Like I mentioned in the caption, I'm not exaggerating when I say the açaí bowls at Aloha Aina are…read morethe best I've ever had. That's a huge claim, but nothing else has come close for me. The flavors, the texture, the freshness, everything is just spot on every single time. And honestly, it's not just the açaí bowls. Pretty much everything on the menu stands out. The smoothies are incredible, the ingredients always taste fresh, and somehow everything feels healthy while still tasting great. One of my favorite spots to grab something quick that actually tastes amazing. The staff and management are awesome too, and the whole place just has a really good vibe. You can genuinely feel the Aloha in everything they do. God, I love this place. Here's a tip: order online from their website and skip the line. There is always a line and it's so much faster to just walk in and have your item already waiting for you. You just go straight to the counter for pick up and bingo bango.

Ordered the Puhi smoothie, the adapt mushroom drink and the mermaid bowl…read more All gorgeous colors. Good portions and great flavor ! Very unique options and lots of to choose from.

This was a very cool and unique stop during our tour of Kauai. I would call this the perfect place…read morefor someone who likes fun beverages but not necessarily alcohol. I grabbed a flight of different ginger beers (they have roughly six or more varieties on tap). I was able to try out some of their old school arcade games while sipping on different ginger beer varieties. The guy behind the counter was very chill and helpful with our questions. One consideration, their hours are very limited (close at 2:30ish), so plan to stop here early in the day. Although to be fair, the island pretty much shuts down after dark, so hopefully you're not looking for a bunch of nighttime activities in general.

Creative, refreshing, and dangerously good. This has…read moreofficially become part of my weekly routine. If I could put a keg of this in my apartment, I wouldn't hesitate for a second. The rotating flavors keep me intellectually surprised and my taste buds genuinely delighted. Standouts so far: Spirulina ginger beer Lavender ginger beer Holiday ginger beer

Rainbeau Jo's was honestly one of the best coffee experiences I had in Kauai. I'm glad I stopped by…read moreon the way to the airport for one last caffeine fix. From the moment we walked in, the staff was incredibly kind and welcoming -- you can immediately feel how genuine and positive the energy is in this place. Its so cutely decorated! Looks like one of those cute coffee places in San Diego and reminded me off home :) Beau himself served us, and he truly made the experience unforgettable. He was so friendly, so warm, and just one of those people who instantly makes you feel comfortable. You can tell how much love and passion goes into this shop, and it really shows in the way they treat every customer. The drinks were amazing -- seriously some of the best we had on the island. Everything tasted fresh, high-quality, and made with so much care. Pair that with the fun, happy vibe of the shop and it just made the whole stop feel special. We're already saying we can't wait to come back to Kauai just so we can come here again. If you're in Lihue, this place is an absolute must-visit.

Do yourself a favor and make this your first stop after getting off the plane in Lihue, you won't…read moreregret it! Such amazing vibes in this shop, and they serve great coffee and bagels! Beau is hilarious and friendly, he kept the line moving but also made connections with everyone who walked through the door and everyone at the register. He even gave us a recommendation for a waterfall to visit nearby to take pictures at. I got to Coco Crunch Ombre which he said is a customer favorite and back on the menu for right now. It was sooo tasty, caramel and coconut creamy heaven. The coffee had great flavor and wasn't bitter or watered down. It was the perfect pick me up after landing in Kauai at 9:30am. We also tried the bagels, including the Jimmy Pesto on a rosemary bagel and the Brahvocado with added pesto cream cheese on an everything bagel. The bagels were fresh and had the perfect chew and crisp to them. The pesto cream cheese was full of flavor. There are indoor seating available and they also have a to-go window outside that you can pick up mobile orders if you're in a hurry. Parking is available behind the shop, it has signs letting you know it's parking for their shop. Definitely look forward to visiting again soon and trying a new drink option

We drove up to the Granola House remembering how much we loved it two years ago. This place is not…read moredisappoint. We ordered two different bowls. Both very different but amazing. We had the Kauaian Bowl and the Wailia Bowl (sorry for my spelling). The peanut butter granola was great. The chocolate chips add a perfect flavor and crunch to the açaí. This place is well worth your time! We loved this so much we came back again the next day!!

We got some açaí bowls and the blend was great. For the price, wish they added more granola or…read moretoppings to it felt like it was only on top and when you reach the bottom it was all the açaí blend left. Great little view and seating area. Coffee was good too!

