They sure have changed! I mean that in a good way! A friend of mine told me about Chad's years…read moreago, and it had been a while, and I needed caffeine! Scored a free parking space, which is always a good sign! So you order at this window inside, and then wait. There's merchandise which is a cool way to get customers to browse. I ordered an iced latte and sat out on the balcony. It was a great day to just relax for a bit. It's very peaceful and the area has grown. There are more modern shops in this little haven. My only issue was some guy was on the street smoking, and I just happened to be downwind. Other than that, looking forward to returning! Mahalo Chad!

Love this coffee spot! My husband knows the owners and they have created a cozy spot in Kailua!…read more Today I ordered the Kula Latte (lavender & vanilla) with oat milk! Such good flavors and not too sweet! Lots of aloha! Go check them out when you're in Kailua!

OMG, this is a new find and I love this place!…read more This has quickly become one of my favorite cafes in the east side. The vibe is peaceful, aesthetic, calm, and welcoming, the baristas are incredibly kind, and the drinks are consistently excellent. So far I tried their matcha latte with almond milk and monk fruit and it was tasty, and then also had their version of the shaken espresso. The baristas aren't snobby and willing to customize your drink to fit your preferences which is great! They also have Wi-Fi if you need to work, cute merch, and plenty of space to relax. It's one of those places where you walk in and immediately feel better. I'll definitely be back again and again!

Very cute place. It was next to Cinnamon's (breakfast spot), and my friends and I wanted matcha so…read morewe went here! The menu isn't that big but we came there for the flavored matcha so not bad. I got the Island Matcha, my friend got the mango sticky rice matcha, strawberry matcha, and then a coffee. The island matcha (ube matcha) was great! The baristas were nice and said if I wanted to change it later (because I told them I was deciding on two things) then I can just tell them and they'll swap it out. The ube was pretty strong and it did make my tongue purple. Mixing my drink more the ube definitely overpowered the matcha. The mango sticky rice matcha wasn't really mango sticky rice. It was very coconut flavored and it felt okay. There were no hints of matcha at all. The strawberry matcha tasted like matcha at some points then tasted like straight strawberry milk.

Another YELPTASTIC visit to da Traditional Coffee Roasters Brew House on a YELPTASTIC Sunday…read moreafternoon! Banana Bread Latte is delicious. Somehow that put grandmas baked banana bread flavor inside a coffee cup! Friendly Service overflowing with Aloha and that local vibe of welcome here! Mahalo for that Java Jolt and yummy flavor to savor!

Making a stop here as we're around the east part of the island and trying to get our caffeine of…read morethe day. Occupying a space at industrial-alike area, the place somewhat looked like a converted warehouse but did make sense knowing they had the roastery on the spot. We loved the huge and humble open space with warm-welcoming baristas who made intentional effort getting to know the consumers. We got their Macadamia Nut Latte as we're indeed on the quest of comparing this signature flavor from all across coffee shops we visited in town. Great news, we totally got the high rating Tradition got as their coffee was so aromatic and flavorful and we did love their house syrup! Besides, their packaging was literally out of the box - never seen similar one before!

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.

Quick and efficient service with delicious food! My friends and I got a plethora of food items and…read morecoffees; we all agreed it was great food. The vibe inside is comfy and spacious with lots of seating.

I discovered a hidden gem during our vacation in Oahu, located in Kailua. While parking is limited,…read morethe short walk to this cozy spot is well worth it. We enjoyed an iced Hawaiian latte and an iced coconut milk matcha, both of which were delightful and flavorful. The Hawaiian latte had the perfect balance of coffee and milk, and I couldn't resist adding a blueberry scone to my order--it was absolutely delicious. The service here is exceptional, and the coffee shop also features a small breakfast diner with a diverse menu to satisfy any palate. If you're looking for a place to relax, there's a tranquil, ambient area with soft lighting, as well as a charming back patio. I truly loved the vibe of this place, and I'm confident you will too.

Rise and Grind used to be my favorite spot, I would go to them exclusively. Unfortunately, they…read morerecently changed their POS system and their rewards. Now everything is a little more expensive and the rewards don't feel rewarding. The tipping point that made me write an update is that they charge almost full price for drip coffee refills. Even starbucks offers refills on regular old black coffee. My husband used to enjoy going in to work on college or read so it was sad to not be able to refill his coffee. The espresso is still good (usually) and the pastries are good. The food items are also tasty. The seating and overall vibe is wonderful, and the workers are nice (the older staff are my fave tho!). They are still my favorite for a london fog, but I stop by less often now.

OMG! My family brought home 4 amazing , delicious,…read morebeautiful pasties! More so than I've seen when I was in Paris! Josh is a plus to this cafe !

Cute little coffee shop in Kailua There's parking in the…read moreback They have some things you can buy and they also have some cute pastries that looks so delicious but I didn't get any so I can't really say anything about that. But I did get the coffee and I did enjoy my coffee. It was a vanilla lavender one. It was a bit pricey but also really good. The coffee flavor was nice. Next time I'm in the area I'll get a pastry and I definitely want to try their homemade chai

Me and my friends go here at least once a week, usually more. We all have our usuals, and it's our…read morefavorite place to go for a little treat. The tea is some of the best on island, and it's very affordable, especially for a gaggle of highschoolers on a budget. I end up paying only a little over six dollars for sixteen ounces of tea with boba and cheese foam, which is amazing in this economy. As far as I know there is only one girl that works here, but she's very quick and always gets orders exactly perfect. Despite not being very talkative, she's friendly in her own way. She never minds if my friends and I move the tables around or loiter for a while and the last time we were in there to celebrate school letting out for summer she offered to take our photo. The ambiance is also really nice, I love the warm lighting and the music playing on the speaker is always great. it's also open until nine, great for a late-night treat. My usual is a vanilla milk tea with boba and cheese foam, I highly reccommend it.

This place is great! Very reasonable prices and I love that they don't charge for alternative…read moremilks. Not a super strong tea flavor for my oolong, but overall not bad!

Holo Holo in Kailua is seriously the cutest little coffee spot. If you're in the area, definitely…read morestop by and support local. The girls are so sweet and friendly. Always good to see a smiling face in the AM before the coffee kicks in, lol. There's also street parking nearby. My go-to is the white chocolate mac nut latte with haupia cold foam (so good). If you're in the mood for something refreshing, their Red Bull infusions are a must, my favorites are the mango berry and POG, both without cream. Probably my current favorite go to spot since I've been working in the area. 1000% worth the visit!

Stumbled upon this place by accident when attending a market in Kailua. I wasn't a big fan of the…read moreKu Kane Cold Brew, but I think that it was just a tad bit too sweet for me. The regular cold brew was a bit better. I think I'll try other drinks from their menu next time. The ambiance is very unique with an outdoor house vibe. It's like you wandered into someone's backyard and everyone is just chilling drinking their cafe drinks in an open-air setting. There were some tables and chairs available outside under some trees and some covered area, but other than that no indoor seating. Service was quick and helpful and they bring your drinks to you while you are waiting.