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Bubble Berry
Categories: Food Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Food Juice Bars & Smoothies Restaurants Cafes Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Cafes [Edit]
Windward City Shopping Center45-480 Kaneohe Bay Dr,Ste D13
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 235-3292
- Hours:
Mon-Thu 10 am - 8 pm
Fri-Sat 10 am - 9 pm
Sun 10 am - 5 pm
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Waiter Service:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
26 reviews for Bubble Berry
Review Highlights
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"They make THE BEST acai bowls on the island." In 5 reviews -
"The best turkey chili I have ever tried." In 4 reviews -
"...now where the sandwich comes with a free pineapple ice tea." In 3 reviews
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26 reviews in English
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Review from Nat N.
4/9/2012 1 Check-in Here
"Welcome to Bubble Berry!"
That's what the owner says to each person that walks through her doors. She may not say it with a smile or a lot of enthusiasm, but I give her props going through the motion each and every time someone walks in.
It's not the best on the island but it's a great place to go for yogurt, a smoothie or bubble drink if you're in the area. -
Review from Ed L.
1/31/2012 2 Check-ins Here
Roaming around a shopping center on a boring day, especially when you don't know the area, can spot you a few gems for good food and snacks on a pretty ordinary day. One of them is Bubble Berry. They have a multitude of snacks and drinks to savior your fantasy, but the thing that caught my eye was the smoothies. They had a banner outside the property, which had advertised their neat smoothies. Good thing I was kind of full from having an XL Pho from Little Saigon earlier in the afternoon. Coming to Bubble Berry was like the dessert I needed, without having to go to Cold Stone Creamery - if I couldn't help it.
Their smoothies are pretty good, compared to Jamba Juice. A bit better in taste, but I can't say that they're better than Lanikai Juice though. I noticed that they don't put ice in their smoothies, which was interesting, but the taste wasn't vastly different or diverted from the actual intention of the smoothie to have ice in it. They also have other stuff to sell, like sandwiches and salads, so you can have a complete meal at Bubble Berry - if you wanted. The service was great and I would totally recommend this place, if you are in the area. Sometimes, the order can take longer than it should, but it was worth the wait.
They informed me about the frequent buyer card, but I declined since I don't come up here very often. Hell, I don't even live in Kaneohe to take the advantage. Maybe next time I should though. Every bit adds up to a reward or two. The parking situation is ample, since Bubble Berry sits inside the Windward City Shopping Center. Staff was friendly and I had a good time here. I will be back. -
Review from Sam G.
Kapolei, HI
4/26/2012
Snotty cashier was my first bad impression. She had to take money out of the tip jar to give me correct change. Then she slapped it on the counter and didn't put it my hand. She was also yelling at the other lady working telling her how to make someone's ice cream. I ordered iced Thai tea with boba. It came out blended. I guess they assumed I knew it would come out blended, but I wanted mine liquid. So they never asked me. I was infuriated. She ended up adding more Thai tea to "dilute it"
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Review from Kylie O.
Off the side of American Savings Bank and Foodland, Bubble berry is literally dead center of Windward City Shopping Center. You're going to have to be blind to miss this place, although I must admit, I've seen this place almost everyday driving back home from starbucks, and only yesterday did I stop by and give it a shot.
A friend of mines from the mainland was utterly shocked when I said I couldn't remember the last time I had a bubble drink, and therefore started my quest to find some. So before heading back home, I decided to stop off at bubble berry. I must mention, the parking SUCKS. One lady decided she was not only going to take my parking stall, but to park like an idiot, only to eat her McDonalds, really now?
Thankfully my bubble tea made it much better. The staff are very friendly, especially the lady that helped me. She let me take my time, and didn't get annoyed when I didn't know what I wanted. Eventually, I ended up getting the black milk tea, with tapioca balls. Thankfully I was the only one in there, so my drink was prepared in a jiffy, but when she gave me my drink, it was in an oversized cup, definitely not made for the drink. And it didn't fit in the cup-holder, and quite frankly, I looked like an idiot drinking out of it. But whatever.
The flavor was strong but yet very good. Every drink you took the taste of the black tea would instantly hit you, but fortunately you were left with a very subtle taste.
Anyways, bubble berry round 2? I think so!Listed in: Mmmmm.... Desserts, Bubbles, teas, oh wait, and…
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Review from Tracy N.
