Cafe VNTG is one of the most unique cafés I've come across in Honolulu. The combination of quality coffee, vintage furniture, and a creative atmosphere makes it feel less like a coffee shop and more like a community space for artists, readers, and creatives. One of my favorite concepts is that the furniture you sit on while enjoying your coffee is also available for purchase. It gives the entire place a warm, curated feeling that stands out from most cafés. There's plenty of seating for larger groups, book clubs, studying, or simply relaxing for a few hours. They also host open mic nights, fashion shows, and other community-centered events that keep the space connected to Honolulu's local arts scene. The staff was incredibly kind, and the overall atmosphere felt welcoming, calm, and creative. You can tell a lot of care was put into building this place. This place is so lovely. I noticed their small collection of books within the vintage library area where people can sit, read, and quietly enjoy the atmosphere. It felt only fitting to add my own work to their collection. I left behind a signed copy of my award-winning book, Purple Rose: The Stars Carry Her Name - Letters from Me to Her, along with a handwritten note for the store. The book is a collection of 33 poetic love letters I wrote to one woman living in Raleigh, North Carolina. Definitely worth visiting if you enjoy coffee shops with personality, culture, and a strong connection to the local creative community. JamesVThePoet.com #hawaii #raleighnc #poetrycommunity #indieauthor #coffeeshop read more

Cafe VNTG is an unassuming coffee shop tucked away in on Waimanu St. behind the BMW dealership on Kapiolani Blvd. I wouldn't have known about this place unless my friend pointed out the small sign and flag outside of the warehouse, so since then, I always wanted to visit. The ambiance is quiet, filled with antiques and vintage furniture. The shop keeper was kind enough to make recommendations for our coffee choices based on our usual preferences. Cafe Cremosa - Caramelo Especiale was an absolute 6/5; imagine a much more airy Dalgona coffee foam, espresso meets sweet caramel and sea salt flakes. Finding a coffee shop thats quiet with a relaxed atmosphere - a rare find nowadays so I low-key wanted to gatekeep BUT had to share with the Yelp community because the coffee was just that awesome. Definitely visit when you can because you won't regret it! read more

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This place is a gem, with a little slice of relaxing heaven rolled into one. Parking is a night mare. It's so rare to even get a spot in the back alley. So don't bank on it. Everything is good. Pricey but good. Love all the furniture and beautiful antiques. Their bagels are amazing. This place can fit people, but there are usually only a couple people working, so if you are coming in a large group , it will be hard to eat. There is only a few things on the menu. Which we personally like. The baristas are all so personable and wonderful. I hate to review this place, due to people coming in troves and could totally throw off the vibe. So know when you come in, it's slow paced, their snacks and coffee are all perfected, so it takes a minute. Find a spot and don't be crazy loud. Just relax and be prepared to have a peaceful time. read more

This cafe in a vintage furniture shop is quickly becoming my favorite third space. At Cafe VNTG, you can order matcha, coffee, and food and enjoy it on any of their vintage couches, chairs, and tables. There are so many unique pieces including a couch owned by Duke Kahanamoku, the world's largest couch, and so many cool mid-century modern pieces. I tried their paradise matcha and loved their brazilian bites and smoked salmon bagel. There's free wifi making it an awesome spot to bring your laptop and get some work done. Cafe VNTG is dog friendly and they have free parking at the Kaka'ako Commerce Center. read more

Cool coffee spot hidden in Ward area. First furniture/cafe I've come across on island! Furnitures seemed well-priced and the coffee is locally sourced by Tradition Coffee Roasters. Syrups are also locally sourced by Pono. (Support local!) The interior is unlike any other. Tons of places to sit. Saw a couple of people working on their laptops. Others were enjoying light conversations or even shopping for furniture! The reason for the one-star dock has to do with the service. The barista wasn't very friendly. My iced latte was just alright. The latte and service have dissuaded me from visiting anytime soon. Might go back to buy furniture though! Restrooms available. I think WiFi is available too. Check this place out for yourself! read more

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Such a cool and unexpected find. This place is a vintage furniture store but also has a little café inside, which makes the whole experience really unique. I ordered the iced matcha and a pão de queijo sampler, and both were delicious. The matcha was smooth, refreshing, and not overly sweet--perfect for walking around and browsing. The pão de queijo sampler was warm, cheesy, and super satisfying with that perfect chewy texture. What really makes the spot special is the atmosphere. You can sip your drink while surrounded by beautiful vintage furniture and décor, which makes it feel cozy and creative at the same time. Definitely a fun place to stop by if you want something a little different from a typical coffee shop. I'd happily come back for the matcha and snacks. read more

