Super friendly staff and yummy FRESH CHEWY BOBA! I had such a hard time choosing- the menu is quite extensive with so many variations. Some of the best boba I've had while on island so far. The smoothie was perfectly blended and tastes like you're biting into a fresh ripe juicy mango. Absolutely incredible. read more

Shaka Shaka Tea Express - Mango Mango Milk Smoothie sub coconut milk W/boba - Cafes Near Me - Kaneohe, Hawaii

Friendly staff and fast service. We ordered the strawberry guava and watermelon with boba and regular sweet! I like that you can customize the sweetness for your drinks! The boba is so good here! They also have Lot of options for snacks and desserts! There's no seating area in this location so it's more of an order and go! read more

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Took the kids and friends here for dessert after dinner. LOTS of options so everyone was able to get something to their taste = smoothies, teas, milk teas, as well as add-ins like boba and jelly. You can even customize the sweetness of your drink (0%, 25%, 50%, etc.) Don't feel like having a drink? There's also macarons and a variety of Asian snacks. Service was friendly and the drinks were made quickly. They also have a stamp card for a future drink discount. Located at Windward City Shopping Center = LOTS of parking read more

Shaka Shaka Tea Express - Cafes Near Me - Kaneohe, Hawaii

Super small shop but the tea was good - if you're looking for a quick tea/boba fox, I'd say this is a nice spot to visit in Kaneohe ; the shop does have plenty of other snacks and things to buy for a movie night or other get-togethers, so would recommend visiting for any general snack needs - Miguel Morales Photography read more

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The service was fast and friendly. The shop clean and organised. As far as the food, the tea was nice and strong, but I do wish the bobas had more flavour. If they did, it would have been a 5/5. I will definitely go again. I did get the wrong tea, but it was good, so I didn't care. I ordered a green milk with boba, but they gave me a jasmine milk with boba. The macarons are delish. Chewy and yummy. read more

Shaka Shaka Tea Express - Outside - Cafes Near Me - Kaneohe, Hawaii

More than just boba! Love that this location has a ton of different Asian snacks and smaller packaged yummies such as sour gummy bears etc if you just want to purchase a bit to sample. The cashier was friendly and helpful with recommendations. The lady in the back making the drinks was super efficient. Prices are a little higher than the boba places in town but you are in Kaneohe! Parking is ample and free so that's a plus. I don't remember any tables inside so this is more of a grab and go place. The bubble tea itself is okay and not terribly bad. I requested not too sweet but felt it was not milky enough. I ordered the green milk tea. If you are in the area craving bubble tea then this place will satisfy the craving! read more

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Last Christmas, I purchased a gift certificate to Shaka Shaka in Kaneohe for a friend who frequents Shaka Shaka. Unfortunately, the employee who sold it did not point out that the certificate expires after one year. My friend only realized this a few days after the expiration date and went in to ask if it could still be honored. He was told no, with no grace period or flexibility offered. This was very disappointing. From a customer's perspective, it feels like the business benefited from money that was never truly redeemed, despite the good-faith intent to use it. A short grace period or clearer communication at the time of purchase would have gone a long way. Warning to customers: Gift certificates are only valid for one year, so be sure to use them before they expire. If you're gifting someone who may forget, it may be best not to give a gift certificate from Shaka Shaka. Due to this experience, our family and friends will no longer be patronizing Shaka Shaka in Kaneohe. With so many boba/bubble tea / smoothie places on the island, great customer service is especially important. read more

Nowhere to sit inside. Someone stole my drink so my wait time was excessive and then when they remade my drink it was wrong and it tastes bad so that sucks. Boba portions are small. Not worth the price. read more

The best ones I ever had. I tried every where else and we always come here no matter what and it's not as expensive as other places too read more

Shaka Shaka Tea Express - Macorons - Cafes Near Me - Kaneohe, Hawaii

I got some snacks, delicious macaroons and an amazing mango smoothie with lychee and the cap. Tasted so good, and the girl who served me was so nice and welcoming. Would definitely recommend!!! read more

Ordered Pineapple+Mango Green Tea w/ lychee jelly & Lilikoi+Mango Green Tea w/ popping boba, both are so good & made pretty fast! Store is clean and has a great variety of snacks for sale. Great customer service, will definitely be coming back again. read more

