@fortunefoodfinds: "I think you're PRETTY cute! A Salted Maple Coffee n' a Strawberry Matcha from…read moreSIPPIN' Pretty who popped-up at the Waikīkī Aquarium this past Saturday. Pretty in pink, servin' matcha n' coffee drinks!" SERVICE: fast, two girls making drinks n' one taking orders INTERIOR: n/a EXTERIOR: pop-up event at the Waikīkī Aquarium on May 23rd WAIT TIME: received drinks in 5 mins after placing order PARKING: metered street OVERALL COMMENTS: came for the May Specials, Strawberry Guava Matcha n' Salted Caramel Cookie Coffee, but unfortunately they did not have it at this pop-up so I was a lil' heartbroken. Luckily, I was able to get the most similar drinks to them. First off, presentation was perfection n' their aesthetic is so cute. The Salted Maple Coffee had a nice hint of salty n' sweet n' went very well with the coffee. I really liked the fresh strawberry puree in the Strawberry Matcha. Was hoping for more of a matcha-y taste throughout the drink. I believe they mentioned in an IG story that they will be sourcing a new matcha soon, so I am eager to see if that will enhance their matcha drinks to be the best it can be. Will have to try it out once it becomes available!

Tried the cookie butter BBL drink and I'm officially obsessed. It's rich, creamy, and perfectly…read moreindulgent without being overly sweet. You really get that warm, spiced cookie butter flavor in every sip--dessert in drink form The texture was smooth and satisfying, and everything tasted well-balanced, not artificial or heavy. This is the kind of drink you treat yourself to when you want something cozy and decadent. If you're a cookie butter fan, this is a must-order. I'd come back just for this drink alone.

Chelsea is Bomb! The service is best ive found. We keep coming back to this whole in the wall…read morebecause we cant stop thinking about how special it is to have found such an excellent spot with So Much Aloha! Everything we have ordered has been delicious and healthy. Plenty gluten free/dairy free options and even left with a sugar free/caffeine free juice/tea for my daughter who WACKED it! We highly recommend. Casual environment. Everyone is welcome

This cafe is a real whole in the wall location. A little bit hard to find at first, but very worth…read moregoing to. Food is good, drinks are so refreshing and pleasing to look at. What makes this place really stand out and special is, Chelsea. She really genuinely cares about every person who comes to visit and connects with her customers creating a very enjoyable relaxing environment to hang out.

My son told me about a place with great acai bowls so I wanted to visit and try. It's on a small…read morestreet on the left, right before you get to the Royal Summit sign. Drive into the Calvary church parking lot and you will see their Cafe. The Acai bowl was absolutely delicious. There's plenty of bananas, blueberries, and strawberries on the top with granola and macadamia nuts. I've never had mac nuts in my acai but they were yummy!. The size is perfect and well enough to fill you up. They also have a large size that you can probably half with someone. It's huge. I had my first one on Tuesday, went again on Friday. After the first try, I couldn't resist and had to go again. I'd totally recommend. Cost for regular size was $10 and the large was $15. BTW - they also have lots of fresh fruit cups, smoothies, sandwiches,... I also heard they have dinners on certain nights too.

I'm going to echo everyone else in the reviews that this place is really a hidden gem. It is in a…read morechurch. It is a part of a church. They sell a lot of church stuff. But the environment is beautiful, spacious and not crowded. they have a lot of coffee options except this morning,I only went with the regular drip, to which the barista made it beautifully. Probably will become my go to place for coffee in Aiea. Really the only complaint is the lack of Koi pond in the fish pond out front, but I don't feel like that's really a complaint, it's more of a wish.

did not understand what i wanted. i wanted a fresh fruit orange smoothie. what i got was blended…read moreorange ice cubes. this was not a fresh fruit orange with out pineapples. they sign said short staffed but there was 4 workers? any way even tho jamba juice is more expensive they would of under stood what i wanted. this was a waste of my $6 because i did not get a smoothie. it was so horrible that i had to throw it away and go to starbucks to get a actual smoothie.

There is basically no seating. I came here because I saw nice photos of several tables and seating…read moreareas, and I was looking for a nice cafe to study at. Unfortunately, those photos must have show the layout pre-covid. Now, this place is much smaller and has only 2 bar stools (almost no seating, and definitely not a good place to study). It seems to be aimed at takeout drinks. I'm very disappointed and will not return.