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Half-vintage wonderland, half-matcha heaven. The matcha is authentic (none of that sugary powder stuff) and the atmosphere is 10/10. It's rare to find a spot that nails the aesthetic without sacrificing the quality of the drinks. It's a living showroom that you can definitely sit down and enjoy. Tucked away in a little warehouse street in Ala Moana, a bit hard to find parking but managed to street park anyway. read more

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Good luck finding this place. But if you do, the coffee is amazing, the service friendly and the atmosphere is unique! Lots of space within the warehouse packed with vintage furniture and you actually sit on the stuff for sale. One recommendation I would have is to turn down the music a little bit. It was literally hard to concentrate on conversation when we were there LOL. read more

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Such a fun find in Kakaʻako! Cafe VNTG is the perfect mix of a vintage furniture shop and cozy café -- the whole space is filled with quirky retro pieces that make it feel like you're hanging out in a stylish thrifted living room. Their menu has great matcha and coffee drinks with Brazilian-inspired flavors, plus tasty bites like pão de queijo (Brazilian cheese bread). Yum! The staff were super friendly and gave great recommendations, which made the experience even better. The vibe is trendy but relaxed -- a great place to hang out, catch up with friends, or just enjoy a drink in a cool space. Parking tip: there's street parking across the street from the building. Definitely a spot I'd come back to! read more

I've had ceremonial grade matcha in a Japanese tea ceremony, years ago; and I am used to drinking quality artisanal coffee. So, I appreciate a cafe that does both well. Matcha Limonada was a bit sour, more than I expected. Their limeade is supposed to be blended with condensed milk but it wasn't sweet at all. Not a bad thing just unexpected. read more

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@fortunefoodfinds: "So MATCHA to do, so little time! A Brazilian Cold Brew (house brew with sweetended condensed milk, cinnamon, n' a hint of mint) n' a Paradise Matcha (matcha latte with honey liliko'i syrup n' honey lilikoi cold foam) from Café VNTG in Kaka'ako. Located inside a furniture store, you'll be surprised to find coffee, tea, n' more!" Service: one person taking orders n' making the drinks, two people handling the food Interior: located inside a furniture store, plenty of seating. Can sit on any of the seat items for sale. Exterior: Kaka'ako, has a "coffee shop" sign, the entrance door and/or garage door may be open to make it easier to find. Wait time: 10 mins to place order, 10 mins to receive order Parking: right in front if you're lucky, if not, was told there was roof parking Overall comments: the Brazilian cold brew was nice, bold, n' you can taste the cinnamon n' hints of mint. For the Paradise Matcha, wish the matcha was a lil' more stronger or maybe needed more of it, was on the bland side. Although the lilikoi syrup n' cold foam was good. Will need to try their other matcha drinks to see if it was just a one-off! read more

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Funky lil cafe in the auto area of Kakaako. There's a sign outside and two big open doors to guide you in off Waimanu. We walked here but there's limited street parking and a garage apparently off another side street. No AC but overall the air flow was good with open doors and lots of huge fans, we didn't feel hot although it was an overcast day, not sure how it would be in the summer or on a hot day. Menu was interesting featuring coffee, matcha, Brazilian drinks, and baked goods. I tried a Brazilian cold brew which was $8 for 16 oz, a little on the pricier side but it was unique and delicious. The coffee was pretty light and flavored with a little condensed milk and mint, which was so refreshing. A nice offering for the afternoon when I don't want to drink too much caffeine. Service was friendly, only a few customers in front of us and drinks came out within 15 min. They sell little things at the front like ceramics syrups matcha etc. The seating is inside and all over the furniture store. We were careful not to put drinks on wood surfaces. Some areas are better for working on a laptop, others for sitting and lounging with friends. There are a few clean bathrooms available in the back. They played really great music! Some of the furniture was dusty so just be careful. Overall it had a nice chill interesting vibe, the drinks were great, and I'd return as long as it's not too hot out! read more

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It was located out-of-the-way where all the auto body shops were but thank God for the sign they put up so I knew I was in the right place! I was impressed that they were able to convert a furniture shop into a cafe. I was also really impressed with the furniture throughout the cafe - a lot of it looked vintage and would be a great addition to someone's home or for decor furnishings. What makes it fun is that all the seating area spread throughout the place is fair game to enjoy your baked goods or drinks. I tried their Vintage Matcha. It was a standard matcha latte with lavender foam. I think I was very bummed out when I didn't realize that the same day I went there in the morning they had a night matcha tasting with live music... like what?? How could I miss that (cries) LOL I hope they do that again! I think this place also has great potential to hold a lot of great events! Will be back to bring my friends! :) read more

