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I came in a little before closing on a Friday and had the best, most appreciated interaction with the staff. I was on the hunt for some coffee beans while also trying to remember the drink orders for some family. The staff was so patient with me and even passed along an extra cup and supplies for my kids to split snacks and drinks. Obviously my coffee was delicious as well. Not too sweet but great flavor!
Tried this place for the first time having high hopes because all of Honolulu Coffee Co usually tastes delicious. I thought the drinks here were just ok and severely overpriced. I got an iced local latte and was told it only comes in the 16oz. For me, I value quality over quantity. I like a good tasting cup of coffee than the quantity in the cup. I substituted oat milk and added a shot of espresso because, I like to be able to taste my coffee flavor. It was severely overpowered by syrup and milk and just didn't have the taste you find consistent with the store at Ala Moana. And I paid around $12 which is above average for a cup of coffee. I do like that they have parking, it's free for the first hour if you scan their QR code. And I do like that they have outdoor and indoor seating (although indoor seating is severely limited).
Honolulu Coffee Co. on King St features flaky, buttery crossiants out of this world. Their Hawaiian Latte was okay (3/5); I remember really enjoying it previously at the Ala Moana location but when I had it here, I didn't taste the mac nut or coconut flavors that give it the tropical flare. The ube croissant though was a 6/5. The Chantilly cream was at the perfect sweetness and "ube-ness", and the croissant was so flaky I kept making a mess but it was worth every bite. One of the most memorable croissants I've had in my life, including those from Japan and the US mainland. Coffee was okay but the bakery here was highly underrated. 10/10 would recommend.
My second time here. Was able to get street parking outside of the coffee shop. The inside seating was filled so I grabbed a table outside. Decided to eat in, ordering a PB brownie bar and chocolate chip muffin along with a large hot mocha with soy. Service was fast even with it being busy. Sitting outside was comfortable and breezy. My coffee and pastries were delicious. Definitely coming back again.
I love Honolulu Coffee and finally got to check out their newest location on my day off. My mom and I parked in the back lot (1 hour free and each hour after $3). Parking was ample and super convenient. This location is very clean, has spacious outdoor seating (we brought our dog along too!) and has great hours--I really like that they open at 6am, I think the Ala Moana location that I usually go to opens a few hours later. For drinks, I ordered my usual iced matcha latte, half sweet with oat milk and my mom got a soy latte. The matcha is like $10 here, which is kind of crazy, but it's always consistent. Though it's pricey, I think their rewards program is pretty generous because they always send me $5 on my bday and I unlocked a $6.70 off my next drink on this visit. Either their rewards are really good or I just come here a lot LOL.
I was craving matcha & remembered that I seen their strawberry matcha on Ig. It looked sooo good. I'm glad I got it because, YUM! So so smooth. The strawberry puree matches so well and it's not too sweet. A bit pricey but it was worth it for $9 something. The workers were super friendly and very welcoming. The service was also super quick! They have tables set up to enjoy your teas/coffees and yes, FOOD! they had amazing pastries set up I. The front. Everything looked amazing.
I love Honolulu Coffee Company, as they have some of my favorite blends and pastries; however, when I visited this morning I had the worst service I've had at any coffee shop ever. I asked the woman working with gauge piercings, curly hair with highlights, and a hat if a scone at the counter was my order since there were many pastries and drinks on the counter ready for other customers, and she sarcastically said, "did you order a scone?" I said yes and she said, "well then it's your scone" and rudely walked away. The other workers tried to be nice after they noticed that I was shocked by her behavior, because even they were shocked. This experience doesn't represent all the other positive experiences I've had at their other amazing locations, but I don't think I'll be coming back to this location. The seating outside was nice and they have a small parking lot in the back. The coffee was good as always, but my avocado toast had a bug in it on one of the arugula leaves.
I'm always on a hunt for the best croissants & this place did not disappoint! I saw this place on social media and knew I had to check it out! Located on King Street with free parking for an hour in the back. I came in knowing what I wanted and was so happy they had it still! I came in around 10:45a and they open at 6a. Here's what I got: 1. Cinnamon Apple Morning Bun ($6.50): besides croissants, I love morning buns. This one was flakey, sugary, cinnamony, and had a generous amount of apple. 2. Ube Chantilly Croissant ($7.85): This thing was huge!! Super flakey, the coconut flakes on top added a nice crunch. The ube was delicious! ( I love anything ube!) 3. Chocolate Brownie Croissant ($7.85): Just as the name states, this is stuffed with an actual piece of brownie. The brownie was fudge & again, the croissant was flakey & buttery. There's indoor and outdoor seats & of course coffee. Overall, the croissants were delicious but definitely a bit of a splurge at $8/croissant.
