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I was looking forward to trying this coffee shop, but it didn't quite meet my expectations. We ordered a banana bread latte, cold lava brew, and iced monkey mocha. They were pretty bland. There wasn't much banana flavor. Overall, they all just tasted watered down. The service was ok. The staff wasn't rude, but compared to other coffee shops, they didn't come across as very welcoming or friendly. I'm not sure I'd go out of my way to come back. Hopefully, it was just an off day for them.
Came for a morning breakfast and coffee stop and this place was soo cute! Parking was a little small but the ambiance of the cafe was nice and relaxing with some open seating and plenty of outlets against the wall. The mocha was great! Chocolate and coffee was well balanced!
Badass Coffee in Kaimuki has a great variety of drinks, from iced and hot coffee to frozen options. They also have teas and other drinks, with their "coffee ice" being a fun signature touch served with iced coffees. The Koffee Koolers are good too, though they can be pretty sweet and contain dairy. The birthday cake cookie was delicious! The workers are friendly, drinks come out quickly, and the store is clean with a good amount of tables if you want to get some work done. Overall, a solid spot for coffee and a quick work session.
I was excited to see that there was a Bad Ass Coffee location on O'ahu! Since we were already in the area for brunch, we decided to stop by and give it a try. I ordered the bad ass mocha and it was good, but nothing that really stood out. It tasted similar to other dark chocolate and white chocolate mochas I've had before. My boyfriend ordered an Arnold Palmer type drink made with one of their flavored lemonades, and he thought it was just ok as well. The shop itself was clean, spacious, and had a nice atmosphere! The employees were friendly, and our drinks came out pretty fast. They also have a large menu with a lot of coffee and non-coffee options, so I'm sure there's something for everyone.
When you first enter Bad Ass Coffee, it has the feel of a corporate chain. Well, Kaimuki has enough artisinal coffee shops; it's time for a coffee franchise to infiltrate the neighborhood on the corner ( or should I say at the ass crack ) of Waialae Avenue amd 10th Ave. Next to Kaimuki's Boston Pizza - in the old sushi place's unit. I often purchase an espresso doppio or pour over on my initial visit to a coffee shop. But when I saw the Koffee Koolers on the menu, I changed my mindset. I had to get a Caramel Kick; Big Kahuna sized. By the way, I had a feeling this was going to be a good coffee milkshake when seeing the slushie machine and that it was spelled with a K...even though we are not in Germany or Sweden ( Kaffee / Kaffe , respectively )...yes it spelled out fun times. The Caramel Kick was super sweet, but super satisfying and smooth to drink. It was better than any frappe, frappuccino, or ice blended that I've had. A few parking stalls...not sure if they are dedicated or not. A few tables in a spacious floor space. Order on the right and pickup - online as well - to the left of the counter. Hours are 6 to 6 for 5 weekdays. They operate from 700a till 500p on weekends. Now, as an aside, for the koffee geeks; they feature a Rancilio commercial espresso machine. I am used to seeing La Marzocco at Oahu coffee shops...though I've also seen Simonelli, Sanremo, Casadio, Slayer, and Mavam.
Baristas are awarding and so accommodating they were friendly and working so hard. The drinks were amazing and they let me customize the drink to exactly how I liked it. They did not complain once and they were totally accommodating when I asked for things that technically weren't on the menu, but they were able to do.
Located in Kaimuki on Waialae Ave What I tried: Iced Bad Ass Mocha Latte Chocolate Muffin (my daughter wanted it, she said it's good lol) The coffee wasn't as strong and the mocha flavor wasn't too heavy. However, I would like to go back and try the other lattes! The place itself has a laid back vibe and the wait wasn't that long. They also sell breakfast sandwiches and bakery items as well as their own coffee to make at home! The parking area up front is small so you may need to find street parking if it's busy. This place is worth a try if you're in the area!
