Overview
Double Three is a dessert shop in Kailua on Oʻahu that centers on Hong Kong–style bubble waffles topped with ice cream and other sweet add-ons. For a traveler, it is the kind of place you visit for a casual dessert stop rather than a full meal: playful, photo-friendly, and built around made-to-order treats that are popular in the Kailua town area. Google Places lists it as operational at 609 Kailua Rd #103, with evening hours and a mid-range price level. (aloha-street.com)
There is some identity drift in how the business is described online. The current Kailua address matches Google and Aloha Street, while some third-party pages still refer to older or conflicting records elsewhere; those appear to be stale rather than the current Kailua location. The strongest current picture is a locally owned dessert counter focused on bubble waffles, ice cream, and tea. (aloha-street.com)
Cuisine & Specialties
Double Three’s lane is dessert-first: warm bubble waffles, ice cream in cups or cones, and a tea menu that includes boba-style milk teas and fruit teas. The menu is built for customization, with toppings and syrups layered onto the waffle-and-ice-cream format. The strongest recurring theme across sources is that the bubble waffle is the signature item and the tea program is a newer complement. (kailuatownhi.com)
- Overall menu style: Dessert shop specializing in Hong Kong–style bubble waffles, ice cream, and tea; best understood as a sweet snack stop or treat destination rather than a full café meal. (kailuatownhi.com)
- Notable specialties: Bubble waffle set; bubble waffle only; ice cream in a cup; signature teas such as Sea Salted Cream Tea, Lychee Lime Tea, and Yuzu Passion Fruit Tea. The source pages also describe classic combinations like chocolate ice cream with Nutella, strawberry, and Pocky, plus green tea bubble waffle versions. (doordash.com)
- What stands out: The waffles are made hot and crisp and are meant to be eaten with ice cream and toppings; that texture contrast is the main draw. Several sources also emphasize presentation, which suggests the desserts are designed to be visually appealing as well as rich. (kailuatownhi.com)
- Price range / spend: Google’s price level is 2, and delivery menu pricing suggests a typical order lands in the roughly $7–$14 range before extras, with a fuller bubble waffle set around the low teens. In traveler terms, expect a moderate dessert spend rather than a cheap quick-scoop stop. (aloha-street.com)
- Dietary usefulness / limits: The menu is not especially strong for savory or substantial dietary accommodation; it is mostly a rich dessert and tea stop. The tea options may offer a lighter choice, but the core appeal is still sugary, dairy-heavy, and indulgent. That is an inference from the menu structure rather than a formal dietary claim. (doordash.com)
Notable Features & Ambiance
The place reads as a small, casual dessert shop in Kailua Town, with an experience built around ordering a treat and either eating on site or taking it to go. The most consistent impression from review summaries is that it is compact, cheerful, and strongest when you want a novelty dessert more than a sit-down meal. (kailuatownhi.com)
- Service model and seating: Counter-service dessert shop; third-party summaries indicate both indoor and outdoor seating, but also note that seating can be limited. Delivery platforms also list takeout and delivery options. (restaurantji.com)
- Atmosphere and decor: Casual, trendy, and presentation-focused. The shop’s appeal seems to come from the look of the desserts and the novelty of the bubble waffle format more than from a formal dining room. (double-three.menufyy.com)
- Practical features: Google shows evening hours, and the business appears active on delivery platforms. That makes it useful for a post-beach or after-dinner dessert stop in Kailua. (aloha-street.com)
- Best fit: A sweet treat stop for families, couples, or anyone curious about bubble waffles and tea drinks; it is especially good for visitors who enjoy playful, photogenic desserts. (double-three.menufyy.com)
- Weaker fit: Travelers looking for a full meal, a spacious sit-down café, or very fast service during busy periods may find it less ideal. That caution is supported by review patterns around small staffing and waits. (restaurantji.com)
History & Background
