“Stopped by Sweet E’s Café this morning and had a fantastic experience! I ordered the omelet, and my friend tried the French toast—both were amazing, made with top-notch ingredients. The café itself has a great ambiance, cozy and welcoming. The staff was on point, too: attentive, friendly, and quick to keep our coffee cups full. Definitely left feeling satisfied and eager to return. Highly recommend giving it a try!“
“Food and service was awesome. I can't stand burritos that are full of rice or potatoes. This isn't one of those. The hangover burrito was awesome! We also had the the B.E.A.S.T. and the croissant French toast. They were all amazing!“
“Back for our second visit this week, and it did not disappoint!Food was unreal! Best tacos we have had on Oahu this trip.We had the pork and chicken tacos, and the zucchini fries - cannot recommend highly enough!Well priced too!I’d post some photos, but they’re in mah belly“
“You guys gotta come down and try this place. You like soft serve ice cream?? This place is the place to be. Got the niu ( coconut) ice cream and the ube cookies and cream. It's soooo good! Definitely a must try!!Parking: Parking is limited so come early. The place/ store opens at 1 pm .“
“Mud Hen Water had one of the more unique menus out of all the places we ate in Hawaii, with dishes that were an interesting fusion of Japanese, traditional Hawaiian, and many other cuisines.My favorite dish was the handmade pasta with venison, which was absolutely delicious and caused my wife to almost abandon her meal to try and eat mine. Hers was also fantastic, a crispy chicken dish that was tender, well-seasoned and really juicy.With excellent service, great food, and a laid-back atmosphere, Mud Hen Water is a strong recommendation for anyone in the Honolulu area looking for a unique dinner spot.“
“My wife and I loved this cute little place. It takes time for your burger because it takes time for goodness. The truffle fries are a must. The burger is very favorable. The bun holds up to all the toppings. That is a big deal. You have to put in a lot of thought to make a good burger. They have done this.“
“Stopped by for a drink after lunch here. Ordered a Brown Sugar Milk Tea with Boba. The boba was a good texture, easy to get in and out of the straw and not too chewy. The milk tea was just the right sweetness. Not too much ice either, which is a common issue I have. Store is very cutely decorated. Lots of pink. There's a flowery wall that you can take a selfie in front of. Staff is friendly and the service is pretty quick. They have a system that calls out your order number so you do need to pay attention. Depending on what you order it may take extra time to come out - yogurt drinks seem to take longer.“
“What a wonderful find. Yummy samples and helpful and friendly staff. The baked goods are delicious whether you're gluten free or not. They have both sweet and savory choices. You need to go here. They saved 2 turkey sandwiches for us to pick up on our way to the airport. We'll be back!“
“You won't believe the amazing 60th birthday party my uncle had at this place! The food and ambiance were absolutely incredible! We had live Hawaiian music played by my boyfriend, and our entire family danced the hula all night long! And let me tell you, that roast pig was to die for! It was so crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside...you have to check out the video I took! The location is unbeatable, right by the ocean and next to the Prince Hotel in Waikiki. Trust me, you don't want to miss out on this incredible experience!“
“Best breakfast spot around! There's a small self seating area with shade and the food is incredible! My scramble was delicious, my vegan husband was able to easily order off the menu, and my mom said it was the best omelet she's ever had!“
“This place is tucked away downstairs but soooo worth finding! The lobster rolls are the best I have ever had! No fillers- just lobster meat and butter on a toasted bun, side of aoli, chips and slaw for 29.99. It was a whole lobster! So good! A+++++“
“Amazing good service nice people, the donuts are to die for and you can watch them make them fresh for you. Really chill ambiance, relaxing and delicious. If you are visiting must visit, we live here and come regularly. Good prices as well.“