Honolulu, HI
2/18/2012
I've been wanting to try this place for a while now and finally decided to today. They're supposed to open at 10am but at 10:15am they still were not opened. Shopped at Longs to kill time and came back at 10:45 and finally saw a worker open up the doors.
If you've eaten acai bowls from Blue Hawaii or Diamond Head Cove or Jewel or Juice you won't like the acai bowls from here. Their berries are frozen!!! Come on, you can't serve thawed out frozen fruit on acai bowls. The other places have healthy add-ons like bee pollen and this place does not.
Also, just to warn others who might want to use their Entertainment Book coupon for a free menu item when another menu item is purchased their acai bowls aren't considered a menu item for some reason? even though it is on their menu! They should really clarify it on the coupon and I thought it was very misleading and shame on them for that. Plus the worker even admitted that the words on the coupon are misleading but did not seem apologetic.
All in all I left not wanting to come back. Misleading coupon, lackluster acai bowls, rude worker, and they opened 45 minutes late. -
Review from Derek H.
Kaneohe, HI
11/14/2011 4 Check-ins Here
Lots of options and a good location. The food is good and healthy and there is a frequent buyer card. Its not fast food so expect to wait for your food due to the fact that there is usually only one or two workers there. Good way around that is the curbside option they have. The staff is friendly but very assertive, you almost feel like you are being rushed. Good healthy food option.
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Review from Tiana L.
6/22/2011 1 Check-in Here
Like other people said, this place takes a long time to make your order. We had to wait 15 minutes for our smoothie. It was hot in there, either the AC was broken or they just don't have any.
However, with that said, I still continue to go there because it tastes so good! They even have coupons on the entertainment book website. -
Review from Kyle H.
I finally tried something other than their acai energy bowl... call it boring but I hate to be let down so once I find something I really love I have a hard time ordering something else because I really don't want to be disappointed! That being said, the only reason I ordered something in addition to my usual is because I brought a boy and for whatever reason if you suggest an acai bowl is a meal to a boy, you get one stupid look!
One of my girlfriends has been raving about their salmon patty sandwich for months so we went with this. They are running a special now where the sandwich comes with a free pineapple ice tea. The sandwich arrived, thoughtfully cut in half for us as she noticed we were sharing. The patty was thick, juicy and came on a toasted whole wheat bun with lettuce and tomato and a secret sauce - we spent a good amount of time debating the concoction, it was creamy, a little salty and the perfect complement to the tender salmon. Unable to guess we finally gave in and asked - they make their own ceasar salad dressing.
The owner was so nice and even offered samples of their turkey chili! I was so involved in enjoying that acai bowl to the last drop I didn't even notice it was already 20 minutes past their closing time. In fact, I didn't even notice until we walked out and I caught a glimpse of the closing time on the door and the moment we walked out she shut off the lights :-0!
She was so nice to not kick us out! Now that's what I call the Kaneohe kindness!Listed in: Windward Oahu Rediscovered
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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3/4/2010
Their acai bowls are delicious and HUGE! The staff is also very nice about accomodating special… Read more »
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Review from Renee S.
2/14/2011 1 Check-in Here
I love going to Bubble Berry. I always call ahead, otherwise it will take forever which is why I took off a star.
I always get the acai bowl with apple juice, crunchy granola, and extra honey. The bananas are apple bananas, which is why I like the apple juice in the acai, they go together well. They also have a stamp card if you go there enough, which for 10 stamps, you get one free.
I've also had the Turkey Meatloaf, which is obviously reheated in the microwave when you order it, but its pretty cheap and its supposed to be healthy. It comes with a side of rice and free pineapple ice tea, which is delicious.
The menu is pretty large, but since I feel the need to call in everytime I order anything (I've waited too long too many times), I always get the acai bowl. It's too addictive and delicious! -
Review from Robert M.
New York, NY
2/20/2011
I would call it what you expect from a sandwich/smoothie place.
Acai bowl- good, but my bowl was 2/3 of the way full. The crunchy granola was very good.
Mandarin salad- good, fresh ingredients, but nothing special. More like lettuce with the toppings on top rather than a mixed salad, you mix it yourself.
Salmon patty sandwich- per my wife, totally average.
Peanut butter protein shake- excellent, super good peanut butter taste!
If you live in Kaneohe you don't have to drive to Kailua for Lanikai Juice. But if in Kailua, get your smoothie there. -
Review from Melissa E.