Hands down best shave we have ever had!!!! Planning to go back again. We are staying 30 minutes…read moreaway but it's worth the drive. Nothing artificial tasting and huge portions. It is literally one of the best things we have ever had! We got the Ube, root beer float, and the Lava flow. All of them were insanely delicious. If you want authentic shave ice with amazing quality ingredients and fresh fruit, it's worth the drive!!!!!

The shaved ice was good, just would have preferred to have more custom options like selecting what…read moresyrup to add. Additionally, it needed more flavor as when I reached the pure shaved ice part I did not have much syrup to mix in. Overall it was a refreshing treat!

Well organized and stocked natural food store. We were able to find all our favorites and…read moreessentials. Friendly and helpful staff.

Such a fun little grocery store -- tons of cute, unique stuff and super easy to get lost in. Love…read moretheir local products, and when they have fresh local mangoes, don't even think twice, and don't look at the price tag, grab them!

Simple, delicious and natural! We loved the salad and the soup was my favorite. We stopped here…read moreafter we landed, it's a 5 min drive from the airport. Highly recommended if you're craving something home made, locally sourced and simple.

You just got off the plane and you're starving but you want something good, healthy and has Aloha…read morespirit. The Greenery Cafe is the spot. 5 min from the airport, you will not be disappointed, in fact you'll be thrilled! As an added bonus stop here on your way home and pick up lunch and tell them you're headed to the airport and they'll wrap up your lunch in foil (bring a freezer bag to keep cold and eat on the plane and make your fellow passengers extremely jealous)

Jamba Juice (now just Jamba) in the Kukui Grove shopping center is right by the entrance near CVS…read moreand on the way heading into the area where DejaVu Surf is. I like this healthy alternative for smoothies, acai bowls and such. The one thing different about this Jamba is that you can add boba to any drink. Pretty cool since this added ingredient is only at locations in Hawaii. Also this is the only Jamba on the whole island of Kauai. Friendly service. Good, refreshing, healthy drinks. What's not to like. Add boba.

Workers so monotone, didn't seem like they enjoyed their job. No greeting, no "have a nice day"…read more It's nobody's fault you don't enjoy your job.

We stopped in because we kept passing by Kauai Fruit & Flower "The Pineapple Store" on the way back…read moreto our hotel. We wanted to come in and see what this is all about! Parking was on the side in a cramped area because they share a spot with all the arts & crafts tents outside the store. The interior was very large but not much merchandise. Seems like they ship and deliver pineapples?! But didnt see any pineapples sitting around. I walked up to the counter to order 2 drinks and waited over 10 mins to be helped. The lady (owner?) was running around doing different things. They had 2 people behind the counter making smoothies but they didnt offer to help or take my order. Finally after 10 mins of waiting, she asked for my order and I ordered 1 papaya smoothie and 1 pineapple juice. It took awhile for her to make it and finally was ready to pay (but the other 2 staff member couldnt help?). A guy who was sitting outside that finished his drink barged up and wanted to pay. But then he saw me standing there and offered to have me pay first. The whole experience is a bit bizarre. Seems like an unorganized business.

This is where you go on the way to airport when you want to bring Pineapples on the Plane with you…read moregoing home. Hawaiian Air allows each passenger to check in 1 box of Pineapples FREE --no extra baggage charge provided the box is less than 10 pounds. Here they have boxes with handles for 2 or 3 Pineapples. The very nice older woman who runs this place says they pack the Pineapples fresh everyday and you have a 1 week to eat them after you get home. You cannot pick the Pineapples--they are packed by her, box sealed, and certified for clearance at the Airport. All Pineapples have to go through an inspection at the airport--there is special place for that near check-in. Now this is KEY: You are not allowed to leave Kauai with Pineapples grown in Kauai! The only Pineapples certified for Air Travel back to the Mainland are the Maui grown Pineapples. She will not certify for air travel the local Pineapples. They also make Pineapple smoothies that were great. They also cut up and sell local Pineapples for your hotel which which were also great. Easy free parking in the dirt lot. Stop here to bring Pineapples back home with an easy to carry box or buy pre-cut local Pineapples for your hotel room.

Excellent food and service in a casual setting. Would definitely go back. We were a party of 5…read moreand we all enjoyed our food, our empty plates and smiles proved it.

Best Mexican food on the island! Very fresh and delicious…read more The fresh flower petals on the tostadas are a wonderful touch!