Coffee and banana bread!! Great way to start the day…read more Polite and helpful staff too.

Food 9/10 The bagels were great...they are packed with…read morewhatever you want in it so one order is good for 2 people. Service 9/10 Everyone was so nice and looked really happy despite the early morning rush Ambiance 9/10 The place is small but it did have a lot of seating available.

So good, I buy all the desert, my favorite are the manju and cookies. Cream puffs are also by far…read morethe best.

I always have a great experience at Kawaii Kokoro. Several times I have stopped by to grab a few…read moretreats for my family, and also we have purchased the Japanese cheesecake as a quick last minute birthday cake. Most of my family doesn't like "too sweet" of cakes and the Japanese cheesecake is absolutely a perfect choice for them. They decorated the outside of the cake and made it so beautiful for the presentation of the cake. The employees and owner are always so kind and helpful. It is easy to find parking in front.

Wow everything here was legit. If you're a sweets person, this place is for you. The cheesecake,…read moremacarons, and pies were all great. The lady working there was very nice and answered questions for us (we were first timers). There aren't seats indoors but had a bunch of tables outside.

There's so many good choices here, it was so hard to pick. We ended up with several macarons, a key…read morelime pie slice, and a lillikoi ube cheesecake. The Lillikoi Ube Cheesecake was full of flavor! That was my favorite. The keylime pie was good. Could be more tart. The macarons were big in size, but tasted more like sugar than the actual flavor. The service was good. The lady there was friendly, patient, and helpful. There's outdoor seating, but no indoor seating. Parking is shared with lots of other stores, which was big and had plenty of parking spaces. This was our first time here and won't be our last.

Passion Bakery Cafe is an absolute must if you're on the hunt for fresh malasadas! We came bright…read moreand early, and it was 100% worth it. We ordered the Lilikoi, Haupia, and Ube malasadas -- and WOW. All of them were so good, but the ube was our favorite! Soft, fluffy, perfectly sweet, and filled with so much flavor. You can really taste the freshness. The employees were also so sweet and kind, which made the experience even better. It's always nice to feel welcomed, especially early in the morning. Another big plus is the private parking lot with plenty of spaces -- super convenient! There's also lots of outdoor seating in a courtyard surrounded by beautiful plumeria trees (and some friendly chickens walking around), which adds to the whole island charm. Such a delicious and peaceful spot to start your day -- we'd definitely come back again!

Came here because of the rave reviews of the malasadas…read more I must have arrived at the right time because there wasn't much of a line. Got a few to sample. POG, Ube, Cookies n Cream and coffee. The bread itself was nice and soft. That was the best part. I thought there was a little too much sugar and not enough of the cream filling. Made the bread part a little plain where there was no cream. But the flavor of the cream was great. There was plenty of seating outside but don't overstay as a line had formed by the time I was ready to go. Glad I stopped by but looking forward to trying other spots.

We got there pretty early but apparently not early enough...the case was pretty bare with only a…read morefew pastry items left. I thought they had stuffed malasadas but they did not. Only small plain ones. They were decent but really wanted the stuffed ones. Ordered a ham and cheese roll, fried rice omelette with gravy and a BLT sandwich to go. Everything was tasty. Would recommend going super early if you want a bigger selection of pastries

Small business bakery. The owner was very kind. I went in late in the day and told her I was…read morelooking for the crab pastry's which were already sold out. She held some for me the following day. It was much appreciated! She even recommended the Portuguese sausage pastry over the crab one. And she was not lying! It was the best! If you come to Kaua'i, this bakery is a must try! Believe me you will want to go back for another Portuguese sausage pasty the next day. Get two or three! lol you won't regret it!

We came upon this lovely little Filipino place back in August and had to return to take the rest of…read moreour family, specifically for the pan de sal. It's incredible and the most delicious homemade Filipino bun ever! My kids were also incredulous of how wonderful it tasted. During this visit we also tried the chicken adobo (better than my Filipino mom's version and better than the way I prepare it!) Wow, again best ever chicken adobo dish! My hubby got the breakfast plate that had sausages and rice. He loved it. Also got the chicken tinola and pork adobo on a second visit and more pan de sal! The shopkeepers are so nice and friendly. It's a pleasure supporting this local small business. It will definitely be a place we'll return to over and over again during future visit to Kauai! Highly recommend! There were many locals who came too! The lovely owner grandma said they've changed the name of the restaurant, because she's handed it down to her son and he'll run the business. Thank you for preparing and serving delicious Filipino food!

