One of our top go to places for coffee Right in the…read morecommunity Perfect for tired mornings I'd grab to go and take my kids to the park so we can eat and let them play All their food items and coffee are delicious Their packed coffee beans are good for at home days My daughter loves their bagels Sometimes they are short staffed and the wait can be kind of long... But the staff is great and my overall experience with this business has been great so 5 stars They have indoor and outdoor dining They also have random kid activities like chalk or coloring which is also great

Oahu is a small island; small enough that one may not consider it having areas that are considered…read morethe boondocks. Local Joe ( West ) is in East Kapolei which is technically a part of Ewa Beach. East Kapolei is developing so it may no longer qualify as the boonies, but it's close to it. Local Joe has been on the corner of No Hope St...make that...Nana Hope Street and Hoomohala Avenue for three years. It is situated within the apartment complex, The Element: the element is heat. I ordered via the mobile app, Save A Bite - which promotes sustainability and affordability while preventing ( in their own small way ) food waste. They've partnered with Local Joe to provide mystery boxes at a fixed price. The consumer doesn't know what they're getting for their small, medium, and large boxes. I ordered a small mystery box. I got a small Iced Thai Tea and a breakfast burrito for $7...mentioned that I don't care for seafood. There isn't any way ( that I know of ) to alert an establishment of allergies or preferences via the app. Burrito was excellent: egg, bacon, potatoes, spinach , and sausage. Thai tea was ok. Employees were cool and accommodating - which was good because outside...it was scorching hot. Arrived early, around 230p; the time frame for picking up your Save A Bite mystery box is from 300p to 500p. Hours are from 600a till 500p on weekdays. Open 700a till 500p on the weekends. Three stalls with a 15 minute time limit are to the right of Local Joe, in The Element's driveway. Street parking...good luck. Local Joe has a Chinatown location.

I finally visited Sage Creamery's brick-n-mortar. They are situated in East Kapolei: east of…read moreSecond (son) City; west of 'eva the beaccch; north of UH West Oahu and Hawaii Tokai International College. Parking...I was searching for it. Street parking is available but difficult to come by near the store. They are in a plaza on the corner of Hoomohala Avenue and Kauluakoko Street. Domino's is a neighboring tenant. Small inside...but there are tables outside the storefront. They offer beverages: lattes and such. But I was here for Sage's ice cream. A single scoop is $6; double is $9; a pint is $14. Got a single scoop of one of their signature flavors, Kaua'i Kulolo. Fantastic with bits of kulolo imbeded in each sweet and creamy scoop. Hours are from 12 noon till 800p, from Wednesday thru Friday. Weekends they operate from 800a to 800p. Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Strawberry matcha with oatmilk was a 7.9/10 Strawberry was…read morethe best factor, matcha itself was more on the light & bitter side Service was great & inside is very cute. Haven't had their icecream in a while but i know its good!

Pre ordered. Tried the creme brulee matcha. It was delicious with a crispy crust burnt on top. I…read moreliked the flavor of the matcha as well. Prices are pretty steep at $10 though.

So... this is a pop up that I thought was supposed to start at 10 bc I have ADHD, and I planned to…read moreget here at like 9:30 bc I seen how Pua Blooms blossomed (pun intended) after these Jolene's pop ups. But I took my kids to another coffee truck (A Little A Latte) and like it goes with kids, they made me late. So I got here right at 10. But it's ok bc Cai.CafeX3 was just getting here. So I was a tad annoyed. But then I actually looked at the sign and it said 11am. They opened the doors right on time at 11 and took the first two customers in. I waited not even 5 more min before they let me in. Initially they were still making drinks for Jolene's staff which I think is awesome to bless their staff with a drink but it really delayed the drinks for the rest of us. They were very nice tho and kept apologizing. Wasn't a huge problem bc at the beginning of events like this you need to hit your groove. I was out of there by 11:22. The girls in front of me ordered a total of 4 drinks, and I ordered 3 drinks.... So I guess over all with all the staff drinks they had to make, and the fact that it was only one drink maker... they were still pretty quick. The line was wrapping around Jolene's so I think they will do well. I ordered the Vanilla Salted Caramel, the Strawberry Matcha Spritzer, and the Hojicha. They were only offering oat milk today, I think to manage the line, but if you go to their IG they normally offer other milks. I will need to try them again when I can choose bc I do not really like oat milk. But I do like how you can customize your sweetness level. All our drinks were good. My daughter pilfered the spritzer. Of the three the salted vanilla was the best. Their straws were cute pink heart straws that didn't photograph well in its wrapping. But my daughter says she's gonna use one on Wednesday bc it's pink lol. And we got a cute sticker too!

