Blossom in Kailua…read more.. Love that Lotus Cafe opened their second location just down the street from Target on Hekili Street which does have lots of street parking though does have some designated spots in the back. Walking in the layout is nice and spacious with some tables and outlets besides each one conveniently nice to recharge is appreciated especially as I had some errands and took this opportunity to rest and recharge literally, Glancing over the menu I noticed they have Tomato Bisque Soup..,yum! The didn't have it :( second choice was their Caprese Sandwich which was quite huge served on focaccia bread which was absolutely delicious though not being warmed or toasted did made it quite disappointing in my personal opinion and wished they had that option as the filling was so nice and fresh with Kamuela tomatoes, huge chunks of mozzarella cheese, smear of person on each slice and balsamic glaze must brought it all together but ended up eating it open faced as it was too much bread but did pair it with Strawberry Meji Latte... It's their barista Kaylee special and indeed it was as it's espresso with mocha, milk and topped with strawberry cold foam not only did it look stunning but tasted very light and smooth it all worked perfectly and I really enjoyed it. I did arrived late in the day but the staff was very nice and friendly as I had the place all to myself lol it's a great rest spot or to have some work done while enjoying their menu options is why I'd definitely return here and hope that they have that soup as well. Thank you!

I am going to reserve judgement based on a first visit. Lotus Cafe in Kailua is a fairly new…read moreestablishment. A seasonal latte isn't usually my first coffee beverage order from a new cafe / coffee shop. I, however, requested their Strawberry Meji Latte - is Meji a Japanese term? Mocha ( Ghiradelli ) with a strawberry cold foam cap. It was okay. I had a 24-hour intestinal bug on Monday...and the mocha and whole milk...well, let's just say I would have had an accident in my SUV, if it was Tuesday, and not due to road / traffic conditions...enough said. They acquire their beans from Green World Farm in Wahiawa...locally sourced. I just wish they made their syrups and sauces in-house or purchased from a local source. Their food menu is appealing. I will defo give them another shot...espresso based...before updting my review. Also, order a sandwich or bagel. Interior is clean, uncluttered. They have a mezzanine for additional seating. Lotus Cafe has a sister location in Kaimuki - which I have never visited. Kailua location has been open about 2.5 months; situated in the old Le Crepe Cafe unit. Hours are 900a till 400p daily. Parking in the back or on Hekili Street. There was a time when there weren't many options for coffee in Kailua ( not counting the corporate chains ) and now there is an abundance.

I had never been to this breakfast and lunch place and decided to give it a whirl as they have a…read morefried egg sandwich on their menu. It's super local except for what I guess are the occasional tourists that are visiting the temple and nearby campground. The lovely server took my order and promptly brought my decaf coffee. It was very much an old-school diner cup o' joe (weak) but at least it was fresh. I switched to regular caf later thinking it would be stronger, but it was the same. Not a dealbreaker, (but kind of expensive at $4.75 per cup- free refills). My sandwich wasn't stellar because they forgot the cheese that I requested, but I also forgot to order it on a bun instead of regular toasted bread, so it already had one strike against it. But that was my bad. Service was great and local vibe really nice. And speaking of camping, the café sells 20 pound bags of ice for $5. I think that's a pretty good deal and convenient if you're already having a meal there. Not sure how much they sell them for at Times Market next door, but I discovered that they have a small section of camping and fishing gear at the market that's very convenient to the area. I will come back to Times Cafe again sometime, and try the sandwich again ordered "the right way"

This is a little hole in the wall place that I found because I was stopping at a place nearby that…read morewasn't open yet. It is a little dated and needs some updates, but it didn't hurt my experience. My waitress was very friendly and the food came out quickly and hot. One minor gripe is my scrambled eggs were cooked more like an omelet and they were bland, but I have had worse. The orange juice was much larger than expected. I ordered a jumbo because I always get such small servings. It was not the case here. I would stop by again next time I am in the area. It was kinda dead when I got there at 7:30am, but soon there were more people that showed up. The prices aren't bad, especially for Hawaii and compared to the mainland.

Yay for being yelp elite. We got to visit this place for our yelp elite experience. This particular…read moreestablishment is tucked in one of the side streets of Kailua, opposite side from Hamakua, where get Oh My Grill, LexBreezy, KFC.. at that end street on the corner. They don't have parking so you have to find street parking. We went to go visit today, Wednesday. They open 8AM to 9PM everyday, and we got there around 10AM ish. Upon entering, you enter through the short wooden gate by sliding it lol. Was all confused because signs said "the Garden to your left, Boardroom to the right", so we kind of passed the entrance, going around the corner, and noticed that there wasn't another entrance on the other side, and that's when we figured the short wooden sliding gate was the entrance lol as you walk in, it's an outdoor establishment, lots of seats everywhere. With this yelp elite experience, we got to have a pizza and a dole whip. They have a menu posted up, and you order at the truck. They don't start serving pizza till 11, so we left cuz we was too early, and wanted to take advantage of our yelp perk, so went to go run errands and came back around 2PM ish. We got a pepperoni pizza, vanilla dole whip, and I ordered a maitai. Pizza was good. Dole whip was good, and Maitai was good. Everything was good! I loved that we got to make our way here to take advantage of my yelp elite perk because if wasn't for this yelp event, on any other normal day, we would just pass this place, not even knowing what this place has to offer! One thing about this place is that it's hotttt, if u go in the day. And for me, alcohol and hotness does not go together lol Since they open till 9, I would think it's probably cooler when sun is down. Love pet friendly places. We got to bring our jellybean with us. Cool spot to chill, have a few. Shout out to Eric for taking care of us. Awesome customer service. Only had him working all morning. Go check this place out. Don't forget to tip :)