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I was dog sitting nearby and saw the signs and wanted to stop by. I came by on two separate occasions to try different items, matcha and limonata. I really love Brazilian limeade/lemonade and was excited to see a unique item on the menu that incorporated matcha into the limonata. The menu definitely has a lot of other Brazilian inspired items including pao de queijo and açaí. When I walked in I was greeted by who I think was the owner, very kind, asked what I was trying today. The barista was also very friendly and gave me some recommendations for the first time. During the first visit on a weekday afternoon I wanted to try their lavender matcha. The matcha was good, the lavender was very subtle but a nice compliment to the matcha. My order was ready in less than 5 minutes. The matcha was made on spot and not a mix. The second time I visited was on a Saturday afternoon. When I arrived the barista remembered me, which was nice. He also let me know they were very busy (I think big online order) and the wait would be longer than usual. I appreciate the heads up. I ordered the regular limonata and the matcha limonata. Both were very good and I really liked the unique mix of the matcha with limeade but the wait was about 20-25 minutes. Fortunately the setting is really good and there's some vintage furniture to sit and wait or look around. However I think they could've used an extra hand that day. I would like to return and try the food and the coffee and I wish them the best of luck. read more

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This little hidden gem popped up on my feed and I couldn't resist stopping by! I love trying new things like food, drinks and unique spots... and this one felt like such a fun, random find. I came with my friend, we ordered a few items from the menu. I ordered the Coconut Cloud Matcha Latte I believe, said to be made with coconut milk (on the cloud/cold foam part) but it was accidentally made with whole milk instead. I was a bit disappointed since I don't drink cow's milk and can tell the difference right away. Hopefully, this helps the team avoid mix-ups in the future, as the idea of the drink is still creative and unique. My friend ordered an iced cafe latte with whole milk. Her drink took a bit longer about 20 minutes because of a little mix-up (the barista thought it was supposed to be hot). It wasn't a big deal for us but to save time for future visits, I'd recommend repeating your order clearly just to make sure everything's right. Once her latte arrived, it was ok, classic coffee. The service was warm and friendly and I could see how much heart the team was putting into their work. There were two people helping each other behind the counter. The first steps in running a cafe are never easy but I believe with time, experience and maybe a little extra help, everything will run even smoother. Parking is a little tricky there are "No Parking" signs around the building, so be sure to read carefully and park in the allowed areas to avoid any trouble. We love supporting both big and small businesses, especially in times like these. With its unique location and charm, I hope to see this cafe grow, flourish and become a favorite spot for those who appreciate good drinks and the character of an antique filled space. Mahalo and wishing you all the best on this exciting journey! read more

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Just saw it on IG and had some free time, went to check them out. Very nice Decors inside, Staff is Very friendly. They do have guest parking, people just don't know how to find it, and I don't either. So street parking, if available. Coffee is Great, loved it. Didn't try the matcha but looks really good from what I saw other guests drinking it in the store. Would definitely come back! read more

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Refreshing beverage in Kaka'ako, Honolulu, Hawaii... My friend, Irene, has a great eye for New Small Businesses... She spotted Cafe VNTG, looked it up on Instagram, and called to make sure that they were open... I was just worried about parking. On my first visit, I was a creative parker, but took a risk. I moved my car from the questionable space, and returned to Cafe VNTG to semi-block the entrance of the café. It was a weekday when employees from neighboring businesses are parking in the area. Later, I came back on a weekend when there was more street parking. Irene parked in one of the free designated stalls in the Kaka'ako Commerce Center. Go up the spiral driveway on Kawaiaha'o Street and park in stalls #60 A and B and #61 A and B. The environment of the café is unique because it's inside of VNTG furniture store! Customers are encouraged to sit anywhere! I chose the marble table with an orange cushioned chair! The colorful sofas would be too comfortable for me! Service by Alex, the owner, was very welcoming and friendly! His enthusiasm and knowledge are excellent! He let us return with our plates lunches... LOL! I had an Oribe Passion Fruit Black Iced Tea for the first round. It hydrated me with a fresh, crisp, and clean flavor! On my second round, I tried a Guaraná soda... it had a wonderful fruity, peppy taste! We highly recommended Cafe VNTG! It's an open-air ambiance with a gentle, cooling cross-breeze! There's a convenient restroom, too! We thoroughly enjoyed the classy jazz music! Please visit during their Grand Opening on Saturday, July 19, 2025 from 1pm to 4pm! See you there! read more

