ALO Cafe Hawaii - SALT

Loved the açaí bowl options and matcha latte. Definitely would come back. Fair price. Updated from previous review on 2025-05-18

We had a vegan banana bread and an açaí bowl for breakfast, both were really good and tasty! What truly made the experience, though, was the friendly and welcoming atmosphere. It definitely deserves 5 stars for that!

The staff are very kind and I really appreciate their consideration for families with children. The Zen Shoyu Ramen has different ingredients such as bok choy, onions, roasted tomatoes, and sesame oil flavor, but my child said it was delicious and would like to eat it again. Smoothies are refreshing and delicious while still retaining the texture of fruit. For latte, you can choose from milk such as oat or almond.

Kid-friendliness: There are also sofa seats, so it seems like it would be good for families with children or strollers.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Nice to have a healthier option. They say they are free of refined sugar, and while using the term “plant based” aren’t vegan, but it seems like everything on the menu can be vegan. Hard to say since the menu isn’t labeled with V (or GF.)

I ordered the large acai bowl (which I confirmed is GF) and added vegan protein. My husband didn’t add protein, and I preferred his. The protein made it overly sweet (not sure what they use for protein, tho I assume it’s not sugar-filled.)

My other preference would be to have the granola on top only, not the bottom where it got soggy. Flavor was okay, but very soupy. Definitely not the best acai bowl I’ve had. And for $16 I hoped for a bit more. My husband’s did have cacao nibs (guess they forgot), and was a little icy. Next time I would skip the protein and add nut butter.
Other menu items looked yummy, so I’d like to try their meals.
Nice spots to eat inside or on the patio shared with Morning Brew. Someone sat next to us with Acai bowls from Lanikai Juice, which were filled above the brim…but not organic.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

The atmosphere was nice, service was very kind and helpful.
I can only comment on the açaí bowl as far as food goes. It was decent. Be sure to order without honey if you’re vegan. I liked that it wasn’t overly sweet. The texture was a bit less smooth than I prefer. I think it would’ve been better overall with the addition of peanut butter. This seems to be the size that everyone is going with now, but without additions it feels a bit light to me.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Nice to have a healthier option. They say they are free of refined sugar, and while using the term “plant based” aren’t vegan, but it seems like everything on the menu can be vegan. I ordered the large acai bowl and added vegan protein. My husband didn’t add protein, and I preferred his. The protein made it overly sweet (not sure what they use for protein.) My other preference would be to have the granola on top, not the bottom where it got soggy. Flavor was okay, but very soupy. Definitely not the best acai bowl I’ve had. Next time I would skip the protein and add nut butter. Other menu items looked yummy, so I’d like to try their meals. Nice spots to eat inside or on the patio shared with Morning Brew (go here for coffee & other vegan eats!)

The atmosphere was nice, service was very kind and helpful. I can only comment on the açaí bowl as far as food goes. It was decent. Be sure to order without honey. I liked that it wasn’t overly sweet. The texture was a bit less smooth than I prefer. I think it would’ve been better overall with the addition of peanut butter. This seems to be the size that everyone is going with now, but without additions it feels a bit light to me.

Awesome vegan food that tastes like normal food! Very friendly team. Kind to keikei. Nice location. Highly recommend.

Dietary restrictions: Vegan and vegetarian

Kid-friendliness: Great with children

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Heavenly Banana Bread Plate

Delicious plant based choices

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Heavenly Banana Bread Plate

Looove this place! Great atmosphere...delish PB bowl and iced cafe latte. Will definitely be back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Delicious!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Very friendly and kind staff. Plant based food is good and isn’t too oily like many “vegan” food options. Please check it out!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Their açaí bowl has very very good base- not too sour not too sweet. The shop is cute and their staff is very friendly. 🫐⌄🫐

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great service, great people and good food and smoothies!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The staff are friendly and kind.
If you are vegan🌱, please come and heal your stomach.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5