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4.7 (117 reviews)
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Brisket over cauliflower rice
Li Y.

Absolutely love Rise Cafe. Located in the heart of Kaimuki on 11th Avenue, Rise can also be accessed 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.

Up the stairs to the quiet dining area
Karen S.

First: I rarely eat healthy. Dr Jodi Nishida (owner, friend, and prior work colleague) has advocated and committed to this education and lifestyle for years! It sounded too hard for me, but I happened to meet a keto cookbook author, Kelly Peterson, who is another friend's colleague, and oh my, I instigated a lunch date to check out Rise Cafe today. The food and beverages we enjoyed were tasty, filling, and fun! I had the brisket with cauliflower rice and bbq drizzle, the brisket was so generous and the yummy cauliflower rice was filling, that I didn't even finish. So no, keto doesn't mean you go hungry. Sharlene had the famous Kamalu Bowl, and Kelly had the Chicken and Chaffles with Matcha Latte. I had the Moketo soda, which was so delightful my friends ordered them for takeout upon our departure. No kidding, I think we have new fans. And, Rise Cafe has entree orders they feature for people like me who rarely cook and thinks this is too hard to do. Just order between Wednesday thru Saturday and pick up to reheat at home. They also have gift cards if you want to encourage others. Jodi has helped countless patients improve their numbers and health, and oh, she has her clinic upstairs too! The decor, the main downstairs dining and quiet dining area upstairs, the layout, the restroom, the menu - all are welcoming and tasteful. You'll have an enjoyable experience, but come early, they close at 3pm. Ample Parking in the lot (no venues here offer validation, but it's so reasonable I've never paid more than $3 when dining at the other restaurants here), or in the two free stalls shared with Subway and others. And, if you're super rushed, you can also Door Dash. Enjoy!

Chicken & Chaffles
Anthony P.

Decor/ vibe/ ambiance from the time you walk in the door to the time you exit it is 10/10. 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.

Loco Moco
Ray M.

A friend recommended Rise Cafe so we came this morning for breakfast. Staff was very nice and asked if it was our 1st time there and explained how to order. We ate upstairs and dogs are allowed which is a big plus for us. We had the loco moco, kamalu bowl, roasted macnut late, & raspberry matcha. Food was very good and filling. Loco moco gravy is top notch, hamburger was good and the egg was sunny side up on cauliflower rice. Kamalu bowl is tasty with the different textures. Thick bacon, not too salty, had boiled egg with everything bagel seasoning, creamy avocado, and salsa.

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Cindy F.

This morning was the first weekend breakfast out in quite awhile. As we Yelped, we decided to take a healthy route to breakfast and chose to take a drive to Kaimuki and give Rise Cafe a try. There was lots of paid parking available. So important to us because fighting for parking can put a big damper on the experience. The ambience of the cafe made me smile as I felt relaxed and welcomed. It was our first time here and the young lady at the register had a beautiful smile and patiently waited for us to make our menu selections while answering our questions. Seating seemed limited until she shared that there is additional seating upstairs and someone would bring our order to us. Nice! We went upstairs and were able to quickly find a table for two. The wait for our order was reasonable and allowed hubby and me to catch up on our schedules for the upcoming week. Our meals were served with a smile. My better half ordered the Brisket Fried Rice and Drip Coffee. I had the Kamala Bowl and Toasty Matcha. We both enjoyed our meals very much. Personally, I love the fact the it filled me without the typical greasy feel and sluggishness that I normally feel after consuming a savory breakfast. This was great healthy food. If you're looking local kanak-attack portions, you will be disappointed. For me, this was perfect "Hachi-Harabu" servings. Filling without over-eating. I actually feel energized instead of sleepy after a weekend breakfast. Will definitely be back with my girlfriends. I'm glad we decided to give Rise Cafe a try.

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Victoria C.

I'm not Keto but I've been meaning to try this keto cafe for a while. I had a dentist appointment which 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!

Cora L.

