Michael X.
Yelp
While visiting the Hanalei area, we were looking for a refreshing smoothie after lunch, and Aloha Juice Bar popped up as an option that fill everything that we were looking for! We have paid Aloha Juice Bar two visits during our stay, and I was able to try a couple of different options.
The juice is located in an open lot area, with the menu to the left of the restaurant and when you have decided what you would like, the cash register just to the right of the menu. Service is fast - based on my two visits, you will get your order about 3-5 minutes after ordering.
I got the 24oz Leilani ($14.50) smoothie bowl on my first visit and the 16oz Hanalei green ($10) on my second visit. Personally, I think that the 16oz size is already pretty sizeable for most people. The 24oz one is probably better to share between 2-3 people. The Leilani one included mango, passion fruit, papaya, banana, and then topped with sliced banana, granola, and a drizzle of honey. I also got some of the Dole whip ($4) soft serve on top since I wanted to sample as much as I could in 1 order. The smoothie bowl is pretty fresh! A super welcoming coolness in the warm Hawaiian humid heat. You can taste a bit of each fruit included in the smoothie, with the papaya coming forward a bit more than the other fruits. The texture with the granola is great - crunchy texture with the banana completing every bite. The dole whip is nice - it's not a watered down soft serve and there is a hint of pineapple.
I'm not sure what the other reviewers are talking about. Yes, the bowls can range from $10 - $15, but they are big hearty bowls of fruit smoothies! I think when visiting Hanalei, you need to keep in mind that pretty much every restaurant/store in the area offers food at a higher markup. I think that Aloha Juice Bar was definitely a refreshing healthy option in the Hanalei area, where most of the other food is indulgent and will make you feel like you just want something to cleanse your body afterwards. I would definitely recommend the $10 16oz smoothie bowls as they are the perfect size for the amount of fruit you get - feel free to give this juice bar a try when you're in the area!