One of if not my most favorite spot on the westside!! Their açaí bowls have been my FAVORITE!! But…read morenow, their COFFEE/MATCHA BAR IS DEFINITELY A FAVORITE!! Service is always ON POINT!! LOVE the SISTERS!! Love the spot & love that they open at 8a for coffee & matcha!! Maybe now they might open even earlier or stay open even later :)

We finally made it to this spot and will be back. The inside is small and you can find Ocean's Brew…read moreinside as well. They do have outdoor seating if you want to eat/drink before getting on your way. We tried the tropical acai bowl, avocado toast w/smoked salmon, and regular nachos with grilled chicken. The staff were patient and answered our questions, being that it was our first time.

Man, if you're visiting the west side of Oahu and you missed this place then you're pretty stupid…read more The food is stupid good seriously go there and grab something sweet. Bring something home for your kids or your woman you'll be a hero. Trust me.!

Kickin' Sweets was awesome enough to do a pop up at Ward Center and gave away FREE brownies with…read morechantilly icing, FREE chocolate chip cookes with chantily icing, and FREE iced coffee! They were situated in between the business in a sort of "hall/alley" area. I would have missed them if it wasn't for the crowd of people and me wondering what is going on? So generous to use his valuable time to hand out his delicious products and not ask for $. Mister and I both got the brownie with chantily icing. It was a fair enough piece and the chantilly was topped upon ordering. I didn't take a photo thinking it probably wasn't going to be much to share about, boy was I so wrong. We ate our brownie further down the shopping center, after I took the first bite, I went back to notice the name of the business because I intend to shop there next time around! The brownie was moist, and the chantilly was not too sweet, it was a perfect and yummy combination. Mister enjoyed the iced coffee too. THANK YOU FOR THE FREE STUFF!

This place was just what we needed right after the Pink Pillbox hike! It's so close and the shave…read moreice and ice cream were absolutely delicious. The guy working was the owner's son helping out, and he was so nice and friendly! Great hidden gem.

Located a few blocks from the Maili Pillbox hike in a quaint neighborhood…read more This small store sells food, drinks, household goods AND the best shaved ice on the West side. Outdoor seating and a beautiful mural for your pics.

A hole-in-the wall diner with indoor-outdoor dining with views of the ocean and a sea breeze off…read morethe highway. Plenty of parking, the Cafe is the bottom portion of the building that also houses Lanterns Tavern upstairs, which has a big sign (Countryside Cafe does not have signage). So, if you see Lanterns Tavern, you are in the right place. During my visit, outdoors was full, but inside was basic but quaint and gave off those country vibes one doesn't get that often. The menu has a full range, from eggs, pancakes, loco moco to poke, pork chops and seemingly everything in between. I went the breakfast route and the food was really good - at least that Kalua benedict. It consisted of this perfectly salty Kalua pork, spinach, tomato and perfectly poached eggs on an English muffin, topped with a mild hollandaise. And it was reasonably priced for Hawaii (read less than $20), if I recollect, it was closer to that $15 price point. It came with a heaping side of potatoes (or rice). Service was kind and quick. The bathroom while clean was very basic, just a heads up for those that look for a bit more bougie of bathrooms. Overall, a perfect brunch to fill your belly for a day of adventuring.

Located a few minutes before the Waianae mall, this cafe overlooks the beach and is a quaint…read morebreakfast spot. We sat outside to enjoy the beautiful view, however, there were numerous flies and cats hanging around the seating area. Tip: Don't sit at the outdoor table near the door as you will be constantly hearing the bell ring each time someone uses the door. Food was pretty good. The Kim chee fried rice was tasty but the spice level was pretty mild. Service was fine. No major issues though we did feel a bit rushed. Overall, I probably wouldn't go out of my way to eat here but it's fine if I was in the area. Much rather go to Liliha bakery for the ambiance and service.

The Waianae location doesn't have a drive through. It was closed for an extensive period due to…read moreCovid. They've reopened with two drive up stalls on the Burger King side of the building. Order from the app, click arrived and what stall you're in and someone will walk out with your purchase. Wonderful! Why haven't they been doing this all along? The drive up line for the Nanakuli Starbucks is always so long.

Friendly employees are very happy. Cheerful walked in, and they had a nice stop at Starbucks…read more Everyone is so pleasant, greeting you with smiles in a beautiful green setting with lots of great views. I highly recommend this place!

