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    Ando

    4.5 (97 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Gui Tea ceremonial
    Trix P.

    I stumbled upon this place by accident as I was solo traveling around town. I immediately was attracted to the interior and ambiance of the shop. I immediately was greeted by two kind workers. Kevin in particular helped me pick out what matcha I might prefer. He was very knowledgeable and patient with me. He gave a very homecoming feeling to the place and I truly enjoyed the ceremonial matcha that was made. It definitely is a taste of what it's like in Japan. When I visit the islands again, this is a for sure the spot to visit.

    Patrick H.

    Chill Sunday Vibes, excellent espresso and delicious baked goods, delightful service. This is a beautiful coffee and matcha cafe. Gorgeous garden area. Love!

    Angela H.

    Ando is a lovely lil cafe dedicated to tea and coffee in Kailua Town, right along Hekili Street. Parking is generally available on the street, otherwise you can park in the various lots located around the downtown area. The entrance of the shop is framed by plants and cozy patio seating, and when you enter the cafe itself, it has a minimalist, modern wood interior. There are some chairs/benches inside the shop for seating, and you can also enjoy your drink outside, which is a little oasis in itself with music playing in the background to create a peaceful atmosphere. The staff members are all very helpful and polite, and happy to explain if you have any questions about the menu! In terms of the menu selection, I haven't quite found my favorite drink yet. I've ordered the matcha latte, cloud spice matcha, the raspberry/matcha croissant, and basque cheesecake slices, all of which were okay. The prices are a bit on the steeper side for the portion size, and I personally prefer the matcha I've found at other cafes (e.g. Ohana Hui, Daily Whisk), but I could be mistaken as I haven't tried their ceremonial grade matcha. I also haven't tried the pourover coffee, which is another key feature of their menu. In general, I love coming here whenever I want to relax and settle down to enjoy a book with a drink in hand. I'd recommend stopping by if you haven't tried Ando before!

    Sakura Matcha & Hojicha Latte (both good!)
    Kelly D.

    If you ever need an escape from the hustle bustle of the city, Ando in Kailua is the place to be. It kind of feels like you're being transported to a rural area in Japan because it's so peaceful and calming. They have drink specials as well as authentic ceremonial matcha and you can either dine inside or outside where they have a cute patio area for you to relax. It's definitely not the type of cafe to study unless you hotspot from your phone because they don't offer WiFi. One of our favorites is the Hojicha Latte -- light and creamy! I love to come back again to try their other drinks. Parking isn't the greatest but doable; you can either try for street parking or park at Target and walk over

    Matcha latte
    Johnny H.

    The path to the cafe is nicely decorated with plants and is a great spot to hang out. I enjoyed the matcha latte which was simple and straightforward, although giving a somewhat pretentious vibe. I liked that you can taste the matcha and that it isn't overpowered but other flavors and toppings that many other places do.

    Relaxing beverage break after strolling Kailua Beach.
    Reiko S.

    Not only are the beverages and service excellent, the people you meet are amazing! You experience a sense of real community.

    Kayla D.

    ~ Beautiful place, Decent matcha ~ The service was so nice and fast! There's indoor seating as well as a patio area outside. The matcha latte was okay for me. It tasted a little grainy and thick for my liking. But cold foam made the drink taste a bit better.

    Mika O.

    Very cute and cozy matcha spot. The reviews do it justice! The space is nicely decorated with lots of seating to sit in or easy to take out as well. If I lived nearby I'd probably be here a lot! I got the matcha latte - they do offer ceremonial matcha as an upgrade but I opted for the original one. I love that they have Japanese soymilk as a milk option - a unique addition to their menu that no other cafe does on island. My friend got an iced hojicha tea. They make the tea by order which I appreciate - you can tell they are using quality ingredients. The matcha latte was good - not too watery and a good ratio of matcha to milk. I will say though my friends hojicha tea was exceptional. I was surprised at how flavorful it was and I would come again for that! It was super refreshing and the hojicha taste was really strong.

    Alice L.

    I loved visiting this cafe! The coffee and matcha drinks are both high quality. They had some sample cuppings of the single origin coffee offerings. My favorite was the Gesha and my least favorite was the anaerobic honey lol. They are priced a bit higher ($12-$18) for a cup of coffee, but these are really high quality beans and each drink is pourover made with care. I tried the yo-in ceremonial matcha latte iced -- it's also offered as a thick usucha or hot latte. You can select whole milk, Japanese soy milk, or oat milk. The matcha used is 2g per drink, which is a good amount of caffeine for me. Everyone working there is friendly and has recommendations to help you personalize your drink, which is very nice. I asked questions and didn't feel like I was holding up the line. There is one large communal table inside, a bathroom further out in the plaza, and outdoor seating (a little wet from the recent rain). The vibes inside are the best cafe vibes - would have been a favorite working cafe if there was more seating, but this is more of a community third space than a read/ write/ work cafe. This was my favorite matcha place in Hawai'i. It wasn't too busy at 9:30 in the morning on a Sunday, which is more than you can say for the most popular matcha places in Seattle (Phe and Taz, and you can't personalize your drinks much there). Rikka Fika in San Diego is probably still my favorite matcha in the US, but Rikka Fika has more cafe space and isn't in a tropical climate. I'll be back to try the espress-based drinks and a hot matcha latte sometime!

    Allan B.

    It's a very small or cute spot for coffee lovers.I got coffee that the employees recommended and my wife got the matcha.My wife also ordered the matcha basque.There's also a sitting area outside which my kids loved.My wife brought out the drinks and the dessert. I couldn't wait to drink my coffee which was my first one of the day.It's pretty small for the price,so I was expecting to be super good.Sadly, it was pretty basic.My wife's matcha was the same.Nothing special.The best part was the dessert. It was spectacular.Like,WOW,that's was good.So if you're in Hawaii and you're in that area.Get the Matcha Basque and also try their drinks as well.

    Matcha Latte & Ceremonial Matcha Latte (Wakaba)
    Reanna S.

    First-timer | Great service--staff was super helpful and walked us through the menu. Cute spot to sit with friends and enjoy some delicious matcha.

    Sophia Rose C.

    Such a cute vibe in here. Would recommend the ceremonial grade Wakaba matcha with soy milk. Naturally sweet and so tasty. Very high quality.

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    Nadine C.

    Matcha Latte in Kailua, O'ahu, Hawai'i... I had Ando on my radar because I saw this business on the list of Hot New Places on my Yelp app. I dragged my dentist with me - she was looking forward to this adventure because she hadn't been to the Windward side of the island on a while. We parked behind the building for free and walked over to the spot where Empty Elle Bagels was. There's still outdoor dining and a nice interior. We opted to dine in because it's warm outside in the August humidity. The air-conditioning is much appreciated! Our drinks were served in tall glasses for a more stunning appearance! Service was very attentive, polite, and patient. The staff were courteous and knowledgeable! The Coffee sample display was interesting - we were encouraged to experience each fragrance! I got the Matcha Latte and upgraded to ceremonial matcha: wakaba - which was a smooth version - and sweetened with monk fruit! It was great! My dentist got the Hojicha Latte and liked it a lot! Thanks for the calm, simple environment! We enjoyed catching up and chatting!

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