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    Thang's French Coffee & Bubble Tea

    4.7 (577 reviews)
    Closed 8:30 am - 6:30 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Mocha coffee  smoothie
    Jo Y.

    Thangs French Coffee & Bubble Tea is known for its fruit smoothies and boba, bubble tea, and Vietnamese iced coffees. With many boba shops coming and going, Thangs continues its steady business since 1997. Owner Thang Van Le and his wife immigrated to HI in 1991 for a better life. After doing random labor work for a number of years, he started selling Vietnamese iced coffee from a horse carriage in Maunakea Marketplace in Chinatown in 1997. It became a hit, and with its popularity, they moved to a brick-and-mortar shop in the City Square Shopping Center in Kalihi. Thangs' smoothies stand out from others, as they use real fruit instead of powder for authentic flavor. With its creamy texture, there are many flavors to choose from, such as avocado, banana, mango, watermelon, dragon fruit, lychee, and more. There are also unique mixed smoothies, such as strawberry taro, mango lychee, pineapple coconut, and mango coconut. All smoothies include boba (can request no boba) and come in one size, which appears to be large. They also specialize in Vietnamese iced coffee and smoothie, as well as mocha coffee smoothie. I've had the strawberry, mango, strawberry mango, and mocha coffee smoothies and loved them all! Yes, creamy, delicious, refreshing on a hot day, and knowing that fresh fruits such as local mangoes are used! I would love to try a different flavor each time but always end up with the same thing, knowing how good they are! While prices have increased over the years as for everything else, they are competitive with other establishments. And a great convenience to stop at nearby Thangs whenever I am at Costco gas station. Customer service is friendly and efficient, and orders are made to order and processed within 5 to 10 minutes, depending how busy it is. With the blenders going full speed, the owners have installed a microphone when you're placing your order so that the communication is clear. The charming shop has refrigerators with clear windows showing the many fresh fruits that are being used. The ceiling trellis has fake green vines and fruits hanging, and the walls have fruit art and pictures of items that can be ordered. There is a counter with bar stools with the intent to enjoy your drink; however, most patrons use them to wait for their takeout orders. A clean, cozy, and pleasant shop. Cash only, with an ATM machine located in the shop. Hours of operation are: Mon to Sat 8:30a to 6:30p and Sun 8:30a to 5p. Located across from Kamehameha Bakery near Sugoi Restaurant, free parking is available in City Square's parking lot that is shared with other vendors; it may be difficult to find available parking during peak dining hours. Due to Thangs' great quality and authenticity of their products, friendly and efficient customer service, and affordability, I will certainly be back to quench my thirst. I just love their smoothies and know that you will too!

    Ngan S.

    LEGIT smoothies and juices made with real fruit. You can absolutely taste the difference in freshness & the prices are good. The boba is fresh and soft, so you can tell it wasn't just sitting out for days. We ordered the soursop/lychee combo and it was DELICIOUS. Definitely a current favorite. When we came the line was long but they're able to process the orders quickly. Parking is shared with many other businesses but we had no issue finding a slot. Only downside is CASH ONLY but they have an ATM inside the business.

    Coffee slushie w boba 20% sweet
    Ka'ipo R.

    My go to boba place. It's a farther drive but worth it as they use real fruits and have many choices like Mung bean and Coconut, my other 2 favorites. It's a family, husband and wife business I think. They're always nice even when they get busy.

    Carol W.

    Gotta go to Thangs especially during these hot summer months!! They use fresh fruits , boba balls always fresh, blended drinks are perfectly smooth and cheap! As busy as they normally are, they are always super nice. Don't let the long lines discourage you from ordering as they are fast in making the drinks!!! You won't be disappointed! FYI...cash only, they have an ATM machine in the store Only one request is I wish they would include on their menu is Vietnamese yogurt w/ fresh strawberries.

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    Gladys B.

    ** cash only! But there is an atm ** Perfect pick-me-up after eating near by like the ramen place or sugos, or jay's sushi or after Chuck E. Cheese Went on a Monday afternoon in the summer, waited about 5 minutes after ordering Spent $14 on 2 drinks My go-to is the avocado "no pearl"/ boba

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    Kaliko P.

