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    Red velvet cake
    Kris O.

    I stumbled upon Not Just Desserts with my friend Michelle, at the last I Love Chinatown Festival. We were surprised this adorable eatery not only serves delicious desserts, but also offered meals created by Chef Kate Wagner. But the main reason I fell in love with Not Just Deserts is Chef Kate choosing to only hire male staff vs. having the traditional female staff. Last week, I planned to work on my one year anniversary blog posts until my hair appointment at Ryanjacobie; but I could think about was eating food. I used Yelp to find places around Chinatown that weren't too far to walk & would satisfy my hunger; it seemed like a good decision to eat at Not Just Desserts (which is across the street from Ryanjacobie). Whenever I'm starving & on the verge of turning into the Incredible Hulk; I always have difficulty deciding what to eat. Luckily, Chef Kate saw me standing outside contemplating what I should order for lunch, she came outside to go over the lunch specials. Even though it's been several months since my last visit to Not Just Desserts, I loved that Chef Kate remembered who I was & makes everyone feel like they're starring in an episode of "Cheers" (where everybody knows your name). After devouring my Meatloaf & Rice, I decided to eat one of the cinnamon rolls that were displayed on the counter & while I waited for Chef Kate to heat up my dessert, she gave me a snicker doodle right out of the oven. Normally, I'm not a fan of snickerdoodles but this cookie was mind-blowing & I inhaled every morsel of that gigantic cookie. The reason Not Just Desserts taste so heavenly is Chef Kate's decision not to use anything artificial; the proof is in her dedication to use local products: buying beef from the Big Island, using honey from the North Shore, real sugar cane & butter. Whether you're eating a meal or dessert from Not Just Desserts, you can taste the love in every bite. If you're in the neighborhood & got a sweet tooth, I recommend stopping in Not Just Desserts, I promise you won't be disappointed.

    Avocado salad w/ added chix
    Lauren H.

    I'm so happy that I've stumbled upon this restaurant as I was roaming around during lunch trying to get away from my habitual spots. 5 stars for the AVOCADO SALAD! The portions are huge and of great quality, so it's fine to shell out $8-9 for a salad downtown. I also ordered chicken on my salad as well as an iced tea. The salad was substantial to fill me up for lunch. I absolutely loved that they included fresh dill in the salad. What was a shocker to me was that I liked the Oriental/Chinese Chicken Salad dressing they made (I usually hate that dressing!). I gobbled the salad up in no time! I will definitely be back here to try the other menu items as well as desserts! :)

    a sign in front of a restaurant
    Val D.

    I pass by this hole in a wall once in a while, but never bothered to try it because there are usually no to a few people sitting inside, but after reading the reviews of you yelpers, I decided to give it a try, and yes, I agree that this place serves above average food. I noticed that the reason why nobody is sitting in the place is because we noticed a lot of people ordered take out instead. Roasted salmon w/Quinoa Rice - 4 stars - for $10, I got a nice piece of salmon that they say they roast because they try to make their food healthy. Although the fish was a little too cooked, it was fresh and what I liked is that it was served on Quinoa rice instead of your regular white or wheat rice. The Quinoa is something I have never had, and it was something different to me, so I rated the plate above average. It came with a heaping serving assorted greens, which was mixed very nicely with their lemon vinaigrette which was very refreshing and tasty - not too strong or weak. Pesto pasta - 4 stars - I don't know what type of pasta it was, but it wasn't your regular spaghetti noodles with their pesto sauce and sun dried tomatoes. For $8, my friend who ordered it (and I had a taste to rate it) said it was the best pesto pasta she has ever tasted. I agree with her because it was not oily like some restaurants, and blended very well with the pasta. Chocolate cake with marsh mellows and M&Ms - 3 stars - Order one dessert for $3, or 2 for $5. The cake was a little dry. The mixture is good, but I didn't care for it as much as the bread pudding. Blueberry bread pudding - 4 stars - The blueberry bread pudding is awesome! Although I got a corner piece when I asked for a middle piece, the inner part was soft and flavorful. The corner, though, was a bit chewy, which I was disappointed with because I usually like my bread puddings nice and soft. I think I would have given it a 5 star if he had given me the middle as I had asked. They ask if you want whipped cream with it, and will also warm it up for you if you eat it there. Service - 4 stars - As we walked in, we were greeted by the cook. They only serve what's on the menu board outside of the restaurant. The desserts except for the bread pudding are out on a table, Although there didn't seemed to be any water (but I didn't ask either), we were asked how we were doing twice. As we ordered we were also asked how we would like our food made (e.g. if my friend wanted more cheese in her pesto, if I wanted whipped cream with my dessert, etc.). They accommodated our requests and also greeted us goodbye as we left. In all, this is a very warm, quaint and more than average type of plate lunch to eat healthy (or unhealthy by blowing it by eating their dessert) for a reasonable price. They mentioned that they make a lot of their foods to accommodate for vegetarians and people who don't like gluten in their food. Also, the price on their menu is already tax included, which makes it nice.

