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I came in at 1pm and they were out of matcha even though closing is at 4pm. The barista also told me she was low on beans and didn't know how much more espresso she could pull... Very disappointed considering this is my first time. The barista ended up being able to make an Americano and latte for me, however the latte was very milk forward not a good ratio of milk and espresso, must be because the was low on beans but okay. The ambiance here is great though! A very picturesque place! There are also cameras on two tables available and they tend to post it on their instagram which I find so cute! There are also books available if you want to read. Overall, very interactive spot and would've been a better experience if more drink options were available today. I'll come again next time to redo my review and give it another try.
Located in Chinatown, Hello Again is a cute and tiny coffee shop. There is parking on the street and in lots around Chinatown. There are some tables inside and a counter to order drinks at. The interior is mostly white with a bunch of cute decorations. There are some tables facing the wall, which seem to be good little study nooks with outlets. The other tables are in the middle and others on the other side of the shop. There are some tote bags, books, pictures, and more around. We felt this gave the place an eclectic and cute feeling to it. The menu has some options and did not feel overwhelming. There were some neat options on the menu such as the Tiramisu Latte and some matchas like the Golden Hour matcha. I decided to get the Strawberry Bonbon drink, which was espresso, chocolate, and strawberry. It was this or the Golden Hour matcha, but the matcha would be about $10 for a small. The Strawberry Bonbon was good! It was like a chocolate covered strawberry in a drink. The owner was also very nice, and talked story for a bit while making the drinks. We will definitely try to make it back to try some of the other drinks!
We were in Chinatown and my hubby wanted to try this place out. He loves coffee. This place was new to me. It was quaint and cozy. I loved the decor. We shared the medium Golden Hour Matcha (premium matcha, espresso, honey) $10.50. It was amazing. It had honey on the bottom of the cup and honey walls. The espresso was on the bottom and topped with matcha. I've never tasted anything like it. My hubby didn't really care for it, but I really liked it. They have seating against the wall with outlets, so you can get some work done if you choose. It's street parking only, so it can be a challenge.
First timer here! My friend recommended this place since she knows I'm a matcha and caffeine lover! It's a cute little spot in downtown Honolulu. Parking can be tricky as it's primarily street parking, but they do have a few municipal parking garages nearby. We came on a weekday so finding street parking wasn't a problem. I tried the iced golden hour matcha- which included my favorite ingredients .. matcha, espresso and a touch of honey! Delicious! My barista Lance was so kind and friendly! Also, bonus bonus bonus points for being dog friendly!! They even have a photo wall of all the pups that visited. Perfect little spot to catch up with friends! Will definitely come back next time I'm in town.
Drinks: 5/5 Service: 4/5 Ambiance: 4/5 Such a cute little shop to study and get work done in. It gives very peaceful vibes. Highly recommend stopping in on a Sunday when street parking is free. However, I did not find street parking on Sunday afternoon when I stopped in. I parked at the Liberty Lot for ($7/hour). Barista was nice but not too friendly. I probably would have been irritated too if there was a homeless man sitting outside and blocking the entrance to the shop. :-( We ordered the banana bread matcha latte, which was delicious. It was creamy and you could taste the matcha, which we loved. We would come back again to try other drinks. I recommend trying this place!
Strawberry matcha used more of a strawberry flavored milk rather than a strawberry jam that's typical at most cafes. Tasted good though! Matcha tasted high quality and it's a nice green.
Unassuming cafe in the heart of Chinatown. The ambiance was very simple but there's something about it that would want you to stay a little longer. I ordered the Chit-Chat Matcha and my boyfriend ordered a Strawberry Bonbon. We both liked our drinks :) I specifically liked the creaminess of the matcha latte thanks to the vanilla cold foam on top (no added charge!). Could use a bit more matcha though, but I still enjoyed it. Service was good too; only one person was manning the cafe as we went there on New Year's Day but the volume of customers was manageable for one person during that time. I also liked how you can send tips via venmo. Will come again next time for the chill vibes, great drinks, and nice selection of free books to read.
Kept passing Hello Again whenever I drive down Nuuanu so I finally made it in to try a matcha drink. It's a narrow space but the interior has several small tables with a cute, hip decor. The menu is brightly displayed on screens and includes collaborations with local foodies. I opted for the matcha banana bread latte. The young lady serving explained it has a cinnamon flavor but that wasn't off putting for me. The large was $10 and you can choose between oat or cow milk. It looked really good with a deep green hue and drizzled syrup on the walls. The matcha flavor was strong, the cinnamon flavor light, but the banana was disappointingly artificial tasting. Also the texture was kind of thick? Im not a coffee drinker so I like to get matcha and teas. I'm not sure I'd come back for this one.