    "Tutti Fruiti" - Little Richard. Fresh fruit smoothies and bubble tea. All kinds of fresh fruits in the glass display. Don't know why I didn't review this place before as it's my third time here. I also don't know why I don't try anything else because I get the same thing every single time - honeydew with bobba. My son got the banana with bobba. I teased him and said he picked something that was so plain, but I do admit, it tasted very good. Everything they make tastes good, but how would I know - I always get the same thing. I loved the fruity rooster decorations sitting on the shelves. I found them on eBay and people on eBay go crazy for these rooster decorations. This place not only is good for the tastebuds, it's good for your mind too. My mind was tantalized by these fruit roosters...must have... Lots of narrow parking stalls in this small strip mall. I park on the lots closer to the street and walk over. I hate small stalls. Two drinks, approximately $13.00. CASH ONLY. If you forget there's an ATM machine in the shop but it looks sketchy.

    Harrison H.

    Quick service, drinks were great. Inside was clean and has chairs to sit down ", bar style seating. Cash only!

    Sweet decor
    Kim P.

    Wonderful service, tons of options we got the avocado taro root smoothie and it was just really wonderful. Worth the scavenger hunt to find the shop!

    Fruit
    Rebecca C.

    Cash only! A regular smoothie boba will run you $7.50. Their menu prices are consistently changing! Not entirely sure the price matches the product, but it was good boba. They use fresh fruit to make their smoothies, and it's not icy either which is absolutely amazing! You can taste the fruit flavor. The boba is not too sweet and chewy. Be prepared to wait a bit as they make each order individually and there usually is a line out the door. Lots of parking!

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    May M.

    Refreshing drinks! I thought my drink would be 100 % fresh fruits, they added too much sugar on my watermelon boba drink, too sugary for me! It's good to try when you're thirsty, but not healthy at all.

    Watermelon & Strawberry Mango smoothie
    Mimi B.

    This place is such a hidden gem!! I love that they use fresh fruit and it's delicious. Service was quick and helpful. Not much seating inside but a great place to pick up a smoothie/boba. Keep in mind it's cash only!

    Chanel D.

    Heads up: in store they are cash only! I recently discovered that you can order ahead on the Uber Eats app and pay with card that way There is parking right in front of the store but if there isn't any you can always drive towards the Pet Store. There is ample parking there. So many different fruit smoothie combinations you can try at Thang's. When you walk in they always have fresh fruit in their display. It is a bit cramped in there and noisy when the blenders are going off but that's why gives this place its charm. My favorite flavors to get are the soursop, blueberry banana, and the watermelon smoothie when it's in season. Summers coming and this is a great way to cool down. Average price of a drink would be about $7.50. Not too bad considering the price of fruit and supplies. Highly recommend! I've been going for years and I've never tried a flavor combination that I didn't like.

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    The price is a bit high but they have exceptional drinks and fast polite customer service!

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    They make one of best smoothies in Honolulu! Lots of great flavors! Great price and great portions!

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    A newly met Yelp friend, Irene M…read more (https://www.yelp.com/user_details?userid=PtyUDtn4Is6S0TFRW9EOLQ), introduced me to this business when I mentioned my impending KCC farmers market visit. After walking the aisles, I saw their prominent sign at their stand as well as the crowd around it (). We studied the menu as we waited our turn with three people ahead of us. It was an easy decision for me with my propensity for pineapple drinks in ordering the Ginger Kolada (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=emfkmx2ayYTc9WInmUryjA). I was a little worried about the ginger flavor overwhelming the coconut and pineapple flavors but they were quickly dispelled. This was a refreshing drink and the ginger added a crispness to it along with the mint. I would get this again. My friend enjoyed his hibiscus drink. After ordering, we walked to the left of the tent where they made an expediting station. As drinks were made, the attentive gal called out order numbers. After a 6-7 minute wait, we were on our way. It was interesting to watch the mixologist craft the drinks akin to watching a bartender at work. I look forward to stopping here again and perhaps trying a seasonal flavor. If not, that Kolada will do.

    Not being gingerly of how amazing Pacifikool is!…read more Found them at the recent Food and New Product Show at the Blaisdell and the first thing I noticed is how stunning their drinks are :) me and my besties both stopped in our tracks and were just at awe at the same time trying to narrow down our choices to which one to have. As we are very similar in foodie like we both got the Peaceful Gratitude "Matcha Ginger Latte" which had the not of today's special and is the reason for ordering it as if it's not always available you need to try it and come on it's Matcha! Watching the staff put it together is like a bartender magic using 100% pure hand-crafted Hawaiian ginger is exactly something we both need as we both came straight from a long day at work the exhaust we both have was strengthen by this amazing sip we both inhaled...not before we cheers to ourselves lol! The vibe the staff exhume is just incredible so happy, friendly and willing for us to get that pic we really wanted as these drinks are just almost too stunning to sip. You can also find them at the KCC market on Saturday and Thursday nights in Kailua you must give this cool place a try! Thank you!