    Mark O.

    Not just desserts is usually found as a food stand at the various farmer's markets around town. They also have this storefront, albeit with limited operating hours. Even when they are open, when you drive by it is easy to miss or will seem closed, especially since there will not likely be anyone standing behind the counter when you get there. Inside is a small seating area and a single display case with a handful of the desserts available on display. Rather than choosing from there though, it is definitely better to speak with Chef Kate, who is likely working in the kitchen when you show up. She will tell you of what is freshly available in the back and what might fit your tastes. I ended up getting a slice of pumpkin ginger cake which was pretty good. It was soft and moist with a frosting that was not too overpowering. I also took home a sugarless (and flourless?) brownie which she stated was a healthier option at around 100cal a piece. This was decent as well. Overall, I liked the personal touch that this shop provided. It may be a small operation that is still finding its way, but Chef Kate is very friendly and the desserts are above average.

    Kalani C.

    4.1 stars. We had a very pleasant experience here recently. Because of the raving yelp reviews, we decided to come here for dinner to try something new. This place is primarily popular with the downtown lunch crowd, however they are open until 7pm, so we thought why not treat ourselves to Friday night dinner and gain an evening perspective of this new joint. The place was easy to find and on the Ewa end of Marin Lane. We were the only ones there. As we entered we were greeted warmly and noticed trays of desserts cooling off on the dinning room tables. Everything looked incredible! The female chef (sorry, forgot her name!) said the desserts were for Saturday's KCC Farmer's Market. However, she offered them to us if we didn't feel like the available lemon cake, chocolate pecan tart and chocolate cake. Whoa! Let's not get ahead of ourselves. Ambiance: 3 stars. Service: 4 stars. We ordered from the outdoor menu. About 50% of her offerings were out and she explained that she had a busy and successful day. Good for her! I ordered the Wild Sockeye Salmon with brown rice and local greens (4 stars). My friend ordered the Spinach & Artichoke pasta with local greens (4.5 stars). Both were cooked to order and took about 10 minutes. In the meantime we went over to a liquor store and brought us back some beer. The salad dressing was to die for and easily a 5 star asset! For dessert we had the Lemon Cake and the Big Island Chocolate Pecan Tart. The lemon cake was nice and moist with intense lemon flavor, especially in the glaze: 3.5 stars. The Big Island chocolate pecan tart was more like fudge; rich, delicious and the chocolate was deep and powerful and really amazing: 4.5 stars. Overall a very pleasant home style hole-in-the-wall establishment that we foresee returning very soon. Apparently, the chef is originally from the Big Island whose family owns a cocoa farm and she has an array of restaurant experience that expands to New York City. Impressive! *Tip: Bring your own biocompostable plate lunch container as she uses Styrofoam for the entrees and plastic clam shells for the desserts. Do your part to protect the aina! Otherwise a perfect prize at amazing prices. Bon appétit! Tally: Ambiance: 3 stars Service: 4 stars Wild Salmon: 4 stars Spinach & Artichoke Pasta: 4.5 stars Salad dressing: 5 stars! 3+4+4+4.5+5= 20.5/5= 4.1 stars. #Yelp 365: 061/365

    Haupia bread pudding
    Yuko A.

