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Kai Fresh

Cafe

Local coffee shop with a menu serving up local coffee, fresh juices, and acai bowls. People often mention bowl, coffee, good, waffle, Waikiki, breakfast, great, delicious,


Address

120 Kaʻiulani Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815

Contact

(808) 753-2727

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (247 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Thursday: 7 AM to 9 PM
  • Friday: (Good Friday), 7 AM to 9 PM, Hours might differ
  • Saturday: 7 AM to 9 PM
  • Sunday: (Easter), 7 AM to 9 PM, Hours might differ
  • Monday: 7 AM to 9 PM
  • Tuesday: 7 AM to 9 PM
  • Wednesday: 7 AM to 9 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: bowl (13) coffee (12) good (11) waffle (8) Waikiki (8) breakfast (8) great (8) delicious (6)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 5/5 E C. 4 months ago on Google
    I got the Hawaiian waffle today and it was so ono!! I definitely recommend this place to anyone who is staying or passing by Waikiki. The service was also so good and all the staff were very friendly!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Cassandra J. 7 months ago on Google
    These are seriously the best waffles I've ever had!! I rarely leave reviews but had to come and leave one here because they're THAT good. We will probably be back again tomorrow for more, and visit every time we come to Waikiki! Also loved the acai bowl!!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Michael M. 9 months ago on Google
    A step beyond shave ice. Ono Tropical is enough for two people, but so delicious you may just want it for yourself. Shave ice, condensed milk, cubed mango, jelly, and boba in a refreshing treat. Great on a warm night. A few tables to sit and eat, or walk across the street and enjoy on the beach. It's almost $10, but it's terrific.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Anjali R. 5 months ago on Google
    Outdoor açaí and shaved ice spot but delicious! Wish there were more açaí options but I liked the Waikiki bowl and Nutella bowl we got ! Outdoor seating is a plus !
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tee C. 6 months ago on Google
    Kai Fresh offers a convenient option for a light meal. Their delectable croissant waffle topped with berries and served with an iced coconut coffee is absolutely delightful! While the prices may be a tad high, it's typical for Waikiki. Don't hesitate to visit and sample their offerings; they even have a few tables where you can relax.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Brandy T. 6 months ago on Google
    Delicious quick option for breakfast. My croissant waffle was crunchy and flaky and everything I would’ve wanted it to be, and my coconut latte was great - not too sweet, just perfect. Only a few tables outside to sit at, but they turned over quickly. Luckily I found this spot on my first day in Waikiki so I’ll be back!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Luke & Jerri Ann L. 2 years ago on Google
    Small kiosk in a great location with outdoor seating in a shaded area across from Moana Surf Rider Hotel. They offer a wide variety of food items - shaved ice, waffles, coffee, smoothies, but I really wanted an Açaí bowl. The price is a bit more than other places I have been so I expected a larger portion or a greater variety of fruit toppings. The bowl was OK but a bit disappointing for the price. The açaí was covered with mainly granola, topped with sliced strawberries, blueberries and diced pineapple with honey drizzle and cacao nibs. If you are looking for a great açaí bowl I would go elsewhere. Maybe the smoothies or shaved ice are more their specialty here.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jane B. 9 months ago on Google
    Our favourite no fuss, grab and go açai in Waikiki. We happily eat breakfast there every day. Friendly service and yummy food. There’s only a small amount of casual outdoor seating, but easy to grab and then walk across to eat your breaky on the beach
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Maggie T. 1 year ago on Google
    The waffle was the best thing I’ve ever eaten in my entire life. It also pairs great with the sunset smoothie. It was a delectable treat that I would say hit the spot indeed! It made me swoon to say the least. God I haven’t eaten something so tasty and mouth watering in my entire existence. Please go and give all your money to this place so they can make more and more waffles. The second you walk into the vacinity of Kai fresh cafe you immediately will understand the feeling of absolute grace. Anyways go here and get all there food and just give them your entire bank statement at this point.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 hyeyoung c. 2 years ago on Google
    The best waffle I ever had!!!!! so crispy and chewy like croissant !! and lots of FRESH FRUITS on top!!! Way better than "Egg and things" to me :) The coffee is also great!! The staffs are so kind too. I strongly recommend to try here!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Zach S. 2 years ago on Google
    Dole whip is amazing and the açaí bowl is pretty good (not the best I’ve had on the island - that’s the food truck at Sandy Beach Park)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Li L. 2 years ago on Google
    Do not know why it is the best Açaí bowl. For my taste, it is too sweet and I cannot taste Açaí anymore. Loaded with sugar and calories. Not as refreshing as Açaí you can get anywhere else. If you have sweet teeth, go for it. If you want something more natural, look for another place. Service was good though.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Keithlene Delos S. 2 years ago on Google
    Located across the Moana Surfrider Hotel (Besides Crocs) is this small breakfast nook that offers outdoor sitting (4-5 tables). It is shaded, cool tourist ambiance. It’s such a perfect place for people who needs a quick bite or cup of coffee and not paying the high waikiki price. They offer “croissant waffle” that almost have a “mochi” consistency when you chew on it. I had the hawaiian which is a classic with fresh berries but the thing that makes it special is the home made macadamia syrup— it is divine! The choco-holic waffle is a must have for kids or those who just wants nutella for breakfast! There is also an excuse for a full-on dessert with their shave ice that have a dole whip ice cream in the center. It comes with toppings like mochi and popping bobas on the side. The plentiful condensed milk they pour (which is a boomerang-insta pic worthy) balanced the flavor. For the coffee lovers, all the classic favorite are there and i believe the use honolulu coffee beans. The accept cash/cards. They don’t validate parking. Nearest parking is the international market place. Must -try. Staff are efficient despite the amount of customers. The owners are welcoming and working there as well.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Benson L. 4 months ago on Google
    This place was amazing! They had so many options and I chose the choco holic with strawberries, bananas, and nutella. The staff were friendly and the waffles was so crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Highly recommend for people in Waikiki!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Anthony V. 1 year ago on Google
    Stayed at the Sheraton nearby and went here for breakfast every day. The staff was super nice and even remembered me by the second day. I am addicted to Nutella and got their Nutella açaí bowl and thought it was unbelievably good. Their coffee is also really good and favorably priced. I’ll probably stay at this hotel for future trips just so I can start my mornings with good coffee and açaí bowls.

