Keto friendly menu. Very warm and welcoming spot. A new place to checkout if you're in Kaimuki . Lots of dining choices in this area of 11 avenue. Price point right on. Good portions, great coffee. read more

Considering there are at least a dozen coffee shops in the Waialae area, Rise Cafe definitely stands out from the rest. First of all, this is the only coffee shop that offers actual food. I get it, the concept is geared towards Keto and clean eating, but the food actually tastes so good. The fried chicken is on point, and the owner said they use only olive oil. The Kamalu Bowl is another must-try with the cauliflower risotto. Oh but the coffee..ON POINT! What really sold me, is how you feel so relaxed by the vibe and ambiance of the Cafe itself. It was a perfect start, before heading into the rat race of my day, with the best cup of joe I ever had. Well done Cafe Rise!! read more

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Delicious fried chicken and chaffles! Charming cafe with happy employees and tasty food. I enjoy eating at Rise Cafe. I drive from Kailua to eat here. read more

I work remotely and am always trying to find new coffee shops with the best coffee and vibe. I tried rise cafe for the first time today, and safe to say this is my new favorite spot. I had no idea what I was getting into when I first showed up. I'm your usual plant-based milk drinker, so it was to my surprise that they don't offer that here! The barista explained to me their reasonings for not offering plant based milks and it seemed legit to me. I was weary at first because I realized I had come to a health conscious coffee shop! Even with the whole milk and natural sweetener that I am not used to with my coffees, it was actually one of the best coffees I've had in a while. That says a lot considering I drink coffee every day. I was listening to some of Dr. Jodi's conversations with other customers regarding the science behind her drinks and cafe, and I was pleased to see that she actually cares about her customers health and overall experience at Rise Cafe. This cafe has a great energy, good lighting (which is very important in my opinion), amazing coffee, and ample seating. read more

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Such a nice calm space, heavily recommend trying the tiny toast! Service was quick and attentive. read more

Rise Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I stopped by early in the morning. As soon as I walked in, the food smelled amazing and was greeted by the owner Dr. Jodi. I got the macadamia nut latte which had lots of actual bits of macadamia nut is the drink. We were greeted by other staff (who are Dr. Jodi's family). Everyone is super friendly. Later, I went back to get the Chicken and Chaffles for lunch. It was hot and very tasty (better than most Mochiko chicken I've had) and the "chaffles" which are low carb were crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, very similar to Belgian waffles. They also add a little keto friendly simple syrup. The atmosphere is great for chatting with friends or cofficing! read more

Rise Cafe - Chicken and chaffles - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

It's one of the few cafés where I feel like I can order anything off the menu and know it's going to be healthy. That kind of trust in a menu is rare. Everything I've had so far has been solid. The vibe is great too--really clean, relaxed, and just a nice-looking space overall. It feels good to be there. Whether you're grabbing a quick bite or staying for a bit, it just works. Highly recommend if you care about what you're eating and also want a place with a good atmosphere. read more

Food selection is limited, ambiance is quaint, but small. Service was good, but really didn't go into much detail about their options. Pull in order then they bring to your table. Definitely a keto friendly place. read more

Cute study spot with a lot of seating. It wasn't busy when I came around 11am but more people started to come at 12pm. The service was excellent! I was greeted by a nice, attentive staff member, Hannah, who had such a bright and friendly attitude. I only got a matcha latte which wasn't too bad but I would definitely come back to try the variety of healthy food options. read more

If I could give 0 stars, I absolutely would. I ordered a matcha latte with coconut milk because apparently, coconut milk is the only milk alternative Rise Café offers. Why? According to them, "every other milk alternative has too much sugar." Seriously? That's the most ridiculous excuse I've ever heard. And that coconut milk? It tasted like a coconut that's been rotting on the floor for days, scraped up, and dumped straight into my drink. To make it worse, there was no matcha flavor at all just a faint, sour aftertaste that made me question my life choices. Also, whose brilliant idea was it to put a giant display by the cash register showing how much sugar is in the foods people eat? It's bizarre, unethical, and downright problematic. Nobody wants to be shamed while buying a coffee. It's invasive, preachy, and completely out of touch with what a welcoming café experience should be. Rise Café feels like a place that's trying too hard to be "woke" about health while completely failing at the basics: making a drink that doesn't taste like garbage and respecting its customers. Never again. read more

