Me and my friends go here at least once a week, usually more. We all have our usuals, and it's our…read morefavorite place to go for a little treat. The tea is some of the best on island, and it's very affordable, especially for a gaggle of highschoolers on a budget. I end up paying only a little over six dollars for sixteen ounces of tea with boba and cheese foam, which is amazing in this economy. As far as I know there is only one girl that works here, but she's very quick and always gets orders exactly perfect. Despite not being very talkative, she's friendly in her own way. She never minds if my friends and I move the tables around or loiter for a while and the last time we were in there to celebrate school letting out for summer she offered to take our photo. The ambiance is also really nice, I love the warm lighting and the music playing on the speaker is always great. it's also open until nine, great for a late-night treat. My usual is a vanilla milk tea with boba and cheese foam, I highly reccommend it.

How many places are $5.50 for a boba (including topping) these days? Grew up going to their…read morePearlridge location and getting their thick toast, so I was pleasantly surprised to see it on this side of town. Probably some factor of nostalgia but it's just as good as I remembered.

We visited Oahu & Kauai, and this was my favorite acai bowl of both. (we tried many)…read more I foolishly believed Sunrise Shack to only exit on the Northshore-- so I couldn't believe it when we drove past it, after the beach, on the east side. Everything lived up to the hype. Sooooo delicious, healthy, and made with high quality ingredients. The manager/owner guy was a delight, and the crew making the bowls were really sweet. I was giddy when we saw it, and I'm still giddy thinking about it, hours later. An Oahu must.

Everything was lining up for a five star review. The shack is clean, the interior inviting, the…read morewalls tastefully stocked with merch. The cappuccino was more froth than milk and coffee; well done . The aioli on the Turkey Avo Aioli sandwich made all the difference in a solid stack; sweet and savory at the same time. The pitaya sauce on the tropical bowl was colorful and attractive. The base of the monkey bowl thick and full of flavor. The staff friendly and the food delivered timely. The only thing holding back the five star review was the price tag ($85 to feed a family four) and eating my salad with a spoon because they ran out of forks.

@fortunefoodfinds: "But first coffee, bc I got a LATTE to BREW! A Banana Bread Latte n' a Kukui…read moreCold Brew from Island Brew Coffeehouse in Hawai'i Kai. They serve a wide variety of food n' drinks, n' have several locations. This was just what I needed to give me some motivation!" SERVICE: fast n' friendly INTERIOR: limited indoor seating, but it's all about the outdoor views. Got lost in the menus so I stuck with what I went there for, which was coffee; helped narrow down my choices. EXTERIOR: plenty of seating with most under umbrellas. In the same plaza as Long's n' Safeway. WAIT TIME: under 5 mins to place order, another 5 mins to receiving drinks PARKING: free lot OVERALL COMMENTS: got myself the banana bread latte that wasn't so much banana-y. Although it was still very delicious. Literally took my first sip n' thought how yuMmmy. Perfectly sweet n' balanced well with the coffee. Mah hubz kukui cold brew was also really good. I'm not a cold brew person, but the macnut flavored cold brew along with the coconut flavored cold foam had no traces of bitterness n' gave a nice sweetness. Even though both drinks were on the pricier side (had to do with the 20oz we got), they ended up being worth the yuMmminess!

The views are relaxing and over looks the bay. Most tables have a great view. They have couches and…read morelounge chairs available to relax in. This is a semi self serve location. You order then find a place to sit. They will call your name out for the drinks and if you order food, they will bring that to your table. The food was delicious. I had a hard time decided because everything looked so food. We will be back to try more drinks and food. The only complaint I had was the people vaping right next to use and they didn't seem to care or see it as problem.

Quick and efficient service with delicious food! My friends and I got a plethora of food items and…read morecoffees; we all agreed it was great food. The vibe inside is comfy and spacious with lots of seating.

