This Great Harvest Bread Bakery has the most a wonderful Fresh Sourdough and Also their Sliced…read moreGarlic Herb Breads, you guys are The Best!!! Breakfast Lunch Dinner with a little butter tastes perfect with Soup, just Unbelievable, Thank you

I ordered scones from them via door dash…read more Their option for a box of scones says 12-15 scones, depending on the size of scones that will fit in the box. I requested to have the smaller sized scones, so we could have 15. I received a phone call saying only 12 scones fit in the box, and if I wanted 15, I'd have to order 3 separate scones. I pre ordered two days in advance, and said that 12 was fine, I'll order more if I have to. I'm assuming the person who called, did not relay the message. I received a door dash message at 630am saying the same thing as the phone call. My delivery time was 8:10-8:20 am ... the scones were not ready for pick up until 8:20! My meeting starts at 9am, when I needed the scones... Needless to say, I hope they're tasty. However do not order on door dash from them. They are communicative with their customers though. So that's a plus.

I caught them at the Farmers Market in O'ahu and they had some of the best donuts I've tried! Super…read moreflavorful, perfect for sharing, and they're vegan as well! The staff were really kind and allowed me to take some of their fun donut creations. I'm really wanting to visit again and I hope everyone who is a sweets lover gets to try their donuts - Miguel Morales Photography

Great gluten free donuts made to order. They have Li Hing, Nutella, Cinnamon Sugar and Vanilla…read moretopping options. Made with almond flour and delicious!

Review 44 ( 2026 )…read more My birthday week. We celebrated at et al. Watermelon and beets with goat cheese, this appetizer was delicious, very rich and creamy goat cheese and a little sourness beets own natural flavor and juicy watermelon, mixed all flavors together. Very talented very interesting menu. Hamakua mushroom risotto was my favorite. Lots of mushrooms, served very hot, freshly made. Server brought me " Chocolate gelato " for my birthday desert We were rushing today, didn't have plenty time to stay. We just rushed eat-and-go, but their service and atmosphere were wonderful. Thank you so much. We will be back again.

Had a nice gift card, so was delighted to try et al., conveniently located across the highway from…read moreKahala Mall. I really like the premise of this family-friendly restaurant, which spotlights fresh, local ingredients, at a mid-range price point. et al. has a lot of good things going for it, The good: 1. Well-lighted, warm-hued interior with a nice, contemporary vibe. The high ceilings, clean lines, and rounded storage vaults reminded me of Italy. Cute "local" Hawai`i touches: palaka-inspired banquette upholstery, Hawaiian-quilt design screening on the tiled floor. -More veggie-forward than a lot of places: always good to find places that don't mask their greens with heavy sauces and treat vegetable preparation with respect. Ovo-lacto vegetarians will not starve at this place. 2. Cheerful, friendly, attentive, and efficient service. Food came out quicky. Cold things were cold; hot things hot. Water was replenished frequently. 3. Overall, we enjoyed the food! It reminded me a little of the old Mariposa at Neiman Marcus Ala Moana, in terms of menu. I appreciated the simple, clean, bright flavors that highlighted the fresh, local ingredients - no heavy-handed demi-glaces or sauces detracting from dishes. While not exceptional or innovative, et al.'s middle-of-the-road, easygoing, familiar, "safe" flavors have broad appeal, making this restaurant a smart bet for parties with non-adventurous diners. I had the catch of the day: my opah came with an addictive, zesty mojo sauce (like a spicy chimichurri, bright with garlic, cilantro, and lime), Ho tomatoes, eggplant, and garlic rice: a winner! My fellow diner had the Kahuku Golden Tomato Malfaldine: tasty, though a bit one-note, but on the other hand, they had perfectly cooked pasta and crookneck squash. 4. While we didn't take advantage of this, the restaurant shows sensitivity to those with dietary needs/preferences. It openly states on its menu that they're willing to modify menu items, making things vegan, gluten-free, dairy free, etc. 5. Easy-peasy online reservation via Open Table. And areas for improvement: 1. Garlic Bread: can't ask for a better foundational base than Chris Sy's Breadshop City loaf: first-rate crusty bread; there was robust garlic flavor, and fresh chives to further amplify savoriness. Unfortunately, my dining partner and I both thought it was over-buttered (couldn't really discern the miso in the miso butter) and overly salty from the cheese. That being said, I'm certain there would be diners that might've thought the seasoning and buttering was perfect: this may be a matter of taste. But $6 for a halved slice of bread? Really?! Ouch. 2. Menu labeling issues: -Sumida Farms Watercress Salad: despite the name, the salad had barely any watercress and mostly kale. Not lacinato kale (Italian kale) either, as advertised on the description, but curly kale. If et al. listed this menu item as kale salad with watercress and didn't specify the type of kale (or hedged by saying "seasonal kale"), it would've been fine. Fortunately, we both like kale, and this was a delicious salad that was an absolute pleasure to eat, deftly dressed with housemade Green Goddess dressing, as good as it comes, fresh kale, watercress sprigs, watermelon radish slices, diced Asian pear, and Marcona almonds: savory, sweet, crunchy. The misleading advertising is problematic. -You should let diners know via the menu description if an item is spicy. The mojo sauce on the fish was dynamite, but I'm a spice-addict, and I'd rank the heat level as medium, maybe medium-hot for most people. Diners with no/low tolerance for chiles should be warned ahead of time. 3. Might want to clean the banquette upholstery: some visible stainage. With a few refinements, I could see et al. becoming a go-to East Honolulu destination for date night, or lunch out with the girls, or a nice but not break-the-bank special dinner out with the family.

