Love all the smoothies I got here and hulk bowl was ginormous. I had to put some away in the fridge…read moreand it was still good surprisingly hours later. I love a fresh and health conscious smoothie bar, and this one is top notch both for the quality ingredients and the creative, extensive combos. Can't wait to go back! There was one day they closed unexpectedly due to short staff, and I was very sad about it. Please stay open forever!!!

Anake was such an interesting little find tucked inside of a grocery store, and somehow that made…read morethe experience feel even more local and authentic. It was incredibly busy the entire time we were there, which is always a good sign, but the line moved fairly quickly considering how packed it was. It was fun to shop around the grocery store while I waited. The acai bowl we ordered was massive and definitely enough to share. We added mangos as a topping and they tasted almost out of season and wasn't great. The acai itself was smooth. Everything tasted super fresh, and the balance of sweetness with the granola and fruit was really good without being overpowering. Overall, such a fun spot to stumble upon and absolutely worth the stop if you're in Kaua'i.

This market has everything you could need, including a juice bar that also serves acai bowls…read more(Anake's Juice Bar), flower stand, and poke spot (Lawai'a Fish Co) inside. The acai bowl place as poppin', I'll definitely have to come back and try it. They also sold juice shots from Kauai Juice Co and mason jars with overnight oats in all different flavors. We opted to get the PB and banana one, excited to give it a try. They sell tons of local products and meats. Unfortunately no local Kaua'i eggs sold here, go to Hoku market for that. They also sell Gina's banana bread for $8.50 near the register, they are huge portions and she doesn't skimp on the nuts, very tasty!! Next to the poke, they also have a food warmer stocked with to-go hot breakfast bentos as well as musubi. Wish I knew that earlier during my trip!

Tried a bunch of poke places and this was my favorite. Especially the creamy scallops! Everything…read moreis top notch quality and not that busy. They have seatings inside the store. I love this little store. The smoothie place inside is super legit too.

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!

Do yourself a favor and plan ahead to order online. Little Fish Coffee is a tiny shack with long…read morelines at peak times! I enjoyed my iced mac nut latte, but they have a variety of other creative drinks you may want to try too. I loved my bagel sandwich (the pesto schmear is heavenly), and my sister loved the P.K. acai bowl she tried. I feel like you can't really go wrong here with whatever you want to order. Side note, one morning we tried to place an online order and they were totally out of bagels, so just prepare to be flexible. Also, the prices here are lower than my other nearby favorite, Java Kai, so it's well worth a visit in you're staying on or visiting the south short of Kauai.

I love Kauai Juice Company. I've loved them since I discovered them the last time I was on island…read more Their hot sauces are soooo good, I brought back 3 full sized ones and 3 little ones for friends. I also love their water bottle. If you buy one, you get a free mango lemonade and you can get a $5 refill anytime. I love their green juices. Unfortunately so does everyone else and they were always out of my favorite green juice by the time I got there. The shop in Koloa is a great location, way better than where they were before. There is more room for customers now. You can get freshly made juices there, or they have a ton of pre made drinks and different souvenirs you can buy as well. The space is large enough for multiple customers, but not too large to where it is overwhelming. Everyone is always nice here, very welcoming. They try to get your order out as soon as possible. Even on my plane ride back to the mainland, the lady sitting next to me had one of their juices for the plane (idk how she snuck it on tbh, but I'm jealous!)

This place is a must try! They have something for everyone…read more Went here twice and service was always fast and friendly. The shop is clean and bright. They have shelves full of products, including honey, olive oil and matcha to name a few. They also have a fridge stocked with grab and go items like their house made salads and soups, as well as their juices and PB. They also sell their brand of honey, beef tallow, and hot sauces. I loved being able to sample all their hot sauces before buying mini bottles to take home (3 for $10)--be warned that some are SUPER spicy (but tasty). Their papaya smoothie bowl with ocean vibes base was AMAZING!! I thought the frozen fruit topping was going to be gross and hard to eat but it has a great chew and was so tasty. Don't even get me started with the passion fruit on it...to die for! The granola and the papaya were also fresh and delicious. Overall I give it 10000/10! I will surely be thinking about it when I'm back home In California. I also tried their Omega This juice that had soursop, orange, mango, dragon fruit, pineapple, and chia seeds and it was soooo refreshing and sweet. I love the addition of whole chia seeds in the drink. I got a Gut Shot ($1) that had kimchi juice to aid my digestive system. I'm a big kimchi lover and this shit was smooth and easy to drink, like a less spicy and slightly sweeter kimchi brine. I also tried their chili and egg breakfast burrito, not a whole lot of flavor and something I wouldn't personally get again. My fiancé liked it though. It's dairy and meat free, but does contain eggs. I liked that it came with 2 sauces on the side, a salsa and an aioli of some sorts. The burrito was a lot better with the aioli. There is patio seating outside in the front and back. We came one day while it was pouring rain but we were able to sit outside without getting wet which I loved so we could eat and watch the rain. Free parking available in front or in the back parking lot of the shopping plaza. Tons of other great food and stores in the plaza that are worth a try as well, including the bakery right next door for some cookies.

