Like I mentioned in the caption, I'm not exaggerating when I say the açaí bowls at Aloha Aina are…read morethe best I've ever had. That's a huge claim, but nothing else has come close for me. The flavors, the texture, the freshness, everything is just spot on every single time. And honestly, it's not just the açaí bowls. Pretty much everything on the menu stands out. The smoothies are incredible, the ingredients always taste fresh, and somehow everything feels healthy while still tasting great. One of my favorite spots to grab something quick that actually tastes amazing. The staff and management are awesome too, and the whole place just has a really good vibe. You can genuinely feel the Aloha in everything they do. God, I love this place. Here's a tip: order online from their website and skip the line. There is always a line and it's so much faster to just walk in and have your item already waiting for you. You just go straight to the counter for pick up and bingo bango.

Ordered the Puhi smoothie, the adapt mushroom drink and the mermaid bowl…read more All gorgeous colors. Good portions and great flavor ! Very unique options and lots of to choose from.

Arrived at this place on an early Friday morning to grab some coffee. Street parking was relatively…read moreeasy since we got a spot right in front. Immediately entering the store we were greeted by the cashier (which I'm presuming is the owner) welcoming us in. The overall feel and vibe of the shop was clean and accommodating for people to sit and relax. I ordered the caramel haze with oat milk which totalled around $9. The tasted really sweet and the texture was perfect. Generally with oat milk drinks it can be sometimes powdery but I believe the ice cream helped make drink overall creamy. If you're visiting Kauai and have a few minutes for some coffee after arriving, this is a perfect first coffee place to check out!

First time at Rainbeau Jo's and they did not disappoint! The interior is fun, vibrant and…read morewelcoming. We were greeted by friendly staff members. There was a line inside, but it went fairly fast. I ordered the caramel haze and the jimmy pesto with an everything bagel. Everything tasted so good. The coffee was like a milkshake, and had a good balance of flavors. The pesto cream cheese was super creamy and paired well with the bagel! We were genuinely impressed and would definitely recommend Rainbeau Jo's!

We drove up to the Granola House remembering how much we loved it two years ago. This place is not…read moredisappoint. We ordered two different bowls. Both very different but amazing. We had the Kauaian Bowl and the Wailia Bowl (sorry for my spelling). The peanut butter granola was great. The chocolate chips add a perfect flavor and crunch to the açaí. This place is well worth your time! We loved this so much we came back again the next day!!

We came here in September and everything was amazing!! So good. We came back recently because we…read morereally enjoyed it the first time, but this visit was just okay. The staff is still incredibly kind and friendly. They were just as welcoming as we remembered, and that alone makes me want to support this place. This time, though, the açaí bowl wasn't quite the same. The base tasted much more like banana than açaí, and there wasn't as much fruit as our first visit. It just didn't feel as balanced or as fresh as the bowl we had before. I still think it's worth checking out because the people working here are genuinely wonderful. I'm hoping this was just an off day since our first experience was so much better!

Staff was super friendly and very helpful. As a Taurus visiting the island they were very kind and…read morealso helped me with some food recommendations around the area. The Lilikoi ginger beer was very good. Not too sweet and not too strong either. 10/10 would recommend!

We stopped in on a rec from our rum tour. We made it was 10 min to spare and they graciously let us…read morestay. We didn't feel rushed and felt really lucky to give it a try. We opted to share a flight so we had time to get a feel for all of it. As a hater of ginger beer... this changed my mind. The lillikoi was our favorite flavor.

Stopped by Wailua Shave Ice on a hot summer day, looking for a way to beat the heat…read more When we arrived there was a small line but it was clear the staff was hard at work. After placing our order, the order came out pretty quickly considering the place was packed. I got the Lava Flow (pineapple juice, coconut milk, haupia foam, strawberry puree) - also added li hing mui powder IYKYK. The flavor was light, fresh & not overly sweet. The texture of the shave ice wasn't the softest shave ice I've ever had but not a big deal. It was still the best thing for such a hot day in Kauai & hit the spot! They also have cute merchandise available & even an OG classic shave ice maker on display. I will say this is my first time coming to a shave ice place & not being able to customize my order & choose specific flavors, but I guess that helps ensure the combinations they do offer on their unique menu are optimal. Overall, I will definitely be back especially since the staff was so friendly!