Shaka Shaka Tea Express - Pineapple+Mango Green Tea w/ lychee jelly & Lilikoi+Mango Green Tea w/ popping bobal - Cafes Near Me - Kaneohe, Hawaii

Was traveling Hawaii and tried this place twice. Both times the staff were very friendly and gave off a really welcoming experience. You can get a variety of drinks and snacks They have many different options but I went with an Oolong Cappuccino It was really good! read more

Shaka Shaka Tea Express in Honolulu is my go-to for fresh, real fruit drinks. I'm obsessed with their Kale smoothie (for all my fiber needs) watermelon juice with coconut--so light and refreshing--and the lilikoi smoothie with boba hits the perfect tangy-sweet balance. I seriously want to try every fruit they offer when it's in season. Plus, they've got fun Asian snacks that make it even better. Total hidden gem!! I much rather be getting something nutritious for my body than powders and syrups!!! read more

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Love this little gem. They didn't use the powder in the drinks and love the natural. The sweet level really have to adjust it. If you love sweet then just get regular if don't want too sweet you must tell while you ordering. Around the store have some snacks and I found the noodle which is my family favorites. Went back to get another package. Not sure the crowd is less so their snacks are limited. Wish they have more variety and maybe I can visit more often. Third time went there for noodle then order taro milk and pina colada. Yummm....support them... read more

Shaka Shaka Tea Express - Noodle - Cafes Near Me - Kaneohe, Hawaii

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It was more than a tea place. I had fun shopping for snacks lots of lots of snacks. The girl at the register was sweet and kind. She answered all my questions and I had Lots read more

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I love their fresh fruit smoothies, they have mini-boba, regular boba, taro chunks, lots of jellies, and all the regular boba drinks too. What really makes this place stand out though, is their large selection of fresh fruit smoothies-way better than Jamba and you can add toppings and control the sweetness too. This location also sells random Asian snacks like Pringles with weird flavors like cucumber, and lots of other imported snacks. I should get a stamp card, I've gone two weekends in a row and I don't even live nearby. read more

I'm a boba tea lover, but today I tried adding boba to their pineapple mango smoothie. My friend ordered a watermelon smoothie with boba. We both loved them and would recommend every try their products. I also bought a fresh sponge cake that was very good too! Great service. Cute snack market. Friendly, family-owned place I would patronize often if I lived here. read more

Best place to get smoothies and adding boba to it is a PLUS! I love getting the mango milk smoothie. Its like drinking out of a mango. It's super fresh and light. It's $8 for a large but it's definitely worth it. They have a stamp card system which is nice to look forward to :) the employees are very welcoming and the owner I believe is the one making the smoothies & she's the best!! I also love how cute it looks inside. read more

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Used to go to the University location when that first opened, as well as the Dillingham location. It has always, always been one of my top boba shops. The owner Maggie is the nicest lady and so warm and generous. I live in Kaneohe now so mostly frequent this location. Service is always fast and my favorites are the green milk tea, oolong or black tea cappuccino and the lychee jelly is excellent. Free boba with your drink is such a deal and the boba is delicious and has a great texture. The shop is very cute with lots of snacks for purchase, sometimes even fruit for purchase and baked goods. I've had Shaka do a stand at a party before 10 yrs ago and also big orders for my husband's work. They are professional and great pricing. And everything is delicious! read more

Located next to the Asian store with ample parking. They used fresh fruit and natural sugar in their smoothies. My taro smoothie was not too sweet and you could taste the fresh taro. I like it more on the sweet side. The boba was nice and chewy. I wouldn't come back because the drink wasn't that good and there have high price, large smoothie with boba is ~$7-$8 read more

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Parking is easy to find. The lady who was working was very welcoming and kind. There were no customers. I ordered the Strawberry milk tea (4/5): quite sweet even though I got 50% sweetness. The boba pearls were chewy and smooth. Google/apple pay is accepted here. One thing I do have to say was the price is a bit high and that a $5 minimum purchase is required to use card. However their drink prices do cover a large spectrum. Overall Shaka Shaka Tea Express is pretty good but I wouldn't recommend it due to the price for boba. read more

