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    ChadLou's Coffee Roasters

    4.1 (566 reviews)
    Open • 6:30 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating
    Good for working

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    Mauka mocha iced coffee and hazelnut oatmilk latte
    Steisha B.

    The customer service is PHENOMENAL. The ambiance is alright.... Their previous location had a better vibe. But it is still decent. Maybe I just came on a weird day. They don't sell pastries or food anymore?! Someone tell me if I just came in on a bad day.... Because I use to LOVE getting pastries and coffee here. Parking is street parking.

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    Cat N.

    Came here for some quick coffee with one other person. Ordering was pretty easy and the guy behind the counter was helpful and quick with everything. I like that they had some fall specials on their menu. The inside of this place is very small and just for ordering. They do have seating but outside only and no restrooms. Parking was easy since we parked on the street and it wasn't very busy.

    Nami P.

    We drove out from Honolulu town just for the vibes at Chadlou's Coffee Roasters and it was so worth it. This place did not disappoint. I ordered my usual iced oatmilk latte and it was absolutely perfect. I paired it with their banana bread I know that maybe not the best combo for someone watching calories but for me, it's comfort in every bite and sip. My favorite!! :)) The staff were kind, welcoming and full of smiles which made the experience even better. We came for the peaceful vibe and the countryside charm and honestly, it healed something in my soul. A place like this reminds you to slow down and just be.

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    I love it here and always want to go. Best coffee in Kailua in my opinion. Normally get the Kula Latte and Honu Latte which is super delicious. Quality is just amazing and distinct sweetener. I also appreciate when we get the drinks iced, they don't over ice it like most places where you feel like you're getting ripped off, but it's like it's a perfect amount of ice. We normally go on a Sunday, so thankfully free street parking and just had to cross the street. If you go on other days, just know there's only meter parking that you have to find nearby. Customer service is always amazing and they always ask how you're doing. Some downsides for me personally, there is only outdoor seating. There is a small little bench inside to wait but overall just not a place to hangout for me. There's also only one worker so sometimes if it's busy and they're juggling orders, it'll take a bit, so I always make sure I have time and not in a rush if I go, just in case.

    Inside the kitchen counter
    Mie D.

    Love this place!! I and my husband had to go Kailua side and then we decided to have coffee break. Use Yelp app and looked for someplace we'd like to try around us. This place is located the corner of Kihapai St. and Ho'olai St. The entrance is face to Kihapai St. side. Looks like huge cafe but once get inside, it's cozy cafe. They have some tables and chairs outside the deck. They have a coffee roaster machine and roast their original blend coffee.(you can buy their beans) When we got there, two customers were there and one staff was working herself. Our turn to order, I'm always hard to make decision person but she gave me the time to think and very kind with smile. I ordered Iced Kula Latte (lavender & vanilla sugar cane syrup) and my husband ordered Iced Coconut Macadamia Nut Herbal Tea (decaf) Latte. Both taste so good but my iced Kula Latte is the winner!!!! We can't wait to try another menu! (Also would like to join their coffee tasting!)

    Thamara N.

    As we were driving around we saw this coffee shop at the corner of the street and so glad we stopped by! I love the decorations inside and the products they sell. Once you step in the store you know you'll be getting quality coffee and at first sip it definitely was. We ordered one cold Honu latte (caramel and mac nut sugar cane syrup) and one hot Makapu'u Mocha (Manoa choc, coco/mac nut). Tip: be patient and kind as on our last visit there was only one staff working and when we got there the crowd got bigger.

    Sign up for their coffee tasting! Matt is extremely knowledgeable and will take you on a sensory coffee tour around the world.
    LeaDan Y.

    The last time we visited this establishment, around 5 years ago, we enjoyed the coffee but they were still going through some remodeling of their location. When we returned just last week, I was quite impressed by their location! A could of experiences, to go order section and a sit down area. Lots of space! Excellent service! I got the kula latte because I'm drawn to those hints of lavender. But the main reason return, and I will return more frequently now, is because i was made a perfect latte. The crema in my cup was made with a skill that baristas, especially Starbucks baristas, have trouble mastering.

    Cocoa + coffee drink
    Manan D.

    Came here for coffee after a nice sunrise hike nearby. As someone who goes to a lot of cafes in NYC, this was one of my favorites I'd ever been to! That might be partially due to the interesting drink options - I got a really nice cocoa + coffee drink, which tasted super refreshing after a hike. The barista was incredible, I'm sad I didn't write down her name because she did an amazing job explaining all the drinks in a way that made us all excited to try everything, and her actual barista skills were superb too. The place itself is quite small but super cute, and it has really nice coffee relate art and posters inside that I thought were really cool. Overall, definitely check this spot out if you're in the area!

    Kate M.