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Very nice to go... Jk but for me it really is as I stumbled upon this spot as I'm always in the area and love to seek new places and this fun spot sells unique items as well as the vibe in the Kaka'ako area is quite industrial and artsy here at Café VNTG it's like you're in another era with vintage items on consignment is found here and you can find them on Waimanu St part of Kaka'ako Commerce Center behind BMW of Honolulu it's easy to miss if you don't know just look for the feather flag to wave you down. You can certainly park right in front of the biz the owner Alex is just amazing and very welcoming and don't be afraid if furniture is the only thing you see just walk in and you'll see the cafe amongst the many furniture which are all available and is a conversation piece as Alex will tell you all about it is so fascinating. Using local sourced items like Oribe teas, Tradition coffee and syrups by Pono Potion they don't have just the standard drinks but some specialty drinks as well. My first drink is the Paradise Matcha with Oat milk and sweetened with honey lilikoi syrup is topped with honey lilikoi cold foam and this beautiful drink was very light and delicate though couldn't really taste the lilikoi but thoroughly enjoyed it. We did order another drink after we needed lunch and asked Alex if it was okay to bring outside food which he graciously did...oh my heavens I was so grateful for his kindness as he constantly reminded us to seek out anywhere as these antique whimsical setting is just so fun to browse through but we sat and enjoyed ourselves at a nice table and I enjoyed "Alaea Salt Cold Brew" the second time around and what a light sip no jolt or bitterness so smooth and nice with a hint of salted caramel it was a gentle sip. As his primary biz is the furniture I'm so happy that this cafe came along as well and though the location does make parking an issue finding a space right outside is totally fine and you'll be surprise how you'll get lost in time as sitting on any one of the seat of your choice is something that brings comfort and serenity. Thank you! read more

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Not sure how long the Cafe Cremoso: Caramelo or chocolate e haupia been on the menu, but that is what you need to order! The barista guy recommended it and I am so glad I listened. He made my cup of coffee to perfection. Hope they do not take these flavors off their menu. It's in a furniture warehouse so just look for the flag that reads coffee! Love the coffee, I'll be back! read more

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A cafe with a furniture store in it, how unique! Parking was hard to find, but the barista kindly informed me of parking located on the other side of the entrance in a parking structure. The drinks were really good, especially the matcha limonada. The furniture is really expensive, but is so interesting to look at! There are movie props, artwork, and all kinds of other zany items. Great music, plenty of places to sit, and good hours to study after class. Now for the bad part. The only reason this place does not get 5 stars is because the owners? got into a loud business discussion, and it got pretty heated. Super unprofessional, could have gone to a back room or taken it outside. Real talk, it kinda ruined the whole vibe for me. Maybe they don't teach professionalism in business school anymore. read more

Cafe VNTG is such a gem. It's part vintage furniture warehouse and part cozy coffee shop. You can grab a cup of really good coffee and sit anywhere in the warehouse, surrounded by beautifully curated vintage pieces, which makes the experience feel relaxed and inspiring. The atmosphere is on point . It's warm, creative, and effortlessly cool. Between the good vibes, great coffee, and unique setting, it's the kind of spot you'll want to linger in for a while. read more

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Street parking , parking was a little difficult. Ambiance is different, not very aesthetic but very old fashioned/ vintage Matcha was okay, not the best Maybe one day try their coffee but with the limited parking maybe not. Service, they are not welcoming. Feels like they have that sales associate vibe read more

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I've been excited to try this cafe for the longest time and I had such a disappointing visit. We stood at the counter for a while waiting for the staff to stop having a conversation with a friend. No one said hello or welcome and even looked at us kindly. My matcha was very average and really kinda gross. And then the weirdest thing was the rancid vibe of the entire store. I tried to sit down to enjoy my drink but I felt so uneasy and disturbed. Like the coffee shop was rejecting my presence. It felt supernatural. I left, threw away my nearly full cup and the heavy energy lingered on me for the rest of the day. Idk this place might be for you but it's spooky in there. read more

Stopped by Cafe VNTG and had a nice experience overall. The space is really cute and aesthetic, and it's a great spot to sit and catch up or get some work done. I tried the matcha and it was a bit bland for my taste, but still fine if you like a lighter flavor. Service was friendly and the vibe was relaxed. I'd come back to try something else next time. read more

Matcha was delicious. I got the lavender matcha and my boyfriend got a caramel matcha and the flavor was great! Plus, it's such an interesting concept that you can sit on all of the cool furniture! read more

