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    4.8 (30 reviews)
    Closed 7:30 am - 11:00 AM

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    Irene M.

    Pão de Queijo is the cutest little Brazilian cheese bread and gosh you're missing out on something yummy! Totally gluten free these warmlittle bites are made from cassava root but check out their Instagram @nosh_hawaii to see the many ways you can enjoy them from savory to sweet is so creative but personally just plainly simple is my favorite! I was fortunate to enjoy these lovelies at a block party which they offered them filled with various type cheese and found that plain is still my fave. Currently you can find them at the KCC Market on Saturday mornings 7:30am-11am and Kailua Town Center Thursday Night Market 4pm-7pm and how fortunate we are for this simple yummy treat! Thank you!

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    Christal P.

    Stopping by Nosh is one of my guilty pleasures when grocery shopping at Whole Foods Market Queen. It is located on the second floor next to Hakuna Banana. Nosh specializes in pão de queijo, or in English, orgasmically delicious Brazilian cheese bread. These tasty little cheese buns are so addictive. Crispy on the outside, and warm and chewy cheese on the inside, I'm only sad that just two pieces come with each $5 order! Yes, it's on the pricey side considering that you only get two pieces, but it's probably a good thing for me so that I don't stop here every time I visit Whole Foods. Besides the plain pão de queijo, Nosh also sells pão de queijo with filling and pão de queijo sliders. I tried a free pão de queijo with pesto filling at an event recently, and thought it was good, but I prefer the simplicity and deliciousness of the original without any additional flavors. I decided to step outside of my foodie comfort zone the last time I was at Nosh, and ordered the week's slider special with brie cheese and fig jam. The sliders are too expensive in my opinion. It's basically two pão de queijo sliced in half with a small portion of cheese, meat, or jam. Again, I prefer the original to anything else, so I felt the brie and jam were unnecessary and clouded the flavor of the original cheese melted into the pão de queijo. I think the cost of the slider would be justified if the pão de queijo for the sliders were slightly larger and filled with more ingredients. My recommendation for anyone with a pão de queijo addiction, or who enjoys the sliders, is to buy the bake at home bag. It's much more economical with six rolls per bag for $10. Buy a jar of organic jam and a wheel of brie from Whole Foods, and go home to make your own sliders for a fraction of the cost.

    Took home 6 for $10
    Vina P.

    Who would have ever known this tiny little cheese bread called pao were so delicious? It looks super small but don't let that full you! It's actually quite filling! My good friend who grew up in Brazil got me hooked on Nosh at the KCC's framer market. I was ecstatic when I came across them after shopping at Whole Foods. These little nuggets of cheese are a bit pricy (2 for $5) but I'm always willing to support local. The 6 frozen pao for $10 is a good deal! You have to take it home and bake it yourself. Directions are simple to follow. :) If I can bake pao in the oven at 375 degrees for 24 minutes so can you!

    Rebecca P.

    We tried this. Was interesting. I liked most of the little sandwiches but wasn't crazy about the goat cheese and maple pecans one. Other than I'm glad I got to try something different for the first time.

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    Tara L.

    Finally got to try them at made in hawaii, and now im addicted. Love that they have a frozen package so you can make them at home! Bite sized cheese breads with fillings of choice. Either stuffed with gooey goodness or sliced up like a sandwich. They have savory and sweet selections, all are good. But i am def a fan of the sweet, since its a cheese bread it makes it a sweet AND savory piece. At MIH i tried the caramel, plain, and garlic cream. Caramel was my fave. At whole foods i got the caprese. Huge slice of fresh mozz, slices of tomato, sweet balsamic drizzle, and a spoonful of pesto!

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    Jeffrey T.

    Located in a kiosk on the second floor of Whole Foods Queen Street, Nosh serves Brazilian pao (cheese bread). Savory bun that hake as a mochi consistency to it. They are absolutely delicious! I first got acquainted with them at the KCC farmer's market. They offer samples if you are curious. Beware though, one bite and you'll be hooked and want to buy some. They come plain, stuffed or made into sliders. You can even buy some to bake when you get home. I got two sliders for $10, a caprese and one that had salami and pickles with mustard. Both were very tasty! I was there for lunch and found myself still hungry after eating both sliders.

    They offer sliders as well! I need to try these next!
    Lauren M.

