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    Olena Cafe

    4.0 (103 reviews)
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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Mac-Nut Pesto Avocado Toast
    Jordan F.

    Macnut pesto great flavor and enjoyed the calamansi squeeze. That was different but cut the richness. It worked well. Lox Bagel surprised me. Carrots instead of Salmon. It was tender and soft. I enjoyed the smoky flavor infused into it. Onion and capers always complement the dish well. And the cashew cream cheese spread so yummy. Açaí bowl was great and always hits. Really enjoyed my lemongrass and mint tea cold. Always love trying new things. Parking is available in the next parking over pass the ramp that leads to the condos. The cafe had a great vibe to it. I could sit and chill and people watch all day at this place lol 4/5 I enjoyed this place.

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    Nadine C.

    Peppy, local music playing in a sunny, clean, modern, air conditioned cafe... Could a healthy breakfast in Honolulu, Hawai'i ever get any better? Yes! Add in free parking! (Red Cafe next door doesn't open until 6pm. Park here and also in the stall marked for 'Olena Cafe.) Yessah!!! My friend, Donna O. told me about this place a while back. I went once and had a wonderful experience! My photos are buried in my phone, so, I decided to go again and get more delicious vegan cuisine! What I got today: 'Olena smoothie - very healthy because it's made with pineapple, banana, strawberry, orange, 'ōlena (tumeric), and alkaline water! 'Olena Bowl - the granola had real, WHOLE macadamia nuts! It was topped with fresh papaya, strawberry, blueberries, banana, and honey! The base was yellow because it's made with 'olena (tumeric) and banana. Yum! BLT sandwich - It's not your average Bacon, Lettuce, and Tomato sandwich! The toasted whole grain bread was complex and filling! The dressing on the lettuce (garlic aioli) was a pop of flavor along with the bacocon (made from coconut)! Delicious! How do they make coconut taste so good? Now that I know they use vegan cheese, I'm going to return and get the Grilled Cheese sandwich next! Oh... And the Grilled Pesto Panini!

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    Theart P.

    Everything, and I mean everything about this wonderful restaurant is wonderful. We felt fortunate that we found this place during a recent stay on Oahu. Olena Cafe is the single best place to have breakfast & lunch anywhere in Honolulu. It just is. Their food is outstanding, all plant-based and filled with love. You just can't find another restaurant like this anywhere on the island. It was about a 20 minute walk from our hotel, one we made every day to dine here for breakfast. Most days we'd order a couple of salads to have later for lunch. We tried as many things on the menu as we could in a relatively short period of time and everything we tried was fantastic. This place does not disappoint. It would have been worth a 2 hour hike to get here, yes, it's that good. The restaurant has ample seating, very clean and tidy. Great outdoor seating as well. We walked here everyday but noticed there was easy parking nearby. Service here is something else to be noted, they're delightfully friendly and helpful with suggestions or food allergy questions. It was just such a wonderful experience each time we visited. It felt very much like home restaurant, one you've been going to for years. The kindness and quality of their food really spoke to my wife and I and we're really grateful for our experiences here. We plan on returning to Honolulu again soon and Olena will be the first stop from the airport. Love, love this place. Whether you're near or far from their location, give them a try. It's worth the effort.

    De A.

    Delicious, fresh, local, vegan, everything your body needs and your heart didn't know it desired! This little gem of a salad and juice shop is located around the corner from the Convention Center, with a tiny bit of a walk. We ordered a crisp, crunchy salad and a hummous sandwich, both of which came with this tantalizing honey? and olena (tumeric) dressing. Outstanding food and very pleasant service. I would definitely return next time I am on Oahu.

    Lance S.

    Service is super slow here and it doesn't seem like they really care about that. They were very friendly to some and not so much to others. Food was okay and the prices are reasonable. Parking is scarce and it's better to park at ala Moana and walk. The ingredients are fresh and the place is clean.

    Diana L.

    Such a cute space! I came to grab a reusable bag and love the vibes of this lil coffee shop. They have lots of drink and food options available. I also grabbed an espresso over ice (they were out of cold brew) but the staff was super perky and nice. I was able to park under the Ala Moana Tower nearby. Olena is definitely on my list to check out as a future lunch & work space! I don't get out much anymore but I'm happy I get to support small local businesses when I do.

    Ada Y.