Newest coffee spot in Kaimuki! We ordered the Three Waves and Hazelnut Hula lattes both with oat milk. Coffee is good and strong! They even use ice made out of their own coffee so that when it melts down it still has that coffee flavor. No watery coffee here! Menu offers a variety of things from lattes, blended drinks, teas, food, etc. Service is quick. Although the shop was not busy while I was there, I noticed that the baristas did not offer any greetings and remained on their phone even while preparing the drinks. Inside is cute, clean and cozy. There are a few seats and counter seating. Wifi is provided. Parking is a small lot that is shared with other business or you could find street metered parking. Definitely will be back to try their other items.
All the drinks we ordered were well made and tasted so good. I got the hazelnut hula and my friend got the sky latte. Drinks were sooo good - 10 / 10. Service was quick and the barista was friendly! As far as ambiance, it's a good place to enjoy your drink but don't get too cozy m. There are a few tables, bar chairs, and couch chairs to sit and enjoy your coffee. Oh, I also ordered a birthday cookie for my son. That was tasty. There were some things that they didn't have. It said "temporarily unavailable" which is understandable since they just opened a few months ago. I'd still come back for their coffee.
It's not so bad... Yes they're know for coffee but this matcha lover just had to give it a try knowing it won't be the same but then again it's a great option to find that here as well since I didn't expect to see it at all but they do have a wonderful selection of non coffee drinks available as well so you need to check out this newbie in Kaimuki. 'Besides having wonderful choices of drink and some hot and a few grab and go items is that they do have a few seating available inside with two tables and a couple of comfy chairs with four counter seating for those who like to work makes it a great spot along with having a restroom as well makes it all come plate including free wifi. Parking maybe the biggest challenge with just a few stalls they share with other biz there are quite a few metered parking along Waialae which I did so if you just swinging by for a sip it's an easy spot to do so. Other fun features is that if you follow them on Instagram you can score a free koozie and if you join their Ohana Reward by downloading their app you can order online and rack up points for rewards for free sandwich or drink and as the staff is nice and friendly also efficient as my drink came out fast...and how was it okay the usual matcha and cafes sweeter than usual but I enjoyed it though the next time I would like to try their coffee as it looked like they use their brewed coffee as ice cubes so that it wouldn't be watered down and stay strong in flavor and keeps you going lol! Love this newbie as it already seems popular to our local folks where you can find a spot to chill to do whatever even if it is Bad Ass. Thank you!
Refreshing beverage in Kaimuki, Honolulu, Hawai'i... I have seen Bad Ass Coffee Company in Los Angeles and Las Vegas. I know that they're even on Maui! Finally, they've arrived in Honolulu! Located on the corner of 10th Avenue and Waialae Avenue, Bad Ass refers to the hard-working donkeys on the coffee plantations. I saw a cute donkey plushie in the store and tried to get it through the app, but it's not there. That's why I had to download the app - and in the process, got $5 off my next purchase, bonus "Lei" (which are like "Stars" at another coffee company), and other perks! Parking is free in the residential area, and there are a few stalls in front of the building along Waialae Avenue, next to Sushiya and Boston Pizza. Service was friendly and helpful! I learned that the pickup area for mobile orders is around the corner, at the beginning of the hallway to the convenient restroom. There's a cozy area for dining in! On my first visit, I got the Matcha Latte with soy milk ($1.30 upcharge) and a Portuguese sausage sandwich which had egg and cheese filling in the croissant... delicious! On my second visit, I got the Matcha Latte with coconut milk ($1.30 upcharge) and a bonus 17 Stars for St. Patrick's Day... thank you! Welcome to Honolulu, Bad Ass Coffee! Wishing you much success and happiness!
Cool new coffee shop opened in Kaimuki! Shares a parking lot with Boston's. Limited spots at lot but metered parking nearby. Bad Ass coffee offers quality drinks, ranging from matcha, chai to mana energy drinks and coffee. I would recommend trying one of their signature drinks, less sweet. You can choose what type of milk you want but the default is whole milk. The coffee is nice and smooth. I enjoyed my iced latte. The ice for coffee drinks are frozen iced coffee cubes! How fun! My boyfriend's iced dirty chai was yummy too. Will try the pasties and other drinks at a later time! Be sure to join their rewards program. Friendly staff, cute cafe with restroom, outlets and limited indoor seating. Will be back!