Kailua, HI
Updated - 8/29/2008 4 photos
This place is AWESOME. I'm here at least twice a week. They just relocated from Kailua and have the very best of everything. From healthy frozen yogurt to Bubbies Ice Cream, you name it they have it. They even have frozen yogurt pies and cakes. A perfect alternative to regular ice cream cakes.
They always have at least six different flavors of frozen yogurt and the flavors always vary. Then you have a million and one different toppings to choose from. The best part about the frozen yogurt is how healthy it actually is. It's made with fructose and is all natural.
My personal favorite is the Snow ice, either the Cheely Mango or the Green Tea Mochi is awesome.
Then you have amazing Acai bowls and smoothies. They are so good and the portion is just right. You can even choose your choice of granola too.
As if this weren't enough, they have the best smoothies that are out of this world. I recommend the K-bay.
I think everyone on the windward side should try this place out. The best part about it is that you can sample just about everything in the store! :)
Did I mention that the service is awesome too?! It just doesn't get a lot better than this place.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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8/28/2008
I agree! They've actually moved to Kaneohe and took over the place where Zeus Juice used to be by… Read more »
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Review from Tina S.
Honolulu, HI
9/13/2010
I love their hummus wrap w/feta. They also offer a Portobello mushroom burger w/feta that I want to try next time. The smoothies are delish, and they have all kinds of desserts to quell the calls of the damn sweet tooth that just won't shut up. Chocolate dipped banana w/sprinkles....yuuuum!!!
***Suggestion: Call in your order if you know what you're craving. This place gets quite busy, and the wait can be long depending on how many staff are on-hand. (808) 235-3292. -
Review from Holland M.
Kaneohe, HI
2/25/2011
I am absolutely smitten with their halo shave ice.
It's made of shaved soy milk, filipino halo, beans, and topped with coconut ice cream. OOOOH MYYYYY!!!! I get this every time I go. Very ono, and the only of it's kind on the island. -
Review from Rise D.
6/6/2011 1 Check-in Here
I wanted a small snack because I had to go to a big dinner in two hours, but needed something light to hold me over until then. I got the cheese melt and an iced lemon tea. I paid about $4.50. The cheese melt was basically American cheese melted inside a whole wheat bun. Nothing special and definitely nothing to rave about, but I was content because it was just enough to hold me over until dinner. The iced lemon tea was not good, but I was very thirsty. It tasted like some kind of medicine. The service was good though and the workers were nice, so I would consider coming back here to try their desserts, like the acai or parfaits.
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Review from Julia H.
Tucson, AZ
3/16/2010
Located In Windward City Shopping Center, just behind 24 Hour FItness. They make THE BEST acai bowls on the island. You have a choice of having your Acai blended with apple juice or soymilk (for creamier taste), then Nutty, Crunchy (the most popular), or Regular granola, with Honey, & Bananas to top it off. There are also options to have berries and yogurt added. The acai is thick (not watery like most other places) and yummilicious. It comes in one size (relatively large ..it can serve 2)...my sister and I always share it.
There are also lots of other goodness served there: vegetarian chili, wraps, smoothies, yogurt, cakes.
They just extended their hours: 10am to 9pm.
Service is always great. If they are busy and you have to wait a bit, sometimes they'll be extra nice and give you extra bananas :). -
Review from Lofa L.
7/1/2011
My friend loves to stop by and get a smoothie from this spot. I love getting frozen yogurt. The staff is friendly and cold foods always taste good on a hot day. I want to try their healthy plate lunches but I'm always torn when I see their neighbors. One day I will.
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Review from Macey W.
Kaneohe, HI
9/29/2010
The size of the acai bowl has changed dramatically since first opening. The flavor is good but they compensate for a lack of acai with an exorbitant amount of granola so the bowl will still have the appearance of fullness. I'm sitting here right now and have been waiting for my smoothie for over 10 minutes. I also waited for my order to be taken 5 minutes prior to that. Spending over 15 minutes in this hotbox (with no AC) is not worth the product although it is adequate in both value and quality. I'd rather go to Jewel or Juice on Wailae, worth the extra distance for their speed and friendliness. The girl behind the counter doesn't seem to know what she's doing although I've seen her here since several months ago.
Well I just got my smoothie, 25 minutes later... the taste is ok, it's a little watery for my liking. I like thicker smoothies. Maybe too much apple juice or something. I went ahead and paid the extra dollar-something to add mango, and I can't even taste it. If you're going to charge someone extra for something, make sure you put it in maybe???
