My first time having breakfast at Tali's Bagels & Schmear and it was before they closed down…read more One of the things that I learned was Bialy is the cousin of a bagel. It is baked instead of boiled which gives it a softer texture. The other thing that I learned was peaches & cream, caramelized onions and lemon dill is a delicious combination. I ordered a Classic bialy with a pick of peaches & creams and lemon dill schmear. The lemon dill schmear had a mix of cream cheese, lemon juice, lemon zest and dill. The BEC which was scrambled eggs, Muenster, cheddar cheese and bacon with my pick of poppy seeds bagel and a Local Fizzie, POG flavored. The service was great, and recommended the peaches & cream. I'm glad the business is active after the ward shutdown.

This was my first time here and after hearing wonderful reviews of these bagels and things, I was…read moreso pleased to try it for myself. They have a pretty organized set up there, sad that Ward will be tearing down soon, I hope they have another location to set up shop at, because this was, indeed, a great experience. I went to New York City a few years ago for the first time and I was told by many friends that I have to try the pizza and bagels in NYC. I did try both and I actually found my favorite pizza in New Jersey to be honest (I have a Yelp review on that). But the bagels were pretty much great everywhere. I had several, but i'm told it's the real deal in NYC. I'm from Hawaii, I get how people are particular about their food. Hawaii food is way up there in rank. But this bagel went beyond my bagel expectations, and let me tell you why. First of all, they took the time to explain to this small time local mind, what everything was, like schmear and types of bagels, to be exact. We came close to closing, so the options were limited, which probably worked in my favor and indicisiveness. I chose the egg bagel and it was very delicious and the schmear, which was really underplayed in description was WOW!! Tasty and so smooth and creamy and dreamy...lol, I wish I bought more, cause i'm making my own mouth water. Long story short, it was great, worth the wait and definitely filling to perfection!! I'm no bagel expert, by no means, but this was my favorite. I cant wait to try other flavors in the near future!! Great Job Tali's Bagels & Schmear and by the way, your staff is pretty amazing, but i'm sure you know this already!!

This is a cute little cafe run by a Japanese owner. Staff is very nice, though not fluent in…read moreEnglish. They serve breakfast and lunch; sandwiches, salads, pastries, etc. They serve coffee and tea, and they also have soft serve. At night, they serve alcohol. A cafe that serves alcohol? Yes, please! I had the locks and bagel and it came with a generous portion of green salad. Everything was delicious! We will definitely be back!

I went to Kaka'ako Cafe a Saturday morning, and the shop was moderately busy. They have good AC and…read moreplenty of seats. They share a bathroom with the other restaurants in the plaza, and it's located inside of the parking structure (don't forget to ask for a bathroom key!) Water is self-serve next to the register. I ordered the hot pastrami sandwich on a croissant, which comes with a side salad. For $17 the serving size was small (which could be a symptom of getting it on a croissant, maybe a bagel or regular bread would be better) but the food comes out quickly. The salad was soggy and the dressing for it was overly sweet.

TLDR: Long lines even at opening, customizable options but consistently good!…read more Can't say I haven't had authentic acai up until this point. For some reason, I totally forgot that good acai could be found in Hawaii!! Hello!! Its not just the fresh fish ya'll I walked here and there was still a line by 7, and even longer one when I went the next day, but it does move quite fast, especially with some of the workers letting people know they have a sit down resturant next door so just food for thought if you want more actual food options! As it stands they have quite an extensive list of juice, coffee, acai. I decided to go with a more basic route but instead subbing my fruit for what was in season which was mango, lilikoi and lychee. You order at the front and they call your number. They have some seating around as well but if you're at the hawaiian center you can just sit downstairs. The fruit alone was out of this world. I was actually so focused on that I wasn't even thinking about if the acai was good which I think it was! It comes out rather creamy, not frozen or icy. The price is a little steeper than what I've had in the past but honestly the fresh fruit alone made it extremely worth it. A regular sized bowl was quite filling! I came back the next day and it was still just as good. I know some people probably prefer different locations than others but I can rep this one for sure. Its in a very touristy place, maybe even the mecca so if you want to avoid that then avoid any location in waikiki

This place definitely lived up to the hype for us! The line was long but moved pretty fast. The…read moremenu is huge so there's going to be something for everyone. Don't sleep on the avocado toast! My friend and I really liked it. We also got the açaí bowl with passion fruit which was delicious but a tiny bit too sweet for us. They have seating out front and it's a super casual spot.

