Aloha Roastery is located on the small island of Kauai and more specifically in the Lihue Town Center. It is a few short steps away from the bus stops so it is a perfect spot to grab some coffee and a pastry while waiting. This was the first coffee shop I tried while we wereContinue reading “Aloha Roastery”
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Big Monster Sushi
What is better than sushi? Sushi in burrito form! Big Monster Sushi has all your sushi and sushi burrito needs covered. Before this spot, I had enjoyed a few other sushi burritos from various locations, but this one was by far the best. The fish was incredibly fresh and the salmon nigiri melted in myContinue reading “Big Monster Sushi”
La Chalupa
Mexican food in Hawaii? Sounds weird, I know. But this spot is dishing out some serious fish tacos on the island. They also have burritos, quesadillas, burrito bowls, and chalupas if tacos aren’t calling your name. In addition to shrimp and fresh fish, the menu also has barbacoa, chicken, carnitas and beef so there isContinue reading “La Chalupa”
Kauai Bakery
Kauai Bakery is famous for a Hawaiian classic – malasadas. These are fried dough balls with filling – similar to a filled doughnut but much lighter and airier. Kauai Bakery makes them fresh everyday and has so many options to try. I got there when they were nearing their close, so my options were aContinue reading “Kauai Bakery”
Dark Horse Coffee
Dark Horse Coffee is a cute shop located in Koloa on the Island of Kauai. It is the perfect spot for an afternoon pick me up and to sit down and cool off from a day in the sun. In Kauai you will find a ton of coffee shops that also roast their own beans,Continue reading “Dark Horse Coffee”
HealthGo Market
If you are staying near Kalapaki Beach, this is a great spot for a morning acai bowl! It is made inside a health foods store called HealthGo Market. They are a small little grocery store that also makes a small selection of food for you to take with! They have some acai bowls and smoothiesContinue reading “HealthGo Market”
Turkey Bean Soup
Soup season isn’t over just yet! I find January and February to be the best season for soup because usually it is much colder and darker during these months and all I want is a bowl of something warm and easy. This soup takes just over 30 minutes to make and is packed with flavorContinue reading “Turkey Bean Soup”
Mango Mango
Mango Mango is a dessert and tea restaurant that was founded in 2013 and now has over 30 locations! They first started in New York and have now spread across 12 states to bring you incredible creations. If you are lucky enough to have one of these near you, definitely check them out. One ofContinue reading “Mango Mango”
Denver Eats
Rhein Haus
There are only a few authentic German restaurants in Seattle that really get it right, and Rhein Haus is one of them. They are a biergarten with a bocce ball area with a large selection of beer and authentic German eats. They offer tons of seating, including a large outdoor patio which is great forContinue reading “Rhein Haus”