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Thought we'd come by for the furniture aesthetic. It was a very cozy place with all the furniture, AND the matcha was very delicious! When you do come, keep in mind that it is a little warm inside but it's nothing too bad. read more

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Delicious food, yummy drinks, organic ingredients... this place is right up my alley! I love that I can come by often since I work in the area. There are lots of people who just seem to park here for hours and work or study. It's perfect for that because of how spacious it is with lots of comfy seating options. The vintage furniture and decor is a nice plus. Some of it is actually new or most new, but mostly a modern or mid-century style. read more

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Ive been to tons of coffee shops on the island and currently, this one is my absolute favorite to date! The barista (young gentleman with glasses!) was so kind and attentive and really makes sure you get your full drink! Barista of the year award here! The cup is FULL of yummy caffeine! Both the Cafe Cremosa (Basic with oat milk) and the Heavenly Hojicha are so insanely creamy and delicious. It's knocked out Honolulu Coffee Company, Island Vintage, Kai Coffee and my usual Starbucks (I know!! A girl needs her Starbucks!!) off their top spots in my life! When I need an amazing coffee, I'll go here. The prices are standard with other places (actually, cheaper with their Hojicha!) and the two drinks I tried are amazing! read more

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Interior is so unique. Never seen anything like it. Drinks are good but I wish there were more food options. Definitely stop by if you want some pics! read more

i really loved the unique ambiance of this cafe!! ample seating as they let you sit on any of the furniture in store. service was nice and quick! i got the vintage matcha, it didn't have a lot of lavender flavor, but overall was good quality matcha and satisfied my matcha cravings read more

Such a cute place the ambiance is amazing. Ordered an ice matcha with lavender n it was great. Will definitely be back read more

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Ambiance is fun as it's in a antique furniture store, so it's fun to browse around! Very unique. It's fun to be in the midst of it since a lot of the furniture you can sit at. Servers were nice. I always like to see that cafes use the chasen and whisk it there, rather than pre-prepped so that was a plus! I got the Paradise Matcha which is supposed to have lilikoi foam. While it had some matcha flavor, I didn't taste any of the lilikoi foam, which I was dissappointed since I was excited to try it. My friend tried the Suco de milho com cafe, which she thought was really good! We also got the Pao de Queijo- which at the time was about $4-5.50 at the time I went. Which is the Brazilian cheesy bread. I got the Salami and Jam one. It's tasty but a little steep for the price of one in my opinion. read more

Food and drinks are great. And the vibe is good, but music is way too loud. There are tons of places to sit and do your work, but the music is deafening and it's hard to get things done. Unfortunate because I'd love to come back more often. read more

Highly do not recommend coming here. First off they forgot/lost our groups order, we waited 45+ minutes for 3 coffees and 3 bagels. To make matters worse they were unprepared and didnt even know how to make certain coffees. Asking each other how to make a certain one and neither knew. On top of that the women were playing with a child behind the counter. So unprofessional. When we finally got the order after having to approach and ask they gave us salmon bagel(which was average) but it did not have the toppings and extra add ons we ordered. If youre okay with sitting around twiddling your thumbs and talking for 45 minutes over nothing to drink or eat then this is the spot for you. It was definitely amateur hour while we were there. When you think this place cant get any worse. Youre wrong. There was nutella on the couch and the furniture was all dusty and dirty. As a former food service worker, this place is definitely not worth it unless they can get their act together. Only upside is that they were somewhat sorry or at least one of them was. read more

Came here for the first time. Tried out a couple drinks and a bagel. Corn and coffee? Matcha and a Brazilian limeade? Interesting flavor mashups you wouldn't think would match, BUT THEY DO! Jazz music in the background, seating all through the shop. Cool concept. Browse the vintage furniture while you're waiting for food or sit at them when you're eating. 10/10 would recommend to check them out. read more

genuinely was NOT worth it. waited almost a whole hour for 2 drinks(latte and cold brew) and by the time we got our drinks 4-5 people got theirs. we got a food item as well but apparently it takes 10-15 minutes to make(it took over an hour for a small piece of bread). the girl who made our drinks did not seem very approachable, almost like she didn't want to be there? i typically don't leave reviews on places but this place isn't worth the time. i understand that they're new so they might just need more time to work out the kinks but this was just bad. as someone who also currently works in food service, customer service was a 2/10(the owner was very apologetic but i really didn't appreciate the sassiness from the main girl on bar), the coffee is probably a 5/10, and the wait time is a 0/10. nobody should need to wait over an hour for 2 coffees. if i could give no stars i would. read more