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    Bluetree Cafe - Kaka'ako

    4.1 (98 reviews)
    Open 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
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    Haley H.

    Bluetree used to be one of my favorite cafes but I feel like lately it's gone a little downhill. My mom and I wanted to get some coffee and a smoothie today. We waited probably like 15 minutes for a smoothie with no one else waiting for their order. We are totally fine with waiting but the worker proceeded to hand us a smoothie that wasn't even filled all the way to the top. When we tried it, it wasn't even blended all the way. There were food bits and huge chunks of ice that clogged the straw so it wasn't that pleasant to drink.

    Kulolo crunch latte
    Jewel Ann C.

    I finally got the time to check out this place after I heard about a kulolo crunch latte. Anything kulolo ima need to try it out! Parking: depends on the day & time you go but they do have a pay parking garage right across the street or if you get lucky with street parking but you also have to pay. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Service: when I walked in it looked just like a mainland coffee shops I've been too. Pretty cool & clean inside. They do have an upstairs sitting.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] So of course I got the "KULOLO CRUNCH LATTE" but sad to say ima have to give this a 4/10. It just tasted like a regular coffee with crunch. I really tried hard to get that taste of the kulolo but I didn't. I also let my mom & daughter try & they didn't taste any kulolo.

    Kulolo Crunch Matcha
    Kyllie N.

    I recently visited Blue Tree Cafe in Kakaʻako and had mixed feelings about my experience. When I walked in, there was one employee working on drinks. I could see she was busy, so I waited patiently. However, I wasn't greeted or acknowledged with something simple like, "I'll be right with you." After a few minutes, she was ready to take my order, but the interaction felt a bit awkward. She initially just stared at me without saying anything before eventually saying "hi." While taking my order, she also didn't ask what size drink I wanted. After a few more minutes, my drink was finished and placed on the counter without any verbal acknowledgment. The overall customer service felt lacking and not very welcoming. As for the drink itself, I had been excited to try the Kulolo Crunch Latte, but since I've been on a matcha kick lately, I decided to order the Kulolo Crunch Matcha instead. The drink was ok overall. It wasn't overly sweet, which many people will appreciate, and the dominant flavors were coconut and macadamia nut. The matcha flavor was fairly mild and didn't stand out as much as I expected. While it wasn't my favorite matcha drink I've had, it was still good. [[HIGHLIGHT]]One thing I did really like was the ambiance. The cafe has a clean, modern feel and is spread across two floors, which gives it plenty of seating. It seems like a great place to study, work remotely, or just relax with a drink. The space felt comfortable and inviting, and I could see myself spending time there.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Overall, the service left a lot to be desired, but the drink was decent and the atmosphere was enjoyable. I'd be willing to give Blue Tree Cafe another chance and return in the future to try some of their other menu items.

    StaciLei T.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]Super cute little coffee shop in Kaka'ako![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great spot to come by with your laptop and do some work on their tables upstairs, or just meet up with a friend and chat on their outdoor patio area.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I tried their sunburnt coconut latte which features their house toasted coconut syrup. I've also tried their earth matcha which also has the same coconut syrup and butterfly tea. The butterfly tea gives it a really cool blue color. A lot of the drinks here have a fun color to it like the blueberry or lavender drinks. You can either park across the street or there is also a parking garage attached. Both are paid parking. They also serve wine and because of that stay open a lot later than traditional coffee spots.

    LATTE
    Louis L.

    Good coffee and great atmosphere.. i ordered a Bluetree croissant sandwich. I like the flakiness of the croissant.

    Macadamia Cloud Latte 16oz $6.45
    Jackie W.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]Located in Kakaako near the corner of Dry Bar. Good spot to read or get work done. Seating out and inside on ground leave and second floor. They have a bathroom.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The macadamia cloud latte is a must. I was impressed with the latte. The turkey pesto panini- I'm not gonna order this again. I ate it but it wasn't the best turkey pesto panini I had. It was just ok. They do give a lot of turkey which was a plus. The service was good. Workers were nice and looked like they were working hard. I paid about $21 for my drink and sandwich.

    Kulolo Crunch Latte
    Grace L.

    When I visit a new coffee shop, I always make sure there's adequate parking, seating, WiFi (if I'm gonna do work), and a bathroom. Bluetree has become one of my top coffee shops in town for checking all of these boxes! There's parking in their structure (scan QR code in the cafe to register your license plate #), plenty of seating inside (upstairs/downstairs), and WiFi if you plan on doing work. My go-to drink as of recently has been their Kulolo Crunch Latte. I also loved their Coconut Cloud Matcha -- they use Wai Koko coconut water! [[HIGHLIGHT]]For the most part, people in the shop are doing work and being productive so it's not too overstimulating like many coffee shops I've been to.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]If you're looking for just a chill place to grab a coffee or matcha and lock in, I'd recommend checking out Bluetree in Kaka'ako![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    blueberry matcha latte
    Kacie S.