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    4.7(252 reviews)
    2.4 mi
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    The only smoothie spot I will be going to from now on. Recently discovered Fancy Fresh Food Shop…read more(not even through social media) and I don't know what rock I've been living under my entire life lol. My bf and I got the reusable jars so we could come back for $7 refills. This smoothie is such a good deal, idk if you can find fresh fruit smoothies for this price anywhere else on the island. My first time here I got the strawberry lychee, which was super good!! If you want a less sweet option the passion fruit mango has more of a tang/tartness. We got lucky the first time we came (on a Sunday morning), as there was no line. The second time we came there was a wait of about 10 people in front of us!! I'm told that's pretty normal for this shop. While waiting in line the sweet owner handed out samples of the strawberry blueberry smoothie--also amazing and a combination I probably wouldn't have ordered on my own. The strawberry guava and strawberry banana smoothies are also as you might guess SO good. 10/10 I will be coming back with my reusable jar soon!!

    Love me a good ol'fashion mom & pop shop! They don't skimp on fresh in their shop name. Whole…read morefruits, freeze dried fruit, sliced and ready to-go fruit is available for purchase. Menu selection is packed w/ all kine! You can even build your own. $7 for 24oz $10 for 32oz (refillable for $7) Parking is slightly tight and entrance is on S. Beretania right after the shop so drive slow to see it. Reverse parking recommended to make easy exit. Shop owner is a sweet lady! It's just her so be patient and kind. The wait is not long. They use real fruit for their smoothies, non of that fake syrup stuff, you can taste the difference. No sit down area, it's an order to go kinda spot. My faves so far: Freeze dried fruit packet $15, dragonfruit & strawberry smoothie $7. Definitely returning!

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    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.

    Decent food but poor service…read more Nalu Health Bar & cafe is located in the south shore market at Ward on the ground floor. Seating is limited so it may be difficult to find seating especially during high traffic meal times. May have better luck finding seating outside. I've been here multiple times for lunch and had multiple different items. The acai bowl are good. I like getting the Nalu salad which is always a decent serving and tastes fresh. The sandwiches are also pretty tasty. My main issue is the service. I'm not sure if part of their training is to ignore the customer as much as possible because that has been my experience on multiple occasions. The most recent visit, I had ordered online and was going to pick up m food for takeout. There were three workers at the front just talking. I walked to the counter and was ignored. I could see where the orders are placed and didn't see anything there so figured my order wasn't ready yet. I stood on the side for at least 5 minutes without any greeting or acknowledgement. Not a single person made eye contact with me. When I saw an order placed on the back counter one of them grabbed it and placed it on the takeout counter without calling out the name and went back to chatting. I had to actively try to get their attention at which point I was looked at like I was bothering them. Asked if my order was ready and was handed it without any further interaction. I don't expect happy go lucky people and conversation but at least basic customer service.

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    4.3(88 reviews)
    1.2 miDowntown

    Hello Again will have me coming back again! My friend Li Y. recommended we stop by here so I could…read moretry their matcha. I'd been curious about trying their matcha offerings, so I was excited. We came on a holiday morning, and there wasn't anyone inside. The cafe is cute and vibey! Love how pet-friendly it is with the polaroids--I'd definitely bring my pup here. There's also a decent amount of seating to hang out or work at. Service was fine. I ordered at the register, and she made my drink immediately. I was intrigued by their Haupia Matcha Latte. I love all things Haupia, so it seemed like the perfect match. I got the Haupia Matcha Latte with Oat Milk, and it was superb. I loved how creamy it was, how the sweetness of the haupia shone, but the earthiness of the matcha was still there. I'd definitely recommend this drink and am curious about their others. Hello Again is a nice cafe addition to Chinatown. With all the cafes in the area, it's worth a visit if you're a matcha lover like me. Find the cafe off Nuuanu Ave., unassuming on the outside but nicely sized once you go in! Parking is limited to the street or nearby municipal parking.

    Went to China town with a group of friends, and we love coffee, café vibes and matcha. We ordered a…read morenumber of things like their tiramisu latte, matcha haupia (this one was great), cereal latte and the cardamom rose latte. We even sat, took some photos and enjoyed the cute doggie wall of photos. Unfortunately however, a forth down the latte we ended up throwing them away because the Cardamom latte had a live cockroach clinging onto the inside of the cup and upon further inspection, one of the tiramisu latte had a roach leg. We ended up throwing them all away! And talk about gross...

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