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    Hawaiian Aroma Caffe

    4.6 (78 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Medium Mocha
    J S.

    I ate breakfast here every day for a week and was never disappointed. It can get busy so coffees can take a few minutes but it's worth the wait. Servers are friendly. Environment is cool and they have good music playing. They have sandwiches and waffles and fruit bowls.

    Leah H.

    Yummy coffee. Regular latte was so smooth, not acidic or bitter. Service was kind. Love the beach vibe!

    Kevin K.

    We stopped by Hawaiian Aroma Caffe for breakfast because Vintage Island Coffee was ridiculously packed and we needed a place to grab food quickly before walking over to the zoo. Overall, it was pretty underwhelming. The acai bowl was very average and the fruit didn't taste fresh (honestly it felt like canned fruits). Coffee was also subpar and nothing memorable. If anything, the pesto sandwich my wife got was the best dish here. The space itself is very pretty and the service was okay, but overall this felt like a very standard cafe you'd find anywhere in Huntington or Newport Beach (for the SoCal peeps). If you're in Waikiki with limited breakfast options, it does its job.

    Marissa K.

    Stopped by here for breakfast and tried the waffles with fresh fruit and an acai bowl. The waffles were delicious and perfectly crisp, topped with nicely fresh fruit--definitely a highlight. The acai bowl was just okay, not particularly memorable, but still decent. The spot has a nice vibe and friendly service, making it a comfortable place for a casual breakfast.

    Charles W.

    Great spot for coffeee and food They have a super spot to chill with bfast and lunch choices

    Kelsey R.

    We happened to stumble upon this caffe and were enticed in by their amazing pizza deals. They had a pizza and beer for $12 or pizza and cocktail combo for $15. I oped for the pizza and a frozen strawberry margarita. Both the food and the beverages were crafted to perfection . The pizza came out quickly -it's a personal pan size - about the size of an 8x4 flatbread. Service was fantastic and friendly. They have great daily happy hour. If you are looking for a quick lunch spot this is a place to check out for sure in between shopping or as a break from the beach !

    Acai Bowls
    Erica H.

    I love this place. The Dolce Banana coffee is a favorite of mine and I found a review I posted here from 2016 for one of their previous locations, that is how long I have been a fan. This visit for brekky was great. An early Saturday in Waikiki, we stopped in for acai bowls and coffee, picked a table outside, and had a really relaxing visit. Located at the end of the busy Kalakaua strip where it settles down, just before you reach the Honolulu Zoo, this is a great location to sit and relax. Nice music was playing, not a familiar Playlist which was nice to hear something new yet trendy. Views of the ocean and sounds of the waves if you sit outside, or indoor seating is available. If you are not staying in Waikiki, you can find nearby parking at the zoo lot or side streets (a lot less expensive than in the hotel lots). They have more than one location in the area so if this is not close to you, look online to see if another spot may be. Their coffee is worth it.

    Happy hour
    Mauriel D.

    Good place for happy hour , place is nice and clean and has really good lighting food is good and so are the drinks I liked the food an drinks , I wish there was softer seating that would have been nice but the service is fast and the staff was pleasant

    Latte ( hot )
    Maria L.

    The Hawaiian aroma Café is so convenient from where we're staying. All the servers here are all kind and friendly with each other. It's nice to come into an establishment where everyone can have fun. Brings out some positive vibes. Very cool that there's seating inside or you can sit near the pool. The breakfast here is good and for reasonable price. The last time we had breakfast here we ordered the traditional waffle, two side of eggs and side of bacon. Of course we had to grab a hot latte for our coffee. The latte was good but more on the creamier side. Our breakfast came out nice and hot! Really liked that, even though this place was pretty busy! I would definitely come back here.

    Happy Hour 7.00
    Gena N.

    Stop by this cute little spot for happy hour from 12-7pm The service was fast. The food was good.

    Pete S.

    I popped into the Waikiki Walls location looking to grab a quick breakfast to start my day. As soon as I walked in, I noticed that it was very clean, bright, very open space with a modern touch. It was nice to people watch and enjoy breakfast while sitting outside. We got the Berry Acai Bowl with granola, strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, blueberries, chocolate chips, bee pollen & honey. We also ordered the Bacon Bagel with sweet & spicy mustard, crispy bacon, egg patty and cheddar cheese. We received fast, friendly service at a great price!

    Caramel Macchiato
    Jenny W.

    I was looking for some Hawaiian coffee and found this little spot for breakfast on the first morning. I had some avocado toast, which was delicious and my husband ordered the breakfast special which he said was good but really small portion for the price. Thankfully the avocado toast was a pretty large size so he ate half, the coffee was amazing and the location was right across the street from the beach!!

    Iced tea & iced vanilla latte
    Jaimie P.

    Popped in after surfing at Waikiki beach in the morning. We ordered an iced vanilla latte, iced tea (unsweetened), a caprese sandwich, and traditional waffle plate. Drinks were a great little pick me up and food was delicious. We ended up ordering to go so we ate while we walked, but it was still delicious. Not cheap as nothing is in the touristy areas, but I appreciate that the prices are reasonable.

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    Quick service and good breakfast options. Thank you for a wonderful start to our Hawaii morning.

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    0.7 miWaikiki
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