Don't let the outside and downstairs ambience deter you from this hidden gem. Located on the second…read morefloor , the scenery changes once you ascend the stairs. The single person working there is super friendly, takes orders, makes waffles and squeezes juice. The mochi waffles are right off the griddle , crispy hot and sweet. Per the staff our pineapple juice was a good batch. Very sweet. Prepare for a slight wait as there are only 3 griddles. But IMO definitely worth the wait. They have both inside and outside seating.

I thought these were regular waffles with mochi added when I took a bite of my son's waffle at the…read morefarmers market. I was shocked to discover that these are totally gluten free. Normally gluten free stuff tastes awful-- not these waffles! I then went back a few days later to the actual location (this one) instead of the farmers market stand and it was just as good. I asked for extra extra chocolate sauce because I feel that's the only way to enjoy it. The service was friendly and welcoming. Ambiance was clean and there was AC which was needed after booking it to get there before they closed.

Make a reservation-- it'll save you some time. We walked in as a sizable group and waited about 25…read moreminutes for a table, and it felt longer because we had just come back from hiking Diamond Head. Thankfully, the food here was good! Kapa Hale is a cozy diner, someplace I would bring my family to eat at if they were visiting me. As with any restaurant, I always want to try what I can't find elsewhere, so this included unique dishes such as Naan Ya Business, Pumpkin Loaf, Corny Bread, Croque Wahine, Okonomiyaki Omelette, and their take on the Loco Moco, all of which were good. My drink was the Kahala sunrise, which is a Li-hing Mango soda. It was extra refreshing, again the feeling magnified post-hike.

We were really excited to try this given the really great reviews but I'm starting to lose some…read moreconfidence on yelp Naan was too salty Chips were too oily Grass fed beef is good. Nice and tender But overall burger was nothing great. Lacked some sauce Kfc chicken and waffles were okay Chicken wasn't crispy fried. Soggy. Service is good tho

I've been going here since they opened. Had many bdays here meet friends ect. But mostly I come…read moreafter a stressful day at work ,which definitely was today. I walked in at 5:30 and it was packed. The hostess was trying to get me in the packed bar. Another couple walked in no reservations and the Manager had just walked in and didn't know about me and sat them. A simple easy mistake to make. No big deal , BUT my bad mood just got worse.So I left , why 5 stars ??? Because it's not that this restaurant has Amazing food , solid wait staff ,relaxing upscale ambienc. So here's where the restaurant THRIVES, as I got into my car there's the manager running out to my car full of aplogizes and come back in I'm sorry I didn't see you waiting. Very sweet and kind. I said I'm fine. Now I'm sitting at a bar down the road , the drinks aren't as good, food definitely not nearly as good. Not sure why it took this to make me write this review but Rigo has been and remains one of my absolute favorite places to go!! My Mom Owned. 3 restaurant so I mean it when I say it!!!