What a great find that I randomly came across! Who would expect to find Brooklyn bagels in HI?! And…read morethey pretty close to a NY bagel! What made it even better was the toppings: I had a salmon bagel...and it came with creamy cream cheese, sprouts, tomatoes and capers! The sandwich was thick with goodness! The salmon was not your typical lox but almost like a piece of salmon sushi on top. If you don't like salmon, there are other fish choices too!!! The service was lovely! The staff was very patient in explaining the menu and helping me decide on my ideal meal! Thanks to the great staff and hospitality! As for ambience: it's more of a take away place! You order inside at the counter and they calm out your name. There is a small patio area that you can sit at. Lastly there are some parking right out front! Thanks for the great experience!

Hmmm, I don't normally write negative things but I'm dumbfounded about writing this one but perhaps…read moreit can shed some light on improving. I so wanted to write something special for my first time here but alas, I'm not able to this time. I love that the location is nearby my neighborhood and provide a place to sit and enjoy your bagels right outside along with three parking stalls. This was my first time and I found their bagels beautiful and big although on the pricy side, it looked amazing. Loved the variety of selection too but wish there were pics since I'm not huge bagel person. Initially I was there to place a large order for an event and had difficulty ordering online so I came in. The event was two days away and I wanted to make sure I could get it fresh that morning. I was surprised though when the workers told me I was unable to place the order on that day as they wouldn't be able to ensure they could provide it two days later. Hmmm, I found that strange since I was placing my order two days prior. I was told to come back the next day despite me relaying the message that I had difficulty ordering online for pick up and that I had already come in person to order and prepay. They only said they would let the manager know about the online part but didn't offer to take my order for the event which wasn't helpful nor did they try to make suggestions either. In the end, I decided to purchase my bagels somewhere else and just ordered a dozen for my physician and his staff and some for home. I did try one specialty bagel and three of their spreads for the event. The counter girls were ok but not overly helpful so I decided to help another business that would ensure my order. I really wanted to support local, but this one was a tough one

Delicious food and drinks. Excellent customer service . My bagel breakfast sandwich was delicious…read more And my Mango iced tea hit the spot . I found this place up the road from my job in Kaimuki .

Kyoto Style Cold Brew. That's all needs to be said…read more My first introduction to Aloha Bakehouse & Cafe was at the Made in Hawaii Festival where I sampled its amazing tasting coffee. Found out that there are three locations in Kaka'ako, Downtown, and this one in Kaimuki. It's located at the corner of Waialae and 8th Avenue, across from The Curb and Kaimuki Auto Repair. Only metered parking along Waialae or street parking on the perpendicular streets. Inside was spacious and had an industrial feel with its concrete floor, metal chairs, metal racks, and with actual renovations in process in the rear of the space. Menu is floor level (sorry tall people!). There's a variety of coffee, tea, lemonade, blended drinks, smoothies, sandwiches, salads, its special Aloha Bread, and etc. There's a lot to read! There are multiple choices of bread for sandwiches (special bread shown next to the register. Be sure to check!). Needless to say, I took a long time to decide! The Breakfast Sandwich came with egg, bacon, ham, and American cheese. Chose the croissant, which was the smaller size variety. This was good with a generous amount of egg and bacon. It was a hearty sandwich. The Tuna Sandwich on Everything Bagel was good. Nice crisp on the bagel. A decent simple sandwich with fresh ingredients. I would have preferred more mayo and the canned tuna to have flavor. Regular brewed coffee was very good. Brewed very well with solid coffee flavor. Exactly the flavor I remembered when I first tried it. The star was the Kyoto Style Cold Brew. It was smooth, clean, bright, and strong. The flavor maintained throughout--even with the ice cubes melted in. Overall, a decent experience. The sandwiches were good. Coffee was excellent. Friendly service. Can't wait to come back to try more things and get more Kyoto style cold brew!

It's everything... I…read moredon't mean just the bagel...where have I been? I do visit Kailua as a getaway for some personal time on my days off and probably didn't think twice since we do have Tali's in town and love to visit the Lokahi Markets here but since fellow Elite Jackie K loves bagels though that this would be the perfect way to start our morning. Which is in Kailua Center along with several other biz so parking is free but shared is a generous amount that's very appreciated in this neighborhood that is one of the biggest challenge to find but at this early in the day it's super easy to find right in front of the front door. Walking in I loved the vibe very open and with the service counter in the back the guys there are just so nice and friendly while being patient as we scan their menu which is slightly different from town but knew that I wanted a sandwich...and it was the Tuna Melt. Topped with cheddar, Swiss (no sprouts) you're also able to top your sandwich with Lettuce, Tomatoes, Cucumber (no onion) is amazing and absolutely loved it and with the staff suggestion of Everything bagel was it and loved it. While they do have coffee that's about it and nothing much else as I really wanted water they were polite enough to offer tap water...not for me. Their seating is fun as some of the tables are privately divided but very adorably decorated. There is truly a reason they won 1st for Bagel is they certainly know what they're doing and is nice to have them in a couple of locations along with various types and mini size as well for the flight or just a simple bite to schmear or not to schmear is the question as here you have that and so much more. Thank you!