For my first Shave Ice experience, I really liked it! But just be prepared to wait…read more.. The shave ice really is a special experience. We ordered the Ube and regretted not getting it with ice cream or "snow capped." But the flavor was still good! With that being said, the operations hit a few snags. The staff is really young and not super efficient. They were chatting quite a bit and I could tell it was slowing the process down. Seating is also limited during peak hours, so prepare to take it outside if necessary. For the experience, it's worth it. For the price and the wait? I'd probably skip next time.

It's tucked just inside the entrance of a large complex walk through the double doors and you'll…read morefind it. It doesn't have ocean views or a fancy setting but don't let that stop you. The food and drinks are absolutely worth the visit. We ordered the Matcha Taro Latte and it was one of the biggest surprises of our trip. Would come back just for this it's genuinely delicious. For a quick bite we tried: Tuna Melt Crispy toasted bread with a generous, flavorful tuna filling, perfectly melted cheese and celery. Comfort food at its best. Turkey Pesto Melt Loaded with tender turkey, fresh pesto, melted cheddar, and greens on beautifully toasted bread. Every bite was excellent. What really elevated the experience was the service. Everyone was warm, welcoming, and attentive.

A true local experience with a warm aloha welcome!…read more Aloha Craft Cafe is tucked away and yet completely in the center of everything! Smiles are everywhere from the baristas to the servers to the owner/managers and even the other patrons! Everyone seems to know everyone there! On the day I visited, there was a group of local aunties and uncles who brought their melodic voices and ukuleles to sing and serenade in the traditional Hawaiian ways with meles (songs), talk story, and a single flower for the Wahini (women/girls) to tuck behind their ear. Even our little fur baby "Sophia" (nestled in our arms) was greeted in the true aloha spirit! In addition to feeling so welcomed, my vanilla latte and order of bagel with smoked salmon & cream cheese were delicious and filling! We enjoyed eating outside under the umbrella covered tables while still enjoying the soft music and songs of Hawai'i! Highly recommend Aloha Craft Cafe!

Went in to order two açaí bowls but ending up leaving because apparently they are not selling açaí…read morebowls today. Interesting... no reason was given or signs.

SLOWEST SERVICE EVER. Came 2 times around 11 (my daughter wanted a second baked item). One lady…read moreworking the first time alone. She said she was a manager and was supposed to be able to handle it alone. Order tasted good but she literally did not greet us bc she was busy making another order. Then she took our order and proceeded to make ours... meanwhile about 4 other people were waiting in line. Came back and still waiting. 2 people working now but no one greets anyone when they walk in and still stand at the register until the employees are done doing whatever it is they are doing... washing dishes or whatever. They are working but obviously needs more employees. This is absolutely ridiculous. People waiting 25 min in line for Jamba Juice.

Aloha , I was in Kauai near the airport. It was very easy to get to Aloha. Good selection of…read moreflowers for my honey

We made a stop here on our way up to Princeville from the Airport. This place was kind of dead…read morewhen we got there with only 1 couple just finishing up their drink. They have smoothies, juices, pizzas and snacks all rolled up in to one place. There are some fresh fruits in the fridge, but we were here for their smoothies. They use fresh fruits with no added sugar or sweetner. They let the fruit do the heavy lifting. Overall, I thought it was good. Though, I would have liked to have some honey for that touch of sweetness.

Really good Panini, smoothies, and good vibes here. View place right next to Studio Barreread more

The açaí bowl was okay, but the açaí was a little bitter and runny. The bowl itself was more like…read morean ice cream cone than a bowl, somewhat hard to eat out of with a spoon. Fruit was a bit sour except for the banana. We added chocolate nibs to try since I don't think we saw any other açaí bowl place that offered it, so it was a nice touch. Service was alright. It took a few minutes to put our order in. The owner had friends visiting her when no customers were waiting to order or for their order, which seems like the norm in Hawaii, nice and laid back. One of her friends accidentally knocked over a pole sign, which hit the car parked next to her establishment. Overall, it was nice to try this place out but I don't think I'd go back again. Tip for Chase Sapphire Preferred and Reserve cardholders: This location uses Square to process payments, which does not process as Dining (confirmed by Chase customer service) so you will not receive your bonus earn here. I found out the hard way :(.

Such a fun little grocery store -- tons of cute, unique stuff and super easy to get lost in. Love…read moretheir local products, and when they have fresh local mangoes, don't even think twice, and don't look at the price tag, grab them!

Well organized and stocked natural food store. We were able to find all our favorites and…read moreessentials. Friendly and helpful staff.