Located in Kaimuki, Rise Cafe is a small-ish cafe with two stories of seating. The bottom floor has the kitchen and counter where we ordered. There are also tables and chairs to sit downstairs. After looking at the menu, we decided to get the chicken and chaffles and kamalu bowl. Everything seemed healthy with limits on the carbs and a lack of sugar. We made our order and sat upstairs, which had a couple seating options. The spaces upstairs and downstairs felt clean and simple. There were some decorations but not an overwhelming amount. All of the food we ordered felt filling. The bowls included a variety of foods such as avocados, eggs, and more. The chicken and chaffles were good! The chicken was not oily and did not taste super fried. The chaffles had more of a grainy texture than usual waffles but were still tasty. The chicken and chaffles were about $18, which we felt was a bit pricey. However, we were full by the end of lunch. We are looking forward to going back and trying some new items, such as the loco moco.

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Andy F.

Got a high blood sugar? Eat at Rise Cafe! On a low-carb diet? Eat at Rise Cafe! Just want to eat healthier? Eat at Rise Cafe! Rise Cafe located in the Kaimukī, along 11th Ave., right next to Carte Blanche and Subway. There's a couple of dedicated parking spots out front, or in the paid parking lot. This place serves up breakfast items and coffee/tea drinks and follows a Ketogenic diet with its ingredients. Inside is small and cozy with two levels of sitting areas. You just order at the front and they'll bring everything to your table. The Bulletproof Coffee was okay. I would have preferred the butter to be blended in with the coffee and cream instead of on the top. The Americano was good. Solid flavor. Steak and Eggs. Simple. The chimichurri sauce was delicious! Tasty and bright. The steak was a bit overcooked to my medium requested with about half tender, half toothsome. The steak might've sat under cool air because it was not warm when it arrived, and the pieces were mostly room temperature with some chilled cold. Not sure if that is the intention. The eggs, also requested medium, were over easy. The Chicken and Chaffles were very good, especially the chicken! Give me a basket of that! The chicken was so moist, juicy, tender, and flavorful. Nicely battered and fried. The chaffles were more like regular (healthy) waffles than cheesy or eggy. Overall, an all right experience. Enjoyed the atmosphere of this place. Comfortable and cozy. Food and drinks were fine. Maybe some adjustments for my preference. Chicken was amazing though! Service was okay. Can't say it was the most friendly or upbeat. Some coffee spillage on floor and table when arrived, but only wiped the floor.. Not a big deal since we have napkins. Maybe I'll come back to try other things. Rise Cafe is truly a health conscious place with better attention to details that's not just fruits and vegetables.

Kamalu Bowl x Iced Mac Nut Latte
Tyler I.

I initially found out about Rise Cafe from their episode on KHON2 x Living 808. I always appreciate restaurants and establishments that focus on clean eating, especially for me, that hates feeling "sluggish" after eating foods that are made up of a lot of seed oils. Today (July 31, 2026) was my first time ordering food and drinks from here, but for first impressions, 10/10. I ordered a Kamalu Bowl ($16) and a 12 oz. iced roasted mac nut latte ($6.75) For parking, there are a few stalls in front (but are limited) or there is a parking lot behind with fairly low rates. I will be a returning customer as I am a student at UH Manoa, which is not even that far from here :)

Steak and 4 eggs
Sarah T.

Came after early hot yoga and loved the calm vibe, pretty plants, amazing wi-fi speed, good coffee, tasty latte, and satisfying keto breakfast. There are a lot of options right in the area but definitely check this place out. Food is pretty reasonably priced and I like that they are taking a keto route as I try to avoid gluten most days.

Kent I.

Love this place! Just popped in and had the breakfast sandwich and matcha latte. Wow the sandwich exceeded my expectations! Full of flavor and filled me up! Delicious! I try to get a different drink each time I come and it's always so good. I also love looking at the sugar display that shows how much sugar is in the common foods that we tend to eat. Super informative And there's WiFi if you need it. Highly recommend!

Quiche
Katrina J.

The experience was lovely. It's a super cute cafe. The ladies running it were very nice. The food quality was very high. Bacon and egg croffle was tasty. Tried the Mac nut latte, which was good. I prefer a little more espresso but I drank the whole latte. I was stuffed. Will go back again.

Drink menu
Neal I.