Recently visited this location for our coffee fix. Entering, line was a bit long but the wait…read morewasn't too long. They took our orders pretty quick as well. I appreciated that they have a little fridge to keep drinks cool! We didn't hear our name, and when we went up to ask for our order it was in their side fridge. Kept our drink cold and ice wasn't melted! They also have their shave ice right next door!

I hadn't been to the Kapolei location in quite a while, and I noticed they now have a new ordering…read moresystem. You can either stand in line and order as before or grab a table, scan the QR code, and order and pay directly from your phone. We decided to try the mobile ordering option. I ordered the Original Acai Bowl. As always, the presentation was beautiful, but the acai itself was disappointing. Instead of the thick, spoonable consistency I was expecting, the base was more like an acai smoothie. If I wanted a smoothie, I would have ordered one. The toppings were great, but the consistency of the acai really changed the overall experience. Service also felt minimal. Since we ordered and paid on our phones and had to get our own water, the only service we really received was having our food brought to the table. We still tipped around 20%, but it didn't feel like the level of service matched the tip. Overall, this visit didn't live up to my previous experiences here. While I appreciate the convenience of the new ordering system, the change in the acai bowl and the limited service make me question whether I'll be returning anytime soon.

@fortunefoodfinds: "Laugh S'MORE n' L.O.V.E. a LATTE! A S'mores Latte n' a Love is Love Matcha off…read moreof the June Specials Menu from COFFEE CRUISER HI who are open on Fridays, Saturdays, n' Sundays in Ewa Beach. Aside from the yuMmmy drinks we received complimentary Freezy Pops in flavors Banana Bread Latte n' Wicked (Mango) Matcha. Just ask n' if they have they'll give ya!" SERVICE: friendly, one person taking orders n' one person making drinks INTERIOR: n/a EXTERIOR: mobile coffee van, super cute, have a large standing umbrella over order n' pick up area , also have regular umbrellas available for customer use while standing in line (so thoughtful) WAIT TIME: 20 mins total. About 10 mins before placing order, another 10 mins in receiving drinks PARKING: free street OVERALL COMMENTS: first impression, the cruiser is so cute. Was drawn to the June Specials. Both drinks were beautifully presented. The s'mores latte was rich in coffee flavor, had a nice sweetness, n' was well made. The love is love matcha was an equal balance of strawberry flavor to matcha with bits of fruitiness from the fruity pebbles. A great drink to showcase pride month. The freezy pops were so good n' refreshing. Glad I was finally able to make a visit!

If you're a fan of the berry chantilly matcha from Whole Foods you'll love the April berry…read morechantilly special. Savory sweet matcha layered over oatmilk (my preferred milk of choice when ordering matcha lattes) mixed with almond and strawberry syrup. This can also be ordered as a latte. I went on a weekday so there was plenty of street parking and only 1-2 people in line. It was also nice and sunny out. The business has umbrellas if you need to shield yourself from the blazing Ewa sun or in the off chance of rain. Go check them out!

