Keeping it Kaka'ako…read more.. I absolutely love that Surfers Coffee is now in Kaka'ako though it's very different from their Wahiawa location which I think it's great since it shares its spot with The Vintage Hawaii. Located in Kaka'ako Business Center that has a few customer parking stalls painted in yellow lines which always appreciated especially in this part of Kaka'ako sometimes is difficult to find. Walking in I didn't know what to expect and was just so thrilled to see how clean and spacious it was along with several types of seating in a separate area from the coffee bar which is so bright and welcoming with various merchandise and menus including their "underground drink menu" featuring various crafted coffees but they had me at "Nutella Mocha" which is dark mocha latte with Nutella...ya that was hard to resist and loved it was simple. The staff is very awesome and friendly as I asked various questions where they filled in information that there's also a pottery area and that classes will be available soon these kind of craftiness I do love in a place that shares its passion for the community including collecting school supplies is so heartwarming. Love a place that supports local in so many ways and that opening at 7am is also great for those that early start in their day. Thank you!

Surfers coffee is a cozy coffee shop located in Kaka'ako…read more Their main location is located in Wahiawa, but this new location only serves drinks, but plans to serve food in the future. They just opened this last fall around October or November 2025. There is a private parking lot with free parking. Lots of options for coffee drinks, and tea, a little pricey, but I do appreciate their mission to help their community. They give high school kids with special needs some job training in their coffee shop. This is especially important since many places won't even consider hiring anybody with a disability. They only had one person working during my visit, so you need to be patient as it's a bit slow to get the coffee out. The atmosphere is very cozy and inviting. I can see that people would like to hang out here for awhile and read a book, study, or work on their computer. They also have a thrift store in the middle of the coffee house, which is definitely unique! I had a chance to check out the thrift store as well and I thought it was pretty cool. I plan to come back again to support this coffee house, hoping that they'll start serving food soon!

All I remember was that it was a coffee drink that was leaving soon. I wanted to try something…read moredifferent and I had never been here before. But I needed coffee if I was going to stand in line over at JOJA. The two young women working were friendly and I like the set up in front of the shop. It's very chill, inviting, and comfortable as I waited. Again, I can't remember what it was called but it was delicious! I do recommend trying one of their drinks of the month, because they all look good. This one really hit the spot! Mahalo Golden Hour!

Walked over from Ward Village to enjoy the neighborhood, but they have parking that is easily…read moreaccessible right in front. The barista was super friendly, and our drinks came out really quickly. We tried the Strawberry Matcha, Banana Bread Latte, Carrot Cake, and Purple Haze. The Strawberry Matcha delicious and something I'd definitely order again. The Banana Bread Latte was also notable, but on the sweeter side, more of a dessert drink if that is your preference. The Purple Haze (espresso with seltzer) was unique and interesting. It was fun to try, but I don't think I would order it again just on preference. The seating area is super cute with lots of tropical plants, giving it a little oasis vibe. Overall, it's a great little coffee shop with delicious drinks and a fun atmosphere. I can't wait to try other things on the menu!

Convent small shop specializing in fresh brewed coffees, fresh local salads, House made Kimchi &…read moreMac and many vegan friendly options. Local made Desserts & friendly service. Lots of local designs make the ambiance of this fast but friendly to go business a delight!

WOW. I would happily be vegan if the food tasted like what I order at Juicy Brew. I usually opt…read morefor the soba salad with tofu poke which is a certified winner - but decided to try the Korean Chik'n Hirata Buns. That was so flavorful and filling. The two huge buns were so colorful and aesthetic to look at as well - presentation on point. There are a few tables available for dine-in so I decided to stay and enjoy my food. The food was so flavorful and surprisingly VERY filling - I struggled to finish but it was so good that I had to LOL. Definitely underestimated how filling the buns were. Do keep that in mind when ordering it.

LUPICIA THE GOAT the company has a pretty name that matches its pretty teas. the store smells like…read moreflowers and faint clorox. love it. all the workers are nice and super helpful AND give out samples. i am a huge fan of pu'er. please do me a favor RIGHT NOW if you are even 10 miles away from the store and drive here and smell the cinnamon cookie pu'er. smells like snickerdoodles and a great life. the chocolate strawberry pu'er smells like neapolitan with more strawberries. the momoko is very scrumptious as well - nice floral vanilla scent that is suitable for the nostrils of a dissatisfied asian mother. love u lupicia! if you like sniffing things like a dog come here!