“TLDR: 10/10 recommend the Carne Asada burrito and Carne Asada Quesadilla.Wanted to wait until I was able to visit a few times before making a review. But this place has some of the best burritos in town. 10/10 would recommend if visiting from the west coast and wanting that authentic style burritos. Also they have great homemade salsas to choose from that pair very well with each dish. Also highly recommend the quesadillas if you aren’t in the mood for a burrito.Parking: I recommend parking in the Whole Foods parking lot and walking across the street.“
“Probably one of the best if not best breakfast spots we had on our Hawaii trip. Low key spot with delicious food with great ingredients. Not a huge menu but would definitely come back again (ate here twice in one week) Had the cuban breakfast and the ham & cheese sandwich. Both delicious.Ice lattes were good as well. Plus they were a good ole American portion size.“
“Get the fries.I mean, get anything it’s all good, but get the fries. I don’t think I’ve had better fries on island.The stuff is super friendly and funny. I usually just order and run off, but I actually stick around a lot here.Definitely recommend!“
“My husband loves their shrimp and grits. We had breakfast there once and returned for dinner. Food is good. I believe the husband is running the establishment with his wife and when we had dinner, their young kids were there too. Daddy was doing the cooking while mommy was mining the customers and they both the children. This made my heart smile. Trying to run a business with young kids, not easy. Family core, much respect.“
“Wanted something a "Little Sweet" and found it. The taro mochi violet was excellent. Not to sweet and just right. The guy that was working the front was very helpful and even gave us a sample of some amazing soon to come to the menu item. He was so happy when we told him we loved our items! Can't wait to go again.“
Vegan • $
“Blondie's is the best vegan restaurant on island in my opinion. It's the most similar to vegan comfort food that can be found in places like Portland and is really unlike any other food available on O'ahu. The atmosphere is lovely and the service is always top notch (Cybil is the absolute sweetest!). The restaurant is run by a mother-daughter duo and my heart is warmed every time I think of this. Even my non-vegan friends and family enjoy the food! Blondie's also happens to make my favorite smoothie of all time—the pipeline paradise. I have something of a smoothie obsession and I literally dream of this smoothie constantly. Highly recommend giving Blondie's a try!“
“Amazing food. Fish is so fresh. The bowls are dynamic and flavorful. After moving to Oahu, I became obsessed with poke and would go out of my way to eat it from different places. I found Aloha Cones one random day as I was looking for the nearest place. Since then I have not found a poke spot that I like more, and I did indeed keep looking. If you ask me, this is the best poke on the island. Two years and counting, Aloha Cones is still at the top of my list.“
“Delicious acai bowl!! This was my first time trying acai and wow this place didn't disappoint. The acai was perfect with the fruit, and granola on top. Definitely check this place out. The price wasn't bad either for the portion size. My husband had a smoothie which was also great!“
“Came here for lunch on a weekday. It was bustling but efficient.I got the club sandwich and I have to say, pretty damned tasty!! I love a good club sandwich. This had fresh tomatoes, fresh soft avocado, nice meats, and the bacon was perfect with just the right amount of crunch.The bagel it came on was delicious as well. It came with a tiny salad which had very fresh greens.I'd come back here in an instant! The place is kept spotless and service was friendly and professional.“
“This place is SO good! We got the Don buri chen, Miso smoked pork omelette, AND the cornflake French toast which we had "meh" hopes for but my goodness order it!?We ate so much yet didn't feel disgustingly full. The food is great and worth the price! Which isn't that crazy compared to other places here on the island.Service was also friendly and attentive.“
“Good shave ice. Tasty and giant portion for the regular size. The Darth Vader shave ice was very good. Very small shop but very quick service. The ice could maybe be finer texture but it was still very good. Will definitely come back for more!“
“We stayed at the Hilton Hawaiian Village, a 5-minute walk from the hotel, and it had good reviews, so we used it for a family trip.It was crowded so I waited for about 20 minutes before entering.The loco moco in the morning was heavy, but the smoothie and eggs Benedict were very delicious and satisfying.Breakfast at the hotel was expensive and not that delicious, so it was a good idea to eat it outside.“