Double Three appears to be a locally owned concept brought to Hawaiʻi by Yugo and Sirri Kawasaki, with Kailua described as an expansion of a dessert idea they had already been operating on Oʻahu. Kailua Town coverage says they brought the bubble waffle concept to Hawaiʻi several years before opening in Kailua, and Aloha Street’s listing indicates a separate Honolulu location has since been closed, which suggests the brand has moved through some location changes over time. (kailuatownhi.com)
Review Sentiment Snapshot
What People Love
Review summaries consistently praise the bubble waffles, especially the warm waffle texture paired with ice cream and toppings. Travelers also seem to like the visual presentation, the novelty factor, and the fact that the desserts feel different from standard ice cream shop offerings. The tea menu is a secondary plus for people who want something beyond dessert. (restaurantji.com)
Common Gripes
The main recurring downside is service speed and staffing. Multiple review summaries mention waits, limited staff, or the sense that the shop can get backed up, especially during busier periods. Price is another mild recurring complaint; some reviewers feel it is not cheap, though that criticism is softer than the service issue. The service complaint appears moderately well supported across sources, while the price complaint is more mixed. (restaurantji.com)
Practical Visitor Tips
- Google Places lists daily hours from 1:00 PM to 9:30 PM on most days, with Sunday closing at 9:00 PM; Aloha Street shows the same basic afternoon-evening window, so this is better as a late-day dessert stop than a morning visit. (aloha-street.com)
- Expect counter-service and possible waits at busier times, especially weekends and afternoons. Several review summaries mention slow service when the shop is busy or understaffed. (double-three.menufyy.com)
- If you want the signature experience, order a bubble waffle set rather than plain ice cream; the waffle-and-ice-cream combination is the core draw. (doordash.com)
- The shop appears well suited to takeout or a short stop, and delivery listings suggest the menu is built to travel. (doordash.com)
- For a more relaxed visit, avoid peak dessert hours if you can; limited seating is a recurring practical limitation. (restaurantji.com)
Verification Notes
- Official / primary identity anchors align on the current Kailua location: Double Three, 609 Kailua Rd #103, Kailua, HI 96734, (808) 773-8833. Google Places and Aloha Street agree on this address and phone. (aloha-street.com)
- Website signal is weakly formal: the Google Places website field points to Instagram, and the business is also surfaced through delivery/menu platforms rather than a strong standalone site. (aloha-street.com)
- No major operational mismatch found for the Kailua listing, though some third-party pages contain stale or conflicting location data from older Double Three records elsewhere. (aloha-street.com)
Sources
- Google Places details for Double Three —
https://maps.google.com/?cid=1078725054041889808— Retrieved 2026-04-02 — Best for the baseline identity anchor, current Kailua address, phone, hours, rating, and operational status. - Kailua Town: “Bubble Waffles Have Landed in Kailua + a New Art Gallery Opens” —
https://kailuatownhi.com/2023/01/31/bubble-waffles-have-landed-in-kailua-a-new-art-gallery-opens/— Retrieved 2026-04-02 — Most useful for the local opening/backstory and the description of bubble waffles as the house specialty. - Aloha Street listing for Double Three —
https://www.aloha-street.com/shop/305541/— Retrieved 2026-04-02 — Useful for confirming the Kailua address, phone, and operating-hours posture, plus evidence of a closed Honolulu location that helps with drift detection. - DoorDash menu page for Double Three —
https://www.doordash.com/business/double-three-395388/menu/— Retrieved 2026-04-02 — Useful for current menu structure, signature teas, bubble waffle set pricing, and the shop’s tea/waffle positioning. - Restaurantji page for Double Three —
https://www.restaurantji.com/hi/kailua/double-three-/— Retrieved 2026-04-02 — Useful for review-pattern reading: praise for bubble waffles, limited seating, and recurring complaints about slow service / staffing. - Menufyy page for Double Three —
https://double-three.menufyy.com/— Retrieved 2026-04-02 — Useful as a secondary menu aggregator for specific dessert combinations and tea descriptions; treat individual menu details as lower-confidence than the DoorDash menu.