Their customer experience feels overconfident until something goes wrong -- at which point they…read moredeflect rather than own it. Staff knowledge and communication are consistently poor. What's especially frustrating is the performative feedback loop: they solicit input on the BOPIS experience but show no genuine interest in understanding how their customer base actually interacts with their last standing U.S. location at Ala Moana. If you're going to ask for feedback, do something with it. And if your online inventory doesn't reflect what's actually in store, why offer BOPIS at all? The tool exists precisely to bridge that gap -- using it poorly is worse than not using it. At a deeper level, this might be a mismatch between high-trust brand culture and a low-trust customer environment -- made worse by the fact that their own tools are clearly designed for low-trust interactions. That contradiction needs to be reconciled, not ignored.

@fortunefoodfinds: "Hope you have a LATTE fun this weekend! A Kooky Monster Latte n' a Nanner Bread…read moreLatte from KOOKS COFFEE. Before heading out to your beach party, make it gnarly!" Staff: friendly Interior: n/a Exterior: trailer Wait time: 5 mins Parking: lot Overall comments: The kooky monster had a light hint of mint with the mocha. The nanner bread used their homemade banana milk, which wasn't too sweet although I wouldn't have minded if it was. Cute coffee trailer that serves classic drinks n' fun named lattes!

Hands down one of the best coffee trucks on island! The girls working have always been so sweet and…read morehelpful. Location is great with ample parking for easy access. Quality coffee

I was really sad to hear that Ali'i coffee was closing their shop in the Ward Center. It was such…read morea great spot to go to in the morning. I will miss it! However, I was happy that they found a spot in Ala Moana. Late mornings are a bit of a zoo, but if you are there early, no problem with parking. The interior is much smaller. But they still have the same great warm welcoming vibe! The staff is friendly and like the new space. I was able to get my Queen on ice! Such a great drink! Looking forward to coming back soon! Mahalo Ali'i!

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

First off, I am NOT a matcha girlie but saw Cinnamon Toast Crunch and decided to try it (got it…read morewith the cloud foam). SUPER glad I did because it was so 'ono. The husband/wife duo that run the cart are SO sweet! Very friendly, genuine and grateful for their customers. The "cheers" they do when they pour the matcha into the cup is the cutest. You can't help but smile as they're making your drink. Great vibes/feeling there from the drink and the couple whom own the cart. Now onto the drink....it was DELISH. Very creamy and tasty and although the matcha flavor was there (which I usually don't like), it was the perfect combination. After walking around Kakaako Farmers Market, I circled back around to grab another one (this time the strawberry matcha one). That one was very refreshing with the strawberry and also 'ono but the Cinnamon Toast Crunch one has my heart. Would highly recommend and will definitely be back. Mahalo for the yummy drink and for the genuine, amazing customer service, sis!

Food: 4/5* Only matcha and hojicha drinks and they were okay…read more Service: 2/5* Friendly BUT it was SLOW. The wait to finally order was 1.5 hours another 5 minutes just to finish making our order. The were maybe about only 30 other people ahead of us, it doesn't have to take THAT LONG to get our drinks. They need to reassess their workflow to make it more efficient. Ambiance: 2/5* It was a special event outdoor popup in East Kapolei so it was blazing hot even though most of it was under shade. There was absolutely no trade wind breeze. Overall: 3/5* After this experience I would never go to their popup at the Kakaako Market if their workflow is no different there. Expect to wait forever unless you're the very first 10 or less customers in line when they first open.

Shelling it out this morning…read more.. I've been wanting to visit this cute little spot that found here every Saturday Morning at the famous Kaka'ako Farmers Market and you can easily find this cute white trailer right at the front of it all right beside the "Food Trucks" sign. Health conscious in a cup the offer options of Mushroom Latte and even house made organic cashew milk though after glancing over their menu I decided on their namesake of "The Cowrie" which sounds very intriguing of an iced americano with vanilla syrup topped with coconut cream that's non-dairy which is another great option for my intolerance friends...but after seeing their Spring Special of "Blueberry Breve" that really piqued my interest. The polar opposite of my first selection as breve is with half and half which did make this sip very rich and as this conscious biz is strawless it did make it a challenge getting to the blueberry at the bottom of the cup. I did find it challenging to finish the drink it was very rich but delicious the staff is a delight which it was a great start to my day. Thank you!

Been a regular for a while and no matter the location, the Cowrie crew is awesome. They're always…read moreexperimenting with something new and healthy, so be on the lookout for their seasonal offerings (you know I'm talking about you, Raspberry Cold Foam - we love you!!! Spring can't come back around soon enough!!!)