“Kids wanted dessert after brunch. This a great real fruit topping option spot for shave ice instead of the sugary syrups at all other shave ice stores. It's a tiny little location on a busy street so you have to know where you are going. There's only 1 or 2 workers and the toppings are made fresh so there is a little wait. But it's all worth it in the end to get real fruit and unique toppings.“
“beautiful spot for a healthy feel-good lunch. So i consider their sandwiches OG deli-home style, meaning instead of outrageous amounts of meat n cheese, they layer on bountiful amount of neatly prepped veggies. some might say its bland, but i say its light n delicate. i felt good after, instead of bloated. the view is peaceful n beautiful. nice spot for a quiet lunch.Parking: avoid parking near costco!“
“7 Grady is said to have the best gelato in Hawaii!!A group of four girls came all the way from Waikiki to eat this haha. Just as I heard, it was so delicious and better than I could have imagined!!! I think the long walk was 120% worth it. My favorite, in particular, is the black sesame gelatoㅠㅠ I will definitely come back to Hawaii, so I promised to come again then!“
“My favorite place to get coffee! Cute little shop with welcoming workers who are very kind and efficient. This shop also has a cute outdoor seating area. Every coffee shop I go to, I always try the iced mocha but nothing compares to bean about town's iced mocha! I don't know what's in it but it's so addicting“
“This was my favourite shave ice spot of the four I tried during my visit to Ohau. It’s a bit more expensive than the others, but the portion is big, and the flavours were delicious. The syrups used in the ones I’ve tried didn’t have that artificial taste, and the shave ice had a delicate fluffy texture. I tried the Heavenly Lilikoi, and Pink Island, but you’re free to create your own flavour combinations.This is a kiosk set up in the bustling heart of Waikiki, where you are required to place your order on the tablet set up at the front, and when your order is ready they will call out your name for pick up. Other than that, there’s no real interaction with the people who work here. However, they were quite efficient, and the wait was never too long. I also noticed that they’re usually busier in the evening with longer lines compared to the afternoon.“
“A great combo of a Cafe that serves food, drinks, and desserts and attached to a climbing facility, yoga studio. I highly recommend stopping by and eating at this cafe. The service was fast and friendly and the climbing wall area was fun for the entire family.“
“I passed by and ordered at the recommendation of a bystander who talked this place up enough for me to order on a whim. Take out only took 15 minutes and there weren’t many people waiting ahead of me. The medium rare steak was lighter in color than expected but I was pleasantly surprised at the flavor and tenderness of the meat. My picky, meat-hating kid even enjoyed a few bites.We walked by later to see the sunset and the crowd for this place was much larger so definitely lucked out!“
“I’ll start by saying I have not had the gold standard of Maine lobster rolls. But I grew up in the PNW eating fresh shell fish of all kinds.This buttered lobster roll was delicious. It had a heaping amount of juicy lobster. The bun was toasted and held up well against the amount of butter. Wasn’t soggy. (I’d eat it right away though… might not be fabulous for take out.)You order at the inside window and then pick up and eat at the picnic tables on the patio. You can see it when you first turn into ward center. Right next to Rodger Dunn golf store. Food came out in less than 10 minutes.The staff was happy and friendly. After I finished eating, one of the girls asked how everything was and was genuinely happy to see that we enjoyed it.Worth the $20 for the roll. Especially considering this is Honolulu and the amount of lobster that was included.Parking: 3 levels of parking at ward center. It’s tight. But it’s free. Never have I not found a spot, even when busy.“
“Tried out this Hawai'i exclusive flavor called "The Cream." So good, 5/5. If you like Ube, you need to get this. It comes with ube, condensed milk, Rice Krispies, and graham crackers mixed in. Every bite has a slight nutty taste to it while still being creamy and having the ube flavor. Would love to get this flavor again as no other locations seem to have it. Service was good, nothing to complain about.“