    Bread pudding may be one of my favorite desserts, and Chef Kate's is one of the best. I've been buying them from her stand at the KCC Farmer's market for a while now but it was my first time coming to her store downtown. I had already eaten lunch so unfortunately I couldn't try out of the meals other yelpers rave about but hopefully soon. The store was quaint, nothing fancy, but there was enough seating for about 20 people. There were a few people eating lunch when I came in. Kate came right out, all smiles and asked me what I wanted. There was only haupia bread pudding and to be honest I'm not a huge haupia fan so I was a little hesitant and I think she saw that because she got a fork and gave me a small bite. Yum! The haupia was definitely present, but not in a way that was overpowering. I like her bread pudding because its not too sweet (she uses agave instead of sugar) and has a nice fluffiness to it, even on the corner pieces. Every bite is like a soft custard soaked piece of bread. It tastes even better when you warm it up. They also last for a few days if you put it in the fridge. She has a 4-5 different kinds that are always rotating when she is at KCC because she sells more of them . She has chocolate, banana, blueberry, strawberry, oreo, and others. When I told her I always go to KCC rather than her store she gave me a stamp card and told me she would stamp it if I brought it to KCC. One of the things I LOVE about her is that when she's at KCC, no matter how crowded it is, will let you choose which piece you want.. I also have tried her cinnamon rolls at KCC and they are just as good as the bread pudding. Flaky with a sweet glaze on top. Its hard to stop once you start unraveling it, because its so good. I held myself back from eating the last couple of inches so I could warm it up and wow, if you like cinnamon rolls, definitely try Kates. The prices are not bad. $4 - breadpudding $7 for 2. $3 for cinnamon rolls. The prices at the store and at KCC are the same which is really nice of her. She also has a number of other cakes/breads/cookies/fruit bars/brownies at KCC

    Roasted Pork Loin
    Grant S.

    Not Just Desserts? What a peculiar name. From my experience this name is quite misleading. Calling this place Not Just Desserts is like calling Pokemon, "Not Just Pikachu". We clearly Pokemon is much more than just Pikachu. You have Charmander, Squirtle, Brock, Ash, Misty, and many many more. Outside this eatery is a nice hand drawn sign with the daily specials- all that sound so tasty. Once you walk in you see a whole table full of desserts. Cakes, pastries, and pies greet you at the door. We take a seat in this little dining room and the chef de cuisine comes out and takes our order. She is a friendly personable woman who is dedicated to her profession. A coworker and I had lunch at this fine establishment and we had the Spinach and Artichoke Pasta and Roast Pork Loin. The Spinach and Artichoke Pasta was fantastic! Huge portion and it was well-seasoned. The corkscrew pasta held onto the sauce very well and it wasn't too rich, making it a nice hearty lunch. The greens with dressing is a nice touch, adding a nice healthful alternative to a heavy mac salad side. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/-zC33SnmBINxr-jGIfjEig?select=U7yNwY9Tup040nNGfEI3AQ My coworker got the Pork Loin with Brown Rice. I love any restaurant that allows for the brown rice option. Its a nice texture and I hear its healthier than white rice. The pork loin was moist and tasty. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/-zC33SnmBINxr-jGIfjEig?select=Q2LHcdy0GKeZCfdUEslxww Overall, Not Just Desserts is a great lunch choice for the downtown crowd and they have a frequent eater card too! I will most def be coming back!

    Haupia bread pudding
    Zara N.

    Really interesting location. It's located on a small street across of Murphy's Bar & Grill. I got the oreo brownie and the haupia bread pudding. The bread pudding was delicious! I heard they also have a menu and serve food. I will have to come back for that next time. Just got desserts this time.

    Hours...7-7
    Beth I.

    I love the pesto penne pasta! I've had it twice and just love the delicious sauce. You can also get it with chicken if you need some meat with it, but it doesn't need it. The pasta also comes with a mixed green salad and a vinegrette dressing. It is a little sweet and tangy and it goes so well with the pasta! The portion size is also humongous so it's major good value! Regarding the pastries, I really want to enjoy what they have becuase they offer natural sweeteners in the pastries like honey and applesauce, but maybe that's what makes them a little dry. I've had on several occasions the brownies, banana nut cake, blueberry energy bar, and oreo brownies. They have all been decent in taste sometimes bordering on too sweet and most times too dry. The energy bar and banana nut cake were both too crumbly possibly from applesauce? It seemed either overbaked or lacking a bit of oil. I understand this is more along the lines of healthy baking so I'm not complaining. Just stating the facts. The pastries are decent not mind blowing. The service and pasta will keep me coming back though. Very friendly staff and great fresh food made to order. I will give two thumbs up for that!

