Three words: Manoa Chocolate Mocha…read more I was on my way back to Honolulu after spending about an hour at the beach. I needed caffeine. Luckily, ChadLou's was still open. The young woman was friendly and said it was a good choice! Most mochas are good, but this one has an intense chocolate flavor that I've never tasted elsewhere. Soooooooo good! She: Have a safe drive home! Oh, I did get this iced which almost made it feel like I was drinking a shake! Mahalo again ChadLou's!

Open from 630 till 400p, daily. Many artisinal cafes do not close at 400p: glad Chad Lou's Coffee…read moreRoasters is one of them. It's been a while since I've been here...coffee for takeaway though there is an outdoor patio where seating is available. They sell donuts from L'ili'i Donuts - vegan fare. I mispronounced the name of the bakery...but so did the barista, definitely a tongue-twister. I've had them before at the Kailua Farmers Market. It's a bit dry but tasty. They also offer Sage Creamery pints and cups,...that are tantamount to a Keiki-sized portion. B I had a donut...good...and a keiki cup...very good. If it seems that I am on a quest to find every available retail spot on Oahu to acquire some ice cream from Sage's...well, you are wise to my endeavor. Ube Crinkle was amazfreezing. Traditional macchiato was good.

Great ambiance. Nice place to chill and the matcha is high grade. Itʻs like a little sanctuary. No…read moreoutlets outside. Recommend all the teas.

I always wanted to visit this cafe after seeing so much of it on social media and hearing about it…read more I finally had the chance to visit today and my expectations were blown away. I expected it to be good, but wow - this place is AMAZING. Upon entering their cafe you are greeted by an amazing curation of plants lining an outdoor seating area. I can see this being such a wonderful area to relax and hold outdoor events. The sunshade over the outdoor area really represents the thought that was put into it for patrons of their cafe. The drinks were absolutely perfect and some of the best I have had on-island - and I go to a lot of cafes. This was just next level and they know exactly what they are doing. The barista who took our order (Kaya) was so gracious to explain and recommend what drinks would be great to try for a first-timer. I opted for the ceremonial grade matcha Wakaba (hot) no sugar, no milk, just straight matcha, and my dad got the pour-over (hot) Kau Delvin Navarro Pacamara Washed. Both drinks were excellent in addition to the signature Matcha Basque Cheesecake which paired perfectly with the drinks. My matcha was extremely smooth and paired perfect with the cheesecake. My dad's pour-over drink changed flavors as you kept drinking it. Definitely next-level stuff. This was honestly one of the best cafe experiences I have had so far and I hope I can come here more often because it has earned its spot as one of my most favorite cafes on-island.

This is my regular spot. The espresso is so well done. The cold brew drinks are unique and…read moreperfectly balanced sweetness, flavor, and strength. The baked goods are amazing. If you're looking for a quick coffee fix, Kopi does things right not fast. Come for an experience not for a quick hit.

I must be staying under a lava rock! I did not know about this place cool cafe, that has its own…read moreparking lot in the back! I needed something to eat and caffeine, and searching on Yelp, I found them. I didn't know you could enter from the back, but a friendly good morning when I came in. They have a lot to choose from! I got a plain croissant and a red velvet croissant. This was really unique in flavor and texture! Definitely something to consider if you stop in. I also ordered Jeanne's Fav, vanilla, lavender latte, iced. This was really good! Great way to start my morning! There's some chairs and coffee tables in the back parking lot which would be great to hang out in, especially if it's raining. The interior seating is eclectic and I loved the music playing. Great place to come to! Mahalo Cafe Kopi!

It has been a while since I've been here but I was in need of a caffeine fix. The space is great!…read more I love the upstairs and it's just a relaxing vibe. It was a little crowded inside so I sat outside. Friendly greeting at the counter, I ordered a shot of espresso and the honey lavender latte. I would have to say, the espresso was one of the biggest ones I've ever had which is nice! The latte was delicious and I got it with coconut milk this time. Soooooo good! This really hit the spot! Mahalo Morning Brew!

Tried out their cold brew and it was pretty standard. I prefer mines with a smoother taste that…read moremelds in with the bitterness of the cold brew making it easy to drink. This one was a bit more bitter. Bonus stars for the free wifi available and beautiful ambiance to chill. This place does get busy I saw a line forming out the door. There are two levels of seating so you can also make your way upstairs to settle there if there is no space downstairs. I heard the food is popular here as well. Haven't made my way to their Kakaako location, but I always pass by and it's very busy as well. If you're in the area it's worth a visit if you need a place to rest.

