Operating Hours:
Monday thru Friday
(7:00am - 9:00pm)
Saturday
(7:00am - 10:00pm)
Sunday
(8:00am - 6:00pm)

Description:
Mocha Java Cafe is much more than just another coffee house. In addition to getting a great cup of espresso there, you can also order from an extensive list of omelets, pancakes, waffles, crepes, sandwiches, salads, smoothies and other menu items. And even when the menu item isn't quite low-fat, it's likely to be a lot lower in fat than food served in most other restaurants. Lower fat options are clearly marked on the menu, making it easier to order healthy choices. "Customers get what they want for the price they can afford. We use a lot of different vegetables in our dishes. If customers cook at home, they would have to buy all those different ingredients to create a similar meal," said Luzia Maia-Jube, owner of Mocha Java Cafe. Some of the restaurant's most popular items include crepes, fried rice and stir-fry dishes. Mocha Java also offers a full complement of vegetarian and vegan menu specials. These include a tofu scramble, granola topped with either apple-strawberry juice or low-fat milk, vegan burrito, and vegetarian curry chapati. "Our regular customers are health-conscious," said Maia-Jube. "Nothing at the restaurant is deep-fried. We try to use a minimum amount of fat. We saute vegetables with a drop of olive oil or sesame oil, and finish cooking them with a small amount of water." Without a doubt, Mocha Java Cafe is a place where people with all types of eating preferences can enjoy a meal together.
-By Barbara Burke and Joannie Dobbs of the Honolulu Star Bulletin.
August 23, 2000

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