    Bad photo of a Blueberry Bread Pudding
    Wayne S.

    I'm an ocassional regular at her stall at the Saturday KCC Open Market but today I stopped in for something regretful and I found she had low sugar blueberry bread pudding sweatened with agave. Tell you, I missed the sugar! hahaha she always has a great variety of stuff and so nice.

    Roast chicken
    Jarod H.

    Five stars. I really enjoyed the roast chicken. The cook/waitress related that it was fresh island chicken from the north shore area farms. It really was fresh and very delicious. The way that it was seasoned too, was flavorful and robust. I was thoroughly satisfied with the roast chicken. Also had some bread pudding, fresh out of the oven and the cook/waitress let us choose what slice in the pan we wanted. Now that was super cool!! Try it out here!

    Edgar M.

    Whats funny about the name and my review is about just her Desserts! My review will mainly focus on her sweet stuff. Kate's place is tucked away literally in a lane in downtown Honolulu. she has some wall decorations and paintings and tables / chairs in the place. When you first walk in, you see the table full of desserts and thats where my main focus is. There are a few rotating deserts. But a few that i tried were the Oreo & blueberry bread pudding, candy bar brownie, red relvet cake, Lemon caramel cake, but my all time favorite dessert is the truffle brownie. It is to DIE for. I always have to stop my self from eating it all when i do get it. I'll make try to get some of the lunch items next time for sure over all, Kate and her place is great and you have a customer faithful customer here!

    Mahina K.

    First off, the lady at the front was oh so nice, I like her a lot. She was so friendly, she took our orders, but the way she did it was fantastic. Even though this was my first time here it's like she talks to you like you're a regular and an old friend. She immediately makes you feel comfortable. Even if the food wasn't as good as it was I would go back just to see her. I got the chicken pesto pasta. The meal comes with half salad and half penne pasta. It was so good and I was starving. The small side salad has a clear sweet vinegar type dressing. The penne and pesto were mixed just right together. Some places put too much and some put too little but it just covered all the pasta and the chicken. I literally ate the entire plate and was completely full at the end, but I still want dessert. So I got the truffle brownie. It had chocolate chips sprinkled on top, dried fruit inside (I think they were cherries) and the brownie. The woman at the front offered to warm it up for me but I brought it home and ate it with ice cream. Delicious. I've been hoping for a restaurant that really rocks my world because I went to so many that I go to all the time or just have plain bad service and this was seriously like the light at the end of the tunnel.

    Chocolate bread pudding with brownie chunks--amazing!!!!

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    5.0(6 reviews)
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    ok! Just call me a lemming. or, just call me a searching Yelper at large. Here is my story: I see a…read morepicture by a fellow yelper of a cake that looked absolutely exquisite. So I asked about it and was given the name of the baker and her company. Since that date, I've ordered cakes from her twice. Both cakes were the Mont Blanc chestnut flavor. Hitomi (Owner and Baker) informs me she has other flavors indicating the local folk in Honolulu like her Mango and Passion Fruit flavors. I will try one of those flavors next time I have an occasion to purchase a special cake. As a side bar I learn Hitomi has a store located in the Marco Polo where other baked items are available for purchase. The store has restricted hours so I've yet to get a schedule to stop in however, it is on my hit list for next time I need special gifts. Her store is located in the Marco Polo condominium on Kapiolani Blvd. A definite must try if you haven't already. The cake runs about $50. But a infamous local pies run about $40. Both good, both in a similar price range but entire different styles of baking and flavor...

    I love these mont blancs. Ive ordered from hitomi 4 times already. I ordered a chestnut, passion…read morefruit, matcha and strawberry mont blanc. As well as a custom melon shortcake for my mom's birthday. I dont have any pix as I got these earlier this year but I do recommend checking her out. You just have to text her with your order and for what date and pick it up at her condo in waikiki!

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Salted Caramel & Hawaiian Honey Mixed Nuts

    'Olu'Olu (Mix Nuts) Salted Caramel & Hawaiian Honey Mixed Nuts

    Cook by Hitomi - Experience Hawaii's rich flavors in every bite with our unique, island-born sweets made with locally grown macadamia nuts.

    Experience Hawaii's rich flavors in every bite with our unique, island-born sweets made with locally grown macadamia nuts.

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