Friendly greeting and welcoming vibes upon entrance into…read morethe store. I miss coming to this spot with family to get plate lunches when we lived down in waianae, but since we haven't been to this location in a while we finally made the attempt yesterday from Kapolei to come down to Maili. I'm happy we did because the pastele plates we got was 1/1 mild and spicy with Mac salad and 2 scoop rice. The meat was tender and savory giving you the correct amount of flavor with seasoning and balance. You can tell they put the heart into making these. Although there are many variations to Pasteles this one is my favorite. The Mac salad is good also better than other places I've tried. The opihi I also brought and added my own sauce to it with and enjoyed it with their Hawaiian Style (Inamona) poke on the side. My only recommendation is the panadeja was more of a pulled pork look and of course that's what it is but I was looking for more of a stew consistency of which it was not. Now don't get me wrong the flavor wasn't lacking and was juicy but it was just shredded pork inside and you can see couple of black olives that's it. I will still purchase them but a slight upgrade would be nice to those, just my opinion.

A very small unassuming market across the beach park right after the swapmeet lot....once you see…read morethe parks bathroom hut slow down or you will pass it. Its a two story green building right off the highway. There is 6 or 7 parking spaces in front and a few on thr side of thebuilding. The entrance is in the middle of the building. The staff is super cool. Cory (pic) was super friendly and welcomed us with a smile The insides is of an old school general store setting but the main seller here is their food. A lot of varietyon the menu (pic) we went with the chicken wings (good) lau lau (ok) shoyu chicken (phenomenal) I am sure they sell out for sure!!! and the empanadas(soo good!!) They probably sell out of this too. Portions was fair and prices reasonable. (Nothing is cheap anymore) Its a place I always drove by and wondered about but now next time I am in the area will be stopping by here for sure!! A hidden jem in plain sight

This is a great spot to find traditional Lao Street food. Everything is made fresh to order and you…read morecan taste it. I ordered the shrimp summer roles and they were THICK and excellent! My husband got the sweet sticky rice and mango. The mango was ripe and sweet and the rice added a good balance. Being a Lao girl, I am always trying to find my comfort foods close to home and I can definitely see this location becoming that for me. The owners were kind and made comforting conversation. This location is half cafe, half convenience store. The entrance is on the inside of the mall, opposite of the parking lot. The menu is on the glass, and it provides the name, price and picture of the food item. This location is more of a pickup/ takeout as there is only 1-2 tall tables in the store.

Came in for a cool refreshing drink and I wasn't sure what I wanted as there are so many great…read moreoptions. After speaking with the employee, I ended up getting the pineapple and the passion fruit tea. The pineapple is what came highly recommended, it was sweet and had bits of pineapple in it however the passion fruit was my favorite between the two. Along with drinks they also have food and the menu and smell has me wanting to come back and give them a try. Give them a try!

This place is a new hit in my house!…read more My kids continue to ask for boba from this location almost everyday (sorry guys it's maybe once every other week thing). Service is quick and it's easy to order. Staff is always friendly. This location has so much fun stuff! No need to go to Kapolei for candles or balloons anymore. This is your perfect stop. Under the Lego wall is a row of booths. Don't forget to browse all the isles of goodies. The shakes are delicious and a couple of my kids get extra boba, which is no problem. I can't recall if it's extra but maybe $1.50? We enjoy this location in the Wai'anae mall.

Ube smoothie is my husband's favorite. I love the midnight milk tea. Our daughter enjoys the lychee…read moreblush. Our son loves the icy bubble mango ADD lychee. Best part for me is the milk tea waffle combo. Saves you money & is yummy. The service is awesome but sometimes it gets a little busy and lines and wait time is nuts. I love that there are Lego pieces inside for my baby to play with and tables and seating to relax while long waits happen. Also looooove all their knickknacks that they have for sale.

Pottery and other art, once a month. Usually on the third Saturday esch month…read more creations by local artists. very good prices

Loved shopping here. Beautiful, kind, and helpful people at every stall. The prices were great and…read morewe were able to get some nice ripe fruit. The okra was probably the best quality I've ever had.

If you're anywhere near Mountain Magic Shaved Ice, stop what you're doing and go. This is hands…read moredown the best shaved ice I've ever had--super soft, perfectly fluffy ice with flavors that actually taste real, not artificial. The must-order is the Ube Cap just like they show on their website. It takes everything to another level--creamy, rich, and slightly nutty on top of the light, refreshing ice. It's the perfect combo and totally worth it. You can tell they really care about quality here. Every bite is insanely good.

My favorite shave ice on the island! The fine shave makes it much less chunky and much more of a…read morecreamy texture. Homemade flavors are the best. Service was friendly and helpful. Corner store with souvenir items as well as ice cream. Casual storefront with no indoor seating, so eat out front or take it to-go!