Manaia Coffee House and Island Grill - Hillsboro

Love their breakfast burritos and their coffee isn't bad either. Whenever I feel like treating myself in the morning, I go here. Easy to phone in order ahead of time and they also have online ordering.

The reason I took away a star is because the pork can be hit-or-miss. Often it's just perfect - tender, flavorful, moist, and with a toothsome texture. Occasionally though it will be quite fatty and soft, or even overcooked and burnt past caramelization. I still get it every time though, because the 1/5 times it's mediocre is a fair price to pay for the other four to be sublime.

The house-made hot sauce is unique and absolutely killer! I want it on chicken wings, but I digress. Lavender lattes and lemonade are a dream come true, and I've heard the salad is top-notch.

Great portion sizes when you order their plates. Their menu is quite limited however with 2 options for entree and 3 sides. I doubt it would be easy to get a meal here if you're a picky eater or vegetarian/vegan.

One of the servers kept going to the side room and whispering to the other server which appeared to be about each new customer that walked in. When I walked in no one said hello or I’ll be right with you.

Basically there was eye rolling between the servers. But no eye contact with the customers.

It was very odd. Eventually one of them in a friendly voice rang me up, I spilled a drop on the floor more eye rolling.

Seems like a nice atmosphere but a very strange experience.

This is one of the few places that I can find wonderful food that fits into my diet. The acai bowls are some of the best I've ever had. The staff is always warm and welcoming. Thank you Manaia for being in town!

Went for lunch and ordered a bowl with rice, chicken, and veggies - they don't offer all three in one lunch without a $1.50 up charge. Lame. The sauteed "veggies" are iceburg lettuce, tiny stands of carrots, bell peppers, and mushrooms. First, does anyone like hot iceburg lettuce on anything ever? Seriously gross. Second, does that combination of veggies say island to you? There is a reason they don't list the veggies on the menu. They only get three stars because the rice was great and the chicken is amazing - perfectly grilled, very flavorful. I'll return for a plate lunch, but never again for a veggie bowl.

The pork, croissant breakfast sandwich was very good. I could taste the smoked pork. It had a nice flavor. The lattes were good... Not too milky.

This is a great gem in downtown Hillsboro!! Great coffee, mouth watering fresh breakfast bagels and croissants, and great people!! Our order was off, but they made it right and I won't buy coffee or quick breakfast items anywhere else!

The umu shredded pork is delicious! I had a feeling it would be good when I could smell smokey and sweet flavors from a block away. Super friendly too.

VERY expensive for what you get for lunch. The meat portions and rice are skimpy but they like to charge as much as some of the other Hawaiian restaurants that give you larger servings. Not terribly impressed with lunch.