    Whenever I visit a place, I prioritize those with toilet facilities available, so Olena Cafe was disappointing to find out they didn't have any. Additionally, the drinks were pre-packaged in bottles rather than made fresh on-site. Although there were seven options available, none offered a good balance of fruits and greens. I ended up purchasing the two drinks shown in the photo. I was further disappointed when I had to pay more because they didn't have the smaller size advertised. Typically, I only consume a quarter of a bottle of green juice so it was already too much. However, the service for everything else was good, and the ambiance was pleasant.

    Oli Oli Smoothie
    Toan D.

    The quintessential health cafe. This place exudes healthy eating with a side order of serenity. We've been coming here about once/week for a quick healthy bite. My go to detox drink is the Energizer (kale, cucumber, chard, parsley, lemon). Like a wilted plant on a hot day, this drink makes my leaves unfurl and reach for the sun. The Tofu Salad with a sesame tamari ginger dressing is a generous portion of local greens, cucumber, carrots, daikon and organic tofu. This salad will keep you going until dinner without that after lunch food coma. On those days, when feeling dangerous, I reach for the ŌLENA WAFFLE (house-made waffle topped with local strawberries, banana, blueberries , 'ōlena granola and coconut whip, with side organic maple syrup (Gluten-Free) and chase it down with the Oli Oli Smoothie (strawberry, banana, date). Yeah it may trigger a slight insulin rush but it's what happens when you choose to live life on the vegan edge. They have a couple of tables outside for your COVID free enjoyment. Park at the old Jazz Mind Cafe. Can also phone in your order. Everything's made to order so it takes a little longer but well worth the wait. Happy Eating!!

    BLT and a coconut iced latte
    Jennifer I.

    Great if you're walking. Fast and friendly service. It's a open, bright, planty place.

    Mika O.

    I was introduced to this cafe by a friend and have added this to my regular spots. Parking is located in the old jazz minds lot. You can see a sign while driving on Kapiolani Blvd. I love their pressed juices! I am always looking for a healthy pick me up, and find their juices to be refreshing and good for you. I usually get the glow juice which is a mix of greens, ginger, fruit and olena (tumeric). I've also tried the vitamin sea which is great if you like minty drinks and the keep cool which tastes like fresh watermelon juice! They usually have a bunch already pre made, but they can make a flavor for you if it's not already in their fridge. Plus, if you bring your bottle back, you can get 25 cents off your next juice purchase! Love the sustainability of it. I've also tried the olena sunrise smoothie and the olena bowl. It does take a while to make, so phone order may be faster. However, you can tell how well made and thoughtful everything is! The real winner is the olena bowl which I had on my last visit. I've been a huge tumeric fan ever since the pandemic for its healing properties. I've never seen an olena bowl before and was absolutely blown away. The bowl was packed with fruits on top - bananas, papayas, strawberries, blueberries. The base of the bowl is a blended tumeric juice with fruits and is sooooo good. I never would have guessed, but the combo is just to die for. I'm craving it just writing about it! It's a unique type of smoothie bowl and I will def be back for more! It's super filling and worth every penny. Next, I'm hoping to try some food from them! Please check them out if you have not already!

    Wrap Olena hummus so delish and filling
    Hélène C.

    The food is fresh seems like locally sourced from all the boxes I saw going in and out. Their juices are made daily and sandwiches made to order. I love this place flavorful and fresh!!!! I especially enjoy the olena Orange juice shot

    Olena Hummus wrap
    Jolene L.

    I absolutely love restaurants that support our local farmers. There's nothing better than fresh Hawai'i produce, put together in such a delicious manner. The olena hummus wrap was superb! Stuffed with lots of crunchy greens, cucumbers, carrots, sprouts, onion, and avo. You absolutely MUST try this because it's ALL about their House Dressing! Delish! The olena sunrise smoothie was also very good. Kula grown strawberries, fresh pineapple, orange, banana, and olena of course. This was a nice blend, very healthy, and served in a cup made from plants and a certified compostable straw.....YES! Shout out to my friend Donna O. for encouraging me to try this. Mahalo also for the parking tip! Also, lucky for Victor H. he can get this tasty healthy stuff on a regular :) Congrats Olena Cafe, great job and best wishes!

    Cold Brew Coffee in a Mason Jar with Stainless Steel Straw.
    Trey T.