Shaka Shaka Tea Express - Strawberry milk tea - Cafes Near Me - Kaneohe, Hawaii

Fresh Fruit Smoothies that are better than Jamba. The menu is easy to read and it's not a long wait for your drink(s). I got the Mango milk smoothie. It was so rich and creamy like I was sipping straight out of a ripe mango. The boba is not sweet, but it is soft and chewy. Love coming here for a fresh fix. read more

Shaka Shaka Tea Express - Mango milk smoothie with boba pearls - Cafes Near Me - Kaneohe, Hawaii

It was very hot today so I decided to get a cold treat for my daughter, friend and I. I haven't been in a while and was pleasantly surprised how much it evolved since I last came here. Before it was mostly drinks and a few baked goods but they also added on a little Asian snack shop which I was so excited to see! It has probably been like this for a while but I just haven't been here for so long, shame on me lol. I couldn't partake in any snacks today because I couldn't keep it from melting in my car but the next time I come I will buy some stuff for sure. For our drinks we got a watermelon smoothie, blended matcha cappuccino and an oolong milk tea. All of the drinks were very good and the cashier was very sweet, will come back again very soon. read more

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Michelle R and I came here right after lunch. We were both craving boba drinks. As we entered, the inside was loaded with snacks and other items. Pretty cute store. I decided to get an oolong iced tea with boba with 25% sugars. This drink was good and spot on. I was surprised at how small the boba is compared to the normal size I typically get. The boba was soft and tasted like it was drizzled with honey. The boba was sweet and soft. I definitely enjoyed my drink and would come back to try the snacks and other drinks they offer here. They even sell macaroons which looked so good from the glass case. Plenty of parking around this boba place. I would definitely come back if I was on this side of town. The lady at the register also gave us a stamp card. Very cool. Highly recommend! read more

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Fresh fruit smoothies in Kaneohe! On March 31, 2019, Maggie expanded her Shaka Shaka Tea Express to the Windward side of Oahu...Kaneohe! This is her fourth location after the Dillingham, University, and Salt Lake stores. That's how you can tell that this product is Good... because it's popular, high quality, and delicious! Also, Maggie is so friendly and helpful... I want to visit her cheerfulness every day! Located at Windward City Shopping Center, Shaka Shaka Tea Express is across the parking lot from Foodland and Ross. It's on the American Savings Bank side, in a stand alone building. (It used to be Bubble Berry Cafe.) With a fresh coat of paint, a new floor, colorful chairs, and beautiful lighting, this new business will draw in many customers! The smoothies are made with 100 percent fresh fruit. I had the coconut taro smoothie which had tiny bits of taro in it...yum! I also had a Green Milk Tea - half sweet, a tea egg (perfect amount of slightly savory), and a warmed up poi donut (onolicious)! What a fantastic lunch! I was very pleased with everything - the service, the environment, and my meal! The free parking is a bonus and the location is so convenient! Welcome to Kaneohe, Maggie! So happy for you! P.S. Gift cards and Loyalty stamp cards are available! read more

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I'm proud to say that today I decided to try a Avocado drink. The girl working was friendly and convinced me. The way she explained it I knew I wouldn't be disappointed. This shop is really cute! It has its own little building. What I noticed on the sign on the outside, it says, No Powder!! Naturally I was intrigue. Wifey got a Mango Smoothie. It tastes like a fresh cut mango with a little milk. I'm hoping they use local mangos during the season. I feel like it would naturally sweeter, but it good how it is. I got the Avocado Smoothie that was recommended, I wish I didn't wait this long to try. It's amazinggggg. read more

Shaka Shaka Tea Express - Mango Smoothie with Boba, Avocado Smoothie - Cafes Near Me - Kaneohe, Hawaii

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I grabbed lunch from a nearby shop and decided to stop by Shaka Shaka tea express for a drink. I was in the mood for something basic so I just got an iced black tea 50% sweetness and boba. The staff was friendly, quick, and good about sanitizing between customers. My drink was done very quickly and it tasted great. The only thing for me was that the boba here are a little smaller than what I'm used to. They aren't quite mini boba but not the same as "standard" boba. Not an issue, but worth noting lol. Overall, it's definitely worth checking out if you're in the area and need a boba fix. They have an expansive fresh fruit smoothie/ juice list that makes for a great refreshing treat! I might get a fresh fruit smoothie next time I visit, we'll see if I'll stray from my boring but standard order lol. read more

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Delicious! I like that you can choose your level of sweetness. Everyone was very friendly and service was quick!

