Guidebook for Honolulu
Food Scene
JJ Bistro & French Pastry
3447 Waialae AveChocolate pyramid!
Town
3458 Waialae AveGreat staff (friendly)
Big City Diner
3565 Waialae AveExcellent local fare and fine dining all in one.
Wonderful selections plus a free factory tour.
6 abantu bendawo batusa
Lion Coffee / Lion Cafe and General Store
1555 Kalani StWonderful selections plus a free factory tour.
The nook neighborhood bistro
1035 University AveMorning Glass Coffee
2955 E Manoa RdGreen World Coffee Farms
71-101 Kamehameha HwyIncredible coffee art collection
The Old Spaghetti Factory
3 Aloha Tower DriveNew Aala Bakery
1425 Liliha Stcheaper than liliha for coco puffs
Kamehameha Bakery Inc
1284 Kalani Stpoi malasadas
Sweet Home Cafe
2334 S King StCheap steak, fun fusion
Killer Kustom pizzas - friendly staff
10 abantu bendawo batusa
Pieology Pizzeria Aina Haina, Honolulu, HI
820 W Hind DrKiller Kustom pizzas - friendly staff
Good if you like hugs and happiness with your "shave ice"
27 abantu bendawo batusa
Uncle Clay's House of Pure Aloha
820 W Hind DrGood if you like hugs and happiness with your "shave ice"
Serino's Pizza
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Mexico Restaurant
1247 N School StFun atmosphere
Sabrina's Restaurant
3036 Waialae AveBucatini Amatriciana
Sprout Sandwich Shop
1154 Koko Head AveEpic vegan and local sandwiches
Ka'ikena Restaurant-Kapiolani
4303 Diamond Head RdCulinary school lab; reservations VERY rare!
Wailana Coffee House
1860 Ala Moana BlvdBest ice cream on the planet
Burgers and Things
745 Fort StreetWonderful culinary items made by a REAL chef!
Cafe 8 1/2
1067 Alakea StEccentric chef - VERY cute couple though =)
Baker Dudes
923 Alakea StSticky buns! Weekdays only though
Mimi's Peruvian Cusine
661 Ke’eaumoku StTallarin saltado
Can you say Gypsy Kings? ha ha Don't sit near the window (vagabonds)
6 abantu bendawo batusa
Grondin : French-Latin Kitchen
Can you say Gypsy Kings? ha ha Don't sit near the window (vagabonds)
Padovani's Chocolates
650 Iwilei RdDave's Ice Cream at Waimanalo
41-1537 Kalanianaʻole Hwycoconut macadamia ice cream
fine dining in a bowling alley - awesome. Excellent desserts too
12 abantu bendawo batusa
The Alley Restaurant at Aiea Bowl
99-115 Aiea Heights Drfine dining in a bowling alley - awesome. Excellent desserts too
Pancakes & Waffles BLD Kalihi
1284 Kalani StChicken and Waffles of course
Serg's Mexican Kitchen
41-865 Kalanianaʻole HwyOG mezcan
Maui Mike's Fire-Roasted Chicken
96 S Kamehameha Hwyfire chicken - orders on playing cards.
Cactus
767 Kailua RdLatin
Moanalua 99
1151 Mapunapuna Stlike a tour of Asian cuisine
Masa's Cafeteria
910 Mapunapuna Stsweetbread French toast weekdays only
Coquito's Latin Cuisine Restaurant
85-773 Farrington Hwytres leches and puerto rican food
Your Kitchen
1423 10th AveBest shave ice and ice cream combo on the planet
Zippy's Kaimuki
3345 Waialae AvenueIncredible turnovers and doughnut holes
House Without a Key
2199 Kālia RdCozy
Hau Tree Lanai
quaint
The Kahala Hotel & Resort
5000 Kahala AveNice place for sunday brunch
Donut King
2919 Kapiolani BlvdLovely mainland-style cake donuts etc.
Pipeline Bakeshop & Creamery
3632 Waialae Avemalasadas
Chocolate On A Mission
101 N Pauahi Sthelps homeless 501c3 amazing blended chocolate bars made on premises
Mirage Art & Coffee
1425 10th AveBeautiful artistic ambiance...and good coffee right here in Pālolo Valley
Tacos Zarate
Beautiful souls at this place - I like their menu and the owner/operator.