I highly recommend the coconut Thai iced espresso if you're in the mood for a sweet beverage!read more

They sure have changed! I mean that in a good way! A friend of mine told me about Chad's years…read moreago, and it had been a while, and I needed caffeine! Scored a free parking space, which is always a good sign! So you order at this window inside, and then wait. There's merchandise which is a cool way to get customers to browse. I ordered an iced latte and sat out on the balcony. It was a great day to just relax for a bit. It's very peaceful and the area has grown. There are more modern shops in this little haven. My only issue was some guy was on the street smoking, and I just happened to be downwind. Other than that, looking forward to returning! Mahalo Chad!

I love it here and always want to go. Best coffee in Kailua in my opinion…read more Normally get the Kula Latte and Honu Latte which is super delicious. Quality is just amazing and distinct sweetener. I also appreciate when we get the drinks iced, they don't over ice it like most places where you feel like you're getting ripped off, but it's like it's a perfect amount of ice. We normally go on a Sunday, so thankfully free street parking and just had to cross the street. If you go on other days, just know there's only meter parking that you have to find nearby. Customer service is always amazing and they always ask how you're doing. Some downsides for me personally, there is only outdoor seating. There is a small little bench inside to wait but overall just not a place to hangout for me. There's also only one worker so sometimes if it's busy and they're juggling orders, it'll take a bit, so I always make sure I have time and not in a rush if I go, just in case.

This spot redeems açaí bowls in Hawaii for us. We live in Florida and have incredible açaí spots…read moreand had a high bar set when coming here. We've tried many açaí here and none lived up to our expectations until this place!!! It was delicious and we loved the options to get small cups for the kids and medium for us adults! The servers were great and friendly. Major bonus points for being ORGANIC.

Honestly my friends and I were super disappointed with our acai bowls. All of them came out melted…read moreand they didn't have a ton of flavor. The service was fast but the employees working at the cash register weren't friendly. It's cute inside with a good amount of seating. I had high hopes after reading all the praise but was sadly disappointed.

Ando is now open on Mondays; so, weekdays from 900a till 400p. Weekends their hours are 830a to…read more500p. Staff is courteous and informative, which helps with the tourist traffic in the cafe. Tipping not encouraged ...just as it is in Japan. Interior has a minimalist design. They have Mavam espresso machines and Kalita for pour overs. Matcha, coffee, and pastries are great. Seasonal beverage specials are a nice surprise. I recently had a Matcha Financier which was fantastic. Also, they roast their own beans. Outdoor cushions were stolen a couple of months ago; they have a lot of outdoor seating...and half the cushions remaining. Parking in the back accessible via Hekili St. ( street parking is also available on Hekili ) and Hahani St.

Ando is a lovely lil cafe dedicated to tea and coffee in Kailua Town, right along Hekili Street…read more Parking is generally available on the street, otherwise you can park in the various lots located around the downtown area. The entrance of the shop is framed by plants and cozy patio seating, and when you enter the cafe itself, it has a minimalist, modern wood interior. There are some chairs/benches inside the shop for seating, and you can also enjoy your drink outside, which is a little oasis in itself with music playing in the background to create a peaceful atmosphere. The staff members are all very helpful and polite, and happy to explain if you have any questions about the menu! In terms of the menu selection, I haven't quite found my favorite drink yet. I've ordered the matcha latte, cloud spice matcha, the raspberry/matcha croissant, and basque cheesecake slices, all of which were okay. The prices are a bit on the steeper side for the portion size, and I personally prefer the matcha I've found at other cafes (e.g. Ohana Hui, Daily Whisk), but I could be mistaken as I haven't tried their ceremonial grade matcha. I also haven't tried the pourover coffee, which is another key feature of their menu. In general, I love coming here whenever I want to relax and settle down to enjoy a book with a drink in hand. I'd recommend stopping by if you haven't tried Ando before!

