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

While in the neighborhood on this morning. 7/26/3026 I stopped by Local Joe. Unsure of what I was…read moregetting for my morning cup of coffee. It was a busy morning at Local Joes. It's great to see their cups are being filled with business. Soon as I walked in I was greeted & was helped immediately. The lady who took my order was very pleasant and greeted me with a smile. For myself I ordered an iced white chocolate mocha large. Came with 4 shots of espresso and choice of milk. I got it with heavy cream. Let me say it was made perfect! A little sweet but not overly sweet. Great balance of the espresso and sweetness. I'll definitely order this again. Cute little coffee shop. I noticed there were a few table games to play inside while you wait or enjoy your drink/food. There's outdoor seating and on street parking. Other parking stalls are located on the side of the swimming pool marked. "Local Joe." In hunt for a new coffee spot? Stop by Local Joes in Ho'opili & Support local.

If you're looking for a delicious ice cream place with local flavors, you need to stop by and try…read moreSage Creamery! Getting there took us some time- A) my husband and I were driving from the Aiea area to Ewa Beach... on a Friday afternoon, and B) parking was a pain, but we were able to find street parking pretty quickly. We knew what we were getting into before our drive, and I'm so glad we did because it was well worth the trip! The ice cream shop is fairly small- can't hold a lot of people and no seating inside, but there's plenty of tables outside, and the weather outside was just perfect with some sun and a breeze! The line moves quickly, so ordering isn't a pain at all! I ordered their calamansi dreamsicle and my husband got their root beer float, and both were 10/10! I wish I had a bigger stomach so I could've tried more of their flavors (like their strawberry guava one)! First off, the calamansi dreamsicle was really refreshing and creamy; it had hints of citrus, with a lemon/orange taste, perfect for a warm summer afternoon! My husband had the root beer float, which had their house-made vanilla ice cream and root beer from Maui Brewing Company (I didn't even know they made root beer)! It was delicious as well- I loved that I was able to see little black specks of vanilla bean in the ice cream, and the root beer had hints of honey in it! My husband and I knew the root beer tasted different (in a good way), but couldn't put our finger on it until I read the ingredients and saw that honey was one of them! Super yummy!! All in all, my husband and I agreed that we'll be coming back again to try different flavors!

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.

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!

Had a wonderful dining experience at Island Vintage Coffee in Kapolei. The staff provided friendly…read morecustomer service, and our wait time was minimal despite how popular this spot gets. The food and drinks were really good: -Island Style Plate: Very fresh and satisfying, complete with eggs, savory portuguese sausage, fresh papaya, avocado, a side salad, and grilled asparagus. -Braised Beef Loco Moco: Super rich and flavorful comfort food with tender braised beef and fluffy eggs over rice. Drinks: The iced matcha latte was smooth and perfectly balanced, and the mango smoothie was refreshingly sweet and vibrant. Definitely a 5-star visit--we'll certainly be coming back.

I went here a year ago and I found myself coming back again --and it was delicious just as I…read moreremembered. Generous portion. It's popular so grab an open table when you see it. Now you can order at the table with a QR code if you're dining in. We did isn't know and stood in the line...next time.

This coffee spot is to die for! The coffee cruiser VW van is absolutely adorable & super unique…read more The cruiser offers a variety of different coffee, tea, and matcha. I ordered a caramel apple latte since it was a special for the month of August. It included caramel syrup & green apple syrup. Coffee was lightly flavored, not overly sweet or overwhelming which I liked. Staff is incredibly friendly and I love the vibe and quality coffee here, will definitely be back.

Disappointing visit -- left with no coffee…read more I love supporting small, local businesses, but my visit today was really disappointing. I waited in line in the direct sun for over 20 minutes, only to find out the espresso machine had overheated. With only one person working inside the small van, the orders backed up, and I ultimately had to leave empty-handed with my time wasted. I understand running a mobile setup in the heat with a single barista is tough, but managing order capacity and having a setup for the heat (or equipment cooling) is essential. Hoping they can streamline their process and gear for peak hours, because I'd still love to see local spots like this succeed.

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 had a gift card for The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf so I finally got to use it recently. I looked…read moreonline ahead of time and saw they offer a new customer promotion on the CBTL app. Downloaded the app and made a new account. But, unfortunately when I tried to use the app to place an order, I discovered that the Hawaii locations are not on the app. I prefer to order ahead on an app instead of ordering in person so this was very disappointing. But I needed to use my gift card so I did stand in line and ordered in person. I got a hazelnut ice blended which was delicious. Just wish I could've ordered on the app. I didn't even think to ask if they do the new customer promo (like if I just showed them on the app). Oh well, I'll be back because I still have a balance on my gift card. And the Hazelnut Ice Blended did taste yummy.

Went to A Little A Latte on a Sunday morning around 8 AM when they were at Kapolei Regional Park…read more The line was SO long. We ended up waiting about 45 minutes, and there were only two workers handling everything. The person taking orders seemed to have tunnel vision and was very focused on getting through the line. They weren't the friendliest, but honestly, I can understand it given how busy they were and how much they had to keep up with. That being said, the coffee was REALLY good! So much flavor and definitely worth trying. I would absolutely get it again--my only hesitation is the crazy long line and wait time. Overall, great coffee, but be prepared to wait if you go during a busy morning especially over the weekend and during holidays.

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

I always order the iced cafe latte with coffee jelly. They have the best coffee jelly in the area…read more I think it is homemade. The owner remembers how I like my drink and makes it delicious every time. I wish they open one hour earlier but if I'm in the area for lunch, this is my go to cafe for drinks.

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've come to this boba shop probably over 20 times because their boba is definitely good. So…read morewritting this review i'm definitely going to be honest. Their boba is one of my favorite, they have lots of flavors and different kinds of mixes and in my opinion all of them are good! The downside is they do take kind of long to make your drinks. I get 2 drinks and wait 15 minutes minimum. If youre ever ordering and don't know what you want just wait on the side and look at menu because sometimes the owner is not as patient if you don't know what you want and she's ready. Never had a super bad experience customers service wise, so that's why i keep supporting local and their boba is one of the best!

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.