Saturday breakfast date! First time visiting this place, parking was pretty easy. There are inside/outside seating area. My favorite is their Quiche Lorraine! Ham and cheese croissant was also good!! Cafe latte art of swan was such an amazing job by ballista! Love it!!
Nice, new location in the old Kokua Market space. Great vibe, lots more intimate than the Kalakaua location this spot replaced. Doors open both onto King Street as well as to the parking lot out back. Baking and roasting are done on site so that eats up a lot of space. The chill, shady lanai out back is where you'll enjoy your coffee and treats. Food and drinks can be a bit pricey but you get what you pay for. This coffee is excellent. Grateful to this business for investing locally and bringing life to an important historic anchor for Mō'ili'ili. I know they'll be a great success!
Birthday dessert in Honolulu, Hawaii... Located inside of Honolulu Coffee Company is Bakery on King. They have beautiful pastries on display. Standouts: *The Cereal Milk Croissant is pretty because of the colorful Fruity Pebbles sprinkled on top. *The Lilikoi Croissant sounded different and yummy! *The Ube Coconut Croissant has fresh coconut flakes on it! The plain croissant was flakey and airy! We enjoyed the simple buttery goodness and high quality! We'll be back - especially because there's a free parking lot in the back!
Bakery on King... Honolulu Coffee is finally here and after much patience I decided today was the day as I didn't want to search for parking and is nice that they do have a lot of stalls in the back along with direct access from the lot and was impressed with how they made this former Kokua Market location work for them as they took the Kapiolani location and shrank it to a smaller scale though still had everything including the coffee roaster. With both seating inside and outside along with the huge display of baked goods you line up against to place your order is a nice touch to draw you in and it did work as I couldn't resist the Corn Chowder Croissant but wished that I didn't as it just didn't work for me but what did was their Strawberry Matcha a light and refreshing drink that wasn't too sweet really got my cravings in check. The staff was nice not that forwarding besides asking me "if that was all" but the barista was really nice and friendly made my drink perfectly and is nice to see that they have some self service water as well to keep hydrated. The vibe here is like a great gathering place with many lounging and catching up which is nice as it's very cool in this well air conditioned shop you can basically just keep coming back especially as I found out I had points to redeem bringing my treat a real treat. Thank you!
2 months ago
The coffee shop is connect to Moana Surfrider in the heart of downtown. Perhaps for this reason the drinks are super pricey. My medium drink was close to ten dollars and the drinks resembled a small size. So how was the ten dollar drink, eh it was a bit small for the price and a bit sweet. I could not taste the coffee. As for ambiance! Lots of tables in a small space. A lot of dishes left in the tables that were not cleaned up. Perhaps understaffed?! Would I go back? I think I would to see what the price is off the tourist track? Maybe a different drink. read more
I have never been so shocked that a place has an average star rating much lower than I expected because of just how amazing the food, service, and ambience is. In fact, I'm writing a review while eating my quiche from here because everything is *that* good. As a disclaimer, I arrived at the shop right when they opened (around 6am) on a weekday. I needed a place that was open early to kill some time before my conference starts. The prices are a few dollars more than what I would normally expect to pay at any other coffee shop but I thought I would give them a try. Seating wise, there are 8 chairs all at a connected counter facing the walls of the shop. Probably best to go by yourself or one/two people if you plan on eating/drinking inside. There are also chairs and tables in front of the shop as well as in the back. Decent amount of parking in the back of the building and it's reserved for Honolulu Coffee customers - 1st hour is free. There's also metered parking in front of the shop. Here's a breakdown of what I ordered: Iced Local Latte (16oz - $9.40): I like my coffee drinks sweet and this drink definitely hit the mark. I was surprised that I could actually taste the distinct honey flavor while drinking my drink (yes, even after stirring my straw and not just sipping from the bottom unmixed). If you're a traditional coffee enjoyer, you might want to go for one of their pour overs instead since this drink was pretty sweet (to my personal liking though!). If you're the type to usually order frappuccinos from Starbucks over regular coffee, this drink's for you. Spinach Dip Quiche ($13.75): Served warm in a compostable container. It's got a nice crispy crunch! The cheeses, egg, and spinach blends nicely with each other for a nice savory bite. Not too salty, not overly cheesy. Definitely filling enough for me to call it a breakfast instead of a small snack. read more
