Crema's Take
“The Sunrise Shack's real draw is their vibrant açai and smoothie bowls—Instagram-worthy, nutrient-dense, and customizable for dietary preferences—though the tropical drinks and sandwiches feel like afterthoughts. It's the rare beachside café that actually delivers on freshness and quality ingredients, making it worth the short walk from Kailua's sand, though expect to pay resort-adjacent prices for the privilege. The casual, friendly vibe and consistent execution have earned it genuine loyalty from both tourists and locals.”
What to expect
Cold brew standout, with creative signature drinks. A slow-sit, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Family friendly. Parking available.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →Absolutely love the bowls and smoothies at Sunrise Shack. So accessible, just a short walk off the beach, and the staff is always friendly and helpful. Looking forward to coming back!
Great options - a lot have honey so if you’re vegan just ask for it without! Beautiful atmosphere and great customer service ☺️ I had the ‘I Lava you’ bowl and my partner had the Veggie Vibes sandwich without mayo. He also had the Monkey Smoothie. It was all delicious!!
We visited The Sunrise Shack in Kailua and tried the Tropical Bowl, Monkey Bowl, and an iced latte. The bowls were tasty, but quite overpriced. Unfortunately, the iced latte was very disappointing - watery and lacking flavor. There’s a small outdoor seating area, but it’s hard…
So natural and tasty, even the birds want a bite. My husband and I were honeymooning in Waikīkī and were desperately craving something refreshing and vitamin-packed. Sunrise Shack absolutely delivered. We tried the Monkey Bowl and the açaí bowl—both were fresh, flavorful, and…
Sunrise Shack in Kailua is amazing! The bowls and smoothies felt so fresh and made with really healthy ingredients. You can tell they use top-quality, fresh stuff in everything. I also really liked the sandwich—full of flavor and just as fresh as the rest. It’s very close to…
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