It was pretty standard and I tried their "The Original" iced coffee which was more like a frappe. It was a cute coffee lol it was blended so it felt more like a milkshake - it was thick. Service was quick and they call out your name on the other side for pick-up. There was places to sit down but it still didn't have much tables available when I went. It was actually pretty crowded so keep that in mind. Pretty standard and it's another option if other cafes in the neighborhood are too crowded. Also if you were hoping to get the free coozie for following them on Instagram too bad because they gave it all away lol *sigh*
Lovely cafe located at 10th and Wai'alae. Came in this morning and got an iced coffee (pictured) with a bacon egg and cheese (eaten). Coffee tasted good, and the bacon egg and cheese was gooder--bread was fluffy and sando wasn't too oily. Service was friendly and the barista even filled my water bottle. The counter against the window is great for people watching, and I recommend! read more
Small coffee shop along Waialae Ave with limited parking space. I heard they are known for the coffee, however, I am not a coffee person. I purchased a deal on the Saveabite app. Random items I got. I had some savory and some sweet items. Chocolate muffin and blueberry muffin was very good! I got 2 sandwiches: Portuguese with egg and bacon with egg. Simple sandwiches but pretty good. Overall, I like the food here. Maybe I'll get something non-coffee drink next time! read more
Nice and chill coffee spot in Kaimuki. There's some space to do some work there and they also have free wifi. The place is fairly quiet, I visited on a weekday. Not really fan of their matcha lattes as I find them a bit too sweet for my taste, but I really like their iced coffees because they use coffee cubes so your coffee will not get watered down :) Shared (free) parking with Sushiya and Boston Pizza. read more
3 months ago
I was looking forward to trying this coffee shop, but it didn't quite meet my expectations. We ordered a banana bread latte, cold lava brew, and iced monkey mocha. They were pretty bland. There wasn't much banana flavor. Overall, they all just tasted watered down. The service was ok. The staff wasn't rude, but compared to other coffee shops, they didn't come across as very welcoming or friendly. I'm not sure I'd go out of my way to come back. Hopefully, it was just an off day for them. read more
Came for a morning breakfast and coffee stop and this place was soo cute! Parking was a little small but the ambiance of the cafe was nice and relaxing with some open seating and plenty of outlets against the wall. The mocha was great! Chocolate and coffee was well balanced! read more
Badass Coffee in Kaimuki has a great variety of drinks, from iced and hot coffee to frozen options. They also have teas and other drinks, with their "coffee ice" being a fun signature touch served with iced coffees. The Koffee Koolers are good too, though they can be pretty sweet and contain dairy. The birthday cake cookie was delicious! The workers are friendly, drinks come out quickly, and the store is clean with a good amount of tables if you want to get some work done. Overall, a solid spot for coffee and a quick work session. read more
3 months ago
I was excited to see that there was a Bad Ass Coffee location on O'ahu! Since we were already in the area for brunch, we decided to stop by and give it a try. I ordered the bad ass mocha and it was good, but nothing that really stood out. It tasted similar to other dark chocolate and white chocolate mochas I've had before. My boyfriend ordered an Arnold Palmer type drink made with one of their flavored lemonades, and he thought it was just ok as well. The shop itself was clean, spacious, and had a nice atmosphere! The employees were friendly, and our drinks came out pretty fast. They also have a large menu with a lot of coffee and non-coffee options, so I'm sure there's something for everyone. read more
