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    Awa Hou

    5.0 (9 reviews)
    Closed 1:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Monika G.

    Kava is not for everyone but is must try in Hawaii. So, if kava only on awa hou. They give you good choice in awa and kamboocha. Nice service, Hawaiian ambiance. Recommended!

    Patrycja L.

    This is such a unique and welcoming spot in Honolulu! The 'awa definitely has an acquired taste, but that's part of the experience -- earthy, grounding, and very traditional. What really makes this place shine is the atmosphere: friendly people, a relaxing vibe, and a sense of cultural connection. On top of that, their kombucha is delicious and refreshing, the perfect balance if you want something lighter. I also love that they host cultural events, which makes it more than just a drink stop -- it's a community space where you can learn, share, and enjoy local traditions. Definitely worth checking out if you're looking for something different and authentically Hawaiian.

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    Great to have an awesome kava place in town again. Would highly recommend to any kava lovers

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    I be here on the regular. Go try drink one bowl, 'awa mo bettah den alcohol and dis place is a gem

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    Maleko Coffee And Pastries

    Maleko Coffee And Pastries

    4.4(334 reviews)
    0.8 miWaikiki
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    I stopped by here yesterday morning for a coffee and a malasada. While traveling I try to hit up a…read morenew local coffee shop every day and on this morning it happened to be Maleko Coffee and Pastries. This might be one of the only places in Waikiki open at 4 AM which is perfect if you've just arrived the night before from the East Coast. The inside of the shop feels homey. They have a display case full of pastries along with additional baked goods set out nearby. For my coffee on this morning I decided to go with a coconut latte and then ordered a blueberry malasada while my father went with a custard-filled one. At Maleko, the malasadas are pre-made but not filled until you order which I think is a smart move. I first tried my blueberry malasada and thought it was good. The dough was light and fluffy and the filling had a great flavor. As for my coffee, I have to agree with other reviews that the syrup made it overly sweet. I still drank it, but I definitely would have preferred something less sweet. The bottom line for me is that I would head back here again for the malasadas. As for the coffee, I would probably pass unless you prefer your drinks on the sweeter side.

    I came in because I saw that they had vegan donuts. He said I could do guava, blueberry, or plain,…read morebut he recommended the guava. It was less than three dollars including tax, so definitely affordable. The guava filling was great, but the donut itself was kind of bland. If it weren't so cheap, I would have given it three stars. But it was a good deal and I might go back.

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    Island Vintage Coffee - Original Acai Bowl

    Island Vintage Coffee

    4.3(4.2k reviews)
    1.0 miWaikiki
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    We loved Island Vintage Coffee. The location is beautiful, especially the patio overlooking the…read moreshopping street. It's such a nice place to sit outside, have coffee, and take a break from walking around Waikiki. We shared the turkey avocado panini with sweet potato fries and it was delicious. I also really liked that they have a full food menu with plenty of good options, so it feels like more than just a coffee stop. The Hawaiian coffee was the standout for me though. It was perfectly balanced and not overly sweet, which I really appreciated. Definitely somewhere I would come back to for breakfast, lunch, or coffee.

    Despite the temperamental rain and wind, the line of tourists extended outside Island Vintage…read moreCoffee, and my friends and I were still down to wait. After ordering, we were fortunately able to grab a table indoors to enjoy our afternoon sweet treats. LILIKO'I MOANA BOWL - 15.25 I really like liliko'i, so I immediately gravitated toward this acai bowl. It was on the smaller side at 16 oz, but topped generously with strawberry, papaya, banana, liliko'i honey, and organic granola. It was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I did enjoy the variety of fruit toppings! My friend got the mango smoothie, which she thought was fine. Overall, Island Vintage Coffee isn't a bad spot for acai, but I can't say it was my favorite in Waikiki.

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    Kulu Kulu

    4.2(165 reviews)
    1.0 miWaikiki
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    What an amazing bakery. They actually did my wedding cake (hidden in image for privacy) And it's in…read moremy opinion the best strawberry shortcake on island. The frosting is not too sweet, and the cake is very moist. The strawberries fresh. I had to pick up one for my birthday recently. They have an assortment of pastries as well. Located on Eaton square check them out!

    Ala Moana location - closed. Royal Hawaiian Shopping center…read morelocation - closed. This is the only standing Kulu Kulu and I hope this place does not close, or if it does relocate, come closer to Central Oahu where the rent is cheaper, haha (hint). This location is on the outer edges of Waikiki on Hobron Lane in Eaton Square. I rarely venture to Waikiki, and if I do make the dreaded drive to "town", this place and Kan Sushi will be the only regular places where I will make my stop(s), because its so worth it. I've had a long-standing love-affair with Kulu Kulu from the Shirokiya Food Court location with it's waffle bears and Hello Kitty waffles, the takeout Nama Chocolate cups stocked at Mitsuwa Marketplace and now here, in town. The Ube Coconut Mousse $6.95 blew our minds, it was THE best tasting thing, ever. Both the ube and the coconut were not cloying, and as with all of their treats, not overly sweet either. That's why I love Japanese pastries, they get the sweetness just perfect and I have no idea how they mastermind that ratio! Strawberry Panna Cotta $5.95 was creamy, flavorful, delicious and surprisingly light and refreshing for such a creamy dessert. I normally don't get this kind of combination of flavors, and it tasted like something you'd get in a Michellin-rated establishment. Looking back at the photos, I see vanilla bean seeds in the panna cotta, so every loving detail and nuance shows through with each mouthful. Nama Chocolate $5.75 is my go-to chocolate LOVE. It's cut into cool creamy semi-sweet squares dusted with cocoa and it melts in your mouth! This is my favorite of all things that Kulu Kulu makes. I actually enjoy this better than the famous Royce Chocolates from Japan. We ordered another seasonal Strawberry dessert slice cake but it was eaten before I could review (and/or taste it); I've heard it was very very delicious. This place is so good that I plan to bring my friends who will be visiting from Virginia here to try their pastries. I also plan to support this business for as long as I can and make more frequent trips to town just to get these amazing desserts.

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    April Special: Oreo Mousse Cake

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