Black Sesame - absolutely THE best ice cream I've ever had...better than Wailana Coffee House, but they're also very very good especially surprising for a simple diner. Butterfly is in a very trendy setting with modern condominiums and creative street art. Staff is SUPER helpful - open till 21:00
Butterfly Ice Cream
2700 Coral StBlack Sesame - absolutely THE best ice cream I've ever had...better than Wailana Coffee House, but they're also very very good especially surprising for a simple diner. Butterfly is in a very trendy setting with modern condominiums and creative street art. Staff is SUPER helpful - open till 21:00
Otto Cake
1127 12th AveOtto is a character!
Parks & Nature
Wa'ahila Ridge State Recreation Area
1600 Ruth PlFun exercise
Waimanalo Beach
#1 beach in America. Sunrise is epic
I-Waialae Beach Park
4925 Kahala AveWalking distance to the Kahala Hotel
I-Poka'i Bay Beach Park
960 Bayview StWest side - very unique.
Makana Beach
Farrington HwyGreat surf scene
Mokulēʻia Army Beach
Farrington HwyGliders on approach + tandem jumping and gyrocopters
Essentials
iDo Laundry
3133 Waialae AveThey do it for you!
CrossFit Kuleana
2463 S King StTHE greatest wellness organization on the planet.
Gracie Technics Jiu-Jitsu Academy - Honolulu, Hawaii
1222 Kaumualii StKokua Market Natural Foods
2643 S King StFantastic Sams Cut & Color
4211 Waialae AveAsk for Kadek
flowers, charcuterie, local fruits, good chocolate and wine selection. Worth the trip
31 abantu bendawo batusa
Foodland Farms Aina Haina
820 W Hind Drflowers, charcuterie, local fruits, good chocolate and wine selection. Worth the trip
Island Urgent Care Kahala
1215 Hunakai Stclose
MinuteClinic
4211 Waialae Avelimited hours
CrossFit 808
419 Waiakamilo RdFor elite competitive athletes
Acupoint Wellness Center
3454 Waialae AveAcupuncture
great olympic-sized pool. there's a boxing camp too if you want to be Rocky for a day
Pālolo Valley Swimming Pool
2007 Palolo Avegreat olympic-sized pool. there's a boxing camp too if you want to be Rocky for a day
I like this place because the staff are kind and the parking is great. there's a juice place next door too! pet store and bread store nearby. crossfit box also (if you're looking)
The UPS Store
4348 Waialae AveI like this place because the staff are kind and the parking is great. there's a juice place next door too! pet store and bread store nearby. crossfit box also (if you're looking)
BoxJelly
1200 Ala Moana BlvdAwesome shared office with printer scanner and phone booth
Arts & Culture
I-Bishop Museum
1525 Bernice StAmazing exhibits
Mu Ryang Sa Buddhist Temple
2420 Halelaau PlExquisite temple (Buddhist)
Sightseeing
Makapu'u Lookout
Kalanianaʻole HighwaySpitting Cave
7 Lumahai StYou'll see
Drinks & Nightlife
12th Ave Grill
1120 12th AveThe Brewseum
901 Waimanu StCafe Duck Butt
901 Kawaiahao StSoju
Yard House
226 Lewers Stgreat distribution system
Shopping
Kawamoto Orchid Nursery
2630 Waiomao RdEpic Orchid selection - shipping options too.
Manuhealii Inc
930 Punahou StPolynesian fashion
Logos Bookstore of Hawaii
1200 Ala Moana BoulevardChristian
Kahala Mall
4211 Waialae AveWhole Foods & fun music performances