Perfect way to cool off on hot day at Aloha Coffee and Tea. They are located in the Waikele…read moreShopping Center between Men's Coach and Armani Exchange. We ordered Lychee Tea, Limemonade, Açaí Bowl. I had the Lychee Tea with lychee jelly. The sweetness is on point. Not too much, not too little, just made perfectly for my tastebuds. The lychee jelly is yummm but be careful when you're sipping your drink. I almost choke on of the jelly ;) My friend got their Açaís Bowl. This is good but it doesn't have something that makes it any different from the other açaí bowl. So that's good. It tasted good. The Limemonade is not something we'll order again. It was bitter. You can tastes the lime and lemon mixture but it has that bitterness tastes with every sip. I'm giving them a four because despite the busy line, the cashier and the same lady who makes the drinks is manages to greet you. She's calm and remained focused even after a customer brought up that he's been waiting patiently for his drink the last 25 minutes. He was probably exaggerating as I wouldn't wait this long to say something. The store offers a variety of drinks that I think would make it perfect for almost every tastebuds out there shopping. It's a great quick refresher mid your shopping or for an after shopping. Thank you for reading my review. Have a great week!

Don't know why there are such low reviews! I got the coffee and a bowl…read more..... This was the start of my review a month ago but after trying to go there 2 more times when online it says they are open and the doors are locked. I'm over it. Won't be going back. Please A. Get your online hours updated. And B. Post them on your door at a bare minimum.

I HAD to get coffee from here while on O'ahu. The coffee was delicious. We got the Mac nut latte…read moreand the lavender latte. They were so good! We got their açaí bowl and their ube bagel sandwich with a salad. It was the perfect breakfast. Due to the excitement around this chain, I expected to wait in long lines and brought my kindle. To my surprise, I was able to order there, wait 2 minutes for my drinks and food and was one my way within 6 minutes!! The shop was so personable, the cook came out and saw who I was so they could hand off my food when it was ready!! This is over the top service and I am so grateful for the extra mile. There were plenty of spots to sit and eat, I saw some people with their laptop out and books. I would love to sit here and sip the best coffee, but alas, I have a cute little daughter who was waiting for her açaí bowl back at our hotel. I would 100% be coming back and recommending it to my friends.

I absolutely LOVE Island Vintage Coffee! This has easily become one of my favorite coffee spots on…read morethe island. The coffee is always delicious, and they have, hands down, the best açaí bowls I've ever had. My go-to order is the Cacao Bowl paired with a Hawaiian Honey Latte, and it never disappoints. Everything is fresh, flavorful, and worth every bite and sip. The Kapolei location is my favorite. It has such a welcoming atmosphere, and the live music makes it even better. Whether you're catching up with friends, studying, or having a meeting, it's the perfect place to relax and enjoy some incredible food and coffee. If you're visiting Oʻahu or you're a local looking for an amazing coffee shop, Island Vintage Coffee is a must-visit. I can't recommend it enough!

They have the best seafood pancake! Whenever we go to the outlet I always have to get my seafood…read morepancake from here. The staff are friendly and I am usually served quick.

We came here for a quick casual lunch after the beach and it hit the spot! My boyfriend and I…read moreshared the seafood pancake and it was so yummy! I love how they make their pancake crispy and it was loaded with seafood in it. We also noticed it had mochi or rice cakes in it which is not something you usually see in seafood pancakes but it was a nice touch. The food came out fast and the prices are ok. I would definitely come here again for their pancakes and maybe try other things from their menu!

Fantastic little ice cream shop right next to Costco. Parking can sometimes be a challenge…read moredepending on the time of day but it's definitely worth the visit. You can even make it a pre-Costco shopping delight stop. The menu is always changing but it feels like there's always something delicious to be had. My favorite is the Rocky Road where they actually add marshmallows on top and toast it for you. The Buttah Cakes has also been a recent gem that we've tried lately and it's absolutely delicious. Since it's freshly made, it's rich, creamy, and even a little scoop goes a long way. They even make waffle cones in store if you want to spruce things up for your dessert experience. The staff are friendly and handle rushes of customers well for the size of the shop. We're lucky to have a great shop like this in central Oahu so you don't have to drive all the way to town for a great ice cream fix.

I have been coming here since they were first open but I have not gotten around to reviewing them…read moreuntil now. I was craving ice cream. Let's just say this place changed A LOT over the past years. Service: 3/5 Waited about 5 minutes to get my order taken. There was a couple in front of me and the worker was chatting with them only. I was not aware of what she was doing until I realized I was waiting for a bit so I looked for myself and saw she was making a waffle cone. Would have appreciated if she told me "Be right with you!" She at least said thank you for waiting. Service used to be a bit more efficient from what I remembered in the past. While we were inside and eating our ice cream, 2 parties came in. They were waiting for about 3 minutes and I saw one of them looking around for the worker who went to the back. All we did was just shake our heads at this moment... Food: 3/5 Holy, these scoops though too. My sister and I paid $11 total for these tiny kid looking scoops. Ice cream tasted good but tastes mediocre now. I wanted a fruity flavor so I got the honeydew flavor that tasted like a melona without the stick. My sister's peanut butter and strawberry one was pretty good. However, I remember when they used to have flavors that I could not get elsewhere but it feels pretty basic nowadays. They give bigger single scoops at Baskin Robbin's for the same price or even a couple cents more. Ambiance: 5/5 I say there's ample enough seating and it feels clean and comfortable. I like sitting near the window but I just don't like that their one and only trash can is right next to that table. Verdict: I am not sure if I will be coming back. I noticed their flavors don't change as much as they used to. I remember being excited to see what's new but after today it seems like they been keeping things the same for awhile now. Between the size of the scoops, service, and the flavors I am not sure if I want to come back.