If you're gluten free and visiting Oahu you have to come here. Had delicious chicken and waffles and loved the Mac Nut Latte. The staff is friendly and I love the meaning and focus of this restaurant. You made my belly happy! Mahalo! read more

Stumbled on this place while running errands in Kaimuki. My go-to in the area is Koko Head Cafe but I parked in a different part of the public lot and saw the sign, decided to try a new place. I didn't realize it was a keto restaurant, the Kamalu bowl was so good I didn't even miss the carbs (the starch was cauliflower rice done in a risotto style). Will definitely be back to try other things on their menu. read more

Rise Cafe - Raspberry matcha and Kamalu bowl - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

This is a charming little cafe tucked away in the corner of the Kaimuki shopping center on 11th Ave. with lots of parking in the attached lot. The food is very tasty and healthy for you, too! Dr. Jodi truly cares about serving delicious keto dishes and coffee drinks that will not raise your blood sugar. The cafe is cozy, with seating on two levels. The staff is very friendly and patiently answers any questions you have about the menu. You feel very welcome and relaxed once you enter. I've tried the brisket fried rice and steak and eggs, which are both outstanding. My favorite drinks are the matcha and hojicha lattes. Both are fantastic! You order at the counter and can either wait for your food, or one of the servers will find you and bring your order to you. This is a great spot for breakfast, brunch, or lunch. You can also order your food to go. It's so nice to have a healthy cafe that serves good food! read more

Welcome to my car picnic after my 72hour fast! Where else can you get delicious, keto friendly, low glycemic breakfast and lunch planned by a real clean Keto Doctor? The latte tasted luxurious with bits of real macadamia. The chicken was crispy and flavorful with the lite and crisp waffles. Who doesn't love a crispy waffle. The.kamalu bowl.is.everything!! Hard boiled eggs, bacon, sliced avocado, pickled onion, and lomi tomato on a bed of cauliflower rice risotto. The parfait with berries and mint was the perfect sweet treat. Ambiance is welcoming and staff are super friendly and helpful. Rise Cafe needs to be your "go-to" breakfast or lunch place because the food here won't leave you feeling heavy or bloated. read more

Rise Cafe - Kamalu Bowl, MacNut Latte, Chicken & Keto Waffles and parfait - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

So stoked to find this little gem on my first day visiting from Cali. Totally where my nutritional focus is...low sugar, low carb, high protein...the Kamalu Bowl was spot on! Delicious, fresh, filling! Topped it off with a Coconut Matcha. Great service, friendly staff, clean! Well done, thank you! read more

This is my go-to spot every week! The service is fast and the staff is always kind and friendly. The food is amazing, and for all the times I have been there, it is always consistent. My favorite dish is a toss up between the Kamalu Bowl or the Brisket. For such a small kitchen, they do an excellent job with the menu options they offer which I feel is pretty extensive. The vibe is nice and chill. The tables are always neat and clean. I am so happy a place like this exists in Hawaii! read more

2/21: The place was cute and seemed like a fun spot to try something new. Unfortunately, we won't be coming back due to the lack of service. When we walked in, there were only two baristas working the coffee bar, which seemed manageable. We placed our orders without any issues. My coffee came out first, then my friend's food but we ended up waiting 30 minutes for my food and even longer for her coffee. The two baristas (one tall with pink hair and one shorter with dark hair) were talking while there were no customers in line. When my friend politely got up to ask about her coffee, they saw her but ignored her. She waited over 5 minutes before she could even say, "I ordered my coffee a while ago." The barista finally got her attention and took the order. We then waited another 15 minutes for that single coffee. When the coffee was ready, one barista told the other, "Just tell her when you give it to her." When it was delivered, nothing was said. No explanation or apology for the delay. To top it off, my steak was overcooked, cold, and tough. I preferred medium. We were disappointed with the overall experience. It had potential, but the lack of attentiveness and accountability made it frustrating enough that we won't be returning. read more

Rise Cafe - tough steak scrambled eggs were ok - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