“This place is a tiny little shack in a parking lot and it really packs a punch. We parked at the Taco Bell and walked to it. The girl working was super nice and told us about what was in the drinks. I got the coconut cloud chai which has some spiciness but more as an after flavor. The coconut cream is super yummy. My husband got a vanilla bean and brown sugar latte and it was great. Defiantly recommend going here.“
“10/10 must try this on your stay in Waikiki. One sandwich should be good enough for two meals, or to share. Super tasty, rich, creamy melt sandwich yumminess. We ordered ahead, picked it up and enjoyed at home balcony overlooking some nice views.“
“I was a bit skeptical at first as I thought all shaved ice was created equal. This place has ice that comes out in what I would describe as ribbons, giving it a bit different texture than any other shaved ice you’ve had. I went with the mango option and it was fantastic. Make sure you ask for the condensed milk to be poured on top, as it’s a little known secret. The service was fast and friendly. A great treat while you’re basking in the sun of the Hawaiian beaches.“
“New location inside Pearlridge by the food court near GNC and Genki. Same great items as their location in Kalihi. I absolutely love their desserts but I crave their soft serve. The vanilla with sprinkles reminds me of getting ice cream from the ice cream trucks as a kid! So happy they have a location close to home!!!“
“Passed this place by for months because I didn’t care for the “pro-Jesus” Bible thumping verse on the window outside but decided to overlook that this morning to see if it was as cute inside as it was outside and boy what an experience! Except for the Christian smut this place is a feast for the eyes and cute as HELL! Very cutesy but tastefully Sanrio/Harajuku oriented literally from top to bottom. My wallet was opening up all by itself. But on top of that the young man that took my order, after patiently waiting for me to finish taking pictures and videos was thoughtful, sweet, thorough and friendly. My mocha was spot on and although my orange cranberry scone was more biscuity than sconey there were a ton of other items on my list to try next time around including vegan options.What made this place stand out, though, was KINDNESS! There was an older, barefoot, unkempt man in a hospital gown that came into the store and ordered a coffee to go. He had trouble speaking and trouble walking but the young man took his order, served him and then came out to the door and opened it for him so he could walk out easily. When the same man came in later for a second cup of coffee the young man’s friend, who was also a customer, took note and got up and opened the door for him. THAT’s aloha! Put me to shame - I was kind of scared of that man. But those young people showed compassion and aloha. I love it and I’ll be back!“
“Order = 1 iced Lavender Latte 12 oz + 1 hot Lavender latte 16 oz.So tasty we lacked the time for a photo.Feeling satisfied and energized. Music selection was on point for the vibes.Staff were kind and pleasant to interact with.Loved that are open at 630am.“
Hot Dogs • $
“Awesome Big John All-Beef Dog. Loaded with spicy mustard, onions, jalapeños, and relish. Excellent taste and filling! Nice variety of dogs, toppings, chips, and beverages. Don’t miss this pop-up stand near the Hilton and Ilikai Boat Harbor.“
“We had an absolutely amazing experience! I ordered the vegan 4 course and my friend had the Chef's 10 course. First of all, it's difficult to find a vegan course menu from a fine dinning restaurant, the taste was outstanding! From the, beet salad, curried chow fun noodles, chickpea Madras over rice and finally the mango tapioca..every dish was perfection! My friend enjoyed every dish as well she said everything was absolutely delightful. She especially had high praises for the Samoan crab shumai, duck confit katsu bao, squid luau agnolotti and the condensed, flavorful, out of this world 90 day dry age beef.The strawberry panna cotta was to die for! First unsure if she could finish a 10 course meal but she finished everything happily! We had the most delightful first class dinner, thank you PAI Honolulu. You are one of the BEST Restaurant in town!“
