I love the ube ice cream here. It's one of my favorite, of course other ice cream flavors are good…read moretoo. Very good friendly staff here as well , very clean inside too. A must try is the shakes here.

Waffles and ice cream! This is my son's favorite place ube ice cream and my favorite is the gelato…read moreyogurt honey and coconut. Great service by the young generation and perfect ambiance on the marina.

Da best workers in the game!!! Local vibes and best shaved…read moreice on island- need to check them out for sure!!

It was our first time having shaved ice in Hawaii and we decided to go to Kokonuts because we heard…read morealot about it! We got 3 flavours - mango, coconut, and watermelon with condensed milk. So glad we got the condensed milk because it made the texture very ice cream like!! Our favourite flavour was watermelon and coconut!

I found this truck using Yelp while in Hawaii and OH MY GOODNESS I'm so glad I did !…read more Leonard's Bakery (Oahu): Known for popularizing this Portuguese donut , offers it in original and custard-filled hot and fresh at their store and food truck locations. Malasadas are a popular Portuguese-style, hole-less donuts that are a must try while in Hawaii, brought by 19th-century plantation workers. They are deep-fried, pillowy dough balls--often coated in granulated sugar, cinnamon, or li hing mui (salty plum) powder--and typically filled with custard, haupia (coconut pudding), or guava. Next time I'm ordering 2 of each because Lordy these were so delicious and worth the wait in line !

Sooooo good! Leonard's is a must have in Hawaii…read more The maladas are served hot and slightly crispy on the outside and soft and cakey on the inside.

Chocolate center donuts , long John's and Dobash is my favorite but I tried everything all is good…read morehere just come early on busy days because it can be low stock

Needed to get dessert for a dinner we were invited to, so we bought a Chantilly cake & a pie. Both…read morewere good, but the cake was so light & fluffy! It wasn't super sweet (big plus for me). I will have to return since I'd like to try some of their other baked goods!

Our party of 7 loved the food, the service, and the overall vibe. McKay, our server, knew the menu…read morewell, answered questions confidently, and made excellent recommendations. The food was perfectly prepared, from the steak to the mahi mahi. Best of all, it was moderately priced! We definitely recommend this restaurant.

McKay's service was spot on as usual!!! Always enjoy the food and staff whenever we come in!read more

I love Pipeline Bakeshops Malasadas! I have been to several Malasada places in Hawaii but | love…read morethere's the best for the following reasons: 1. the size of the malasadas: some restaurants tend to make their Malasadas smaller and when places do this it ruins the overall texture and quality of it. The bigger the malasadas size the more airy and fluffy and more bread layers that will be inside. 2. their malasadas always taste fresh and the same quality each time. 3. their malasadas don't feel oily or heavy at all Overall I would highly recommend this place for their Malasadas! I'm so happy to have found them. I can back multiple times on my trip. They also have other desserts too that I have yet to try. They have ice cream, cakes, and other desserts Also tip: if you are ordering a malasada also order a coffee or a matcha drink to go with it. The cinnamon sugar from the malasada just matches so perfectly with a drink this restaurant is also a nice place for walking! There's lot of stores and restaurants to walk around! I'm trying to remember but I think there was a book off that was not too far from here! If you either drive or maybe walk. Service: staff was super helpful and friendly while I was there. I was having an issue with my online order because my phone was being glitchy and they were so nice in helping :) Also wanted to note their branding is so cute!! They even sell merch items too

Everyone knows to go to Leonard's for freshly made malasadas, and the constant crowds there attest…read moreto their quality and variety (review: https://yelp.to/jaduiZfQRq). However, there are many alternative malasada purveyors throughout Honolulu, so I depended on local vloggers to find the best ones. This one popped up often on YouTube, and as luck would have it, we were dining at The Pig & The Lady on the next block. How calorifically convenient. We took the opportunity to stop by for a pre-dinner snack since they closed at 6PM. It's a cute shop with multiple sweets including quite a selection of housemade ice cream and delectable mouthfuls called Cake Bombs (Photo 10). We decided we would be good and ordered one unfilled Malasada each. Dusted with various sugar flavors, they were just $2.65 a piece. I went for the Coffee, while Jamie chose the daily special, Cinnamon (Photo 6). They were soft and tasty, quite comparable to Leonard's albeit a tad smaller. That wasn't necessarily a bad thing since we had dinner ahead of us. However, we let temptation get the best of us and shared a $5.50 slice of the Ube Haupia Mac Nut Bar, a yummy combination of sweet potato and ube topped with haupia (coconut milk pudding) on a macadamia nut crust (Photo 9). Truth be told, it stole the show from the malasadas. FOOD - 4 stars... the malasadas were good, but that ube dessert was next level AMBIANCE - 4 stars...really a takeout operation with a lot of temptations SERVICE - 4 stars...very calm and orderly TOTAL - 4 stars...yet another spot for sweet Hawaiian decadence RELATED - Exploring Hawaii? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/U7YPblfoMP

So fresh. So tasty. So fast! This is the perfect place to grab a poke bowl for Sandy's or after…read morediving on east side. I've been multiple times to this Hawaii Kai location, as well as the location on Kapahulu. Neither one has ever disappointed. The girl who works the counter at Hawaii Kai (I forget her name) is always super friendly too! In a unique twist I haven't seen at other poke shops, they include pickled veggies in the poke bowls. Surprisingly, I really like them!