When you first enter Bad Ass Coffee, it has the feel of a corporate chain. Well, Kaimuki has enough artisinal coffee shops; it's time for a coffee franchise to infiltrate the neighborhood on the corner ( or should I say at the ass crack ) of Waialae Avenue amd 10th Ave. Next to Kaimuki's Boston Pizza - in the old sushi place's unit. I often purchase an espresso doppio or pour over on my initial visit to a coffee shop. But when I saw the Koffee Koolers on the menu, I changed my mindset. I had to get a Caramel Kick; Big Kahuna sized. By the way, I had a feeling this was going to be a good coffee milkshake when seeing the slushie machine and that it was spelled with a K...even though we are not in Germany or Sweden ( Kaffee / Kaffe , respectively )...yes it spelled out fun times. The Caramel Kick was super sweet, but super satisfying and smooth to drink. It was better than any frappe, frappuccino, or ice blended that I've had. A few parking stalls...not sure if they are dedicated or not. A few tables in a spacious floor space. Order on the right and pickup - online as well - to the left of the counter. Hours are 6 to 6 for 5 weekdays. They operate from 700a till 500p on weekends. Now, as an aside, for the koffee geeks; they feature a Rancilio commercial espresso machine. I am used to seeing La Marzocco at Oahu coffee shops...though I've also seen Simonelli, Sanremo, Casadio, Slayer, and Mavam. read more
15 days ago
Baristas are awarding and so accommodating they were friendly and working so hard. The drinks were amazing and they let me customize the drink to exactly how I liked it. They did not complain once and they were totally accommodating when I asked for things that technically weren't on the menu, but they were able to do. read more
5 months ago
Located in Kaimuki on Waialae Ave What I tried: Iced Bad Ass Mocha Latte Chocolate Muffin (my daughter wanted it, she said it's good lol) The coffee wasn't as strong and the mocha flavor wasn't too heavy. However, I would like to go back and try the other lattes! The place itself has a laid back vibe and the wait wasn't that long. They also sell breakfast sandwiches and bakery items as well as their own coffee to make at home! The parking area up front is small so you may need to find street parking if it's busy. This place is worth a try if you're in the area! read more
5 months ago
Newest coffee spot in Kaimuki! We ordered the Three Waves and Hazelnut Hula lattes both with oat milk. Coffee is good and strong! They even use ice made out of their own coffee so that when it melts down it still has that coffee flavor. No watery coffee here! Menu offers a variety of things from lattes, blended drinks, teas, food, etc. Service is quick. Although the shop was not busy while I was there, I noticed that the baristas did not offer any greetings and remained on their phone even while preparing the drinks. Inside is cute, clean and cozy. There are a few seats and counter seating. Wifi is provided. Parking is a small lot that is shared with other business or you could find street metered parking. Definitely will be back to try their other items. read more
All the drinks we ordered were well made and tasted so good. I got the hazelnut hula and my friend got the sky latte. Drinks were sooo good - 10 / 10. Service was quick and the barista was friendly! As far as ambiance, it's a good place to enjoy your drink but don't get too cozy m. There are a few tables, bar chairs, and couch chairs to sit and enjoy your coffee. Oh, I also ordered a birthday cookie for my son. That was tasty. There were some things that they didn't have. It said "temporarily unavailable" which is understandable since they just opened a few months ago. I'd still come back for their coffee. read more
It's not so bad... Yes they're know for coffee but this matcha lover just had to give it a try knowing it won't be the same but then again it's a great option to find that here as well since I didn't expect to see it at all but they do have a wonderful selection of non coffee drinks available as well so you need to check out this newbie in Kaimuki. 'Besides having wonderful choices of drink and some hot and a few grab and go items is that they do have a few seating available inside with two tables and a couple of comfy chairs with four counter seating for those who like to work makes it a great spot along with having a restroom as well makes it all come plate including free wifi. Parking maybe the biggest challenge with just a few stalls they share with other biz there are quite a few metered parking along Waialae which I did so if you just swinging by for a sip it's an easy spot to do so. Other fun features is that if you follow them on Instagram you can score a free koozie and if you join their Ohana Reward by downloading their app you can order online and rack up points for rewards for free sandwich or drink and as the staff is nice and friendly also efficient as my drink came out fast...and how was it okay the usual matcha and cafes sweeter than usual but I enjoyed it though the next time I would like to try their coffee as it looked like they use their brewed coffee as ice cubes so that it wouldn't be watered down and stay strong in flavor and keeps you going lol! Love this newbie as it already seems popular to our local folks where you can find a spot to chill to do whatever even if it is Bad Ass. Thank you! read more