I came in a little before closing on a Friday and had the best, most appreciated interaction with the staff. I was on the hunt for some coffee beans while also trying to remember the drink orders for some family. The staff was so patient with me and even passed along an extra cup and supplies for my kids to split snacks and drinks. Obviously my coffee was delicious as well. Not too sweet but great flavor! read more
Tried this place for the first time having high hopes because all of Honolulu Coffee Co usually tastes delicious. I thought the drinks here were just ok and severely overpriced. I got an iced local latte and was told it only comes in the 16oz. For me, I value quality over quantity. I like a good tasting cup of coffee than the quantity in the cup. I substituted oat milk and added a shot of espresso because, I like to be able to taste my coffee flavor. It was severely overpowered by syrup and milk and just didn't have the taste you find consistent with the store at Ala Moana. And I paid around $12 which is above average for a cup of coffee. I do like that they have parking, it's free for the first hour if you scan their QR code. And I do like that they have outdoor and indoor seating (although indoor seating is severely limited). read more
8 days ago
I love sitting patio area here. I had an Almond strawberry croissant and a small size dripped coffee. I got a blueberry muffin for my trip. Their pastries are so good. read more
Honolulu Coffee Co. on King St features flaky, buttery crossiants out of this world. Their Hawaiian Latte was okay (3/5); I remember really enjoying it previously at the Ala Moana location but when I had it here, I didn't taste the mac nut or coconut flavors that give it the tropical flare. The ube croissant though was a 6/5. The Chantilly cream was at the perfect sweetness and "ube-ness", and the croissant was so flaky I kept making a mess but it was worth every bite. One of the most memorable croissants I've had in my life, including those from Japan and the US mainland. Coffee was okay but the bakery here was highly underrated. 10/10 would recommend. read more
4 months ago
My second time here. Was able to get street parking outside of the coffee shop. The inside seating was filled so I grabbed a table outside. Decided to eat in, ordering a PB brownie bar and chocolate chip muffin along with a large hot mocha with soy. Service was fast even with it being busy. Sitting outside was comfortable and breezy. My coffee and pastries were delicious. Definitely coming back again. read more
I love Honolulu Coffee and finally got to check out their newest location on my day off. My mom and I parked in the back lot (1 hour free and each hour after $3). Parking was ample and super convenient. This location is very clean, has spacious outdoor seating (we brought our dog along too!) and has great hours--I really like that they open at 6am, I think the Ala Moana location that I usually go to opens a few hours later. For drinks, I ordered my usual iced matcha latte, half sweet with oat milk and my mom got a soy latte. The matcha is like $10 here, which is kind of crazy, but it's always consistent. Though it's pricey, I think their rewards program is pretty generous because they always send me $5 on my bday and I unlocked a $6.70 off my next drink on this visit. Either their rewards are really good or I just come here a lot LOL. read more
7 months ago
I was craving matcha & remembered that I seen their strawberry matcha on Ig. It looked sooo good. I'm glad I got it because, YUM! So so smooth. The strawberry puree matches so well and it's not too sweet. A bit pricey but it was worth it for $9 something. The workers were super friendly and very welcoming. The service was also super quick! They have tables set up to enjoy your teas/coffees and yes, FOOD! they had amazing pastries set up I. The front. Everything looked amazing. read more
I love Honolulu Coffee Company, as they have some of my favorite blends and pastries; however, when I visited this morning I had the worst service I've had at any coffee shop ever. I asked the woman working with gauge piercings, curly hair with highlights, and a hat if a scone at the counter was my order since there were many pastries and drinks on the counter ready for other customers, and she sarcastically said, "did you order a scone?" I said yes and she said, "well then it's your scone" and rudely walked away. The other workers tried to be nice after they noticed that I was shocked by her behavior, because even they were shocked. This experience doesn't represent all the other positive experiences I've had at their other amazing locations, but I don't think I'll be coming back to this location. The seating outside was nice and they have a small parking lot in the back. The coffee was good as always, but my avocado toast had a bug in it on one of the arugula leaves. read more
