Sip Stir coffee is located in the Varia at Highland Village shopping complex. It is a small…read moreeclectic coffee shop with kind workers and a cozy feel. I went in a Saturday morning and the place was busy! Students working teachers planning, couples sharing a cup of coffee and a quick bite, and friends chatting over coffee. There were definitely regulars chatting with the baristas as well. There were plenty of outlets sprinkled around the tables and there's an outdoor and a pup on a leash with its owner on said patio. This place is giving a cozy welcoming coffee shop and seemed to be more than just your basic coffee shop; their food menu and seasonal drink menu all showed passion from the owners. I have driven past this place many times and wish I had stopped in sooner!

First time in this area and stopped by for a to-go coffee and sandwich. I ordered everything to go,…read morebut the short-haired female staff member brought out my sandwich on a plate anyway. When I politely asked her for a to-go box, she came back and just chucked/threw the box in front of me very rudely no eye contact, no apology, and with unnecessary force. The worker at the front (taking orders) even seemed to notice and confirmed it came across as rude. After that, I asked for a refund for the sandwich and left. The food itself wasn't the issue, but this kind of dismissive attitude is disappointing, especially for a first-time visitor. Maybe the owner should train some of their employees on customs and courtesies.

Cerulean Blue Coffee House is such a hidden gem! Being from Hawaii, I felt an immediate connection…read morethe moment I walked in. Between the beautiful blue aesthetic and the calming ocean scenes playing on the TVs, the entire environment feels like a peaceful escape. It is incredibly clean, cute, and has such a welcoming vibe. It's rare to find a spot that feels both stylish and genuinely relaxing. Whether you're there for a quick caffeine fix or a slow morning, the "coastal calm" is real. Bringing a toddler to a coffee house can be a challenge (#iykyk!), and there's only so much you can do to keep things under control. I am so grateful to the staff here; they were incredibly kind, patient, and showed us so much grace. It makes such a difference for parents! I ordered the Blueberry Lemonade, and it was refreshing and delicious. My friend loved her Honey Lavender Latte, and her daughter clearly approved of the Cinnamon Roll--she polished off every bit of the cream cheese frosting! They have full breakfast and lunch menus along with a great selection of baked goods. Everything in the case looked amazing. The shop is tucked into a smaller shopping area. While parking right in front can be a bit challenging, don't stress--there are plenty of extra spots available right behind the building! Mahalo nui loa to the team at Cerulean Blue for a great experience. We will be back!

Pouring rain, thunderous skies - and refuge in this cozy local coffeehouse. What could be better?…read more- Standouts: everything I asked for an iced green tea with mint, off-menu, and they didn't bat an eye, delivered a perfectly balanced, refreshing custom drink. They also have lattes, cappuccinos, and huge list of specialty drinks. Bakery case is packed with yum. Try the strawberry scones! Best of all, this place has a true community vibe, lots of seating, and great staff.

Wowza, this place made my whole visit to to the Painted Tree worth it. I ha e eaten at many Tea…read moreRooms in my day, but not as good as this one. The place starts with service and delivers on every aspect. The staff is attentive and helpful without being overbearing or intrusive. The ambiance is just like the name implies, a rose garden tea room. It is also pleasant and relaxing. The food was amazing. I had Quiche, Pablano Pepper Soup, Chicken Salad, and Fruit Salad with Poppyseed Dressing, and a slice of Pumpkin Bread. Everything was amazing! This place is definitely an asset to the marketplace!

I had wanted to try this place for a long time - and finally got the opportunity. The woman running…read moreit was great! Very personal and hospitable. I got 2 different sandwiches to taste test - because I love tea house-type sandwiches. Usually like the ones my mother and grandmother used to make. These didn't quite hit the mark, but they were not exactly what I was expecting. Especially the chicken salad. The teas were excellent. Different flavors available, fresh-brewed, great tasting and very refreshing. I also got a dessert, but danged if I remember what it was. It was good. I will go back. Even if you just go for the iced or hot teas it's a worthwhile experience.

Out of towners - we loved this place. Immediately the cashier welcomed us in, allowed us to bring…read morein seating since we had 6 and the other spots were full. Truly, the açaí bowls are good, but the stand outs were the toasts and coffee options. Surprisingly the protein waffle was delicious. I've been turning my food journey upside down and eating more protein, animal fats, and even though this was fruit heavy, I enjoyed everything. We had some coffee connoisseurs and they liked the coffee here. The preparation of the toasts is really pretty and everything was eye appealing and fresh. I tasted the in house peanut butter and loved it. I can't wait to try more Toastique's in the future. We all had the immunity boost shot and enjoyed it. It had a nice tartness to it. Definitely walkable from Courtyard Marriott. Plenty of parking.

