Best of Oahu

Repeat guests to Hawai’i have “their Island.” Ours is Oahu. We have family in Honolulu and are lucky to get the inside scoop on spots and eats for maximizing a visit to this island. We have also been to Maui and once kiddoes are older and we can do more of the adventurous things, we plan to explore other islands. For now, we soak in all corners of “our island” and will share these with you.

Food cast in order of appearance:

@beachbarmoana A lovely beachside spot for Mai Tais, live music, and pupus. 

@lanikaijuice A local Jamba Juice if you will with really delicious Acai Bowls and Smoothies. 

@leonardsbakeryhawaii We unboxed these famous malasadas around 5:45am because of time change and they were warm and wonderful with a cup of coffee for our tired souls. 

@manoachocolate Local chocolate maker with delicious chocolate using island ingredients in beautiful packaging. There is a tasting room in Kailua. 

@thecurbkaimuki A coffee shop with a natural wine selection for purchase.  

@naturewaikiki Sustainable island French with a tasting menu as well as vegan options. Fab cocktails, natural wine, and the best oyster we’ve ever had. 

@farmtobarncafe Perfect spot in the North Shore area for a post beach lunch with rice plates, brunch options (kiddoes had waffles) and fresh juice. 

@domocafehawaii We had sushi takeout from here twice as it is near our family’s house. Fresh fish and great options for rolls. 

@mauibrewingco We are post beach beer people and Maui Brewing was a great lunch spot. We shared appetizers and had a beer tasting. Kid menu worked great for our family too. 

@barefootbeachcafe This lovely casual cafe has traditional Hawaiian rice plates like Kalua Pig and Garlic Shrimp, fresh juice, and lots fo kid-friendly options. 

@konacoffeepurveyors This was the longest croissant line I’ve ever waited in, but it was worth the wait as it was so compelling that my kids now eat ham & cheese croissants. AND I got what is the closest to a cafezinho I’ve had outside of Brazil. win-win

@alohcafe Lovely health bar with breakfast toasts on perfect sourdough and delicious acai bowls, including a version with papaya. 

@mudhenwater Hawaiian farm to table with inventive small plates and an abundance of island produce styled into the most incredible dishes. Even if you are not a vegetarian, the vegetable tasting menu was unforgettable!