Love being able to get freshly baked pan de sal in the morning and R&J has them. So good while…read morestill hot... I got half a dozen one morning and had to have some right away in the car. I should've got a dozen. This place is a small Filipino bakery and turo-turo joint on Rice Street in Lihue in between Rob's Good Times Grill and the bowling alley. The Tita that helped us was friendly and I was going to get a bag of their homemade chicharon but decided against it. She laughed when I changed my mind. They have some vegetables for sale scattered about the small retail space out front. But the main draw is their baked goods and their hot food to-go. I saw everything from biko (sticky rice dessert), musubis, empanadas, suman (sticky rice wrapped in banana leaf) for baked and packaged goods. Then they had pancit, dinuguan, fried fish and pork adobo. There were several other offerings that I cannot recall. Pan de sal was 3 for $1 or a dozen for $4. Gotta get the dozen. Parking is in the share lot right out front or street parking along Rice if the plaza is packed.

1) Food: I couldn't decide between lox bagel and pesto cream bagel so they were more than happy to…read moremodify to include both. Total was $12. Decently priced for Hawai'i (I've had $20 bagels on Oahu). Great flavors! The Kiawe bean taste reminds me of toasted sesame seeds. Enjoy it while it's warm. Not the same as NY bagels but I still enjoyed tMy indecisive-self appreciated having the best of both worlds for the shmears. I didn't get any drinks but they were also decently priced and sounded yummy. 2) Service: EXCEPTIONAL. Nothing less than amazing. If you want to feel special and energized, the staff can provide. 3: Ambiance: My favorite part of this cafe. The interior was intentionally created with a tropical theme and multiple seating areas. Even the bathroom was themed, clean, and neat. You could comfortably enjoy your food and drink here while you catch up with a friend, do some work, or just to sit alone and enjoy.

Beau and Jo are NO STRANGERS to ANYONE! Walk in the shoppe and you are greeted with an ALOHA that…read morewill make anyone's day as bright as the Rainbeau Jo outdoor sun! This location is called PERSONALITY PLUS! And while you are there why not PICK UP SOME MERCH (stickers, magnets, cups, shirts, love) and also LEARN about what local company sources the merch so you know you are supporting LOCAL. And oh yeah, the FOOD is DELICIOUS, the SMOOTHIES and COFFEE a DELIGHT and THE ATMOSPHERE is ELECTRIC. YOU CAN'T COME TO Kauai and not stop here. JUST DO IT!

Took a trip to Kauai and based on what I've heard, trying the oxtail soup and banana mac nut…read morepancakes was a must! And my goodness was it the best pancakes I've ever had. It's light, fresh, but packed with soo much flavor that exploded in my mouth! I couldnt get enough of it!!! At first my friend and I were debating whether or not to add macadamia nut inside d/t the extra cost, but boy is it worth it! The oxtail soup was really good too. Especially how easily the meat fell off the bone and the flavor that warmed the heart and soul. By far my favorite food stop in Kauai. And I'd come back to visit just for their food! Service was efficient and fast and at the end they give u a receipt to which u then go up front to pay. Ambiance is like an old school dinner that's frequently packed with locals and guests 5 stars!!

Makes me sad to leave less than a five star review, but honestly I don't understand the hype for…read morethis place and I feel the need for an honest review! Hubby and I were recommended by a local to try this place for their macadamia nut pancakes (which were good) and the oxtail soup (which we didn't try as we wanted breakfast)... Upon entering, no proper greeting just a yell from across the dining room from a lady pushing a cart "how many" and then proceeded to point to an empty table. Next, our server came around asking if we would like coffee..yes please! I had to track her down for some sweetener and when I asked for the sweetener she acted as if I was bothering her as she handed it to me. Mind you, I had just heard her tell a different lady who went up to to ask her for something as well to "go have a seat, I'll be right there" :/ I understand this is a busy restaurant but I do feel they need to work on their customer service! Hubby got an omelet that was very runny and ended up making him sick. I ordered the Macadamia nut pancake and it was good! I chose to leave 2 stars for the pancake alone! We will not be back to this restaurant. I think if they were more friendly and cook their omelets a bit more, this could have very well been a 5 star review.