New flavor Strawberry White Chocolate and Hojicha Chocolate gelato was delicious. All of their…read moregelato options are great because I tried all of it. LOL It's no secret that I love this place and my friends also love it too. It's our fave place to hangout and chill. Noticed that at night closer to closing time they get flooded with people - do keep that in mind when coming here. Was lucky to snag a seat at the counter but it was packed! Please be patient with the help as well because most of the time it is just them trying to handle the huge barrage of people waiting in line as well as dine-in customers. Great experience nonetheless.

Walked in happy to try a new spot. No greeting. No acknowledgment. Nothing. Just dull pasty people…read morestanding around and some dude in a suit looking like he's lost. Three staff members present and not one offered so much as an aloha or hello. For a local, "Hawai'i based business", the complete absence of aloha was jarring. I came ready to try all kinds stuff, especially matcha, but only ended up only smelling it, because the energy in that room made it clear my presence as a Black man wasn't wanted or needed. If business is going so well that customer service is optional, congratulations. But for the rest of us who show up hoping to feel welcome for overspending on your match and ice cream, especially in a place that's supposed to represent the spirit of these islands -- this wasn't it. This is clearly one of those places that feel like they're too good to serve you if you're not meeting their aesthetic. Yeah, very Beverly Hills (attempt, but likely wouldn't do well there), kinda "clicky" like vibe, snooty, haughty seeming like vibe, maybe a lil tad bit stuck up, and for the tiny little portion and "big show" , I probably would have liked it somewhat, but also would have felt guilty for paying a fortune to be treated that way lol This place likely won't be around in a year, by the vibe I'd say it's slow times (wonder why). I know I will, happy to spend even more down the road- so many to choose from, trust me this place ain't unique in my experience. In these times, be kind to yourself, and love yourself enough to go where you're treated best, people.

This is for my catering experience with Tea at 1024…read more For Galentines, me and my girlfriends decided to take the experience to us. The ordering process was easy thanks to their amazing staff. Their guidance from online ordering to communication over the phone and text, they made our event successful and memorable. There was 5 of us , with a moderate appetite. So, We went with two orders of the "Catering - Sandwiches TO GO" and one order of the "Catering - Scones TO GO". Then our choice of their teas: 1oz Sakura Cherry Rose and 1oz of their Cookies and Cream, which is great with milk and sugar btw. 1oz =at least 12 pours of the tea. If you want 2oz =24 pours of tea. The sandwiches were also delicious, a cute tiny bite of flavor. Which to this day I wish I ordered more since I'm more of a savory girlie. You can choose the sandwiches from their catering or seasonal menu and it comes in 4 pieces. We ordered: Sandwich flavors 24 pieces 1 Sweet egg salad (4) 1 Smoked Salmon with Dill Creme (4) 1 Nutella & Strawberry (4) 1 roasted veggies & hummus (4) 1 Crab & Cheese (4) 1 Cucumber & Avocado (4) My personal Favorites were the Smoked Salmon with Dill Crème and Roasted veggies & Hummus. The scones only available flavors were vanilla bean & earl grey and it also comes with potted cream and jam packed in a to-go cup. If you decide to host a little tea party with your girlfriends, I highly recommend trying them out.

My teenage daughter and their friends love this place. They have been here a few times for…read moredifferent occasions, like birthdays. Each time was a very nice experience. Unlike coffee shops, where food and drinks are purchased a la carte, tea service here is a set menu of tea, salad, sandwiches, scones and sweets. The menu can be modified for vegetarians, gluten free, etc. Of course, there's a wide selection of teas to choose from. My daughter's favorite is the sakura cherry rose. She is not a big eater, so the amount of food was more than enough for her. Normally, she can be a picky eater, but maybe the uniqueness and specialness of the place and occasion encouraged her to be open-minded to new things -- and she genuinely enjoyed everything she tried. Staff was especially welcoming and friendly. Located in Chinatown (Nuuanu street) so parking can be a hassle. If you're lucky, you might find street parking. Otherwise, there are a couple municipal parking lots nearby.