Anytime I'm in HawaiiKai I try and hit this place. The food is outstanding and so fresh…read more I almost always get the crusted parmesan ahi the portions are huge and it comes with potato salad, salad greens, and either sushi rice or regular steamed rice. Both are great but sushi rice and the ahi just work so well. The crew that works there are awesome too always nice and ready to get your order to you. They don't have many tables inside but you're at the Marina so get it to go and side by the crystal clear blue water and just have a great day.

I am not a breakfast person and Moena Cafe might have just converted me into one!…read more After a sunrise hike nearby we were looking for a good spot where we could find something delicious for the whole family (including our picky eater). After doing some research on Yelp we decided to check out Moena Cafe. The restaurant is pretty small so I would recommend getting here early. We didn't have to wait for a table but probably 30min after we arrived they had a 40-minute wait (lucky, I know). I decided to go with the avocado toast and cold brew, and my husband had an order of pancakes with blueberries. First of all, the cold brew was probably the best cold brew I've ever had! I wouldn't say I am a coffee snob by any means, but I could definitely taste the difference in their coffee. The avocado toast was absolutely delicious and came in pretty huge portions! It was two pieces of toast with two eggs in a bed of arugula and a very generous amount of avocado. It was cooked to perfection and exactly what I needed after our hike. The pancakes are HUGE so I would recommend only ordering one. My husband was about to get two, but the waiter kindly suggested ordering only one, and she was right. Absolutely loved this place and can't wait to come back!

My boyfriend and I stopped by Moena Cafe for breakfast after our hike at Makapuʻu. It was pretty…read morebusy when we arrived, so we ended up waiting about 15-20 minutes to be seated. I ordered the banana chantily pancakes and opted for the two-pancake plate since it was only about a few more dollars than getting a single pancake. My boyfriend ordered the crab eggs Benedict, and I also got a side of pineapple sausage hash. I had originally wanted the corned beef hash, but they sold out and offered the pineapple sausage hash instead. The banana chantily pancakes were good, though I think the chantily sauce is really what makes the dish stand out. The pancakes themselves were fairly standard. I probably could've just ordered the single pancake because the portion was hug, I barely finished half of it! The pineapple sausage hash was a pleasant surprise. I already love pineapple sausage, so I enjoyed the sweet and savory flavors, and it was nice to try something a little different. My boyfriend also really enjoyed his crab eggs Benedict with the sweet, fresh flavor of the crab. Our server was friendly, and the food came out in a reasonable amount of time despite how busy the restaurant was. Moena Cafe is definitely on the pricier side, but the food was tasty and it's worth checking out if you're in the area!

I stopped by here yesterday morning for my morning coffee. While traveling we try to hit up a new…read morelocal coffee shop every day and on this morning it happened to be Bits and Bites Cafe. This shop is located in a strip mall right off Keahole Street. The inside of the shop was clean and brightly decorated but a bit smaller than I was expecting. Even so, they had a display case filled with a variety of scones and a coffee bar in the back. After looking over the menu I chose an iced Hawaiian honey latte along with a lilikoi scone while my dad went with a salted caramel scone. Our order was ready within about five minutes and we were quickly on our way. I first tried the lilikoi scone and really enjoyed it. It had a nice sharpness that was balanced with just enough sweetness to keep it from being overpowering. My coffee was good as well. The coffee itself was deep and rich and while I picked up a bit of sweetness at the start, the Hawaiian honey really came through on the finish. My dad also really enjoyed his salted caramel scone. The bottom line for me is that I would head back here again in the future. We both enjoyed our scones and I thought my coffee was solid as well.

I love scones and coffee! I got a lillikoi cream cheese scone which was delicious, and also got a…read moretiramisu iced latte (it was okay). I would have given a higher rating but the prices surprised me - the scone was small and was about $6. For a small scone and a regular sized coffee, the total was about $17 lol. I also saw they sold small Japanese cheesecakes, but the price was like about $50! Overall, if I want to treat myself, I would come back, but the prices are what deters me

Was in the area for my daughter flag game & wanted to eat l & l & I didn't know the my had this…read moreinside. Parking: lot of parking from it being in a shopping center so don't worry about that. Service: it was a bit slow at night but I wanted to get a lemonade. I'm down to try didn't flavors so I know if I'll like it next time or not. I got the blue Hawaii lemonade & to be honest it tasted more like a piña colada, so I didn't really like mines. My daughter got the cookies & cream shake or smoothie & she loved it. The drinks are a bit pricey. They did have those Dubai chewy cookie but for $8 for one no thank you. They also have the Dubai chocolate bar but didn't get it. The area is very neat & clean. Would I come back?? Sure, but only if in the area again.

Refreshing beverage in Hawaii Kai, Honolulu, Hawaii…read more.. I was so excited that there was a Teapresso Bar so close to where we were having lunch. I thought that I could enter the drawing for $500, but this location isn't linked to that promotion... darn! Located in a shared space with Loco Moco at Koko Marina Center, the lone woman at the counter was just okay. It was a bit noisy from the customers on the other side of the room, so she had to speak a bit louder. I figured that since I'm there - and we walked all the way across the parking lot - and around the corner to find this place, I should get something... because it was quite a warm October day... My order was a POG (passion orange guava) iced tea. The woman didn't ask me for my level of sweetness or amount of ice. She just made the standard. It was alright. I let the ice melt because it was a bit sweet. I saw the passion fruit seeds on the bottom of my cup which told me that it's pretty authentic. I'll stick with the other locations of Teapresso Bar where the service is friendlier; the location is more convenient; and the environment is calmer.