The Sunrise Shack

Such a cute pitstop for some refreshing acai bowls as we hopped along the different beaches on the north shore. We found some easy parking along the road across from the shack. The quality here match that of other Sunrise Shacks across the island, and the fruits are all so fresh and sweet. You get a great view of the field of trees and mountains behind the shack as you eat, accompanied by the occasional chicken or cat that strolls by. Very cute place for a snack and to take a break from the surf.

Bullet coffee has coconut oil & mct oil in it and they use triple filtered water (I think that’s what it was) which is different but tastes clean & smooth. Açaí bowl was pretty good. Tasted earthy and organic. I’m not a super organic gal and I have a major sweet tooth but the coconut flakes made it a little too sweet for me. Also we came in the morning right when they opened and customer service seemed to be on a 3. I didn’t mind too much but I expected a “rise and shine” greeting lol. Oh, and don’t come here expecting Jamba Juice (I’m actually a fan lol) concoctions lol.

I got the monkey smoothie and the bullet smoothie and coffee over the past few days of my trip and all three were delicious. The worker was so helpful in describing the differences between menu items and overall the scenery around and area to hang out was clean and well kept.

The bullet coffee was well balanced, and the papaya bowl was delicious. However, we were a bit disappointed that the papaya bowl didn’t come with goji berries, blueberries etc as we were expecting, and instead had banana, granola, coconut flakes and peanut butter. That said, the quality was still great and the flavors were on point. What really dampened the experience was the customer service. We were hoping for more of an Aloha spirit, but unfortunately, the girl who took our order was rude, angry, and dismissive. When we asked if it was possible to add spirulina (I had seen it in a review photo paired with a papaya bowl it was like a papaya dream bowl combo), she scoffed and said no, explaining that spirulina isn't a powder ( not sure how that’s relevant). It felt like we were being scolded for making a simple request that we would gladly pay extra for. If it’s not possible, that’s ok, but no need for the attitude. I tried to stay positive, assuming she might just be having a bad day, but when we thanked her, she completely ignored us. Luckily, the location itself was beautiful, with a hen and chicks, as well as bees and butterflies buzzing around all over the place, which helped improve the vibe. The food and coffee did give us a nice boost of energy for a fun surf session. On a positive note, another employee came on shift just before we left and was much friendlier, responding when we said thank you once more and goodbye. Overall, the food and setting were great, but the lack of friendly service was a letdown.

Sunrise Shack is the ultimate spot for laid-back vibes, right across from the beach. Their tropical bowl is fantastic—fresh, flavorful, and the perfect beachside breakfast or lunch. The coffee is equally good, we had the mac nut bullet. Whether you’re fueling up after a surf or just soaking in the beach energy, this place nails the North Shore vibe.

Love this place. North Shore beauty. Hot in the sunshine though. The old huts with benches provided some protection, not sure why they've been pulled down.

Cute shack with friendly staff serving organic coffee with macadamia flavor. Just 5 minutes after Turtle Bay resort on the side of a nice house and garden with benches to sit.

Cute little road side coffee shop. Great Organic coffee and normal price. The mac nut bullet is delicious, not too sweet. The little garden waiting area is really nice but desperately needs some shade. A sail between the 3 palm trees would be perfect.