“So this place is super close to my condo so I asked my two friends if they'd like to check it out. Oahu is just generally so behind when it comes to quality Mexican food but I had high hopes. Anyway, ordered the three tacos with beans and rice. Two shredded beef and one chicken. The shredded beef tacos were on point, really delicious. The chicken taco was good but not quite as good as the beef. Whole pinto beans, very tasty. Sadly the rice wasn't so good, definitely lacking flavor but mixed with the beans okay. Overall, I was surprised. I've eaten Mexican food all over California, LA, San Diego etc and this was good. The tall guy taking orders I think could have been a bit friendlier, he seemed a little annoyed by some questions I had about the menu. So that and the rice knocked my rating from 5 to 4“
“Food wise they really deserve five star, best açaí bowl for me in Honolulu. However customer service first time they deserve a one star, stand there for five minutes, two staff a lady and a guy just talking to each other, no one wants takes the order.. I was shocked. Second time I went back for the food, the guy was super nice. I guess it depends on who’s working, but still, the first time experience was not something I would like to experience.“
“I love me a good sandwich! I'm not too well-versed in Italian authencity but Bocconcino was so fresh and filling that I would love to come back again and try their other selections. It's a small shop where they sell deli meats, pasta, wines, and other ingredients. I love that they have a covered designated eating area next door -- the convenience! The pictures fooled me because it didn't look too big until I held the Bolognese in my hand...I'm so glad my friend and I shared it because there was no way I could finish it all in one sitting. However, we also ordered the Prosciutto Arugula Pizza and I was struggling to take a bite because of the sandwich. Depiste being full, I loved everything and wouldn't mind coming back again! The wait can be pretty long so it's highly recommended to participate in their online ordering system. They have a couple stalls in front but we parked at Whole Foods and walked over“
“A friend of mine who is from the area said this is a must stop for the best açaí bowl on the island. So I had to try it. And he was right. The Tropical Tribe Bowl with the tropical topping and bee pollen was the way to go. It truly was the perfect bowl and everything about it was tasty. Plus, you can sit outside and soak in the beach vibes and watch the sunset. A solid experience overall and a place I recommend you visit.“
“The katsu is good. Light and not overly oily. They should serve it with the mustard dollop like in Japan and with sesame dressing for the cabbage but, other than that, a very good product. The only turnoff is the fact that they serve it in a takeout container even if you eat in.“
“Best sandwich in Waikiki!! We saw the good reviews and stopped by here today. We were in awe at how quickly they were working through orders. They were so busy they didn’t stop working yet somehow managed to remain so friendly and nice to their customers. The man who served us and the girl who made our sandwiches were both so nice and friendly. As for the sandwich, it was a solid 10/10. I’m gonna have to come back again before I leave as man it was delicious!“
“First time to Repetti’s Italian/pizza joint today, and wow was I impressed. I was immediately happy to see it was casual; they make it easy to order at the counter if you want to take your food to-go, or let you pick a seat if you opt to dine in. The portions were giving, and all the food is reasonably priced. There’s only around 20-25 seats, but there was no wait when we went around 5pm on a Tuesday. They start you out with complimentary garlic bread sticks served with a light marinara sauce. We ordered and the food was ready about 10 minutes after. We had the rigatoni bolognese ($17.95) that came with a side salad, and the garlic shrimp ($11.95). Both were seasoned perfectly and the food was delicious. Will definitely be back to try the pizza and other items. Highly recommend!“
“Lovely friendly staff!.. great coffee and food..We stopped in here several times during a week in Honolulu and were always greeted with warm hospitality. The space is bright and clean, with a cool mural.. the vibe is just a little “corporate” but in a local small business kinda way, so it works..Definitely recommend.“
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“Best açai bowl!!! Had it at least 3 x on our trip. Great customer service, great options and great ambience. Instagram post worthy dishes. I’m not a big waffle person but added it to my last açai bowl order and wow these were also good! Our party of 4 all enjoyed our food choices. Keep up the big smiles and great work :)“