@fortunefoodfinds: "We're more than halfway THRU the workweek, you can BREW it! A Kū Kāne Cold Brew…read moren' a Hunneh Gurl Espresso from HOLOHOLO DRIVE THRU ESPRESSO in Kaneohe. No need to get out, conveniently place n' receive your order all while in your car is what I'm talkin' about!" SERVICE: fast n' friendly INTERIOR: n/a EXTERIOR: pull into parking lot n' follow the line of cars, have a shack like structure WAIT TIME: 10 mins before placing order, then literally a few mins to receive drinks PARKING: huge free lot if you plan to hang out OVERALL COMMENTS: my first time trying them was last year n' I ordered a mango matcha where unfortunately, it was bland n' not the greatest. I told myself I needed to come back to try their coffee instead to get a full review of what else they had to offer. I finally came back n' I'm so happy I did bc both the Kū Kāne Cold Brew n' Hunneh Gurl Espresso were really good! Rich in flavor with hints of sweetness. I would say if you want an iced coffee, they got you covered along with Red Bull n' Lotus Energy infusion drinks. So glad I got the chance to give them a second try!

found this place on a whim and it was such a cute pop up shop! service was nice and relatively…read morequick and located in a spot where there was ample seating/tables and some shade. parking might be a little tricky here or even finding it as maps takes you completely somewhere else. as for the drinks, i wish we had tried their coffees instead of their matchas because i heard those are really good...we unfortunately were a little disappointed by our matcha drinks as they were very watery/light. not much matcha flavor, if any at all, and all you could really taste was just the strawberry or mango syrup/puree. don't get me wrong, those purées were still very good, however, the drink itself just tasted like strawberry or mango waters/teas than matchas. i would love to come back to try their other drinks and hopefully update this review with a better rating!

Review written by my daughter, which I agree with: Right when we got seated outside with a…read morebeautiful view of the mountains across the street, we knew that this was the right place for us. Compliments to our waiter, Stacen. He was extremely friendly and helpful. My parents recommend the poke nachos. My mom really liked the fish tacos. "They were excellent", she said. My dad loved the caesar salad. "The hardboiled egg and delicately sliced avocado was a nice touch", my dad said. My sister loved the buttered pasta with Parmesan cheese. She said they put the perfect amount of cheese. I got the pasta with red sauce. It was delicious. I loved it. The red sauce was really good. Lastly, my sister and I got dessert. It was hard to choose which one we wanted, but finally, we decided to try the s'more brownie a la mode. It was amazing. My mom said that it was the best s'more brownie that she ever had. I agree, it was really good. By: a satisfied customer!

Best sandwich I had so far on this trip! Had the Caprese Sandwich and it was delicious! Worth the…read morewalk from the beach.

Konos is and always will be the place I go to for my breakfast burrito fix. Use to drive all the…read moreway up to the north shore from town almost 10 years ago just to have their burritos so having the Kailua location nearby is even better! Parking: street side Seating: 5 smaller tables that hold 3-4 people each. There is bench seating outside. Service: ordering was quick & easy. Actually receiving our food took a little over 30 mins but it was a weekend and they were slammed! I'd happily wait every time because the burritos really are that good. Food: nothing tastes better than a konos burrito in a to go bag on the beach. I'm a huge fan of the chorizo burrito add avocado & my husband devours the pork one! Can't beat 2 fat burritos for under $40.

Well, you can only boycott a good bagel for so long. The chewy, creamcheesy goodness was more than…read moreI could resist today, so I gave Kono's another try. I'm a business owner and to me customer service matters more than anything, even when the experience isn't perfect. Kono's stepped up. Everything went well from order through delivery, and the Tube Bagel was fresh and delicious. They were out of something, but called to offer a choice of substitutions. I would share a photo but it's currently passing through my digestive system and not feeling very photogenic at the moment. Ignore that silly disgusting mess attached to my original review, but I will leave the photos up because I think they are instructive for management. Mission Accomplished Kono's Kailua! Not a criticism but I couldn't communicate with the Uber Eats driver through the website app. Whoever it was found me.