Great relaxing outdoor setting with local music and great pizza's! I really enjoyed the truffle…read moremushroom pizza and they have many types of beverages available and Dole whip ice cream for dessert. Limited parking only street and only 1 restroom for men & women Pet friendly

I ordered the summer special: a banana pancake latte made with in-house banana syrup and a hint of…read moremaple. It was a tad sweet but one of the best banana-based lattes I've had on the island! The banana flavor was strong so highly recommend if you enjoy bananas.

Rise and Grind used to be my favorite spot, I would go to them exclusively. Unfortunately, they…read morerecently changed their POS system and their rewards. Now everything is a little more expensive and the rewards don't feel rewarding. The tipping point that made me write an update is that they charge almost full price for drip coffee refills. Even starbucks offers refills on regular old black coffee. My husband used to enjoy going in to work on college or read so it was sad to not be able to refill his coffee. The espresso is still good (usually) and the pastries are good. The food items are also tasty. The seating and overall vibe is wonderful, and the workers are nice (the older staff are my fave tho!). They are still my favorite for a london fog, but I stop by less often now.

Cute little coffee shop on the way in to Kualoa Ranch. I had the brown sugar latte, there really…read morewasnt anything special about it , just your standard iced latte. It is easy to miss , it's located in a small area right next to what looks like a community center.

If you're familiar with the Key Project, then you're familiar with this location. If you're not,…read morethen I'd recommend looking into them. You can also find them on Instagram. Key Project is a great resource for the local and Hawaiian community but also for guests to Hawai'i who want to learn how to travel here responsibly. Creature Coffee Shop has limited hours and limited parking but you can easily find spots on the street. If youre in the area, o highly recommend stopping by because the coffee and baked goods are tasty and fresh AND you'd be supporting local businesses. It's a win win.

It has delicious lychee tea with lychee jellies. The ube latte was also yummy. Oh, and the spam…read moremusabis are delicious!

Loved going here before class, great vibes and drinks. Note too pricey and it's perfect if you need…read morea little snack.

This is definitely another time I cant understand how the restaurant could everrrr be rated under 5…read morestars. I had the big breakfast - eggs scrambled soft, sausage, rice. Coffee. My friend had the big breakfast - eggs over easy, sausage, hash browns. She raved over the hash browns, and cleaned her plate. We also split a Lilikoi pancake. We went to church after and raved about our experience. SUPER FRIENDLY AND ATTENTIVE. She ended up falling asleep during the sermon - food coma.

Ordered the ribeye loco moko few days ago and was very unhappy with how the eggs were cooked. Why…read moreask how I would like the eggs if they can't even do it correctly. Sunny side up, oh no came out sunny side overdone no runny yolks. @$31 that's not cool on a take out order. Called when I got home and spoke with someone and said they'll let the manager call me. Three days no call taking for granted two eggs need to be compensated with rice and gravy. Kaimuki Moke's is way better and they take good care of their customers. Would not be going to Kailua Moke's and will pass this on to all my friends old and new to not patronize this Kailua Moke's. I'm done here Aloha from a kamaina living on the Windward side. Thumbs down

This location has a very different layout compared to the kapolei location and both being good…read more I Have always drove past the Kailua one this one is a lot smaller and has a more casual island vibe. The ordering counter and cashier is right as you enter along with thr pastry counter. Same deals with thr kapolei location you order and find your own table and put number so they can find you when your order is up. Inside is airconditioned with around maybe 10 tables and chairs some seat 2 others eat 4 and they also have outside patio seating back and front. The parking can be challenging having maybe 10 -12 spots in their lot and some street parking . Their Menu is a bit more limited than their other location. Sandwiches.. pizza and other stuff oh and coffee. The only thing that wasmt as good as their kapolei location was they didnt have the thin crispy salty cravable fries they only had small bags of chips available The food is always good and the service was real good. The staff gave you an impression where they really valued their customers with greetings with a smile and happy goodbyes. As always a great experience with a great casual setting..fair pricing (nothing is considered "cheap" nowdays) ..good food and friendly staff.

I've been here several times now, and it's consistently been a solid 4 out of 5 stars…read more If you're expecting full table service or "princess treatment," this probably isn't the place for you. Water is self-serve, and the setup feels more like a cafeteria than a traditional sit-down restaurant. That said, the staff has always been friendly and welcoming, which makes for a pleasant experience. I usually order the chicken pesto sandwich, which is always a great choice, but today I decided to branch out and try the Beach Burger and the Margherita Pizza. Both were absolutely delicious and definitely worth ordering again. The atmosphere is one of my favorite parts. It has a relaxed, coastal vibe that makes you feel like you're dining at a beachfront café, even if you're not right on the sand. Overall, it's a great spot for good food, a laid-back environment, and friendly service. I'll definitely keep coming back.