    Located on Kapiolani Blvd, across Papa John's/24hr Fitness, in the new Kapiolani Residences building. Cute cafe, free wi-fi, with a fresh and tasty menu! If you're here to work... apparently there's no public restroom and the WiFi password is on a post-it behind the register. Pros: -Great for a quick work session over coffee or a smoothie. -The food is really good! I'd say $9.25 for 1 slice of Avocado Toast, cut in half, is a little pricey... but still it was delicious! The other menu items are reasonable... like $8 for a smoothie but a BLT is $9.75 and looks way more hearty than my avocado toast. -Totally digging the playlist. Great song picks and I feel myself singing along to almost every one. Haha Cons: -No public restroom. Seriously. My friend said they usually give you a key to the building lobby but I was told "No"... So I guess don't plan to stay for long or drink a ton of coffee while you're here.

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    Vegan food should taste good. Service is great. However if you're in a rush, allow them 15-20 mins. Cute place.

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    Ask the Community - Olena Cafe

    Where do you park?

    Red Cafe parking lot look for 'Ōlena Cafe Parking signs

    Dine in available?

    Yes, we have indoor and outdoor seating available!

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    Nalu Health Bar & Cafe - Veggie wrap with added chicken

    Nalu Health Bar & Cafe

    4.1(461 reviews)
    0.8 miAla Moana
    $$

    Nalu Health Bar & Café is such a solid spot, especially if you're looking for something fresh,…read morequick, and actually satisfying. Parking is super easy with the complimentary structure, and the café is located on the bottom floor alongside other vendors. One thing I immediately appreciated was how well air-conditioned the entire market is--it's nice and cool, which makes sitting and eating there really comfortable. The cashier recommended the turkey pesto croissant, but suggested swapping it onto ciabatta since it's one of her favorites--and I'm so glad I trusted her. It was phenomenal. The flavors were balanced, the bread held everything together perfectly, and it felt like a step above your typical sandwich. I also had what looked like a simple salad, but the vinaigrette and candied pistachios really elevated it and made it feel more thoughtful than expected. The staff across the board were friendly and welcoming, and there's plenty of seating--whether inside the café or out in the open market area. Honestly, the value surprised me the most. I paid under $13 for everything, which is hard to beat for the quality. Definitely a spot I'll be coming back to.

    I love this place. I come time and time again…read more I got the monkey kine smoothie and the steak sandwich. Though my favorite is the steak wrap. I love the little cacao nibs in the smoothie. The sandwich was so good. Omg. So many flavors. I always never order steak, but I always do when at Nala.

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    The Sunrise Shack - Menu September 2024

    The Sunrise Shack

    4.3(1.4k reviews)
    1.2 miWaikiki
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    Such a nice treat after laying at the beach for several hours. I got the tropical bowl and it was…read moredelicious! Very refreshing. The staff is very friendly and ready to help with your order. I love the vibes from this place, vibrant colors and very much sun-kissed energy. I see this business is marked as temp closed -- it is very much open lol.

    Super late review -…read more I'm sad. I really wanted to love this place but I just couldn't. I don't want to be that person when this place has an overall rating of 4.5 but this is just my honest opinion. I got the blue dream and yes it was very ascetically pleasing, but it was just too icy. Before coming to this place i read a couple of reviews that also said the same thing and i didn't understand what that meant, but now I do. There are a lot of flavorless, just regular, small shards of ice in the bowl. On top of that, the moment I received my bowl, it was already borderline melted. So that got me thinking, how can it be melted and icy at the same time? The only explanation that I can think of is just ice additive/fillers. It's not pure cold acai or whatever is in the bowl you choose, but there's a mixture of ice in it too. Yes I understand, it's Waikiki, everything is more expensive, but the added topping prices on top of the already expensive bowl prices just don't make sense. You want a beautiful looking bowl with a lot of different toppings, yet some toppings can go up to 1 dollar PER topping. I don't know if I've just been spoiled by a couple places in SoCal, but at those places they have unlimited toppings and those bowls are the best that there is. I'm not bringing any bias from other locations, but this is just an honest review based on my experience today.

