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    Rec 7 Cafe

    4.5 (20 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Good for working
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Nicole O.

    tldr; - Shave ice is better than Matsumoto's - Starbucks Coffee that's just as good as Starbucks Rec7 Cafe is my not so secret secret spot for shave ice. It's very unassuming at first glance, but really is worth a visit. Their shaved ice is always on point and tastes especially good with ice cream. (Imo it's better than Matsumoto's) Also, I was impressed that they make Starbucks drinks that legit taste like Starbucks. Their drink menu also has a lot of other options if you don't drink coffee. They also sell Sage Creamery ice cream pints and have small snacks and instant ramen if you're craving some after going to the pool. If you don't want to drive and eat, there is a lot of covered open outdoor seating. Rec7 Cafe is such a gem in the neighborhood.

    Matsumoto large 2 flavor

    No Mililani HOA card to use cafe. Shave ice is not very fine shaving in quality,. Limited flavor selection 8 unusual flavors as compared to other shave ice vendors (mountain shave ice in Waikele behind Safeway) cash only , or other places in Haleiwa (Matsumoto , always busy but line moves fast , large is very large for the $ plenty of flavors and Aoki''s also I heard is good.) Overall just: mediocre , 1.5 stars. Rec center 7 charges for a cup of ice water! If you ask for extra syrup you end up with a 1/2 cup of syrup and they won't give you any more shaved ice . Better to order regular sized or large and then they will add more syrup for free. If you hit under flavored iice. Cheap small wooden spoons. Prep time varies from 5-10 minutes . Outside seating. CC accepted, reward program , buy 8 get one free. Prepared ice cream available. Ice machine good value for $. Also hi price Starbucks cafe. Avg. quality, for all top coffees ( up to $6+)/3 If I get a cravings I go for the drive. Waikele/Haleiwa. Matsumoto large 2 flavor..:

    Kacy O.

    My go to for shave ice on a hot day. Heck, I go even if it's not hot so who am I kidding. I love getting the lihing mui and lilikoi flavors. The ice is very fine and not chunky, just how I like it. You can add mochi balls, ice cream, etc. They also sell Starbucks coffee and other treats so check this place out if you're in Mililani.

    Rec 7 Cafe serves Starbucks beverages at slightly cheaper prices
    Celina Y.

    When Mililani Town Association first announced that they were opening a cafe serving Starbucks in Mililani Rec 7 I thought they were crazy! Seriously, how many Starbucks does Mililani need? Well...apparently 4 as I'm now here at least 3 times a week. The cafe is more like a small coffee stand serving Starbucks beverages and locally made beverages. But if you're a MTA card holder, you can enjoy your coffee inside the free Internet cafe, by the pool, or by the playground while your Keiki play. Or if you come during the evening on the 2nd Friday of the month you can catch Open Mic and get deep discounts off beverages. Since Rec 7 Cafe is not a retail Starbucks cafe, you can not use any Starbucks rewards and will not receive stars. However the cafe prices are slightly cheaper than Starbucks and have their own rewards program. Jessica, the cafe manager, is super sweet, makes you feel special by greeting you by name-even if you're at the rec center for other reasons than coffee (crazy, right!), and makes strong but smooth coffee! She is also attentive and welcomes any suggestions for improving the cafe.

    Free Samples!!!.
    Derek D.

    I find this to be the best Starbucks on island. The staff is super friendly and after only a few visits remembered my buddies and I on a first name basis. The coffee has always been on point and unlike other Starbucks there are local bakery vendors that deliver fresh pastries. The R7 cafe offers Starbucks drinks for a discounted prices, a reward system, and there's Internet cafe right across the hall that's study friendly.

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    Good customer service than Starbucks, just cannot get star points. But if you want better service than reward, then this is the one for you!