Refreshing beverage in Kaimuki, Honolulu, Hawai'i... I have seen Bad Ass Coffee Company in Los Angeles and Las Vegas. I know that they're even on Maui! Finally, they've arrived in Honolulu! Located on the corner of 10th Avenue and Waialae Avenue, Bad Ass refers to the hard-working donkeys on the coffee plantations. I saw a cute donkey plushie in the store and tried to get it through the app, but it's not there. That's why I had to download the app - and in the process, got $5 off my next purchase, bonus "Lei" (which are like "Stars" at another coffee company), and other perks! Parking is free in the residential area, and there are a few stalls in front of the building along Waialae Avenue, next to Sushiya and Boston Pizza. Service was friendly and helpful! I learned that the pickup area for mobile orders is around the corner, at the beginning of the hallway to the convenient restroom. There's a cozy area for dining in! On my first visit, I got the Matcha Latte with soy milk ($1.30 upcharge) and a Portuguese sausage sandwich which had egg and cheese filling in the croissant... delicious! On my second visit, I got the Matcha Latte with coconut milk ($1.30 upcharge) and a bonus 17 Stars for St. Patrick's Day... thank you! Welcome to Honolulu, Bad Ass Coffee! Wishing you much success and happiness! read more
7 months ago
Cool new coffee shop opened in Kaimuki! Shares a parking lot with Boston's. Limited spots at lot but metered parking nearby. Bad Ass coffee offers quality drinks, ranging from matcha, chai to mana energy drinks and coffee. I would recommend trying one of their signature drinks, less sweet. You can choose what type of milk you want but the default is whole milk. The coffee is nice and smooth. I enjoyed my iced latte. The ice for coffee drinks are frozen iced coffee cubes! How fun! My boyfriend's iced dirty chai was yummy too. Will try the pasties and other drinks at a later time! Be sure to join their rewards program. Friendly staff, cute cafe with restroom, outlets and limited indoor seating. Will be back! read more
It was pretty standard and I tried their "The Original" iced coffee which was more like a frappe. It was a cute coffee lol it was blended so it felt more like a milkshake - it was thick. Service was quick and they call out your name on the other side for pick-up. There was places to sit down but it still didn't have much tables available when I went. It was actually pretty crowded so keep that in mind. Pretty standard and it's another option if other cafes in the neighborhood are too crowded. Also if you were hoping to get the free coozie for following them on Instagram too bad because they gave it all away lol *sigh* read more
Food- 5 stars Ambiance- 4 stars Service- 5 stars Okay I have only tried the location in Maui across Honokowai Beach park and thought this coffee shop was overrated. However, this location offers a better display that shares signature drinks as well as barista recommendations. The staff is super friendly and made me a delicious Turtle Kick. The turtle kick is ice blended with mocha and caramel! I highly recommend visiting this location. Only thing to note is that it is located on a very congested corner of waialae and parking can be horrendous. I would park off of 10th avenue and just walk to Waialae. read more
7 months ago
I had to try this place out after finding out they had coffee iced cubes! Wow! If you're a coffee addict like me you need to be here because the coffee is strong & the taste is amazing! watery coffee where?! Haha They are located in kaimuki on Waialae ave. Parking is limited and hard so find street parking if anything. The service is good. They made my coffee pretty quickly, even if there was a bunch of people already there. Friendly & welcoming. The inside is not too small so you can enjoy and grab a seat to stay. They have a lot of merch to buy and everything has a cute donkey on it haha (their mascot) I enjoyed the coffee and can't wait to go back to try more items & food too! read more
8 days ago
Parking is right in front of the place but you can do street parking if you get lucky. Good spot to come and just chill with friends and get a drink. The coffee is great! My favorite part is that the ice is made out of coffee sooo your coffee doesn't get watered down. I for bad ass mocha, and that was good stuff. Sweet but still get the coffee taste. My kids liked it here too bc they had food and pastries. Will definitely come here again. read more