I'm always on a hunt for the best croissants & this place did not disappoint! I saw this place on social media and knew I had to check it out! Located on King Street with free parking for an hour in the back. I came in knowing what I wanted and was so happy they had it still! I came in around 10:45a and they open at 6a. Here's what I got: 1. Cinnamon Apple Morning Bun ($6.50): besides croissants, I love morning buns. This one was flakey, sugary, cinnamony, and had a generous amount of apple. 2. Ube Chantilly Croissant ($7.85): This thing was huge!! Super flakey, the coconut flakes on top added a nice crunch. The ube was delicious! ( I love anything ube!) 3. Chocolate Brownie Croissant ($7.85): Just as the name states, this is stuffed with an actual piece of brownie. The brownie was fudge & again, the croissant was flakey & buttery. There's indoor and outdoor seats & of course coffee. Overall, the croissants were delicious but definitely a bit of a splurge at $8/croissant. read more
Saturday breakfast date! First time visiting this place, parking was pretty easy. There are inside/outside seating area. My favorite is their Quiche Lorraine! Ham and cheese croissant was also good!! Cafe latte art of swan was such an amazing job by ballista! Love it!! read more
24 days ago
7 months ago
Nice, new location in the old Kokua Market space. Great vibe, lots more intimate than the Kalakaua location this spot replaced. Doors open both onto King Street as well as to the parking lot out back. Baking and roasting are done on site so that eats up a lot of space. The chill, shady lanai out back is where you'll enjoy your coffee and treats. Food and drinks can be a bit pricey but you get what you pay for. This coffee is excellent. Grateful to this business for investing locally and bringing life to an important historic anchor for Mō'ili'ili. I know they'll be a great success! read more
Birthday dessert in Honolulu, Hawaii... Located inside of Honolulu Coffee Company is Bakery on King. They have beautiful pastries on display. Standouts: *The Cereal Milk Croissant is pretty because of the colorful Fruity Pebbles sprinkled on top. *The Lilikoi Croissant sounded different and yummy! *The Ube Coconut Croissant has fresh coconut flakes on it! The plain croissant was flakey and airy! We enjoyed the simple buttery goodness and high quality! We'll be back - especially because there's a free parking lot in the back! read more
Bakery on King... Honolulu Coffee is finally here and after much patience I decided today was the day as I didn't want to search for parking and is nice that they do have a lot of stalls in the back along with direct access from the lot and was impressed with how they made this former Kokua Market location work for them as they took the Kapiolani location and shrank it to a smaller scale though still had everything including the coffee roaster. With both seating inside and outside along with the huge display of baked goods you line up against to place your order is a nice touch to draw you in and it did work as I couldn't resist the Corn Chowder Croissant but wished that I didn't as it just didn't work for me but what did was their Strawberry Matcha a light and refreshing drink that wasn't too sweet really got my cravings in check. The staff was nice not that forwarding besides asking me "if that was all" but the barista was really nice and friendly made my drink perfectly and is nice to see that they have some self service water as well to keep hydrated. The vibe here is like a great gathering place with many lounging and catching up which is nice as it's very cool in this well air conditioned shop you can basically just keep coming back especially as I found out I had points to redeem bringing my treat a real treat. Thank you! read more
1 year ago
Heard about a new eatery in the university area and had to try it. Got there around 11 and the parking lot had some open spots. There is a QR code to scan with the first hour free. Table seating outside was packed on a nice sunny Saturday. There are a few seats inside to beat the heat. We got a variety of croissants and ended up snagging their last cereal milk (fruity pebble) one. There are food items and beverages but we came for the pastries. My favorite croissant was the corn chowder since it was different, had a gooey corn filling, and I love soup. The fruity pebble one was also good with a fruity cream filling. You can't go wrong with a plain croissant. The almond croissant looked good but it lacked in flavor of almond. I think there was an apple filling but it truly needed more almond flavor. The breads and bagels looked good. The burrito didn't look so good. We also got a meat pie but I didn't try it. Looked a bit dry. Service: we didnt have to wait long in line nor to get our pastries. I think they deliver food to your table if you eat in but we got a box to go. Location: there is a small parking lot and street parking. There is also the parking structure across the street. It's a cute place with good vibe just wish there was a better view. read more