A very lovely experience. Quiet, relaxing, and bougie vibes. The service was attentive, but it was…read morehard to understand what the server was saying. The food was actually a hit and miss. The scones were not dry and very tasty with the Devonshire cream and lemon curd. However, the sandwiches were not so great. Love the tea, though. I got a slice of birthday cake - - their famous coconut cake. That was delicious.

The Veranda Tea room opens to a secluded garden which makes the Halekulani Afternoon Tea experience…read morea relaxing and intimate atmosphere. The service is 5 Star from beginning to end. We felt like we were the only ones in the room even tho we were not. We had the classic tea which comes with an assortment of pastries, sandwiches and desserts plus your choice of loose teas that was hard to choose from since they all smelled amazing!

This is one of the cutest cafes in Honolulu... maybe even all of Hawai'i. Going to Neko Koneko is…read morelike stepping into a studio Ghibli film. And the drinks? Absolutely delicious. I was first introduced to Neko Koneko from their bottled milk teas, hojicha, and matcha. I would see them at farmer's markets popping up, but their cafe really brings their drinks to the next level. I like how a lot of their iced drinks, when you dine in you can do a little pour over action so the ice doesn't water down the drink too much. When I first came by, I couldn't decide between a matcha and a coffee so I got both... and fully finished both drinks they were so good. Parking can be tricky, it's only metered parking on the busy street. The space is small, but if there aren't any tables available inside there's also an outdoor patio area for you to enjoy your drinks

Ease of placing an order has us coming back. We place an online order and it's ready in 10min. We…read moreget cups of ice to go with our coffees, and we can decide if we want to finish it then, or save the rest for later! My husband had the Caramel Mac Nut most recently-and it was so good! I had the Kinako milk, which was good but not as flavorful! It was true to the Kinako flavor though! The bottles are a little pricey, and parking is hard-it's easy if someone waits in the car while the other runs in to pickup

Taste super good and fresh not too overly sweet just perfect…read more Guy at the register was nice as well ! Thank you for the recommendation! :) will definitely come back! Perfect spot if your waiting for you car to get done at lex brodies lol

I miss Hana Tea when it located in Pearl City and off Dillingham Ave before rail construction made…read moreit worse. Sadly the Pearl City location closed down last year. I have never been to this location but their menu remains fairly the same as previous locations. It was sweet of my co-worker to buy me tea before I headed over home. I went straight for lychee tea with no added and 50% sweet. Watching my sugar intake especially with bubble tea which I cannot remember the last time I had at tea shop, so long. Just enought sweetness and Lynchee flavor. I saw on their door window that you can get 20 mins free parking while at shop. Mostly meter parking along there.

I have been looking for the best matcha!!! I like strong matcha taste. Authentic matcha taste! I've…read moretried so many places and finally found it!!! Uji Matcha Latte!! I do less sugar and milk. I am obsessed. And omg! To prepare, they take their time and even use an authentic bamboo matcha whisk. I was so impressed! The cafe has a nice comfortable feel with nice music if you want to just sit and chill. Customer service was friendly. I can't wait to go back!

I like them. They have one of the more original milk tease on their menu. Sesame. I'd suggest you…read moregive it a try. They have a couple games in the shelves on the right side wall as you walk in the door. The people behind the counter are definitely nice.

Drinks: 5/5 Service: 5/5…read moreAmbiance: 4/5 Love love loveeeee this place! Their matcha is the best on this island imo. The service can't be beat too. Our cashier/barista named Alexa was amazing and friendly. I like their strawberry matcha but I occasionally go for their seasonal drinks, which change every so often. Sometimes they will have other small business popping up. The only downside is the parking here. Their lot is very small with only 6 stalls. There are surrounding areas to park like other lots and street parking but I have gotten lucky in the days that I have gone.

Parking can be a bit tricky here, but we were lucky enough to snag the last of the six available…read morespots. The barista was friendly and offered some great recommendations for popular drinks. I went with the strawberry matcha, and it had the perfect balance of earthy matcha and creamy strawberry. We also ordered the salt and butter bun and the cheese and mushroom puff, and both were delicious, especially warmed up. There was even a local pop-up vendor selling banana bread, so we grabbed one to try. Overall, it's a great little spot for matcha drinks and tasty bites.