Coffee always HIT!!!!! To be specific the Afakasi with…read morevanilla cold foam is by far the best item on the menu and my favorite drink on Sundays before receiving GODs word. The ladies are awesome, always get big smiles . Super happy that I was in the area today. Got to stop by and enjoy some amazing coffee that's worth every dollar. Highly recommend 10/10 Hope one day Aloha Brew can have one van down my side of town cuz Starbucks ain't it. Mahalo to the team at Aloha Brew for always being on point with the coffee and the customer service.

Finally checking this spot off of my "bookmarked" list, don't know why it took me so long to try…read moreit. Look for the white van parked next to Geiger park along Kapolei Parkway. The small crowd of people shows how popular this local business is. Service was friendly and my drink came out quick. I ordered the Dirty Matcha with oatmilk, which is a matcha latte with a shot of espresso. It was just how I like it, not too sweet and the matcha wasn't chalky. There were other specialty drinks that piqued my interest but will have to come back another time to try them. Looks like they have monthly specials too - below is a pic of April's specials. Skip the big corporations and support this local small business!

I have a very busy day today so needed the pick-me-up from coffee bean. I love this location…read morebecause the staff are all so welcoming and helpful. Sometimes it can be slower w the morning rush, but I am never disappointed with their attitudes. I ordered the Large, Mocha, iced, protein latte today and it made me feel like a new woman like any other day that I order it.

I love the convenient location and come here pretty often. The drinks and desserts are always…read moreamazing (the pina colada scone ‍), which is why it's disappointing to have had such a negative experience with the service. Unfortunately, one employee in particular, Kyra, has consistently made my visits unpleasant. After multiple experiences, I've decided I will no longer be a paying customer. I hope management takes this feedback seriously and addresses the customer service issues, as this location has so much potential and the food and drinks deserve better service.

A Little A Latte is food truck located at Kapolei Regional Park. Their schedule & menu are posted…read moreon their IG account @alittlealatte. I've been following different matcha places and heard about this one through a repost from a friend... sooooo you already know... your girl gotta get some! There was a line when we arrived and it was so worth the wait! We ordered 4 drinks from their seasonal menu. The owners were so nice and friendly! Our drinks were ready quickly after ordering. Each of the drinks really stood out in flavor! The cookie butter matcha was so delicious and rich in flavor. The dragon rose lemonade was the perfect amount of sweet and tangy. The lilikoi cream matcha was amazing! A hint of lilikoi with every sip! Lastly, the strawberry guava lemonade was very tasty. It wasn't overwhelming sweet, but you could taste the two fruit flavors with every sip of the lemonade. It was super refreshing! It was perfect for a sunny day! So, if you're in the area, check em out and even if you're not... take a day to travel to someplace new. Ua pau ka moʻolelo.

Got to try matcha this time & it was good! You can definitely taste quality matcha, the milk…read more(didn't) overpower it. Wait time: about 15-20 minutes total, wasn't too bad. Parking: lucky to find street parking even if it was a busy football Sunday

Tiger sugar milk tea is the best! Fast service and…read moreconsistent taste Awesome customer service

Dessert milk tea yay! Always lighting speed at this place, zero wait or line , how do they do it?…read moreEven once I ordered 3-4 drinks and shaved ice with my family and still super fast! Is it because they are Chinese? I always talk to them when I go. Fast, friendly and the drinks are great and surprisingly cheaper than a Starbucks! Go get some, you won't regret it!

I needed to wait for my ride, so why not get a treat to fill the time? I was so excited to see that…read morethey had a coconut & pandan drink. "Coconuty w/pandan." Yummmy!! I decided to get a drink for my hubby, so I got him the lihing calamansi slush. He really enjoyed it. You can watch the fish they have for sale while waiting for your order. I'm glad that there were tables outside that I could sit at and enjoy my drink while waiting for my hubs.

Yesterday I tried Boba Cafe for the first time after a friend recommended it--and I'm so glad I…read moredid! Hands down the best boba drink I've ever had. The women behind counter was very sweet! I got a taro smoothie with Thai walls, boba, and ube ice cream... SO good! Definitely recommending this spot to my family and friends!