I absolutely love Monicos They have such a wonderful new spot in the heart of Kōloa!…read moreThis family run business couldn't be friendlier! I am a big ceviche fan and I give it a 10 out of 10!!! My Husband loves the Mole Enchiladas. We bring family and friends here to meet and have a fun time. All the drinks are sooooo good as well.

Amazing coffee! One…read moreof our favorite coffee places in Kauai. Very flavorful coffee and espresso. We enjoyed their macadamia nut lattes and would love to go back to try their food. Plenty of tables outside when we went on their cute little patio.

Truly loved this place for their delicious food and service. They are not open all the time so it's…read morebest to call in advance before you go. We tried their Spinach avocado tacos and Thai crunchy salad bowl. The tacos were extremely good and nutritious. The salad was good too but felt it didn't have enough dressing that it requires. There are a few tables just outside the food truck. Service was great.

Had one of the best smoothies I've ever had here. The CB&J?! My GOD! Actually unreal. The lovely…read morewoman that works here is so sweet, helpful, and knows how to make one hell of a smoothie!!! Will be back every time in Koloa.

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!

Salads were delicious. Smash burger is just a regular FAT burger on a thick roll. I returned it…read more Service was slow and inattentive. No salt, pepper, condiments (ketchup??--no). Disappointing. Salads were good.

We stopped in for dinner and started with a couple of cocktails, which were both excellent. The…read moreatmosphere was really nice, especially with the outdoor seating--it made for a relaxing place to enjoy the evening. I ordered the burger, while my wife went with the fried chicken bowl. My burger was just okay. It was advertised as a smash burger, but the patty didn't really have the crispy edges or texture I'd expect from one. On the other hand, my wife absolutely loved her fried chicken bowl and said it was packed with flavor. One of the highlights of our visit was the hospitality. We mentioned we were celebrating our honeymoon, and the owner (or who I believe was the owner) was incredibly friendly and even let us pick out a pastry to celebrate. That thoughtful gesture really made our visit memorable. Great service, good drinks, and a welcoming atmosphere made for an enjoyable experience overall.

=== THE CUTEST. Funnest market we went to. Say hi to G and have lunch there on their front porch!…read more=== We had seen Warehouse 3540 in Lawai on our trips to West Kauai, and after stopping there (also a really great stop but that's another review) walked back to Lawai Market. Super glad we did! Lawai Market has tons of house-made baked goods, a kicking deli section, incredible bread, smoothies, local goods (mostly food kinds), interesting alcohol/spirits, just tons of fun stuff. Counter folks were super friendly, G was especially friendly and helpful, offering recommendations, helping us out, talking story with us, and making us feel at home. Specific thoughts: ++ House-made s'mores bar. Huge portion. Five of us shared one. Topped with toasted marshmallow, then fudge-y brownie, then this incredible crust which seemed like graham cracker shortbread - never had a crust like that. Almost impossible to cut through because it's so wonderfully thick. It literally stays on the knife you use to saw through it. But oh so good. Each bite lasts a long time as you make your way through the layers. + They had more than a dozen other pastries, again, all house-made fresh every day. G says the tres leches cake (beautiful and floating in the cream mixture) and the brownie parfaits are crowd favs. ++ Curried chicken salad. Supreme comfort food but with strong flavors of curry (they don't mess around), raisins, and all sorts of other textures. FILLING - our group of five couldn't eat more than half of the small container and we loved it. ++ Egg salad. Punchier than most egg salads with lots of strong dill. Tended to like the chicken salad more but dug into this when I needed a break from the curry. + Spicy poke. Good and fresh. Personally like the spicy poke from The Musubi Truck better, but this was still solid. Always love the creaminess if the aioli. + Purple power smoothie. You can tell there's something healthy in there - not like your normal straight up sweet smoothie. (I think it's kale.) But this really grew on me. ++ Focaccia. Oh man. Salt crystals on top, great texture to the bread. Our group are bread connoisseurs and they loved this. We went back for a second loaf because we devoured the first one. ++ They have small sizes of everything in their deli which makes getting a selection of a bunch of things for your group easy. We literally sat out there and walked back into the store three or four times to browse and get more items. And walked out with more and more each time. Sitting on their front porch is great too. Yes, the main road goes right by there but lush trees and Kauai greenery abounds on the other side of the road which makes the whole space awesome to hang in. Make this stop - you won't regret it.

Love this little market!…read more They have a small grocery selection as well as hot food and baked goods. Also açaí bowls, smoothies, and coffee. I ordered soft serve with their chocolate haupia flavor and it was amazing. So fresh and creamy and flavorful!

Yo! This is great Mexican burritos and tacos. Great…read more Really can't not eat here all the time. So darn good. The shrimp tacos. The shrimp burrito. The fish tacos. Even the pork tacos. So good. I cannot describe how good they are. Best flood. The service is a window. So take the order. What for the food. That's it, pretty simple. And it's right down the street from a lot of beaches. It's great after a day in the sun. Simple setting next to the market. Go get yourself some. You will live it.

I know Da Crack is considered a local favorite in Poipu but we just didn't get the hype…read more The food was very average and pretty expensive for what you get. Not super well seasoned and not necessarily memorable. The biggest letdown was that they had run out of guacamole. For a quick and casual bite, give it a try. But if you're looking for really good Mexican food, go elsewhere.