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Based on My Visit only. I ordered the iced strawberry cold-foam matcha latte with oat milk. The flavor was okay not bad at all but not quite as delicious or visually appealing as I hoped. My friend had an iced latte with whole milk and it tasted lighter than expected, especially considering the price and compared to similar spots nearby. Overall, the drinks were just average for us, so we'd give them around a 5/10 based on this visit. The staff were genuinely lovely. Everyone was welcoming, had great service energy and seemed happy to be there. This was definitely the highlight of the experience. The space is clean, simple and has plenty of outdoor seating which is always a plus. It's a nice spot to sit and relax. Overall: For us, it wasn't something we'd drive far specifically for yet but we appreciate the effort and hope to see how they continue to grow. This is just our personal experience and others may enjoy different menu items more.
Breakfast in Downtown Honolulu, Hawaii... Located on the ground level of the Topa Financial Center, another location of Cafe 'Alalā has appeared! I've been to Cafe 'Alalā at Aloha Tower... it used to be called Cafe Daisy, but changed it's name to Cafe 'Alalā. Anyway, Cafe 'Alalā at Topa Financial Center is convenient for those who work in the building and others who work in Downtown. There's a dining area if you want to enjoy your meal and/or beverage right there. If not, go up the elevator to the 6th floor and hang out at the Rooftop Garden! There's no air-conditioning, but the view is spectacular! We had a Strawberry Coconut Cold Brew (non-dairy) and Avo, egg, and cheese croissant. They were yummy and great for a quick morning snack!
Came for the matcha... Stayed for some lunch as suggested from the other location at Aloha Tower as this Topa Financial Center location have a full menu including sandwiches and looking at their menu there was some familiarity from the former Cafe Daisy and to find out that it's exactly the same so I'm not sure if it was just a name change and thought it was strange as their clover screen still says Cafe Daisy at Topa and my receipt says Cafe Daisy as well. Like I said I came for the matcha or specifically the new item "Banana Bread Matcha" and as my first sip was exactly that the creator of the syrup smiled and agreed with me as we talked about it further and couldn't get enough of it and wished I could have this every day. For lunch it was the "Jalapeño Grilled Ham n Cheese and made it a combo to add Tomato Soup was absolutely delicious the insane cheese pull that went on with each bite was filled with ham and jalapeños making it a perfect pair. The staff is so nice and friendly and love that they have lots of seating as I enjoyed my lunch at my leisure but ended up enjoying the rest of my matcha on the Rooftop Garden as the elevator to the top of the parking structure was just steps away from the restaurant which was a nice way to take in the beautiful view. Thank you!
matcha - AMAZING! i got an iced banana bread matcha latte after hearing many good things about it on social media. safe to say it did not disappoint! both the banana bread and matcha flavors were strong and meshed perfectly together. this was especially perfect for this time of year in fall. i'm definitely coming back :) service - super quick and friendly staff! ambiance - a small cafe at aloha tower, mainly catering towards HPU students so more of a grab and go type of cafe. there is no indoor seating, but they do have lots of outdoor seating.
Really tasty pumpkin dirty Chai. Courteous worker. There were many other delicious concoctions, I had a hard time deciding at first but I never had a dirty chai. There is alot of parking. You need to ask for a code to the bathroom.
In the topa financial building I just was here for someone else, I'm never downtown! Lol theres a lot of little food cafes and bento shops in here so I'm glad I got to try something new! This place is near the security desk and across from aloha bakehouse cafe. This place has a lot of seating. They have a breakfast menu and lunch menu. I ordered a strawberry matcha and the it was pretty good! Strong match taste and it was one the thicker side. They have fresh juices but note that it comes in a pretty small cup I saw. It's quite pricey starting $8.99 for 12 oz. I got an avo egg cheese croissant and it was tasty! They have bagels, espressos, smoothies, juices, matcha, and specialty lattes, cold brews and frappes. Lunch menu is pretty much same as breakfast with wraps and sandwiches but with salads. Very convenient for employees and people in this area. Service was fast and friendly.