1 year ago
Honolulu Coffee has replaced Kokua Market and given S King street a fresh replacement! The coffee shop has a large parking lot and plenty of outdoor patio space to sip on a drink. The interior seating is limited with the majority of it dedicated to the kitchen and coffee bar. This may be purposeful by design to limit folks loitering in the interior. They have an extensive menu of drinks, pastries and food. The standout is all of the pastries including unique items like croissants with flavors like kimchi and ube. It was unique to see that they also have made to order hot food items on the menu. Prices are a little high. My husband got a plain small drip coffee that was $5. Nice new addition to the neighborhood! read more
Honolulu Coffee - one of the local companies to help usher in the strong coffee culture that exists in Hawai'i - has taken over the Kokua Market location on South King Street. A welcome sight in Moiliili...with Glazers Coffee shutting down a year ago. They have a roastery and bakery inside the cafe. Counter space is available for dining in and patio seating is available outside in the back, adjacent to a small parking lot. A couple of tables are outside of the storefront. Visited late Monday morning while killing time with my vehicle at the garage...lots of tourists to go with locals. I had takeaway this Monday. Tried the Hawaiian Frost...an ice blended cold brew concentrate with coconut and mac nut syrups....disappointing. It was akin to a Haole masquerading as a Kanaka Maoli...a joke...not trying to make a socio-political statement . Guava Hand Pie was too doughy and not crisp enough. Egg and Cheese Sandwich ( on an English muffin ) was alright. Are they trying to upscale McD's offerings?!? You could say the subsequent iterations - Kai Coffee and Kona Coffee Purveyors - have surpassed the OG artisinal coffee company...but they are still worth a try. Hot entrees are available; their omurice is intriguing. read more
Grand Opening Day 07/21/25! Long line to get into HCC. Shout out to @brevenchym for his Instagram post alerting me to HCC's grand opening day! Fellow Yelp Elite All Star Nadine C. joined me in the crazy line! Opening day chaos lol. So many people waiting for the orders, wanting to place their orders, VIP guests, and people looking around! The line to place your order was unclear, no directional signs. We finally figured out which way to go, thanks to Nadine's Eagle eyes. Looking at the gorgeous pastries, I noticed there were no prices on the items. I checked the menu board and no prices as well?! I had to ask an employee what was the price point and he gave me a range? Well, I ordered the Liliko'i croissant, the @brevenchym recommended kim chee spam croissant, almond croissant and the Hawaiian Açai bowl at $17.00. and of course I had to try HCC's coffee! I ordered the Mocha latte. Unfortunately, the Hawaiian Açaí bowl was underwhelming. The menu lists: made with organic super fruits (none specified), and topped with granola, bananas, almond butter, macadamia nuts (missing from my bowl), & coconut flakes. The bowl was refreshing on a warm sunny day, but the açai flavor was lacking. Unfortunately the bowl was also missing the macadamia nuts. Wish it had more fresh fruits, other than sliced bananas. The size of the bowl was on the smaller size. See photos. Overall: 3/5 stars Service was difficult to access as this was on Opening Day. The ambiance was celebratory, noisy, and exciting! The coffee was the star of the day! 5/5 stars for the Mocha Latte. Super smooth taste! The Mocha flavor was not overpowering to the coffee. I absolutely loved HCC's coffee! The pastries were good. The kim chee spam croissant was 5/5 stars. Delicious, savory, a kick of spice, in a flaky croissant! The Liliko'i croissant had a meringue like topping and it was filled with Liliko'i jelly or cream? Loved the different textures of this croissant and you can really taste the Liliko'i flavor. 4/5 stars The Almond croissant was also filled with an almond paste and sliced almonds. Light almond flavor, but delectable nevertheless! 3.5/5 stars Overall a great experience! Glad to be here and experience the Opening Day excitement and craziness. Support local! read more
We saw Honolulu Coffee was open but wasn't able to visit during their soft opening. The day we decided to go was actually their Grand Opening so we decided to wait. I ended up meeting a client there before going with Mink. This location has a private lot in the back but it gets full fast. There is metered street parking if it's full. If you park in their lot, make sure to read the signs! I came back to a citation on my windshield because I didn't register my vehicle when I was inside. Thankfully it's just a warning. Make sure to follow the instructions on the signs. Since they are new, the place is busy. Decor inside is nice and they have a good display of all their pastries as you stand in line to order. They offer inside and outside patio seating. You just need to get lucky with the table because some seats are in the sunlight and it'll get hot really fast. There is trash bins near the door that you can dispose of your trash in. If you like pastries or coffee, this is a spot to check out. They also offer WiFi but they were still having issues the day I visited. Their tech person is working on it and hopefully it'll be working soon. Nice replacement for Kokua Market. read more
