“Day 2, and back again. Started with the Poi Malasadas which are fresh, hot and totally delicious. But what brought us back was the bagel and egg sandwich... big Dave dreamt of it last night. A good value for the cost and an unexpected flavor combination. Service is fast but since things are made to order may take a bit depending on how many orders are ahead of you.... Hence the poi malasadas to take the edge off. you don't want to see big Dave hungry... just saying. Seating is in the back of the grocery store... on picnic tables inside... but you can take it to go and sit outside in a park or over in the outdoor mall across the St. Highly recommend.“
“I feel like this place is underrated. Food is great and super fresh. Have a lot of variety to fit everyone's wants/needs. My wife ordered the veggie sandwich. Bread was delicious, veggies fresh, and flavor was delicious. I ordered an açaí bowl. Loved the fresh PB scoops on top with fresh fruit. Staff were friendly and service was prompt. Nice little seating area outside or you can head down to the beach.“
“It's a decent café. They have lots of things to choose from, from breakfast to children's games. The Chai tea latte and cheese Danish have been my go to straps for breakfast. The kids get cereal cups and they provide milk at the counter. It's so nice they have almond milk as an option for those that do not drink cows milk. I gave four stars because the wait in the morning can be very long.“
“Awesome homemade food served by an awesome family. Had a Caesar salad with Ahi and my family also tried the ice cream sandwiches on home-made ginger cookies and one on snicker-doodles. Would go back in a heartbeat. Super friendly place to eat.Dietary restrictions: They had some veggie options and several gluten free options.“
“The food is really good. I had an omlet with the grilled cornbread and hashbrowns. The omlet was very tasty. I ate the whole thing. You have to get the grilled corn muffin for breakfast. Their lunch is good too. They have local beef for their burgers. They are open for dinner on some evenings and the dinner is just as good. It also has a bakery with pastries and sliced cake. Very yummy. They have plenty of staff that help get you seated and clean up quickly so others can get a table. You order first then get seated. It all works out. It has a diner feel to it. You can sit outside or inside. It is a popular spot so come with patience while you wait in line.“
“Delicious, fresh food. The pizza was a nice surprise, as we didn't see it on the menu. While we were ordering, one of the chefs brought it up and told the woman taking orders it was available. Wow was it delicious! Hanapepe swinging bridge is basically right across the street which was also really fun to see. We will definitely return again when on Kauai.“
“Made to feel very welcome herePlenty of parking (no charge)Walking tour of around 20 minutes was self guided and very interestingCoffee tasting was fun ?Wide selection of coffee, cakes and ice cream to buyRestrooms ? on site tooHighly recommended“
“Hands down the best restaurant on the island.We stayed at the Grand Hyatt stunning Hotel, incredible staff. The breakfast feast as we call it out of this world. But I did not find the dinners to be any where near Japanese Grandma Cafe’The food was so good here I found myself in deep intersection on how I would have to prepare food at home to get it here, found new flavors I hadn’t considered before, and Kate our server was delightful.If your on the Island of Kauai and your looking for something special to share with someone you love even if that person is just yourself, look no further.Could not recommend more highly ??Mahalo“
“We loved this place and highly recommend it! It's a little hard to find, and the decor lacks a bit, but the delicious food &drinks, and such friendly & fun staff makes up for it in spades! There were locals playing live music and the staff treated us to a dance unplanned. We highly recommend stopping in!“
“Always go when I go back Kauai. Even if Ma guys from Lihue, worth making the trip to Hanapepe to see the grandparents old stomping grounds and grab some chips. I always like the taro and potato chips, but forgot how good the ulu was. I've had ulu chips elsewhere and we make them and it's always oily...but not at Taro Ko. Whatever they do is great. Glad I bought 2 bags ulu this trip (8 total to give as omiyage)...“
“Popped in for a second while the rest of the family was shopping in the town. The cookies are outlandishly great. I get it that there is a contingent of people (and reviewers it seems) who prefer a soft moist cookie. That's not me. These crisp magical buttery cookies maybe veer more on the shortbread side than a boring soft cookie, but they are easily in my top cookie experience I've ever had. Perfection.My favorite is the Butter Dreams with cornflakes adding an extra crunch texture.“
“Haven't been here since 2019, well it hasn't changed; the parking lot is full and the tables was almost to capacity. Tip Top is nostalgic, memories, flooding back to my childhood days. Took the Cousin here for breakfast. She ordered the grand slam and pancakes and I ordered the small order of oxtail soup. My other cousin, on Oahu mentioned I should try the oxtail soup. It was good, if you're allergic to peanuts, that's not for you.. The broth had a hint of star anise and five Chinese spices; ok I'm not an expert on spices; that's what I tasted. Bowl with fill with long rice, slices of won bok cabbage, sprinkle of peanuts, match-slices of sliced bamboo shoots, and green onions, accompanied with small plate with a big scoop of white rice, side of grated ginger and Chinese parsley and an extra small empty plate for your oxtail discarded bones. Atmosphere is casual a lot of local people and visitors as well .“
“I don’t care what anyone says. This is my all time favorite little store to go to for treats and drinks. Their boba is AMAZING!! If anyone says other wise are the stupidest people ever. This place is so underrated!!! It’s deserves more customers!!! And the price you pay for is amazingly good in my price of what I want!! Kid-friendliness: Kid friendly! Love the atmosphere!“
“Long wait due to only one woman handling the orders and drinks and handing out the food. But the food came out in 5-10 minutes is very good and filling. Had the French toast with bacons d eggs and loved it. Wife had the veggie fried rice with eggs and was very tasty. Paper cartons and plastic silverware so very casual. Find a table or spot in the plaza to sit and eat.“