Sadly, this place was a huge let down for me and my family. Especially because we drove 40 minutes…read moreto Kailua for a bagel craving. Maybe our experience would've been different if we had ordered a different type of bagel but we went with a staff member's recommendation. She mentioned the garlic bagel was one of the most popular so it seemed like a no brainer to try it. (I got the OG NYC on a garlic bagel and my husband got the BEC on a garlic.) SO incredibly salty and hard to chew. The garlic was so overpowering and it got stronger with each bite. It also left a very strong, burnt taste in my mouth. I usually try to power through to finish my food but unfortunately I had to throw this away. My husband did the same. I don't know if this was an off batch of garlic bagels but considering the price, I was pretty disappointed that food had to go to waste. I have two young kids and I got them the mini ube cream cheese bagel. She liked the ube but my daughter and son who usually love bagels also did not finish theirs. The filling was generous but overwhelming.

One of the best spots to get a bagel on the island. They usually have a few special menu items each…read moreweekend. This time I got the homemade maple sausage, egg, and cheese on an Asiago sesame bagel and it was delicious. I also really like their Old Man & The Sea sandwich (smoked fish) and the Luau bagels are another favorite. Definitely worth stopping by if you're craving a good bagel breakfast or sandwich!

Delicious breakfast of bacon, egg and mayo on a plain bagel. The order taking and wait was amongst…read moreother joyful waiting customers and a cooking team that was engaging and friendly. This outdoor market food vendor is the best comfort food. Simple and delicious. We found a nearby table and thoroughly enjoyed our manna from heaven.

Did my research to find Kona coffee for my upcoming visit to Vancouver, so I walked from home and…read moretook shelter in Local Joe's to cool off and order some 100% Kona Mauna Kea Estate coffee and have it ground. Liv was so delightful and clearly the right person for the job so I knew I was in the right place. In the meantime I ordered an iced coffee (which was delicious!!!!) and sat down and watched folks come and go. This is clearly a popular local coffee and snack shop so I will keep this place in mind since it's locally owned and operated and their decaf is processed via osmosis, not chemicals. That's a big plus.

A small little coffee shop located in downtown. There are a few tables outside to enjoy your…read morecoffee. I've stopped by twice so far and each time, I've been greeted with friendly service. The tables are usually taken so I just take my drink to go. I ordered a strawberry matcha drink on my first visit and a French Toast latte on my second visit. The second time I went, they didn't know how to make my drink so the girl had to read the ingredients that were listed on their own menu posted on the counter for customers. Maybe hardly anyone orders it or she was new and learning? It did take a while for me to get my coffee. The waiting area is quite small so there wasn't much room for me to go anywhere. Overall, the drinks have been good with a variety of seasonal drinks and specials as well. I'll probably return for my coffee fix as it seems to be one of the few coffee shops in the area open on Sundays. Happy Drinking!

I've been so sad since This Is It Bakery closed and I was doomed to the life of spongy supermarket…read morebagels. I walked past Aloha Bread Company's booth at the Pearlridge Farmer's Market and did a double take. Bagels. Sourdoughs. Crusty, hearty looking sourdough. I had to give it a try. They had garlic and everything bagels available, I bought the everything. $3 each, but I think they charged me $4 for 2. Their everything bagel is everything you want in a bagel. Perfect chew!! They also had several different sourdough loaves and I went with the standard. It is a HEFTY loaf. When I felt how heavy it was for its size, I knew it was going to be good. It was perfectly dense, chewy, nice sourdough flavor but not too sour, and excellent wheat taste. $8 I'm so happy that I don't have to travel to get my New York style bagel craving in check!

From the owner: We offer sourdough, bagels, sweet treats, and other baked goods to bring you back to your…read morechildhood, Hawaii style.

This is such a cute breakfast and lunch spot! I wish I have more time to spend at Waterfront Plaza…read moreduring my lunch hours because I would be a frequent customer here. The breakfast sandwiches are made to order. The coffee is good and the cold beverages come in a cute container with a pop top. They have tables outside but they're not directly under the hot sun like the public tables are. The spot reminds me of the cute cafés in Europe with limited food menu, good coffee, and chill vibes.

This is such a cute spot in Restaurant Row and they're doing all the things to advertise online via…read moresocial media. The staff are super friendly and patient, answering all the questions that we had about what's iced and what's good for our palates/preferences. We only came here for the drinks this time around, but we'll definitely be back to try the food. The drinks were prepared with just the right amount of ice to flavor ratio. My only quandary is that they're closed on the weekends (Saturday-Sunday). And during the weekdays they are open with limited hours (8a-3p). As a person who works a M-F job, it's difficult for me to come here, but if/when I do, it's a great time.