Our favorite place for coffee after a morning walk. Great selection of food at reasonable prices. Relaxing environment and friendly staff.

Looked for good coffee after the Diamond Head hike. I got a latte and a little bread with sausage. Super delicious and the coffee is amazing. I used some downtime to figure out my plan for the day and recharged. Server is super nice. 5* read more

One of the best cups of coffee I've had. Also, the super green bowl is fresh and delicious!

Nice vibe! I liked the avocado toast with the Japanese white bread, but I did detect the costco ready made pesto sauce. Gelato was ok. Looking forward to the restroom to be done. Would love to come back and try more coffee and tea selections. read more

Best Cappuccino I've ever had. Also has very good cold brew and pour-over.

Hello...I am Jef Choy... This was a wonderful little oasis from the hustle and bustle of of Waikiki where we were staying. The selection of beans was better than most, I was so happy they had both Hawaiian coffee's and other single origin coffees from around the world. They had an automatic pour over machine which I had never seen before which brewed a great cup of coffee. Loved this strip last time I visited Honolulu and it's awesome to see such a good the addition of a high end coffee shop. Not claiming to be an expert on the island, but I bet this is one of the best. read more

We were looking for a late afternoon pick me up and this place hit the nail on the head so hard! The staff was super chill and friendly and the gelato was a miracle in a bowl. Try half vanilla and half chocolate with the espresso- sooooo good. The person who makes the gelato must be a sorceress! Five stars, we will be back. read more

if you're looking for an artsy, laid coffee shop--this is your place! super cute spot to come have a cup of coffee and work or chat up with your girlfriends. read more

Nice place for a cappuccino. I have been meaning to come to this place since it opened as I live in the neighborhood and i am glad I finally did. I only had a cappuccino but it was very good and served in nice ceramic mugs. The inside is set up nicely with great wood finishes but with a slightly rustic feel as well. I think there could be more comfortable seating but that won't stop me from coming back. They have regular art shows and I will definitely be back to check those out. read more

Great coffee and service. Nice classical, jazz music in the background. Will be back often. read more

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Excellent artisan cafe. Try the Greens bowl.. Thinking awsome smoothie with granola, nuts and fruit on top served in a bowl. Coffee is awesome. Ambiance is like a library coffee house. read more

This is a small place owned by the same owners as Pioneer just down the road. Affordable gourmet, with surprising flavor combos. If you've never had a affogato before, and are an espresso lover, I highly recommend it! They have art shows with sushi hors d'ouvers and music! Next one is November 1st! read more

Small place that's perfect for a delicious meal on a walk back from Diamond Head. Small menu, but all very tasty.

So we stumbled across this cafe while recently staying in Waikiki. The attractiveness of this place draws you in as it looks pretty modern and new. Fancy coffee equipment, pour over funnels and siphons line the counters where coffee orders are made quite well. Improvements? First, every cafe needs wifi. The worker there said wifi is still being set up even after this place has been open for 9 months (?). Second, food quality. We ordered the avocado toast. It was presented beautifully, but as this dish has recently and significantly established itself as the newest popular delicacy, avocado toast should be toast. The bread was not toasted or even warm but clumsy white bread with a somewhat firm crust but completely soft in the middle. My boyfriend returned it in exchange for a ready-made croissant sandwich in the refrigerator. I think the overall look and intention of ARS Cafe is a good addition to what Monsarrat Ave needs but improvements and enhancement of their craft is needed. read more

Good barista coffee and yummy blueberry scones. Didn't have breakfast here but other customers seemed to enjoy their meals. Some days they had a guitarist playing mellow jazz. Easy to find parking on the street. read more

We just happened upon this place and they are open late now!! Til 8pm!! Amazing gelato!!

