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Ali’i Coffee

4.5 (240 reviews)
Closed • 7:00 am - 8:00 pm

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Dogs allowed
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Banana Milk Foam
Katherine P.

I came to Ali'i after reading a lot of positive reviews on yelp and reddit, and liked that they were open super early so my friend and I could grab drinks before doing our North Shore roadtrip day. I ordered the Banana Milk Foam and was honestly really disappointed. In my first sip, I could hardly taste any banana in the top layer. After mixing the layers together, I found that the coffee tasted not only watered down but also very acidic? I'm not sure how else to describe it. It unfortunately just wasn't a good drink--not strong, hardly any banana, and acidic/sour (?). But otherwise, the girls working that morning were friendly.

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Nadine C.

Refreshing beverage in Ala Moana Center, Honolulu, Hawaii... I've been to the downtown and Ward Village locations of Ali'i Coffee, so when I heard that they have a new shop next to the Jollibee at Makai Market Food Court, I had to stop by! The free, covered parking is much appreciated... and so is the wonderful air-conditioning and beautiful wall mural! Note: This space used to be Honolulu Bistro Service was super friendly and efficient! The friends of the employees were hanging out and chatting in a welcoming manner! Thanks! The charming gal at the counter listened to me and figured out that I would enjoy the Ali'i Cloud because it was dairy-free and contained coconut milk already! The base was the Purple Haze iced tea - and some vanilla was added to the mix... very clever! Thank you so much for a great foodie experience! I'll be back!

Barista Christopher
Jackie K.

Coffee aficionados! Ali'i Coffee Co. has landed in Ala Moana Center! Grand opening was on July 1, 2026. No WiFi currently available and cash only payments at this time. My daughter and I were walking around AMC and we came upon the old Honolulu Bistro location. We found Ali'i Coffee Co. had just opened in its place. Barista Christopher and Barista Myra gave us the 411 on the menu! Did you know Ali'i Coffee serves cold brew on tap? Try one of their speciality lattes like the Royal Honey latte that uses local honey. Their On Tap options also include a jasmine green tea with butterfly pea flower, honey and lemon, aptly called Purple Haze, and The King, which is a chocolate caramel cold brew with coconut milk and half and half. We tried the On Tap cold brew and the Purple Haze. Coffee on tap is Strong and smooth. Purple Haze is a delightful and refreshing on tap tea concoction! Ambiance is clean and fresh! Nice wall mural and indoor and outdoor seating is available. Breakfast and Lunch is also available here. See photos for menu. Please note they have a stamp card that will be stamped with every item purchased. Once the card is filled, you are rewarded with a free drink ($5 value). Support local! Come on by today!

Inside shop
Craig T.

Today I checked out the new Ali'i Coffee coffee location . It's on the Makai side of Ala Moana shopping center . The ground level next door to Mrs.Fields cookies but unfortunately they're close for business so sad . I ordered my go to drink iced white chocolate mocha latte. It was very delicious and also gave me a little caffeine boost for the morning. There's a few tables inside as well as outside . Service is friendly and pretty fast . Now I know there's Ali'i coffee in the mall I will be definitely going there more often . Couple of times I went to their Courtyard by Marriott location on Kuhio Ave. They also have a location on N.Betetania St which parking could be a challenge. Support local

Pastrami sandwich
Toan D.

Cozy and comfortable little spot with good coffee and food. We came a couple of times. Had the breakfast burrito and the pastrami sandwich. Both very tasty. They also have an array of pastries and other sweets. Friendly and efficient service. They have indoor and outdoor seating.

Cold Brew, Ube Latte, and Mint Chocolate Coff-tail
Joshua D.

Largest drink was 16oz. Decent prices and very creative and tasty drink options like "Coff-tails". Love the ambiance of this place, limited seating offered inside and outside. It was like a coffee bar which was really cool, they even have cold brew on tap! The server was very kind in helping us understand the menu and the drinks came out so quick!

The Coffee
Marielouise D.

1st stop COOOOFFFFEEE cute little place close to the food court staff so friendly breakfast available as well as pastries Ali'i Marie

Merch, waffle mix, n' more for sale
Jill F.

