Nalu Health Bar & Cafe — Restaurant in Oʻahu

Maybe I just visited on a bad day, but the atmosphere wasn’t friendly. There were no customers. The ordering area and the pickup zone were separate, but since it was my first time, I accidentally went to the pickup zone. They gave me a strange look and i asked about the menu because I wasn’t familiar with it, but they seemed annoyed and gave me a half-hearted explanation. English isn’t my first language, but since they even had a Japanese menu, I expected better service for foreigners. It was disappointing. I wondered if it was just me, but not all shops in Hawaii are like this. Every time I visit North Shore, I feel like the unfriendly vibe comes from the fact that many of the workers are from outside the area, and they seem to bring that...

Small health food cafe in Haleiwa, Oahu

Food* The Açaí bowl comes in three different sizes. We ordered the 16 oz Rio Bowl with peanut butter. It was pretty good and the açaí was nice and creamy (not too frozen like some places do it). We enjoyed the bowl. Not our favorite but it was good enough!

Service* Friendly and with a smile. The staff was all very accommodating.

Atmosphere* Just a small cafe in a historic Hawaii town. It was cute and definitely worth a stop in. This is the only vegan place in town so if you’re doing and vegan/vegetarian I definitely recommend. They have non-vegan choices too.

Price$$ Not bad for...

This place seriously has some of the best açaí bowls on the island—super fresh and paired with juices that don’t have any weird additives. The team there is super friendly, and they’re not just great with people—they’re awesome with pets too. I had my dog with me when I ordered, and while we were hanging outside, one of the employees came over and brought a water bowl for him. Little things like that really stick with you. It’s just one of those spots where you and your pup both feel...