I talked my family into waking up early and coming with me to the grand opening of Honolulu Coffee and we all agree it was NOT worth it! We drove from Mililani, to make the 8am opening we left the house at 7am. Traffic was great, we made it there around 7:40am and there was already a line outside. We parked in the small lot in the back where we could see the outdoor seating and staff having there blessing. I waited until 7:50am to join the line thinking it would just be a 10 min wait before we would start moving. The doors didn't open until 8:22am. From the time the doors open it took us about 30 minutes to make it inside, then we were in line another 20 minutes before we got to the register to order. Luckily a staff member came outside and handed out menus a little before the doors opened so we had plenty of time to decide what we wanted. Omurice was good. The egg was nice and fluffy and there was a good amount of kalua pork. The pork was a little on the chewy side. The best part was the gravy. Loco moco was very good. Patty was thick and juicy. Egg was nicely cooked and that gravy was again the stand out of the dish. Grilled cheese was good. The bread was a little too thick for the amount of cheese. It would have been better with just 1 slice of bread. Pancakes were horrible! Salty and dense. The coconut Whipped cream was runny like a syrup. The coffee infused maple syrup was tasty. Drinks were also disappointing. Iced matcha latte was good. Chai Latte tasted like cinnamon milk. Local Latte tasted like pure milk, I did not taste the espresso at all. Mocha was okay but honestly I just expected more coming from a coffee shop. All drinks were ordered as the largest size and seemed more like a medium. The pastries are still under review as we haven't tried them all but I can tell you that the monkey bread tasted off, it had like a sour taste and maybe like there was apple in it. The ube Chantilly was yummy and the brownie croissant was the best so far. The staff were all friendly and welcoming and we were given 2 tokens to redeem for free drinks for the salty pancakes. Overall I would not return based on this experience. read more
Honolulu Coffee - New Location Food: So many tempting options fresh croissants, bagels and my personal fave, the banana bread (so moist and flavorful as always!) They also offer breakfast and healthy menu items that I can't wait to try next time. Service: A+ for the staff! There were a lot of them working fast and all smiling. Service felt smooth and welcoming. Ambience: Spacious outdoor seating with lots of room to relax. Inside is a bit smaller than their old Kalakaua Ave location which I kind of miss. This spot is tucked in a quiet neighborhood so it's important to be mindful of noise, especially early in the morning. Free parking is a huge bonus fits about 15-25 cars! My Drink: I tried the iced strawberry matcha latte with oat milk. It was creamy, strong, and sweet. A little too much for me I prefer lighter, less sweet drinks. I'd rate it 3.5/5 for my taste but others might love it. Overall, a fresh vibe, delicious pastries, and great service definitely worth a visit! read more
Business is conveniently located in my neighborhood. On outside, there are regular tables with chairs. In inside, there are a few high tables with chairs. I back, there are regular table with chair with outdoorsy vibes. There is a line with theatre style stands. At display case, there are lots of pastry and breakfast sandwiches to choose from. Menu is on wall at back with drinks and food. I have been here a couple of times. My order was strawberry matcha, mocha freeze, and sausage sandwich. read more
1 year ago
The mothership of the Honolulu Coffee "empire" has landed a new home on King Street! Opening near University they have created the quintessential college hang out spot that will appeal to students and draw locals in for the aloha vibes, excellent service and delicious baked goods! Not mention...the full array of espresso based coffee drinks, teas, matcha and more. Parking is free for the first hour and with plenty of seating both in front and behind the store, this is a great stop for grab and go options like Turkey BLT or something delectable from the kitchen like Avo Toast or Omurice Omelet. read more
