Kristie Lo balances an expert blend of espresso, serenity and sustenance at Cafenity

The perfect midday time-out from the hustle and bustle of downtown madness has a few key ingredients—and Kristie Lo’s got the recipe down pat. At her Cafenity coffee shop located in downtown’s Topa Financial Center, Lo’s going on six years serving up sips and snacks for road-weary professionals looking for a little R&R (and caffeine, of course). Here are a few of her breaktime must-haves for the next time you need a breather.

Fuel up

Skipping breakfast isn’t helping your productivity, trust us. Instead, nosh some real food for thought. Lo’s favorite pairings? A latte and lox bagel for breakfast and a Meat Lover’s panini with a Caesar salad and pineapple juice iced tea for lunch, or try a zucchini walnut loaf with an iced Americano as a decadent snack.

Get away from it all

For immediate relief from the bustle of downtown, park it at one of the roomy tables in the quiet, cool Topa lobby and tuck in to your Cafenity spoils in peace. Ahem, that means forgoing checking those work emails—but if you must take a peek at Instagram, the free 30-minute Wi-Fi is beyond convenient.

Treat yourself

Pick up one of Cafenity’s gift baskets of made-in-Hawai‘i snacks to get you—and your clients, coworkers and friends—through the afternoon slump. These babies are stuffed with Maui Crisps beef chips and pineapple chips, Hawaii’s Local Buzz chocolate macadamia nuts, shortbread cookies, Maui Fruit Jewels, Cafenity chocolate-covered coffee beans and more.

Trend Alert:

Matcha lovers, rejoice. Creamy and antioxidant rich, Cafenity’s ultra-popular matcha latte is a must-try.