Our waiter was awesome. Yes, he forgot to put an order for a shared app in, but he owned it. He…read moredidn't try to blame it on the kitchen or anything, HE OWNED IT. 5* to him. We ended up not needing that anyways. Food was good. First time I ordered the Paella for myself. Way too much food. Gave half to the Hubs plus Baby. Yummy, but not really my thing. Hubs got the Lobster Risotto. YUM. Zucc/Eggplant fried stuff was YUM. Baby ate some of that too. Pork Taco was YUM. Got the spicy sauce on the side but something in there was still spicy and that was the first thing Baby got so she didnt' get to enjoy it. We had some other paella and pastas around the table. YUM. One friend said was small but I thought was good portions. Only thing junk...we had a private room. AC was not working. I was hot. The alcohol didn't help but knew it wasn't working even if they turned it on b/c there was a fan. You wouldn't need a fan if the AC was working. 5 peri-menopausal women...sweating.

Absolutely love Rise Cafe. Located in the heart of Kaimuki on 11th Avenue, Rise can also be…read moreaccessed from the municipal parking lot adjacent to it. What I love: nice selection of coffee, teas, and other drinks which are NOT too sweet. One can always add additional sweetness yet difficult to take away. Love that the food menu offers satisfying "brunchy items" that are both filling yet healthy options. Many are low carb or gluten free options. And when they are not, it is specified on menu. If fried, cooked in healthier oils. Love that the food is deeeeelicious yet guilt free. Space is comfortable with lots of nooks to dine in and not feel crowded. Thank you Dr. Jodi and team for creating this fantastic space and wonderful menu to enjoy..! Thank you JoAnn for introducing me to Rise Cafe! Looking forward to returning and enjoying customer loyalty benefits.

Decor/ vibe/ ambiance from the time you walk in the door to the time you exit it is 10/10…read more If you want health food. This is the spot. Im a big guy and I came after surfing so this place didn't really fill me up, but that's more of a me problem. Good coffee. Exactly what you'd expect at a cafe. Nice staff. Parking is on par with kaimuki parking. They have stalls, it can be a pain at times, but you can do it.

I can't say enough good things about this little takeout bakery. I have celiac disease and a dairy…read moreallergy and this bakery is a dream come true! I ordered a scone, guava teacake, coffee cake and a cinnamon roll. All were delicious! I ate them over several days and it didn't dry up or taste old. I recommend heating them up for 20-30 seconds in the microwave. It's so hard to find a good bakery that caters to gluten free and dairy free customers. I highly recommend this bakery. The young lady behind the counter was so nice, the baked goods were delicious and I can't believe it was all gluten free and dairy free! Take note that they are not open every day. I went on a Friday and they close at 2 PM and I got there at 1:30. But I can't say enough about the good service and the quality of the baked goods. I will be back!

Love that this island has so many options for so many different tastes and needs. Pu'uwai Aloha…read moreBakery specializes in gluten free baked goods. Have been wanting to yry them when they were previously located on Lusitana St (extension to Alakea). Now that they are at the beginning of Smith Street, oceanside of Smith and King, its an even more convenient stop. Tried the snickerdoodle cookie and the everything but the gluten bagel. And while the tastes and textures were not to my liking, the fact that they are gluten free is a huge plus. I have enjoyed their made to order cakes before. Would definitely return for that as well as try some of their other offerings.