This place is so amazing I am addicted to it!! My favorite is the cheesy lychee…read more My friend go the rose mango rice. She said it was so good!! I don't know I just wish they had better parking. A parking ticket is 35.00 and I don't want to have to pay for that!

My kiddo has jiujitsu nearby and we always get boba while we wait for it to be done. We've ordered…read morein person, online, and on their ordering system and have had no issues. I went through a handful of drinks before I found my favorites, Thai tea with regular boba and passion dragonfruit tea. They might put large slices of fruit but you can always ask to opt out. Only downside is that they don't have alternative milks but even with me being lactose intolerant, the milk teas don't affect me as bad as other places. The place is also super cute with their cow mascot and all their cute art. Plus you can take a selfie at their cute flower wall with accessories available.

"The staff were respectful, and the fresh, natural preparation in front of customers is…read morecommendable." "He mahalo nā limahana, a he mea mahalo ke hoʻomākaukau kūlohelohe i mua o nā mea kūʻai."

I'm here a lot for work for the past few years but have been coming to the islands for many years…read more I've been a true loyalist to Island Vintage for at least 11yrs at this location. Over the years I've noticed the staff has become so much nicer and welcoming which is what I think of when I think of the Aloha spirit. Today I encountered a simple smile from the barista when I asked for extra half and half. She was very kind and sweet and sometimes that's all it takes. Keep in mind they are extremely busy with a line outside so to still offer good customer service in the middle of all that is gold. I always put my order in through the toast app and pick up to go. By the time my drink is ready my açaí bowl is melted. Today I decided to bring it up to the staff and encountered my lovely Lucille. She took my açaí bowl and put it in her freezer and gave me direction to put a note on my order to not prep the açaí bowl till I get there. That was very helpful! I'm happy not to have açaí soup anymore! Haha! But the best thing about it, she did it with a smile and it was genuine. You know when you just feel someone has a good soul..yeah, I felt that. Her demeanor was no different than how a family member would treat you. When she handed my açaí bowl back, she placed a napkin underneath it so the warmth of my hand wouldn't melt the bowl further...and the cherry on top was that I literally had the absolute BEST açaí bowl I've ever had made by Lucille. No joke! Sometimes there is too much granola, or too little fruit, but she made it with the perfect balance with each ingredient. She spoiled me and now I always want my açaí bowls to be made by Lucille! Lmao. I've been going through some tough times and I hope she knows (along with the taller young barista who offered me the half and half) that they both made my day a little brighter. See you in a couple days when I'm back! lol I swear I spend all my money every month at Island Vintage! The best of the best! I wish I took a photo of her beautiful creation but I got it down way too quick! :( Order the açaí bowl with Haupia cream and the Mona Kea iced coffee with macadamia nut, salted caramel and lava salt. You won't regret it! And you won't have to wait in line if you order from the toast local app if getting it to go! You're welcome:)

Beautiful representation of what eating breakfast in Hawaii should be!…read more From the beautiful driveway up to the restaurant filled with fragrant flowers and birds chirping to the unique and delicious offerings It was so hard to choose what to get! I had a most memorable breakfast here with my friend Lisa she's always so good and introducing me to unique restaurants on Oahu

It was our first visit and won't be our last! The menu is understandably limited but supports…read moretheir mission. We ordered, 1) scrambled eggs, crispy bacon w/ multigrain toast, 2) croissant sandwich with eggs, cheese and side ham added were good! Croissant fresh! Will return to try other menu items. The staff person who took our order was very welcoming, friendly, pleasant and accurate. Our order was brought to our table timely. We also bought some blueberry scones to go ... They were generous in size and very tasty. However, they were a @little heavy," a little dry but great with coffee! The chocolate banana bread slices were generous pieces as well, moist, tasty but a little "little heavy." Will return to buy these again to support their mission!