Simple Ingredients, Big Flavor

Welcome to 'Aiwi Waffles

‘Aiwi Waffles is a mother & daughter founded, family-owned and operated gourmet mochi waffle company. Located on the beautiful island of O‘ahu, Hawai‘i, we proudly use only the highest quality ingredients for our products so that your family can stay health-conscious while visiting our home. At ‘Aiwi Waffles, our mission is to share wholesome, feel-good food made with care and rooted in aloha.

Started As An Idea

Mochi Waffles For A Gluten Free Lifestyle

It all started with “waffle-nights at mom’s house”—I’d invite my son and daughter over for nighttime feasts of mochi waffles, whipped cream, and fresh fruit. I had developed a gluten free waffle recipe to accommodate my son’s request for a gluten free, dairy-free treat (we had all developed these food sensitivities as adults). Friends and family tried the waffles, raved about them, and said that I should sell them; I had a lot of encouragement. For several years it was just an idea, then during the pandemic I told my daughter that I wanted to sell them at farmers markets, but that I couldn’t do it alone!

With my daughter by my side, we brought our gluten free waffles to the Farmlovers Farmers Market on O‘ahu, setting up in both Kaka‘ako and Kailua. What began as a small family project quickly grew into something bigger, thanks to the love and support of our community. That’s how ‘Aiwi Waffles was born—out of a mother’s kitchen and a family’s love for creating clean, nourishing food. Today, ‘Aiwi Waffles is still family run, rooted in care, and built on the simple joy of making gluten free food that brings people together.

Our Journey

The 'Aiwi Waffles Story

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Gluten Free and Growing

'Aiwi Waffles in Honolulu Magazine

We’re proud to have been featured in Honolulu Magazine as part of their spotlight on local favorites. The article highlights 'Aiwi Waffles, our signature mochi waffles, and our commitment to creating gluten free, seed oil free products made with care. Being recognized for our gluten free waffles and thoughtful ingredients is a true honor. It means even more coming from a publication that celebrates the best of Hawai‘i and supports local businesses like 'Aiwi Waffles.

Read the article

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Our Food Truck Glow-Up

‘Aiwi Waffles Hits the Road

As demand for ‘Aiwi Waffles grew, we knew it was time to take the next step—expanding from our farmers market roots into a full-fledged food truck. This exciting move gives us the freedom to bring our signature gluten free waffles to more people across O‘ahu through pop-up events, catering, and community gatherings. Staying mobile and flexible allows us to share our gluten free, seed oil free creations far beyond our weekend markets. With the ‘Aiwi Waffles food truck, clean eating and island flavor are always just around the corner.

Aiwi Waffles food truck located at the Kakaako farmers market in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Share Your Aloha

Where You Can Find Us

Stop by sometime and say hello! We love meeting all of the wonderful people that enjoy our mochi waffles, and talking story with everyone that we meet.