MATCHA -- I came here for the matcha because of the social media hype. I got the strawberry matcha. I would say that their strawberry flavor is more on the artificial side -- similar to a Nesquik strawberry milk flavor. You can taste the matcha pretty well. SERVICE -- The barista/cashier is friendly. My friend forgot to substitute their milk for oat milk and the barista was able to accommodate their request even after already paying for the drink. I asked for extra napkins since I had a runny nose and she gave me a great amount of it. She also gave us the restroom code in the building when we needed to use it. AMBIANCE -- The store is pretty small, there was still a considerable amount of space when you enter but there were no seating inside the store. It was almost always empty when I visited around noon-early afternoon on a Wednesday during the summer. There were Aloha Tower outdoor seating right outside of the store, perfect for hanging out. It was such a hot week in July and it was shaded and breezy in that spot. Review is for my visit on July 30, 2025.
I have been coming here way before their rebrand as Cafe 'Alalā and I can always say that their drinks never miss. I love their house beans and I'm so happy that they brought another espresso bean option which is Kona. The drink I got today was their Kona Cold Brew with the strawberry foam they use in their strawberry matcha #iykyk. If you love their strawberry matcha but feel like switching matcha for coffee, I HIGHLY recommend this drink! Staff is always so nice and friendly, and I appreciate their drink recommendations when I'm feeling indecisive. If you're ever in the downtown/Aloha Tower area, this is definitely a place to check out!
Banana bread matcha latte: 10/10! So, so good. Matcha was rich and bitter, syrup was a bit on the sweeter side, but had a really good nutty banana flavor. Pistachio foam matcha latte: also 10/10! Really good as well, perfect balance of sweetness and matcha flavor. Parking in the underground parking garage is ridiculously expensive, 21 minutes was $6.00. No validation. Better to find street parking and walk. Baristas were super nice and helpful! Lots of seating, good place to study or catch up w/ friends :)
Another great drink and sandwich from Cafe Alala!! I got the ham, egg, and cheese croissant with avacado and a matcha brown sugar with oat milk. DELICIOUS!! I also had some of their homemade tomato sauce to go with the sandwich...I mean seriously..., the container it comes in definitely needs to be bigger! Thank you Jean for always taking the time to 'talk story' a little when I come visit. See you next week
Love this place! I work nearby, so I would always visit this location when it was Cafe Daisy. I was surprised to find this Aloha Tower Location and the one in the Topa financial building rebranded, but they have the same friendly staff and yummy coffees. They changed their look and vibe, plus added some new additions to the menu! I was about to go into cardiac arrest once I saw a LOX BAGEL and PISTACHIO cream latte, two of my favorite things ever! Plus, the lox is so reasonably priced! It's hard to find lox bagels that don't cost an arm, a leg and my soul. Side note: As an Italian, I love strong, smooth espresso. They also offer Kona beans now next to their signature blend, which I decided to get with my pistachio cream latte. Very delicious. Excited for this new chapter of Cafe 'Alala!
I work hybrid but every time I'm in Downtown, I have to come here. Usually I get their matcha banana frappe (shoutout nik, ash, & Jean for always remembering LOL), but I wanted to their new menu item. Think it was called expresso cream latte w the brown foam. It was so GOOD UGH. All my downtown baddies, this is the spot!
