This place was FIRE. Pancakes & Oxtail soup absolutely smacked. Best pancakes I've had. Service was…read moresuper fast past but we were in and out since the food came out so quickly. Aunties were out here working! Definitely a local spot but felt welcomed! This place is super busy also but so worth the wait!

Came for lunch before our flight on a Saturday at 1 PM and there was no wait. Haunted diner vibes,…read moreincredible food. Small oxtail soup and macadamia nut pancake were both insanely good.

When there's a line of locals besides tourists, must be good, right? That's E ala Cafe. Friendly,…read moreprompt service. I ordered the loaded avocado toast with bacon. It was AWESOME! On toasted sourdough bread with avocados, tomatoes, cucumbers, pickled red onions, and feta cheese and bacon added! So ono! My significant other had the Orlys Breakfast Croissant with spinach, tomato, scrambled eggs, ham, and havarti cheese. Both orders came with fresh dressed arugula to add to the dish or savor separately as a salad. Happy art on the walls, giving off local vibes. Will be back again!

OVERALL: 10/10!…read more LOCATION: They are in the shopping center on the corner, turn into the driveway just BEFORE the light, if you are coming from Kapa'a. (go slow) PARKING: Free parking in the shopping center lot MENU: Lots of options (see pictures) and they also have specials that change! We got a yogurt and poi bowl, and also an acai bowl. The table next to us got a breakfast burrito, and it was larrrrge. VIBE: Casual, quiet (7:45 am on a Saturday) Support a local business!!!

Huge breakfast sandwiches made while you wait. Big enough to share…read more.. Wonderful croissants and my favorite is the almond croissant which is amazingly delicious! Will be trying some of their breads soon.

Cute little bakery right next to 7-11 in Lawai. They have fresh baked goods and great pastries to…read moreaccompany the coffees that they have. The must try I'm suggesting is the French Sourdough. It has a nice crispy crust and a delicate smooth dough on the inside.

Bagels amazing Smoothie amazing…read moreSip of my best friends macadamia coffee amazing !!!! Seating area SUPER cute ! Very island . LOVE LOVE LOVE

Loved loved the acai bowls here! We came by every morning when we were staying within walking…read moredistance and pretty much tried all their acai bowls. My favorite was the Shippy's Bowl with a nice scoop of greek yogurt on top. The acai base here was the best I had on Kauai as I love a more tart acai and most of the other places we tried were on the sweeter side or just a bit bland. The bowls always tasted fresh with ripe fruit! We also tried their mac nut latte and it was solid too but I prefer my coffee a bit stronger. The line can get long here and we did try ordering ahead for pick-up the last day we went but beware that the pick-up times can be an hour later. I noticed that it seemed like they didn't start preparing our order until after I showed a staff member my pick up time/receipt so it might just be a way to skip the line rather than a true pick up an already prepared order system. Either way, it's worth coming to try their acai bowl, just be ready for a wait!

I had a great experience at Kokee Lodge. The food was very good, and my BLT was exactly what I was…read morehoping for--simple, fresh, and well made. The service and overall atmosphere were enjoyable, and everything about the visit went smoothly. The highlight of the experience was definitely the beautiful scenery surrounding the lodge. The outdoor views make it a unique and relaxing place to stop and enjoy a meal. Overall, everything was great, and I would gladly visit again.

Yummy, Yummy, Yummy!! After staying up in the cabin for a…read morecouple of nights we ate breakfast here the morning we checked out. My husband and I split a loco moco and the smashed potatoes and added the cheese and bacon on top. I got the honey nutmeg latte. Everything was so good and so flavorful. My mouth is watering as I type this. Definitely will be eating here again the next time we do a little outing up the mountain.

Was visiting the island and came across this cat cafe. Having 4 cats myself back home I knew I had…read moreto visit. Staff were SO sweet as well as the kitties. I fell in love with Mr.Peepers and Kaia the little kitten. I hope to visit again someday this place is #1 on my list!

We did not get to go here to hang out with all the amazing cats but we were able to bring an…read moreabandoned kitten here that we found on a lookout! Alex went out of her way on a Sunday to help us get the baby to safety( thank you Joy for letting us in)! They also adopt cats and kittens with the Kauai Community Cats organization with the help of Susan! This sweet girl is going to live her best life in MN with my brother and sister in law and I am so grateful for their help!

Breakfast at the spot that we were staying was super pricey, so took the opportunity to head out…read moreand saw the glowing reviews for Anuenue Cafe, and glad that we stopped by. It's sort of in the middle of an outdoor shopping plaza, and was pretty popular for brunch with a significant line waiting to order. I ended up getting the Riptide Benedict and cold brew, and it was amazing. Delicious kalua pork on the muffin with a perfectly cooked drizzly egg, accompanied with overnight oats. I really enjoyed it. I will say though it was a little bit tough eating with a little one on the benches. I didn't see any high chairs, and of course there were a bunch of chickens around the outdoor eating space. With a little one, just be ready for what you're in for with no indoor seating, but come for the food!