    Warm Brazilian cheese bread with an option for sweet and savory fillings? Need I say more?? Located on the 2nd level of Whole Foods, Nosh has made its home next to Two Tides bar in a cute little food stand. I normally go for the two/$5 plain or two/$6 savory pieces, but I was craving both sweet and savory. They change their flavors weekly so I did one guava and one jalapeño popper. YUM! The guava was delish but messy. The jalapeño popper was my favorite as it complemented the bread well and was a hint spicy. You can also do a bag of the frozen take home 6 pieces for $10! I picked one of these up but I have yet to try it. Cheers to Nosh for always providing quality products. Before you could only find them at farmers markets and trade shows, but now they have found a permanent home in Whole Foods!!

    Popup on the second floor of Whole Foods on Queen Street
    Therese H.

    Went to Whole Foods at Ward Village to meet some girlfriends for lunch and discovered their popup on the second floor, right as you exit the parking garage. If we hadn't had our hearts - and stomachs - set on lunch downstairs, we would have sampled the sliders. Since we didn't, I opted to buy a bag of frozen Pao de Queijo (cheese rolls) to bake at home at my leisure. After sampling the baked rolls at home - so soft and salty cheesy - I'm gonna have to go back and try those sliders. They've signed on for 6 months for the popup, and hopefully they get enough business to stay permanently!

    Dulce de leche filled regular size cheese bread.
    Katherine L.

    My bf and I LOVE the dulce de leche (aka caramel) filled cheese bread. Cheese and caramel might seem like an odd combo, but it totally works with that sweet and savoriness. 2 regular cheese breads for $5, plus additional $0.50 for filling each.

    Golden treat
    May C.

    So glad I was finally able to visit this pop up at the Honolulu Night Market! I had no idea what a pao de queijo was but the smell alone got me hooked. I ordered the 2 for $5 original roll and it was a little smaller than I expected (about the size of my palm). The texture is almost like that of butter mochi, a light crunch on the outside and a bouncy chewiness on the inside. The cheese flavor was not too rich but definitely wholesome in flavor. One roll actually turned out to be a good and satisfactory amount. They also have Nutella flavor and mini versions of the original with different dips like pesto too. You can't go wrong with these warm treats, and dare I say it may even be worth the risk for you lactose intolerant peeps! 2018 Yelp review #12

    Kristine C.

    Since my work highly promotes eating healthy, Nosh Hawaii comes every Thursdays to my building and sells anything healthy from their collection. Every Thursdays, owners Stacy and Alessandra are the two faces behind the preparation of my co-workers healthy lunches. Stacy takes the orders and Alessandra is the multitasker in prepping the order. I'm a fan of their hearty salads, sandwiches, and breads. Every week, Nosh prepares a set one to two item menu for purchase with their signature cheese bread. It is extremely difficult to pass the opportunity to buy from them because they make their breads fresh in the oven on site and the aroma of the freshness wafts into the air inviting everyone else walking past. I must say, I'm not a fan of gluten free stuff. Nosh's Brazilian pao de queijo is not only gluten free but is a delicious cheesy number made with simple ingredients and tapioca flour. After biting into it, the consistency of crispy layer with fluff and gooey on the inside has a thrilling savory taste. The salad is also hearty with lettuce made with wholesome, filling ingredients like roasted corn, tomatoes, onions, black beans and sweet peppers and lite cilantro dressing. The Brazilian bread and salad definitely filled the tummy without any guilt. The breads can be purchased from $2 each or a bag of 6 for $10 in different flavors. Price ranges between $9 through $11. I love buying from them because it's easy to pick and choose which little ingredients I don't want included in my food. Stacy is immensely versatile and Alessandra always gets our orders right to the tee. I highly recommend Nosh Hawaii for any work functions and definitely qualifies for a healthy choice. Nosh can also be found at local farmers markets and Eat the Street. They accept credit cards! Social Media: FB/IG: Nosh Hawaii

    If mochi and the most delicious cheese bread on earth had a baby.  Smeared with their delectable pesto sauce.  Yum!

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    Always helpful and always smiling no matter what the weather Thank you for being our go to spot on Thursdays!!!

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    Awesome! Thanks so much for your review! Spreading the love of Pao!!

