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    Rec 7 Cafe

    4.5 (20 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids
    Good for working

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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.

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    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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    4.3
    (2.2k reviews)
    11.5 mi
    $$

    Easily one of my favorite spots for brunch! The pancake flight here is mandatory. It normally…read morefeatures Taro-Haupia, Lilikoi, and Cookie Butta Luva, but my personal life hack is swapping one out for the Malasada style. That Malasada pancake is so ono! ​Because balance is key to survival, we always flank the sweet pancakes with an army of savory options - specifically the chicken fried steak, smoked meat, or a Benedict. Guarantee it's a flawless strategy that guarantees you will not need to look at food again until dinner time. ​ I panicked a little when management changed earlier this year but the transition was seamless. They added new goodies but kept the classics exactly the same. ​ Everyone here is fantastic, but Krystal is the undisputed MVP. She keeps the coffee flowing and manages to navigate our table even when we are deep in a pancake-induced trance. Go here immediately, just plan to nap right after.

    Came here on Father's Day. My boyfriend put his name on the wait list at around 9:00 am. The…read morehostess said it will be around 30 mins. He received a text just a few minutes saying he was put in the waiting list. Decided to just wait in the car. At around almost 40 minutes after, my boyfriend received a text message saying he was no longer on the wait list. So he decided to walk up to the hostess and ask if our table was ready. Hostess said, I'm sorry I don't have you on our wait list. She asked if it was 2 adults and one child, and he said no as it was under the same name. She just said, it might have been someone on the inside that took us out of the wait list. She said sorry and my boyfriend said nevermind, we'll just go somewhere else. I asked if we could go back on the wait list, but she said yes, but you'd have to wait again and thought it wasn't worth it. She said Happy Father's Day to us. I said Thank you. I'm not sure if it's there check in/online message system that was not cooperating. Hopefully if we do plan on coming here and trying again, we don't end up with same experience. We were looking forward to trying the pancakes and other dishes that got great reviews.

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    Seating only inside. We decided to take it to go
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    Kamaaina fried rice
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    Guieb Cafe

    4.4
    (505 reviews)
    3.1 mi
    $$
    Family-owned & operated
    Consultations available

    Ube mascarpone pancakes!…read more I've dined here and at the Aiea location a few times. To my surprise, Guieb was introducing an updated menu when my friend and I visited earlier today. Our server explained that the menu is more streamlined with favorites. He mentioned that all pancake dishes can be interchangeable to waffles and that the waffle in their chicken and waffle dish can be any flavor! can My friend and I ordered new menu items, the Aria Plate for her and Da 3-Bite Feast for me. We enjoyed our plates! I love when restaurants offer samplers of sweet and savory breakfast items. The ube mascarpone pancakes were as legitimately ube and not too sweet as ever. The crab cake Benedict was great with a crispy crab cake patty and the poached egg a good medium (huge improvement from the bao bun Benedict I ordered for takeout years ago). The egg from the Wagyu loco moco was cooked exactly like the over easy I requested. The meat was moist and the gravy was flavorful. Good to know I don't always have to get the same ube mascarpone pancakes every time! One of our servers seemed a little hurried when my friend just arrived, even though the restaurant wasn't busy. I gently reminded him that my friend needed time to look at the menu. (Maybe he got too excited, haha!) The rest of the staff were friendly and attentive. I seem to forget about Guieb's parking in the back, or even the 1-hour parking around the block. The closest untimed street parking I'm aware of is near First Hawaiian Bank a couple blocks away. Guieb Cafe Wahiawa is always a favorite whenever I have visiting family and friends, or for loved ones moving away.

    ****CHECK YOUR RECEIPT PRIOR TO PAYING****…read more ****CHECK YOUR RECEIPT PRIOR TO PAYING**** I had lunch with my wife and had a wonderful experience (she had the country fried steak and I had the Korean rib-eye with an order of 4 beignets [2 of the Ube and 2 of the Strawberry])... ...until I got the receipt for our meal. The cost for the whole meal was reasonable until I saw the price for the beignets that were the special menu item. THEY TRIED TO CHARGE US $25.00 for 4 beignets. (For reference: Price was: 1 for $2.75 or 4 for $10.00) I only ordered 4 (two of the Strawberry and 2 of the Ube so my wife and I can try both flavors), which should come out to $10.00. I confronted the waitress about the mistake, and was very apologetic about the error. She returns to the register to fix it and the total came out to $11.00, not $10.00. The math doesn't make sense. So I approached the waitress and she said and I quote: "We charge the $2.75 price because you ordered two orders of two different types of beignets. Since each cost $2.75, the total comes out to $11.00". THAT WAS NEVER MENTIONED WHEN THE WAITRESS TOOK OUR ORDER OR WAS NOT PRINTED ON THE MENU WHEN WE WERE LOOKING AT THE ORDER I asked her why wasn't this mentioned while we were ordering it, even though she was present when I was having the discussion of the beignets to my wife. All she did was apologize but didn't change the ticket. I didn't want to cause a scene, so I paid the bill and took off. I only state this because even though it is only a dollar, this could have been going on for a good amount of time where they can rack up a good sum of money from customers if they kept this act going. And restaurants wonder why people don't go to their establishments: because occurrences similar to this dissuade people from going out to eat. This is why I check my receipt before paying. *see picture* Don't get me wrong, food was wonderful and the ambiance was laid back and relaxed, but they should make it known of their EXACT pricing before advertising a food item on the menu

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    Hala Tree Cafe

    Hala Tree Cafe

    4.4
    (111 reviews)
    9.6 mi
    $$

    This place is sort of an Instagram gem. Beautiful location and well decorated with friendly,…read morehelpful and polite staff. You could make a visit Oahu flyer taking pictures here. The food and drinks are also so obviously fresh and well presented it just sets the tone for a nice relaxing break. Pricing is reasonable and you have to consider the great service and sitting in the open air overlooking the ocean with delicious drink and snack. Such a great vibe here and not to be missed if you have some time or are looking to take a break and check out for a few.

    If you have a little time to spare before your tour at Kualoa Ranch, make a quick stop at Hala Tree…read moreCafé it's just down the road and absolutely worth it. This charming little café has such a relaxed, local feel. It's tucked upstairs above what seems to be a coffee roasting area, which adds to its cozy, tucked-away vibe. The coffee was delicious- fresh, flavorful, and exactly what you want before heading out on an adventure. What really makes this spot stand out, though, is the view. You get a beautiful oceanfront backdrop while you sip your drink, making it a perfect place to slow down for a bit. It's also super convenient, located right off the main road, so it's an easy and worthwhile stop. Overall, it's a cute and scenic coffee shop that's perfect for a quick break; highly recommend if you're in the area.

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    Service counter
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