Very nice people , first time here an I just love there drinks there made with real Fruit I got the honey dew melon boba an it was a great new experience , I've never had boba drink made with real fruit .. I will definitely come back here when I'm in town . They have a large variety of flavors an othe drink options read more

Ahh, a boba spot I can pop into while waiting hours for our food from KJ's LOL! I ordered a medium strawberry milk tea and it tasted like a strawberry smoothie.. I didn't taste any milk whatsoever. Cashier confirmed what type of milk I wanted too. I'm not strict on dairy, so I stuck with what they usually serve it with. I don't like almond milk that's for sure. But my gosh the price for a medium is a little over the top. I practically inhaled that tiny cup in one gulp. Fresh fruits you say?.... The drink was delicious and the boba was just as yummy. It just surprised me that I was expecting the milk tea version. I'm not one to ask for a new drink, so it's fine I guess. Cashier was sweet, I turned around for a picture of the sign and my drink was already ready in one 360 about face! lol 2nd Shaka Shaka tea spot I've been too. I ought to try the macaroons next time. read more

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This location has been occupied by other smoothie or acai businesses. Many end up closing shop within two to five years. I sincerely hope Shaka Shaka Tea will be successful and be a permanent fixture at Windward City Shopping Center. This review is overdue because I visited Shaka Shaka Tea about three weeks ago. I went on a Saturday afternoon and was the third customer in line. While I was waiting to order I couldn't help but admire how CLEAN this place was and how the display area of snacks was neatly in order. The windows allowed the sun to shine through the place and cast a nice, warm glow to the color scheme. I ordered a large pineapple banana smoothie for my sister-in-law and I ordered a medium pineapple mango smoothie. The gal who took my order was friendly and personable. There was a guy in the back who was preparing the drinks. I had my order in less than 10 minutes. Fresh fruit is where it's at! Our smoothies was DELICIOUS and refreshing! While the smoothies are a bit on the pricey side, I think knowing you're getting fresh fruit with no powder or other additives make it worth trying out. I also had to remind myself that the rent at Windward City is not cheap. So to see a local business step up to the challenge in their desire to bring healthy goodness with great customer service to the community is to be cheehoo'd about and supported. Thank you, Shaka Shaka Tea! read more

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Shaka Shaka is my go-to for boba for my kids, because they make real fruit smoothies and they allow you to split your order into two cups (or even 3!) for sharing. They also have packed snacks, banana bread, macarons, and those layered crepe cakes that have been going viral. Don't forget to get your stamp card so you can earn free drinks after a certain amount of purchases! read more

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Clean store and good customer service. Was really craving boba and decided to stop here. Ordered a taro milk tea smoothie with mini boba. Super disappointed. Flavor wasn't what I was expecting, it was creamy but had a raw vanilla extract taste to it. Definitely not a smoothie consistency. Mini boba wasn't even boba, it's tapioca pearls, like the kind for tapioca pudding lol. Gotta try something different next time I come. read more

Review #17 for 2021. Located behind Foodland in Kāne'ohe, Shaka Shaka Tea Express has an assortment of teas, smoothies, and snacks to enjoy. Everything was pretty good. A basic milk tea with boba is pretty decently priced. Some of the flavors add quite a bit onto the price though. For example, the watermelon tea with boba was good, but a bit expensive. Boba was not bad, but was a little tough and could've been softer. My friend got an ube macaron, and it was good, but tasted a little old. I got a pack of mini mango mochi, which I'm excited to try. Lots of other fresh and packaged snacks available too! If I'm at Windward City Shopping Center and craving boba I'd come back again. read more