The concept of toast at a restaurant was confusing to me...basically I usually felt that I could create the same item at my own home for a fraction of the price, and have a larger quantity of food that would actually be a meal. Until the toast at ARS Cafe! The avo toast at ARS Cafe was actually enough to be a meal, and was an exceptional layering of flavors and textures, that I felt it was worthy of the price tag. First of all, the nice, thick toast was a great foundation with a generous layer of avocado, pesto, some kind of beet mixture, basil, and goat cheese. Of course I had to add on the poached egg, because I *L O V E* runny eggs. A great meal, fresh, light, yet filling. I also tried a matcha chocolate chip cookie, which was good! My friend ordered an iced matcha latte and the kale salad with smoked salmon and wasabi dressing -- she enjoyed it! The decor is old speakeasy meets art gallery, interesting! Worth checking out! read more

Great coffee! And when I mean great coffee I mean carefully and brilliantly crafted coffee and espresso drinks!! The food is delightful too with fresh ingredients and great flavors. They also seem to be VERY pet friendly as every time I'm here people bring in their dogs and stay a while!! read more

Don't like the locals? I would give this place a zero or negative 5. I live in the diamond head neighborhood and have been dying to try this place forever but I've never been able to catch them when they were open. My husband got his hair cut at the barber shop next door and told me he walked in around 3 wanting to get some gelato and the person working said they were closed. He thought that was kind of weird because there were people in there and people in line! I still wanted to try it for myself so I tried to go today and get a coffee. I walk in and the guy behind the counter walked away to a backroom. Then as I'm waiting, a Japanese guy walks in front of me. The worker comes back and talks to him about his order even though he saw me there alone before he walked away, so obviously I'm next in line. After waiting 3 minutes for this guy to order another Japanese touristy guy with a walks behind me I line, then another Japanese tourist lady with a comes from the side approaches the counter in front of me. I was so confused but so over it at that point so I just left. After what happened to me and my husband I will never come back here and make it a point to tell everyone I know what a horrible experience this was. The sad thing is, I can't even say whether their coffee or food is good or not, they just plain out didn't allow us to try them. Maybe because we are not Japanese tourists?! Boo. read more

Every time we visit Oahu we go here almost daily and sometimes twice a day. The artisan coffee is off the charts amazing and the selection of food items is the most incredibly delicious and so obvious the #1 goal here is QUALITY!! And the old time music playing in addition to the local art lining the walls makes this place that much more special. This little gem is tucked away on Monserrat Ave and we hope it never changes. Can not wait to come back again. If I could give a place 10 stars this would be it. read more

The coffee and food here is delicious. The place is beautiful. I really enjoy coming here. Except for the staff. I have come in recently four times and received not one smile or thank you. The person who helped me today seemed like she hate being there. I don't like rating a place on service over food but in this case I felt it warranted it. read more

Slow service. Americano and pastries were okay. When they forgot my avocado toast order I asked to cancel it. They didn't refund the full amount (no tax). When I asked for the tax back the girl acted like I was inconveniencing them. read more

No decaf coffee. Period. Sigh. The website wants me to go on and on about my experience with breakfast here. This is what I want the world to know: no decaf coffee. Sigh. read more

The gelato is unique and delicious and the coffee has made it difficult for me to order coffee anywhere else. My favorite is the Maui because it's smooth. read more

Quaint little spot on Monsarrat. Came for an afternoon Americano and banana bread, both of which were well made. Place has a cool vibe to it overall. However, loses one star for me as there could be more seating in the back of the cafe and wifi would be a nice addition. Would definitely recommend though. read more

A great, local shop with amazing coffee and incredible avocado toast for breakfast. After mediocre hotel coffee, this was phenomenal! Definitely check this place out. Their pastries looked amazing too! read more

I completely agree with the "Don't like locals?" review. The workers here are so rude. This is the first time I've ever been here and I will definitely not be returning. After trying to order a vanilla latte the cashier replies "we don't have that here." I understand their coffee is very traditional but the least she could do was suggest something else. Instead she decided to just rolls her eyes and rush me. I just ended up ordering a latte with almond milk. And it was probably the most bitter coffee I've ever had in my life. All the sugar caddies were empty. And no employee around to refill it. Horrible experience read more

It's nice to have an independent coffee shop in the neighborhood. We really enjoy the atmosphere and friendly service. The coffee cups are handmade and beautiful. read more