    My current go-to study spot. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great amount of seating since there's two floors.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Upstairs gets a little chilly.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Free wifi and multiple outlets![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Also there are 3 free parking stalls on the building which is nice! Blueberry matcha latte is my fave. Sometimes it's hit or miss, but if the blueberry part is not too chunky it's soooo good. They also have a bunch of yummy food options! Student discount for everything except matcha! Great service!

    Bluetree Classic Latte, Purple Cloud Latte
    Jodie F.

    Vibey cafe with outdoor & indoor seating. There's additional seating upstairs too. Both the Bluetree Classic Latte & Purple Cloud Latte was good. I do think the Bluetree Latte is on the lighter tasting side, not the best choice if you like a sweet & bold latte. Free parking (scan code & select customer).

    One Year Anniversary Specials!
    Jackie K.

    Update: 07/18/25 Shout out to Li Y. for letting me know about Bluetree Cafe Kaka'ako One Year celebration that is around the corner on Friday, July 25, 2025. Happy days! Great food, fantastic service and cool vibes here. See photo for Instagram information re specials!

    Bluetree Club Sandwich
    Vicky L.

    Calm and decently spacious cafe atmosphere! I ordered a club sandwich and a strawberry matcha. Sandwich was huge and pretty good!! But the matcha unfortunately was bad. They're so skimpy with the matcha that it just tasted like milk. I could tell before I even mixed it, just based on the color and ratio. My friend got a blueberry matcha latte and also said hers just tasted like milk and a LOT of blueberry. They had a lot of ceiling fans and they were all on, as well as ac, so if you get cold easily, avoid the second floor especially. Do not get matcha here. It is not good. Service was good, though she gave me two sandwiches when I ordered one (I only took mine). Free parking validation that you scan when you walk in at the counter!

    Lavender Cloud Latte
    Paika L.

    Can't really say anything bad about this coffee shop. Located in the heart of Kaka'ako across the stress of SALT (ewa side). The prices are great. The quality and taste of their drinks are amazing. I was told all their specialty drinks are popular. I opted for the Lavender Cloud Latte and it was great. I think I'll try one of their matcha drinks next time. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Smoke seating inside and out.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]I see a lot of people gather here for meetings, etc.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's not that big inside (if you compare to Starbucks), but the outdoor seating is great.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] If you're an avid coffee drinker, this place is worth checking out.

    Menu. 10/07/25
    Jenn N.

    10/07/25 Blue Tree.. Lavender cloud Latte. First of all let me say.. it's been a long WHILE! Since I been back here and I apologize that I didn't submit a review for the salmon toast I had here... it was bought by a co-worker and I forgot to write the review for that one BUT... Today 10/07/25 I have visited again. Well, it's my third time for food/ drink and only my second visit... more like two years in the making... I'll admit the menu has gotten a face lift and this item- "LAVENDER CLOUD LATTE" oh what a delight... I'm a fan of Lavender and this drink containing: house lavender, lavender vanilla cold foam, espresso. So delish.. smooth and very nice. I recall it the same from my previous visit. [[HIGHLIGHT]]And I like the setup. It still keeps that inviting feel. Nostalgic environment with any cafe vibe.. you know- the coffee smell, people locked into their open portable laptops and products of organic coffee- Bean/ grounded/ Medium, lights, and menus near the bar... where one can place n order with the person behind the facing counters simple and nothing fancy because to keep you there options should be visible.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]I love the vibe around the cafe it's not loud, people Are burrowed into their laptops and it's easy to waste 2hrs for a sit down. There are about 3 signs that say to give courtesy 2hrs only for staying in.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] My Lavender cloud latte is so smooth. The espresso- I feel is perfect not over baring. It's quite a sweet factor with iced coffee drinks when it seems fancy, it can be over powered high in sweetness/ sugar. I personally feel this drink has a perfect pair of espresso to lavender. It's very important that I not leave out the fact that Blue Tree's Lavender sugar or sweetener lavender... is in House made!! Let me say that again -- the Lavender syrup or sweetness used by Blue Tree Kaka'ako is made in house. This makes things pretty exceptional when ingredients are made in house... The staff is every accommodating... I'll say that the girl offering her knowledge on the drink I choose is a plus! Thank you Blue tree Cafe for a wonderful iced Lavender cloud Latte. I'll be back to try a different drink. And I may just get the same things... I love Lavender.

    Bluetree Classic Latte - IG @bougiefoodieboi

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    Loved my latte and my overall experience at Bluetree Cafe. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The decor is very inviting.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Can't wait to come back

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