomato sauce
- Cannellini mozzarella
- Local, organic eggplant!

Floralia

4.5(311 reviews)
1.5 miAla Moana
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The food here is delicious! We had the Caesar salad and a couple of the pizzas. Also tried the…read moretiramisu. Which was amazing! The service is friendly and prompt. There's a great outdoor patio area with additional seating. They don't have their menus marked vegan, just plant based, trying not to scare off traditional eaters (who also enjoy this food).

I'm not a vegan or vegetarian and you don't have to be to enjoy this place. I ate here recently for…read morethe first time with some friends who highly endorsed this restaurant. It's in a pretty random area along kamakee street. Easily walkable from South Shore Marketplace if you can't find closer parking. It is decorated very cutely with string lights and fairy lights on the tree which surround their outdoor seating area. They also have indoor seating if you prefer. The brick pizza oven is outside. The caesar salad was great, a little heavy on the dressing but definitely tastes like a normal good caesar salad even though it's vegan! The white pizza with the ricotta was amazing and pro tip would be to add the mushrooms. It was my favorite of the 2 pizzas we ordered. We also tried the Brooklyn which has vegan meatball, tomato sauce, basil and again, the ricotta. Yum! The vegan meat easily disguises itself as real sausage. The ricotta is so good on my walk back to the parking I heavily considered researching if it's possible to buy a similar vegan ricotta just from the store. The crust is also top notch which strongly contributes to the quality of the pizza. Pricing is reasonable and service was great. Overall it's a place with a very chill vibe to enjoy good pizza- whether or not you're vegan.

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Floralia - Bar seating

Bar seating

Floralia - This Caesar was so yummy...we went back and ordered another one

This Caesar was so yummy...we went back and ordered another one

Floralia - Dessert first while we waited for our pizza.  Vegan?  Who said this was vegan?  Sooooo good you would never know!

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Dessert first while we waited for our pizza. Vegan? Who said this was vegan? Sooooo good you would never know!

Niu Soft Serve - desserts - Updated May 2026

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