All things aside, I continue to come here because it's conveniently located for windward residents and the prices are much more reasonable than jamba juice. The owner is also usually very nice, she just seems stressed today in particular. -
Review from Raquel R.
Kaneohe, HI
8/25/2011 1 Check-in Here
The best turkey chili I have ever tried! I get it almost every time I come here. Also try their snow ice, it's delicious.
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Review from Jess S.
Boulder, CO
3/9/2008
Just my luck to discover this spot...for those of you who are familiar with Kailua, Bubble Berry has taken over the old TCBY. I was driving back from dinner, and saw that the sign had changed, so we decided to go in and take a closer look- and let me tell you that all of you out there will be glad I did!!
Bubble Berry is almost an exact clone of the Fro-Yo Bar in Honolulu. They carry the same delicious fat free, low carb, no sugar frozen yogurt known as "Only 8" since it has only 8 ingredients (safe for diabetics etc). BUT it's better (dessert wise, maybe not so much healthy wise :) Primarily because they have a MUCH larger selection of delicious toppings from fresh fruits to cookie dough to cheesecake bites and even yes- MOCHI (my personal fave). Pretty much any delicious topping you can think of to make your super healthy fro-yo not so healthy after all.
Plus they also have delicious bubble drinks in multiple flavors- which is awesome since it was previously hard to find Boba in Kailua. They also have "snow ice" which is that stuff that is even finer than shave ice (melts in your mouth like snow) that you can get flavored, with a snow cap, with azuki beans, lychee aga...the list is pretty much endless. Now if all of this wasn't good enough- they also carry multiple flavors of Mochi Ice cream from Bubbies, so now you can get the delights of Bubbies right in Kailua!! Last but not least they were super nice and pretty much let us sample whatever we wanted (which was everything:)
All in all an absolutely delicious dessert experience- which I would highly recommend to anyone in the area. The only negative is that they haven't changed any of the kitchy neon TCBY decor which could really use an update. -
Review from Jac G.
Kailua, HI
There is so much to chose from! I haven't tried everything, but so far I had the vanilla frozen yogurt, strawberry cheesecake parfait, turkey chili, hummus, protein shake, and they are all yummy!
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Review from Lannie N.
Honolulu, HI
8/30/2010
SOOOO YUM! I had the Traditional Acai Smoothie, and the chicken salad wrap. Yum I don't know why I never tried this place before.
I can't say about all the other things, but this place seems quite popular so I'll most likely be back, they have so many choices for such a small location. -
Review from APRIL R.
Hauula, HI
12/15/2010
4 stars for the EXCELLENT MENU. I was surprised the first time I came at how many healthy choices there were and how I could eat everything because Im a smoothie fan and dont eat beef or pork which they dont even serve. The food and drinks are decents and nicely sized! The only downer is Its hot because of all the freezers, Its small, Hard to sit down coftorably and there short staffed so the wait at times can be rediculous. But the menu itself is worth the wait! Oh and a plus that they take cards with out a minimum purchase!
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Review from Olalani B.
Kaneohe, HI
2/24/2009
Bubble Berry is located in the Windward City Shopping Center (the old Zeus Juice). The selection is awesome and service is outstanding. Frozen yogurts are always great and flavors change. My personal favorite is the acai "Berry Bowl" I get it with soy milk, nutty granola and honey all over. When I'm ordering the bowls for my family I'll call in ahead of time (b/c it takes some time to make) and they will have them ready for me when I arrive. In this economy, it's great to know there are business who actually appreciate your patronage and know how to show it.
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Review from Sean V.
Honolulu, HI
11/23/2010
The are too slow. Waited for 10 or more minutes for a chicken curry and parfait. People who came in after us were served before us. Wtf?
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Review from Cynthia S.
Honolulu, HI
8/29/2010 22 Check-ins Here
They make a really good turkey chili. I usually get it with brown rice and comes with salad and a complementary pineapple ice tea. They also make really good acai bowls that's a meal on it's own. I prefer mine with soy milk, but apple juice is another option. Extra honey on the granola please...
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Review from Tia Y.
Kaneohe, HI
5/6/2011
This is my faaaavorite place to go. The acai bowls aren't the best on the island but they're so delicious! I go to Bubble Berry five times a week to get a pineapple green tea with boba, which is the bubble stuff. It's so refreshing and addicting!!! The workers know what I get. Their caesar salad with chicken is so goooood!! The wait can be long on the weekends but it's worth it! The menu is huge, I know you'll find something you will like.