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    I was looking for a venue to host a small wedding shower for 8 so went to taste test the food as…read morerecommended by my sister and was pleasantly surprised at the portion sizes, (we took home a portion of all our dishes) even the husband had leftovers and he's a big guy with a big appetite! Prices also reasonable! Quality was superb, gravy on the kalo loco a little too salty for me but delish nonetheless! Cornbread a little over toasted for me, but the Lilikoi butter was bomb. I should've tried the pumpkin loaf instead. Pancakes were huge and though thin, melted in your mouth, Haupia sauce was yum! Service was excellent, always with a smile! And Chef Keaka greeted all of the patrons which was a treat as well. It's not just about the food/service but how it made you feel after you left. Thank you for a wonderful experience, I will be making reservations for the shower brunch soon!

    Kapa Hale is a local gem, offering creative dishes in the HRC (Hawaiian Regional Cuisine)…read moretradition. Every single dish we recently sampled turned out to be exceptional. We ordered: Appetizers: Naan Ya Business (A) - very soft and pillowy, accompanied by a superb tikka masala curry Vegetables: Eggplant (A) - very creative eggplant tempura Happy Hour Specials: Garlic Noodle (A) - great flavor Dumplings (A+) - incredibly flavorful and creative Soy Short Rib (A+) - exquisitely tender and juicy. Our favorite dish! Mains: Pork Chop (A) - loved these tamarind pork chops served on a bed of orzo Our server, Ethan, provided us with top-notch service. Before tipping, we paid $130 for a two-person meal (no alcohol, no dessert, only water, 6 dishes). Kapa Hale dazzled us with their culinary inventiveness and bold flavors. We can't wait to try some of their other delicacies!

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    My mom and I go to Rigo once every three weeks or so. Every single thing I've tasted from there is…read moredelicious. My favorite is the Crostini, It's like having dessert before dinner. The staff is very well trained. Efficient, attentive, and polite. Well, Post photos next review.

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    I'm not Keto but I've been meaning to try this keto cafe for a while. I had a dentist appointment…read morewhich is in the area so I decided to go to Rise Cafe after. The cafe is small and is located across Daily Whisk Matcha. You can just park in the lot but I had found street parking that day. I was surprised to see the owner, Dr. Jodi, at the front taking orders. She was friendly and personable. I like following her page for keto meal ideas even though I'm not keto, I like to incorporate lower carb meals. I decided to do a to-go order of the Coconut Wireless espresso drink and the breakfast waffle sandwich. I was worried that I wouldn't like the drink because I am iffy about coconut milk but it was actually really good. I got it sweetened with a little honey and it was delicious. The breakfast waffle sandwich was a generous portion of eggs, bacon, cheese between 2 keto waffles. Basically like a keto version of a McGriddle. The waffles didn't taste keto and tasted like regular waffles. Honestly, so good! I could get used to eating like this lol. I'm looking forward to trying her other items on the menu!

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    Best bakery on the island! Cakes are to die for: chocolate raspberry!!! Strawberry shortcake!! ;…read morelemon crunch; peanut butter cake!!! are my favorites.

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    This place is always busy for a reason!…read more We came here after a hike and between the two of us, we had a hard time finishing two things off the menu (but we still ordered 3 things!! -waffle, eggs Benedict, and breakfast burrito). Their portion sizes are big and of course... they're one of the best breakfast restaurants on the island so the flavors are always good! Considering how busy they are, the servers are still always attentive and sweet. It's always such a great experience coming here. The only thing that stops me from coming is the line, but once I'm in, I'm reminded that it's worth waiting for!

    We decided to try this place because of the good reviews, but unfortunately our experience was…read moredisappointing. We were seated quickly, which was a positive, but the service throughout the meal was not pleasant. Our server seemed very rushed from the beginning. When taking our drink order, she walked away before everyone had finished ordering. Later, when we ordered food, I tried to mention that I did not want mushrooms in my frittata, but she interrupted me and moved on to another question. As a result, my frittata still came with mushrooms. The food itself was okay overall. The frittata could have used a bit more seasoning, and while another server checked on a nearby table and offered condiments like ketchup, hot sauce, or salt, our server never once checked if we needed anything. The loco moco was good, although the gravy was slightly too salty. At the end of the meal, when it was time to pay, our server stood there and immediately asked which tip option we wanted to choose -- "1, 2, or 3." Tipping should reflect the quality of service provided, and unfortunately the customer service we received did not warrant that approach. Overall, the experience did not live up to the reviews we had read.

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    Café Kaila - Bar area

    Bar area

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    Breakfast wrap w/ link sausage guacamole & salsa and a side of potatoes.

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