I love Island Glaze! Best donuts on the island, hands down!!! Owner (Daniel) is such a down to…read moreearth, cool guy that's very passionate about donuts. The store is very clean with awesome staff!!! If you're in Hawaii, go check them out!!!!!

I live in Aiea, for years we've been without a doughnut shop!!…read more Island Glaze showed up a couple of years ago and I am thrilled! I really enjoy their glazed doughnuts, they taste like Krispy Kreme to me! I have cruised through the other choices and liked several of them! They do a good job with their fruit flavors. Strawberry, guava, and passion fruit were yummy! Peanut butter and jelly was good too! The people there are always eager to please and very friendly, even when I can't decide what I want to try! The shop itself is bright, there are places to sit and areas for kids to play! More importantly the shop smells heavenly and the doughnuts are fresh!!

I never really ate in here because the wait was always too long for me. But you know a place is…read moregood when the line is always long. It is quite small in there but they really maximize their space with the bar. The food was great. You can tell they make the food to order so everything is nice and fresh! We got the ube haupia French toast, the crab cake Benedict and the bansilog. I think I enjoyed the carb cake Benedict the most with the sweet potato fries. They make the food very aesthetic with the cute flower. Although it took us a little while to figure out what we wanted, the ladies were super nice and didn't rush us. It was a great experience overall.

I wish I could say better things, but the picture was prettier than Da Bite, pun intended. There…read morewas a long wait as we entered and exited the cafe, and multiple awards covered the walls. Everything looked appealing and appetizing to the eye, but we were met with disappointment on multiple dishes. With Da Bite, you get a flight of three smaller portions of entrees: 1) the waygu loco moco meat was overcooked and the gravy was just salty; 2) crab benedict was more breading than crab so once you bit in, it was quite mealy underneath the initial crunch. The lack of crab could easily go unnoticed when smothered in sauce. 3) Ube pancakes with ube marscapone... the marscapone was delicious, but the pancakes lacked fluff and moisture. The kids pancakes also had the similar spongey dry texture and my nephew chose to only eat half the portion. We also had the Longsilog, which is a sweet sausage, but it was overly sweet for my taste. All in all, the food was just all right for the hype. Maybe we would've enjoyed it better if we hadn't already experienced better versions of similar menu items that set the bar earlier on the trip.

Cute little cat cafe located in Pearl Kai kitty corner (get it?) from PowerHouse gym. They have 2…read morerooms - adults vs babies - for you to sit and mingle with the cats. $17 per person for 50 mins. Odd set up with the bathroom between both rooms but it works. Be careful, the cats like to escape the rooms when you're trying to enter/exit! Simple cafe style foods, a few chairs & tables to sit at while watching cats or eating/drinking. If you're prone to scents, I'd suggest you wear a face mask. Plenty of parking, friendly staff.

We had a blast here! My 7 year old daughter got invited to a birthday party, and even though she…read moreisn't a cat person, she really enjoyed it! I loved: - the easy parking - convenient location (I may have bought the birthday gifts right before at Pearlridge!) - how this is a non-profit that supports people with disabilities and sweet animals - snuggling with the adorable puppies outside available for adoption (I was so tempted!) My daughter loved: - feeding cats - playing with cats I was a little worried because she had a bad experience at a puppy cafe in Japan, but the kittens seemed well behaved. We got to enjoy grilled cheese sandwiches and and apple juice, and some outside food like pizza, because we were celebrating a birthday party. We'd love to come back and play with the animals again!

I was shopping next door at DQ, but I really needed coffee. Nak was closed, so I wandered over…read morehere to the food hall to see what they had. L'Ami looked good! Ordered a large iced latte. I didn't have to wait long since it wasn't crowded. If I was hungry, I would've picked up a pastry. The staff working were efficient, but not overly friendly. But that iced latte was the pick me up I needed. If you're in the area shopping, this is definitely a great place to stop by. Mahalo L'Ami!