It's tea time... In…read morethis summertime heat so whatever I'm doing and today was some retail therapy and as I was shoe shopping and since it's been awhile it had to be tea time and with the other tea spot was flooded with peeps I did a search and was so happy to find a spot with a short drive in the area. Taste Tea is located in Waikele Premium Outlet which is divided in to two section and Taste Tea is located in the area with Lowe's and Old Navy area and is found along the fence and not in the McDonald's food area. This tiny trailer does have it all like any full service store with menu filled with options for me it was the simple "Honey Iced Tea" and with the choice of teas it was Spring Tea my favorite with light sweetness was a nice and refreshing sip. The only downside is there not seating in this area regardless of the freeway vibe and is pretty much a grab and go situation though love the convenience of having this spot with lots of free parking does make very Taste Tea. Thank you!

Fast service, but this was absolutely water with a hint of tea. I got a jasmine milk tea with boba…read moreand the drink barely tasted like tea. The bobas also had little flavor. Really disappointed. I went on a weekend (Saturday) and there was no one in front of me, so they should not be rushed or anything. I would expect better. The area is convenient and parking is plentiful, but I definitely don't recommend this place. One of the worst boba drinks I've had.

The reason why I love CB&TL is because my drinks are always made to how I like it and because of…read morethe drive-thru. The drive-thru is very convenient when I'm getting coffee on my way to work. However, it does tend to get really busy and sometimes when I see how backed up it is, I just leave. I do feel that they prioritize the drive-thru over walking in because a few times I would just go in to order if the drive-thru is busy and the barista taking my order appears to be taking and making orders for the drive-thru. There were also a few instances I saw where you can't even go in to order and could only go to the drive-thru. I do understand when they say they're short-staffed and I see how it can get pretty busy. I'm just sharing my past experience but I do continue to come here because my drinks are always made to how I like it and I love that they're open a little later than other coffee shops! Some of the drinks I love: Iced Vietnamese Cold Brew (it can be strong sometimes) Iced White Chocolate Latte Iced Hazelnut Latte Iced Blended Cookies & Cream Iced Blended Caramel Iced Blended Cookie Butter (it can be really sweet) Li Hing Lemonade I love when they have Mo'Jo Mondays where they feature a drink for $3. They also do stamp cards and when you fill it up you get a free drink at any size.

I'm updating my previous review because the issue I experienced has been resolved. At the time,…read morethey did not accept tap-to-pay/contactless payments, but they have since added it, and I appreciate that they addressed the problem. The service has been consistently excellent. The line moves much faster now, wait times are much shorter, and the staff is always friendly and efficient. It's great to see a business listen to feedback and make improvements. I'm happy to update my rating to five stars and will continue coming back.

Came here for one thing only: banana pudding matcha. The matcha is potent and not bland or watery…read more It was the perfect color so I knew it was going to be good. I asked for half-sweet (I cannot stand sickly sweet drinks) and it still hit the spot! The banana pudding was nice and added creaminess and thickness to the drink. Other places with cream tops tend to melt faster. The banana flavor tasted natural and not so artificial tasting like some banana flavored drinks tend to be. Price was a little steep with the added $1 tip, but once in a while I would come back again for a treat. Not the best area as it tends to get congested but I do not mind it if I'm not in a rush to do anything else.

First the good, the açaí bowl was pretty good. We went with the cookie açaí bowl, it was perfect…read more Love the consistency and flavor of the açaí and how the cookie butter and cookie dough match perfectly. Unfortunately there is a bad! We waited at the window for a good 5 mins till we got any acknowledgment. The girl at the window saw us several times but never acknowledged us (she was making an order). At least say, "Hi, I'll be with you guys shortly". We also ordered the banana pudding matcha. It was bland, like watered down. I was hoping to like it because it was a popular flavor but it wasn't to our liking.

We tried banana bread matcha and coffee and both were delicious! Would highly recommend!read more

Went to the Besties and Boutique event at The Vault at Harbour center. They were letting the first…read more30 people to get free drinks at Sippin' Pretty but you could also order. They also were letting you pay the difference because the free drinks were the og matcha latte or the strawberry matcha. I opted to get the Velvet Valentine and my husband got the salted maple matcha. We loved both our drinks. Wait wasn't long. Such cute drinks and straws as well. I want to go back to try their other drinks as well! It was great for local businesses to support each other.