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25 days ago
@fortunefoodfinds: "Preparing for the BAD weather that's expected to hit again! A Cold Lava Cold Brew with choice Banana Foam, a Caramel Wave Latte, n' a Chocolate Chiller split into two cups from BAD ASS COFFEE OF HAWAII's newest location in Kaimukī. Their grand opening celebration is happening this Saturday. If the roads are safe, go on n' make your way!" SERVICE: fully staffed INTERIOR: clean, modern, cozy, seating can get filled up quickly, have a single bathroom in the back hallway EXTERIOR: located on a corner, no ramp to push up a stroller so had to lift ours to get on the store level WAIT TIME: 10 mins total (5 mins before placing order + 5 mins after placing order to receiving drinks) PARKING: few spots in front where you will have to be driving in the direction next to the store; don't think you can cross over from the opposite lane. Otherwise neighborhood street parking, that can be packed on the weekend. OVERALL COMMENTS: wanted to try out one of their limited time drinks, Jack's or Jenny's, but they were out of an ingredient to make either. Decided on the caramel wave latte, which had just the right amount of sweetness to balance out the strong coffee. Next time I would add a cold foam to make it creamy, but I still very much enjoyed my latte. Mah hubz liked the banana foam I chose for his cold brew. He's simple when it comes to coffee so he was satisfied. Glad they had keiki options n' ofc my kids were happy with anything chocolate. Now when I'm in Kaimukī n' want coffee, I know where to go! read more
5 months ago
Super cute café with the sweetest vibes The staff is always so friendly, and the owner, Teddy, truly treats everyone with so much respect, you can feel it as soon as you walk in. The managers on site are also super helpful, anytime I had questions about how the app works, they were patient and made everything easy. The coffee is really good too! I love the caramel wave and the dragonfruit lemonade. You can even DIY your own lattes, which is such a fun touch. I'm a big fan of their cold brew, especially with the cold lava (their creamy cold foam) on top, so good with a little coconut added OH- and don't forget their coffee ice cubes! Follow them on tiktok & insta @ badasscoffeehonolulu read more
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6 months ago
The drinks were great, a more modern twist on coffee and refreshers. I wish there was a wider selection of drinks but their menu is a lot more unique than other coffee shops in the area. There's not a whole lot of parking or seats but the service here is great. You'll pretty much be in and out if you're in a rush. read more
6 months ago
Grand opening vibes were awesome at Bad Ass Coffee Honolulu! I stopped by for the grand opening and ended up winning a bag, which was such a fun surprise. They were also handing out free T-shirts and a free koozie, plus the free WiFi made it easy to hang out a bit and enjoy the space. I tried Jenny's Pistachio drink, and it was rich, smooth, and a really solid pick. Great opening day energy, friendly staff, and a fun way to kick off a new spot in Honolulu. read more
6 months ago
Service, staff and drinks were amazing!! I will definitely be back again to Bad Ass Coffee in Kaimuki read more
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I got a caramel vanilla iced latte. I didn't ask for any specific sweetener level, and their normal amount for medium iced latte was on the sweeter side for me. Pricing: For the medium size, I think it was $7.50 not including tax. I wanted their mocha latte but they were completely out of any "mocha" flavoring and only had their white chocolate syrup. I'm not sure how they were out as I feel that mocha/chocolate is a popular flavor and if I'm not mistaken, their grand opening was just a few days ago too. Service was good, cashier was nice. There is seating, AC, and a restroom inside. As for the parking, there are a few spots in front the store (very limited). I am not sure of they have an additional side parking lot though. read more
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Coffee + cozy ambiance = perfect combo. Loved the aroma, smooth taste, and calming vibe of the café. read more
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