There's tons of coffee shops in Chinatown now but what makes this one stand apart from Others in the area? There was a previous coffee shop in this location but maybe it didn't do well since there wasn't a lot of people that knew about it. Hello again is the opposite and supposedly known for no tipping policy and for it being the least expensive. Or so I thought anyway?? I ordered a small iced latte which I assumed was $5.25 on the menu but my total charge was $6? Taste wise - it was basically a watered down coffee and nothing special. I rather just pay the same price and go to starbucks or pono potions a street down. If you have small kids and use a stroller then it is not very easy since there's another step up and you'd have to pull open the door both ways. It's also very tight in there so you wouldn't really be able to maneuver in there. Service was pretty minimal and I probably won't be back. 2 stars is pretty generous but I like that dogs are allowed.
I'm on a mission to try as many coffee shops in downtown, and on this weeks list was Hello Again! I've been seeing a lot of this place on Instagram/Tiktok for the collab with fiveftfoodie. I opted for the mood ring, which was a a beautiful purple lemonade. This was super refreshing for a hot summer day, and I would definitely order this again. Service was quick and friendly. The inside of the shop is very aesthetically pleasing. There's some desks with outlets where people can study. There's also cool chairs in the shop. I would hang out here to get work done in the future! Service was quick and friendly.
Hello Again is one of my favorite coffee shops! When I first discovered this place, I thought it was such a vibe! A very cute and cozy coffee shop. I've tried a few of their drinks from here such as the tiramisu latte and some of their flavored matcha lattes. The tiramisu latte is my favorite because of how rich and chocolately it is! Their matcha lattes are pretty good as well with a good matcha flavor but sometimes I feel like they can add a little more flavoring/syrup when you get one of the flavored ones since it may taste a little light. The blueberry one is nice! Overall, the drinks are pretty good and the baristas are friendly so it's definitely worth to check out! Hopefully you can find street/meter parking since the lot nearby is pretty pricey.
I love Haupia flavored foam combining with the matcha latte. It was delicious. The owner was making the matcha and he's super friendly! I'd come here daily if I work around here! I love the wall of dog portraits and nice decors.
I don't like to leave bad reviews, but this place was incredibly disappointing... Service: I was clearly standing in some kind of line, but the cashier was so busy talking about cameras with the couple in front of me, that she didn't acknowledge me or tell me I wasn't in the correct line for a hot minute. A different customer waiting for her drink told me the ordering line was empty. This was followed by me standing in the correct line while she kept fiddling with a camera. Ok fine. Then I was about to order, she cut me off to AGAIN help the couple figure out the camera to take a picture of a dog. Finally, as I'm about to order again, she turns to the couple again to tell them they had turned off the camera instead of taking the picture. Honestly at this point I should have walked out, but I wanted to try the cereal killer matcha. Drinks: I got 2 drinks. The Americano was very watered down and not very good, but the cereal killer? THAT was terrible. I paid over $11 for this drink and it was grainy, bitter, and just not at all worth the money. What's crazy is it doesn't even taste like bitter matcha it just tastes bitter. Cost: beware that if your drink is iced it costs $.50 more. For my two drinks, I paid $16. Egregious. This place prides itself on being a "cheaper coffee" but this is very much not the case. Disappointing...