Just stopped in to try their pastries. There wasn't a big selection probably because it was after…read morethe lunch rush. The staff was friendly and helpful. It's a kind of bright, clean, uplifting atmosphere. The pastries were wrapped individually and each had a unique taste of it's own. It was the perfect dessert after a small gathering with family. Next time I'll try to go a little earlier in the day to have a better selection

Very pleased with a last minute party order! I was on the hunt for fried udon and came across New…read moreTown Cafe in Aiea. I remember loving the previous restaurant that occupied this spot (Asian Grindz), so I decided to give New Town Cafe a try. I called the day before to order a small party pan of Fried Udon, and wow - it was really good! They were very generous with the beef, udon, and veggies. Unfortunately, the whole reason I ordered fried udon was to avoid eggs for my nephew, but I completely forgot to mention that when I placed the order... oops! Lol! He just skipped the noodles that day, but the adults were more than happy to enjoy his share for him! When I called to ask about pickup, I was hoping for 10am, but was told the earliest it could be ready was 10:30. I said, "Shux! I'll already be back in Ewa Beach by then, so it's okay." To my surprise, the woman on the phone offered to have it ready earlier, and we settled on 10:15 instead. I really appreciated her willingness to accommodate my schedule. As we were heading to the pickup, the same woman called letting me know my order was ready - it was almost 10am on the dot! Early!! She was also very friendly at the pickup window, which made the experience even better. The pricing was fair too - $60 for a small party pan. I'll definitely be back to try more of the menu... and especially for another order of that delicious Fried Udon! Thank you to the New Town Cafe staff for the prompt and accommodating service! :)

I really wanted to give this place a try after seeing so many positive reviews. Before it became…read moreNewtown Cafe, I used to love eating here when it was Newtown Asian Grindz, so I was looking forward to coming back. We ordered the cold ginger chicken, loco moco, pork chop with gravy, and sesame balls. I have to say, I really miss the cold boneless ginger chicken the way it used to be made. It was one of my favorite dishes here. Unfortunately, the food just didn't have the flavor I was hoping for. The pork chop in particular tasted a little off to me, and instead of the Chinese-inspired flavors I remembered, the dishes felt more like local comfort food with a bit of Chinese flair. The overall experience also felt a little lacking in warmth and friendliness. I know many restaurants are facing challenging times, and it's never my intention to leave a low review. I genuinely want local businesses to succeed. But one thing I've learned throughout my food journey is that when food is made with love, you can taste it. It's more than just the ingredients--it's the care, pride, and aloha that come with it. And when that feeling is missing, you notice it too. This is simply my honest experience. No hate, just Queenie keeping it real. I'm hoping this was just an off day, and I truly wish them the best moving forward.

Naks Cafe is definitely worth checking out if you're in the Pearl City area and craving a really…read moregood burger. They're located inside the Donquijote Food Court and have ample seating inside as well as outside. I went with the Wagyu burger, fries, and tossed salad, and all three were very tasty. The burger was juicy and flavorful, the fries were salty and crispy on the outside, and the tossed salad was light and the dressing paired perfectly with it. One thing to keep in mind: they make everything fresh to order, so the wait can be a little longer than your typical quick-service spot. I actually think the freshness is worth the extra time, but it's something to be aware of if you're in a hurry. Also tried the Apple Mint Mojito, which was delicious--light, refreshing, and a great complement to the burger. One tip: If you prefer your burger more well-done, definitely let them know when you order. The burger can come out on the rarer/juicier side, so communicate your preferred doneness upfront. Overall, a tasty meal with quality ingredients and a nice made-to-order feel. 5/5 stars and I'd definitely come back.

The Naks in Pearl City…read more.. Just right beside the Don Quijote food court is a cute place called Naks Cafe as this cozy spot offers quite the extensive menu from pasta, sandwiches and various plates though it all sounds amazing the prices were quite up there as well knowing that times are tough I couldn't see myself having French toast bites for $16.85 but badly need to refuel after a long day of errands. Seeing that they had soup of the day sounded very comforting and it was Japanese Corn Soup sounded perfect it was that along with a cup of Apple Mint Mojito sounded like the perfect combo strange as it may sound but I did enjoy it. The staff was very friendly as they brought out my items to me as I waited outside at the food court not just as it's a tiny place but no air-condition at all as it was very hot and humid in there was quite concerning and hope they have a fan or something to keep them cool which the drink certainly did that for me and I really enjoyed this refreshing sip. As for the soup it was very nice and hot and had a nice light flavor it just tasted like the instant soup I get from the store it wasn't like the corn was fresh especially since it claims to be house-made I was slightly disappointed but did come with two little pieces of garlic bread which did elevate it more still couldn't save my disappointment considering it was $9.85 over $17 with my drink, it gave me the much needed comfort as I just wanted some hot soup which I was so happy to find in the convenience right beside Don Quijote food court. Thank you!