2 months ago
Cafe 'Alalā is a little gem, hidden away in the Topo Financial Building on Nimitz and Bishop Streets. I say hidden because it's easy to miss, but worth looking for. Named for the endangered Hawaiian crow, Cafe 'Alalā offers a variety of lattes, frappes, fresh pressed juices, smoothies, matcha, lavender lattes, coconut water clouds, açaí bowls, and even a selection of flavored Red Bulls. They're open till 4:30 pm and serve breakfast items all day. Service is quick and very friendly. I went well after the lunch rush, so honestly I don't know how busy they get. There's a lovely little shared seating area so you can relax and enjoy your iced strawberry cold foam matcha latte and Waffled Croffle Croissant. read more
Needed an afternoon matcha pick-me-up or else I'd fall asleep at my desk. I remembered this spot used to be Cafe Daisy. Menu looks pretty similar with the fancy-smancy lavender lattes and food items such as wraps and bagels. I ordered an iced matcha latte with oatmilk. Taste was okay, the drink looked very green and left a little gritty aftertaste in my mouth. Their preparation method is similar to Starbucks; Don't expect a handcrafted matcha beverage. Cashier was nice and greeted me with a smile. She offered me a stamp card with my purchase. But other than that she looked a little bored being there. My drink came out quickly and I was on my way. Overall, it's an okay spot. Would probably return if I don't feel like walking too far lol. read more
Based on My Visit only. I ordered the iced strawberry cold-foam matcha latte with oat milk. The flavor was okay not bad at all but not quite as delicious or visually appealing as I hoped. My friend had an iced latte with whole milk and it tasted lighter than expected, especially considering the price and compared to similar spots nearby. Overall, the drinks were just average for us, so we'd give them around a 5/10 based on this visit. The staff were genuinely lovely. Everyone was welcoming, had great service energy and seemed happy to be there. This was definitely the highlight of the experience. The space is clean, simple and has plenty of outdoor seating which is always a plus. It's a nice spot to sit and relax. Overall: For us, it wasn't something we'd drive far specifically for yet but we appreciate the effort and hope to see how they continue to grow. This is just our personal experience and others may enjoy different menu items more. read more
Breakfast in Downtown Honolulu, Hawaii... Located on the ground level of the Topa Financial Center, another location of Cafe 'Alalā has appeared! I've been to Cafe 'Alalā at Aloha Tower... it used to be called Cafe Daisy, but changed it's name to Cafe 'Alalā. Anyway, Cafe 'Alalā at Topa Financial Center is convenient for those who work in the building and others who work in Downtown. There's a dining area if you want to enjoy your meal and/or beverage right there. If not, go up the elevator to the 6th floor and hang out at the Rooftop Garden! There's no air-conditioning, but the view is spectacular! We had a Strawberry Coconut Cold Brew (non-dairy) and Avo, egg, and cheese croissant. They were yummy and great for a quick morning snack! read more
Came for the matcha... Stayed for some lunch as suggested from the other location at Aloha Tower as this Topa Financial Center location have a full menu including sandwiches and looking at their menu there was some familiarity from the former Cafe Daisy and to find out that it's exactly the same so I'm not sure if it was just a name change and thought it was strange as their clover screen still says Cafe Daisy at Topa and my receipt says Cafe Daisy as well. Like I said I came for the matcha or specifically the new item "Banana Bread Matcha" and as my first sip was exactly that the creator of the syrup smiled and agreed with me as we talked about it further and couldn't get enough of it and wished I could have this every day. For lunch it was the "Jalapeño Grilled Ham n Cheese and made it a combo to add Tomato Soup was absolutely delicious the insane cheese pull that went on with each bite was filled with ham and jalapeños making it a perfect pair. The staff is so nice and friendly and love that they have lots of seating as I enjoyed my lunch at my leisure but ended up enjoying the rest of my matcha on the Rooftop Garden as the elevator to the top of the parking structure was just steps away from the restaurant which was a nice way to take in the beautiful view. Thank you! read more
matcha - AMAZING! i got an iced banana bread matcha latte after hearing many good things about it on social media. safe to say it did not disappoint! both the banana bread and matcha flavors were strong and meshed perfectly together. this was especially perfect for this time of year in fall. i'm definitely coming back :) service - super quick and friendly staff! ambiance - a small cafe at aloha tower, mainly catering towards HPU students so more of a grab and go type of cafe. there is no indoor seating, but they do have lots of outdoor seating. read more
Really tasty pumpkin dirty Chai. Courteous worker. There were many other delicious concoctions, I had a hard time deciding at first but I never had a dirty chai. There is alot of parking. You need to ask for a code to the bathroom. read more