    Small shop, good handful of seats on their mini patio. They're tucked away from the Main Street so it's nice and quiet. Great coffees, great flavors. I'm basic and got the latte. No bitterness or excessive acidity from the coffee. They have premium coffee beans ($$) that I obviously bought into. They were very easy to drink and had great aromatic properties without too much acidity. I think I like it better than Kona Coffee beans but that's just me. I think I found my favorite coffee shop in this area!

    This ended up being our favorite coffee shop on Oahu. The coffee was so flavorful and they had a great selection. The staff was also super friendly.

    Speciality lattes
    Val H.

    Stopped by for our coffee fix on a Friday morning. ChadLou's is a cute little coffeehouse in Kailua. We had the Honu and Manoa Mocha both iced and were not disappointed at all. The coffees were so flavorful! The barista was super friendly. There is outdoor seating which is nice but we took our coffees to go. Definitely one of our favorite places for coffee.

    Desiree M.

    Had the Mac nut latte not sure the name of it with almond milk. Coffee was smooth and flavorful. Would recommend if you are fond of freshly roasted coffee and a nice ambience. Lots of outside seating!

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    “I got the Honu Latte (lavender and Mac nut sugar) and it was so yummy (perfect balance of creamy, espresso, but not too sweet.”

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    Ando - hojicha, not too good

    Ando

    4.4(109 reviews)
    0.3 mi
    •$$

    The best authentic and traditional matcha I've had!…read more Decided to go with something simple to assess how it would be so I just got an iced ceremonial matcha. You can tell they emphasize on the craft here. There's so much care that's put into it so if you're in a rush I would say this isn't the place for you. I thought it was excellent, not very sweet but not bitter at all. It was a good earthiness to it. Frankly I was trying to sip slowly! The vibe here is wonderful, it's like being in someone's back garden. I'd definitely do some work here and unwind if I could here. Super excited to come back!

    We were already in Kailua, so we decided to stop by Ando after seeing people post about their…read morematcha lattes on social media. My sister and brother both got matcha with cold foam, which turned out to be $10 each I got the hojicha with cold foam, my mom got an iced black tea, and we also shared one of their matcha cheesecake desserts. Honestly, the matcha cheesecake was probably the best thing we had, but even that wasn't anything I'd go out of my way for. The biggest shock was when the drinks came out and we saw how small they were. For the price, we were definitely expecting a little more. The cold foam also mixed into the drinks almost immediately, so there wasn't really that distinct creamy layer or flavor you sometimes get with cold foam. I personally like mine a little thicker and more impactful, where you can actually taste the difference as you drink it. The matcha was alright. The hojicha was alright. Nothing was necessarily bad -- I just don't think it was for us, especially at that price point. And listen... I don't care if a matcha is ceremonial grade, premium grade, picked by angels on a mountain somewhere -- it's not just the grade. It's the preparation. And I will stand by that forever! The shop itself is cute, although pretty small inside. They do have outdoor seating, which is nice for Kailua. Overall, we left a little disappointed. I'm glad we tried it, but I think we'll pass next time. Happy Eating, Chass

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    Kalapawai Market

    4.1(415 reviews)
    1.0 mi
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    If you are looking for some food to take to the beach, stop here immediately. Or maybe order it…read moreahead of time, because you'll probably be waiting in traffic. But seriously, you can end whatever decision making process you have at this moment. They have it all at KP Market (I'm not sure if anyone calls it this, but I do now). Sandwiches, burgers, poke, bowls of various types, coffee, all kinds of bevs. Anything that you could desire to keep you sustained during a day of sun burns and big waves. I can't recall the names of the bowls that we got, but they were exactly what we were looking for. Incredibly generous portions at reasonable prices, and the highest quality of ingredients. I'm pretty sure they gave me an entire fish, and I ate the whole thing. The garlic shrimp that fantastic, and smothered in that buttery-garlic goodness. The star of the show were the accompaniments that brought the whole bowls together. The ube was flavorful and added a great texture. The kimchi was a nice add too, giving these dishes a bite to balance things out. And the sauces were nice, but not overpowering. I'm pretty sure there are a few KP markets around, and you should stop here before whatever adventure awaits for you in Hawaii. I even bought a shirt because this place was so dope.

    Review written by my daughter, which I agree with: Right when we got seated outside with a…read morebeautiful view of the mountains across the street, we knew that this was the right place for us. Compliments to our waiter, Stacen. He was extremely friendly and helpful. My parents recommend the poke nachos. My mom really liked the fish tacos. "They were excellent", she said. My dad loved the caesar salad. "The hardboiled egg and delicately sliced avocado was a nice touch", my dad said. My sister loved the buttered pasta with Parmesan cheese. She said they put the perfect amount of cheese. I got the pasta with red sauce. It was delicious. I loved it. The red sauce was really good. Lastly, my sister and I got dessert. It was hard to choose which one we wanted, but finally, we decided to try the s'more brownie a la mode. It was amazing. My mom said that it was the best s'more brownie that she ever had. I agree, it was really good. By: a satisfied customer!

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    Hibiscus Passion Punch

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