This place is an absolute gem for anyone eating keto (or just wanting delicious, wholesome food)! The menu is creative and full of flavorful, low-carb options that never feel like you're "missing out" on anything. I tried the steak & eggs and the crustless quiche --both were out of this world. The staff is friendly, knowledgeable about keto, and happy to make recommendations. The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming, making it just as great for a quick coffee/matcha stop. Whether you're strict keto or simply want healthier choices, this café is a must-visit. read more

Rise Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Small menu but everything is great! Relaxing and cool place to hang out. Dr. Jodi is awesome! read more

Decided to head to Kaimuki on our family Sunday to try Jodi and Jeff's latest effort into their quest to make Hawaii Healthy. Super cool vibe and forget the fact that the food is actually good for you ... it's legit delicious!!! We tried the chicken and chaffles, Kamalu bowl, steak and eggs, quiche and brisket with fried rice. Unanimous favorites were the quiche and steak and eggs (might be that super ono chimichurri topping both of those dishes ) chicken was delish too! read more

Rise Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Great little spot to grab a coffee and meal. The service was crisp and the food delicious ! Keto friendly and delicious!! I'll be back for sure read more

Accommodated us right before closing. Quiet, nice and clean spot! Chix waffles and kamulu bowl Great job gang!

I had the chicken & waffles. My wife had the quiche. Both were delicious Portion size was perfect and we appreciated they were paleo friendly, like no sugar syrup. Staff was super friendly. We ate outside but inside vibe was very cool. We'll definitely be back. read more

With so many carb heavy meals here in Hawai'i it's great to have a healthy option in Kaimuki that won't spike your blood sugar and is low carb. Food is ono and people are friendly. Support small business! read more

Rise Cafe is a treat for the senses as well as the keto palette. The loco moco was great (and even better the next day as leftovers after the gravy soaked into the cauliflower rice). I was already caffeinated up so I didn't try the latte but my friends said it was delish. Soooo I will be back! If you like eating healthy check out this place! read more

Great service, very good food...as a non-keto person you don't miss the carbs at all! Drinks are amazing too!

Been here a few times and enjoyed it each time. I do not follow a keto diet but I figured I would give it a try. My favorite drink is the coconut wireless with coconut flakes on top. Winner! And the fried chicken was absolutely delicious as well as their chaffles. It's a really nice and cozy place to meet with friends or for a business meeting. I want to try their Kamala bowl next. I highly recommend this place! read more

We have been back at least three times and always order the cauliflower fried rice and brisket. Delicious, and the single plate is enough for both my husband and me. Thank you for a healthy and luscious breakfast! read more

Good food with good atmosphere-- seems to have a steady flow of regulars and first timers. Will come back!

Woo hoo! Get your keto on! Great steak, eggs and avocado meal! Nice place to hang out and do work while eating healthy.

Not super great at all. Focuses on glucose friendly menu but has no options or alternatives. The Concept is awkward for sure

This place is wonderful!!! It is often hard for me to find places with yummy options for me to eat, so it was great to find a keto-friendly place with delicious options! And, those who eat non-keto meals will also love it too! I ate the Brisket Fried Rice and had a chilled Matcha Latte and loved them! I took out the Crustless Quiche and Kamalu Bowl and am excited to try them. The place was warm, spacious and beautifully-decorated and the service was wonderful! I never leave feedback (and this may be my first on YELP), so I definitely enjoyed it! read more

This was such cute place! Service was great! She was very friendly. Love their matcha drinks

Early this morning my wife was telling me about this new healthy eatery there in Kaimuki, she showed me a couple photo's, were going I told her, today!!, for lunch. Needless to say it's a challenge trying to find a healthy eatery that'll satisfy the local palate. I recently retired and decided that I needed to get back to my fighting weight, Mind you my warrior days are long behind me. It's all about health and fitness now. I'll get straight to the point, The cafe is awesome, truly someplace I can sit for hours sipping a cup of coffee reading a book...Note: I had an unsweetened Mocha, it was amazing..My wife had a Curry Chicken & Egg salad dish...I got a couple bites from her...It was dang-delicious, I had the Kamalu Bowl...the creators of this amazing recipe truly hit a home Run with this keto dish, IMHO the flavors were off the charts....Driving out here from Pearl City was Waaaay worth the trip!!...Rest assured Rise Cafe is a must....Mahalo's to the owners for kicking it up!... read more