I was excited to see a new cafe open up in the neighborhood. It looks very appealing from the outside and seeing the phrase, "food = medicine" in the front window made me even more curious. I was thinking just how good healthy, nutritious food could be. Well, it was excellent! I started off with a hot mocha, which had a light, sweet flavor with a hint of mocha; very nice. It was not as sweet and syrupy as other cafes. Then I had the loco moco, good choice. The wagyu patty was very tasty topped off with an egg and keto gravy. All blended together nicely and very flavorful. Unlike most times I have a loco moco, this one leaves you feeling good and not stuffed. Seeing the healthy make up of this loco moco, I was extremely surprised and happy with how good it was! My son had the chicken and chaffles, which I had to try after tasting my loco moco. It was also very good and something I would have the next time. Overall, a superb breakfast and lunch spot that I would highly recommend. The service was great, the atmosphere very nice and comfortable. Best tasting "medicine" I've ever had!

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Most delicious and healthy breakfast. Keto friendly. Really loved the flavors of the steak and eggs with Chimichurri and avocados

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Quiche was very good, and steak with chimichuri, and cauliflower fried rice. Everything was tasty!

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Reservations for 2 is an option now!

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No sugar spikes for the win!! Thank you, Jan!

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Do you have vegan options?

Hello Mei-Li. Vegan options are limited here, but we can do avocado toast (toasted with EVOO not butter) and our yogurt parfait. Thank you so much for inquiring.

Is this place dog friendly?

We have 4 golden retrievers ourselves and LOVE dogs! Our recommendation when you come to Rise is to “read the room.” If the other guests dining inside seem dog friendly then by all means, Yes. If someone is giving you those unhappy, disgusted looks,… 

Are the waffles gluten-free at rise Café?

Yes they are. We use a small amount of almond flour, but no wheat flour or wheat products. If you are severely gluten intolerant, please be sure to let our staff know so that extra precautions can be taken. Mahalo!

Is this a good place to study?

Hi, Joshua, yes it is! Upstairs is much quieter and we have extremely fast WiFi. People have tested it!

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et al.

4.1(818 reviews)
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Oh wow, I've been sleeping on some of their other menu items! Went for dinner this last weekend and…read moreeverything was a hit. Starting with the drinks, I absolutely loved the Strawberry Pucker! All my favorite things in one drink- strawberry, ume, shiso. The best item of the night was the garlic bread with miso butter. Hands down the best garlic bread I've ever had in my life. Would go back just for this. Sadly, not pictured because we stuffed our faces! For mains, we did the wagyu burger and the pan roasted chicken. So much flavor in both! I usually order the risotto (another popular item) but I really wanted to try something new and I'm glad I did!

et al. is a contemporary, casual-upscale restaurant located inside Kahala Market…read more Unlike a typical supermarket café, et al. offers a full-service dining experience in a stylish yet relaxed atmosphere, making it a popular gathering place for everything from casual breakfasts to evening meals. Some of the standout items are the Waffles and Chicken and Hamakua Mushroom Risotto. I ordered the fresh catch, which was absolutely delicious grilled to perfection with some tomatoes and eggplant. It's a great place for brunch or even a business meeting. Highly recommend.

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et al. - Bar scene is bright. Recommend high table seating next time.

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et al. - Mochi waffles were cooked perfectly.  I let my kids have my share and I only took 1 bite... I regret that for sure

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Kapa Hale - Join us for Brunch for a staple here in the islands: Loco Moco, Parker Ranch Beef, Fried Egg, Brown Gravy, Rice

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4.3(665 reviews)
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We love coming here for lunch! I always start with my favorite Naan of Your Business and today we…read morealso had the Arancini which is my second favorite. For my entree I decided to try Keaka's Fried Chicken. The soy honey garlic flavor is so tasty. I also liked the sauce drippings on the rice and the crunch of the fried chicken! I will definitely order that again!! Bf had the Cubano Sandwhich which he really liked... he said it was very flavorful and the over-easy egg added to the flavors of the sandwich. Service was prompt and polite. Our water glasses were always full. The waiter was knowledgeable about the ingredients. We will be back next month for the Noodle Bar.

Got introduced to this place during a private baby shower. What a regal introduction. Every dish…read morewas great and I could not be more impressed by the taste as well as the presentation. The kitchen area is completely open so at anytime you can see your food being made. The ambience is cozy and intimate. Second time here (within a month later and I live on the Leeward side) I took my dad and aunt. We ordered all the things in the pictures and every dish was so well flavored, balanced. The pork chop was not even a consideration until the waiter recommended them. We are so glad he did. It was delicious! I can't wait to go back! Definitely try them!

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Pu'uwai Aloha Bakery - 8" single layer minimalist cake ($70.00 USD)

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4.8(264 reviews)
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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.

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