I came in for lunch for the 1st time-- I usually order through Uber Eats for my lunch break…read more It's such a "millennial girl" place with all the smoothies and toasts! LOL Us millennials love our avocado toast, that's for sure! When I walked in I was pleasantly surprised by the bright dining room feel and the fresh plants. Paired with the noise of the blenders, the two didn't seem to match. There IS plenty of seating, but the smoothie blenders are too loud-- but I guess that can't be helped for this type of restaurant. I didn't like that you can't do half toast and half sandwich combo, so my order had too much food. I took it home. TBH, I was surprised with this soup of the day, for me it was couscous and mushroom. I thought it would be a chunky and bland "cream of" type of soup-- but it wasn't. It was so earthy and flavorful-- I loved it! I know this must have been made from scratch because it had oddly chopped garlic in it. That made it seem homemade.. I don't know how to explain how such a small detail made everything better (LOL??) I really loved it. My "Heart Throb" juice was so refreshing, I am a sucker for anything pomegranate! 5/5 for food,flavor and price based on the quality of ingredients and portion size and menu options 4/5 for noise

Visited Aunt Fluffy's last night and tried the Japanese Cheesecake and the Taiyaki with the Lotus…read moreBiscoff on both on recommendation from the gentleman behind the counter. This is a super cute place and would have been great to stay there and eat our desert with a coffee. I had family at home though waiting to try it, so I had to head home with my Aunt Fluffy Desert. Both deserts were great and original. I've never had anything like them. I can honestly say I don't know which one I preferred. I totally recommend Aunt Fluffy's if you are looking to have coffee and hang out. If you are going to a party and looking for something original to bring, pick up the large cheesecake with a variety of toppings or an assortment of the taiyakis. Sorry, I didn't take photos. The presentation and to go containers were awesome though.

The cookies & cream taiyaki were wonderful. The staff were kind. It's a very casual shop with…read moredelicious treat and drink options.

Alex gave 10/10 service. Always right on time with any of our needs. Would recommend highly!!read more

The service and food was amazing. Alex was so accommodating to make sure we had everything we…read moreneeded and our coffee tasted great! So fun!

The name literally says it all. Good donuts, although come to think of it they need to change to…read moregreat donuts amazing donuts. Leave you wanting more donuts so good!!

Quality donuts & kolaches. They have all of the traditional flavors plus several unique/uncommon…read morevarieties. Donuts and kolaches were fresh and tasted good this AM. Service was friendly. Pricing is fair. Parking out front. No rush at 9:30am. Would come back here when in the area.

I would highly recommend trying any of their drinks. Very unique and very pretty looking!…read more I absolutely love their blueberry bliss cold brew. Absolutely delicious!!!

Mostly good. The…read moretomatoe soup was the best thing there. I also enjoyed the shrimp wrap. The London fog was okay, but not really distinguishable. There was a lot of milk. It could have used a stronger flavor. The trio cheese sandwich got mixed reviews. I thought it was okay. The rest of my family didn't really care for it. Overall, I would say things were pretty good. I would try them again and order different items from the menu. The tomatoe soup is doing a lot of work bringing this up from a three to a four star review. And I wonder if we just chose the wrong things.

First time here and we had the best experience!…read more We were not familiar with anything on the menu and these two young ladies explained it all!! They were AMAZING!! Abby and Mia.. we decided on the brown sugar milk tea and cookies and cream milk Tea and they were so so good!! We also ordered the Bubble waffle, and the way Mia presented it was way too cute and tasted wonderful! Special thank you to Abby and Mia as they had the best personalities they were so happy and so sweet to us ..they greeted us when we walked in and were so patient with us and all of our questions they were the best example of customer service that I have experienced in a long time! I'm so anxious to go back ..Boba Bar was a definite hit and I encourage any one reading this to go visit!

It's really hard to find a place that has really soft chewy airy melt in your mouth boba but this…read moreplace is it! Their flavors are actually perfectly balanced and I love that they give you a sweetness option!

Place just opened so of course it is clean…read more Menu is very simple. Certainly there's nothing wrong with doing traditional foods but at the same time a lack of creativity with nothing really new. To go along with that theme it's just basic blocking and tackling when it comes to Vietnamese food with a lack of deep soulful flavor. They don't have tripe, nor did the waiter seem to recognize what that is. I don't know what to make of the service as on the one hand I believe they're trying to be helpful explaining the menu. But on the other hand, it felt like they were watching over me like a hawk for whatever reason while I was eating. About $22 for a bowl of pho ($16) and egg rolls ($6) seems to be on the high side given the lack of taste. Ironically, I feel like the place that occupied this space prior went out of business for mediocre food and high prices. The place is new so maybe a return trip at sometime might yield better results, but for now I would say there are better Vietnamese places albeit another 10-15 minutes away.

This place is just alright. Pho is all about the broth and this venue uses the same broth (chicken,…read moreI think) for all varieties of pho. That was disappointing since it doesn't enhance the type of meat/seafood you selected. Avoid the rib meat pho - it's very fatty. I tried the fish pho and the fish didn't taste fishy at all. The broth can use more flavor. The one thing I liked about Blazing Lotus' pho is that they didn't seem to use MSG. Price point is a bit steep and it may be due to the restaurant being open only a few months. The menu suggests they are still under "soft opening" so there's a chance they can increase prices even more. Venue is nicely decorated and clean. Great place to try once if you're new to this type of food. But there are other places with better price point and flavor. Service was ok. The server was very nice and respectful. We did have a challenge ordering our dishes when we asked for no onions and they seemed to miss the memo.