  • 4/5 Joshua P. 1 year ago on Google
    acai bow was pretty good. very refreshing after a couple hours at the beach. pretty convenient location. and they accept apply pay!(that’s my favorite part cause that’s all I had on me) is it my favorite on the island? no. would I buy it again? definitely

  • 5/5 Faliesha F. 1 year ago on Google
    Açai bowls were delicious and the workers were very friendly. Definitely recommend!

  • 2/5 Helenbaira Y. 1 year ago on Google
    I got shaved ice. It’s so bad… it was full artificially flavored syrups. Wasted $10.

  • 5/5 Yirui Arlene Z. 1 year ago on Google
    Had the shave ice bowl - Waikiki Hula (with pineapple ice cream inside). Recommend the option to have ice cream added. The boba and coconut toppings were also good.

  • 4/5 Zaina B. 2 years ago on Google
    we stayed at the Sheraton right beside KaiFresh, and honestly I wish I would’ve discovered this place earlier. Our hotel did not have breakfast, and omg was this an amazing breakfast. The waffle croissant is amazing. Very reasonably priced ($10 for half, $15 for full) their Açai bowl is also very good. It looks like it’s run by a family, service can be a bit slow as they’re super busy but it’s worth the wait!

  • 4/5 Monica H. 1 year ago on Google
    Got the Aloha Lei shave ice (mango, pineapple, mochi, popping boba, condensed milk with added dole whip) & it was absolutely great! Unfortunately they only accepted card which ended up being quite pricey $13-14 CAD.

  • 2/5 Ryan B. 3 years ago on Google
    $5 for a cup of ok drip coffee 😡. I’m all for supporting the Islands economy knowing things are usually more expensive here but there’s a difference between profit and getting fleeced. I thought I’d share a warning before you burn your money.

  • 5/5 Haley C. 2 years ago on Google
    Pineapple iced tea was delicious. Expensive but delicious.

  • 5/5 Rita M. 2 years ago on Google
    Such a great coffee shop !!! Just love to start the morning off here in Lihue

  • 1/5 Erica G. 2 years ago on Google
    The cashier girl was very nice but the Açaí bowl is not worth the $$. The fruit was old and won’t be coming back.

  • 5/5 raymond t. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice cafe with good vibes the drink coco choco mocha is delicious and so is the açaí bowl. Definitely recommend this place to anyone who want a quick breakfast. They have seating too, it’s upstairs the beach comber hotel.

  • 5/5 Tara S. 2 years ago on Google
    Seriously the best açaí bowls! Went 5 days in a row and each time, they were perfect!

  • 5/5 Daniel F. 2 years ago on Google
    Love the coffee here. Not much of a coffee fan but one of the best places I've tried. Really great blueberry scones.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Breakfast
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
  • From the business
    • ✓️ Identifies as women-owned

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