I was pleasantly surprised by this little cafe - I LOVED their banana pancakes, and I'm a pancake…read moresnob. I also loved their overnight oats. There are 2 picnic tables next to the shop, as well as a little step seating area nearby. Unfortunately the owner snapped at the front waitress due to a payment terminal issue, which dampened our experience - he should treat her better, it wasn't her fault!

This store is in a shopping center. We happened to be in the area after trying some poke from…read moreacross the street. As I was still hungry, I was looking for something else to eat. I was surprised to find so many grab and go meals. I opted for the sushi. I will say that it tasted really good for being in a supermarket. The store is very clean and organized. Well lit with many different items from groceries, a deli, and gift items. The employees by the self checkout was really helpful and welcoming.

Huge selection of food, handmade, soaps, books, plants, and liquor section…read more Lots of prepared food to go, including butter mochi, poke, and fresh fruit. Employee could've at least smiled and shown some Aloha, otherwise a 5 star review.

Wow! So sad we waited so long to try this place during our stay in Hanalei…read more Let's just rate it already. 10/10. Absolutely amazing. Good was some of the best I've ever had. The Churro French Toast is life changing. Full order can easily feed 3-4 people. Crispy, sweet, yet soft and tasty inside. Best description is a combination of a churro, mixed with a cinnamon roll, mixed with a donut. Would highly recommend. They offer a half portion too which is great for 2 people to share. The breakfast burritos are legit. Massive, tasty, delicious, and filling. About the same size and width as a 32oz Yeti bottle. Ordered the veggie burrito with bacon and the Smoked Pork burrito. Loved both. Tots, veggies, cheese, meat, all loaded. Even the salsas were 10/10. Seating is limited, maybe enough for 8-10 people total to sit inside, but they take to go orders and you can walk 5 minutes to Hanalei beach and eat by the ocean. TLDR - Try it, you won't be disappointed.

Absolutely delicious and such a beautiful experience!…read more We had the Garlic Shrimp and the Churros French Toast, and both were incredible! Let me tell you the garlic shrimp was amazing! The shrimp was cooked to perfection: juicy, tender, and coated in the most delicious garlic sauce. Every bite was so flavorful! The Churros French Toast was actually one of the reasons we came here because it's so popular, and it absolutely did not disappoint! It looks like it would be super sweet, but surprisingly, it's not. It's perfectly crunchy on the outside, moist in the middle, and just the right amount of sweetness. So delicious! And to top it all off, you get to enjoy this fantastic food with a beautiful Kauai view. Overall, such a wonderful experience. If you're visiting Kauai, I highly recommend putting Wake Up Delicious on your list you won't be disappointed!

Sweet spot on lovely people with yummy coffees ext... Might…read morebe a bit more of parking issue if they are busy but manageable. Lots of seating even undercover if it's raining. We will be back So worth the stop.

I was confused as to why Yelp was recommending a place I had already reviewed... but I guess…read moreSunrise Coffee & Sunrise Donuts are separate entities? The place I went to was outside, on the side of the road, not inside a structure, so I guess I posted in the wrong place. Anyway, this was my experience, & it was really disappointing... & I had no time to say anything about it in person, because I was on a time limit & busy running errands that day. Here's the thing... I'd been following them on IG for AWHILE, so the interest was built up enough to want to give them a try, & because I was headed that direction anyway, I figured, "why not?"... However, I don't know if the girl (the light skinned brunette with the big smile that's in a lot of their IG content) was just having a bad day & ready to leave work or what - it was dead when I got there, except for the small family at the table - but this was one of the WORST smoothies I've ever had! Consistency & flavor wise... like when you expect something, because it's in the name & you don't get that at all? Really weird. I don't make a habit of just leaving negative reviews, but my reviews generally ARE very thorough & well rounded - but it doesn't necessarily make me look forward to any future quality from them, if this is what I got from this place; a super watery "smoothie" that didn't taste like strawberry AT. ALL. Considering it's got that pink color, you would expect a certain flavor, right? NOPE... & I literally sat in my car for a minute before driving off, taking a couple sips, just to make SURE I was getting the TASTE right. All I could come to conclusions about flavor-wise, was what tasted strongly of vanilla protein powder - that was the prominent flavor ie obvious "top note" at least - & nut milk... & I've had enough drinks & SMOOTHIES with vanilla protein powder, to know the flavor is consistent among most protein powder brands. Not even a HINT of strawberry flavor. Strange. Bummer. They were already out of donuts before 10AM, so I can't even counter this with, "well, at least the donuts were awesome"... I came for one thing initially - donuts - & what I DID end up getting, didn't even make the mark. Not sure I will be back, but ladies, for future reference; a SMOOTHIE should be a THICK consistency, NOT runny, like water. I'm guessing there was more ice to product ratio, thus the COLD LIQUID DRINK that I got & what I paid for it, was just NOT it.