2 years ago
I've seen this place all over social media and the buzz about it being "affordable". However, the menu is a little misleading.. I feel like it is worth it if you are getting just a latte with no syrup and no alt milk. Although, if you want it sweet (syrup) and alt. milk each add-on is a hefty $1 each. So your drink WILL rack up (unless there is a hack to where you can get it cheaper). Anyways, I got a Latte with oat milk and I was pretty disappointed... the coffee itself wasn't bad but my milk wasn't steamed properly and what I mean by that was it wasn't hot. When I got my drink I tried it as soon as possible and my milk was lukewarm. By the time I got to the office which is a 5 min walk away it was COLD. My friends also ordered their lattes (which was sweetened) and told me that it was either too sweet or they could barely taste the syrups they wanted in there. My friend's total racked up to around $8 for a sweetened latte per person. Yikes. Overall, Service is fast, the interior is really cute, the owner is actually super sweet and engaging, but the coffee wasn't it nor were the prices :(... I don't think we'll be coming back. read more
Super cute cafe with individual cubicles where you can get some work done. I got a matcha latte with oat milk (only alternative milk option) and it was pretty good! You do have to ask for sweetener & I believe it costs a little extra but it was good even without it. The barista was a little standoffish but other than that I enjoyed stopping by this cafe. read more
Iced Mocha... because Anna F. recommended it! I saw this Hot New Business on my Yelp app and had to try it out! Parking in Downtown Honolulu/Chinatown is metered street parking, municipal parking lots, or free street parking on Holidays and Sundays. I was just lucky to find a meter (on a week day) with a blinking green light (it had money in it)... instead of red (no money in the meter). Yippee! Khadija was my friendly, helpful barista. She knew the name and owner of the previous business that was in this space... because it looked familiar to me. The interior is currently simple and streamlined! Right now, the hours are from 9am to 2pm. Later, they will be 8am to 4pm, then, eventually 7am to 7pm! Tip: Join the Loyalty Rewards program! It's free! Get rewarded! I got the iced mocha and enjoyed it thoroughly! It was sweet enough to not be bitter! Woot woot! Next time, I'll try a tea and have it flavored with peach because they're working on their matcha option... Note: wear an LA Dodgers shirt because co-owner, Lance, is a fan and THE DODGERS ARE 2024 WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS!!! read more
Til' we meet again... Yup after a long detox of coffee especially they have yet to add Matcha to their menu it was the Iced Mocha that I've heard so much about that I had to give them a try. You gotta give it a healthy stir as the mocha is parked very well on the bottom but all that effort is very well rewarded as the smooth sip of yumminess is bringing back the jitters and what a morning it will be what's nice is the milk alternative if chosen is included and you're not charged for any additional fee though the price confusion as the screen says $6.25 and my receipt says $6.75...shrug! Hello Again is located in downtown Nuuanu Ave slightly across The Daley though the sign was covered by a huge van so it too me a sec to find them lol! Once inside the vibe is very rustic downtown which i don't mind as they do provide the workspace with outlets to recharge, free WiFi, cute napkins versus the basic, and overhearing the work that is yet to be complete including A/C and some esthetics like the bendy straw lol I can see why many do come here to relax and enjoy. They are very new and the staff aren't shy to communicate for anything you may need which is what I'm doing in return as it's indeed a "hello again" moment for this place in the very near future. Thank you! read more
***4.5 STARS*** After seeing multiple posts of Hello Again (HA) that just opened in Chinatown a few weeks ago, they got my attention as I noticed several people mention their iced mocha drink so I just had to investigate. Located on the Diamond Head side of Nuuanu Ave, between Pauahi and N Hotel Street, HA is currently in its soft opening stage where they are offering coffee drinks at "reasonable" prices daily from 9am to 2pm. How "reasonable" you ask? Price ranges from $3 to $6.50 with surcharges of $0.50 (iced) or $1 (whole milk, oat milk, syrup, organic honey). Shout out to Auntie (aka Nadine C.) who has been stalking me. She earlier pointed out that I've been to HA 3x and still yet have written a review. Auntie can be blunt and I was speechless when she pointed out this fact as she sent me a text. You see, I really wanted to try the iced mocha but HA was sold out. HA is a very simple, but trendy and bright shop that offers amazing customer service. Each visit, Khadija assisted me and remembered my name from my 2nd visit. Impressive. I've had 3 different drinks so far where my favorite is the iced hazelnut latte with whole milk. It had just the right flavor for me with no sweetness that reminds me of candy or dessert. The iced mocha was indeed tasty but too sweet for my palate. Customer service here is top notch. Both Khadija and Lance offered great customer service from start to end. My last visit I ordered 2 drinks to go and was offered a cup holder and Lance opened the door for me as I was also holding serval bags that contained 10 piroshki that I picked up from Fort Street Mall earlier. Overall, HA is a great addition to Chinatown. I was informed they will be adding matcha in the future, where I will be sure to return once available. Despite the great customer service, there is no tipping here - you don't have the option to add tip when paying via card and there's no tip jar at the counter. Next time you're in the Chinatown area, make your way over to HA and grab a drink that won't break the bank. read more
1 year ago