This review is for their shave ice only…read more Went to try Kelvin Ro's new shave ice at Diamond Head Market! He is using a $10k shave ice machine he got from Japan, which makes super fluffy ice. Super good! There are regular kine flavors using Harders syrups and house made kine. The house made ones are really creative and worth the higher price (IMO). More coulis than syrup. One shave ice is based on their Lemon Crunch Cake. Another on their Blueberry cream cheese scones! I tried the Strawberry Daifuku one that had butter mochi (coated with kinako). I have to go back and try the different flavors. I'm super glad Kelvin gave me a sample of the Pikake Shave Ice! It was lovely! Had the delicate taste and aroma of pikake but not to the point it tasted like soap. Definitely worth trying! Available 11 am to 6 pm. Tip: Take photos fast and don't bother talking to anyone, just dig right in and start eating cause this ice melts fast.

We usually stop by Diamond head bakery but rarely go to the grill side. The banana scones are so…read moregood but we don't usually get there early enough. This week we stopped by after bringing our child to the dentist next door. There was only blueberry scones left. But there was A LOT of them. They are pretty expensive now, about $6 each. I'm pretty sure there is cream cheese mixed into the batter but there's a big dollop of it in the center, wish there was more! The batter is a mix between a scone and a muffin. Nice and moist (I hate that word) but I can't think of another word. Google says a synonym is damp. That's not right LOL Parking is scarce around meal time and I can imagine it being crazy sound breakfast. If you can find pathing, the scones are the way to go. There's also a bunch of desserts, sandwiches and salads on the chill. Musubis too!

Cafe Kaila is a great, cute spot for brunch. They serve classic breakfast dishes along with lunch…read moreoptions that start at 11am, and the selection is solid--especially if you have a sweet tooth. My personal favorite is the French toast, which you can top with a mix of banana, blueberries, and strawberries for an extra $3-5. They also offer special off-menu sweet treats like cornbread waffles and banana bread French toast. We haven't tried those yet but plan to next time. We've been here a handful of times and it's becoming our go-to brunch place. I usually order the frittata omelette, which comes loaded with onions, mushrooms, and your choice of meat or mixed vegetables, plus a side of really good roasted potatoes. On our most recent visit we went for a combo to balance sweet and savory: soft scrambled eggs, turkey bacon, and two big slices of French toast with strawberries. It was delicious. We also ordered the pastrami eggs Benedict with sides of fried rice and roasted potatoes. We both left completely full and not at all disappointed. The staff is extremely friendly, and there's plenty of seating. It does get busy (there's usually a waitlist because it's popular), but in all our visits the wait has never been more than 10-15 minutes. Highly recommend for a solid, satisfying brunch

One of the wife's co-workers recommended this breakfast spot. We liked it so much the first time…read morethat we ended up going back the next day. On the first day we were seated at about the middle of the restaurant and had a server that was friendly and attentive. I ordered the Eggs Benedict which for some reason has Turkey as well as Canadian Bacon and ended up being pretty good. The wife got the Kalua Pork Eggs Benedict and we split a short stack of pancakes. As I previously noted we really liked it and since we were struggling to find a breakfast spot for the next day we decided to go back. However this time we were seated in the back of the restaurant and the experience was completely different. We placed our orders and after that were pretty much ignored by our server, (a teenage looking male). I ordered an iced tea and for some reason they bring it to you without sugar, (this happened both times). The pancakes were delivered without butter and I wanted Tabasco for my eggs. So since our server wasn't coming around, I got up and asked someone for help. The server showed up and I asked him for the sugar, butter and Tabasco. He brought them to us and just dropped them on the table without saying a word. He never checked on us or came back around. After we finished eating a woman came around and brought us our check. I asked to speak to a manager and she said she was the manager. I told her that we had been there the day before and had a great experience, but on this day the service really left something to be desired. Our server seemed to have a bit of an attitude. She apologized and brought the check back and said that she had taken my iced tea off the bill. I appreciated the gesture, but really? Taking about $3 off the bill? Not very generous. Bottom line is that the food is good here, but make sure you do not get seated in the back of the restaurant as it seems like that means you're going to be ignored.