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    Ebar - Entrance is on the second floor of Nordstrom

    Ebar

    4.0(16 reviews)
    0.5 miAla Moana
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    Stopped in for a quick refresher. I have never thought to grab a drink from the Ebar it's a little…read morehidden inside Nordstrom. This place was busy! The service was quick though and the staff were very friendly they gave wonderful recommendations. It's a smaller coffee shop that has both drinks, to go foods, and hot foods made to order. They have nice indoor and outdoor seating to enjoy your drinks. It's a nice spot to take a break from shopping and relax. I order the strawberry cloud matcha and the presentation was beautiful and my drink was really tasty. I enjoyed that it wasn't too sweet. I will definitely be back to try other items on the menu!

    Refreshing beverage in Ala Moana Center, Honolulu, Hawaii…read more.. After lunch, I searched my Yelp app for "tea" and scrolled down until I found Ebar. Located on the second level of Nordstrom, Ebar has been around for over nine years (according to First To Review). Wow. It's a cozy, busy place! The two cashiers were efficient and pleasant! There were a few small tables inside and a bunch outside... but it's too warm for me on an August afternoon to go outside, and inside was packed... so, I took my Avocado Toast and Coconut Lime Cooler to my car. Haha! Service was friendly and efficient! After I ordered the Avocado Toast, she asked if I wanted a drink. I should have taken her hint. I went back in line for the Coconut Lime Cooler. LOL! The avocado toast was great! I could taste a touch of garlic and a bit tartness from balsamic vinegar? The Coconut Lime Cooler was interesting. It was like a soda without sugar. It was carbonated water with coconut cream on the top and some lime syrup? It wasn't sweet like a soda pop... which is a good thing! Originally, I wanted to get the Açai Sorbetto bowl, but I caught the fragrance of toast... and got the Avocado Toast. So - I should return for the Sorbetto bowl... and a plain croissant... because the customer in front of me ordered the croissant... and it sounded and smelled good!

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    Ebar - Merchandise and display case

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    Ebar - Coconut Lime Cooler... simply refreshing!

    Coconut Lime Cooler... simply refreshing!

    Ebar - Honey almond latte

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    Mango Mango Dessert - The Coconut Mango Smoothie-o with lychee gel ice blend was a refreshing delight that helped me beat the scorching heat.

    Mango Mango Dessert

    4.0(344 reviews)
    0.4 miAla Moana
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    Locally owned & operated
    Women-owned & operated

    4.5 stars. I had…read morethe man-coco sticky smoothie. It comes with a scoop of coconut ice cream on top. I feel like that made this smoothie just perfect. Sort of a drink and a snack in one. They use fresh mangoes to make the smoothie. And have a scoop of sticky rice sitting on the bottom. I wish they had added a little more coconut milk or some kind of liquid to loosen up the sticky rice a bit to make it easier to drink. Sucking that up was a quite difficult. I recommend using your straw to poke at it for a bit to break it up before trying to suck it out. Aside from that this drink was perfect. It was everything I was hoping for. Exactly what you would imagine drinking this yummy dessert is like. I tried to use the app to order but it wasn't working so I used the kiosk at the counter. Worked fine. I had just signed up for an account right before i got intk line. My number didn't work when I tried to sign in at the kiosk to earn points. Perhaps there is a delay. Drink came out pretty quickly. Inside has some Milk and Mocha (whom I love) decor at the tables. They have a few tables in the store for you to enjoy your desserts. Staff appear friendly. The desserts looked really good but I didn't want to spoil my dinner so just the drink for me. I'll be back.

    Mango Mango is a place we always visit whenever we're at Ala Moana. During our most recent visit,…read morewe ordered the mango pancake and Oreo mille crepe cake. Unfortunately, this visit was disappointing compared to our previous experiences. The mango pancake was noticeably different from past visits. The crepe was much thicker, and the ratio of cream to mango was about 100:1--the cream completely overwhelmed the mango. I didn't try the Oreo mille crepe cake myself, but the little one said it was good. The service and cleanliness were also lacking. Our table was dirty when we were seated, and we had to specifically ask someone to come clean it. The garbage can nearby was also filled to the brim, which was not very inviting. Overall, the lack of attention to cleanliness and service made the experience less enjoyable. We've visited Mango Mango many times in the past and have generally enjoyed it, which made this visit particularly disappointing. Hopefully, the food quality, cleanliness, and service improve.

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    Mango Mango Dessert - Inside

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