S H
Their waffle??? Spectacular. I couldn’t find a dairy-free waffle ANYWHERE & came here just for that. It didn’t disappoint! I asked for it to be cooked lightly so that it wasn’t crunchy & I am impressed with how great it tasted. The coco-whip tastes exactly like coconut oil so if the isn’t your cup of tea, I’d just avoid it. Their espresso tastes fresh & while the pesto sandwich needed some salt, they did have that available to add. The shots are tasty as well. I’ll be back here before I leave town.
… moreDavid Oy
Fantastic, healthy, feel-food spot! Many wonderful vegan foods. The lox bagel was something special. Delicious cashew cream cheese with well-marinated veggies that captured the unique lox taste in a way that only plant-based lox can. The breakfast sandwich was a nice, lighter chickpea salad was really nice and left us feeling good. And, as all the reviews suggested, we went for the Olena waffe, which was so pretty and a nice treat to share. Really nice breakfast stop after spending some time walking around Ala Moana. Would highly recommend!
… moreSarah Jane
Only negative is no bathroom. Food was SO GOOD, so was the coffee/syrup. I spent all week lamenting the lack of vegetarian food around while in town for a conference. I had their food on the last day and it was amazing, I wish I had been eating there all week! Try the carrot “lox” bagel!
… moreCindy Klarwasser
Delicious vegan plant-based options. On this trip to Hawaii, Olena Café will be our go-to. Their vegan BLT is freakin amazing, and so is the hummus wrap. I’ll probably have the açaí bowl each visit too. Fresh veggies seasoned to perfection.
… moreConstance S
Amazing vegan food! We ordered a waffle, avocado toast, Chickpea sandwich, blt, and an acai bowl. It all was amazing! The avocado toast was the best I ever had. Service was very friendly as well. The only complaint is that they do not have restroom even for customers.
… moreNicole Peterson
Food was so good I literally cried everything is vegan as well as many many gluten-free options everything basically can be turned into a gluten free dish. Definitely recommend the milk latte or the Hawaiian latte. As well as the stay cool juice and mac nut toast!! To die for!
Also the whole aesthetic was super cute they even had a little CBD joint jar and gluten-free vegan pastries. I’d definitely say this is Top 5 best place in Waikiki for gluten-free dairy-free people
… moreThe Global Gourmand
stop in for a lovely smoothie, decent coffee, and tasty vittles served a little faster than island time.
I loved the macadamia pesto avocado toast.
the green energy smoothie was ginger tastic!
the oat cappuccino was a little bitter but still good.
… moreMan-E Cortez
Good vegan options for breakfast loving people. Quick stop for a breakfast bite, and we all decided some vegan breakfast to start the day. Service was attentive, but they seemed understaffed. I got an acai bowl with hemp hearts and a breakfast wrap. Took some time for the bowl and wrap to come out since there were only 2 people working, and we were a party of 6. Ok, the Acai bowl was stingy on the toppings. 2 strawberries about 5 blueberries, half banana, and a pinch of hemp hearts for an extra dollar, really? Good taste overall. Ok, moving on to the breakfast wrap. Contains local sautéed kale, portobello mushrooms, roasted red bell pepper, black beans, red onion, Olena scrambled tofu in a whole wheat tortilla. Overpowering amounts of kale. Mushrooms were unseen or tasted. Black beans had barely any flavoring, barely any red peppers, and no onions that I tasted. Scrambled tofu was pale in flavor. The only thing I could taste was the kale, wheat tortilla, and salsa they provide in the side. I gave it a 3rd star just because they were playing some sweet reggea music, and i they sell CBD pre-rolls, which I gladly purchased. Would maybe change rating if I were to try other things on the menu, but for now, I would advise that you try at your own discretion…
… moreAngie
I wish I’d been able to go multiple times but alas, I understand the restaurant has extenuating circumstances. The olena bowl I got was delightful. Tasted somewhat tangy or turmeric-y in the base, yummy fresh fruit. Granola was delicious. Finished the bowl with gusto. The rest of the menu looks to die for, with waffles and mac and cheese and grilled cheese. If you can come here when they open, I highly recommend it—don’t miss the opportunity!!!
… moreCynthia Fung Masson
Vegan eats review:
Nice morning stroll from central Waikiki to wake up your senses.
Breakfast sandwich is strongly recommended. Chao complements the chickpea.
Olena Waffles have delicious toppings. Wish they were just slightly more soft and fluffy.
Coffee smoothie needs some dates to sweeten just a little bit. Great way to wake up though if you need a caffeine start.
Quiet spot. Unassuming. Delicious eats.
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