FOOD -- I got the cardamom rose latte. I loved how unique the drink was. SERVICE -- The barista was very friendly. She was accommodating and offered to adjust the sweetness of my drink if I wanted it sweeter. Their workers are also fashionable, which signals to a young and trendy target consumer. Their menu literally has a personality profile for each of their workers, including photos and their activities outside of work. AMBIANCE -- This spot is a bit small. If you are coming here with a group of more than three people, it may not be ideal. This is best for 1-on-1 hangouts with another friend or for studying alone. I came alone to read and write on my journal. The ambiance is this place is trendy. When I walked into the shop, the first person that I saw sitting on their tables is a very popular social media influencer. From my time there, the other customers were someone who was studying for an exam and a pair of guys who seemed to be entrepreneurs talking about AI startups. Because of how small the shop is, I also would say that this is not the place to have conversations about sensitive topics because everyone is bound to hear your conversation. read more
1 year ago
Came across this coffee shop in Downtown. I couldn't decide between coffee or matcha, so I decided to order the Iced Golden Hour Matcha. It was the strongest espresso and matcha I've had. I liked it since I don't like my drinks too sweet and it was a good combo. They have tables and chairs inside for you to enjoy your drink or even do your work. The interior was cute and good service. I'd definitely come back here again. read more
Matcha girl adventures back again! Stepping in the shop, it's super cute and aesthetic. I like the types of seating available. The menu is fairly extensive lots of different options for Matcha and coffee. I decided to go with the blueberry Matcha through the barista's recommendation. My husband got a strawberry chocolate latte also through a recommendation. The barista was very friendly and welcoming. I'm pretty happy with the way that my macho came out. However, my husband didn't care for the flavor. I do think the Matcha has more of a neutral flavor and the syrup was fairly sweet. I think his drink was the highlight of this location. read more
I've been wanting to try this place for a while after hearing many good reviews about it and I was unfortunately disappointed. The parking situation isn't good but also it's in downtown so that isn't necessarily surprising. The interior of the cafe itself is very cute and aesthetic, I'd definitely come here to do some work if I was in the area. The service was good, no complaints there. My main issue with this place was their drinks. It seems like they're known for having pretty strong matcha lattes and what my friends and I got was the complete opposite of that. I ordered a BBL matcha (banana bread latte) and my friends ordered a mac nut matcha latte and the blueberry matcha latte. Flavoring wise, the syrups all tasted exactly like what they were supposed to. The matcha on the other hand was non-existent. We all collectively agreed that there was no matcha flavor present whatsoever and our drinks just tasted like flavored milk. My friend has been here multiple times previously and she said that their drinks aren't normally this watered down so I'm hoping I just came on a bad day. Unfortunately because our matchas did not taste of any matcha, I had to dock two stars. Even with the cute interior and sitting area, I won't go to a cafe to work if they serve mediocre drinks and no food. I'll come back again if a friend invites me and hopefully I'll be able to give them the full five stars! read more
New opening coffee shop in Chinatown. It located across the street from The Daley Burger. The interior design was very simple and clean. It's a bit hot inside (I can't feel the AC) but the temperature is still acceptable with a cup of iced coffee. Service was great and the barista was very friendly. Me and my friend ordered their signature Iced Mocha and Iced Latte. Both were very good especially the Iced Mocha. It has the very strong coco flavor and the barista recommends us to add the strawberry syrup in the iced mocha. I'll try it next time. read more
Friendly staff, clean & open space, with good seating and my iced latte was great. I'll definitely return. I didn't see any food options on the menu but since they just opened a few days ago maybe they'll have some offerings soon. Note: No tipping read more
1 year ago
Love their cubicles, perfect for working. Super happy to find a shop with a great wifi connection. I usually struggle to connect my work laptop at Starbucks. Their matcha latte is very delicious. Love the stylish decor of the store. read more
1 year ago
Service is awesome! The baristas recommended great drinks. Came back several times. We tried the cardamom latte, iced latte, chai cardamom latte! All solid drinks and I'm a big coffee drinker. read more
1 year ago
The last time I visited this place was when they first opened up. I love the little study nook they added. If I was a student I would've loved using this spot . Honestly, love the collab good for them. It definitely reminds me of sipping the milk of a cereal bowl plus matcha. If you like stronger matcha that tastes different from all the sweeter options on island. Pop in and say hello . read more
Hello again located conveniently for those of us who work in downtown or are grabbing lunch in the area. I grabbed a blue berry matcha and have also tried the strawberry matcha. It is a bit on the pricier side for a small or medium size drink. It looks like they use a syrup for the flavoring so make sure to mix it well as mines got very stuck on the bottom. The matcha is not very creamy and more on the "grassy" flavor side. The atmosphere they've created was very welcoming and a good place to sit and relax. But I definitely would get a coffee rather than a matcha next time. read more
2 years ago
Was influenced by a friend! So decided to try them out. I tried the iced 16oz tiramisu latte. There are 4 shots of espresso for anyone wanting to try. They are so nice and friendly! It's not the biggest, but it has seats so people can meet, or you can do you work or study. I would definitely go back. They were also talking about adding matcha to their menu soon. So I'd like to try that when they do add that! read more
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I've been to Hello Again Café several times and not gonna lie, I really love the interior--it's super cozy and aesthetic. What makes it even better is that it's pet-friendly, which is such a nice touch! It's also a great place to stay for studying or just relaxing with a drink. Definitely one of my favorite cafés to keep coming back to. read more
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Lance R.