I am so glad that Maggie opened in Kaneohe. We NEEDED a good tea/smoothie spot on this side! I met Maggie several years ago when she opened her first location in Dillingham. I was making a quick stop at the bank on my break and I noticed this bright, vibrant colored, very clean, and brand new tea place. I went in to check it out and Maggie was so warm and welcoming!!! She introduced herself and explained her drinks and how she doesn't use any powders to sweeten her drinks. The first drink she made for me back then was a honey lemon tea with pineapple chunks. Very refreshing and not too sweet. She gave me my first drink free and told me to bring some friends to come and try her smoothies or teas. I returned in the next couple days with my co-worker friend Wade. I told him he had to try it because he was a regular customer at Thang's and I thought this place was better. Maggie greeted us with her big smile. We ordered milk tea with boba and she also made us some dumplings and cold noodles to take back to work. Delicious!!! We were going get drinks from Maggie 3-4 times a week if we had a break at work. It was very addicting. I had to start limiting myself. Over the years Maggie has never changed her customer service. She is still as sweet as ever. She's made special soursop smoothies for me to take to my friend that was fighting breast cancer. She made me special lemon hot teas when I was feeling sick and had a sore throat. Just truly a nice person that makes things with love. From the heart! I've had a lot of boba teas and smoothies from all over. This is the BEST to me. I don't like any of the places that use powders to flavor their drinks. Here's a list of drinks I've had and loved. 1. Coconut milk smoothie with one strawberry! I made this one up a few years ago and it's my fave. This is the drink I order the most. I think Maggie should name this drink after me! Lol! The Robyn. 2. Coconut milk drink. Sometimes I get this with taro chunks instead of boba. (a meal) 3. Avocado smoothie (a meal) 4. Black tea cappuccino! I was addicted to this for awhile. If I want milk tea this is how I have to have it. 5. Coconut milk tea with taro chunks and boba 6. Guava and lemon green tea (really refreshing) This is really dangerous for me. One location close to work and one location close to home. read more

Good stuff here! What sets Shaka Shaka apart from all the other million tea shops??? It's their use of fresh fruits and ingredients! They don't use fake milk or creamer product here, which means no saturated fats and yucky things that other Asian tea shops use. You can still feel relatively healthy while drinking one of these. You can also customize what fruits and make combinations of your own. They also offer soy or almond milk as a replacement if you don't want whole milk. I had the taro and coconut... it was so delicious! I also ordered a strawberry banana and watermelon smoothie for my kids and for Grandpa... let's just say that they loved today's after school snack! Maggie, the owner, was at the shop today. She's sweet and very knowledgeable about her product. If you're not sure of what to order, she is extremely helpful. The customer service rocks! One more thing, for all you Windward Foodies that don't want to drive into town, Maggie is a genius! She brings all the best things to the store. She had Kamehameha Bakery Poi Donuts, Macaroons and other popular town bakery goods for sale at the shop in addition to her drinks! Love it here and will be back! read more

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This place is open until 9:30 pm and serves good milk tea drinks and smoothies. The counter person is very friendly and service is fast. Unfortunately, I wanted an Oreo crumble or sometimes called Oreo dream, but they don't make it. If not for that, I would have rated this place 5 stars. read more

Kaneohe has another great bubble tea location! Located in the Windward city shopping center in the little store across from KJ's and Genki is Shaka Shaka Tea Express. They have a nice selection of different bubble teas and smoothies to choose from. All made with fresh fruits and actual tea, no powders here used! You're able to choose from the level of sweetness and if you'd like boba's or not. I usually don't like getting boba but decided to try it since it's the first time here. Glad to say, they are cooked perfectly. Not mushy and not hard. There's also not an overwhelming amount of them inside. It's a good amount for me. In addition to the beverages, they also sell lots of snacks. Packaged ones such as jerky chips, shrimp chips and regular chips. Freshly made macarons, stuffed cookies and donuts were also displayed. Come and visit this location during their grand opening and receive 20% off all teas and 10% off all smoothies until tomorrow. Will definitely be back! read more

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The one thing I love most about this place is that they use real fruit in the smoothies. None of the fake powdered flavorings. My go to is the honeydew smoothie 25% sweetness with regular boba. You can taste the difference between the real fruit stuff here vs the powdered stuff at other shops. The flavor is more refreshing and I don't feel as bad drinking it. I hope this place stays because it's my go to for good boba whenever I come to Kaneohe. read more

Shaka Shaka Tea Express - Cafes Near Me - Kaneohe, Hawaii

Best Honeydew smoothie I ever had. Customer service was amazing. Store was super clean. If you in Hawaii you have to try this. read more

Shaka Shaka Tea Express - Honeydew smoothie/ front of the store - Cafes Near Me - Kaneohe, Hawaii

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