In the topa financial building I just was here for someone else, I'm never downtown! Lol theres a lot of little food cafes and bento shops in here so I'm glad I got to try something new! This place is near the security desk and across from aloha bakehouse cafe. This place has a lot of seating. They have a breakfast menu and lunch menu. I ordered a strawberry matcha and the it was pretty good! Strong match taste and it was one the thicker side. They have fresh juices but note that it comes in a pretty small cup I saw. It's quite pricey starting $8.99 for 12 oz. I got an avo egg cheese croissant and it was tasty! They have bagels, espressos, smoothies, juices, matcha, and specialty lattes, cold brews and frappes. Lunch menu is pretty much same as breakfast with wraps and sandwiches but with salads. Very convenient for employees and people in this area. Service was fast and friendly. read more
1 year ago
MATCHA -- I came here for the matcha because of the social media hype. I got the strawberry matcha. I would say that their strawberry flavor is more on the artificial side -- similar to a Nesquik strawberry milk flavor. You can taste the matcha pretty well. SERVICE -- The barista/cashier is friendly. My friend forgot to substitute their milk for oat milk and the barista was able to accommodate their request even after already paying for the drink. I asked for extra napkins since I had a runny nose and she gave me a great amount of it. She also gave us the restroom code in the building when we needed to use it. AMBIANCE -- The store is pretty small, there was still a considerable amount of space when you enter but there were no seating inside the store. It was almost always empty when I visited around noon-early afternoon on a Wednesday during the summer. There were Aloha Tower outdoor seating right outside of the store, perfect for hanging out. It was such a hot week in July and it was shaded and breezy in that spot. Review is for my visit on July 30, 2025. read more
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I have been coming here way before their rebrand as Cafe 'Alalā and I can always say that their drinks never miss. I love their house beans and I'm so happy that they brought another espresso bean option which is Kona. The drink I got today was their Kona Cold Brew with the strawberry foam they use in their strawberry matcha #iykyk. If you love their strawberry matcha but feel like switching matcha for coffee, I HIGHLY recommend this drink! Staff is always so nice and friendly, and I appreciate their drink recommendations when I'm feeling indecisive. If you're ever in the downtown/Aloha Tower area, this is definitely a place to check out! read more
1 year ago
Banana bread matcha latte: 10/10! So, so good. Matcha was rich and bitter, syrup was a bit on the sweeter side, but had a really good nutty banana flavor. Pistachio foam matcha latte: also 10/10! Really good as well, perfect balance of sweetness and matcha flavor. Parking in the underground parking garage is ridiculously expensive, 21 minutes was $6.00. No validation. Better to find street parking and walk. Baristas were super nice and helpful! Lots of seating, good place to study or catch up w/ friends :) read more
1 year ago
Another great drink and sandwich from Cafe Alala!! I got the ham, egg, and cheese croissant with avacado and a matcha brown sugar with oat milk. DELICIOUS!! I also had some of their homemade tomato sauce to go with the sandwich...I mean seriously..., the container it comes in definitely needs to be bigger! Thank you Jean for always taking the time to 'talk story' a little when I come visit. See you next week read more
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Alala cafe has clean and cool design. I tried the Kona coffee cold brew, and it was really delicious. I also had the salmon bagel the salmon was soft and full of flavor. Everything was well-balanced and tasted amazing. The friendly staff also made the whole experience even better. read more
2 years ago
Love this place! I work nearby, so I would always visit this location when it was Cafe Daisy. I was surprised to find this Aloha Tower Location and the one in the Topa financial building rebranded, but they have the same friendly staff and yummy coffees. They changed their look and vibe, plus added some new additions to the menu! I was about to go into cardiac arrest once I saw a LOX BAGEL and PISTACHIO cream latte, two of my favorite things ever! Plus, the lox is so reasonably priced! It's hard to find lox bagels that don't cost an arm, a leg and my soul. Side note: As an Italian, I love strong, smooth espresso. They also offer Kona beans now next to their signature blend, which I decided to get with my pistachio cream latte. Very delicious. Excited for this new chapter of Cafe 'Alala! read more
2 years ago
I work hybrid but every time I'm in Downtown, I have to come here. Usually I get their matcha banana frappe (shoutout nik, ash, & Jean for always remembering LOL), but I wanted to their new menu item. Think it was called expresso cream latte w the brown foam. It was so GOOD UGH. All my downtown baddies, this is the spot! read more
1 year ago
not a lot of people here when we went! it was so peaceful and quiet. we got the strawberry matcha and the banana bread matcha! it was truly so tasty and it might be one of my new favorite matcha places! read more
2 years ago
Absolutely love this place and it's super cute. Had some trouble figuring out what to get and the staff were super friendly and patient. I ended up with a lox cream cheese and it was done super quick and so yummy. read more
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The queues are always long, but worth the short wait! They're fast but doesn't take a bit. The coffee was good but the croissants, omg! They're delicious. read more
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1 Aloha Tower Dr
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