That’s very sweet, Jessica. Thank you for visiting, and we’ll see you…
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Cute cafe that's across from The Daley. The menu is pretty unique with the different matchas flavors but I opted for the iced tiramisu latte with oatmilk in a small as it was one of the favorites. Service was good and staff were friendly. Answered my questions and didn't really push me to order immediately. I'm not really a big fan of small talk so I appreciate the efficiency. One thing I was hoping for is more food options on the menu as I don't really like drinking coffee on an empty stomach but otherwise this is a cute place to grab coffee/matcha and make it a study place. read more
1 year ago
Cute cozy spot in Chinatown, I really nice dog friendly place to study. I love the wall of dog photos! Service was friendly and fast. Matcha here is extremely strong! Slightly bitter but still really good. When I ordered the blueberry matcha latte I didn't expect the blueberry to be a syrup, I thought it was going to be a purée with bits of blueberry like some other matcha shops. But still pretty good. I think I would come again next time and get it without the blueberry syrup. read more
1 year ago
I've officially come every day for a week straight, so I feel like I can give an accurate review. I recently took a trip to Chicago, where the coffee shops were inviting and the coffee was amazing. When I returned, I was craving good coffee from a cute, small shop. I saw this new coffee shop down the street from my job and fell in LOVE. I've gotten the vanilla iced latte every time. For $7, you get a large flavored iced coffee. I think the price is great for the quality you receive. It beats getting a large coffee at a chain coffee shop. They are always consistent, no matter who's working! All the staff have been extremely professional and kind. They also take orders ahead of time on their website if you're in a rush or you just prefer to have your coffee ready. read more
1 year ago
Best coffee shop in China Town!!! I have been coming here since they opened last October when I went to HPU (p.s. students great study spot). I come here with my puppy all the time since she was 7 weeks only. Has by far the best atmosphere and cool vibes. I always recommend this place to anyone I meet. The service is impeccable. The staff are always so nice and welcoming. And so is the owner. Such a cool guy and would 100% recommend talking with him. The staff always tries to accommodate you and your needs. Like recommending drinks from the menu. Or asking if you would like water if you've been there awhile. The drinks are so good. I'm not a coffee person but I hear peoples favorite coffee is the tiramisu latte or the strawberry bonbon. For me I'm a matcha person and love me a strawberry and lavender matcha. Or their new matcha called cereal killa which for people who like a sweet matcha but not too sweet, this would be a perfect drink for you. I'd give this coffee store a 100/100 score read more
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This place has great matcha! I got the banana bread matcha latte, it was a little more expensive than other places but worth it if you are looking for a fun drink and cute shop. read more
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Lance R.
Thank you so much for visiting our little shop Michelle. Glad you…
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Lance R.
Mahalo Aaron! Glad you enjoyed your visit.
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A great addition to Chinatown! I've tried the mocha, salted caramel and caramel latte and they are all delicious. The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming, making it a perfect spot to relax, study, or get some work done. They have nice cubbies with plugs for studying or working solo. The best part of this shop is the staff! Especially Lance, the owner, and Khadija. We enjoy stopping in to talk story. What's unique about this place is that they don't accept tips, which helps make it more affordable; it's clear they want you to just enjoy the experience without any added pressure. I'll definitely be coming back and would recommend this place to anyone looking to grab a coffee downtown. read more
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Hello Again is a small, cute cafe located in Chinatown/downtown area. There is a small seating area right when you walk in, perfect for catching up with friends for a bit! The interior has a minimalistic design but is very cute nonetheless. My friends and I ordered the Strawberry Bonbon ($7-8), Tiramisu Latte ($7-8), and Cereal Killa ($9-10; note that this drink is a collab with a content creator). For my personal taste, the drinks were too sweet and had too much of an artificial syrup taste. I also felt that the prices were a little high, considering we got the smallest sizes, but I also understand that everything is generally more expensive in this area. The service was quick, however, the employee that helped us was not particularly friendly or pleasant. Overall, I am glad to have tried a new cafe, but I will not be returning. read more
2 years ago
1 year ago
Great matcha, but overpriced. Almost $10 for a small and they use Monin Syrups. I would understand if the syrups were homemade but the price point is too high. Probably wouldn't go back again because of how expensive it is but if you have the money, it is good. read more
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Hi Iris! There’s street parking available right on Nuuanu Avenue. You’ll also find several nearby options: Marks Garage has parking, there’s a surface lot behind Marks Garage, and there’s an underground municipal parking lot in the area as well.