@fortunefoodfinds: "I YAM so GRILLED to see you again! Ali'i Coffee Co. just opened their newest location this month at the Ala Moana Center. You can find them on the bottom level near Jollibee. Spent the morning with my mini-me n' I ordered their signature Iced Taro Ube Latte n' a Keiki Grilled Cheese that is made with rosemary sourdough, provolone, n' cheddar. My first n' believe it or not last visit was at their downtown location when they opened in 2018, so getting the chance to finally check them out again was great n' a sight to be seen!" SERVICE: friendly n' fast barista INTERIOR: tiny but mighty. Surprisingly was able to fit my stroller inside comfortably. Limited seating available. Was lucky to sit at the table that seemed the most spacious (next to the water dispenser) n' with a blue-tiful background by Melon. Merch, waffle mix, whole beans, plus more for sale. EXTERIOR: limited seating, 3 two-person tables. Conveniently located in between Ross n' Makai Market Food Court. WAIT TIME: 5 mins before reaching register. 10 mins between placing n' receiving entire order. Items came out staggered, latte first then grilled cheese. PARKING: free garage OVERALL COMMENTS: I go to Ala Moana all the time so when I saw that they opened there I had to stop by. I decided to order what I got back in 2018, which was their taro ube latte but instead of it hot, I got it iced. Creamy n' full on taro + ube flavor throughout. Never a bland or diluted sip. I can see why it is their signature. My 1 y/o enjoyed the keiki grilled cheese n' so did I! The rosemary sourdough gave it extra flavor n' the inside was cheesy. The fruit added a nice fresh touch. Definitely plan to return to try more of their lattes n' matcha while I know my hubz would L.O.V.E. their cold brew!

Alexander G.

I'm a big fan of coffee, so it was hard for me to believe I've never been here. I've had their coffee elsewhere over the years, but this cafe is a popular and nice one. It's at Ward Village so it's a convenient place to stop if you're shopping in the area. There's plenty of free parking. Outside they have a bunch of sidewalk tables; inside more including a larger one for a group. They have a full menu of coffees and smoothies, plus food for breakfast and lunch. Prices are reasonable for the area. The pastries disappear fast, so getting there early is necessary if that's what you're going for. The staff was very friendly and fast with orders. There was a constant stream of happy customers too. If you're a coffee fan, this one is worth visiting.

Sadie N.

Clean, spacious, strong, and delicious! Had their ube latte, recommended to me hot. The flavor was strong, milk wasn't too hot, and art with gorgeous. Quick service. Detailed menus previews to explain their drinks creative names. Outdoor seating available!

Acai bowl with peanut butter
Paul M.

We stopped here just be chance early morning on a weekday and had a wonderful small little breakfast. We both had already had coffee, so we came here for a small bite to eat, which is kind of funny considering it's a coffee place. I got an acai bowl and my wife got a cinnamon toast thing. Both were really good and totally hit the spot. The cinnamon toast was somehow dry and delicious and perfect. It was like a crunch toast, that was dry and tender at the same time. The acai bowl was nice and thick, it didn't taste icy. I like my acai bowls like this. We're definitely going to come back here and next time we'll order coffee as well. The inside was nice and comfortable, there was another person there who had a cute dog that looked like a corgi/chihuahua mix, it added to the charm of the place!

I came here to study and use my computer, and I wasn't just taking up space without buying anything. I ordered a sandwich that cost nearly $20, but I had barely settled in and hadn't even had a chance to use the Wi-Fi. When I asked a staff member if they had ketchup or Tabasco, An old lady said she didn't and went to the back to get Sriracha. she stayed back there for quite a while, and as soon as she returned, the Wi-Fi stopped working on my computer. The timing was extremely suspicious. It felt as though the Wi-Fi may have been intentionally disconnected because she saw me come in with my computer and assumed I would stay there to use it. When I raised the issue, she insisted that nothing was wrong, even though the internet clearly wasn't working on my computer. I was a paying customer and did not deserve to be treated this way. This was a very uncomfortable and disappointing experience.

Marissa K.

The Iced Pistachio Matcha is a dream! Smooth, creamy, and perfectly balanced between the earthy matcha and nutty pistachio flavor. Not too sweet, very refreshing, and beautifully presented. Definitely a must-try!

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