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    Mandy's Munchies

    Mandy's Munchies

    5.0
    (17 reviews)
    2.8 mi

    Snacks from a pop-up shop in Honolulu, Hawai'i…read more.. I've heard about Mandy's Munchies on the radio and from social media. "Mandy" is Mandy Suganuma, the radio personality from KSSK radio station. She has a wonderful voice over the airwaves and has a charming, friendly demeanor in person! Mandy was invited to the Saint Stephen Church Bazaar in Nu'uanu on the Pali Highway on Saturday, June 27, 2026. It was a convenient place for my friends and I to park and shop! We bought a lot of goodies! My friend scooped up the last Triple Chocolate cake, so I did the 3 for $33 deal (each pan is $12, so I saved a dollar on each pan). I got the last Apple Crisp, a Blueberry Lemon Pound Cake, and a Glazed Cinnamon Roll Coffee Cake. OMG... Each one was rich, moist, and buttery! Yummy! I also got the Mochi Crunch Popcorn and the Dilly Ranch Pretzels because I enjoy crunchy, savory foods! Mmm! The 3 for $21 deal was too good to pass up... instead of paying $8 each. I got two packs of Lemon Bars and one pack of Lilikoi Bars. Nom nom nom! I shared these treats with my niece, sister, and brother-in-law. They really liked Mandy's Munchies, too. Next time, we'll get the Haupia Chocolate Cheesecakes... there's also guava flavor and more! Follow Mandy's Munchies on Instagram to find her next pop-up!

    Triple Chocolate and Glazed Cinnamon Roll cakes were the bomb!…read more Heard about it on KSSK and sure glad I stopped by at Mililani Walmart yesterday! Went there promptly at 1200 opening time of the event, and sure glad I did. People started coming and lining up after me shortly afterwards. The cakes were $12 each, but really tasty! So for a sugar high, chocolatey treat, this might be for you! Help bring up my blood sugar and mood! Ha ha - one life to live and might as well enjoy sometimes! Now...gotta work it all off today... !

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    The cupcakes look so perfect! We got the yummy popcorn behind them!
    The cupcakes look so perfect! We got the yummy popcorn behind them!
    Lilikoi bars have an orange-colored cupcake liner... and Lemon bars have yellow-colored cupcake liner.
    Lilikoi bars have an orange-colored cupcake liner... and Lemon bars have yellow-colored cupcake liner.
    Triple chocolate and glazed cinnamon roll coffee cakes were great!

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    Triple chocolate and glazed cinnamon roll coffee cakes were great!
    Pua Cake Studio Hawaii

    Pua Cake Studio Hawaii

    4.3
    (22 reviews)
    3.1 mi

    I've been wanting to get a cake here for a while. I've seen many good reviews and with my Mom's…read morebirthday around the corner I knew this was the perfect opportunity. I used their website to get a quote on a 6in cake with green leaves and flowers. The pictures I sent in for reference weren't really as detailed what I wanted but thought they were cute. I received an email with my quote about 2 days later and was sent an invoice once confirmed I wanted to purchase. I picked up my cake the day before our celebration and WOW she did amazing!! I didn't expect it so be so detailed and have so much beautiful additions to it. Now for the taste... BEST cake I've ever had. Yes, really! My family was so impressed and some that don't even like cake ended up eating an entire slice (Mom wanted vanilla cake with vanilla buttercream). The frosting was sooo light and soft, I loved that it wasn't overly sweet like most frostings. The cake itself was so moist and flavorful. It was just perfect! I can't rant and rave enough at how impressed on the taste. It was almost too beautiful to eat, but we definitely ate that beauty up! Highly recommend this cake studio and I will definitely be ordering here for future celebrations. Thank you so much!! Highly recommend and would give 10 stars if I could.

    I was the coordinator for a wedding and was scheduled to pick up the cake at 10:15 a.m. I arrived…read morepromptly, but the metal screen door was padlocked and no one appeared to be there. I rang the doorbell, called the number posted on the door, left a voicemail, and sent a text explaining that I was outside for the scheduled wedding-cake pickup. Because I had the wedding florals in my car and needed to keep them in the AC, I repeatedly went between the car and the shop while continuing to ring, call, text, and even knock on the window. I eventually had to leave without the cake. Waiting for a response caused me to arrive at the venue around 11:30 instead of 11:00. The bride's cousin also attempted to reach the bakery numerous times. Neither of us received a response. The bakery ultimately contacted the bride directly, despite having my contact information as the coordinator. The bride then informed us that the bakery had forgotten to make her cake. She had to ask whether they could still make it since the reception was not until 7:00 p.m., and she also had to request delivery because I was already at the venue. The cake was ultimately made and delivered, which I appreciate. However, it had been paid for approximately a month in advance, and the order and scheduled pickup had already been communicated. Forgetting to make a prepaid wedding cake, remaining unreachable during the arranged pickup, and then contacting the bride on her wedding day instead of responding to the coordinator created unnecessary stress and disrupted the wedding-day schedule. Mistakes happen, but the communication and handling of this situation were unacceptable. Based on my experience as the wedding coordinator, I would not use this bakery again or feel comfortable recommending it for an important event.

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    Pua Cake Studio Hawaii
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    Rec 7 Cafe - cafes - Updated August 2026

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