I've been to this Waimanalo Town Center café twice ...always been curious when I pass this way…read more Hawaiian Island Cafe has a fairly large menu for a small local establishment. Apparently, they've been in business for 12 years or so...not familiar with Waimanalo in any way. They have a decent looking acai bowl menu so I tried one on both occasions. The acai bowl can be a bit hackneyed but the menu caught my eye. They offer 16 and 24 ounce options. Makapu'u Bowl and Mana Bowl both have an acai sorbet base. The former features Okinawan sweet potato and haupia; the latter, coconut chia parfait and blueberries. They both had bananas and hemp granola...a standout. Both really were fantastic. I had a Caramel Macchiato by accident. I ordered a macchiato - which by their menu description was a traditional macchiato. But I went with it and the Caramel Macchiato ( by Starbucks definition) was actually quite good. Also, had a special drink menu item...near the POS...Iced Brown Sugar Latte. This was quite sweet but refreshing. They serve standard breakfast fare - waffles and pancakes; also standard local plate lunches. They operate from 830a to 400p - closed on Sunday and Monday. Tour buses roll up and it can get tourist heavy...I had to stand in queue at the entrance on my initial visit. I see locals and tourists visit. The small dining area has art, vintage items...clothing...standard merch...a mashup of items for sale and display. I think a 70yo local guy and a 40 yo mainland woman collaborated on the interior design...I

Best coffee on the island and I won't argue about it. We randomly stumbled upon this place, and I…read moream SO happy we did. We had breakfast here and everything was delicious, especially the breakfast croissant. Simple, but incredibly tasty. And then the drinks... oh my god. The macadamia nut latte was THE BEST COFFEE I HAVE EVER HAD. I literally dream about it. It was unbelievably good. Their premade drinks were also amazing, especially the CBD hibiscus lemonade. We tried a few different things and honestly everything was great. The owner and her father were also incredibly warm and kind. We walked in right when they opened, and by the time we left maybe 30 minutes later, the place was packed. Honestly, it makes complete sense because everything there is absolutely delicious.

Found a quicker gem this morning!…read more While waiting for my car appointment, I wanted a coffee and was gonna order Starbucks. But then saw ppl waiting at this shack so decided to check it out. Quick and fast. The girl that helped me out was very funny. Ordered, waited a minute or two and coffee was walked to me. Fast and easy with the great Mountain views of Kaneohe.

Accidentally stumbled upon this drive thru coffee shop when I initially planned to kill time at…read moreWindward Mall to wait for my lunch order at Adela's. The long line of cars intrigued me...after 11 AM, nonetheless! The wait time wasn't so bad, maybe no more than 10-15 minutes from pulling in to picking up my order. I asked the lady taking my order of their most popular coffee drinks. She mentioned their banana bread latte and a cold brew drink I forgot about, but I ended up ordering an iced vanilla latte... usually my baseline when visiting a new coffee shop. I believe good quality coffee shouldn't haven't to be masked by all sorts of flavors unless the coffee shop wants to highlight any in-house syrups and flavorings. The iced latte wasn't bad...if anything, the espresso was nice and strong! I didn't understand the long line before lunch, unless Holoholo is the best handcrafted coffee on Kaneohe, or that it's conveniently located across from Windward Mall? This is probably one of those coffee snob reviews lol... my husband makes lattes from our espresso machine every day and I'm in the middle of learning how to make lattes myself. Don't get me wrong though... if you're tight on time, but need caffeine and happen to be in Kaneohe, Holoholo hits the spot! Support local!

While visiting Hawaii we were out exploring different parts of the islands when what we had planned…read morefor the afternoon was closed to our surprise. So while driving about and going to the Botanical Gardens we decided we needed a treat. So we started our search and came across the SunRise Shack. This was a great find and really refreshing at the same time. We had 5 different treats and each one of us enjoyed them and felt refreshed and fueled up for the rest of the day. It was a great find on our adventure for the day.

Want a nice healthy treat? This is the place. I'm all bout…read moreefficiency and getting the rundown before I go places so here we go... Logistics Breakdown: -Free Parking (I LOVE free parking), however really busy all the time. Mostly packed during peak hour. -Long lines but you'll be out in 5 mins after you place your order -Online ordering is an option if you're in a rush -Some tables, mostly occupied though They also sell cute apparel to browse while you wait. My only gripe is that it costs a bit much for what you're getting. Flavor is nice and healthy, you don't taste the chunks of dates which I appreciate. But it's still a little more on the bland side but it's good for you! The smoothie doesn't get watery fast at all, so you can enjoy it slowly. If you need a little AC since you've been beaching all day, that's the spot :)

Quick service, very efficient Tasty coffee…read more Strong coffee....two shots for small and 4 for large. Wow. Great prices Easy going ambiance. I just walked up since we were already parked elsewhere. If you're in 'Nalo, stop by.

I heard about this coffee shop on Tepoe's TikTok page and since I was visiting Oahu I had to go…read morethere! This was a drive up shop and the service was fast, friendly and the coffee was amazing! It was definitely worth the trip and if ever I'm in Hawai'i again I'll certainly go back! My drink: Macadamia Nut, White Chocolate Iced Latte Add Macnut cold foam 1 shot of espresso