I'm a sucker for pastries and Honolulu Coffee's newest spot absolutely delivers! I couldn't even choose between what I should try first but settled on the corn chowder croissant and turkey cheddar hand pie. I was not expecting the corn croissant to actually have a filling but was pleasantly surprised it was oozing with corn chowder. My only gripe is that I wish it was warmed through. The hand pie was also delicious! Very flaky and happy that they warmed it up. We got ube lattes and I don't feel like I tasted too much ube but the coffee was definitely strong! I'd want to go back to try their strawberry matcha lattes and maybe more pastries--this time, something sweeter! There's a parking lot behind the cafe but there's also an abundance of street parking around the area too. A welcome addition to Manoa--if I was still a student, I'd be here all the time! read more
1 year ago
[Location] Honolulu Coffee opened up a bakery-forward location in University area, on King St. Free 1-hour parking behind the cafe. Make sure to scan the QR code located at the cashier counter. This location has a lot more outdoor seating than indoor, and there is a single-room restroom for customers. I observed a roaster, and presume the roasting experience can be found at this new location. Much smaller than the former location near the Convention Center. [Food and Drink] I enjoyed an iced matcha latte (sweetened). Next time, I might get the drink unsweetened and add sweetener myself. Tad sweet for my liking. The ham and cheese croissant as well as the hot dog croissant were pretty good! I wish the croissant were more buttery and light; however, the taste was delicious! I really want to try the cereal milk and kimchi spam croissants in the future! [Customer Service] All staff are friendly and kind. No complaints! read more
Honolulu Coffee Co - Underwhelming Coffee, Decent Bakery Stopped by Honolulu Coffee Co and ordered a large drip coffee, black. For a coffee company, I expected more--the brew tasted watery and slightly burnt. Definitely not the kind of cup that makes you want to linger. Bakery Experience: I asked the cashier for a recommendation and she suggested the kimchee spam croissant. It wasn't bad--the kimchee gave it a nice spicy kick--but I couldn't taste the spam at all. There was so little in there, it was hard to tell it was even included. That said, they do offer a wide variety of baked goods, which is a plus. Pricing & Service: One thing I wish they'd improve: clear pricing labels for the baked items. My total came out to $16, which felt steep for a drip coffee and one pastry. The line was long, and it seemed like many customers had questions about the bakery items. There was only one cashier handling orders, while three baristas worked behind the counter. Seating & Atmosphere: Inside, there were just four bar stools with high tops, but outside in the back, there were quite a few tables and seats. The overall vibe was more contemporary than cozy--not the most inviting atmosphere for a coffee shop. Final Thoughts: I might give it another try if I'm in the area, but I wasn't impressed with the coffee. The bakery has potential, but clearer pricing and a warmer atmosphere would go a long way. read more
1 year ago
Having gone back to try a bunch of their special pastries I've come to update my review and share my ratings haha. Seasonal drink- strawberry matcha 10/10 so good and it's beautiful! Corn chowder croissant- 8/10 cheese on top is a little hard but the corn chowder filling is delicious. Full of ham and corn and kind of sweet. Really messy lol not an eat and go kind of croissant. Not good cold get it warmed up lol Hot dog croissant- 7/10 only had one bite and it was cold but I had it in the fridge. Yummy honey mustard glaze. Don't care for a baked hot dog texture. Would probably still get again though. Kimchi spam croissant- 7.5/10 too spicy (I'm a wimp) love that the spam is ribboned throughout kind of thinly. Nicely executed! Almond croissants- 9/10 nothing new but definitely one of the best almond croissants I've ever had. The baked chantilly on top is a nice texture contrast to the soft chantilly filling inside. Delicious. Guava hand pie- 10/10 great warm or cold, pie texture is smooth and buttery. Like an elevated pop tart in the best way. My favorite of everything I tried surprisingly! Ube chantilly- 9/10 strong ube flavor and LOTS of filling. Also very messy!! Chantilly is a tad runny but still good. Cereal and milk- 9/10 like a fruity pebble flavored custard cream inside?? INSANE. SO GOOD. Just a regular icing on top but adds a nice texture. Lilikoi- 5/10 I was most excited to try this because it sounds so yummy and it looked gorgeous but the filling was SO SOUR. Not just tart- SOUR. Like biting into a lemon. And there's a lot of it. The cream texture on top is okay. I thought it would balance out because the top is sweet but there's just so much of the sour lilikoi filling. I'm hoping it was just an unripe batch of lilikoi. And I love sour!! I spent too much money here but I love this place so much lol. The workers are all so sweet and personable Pro tip- sign up for their rewards. It's free and easy to rack up points. Already got like $20 in points from just 2 visits (idk what that says about my own spending habits haha) read more
Order the Hawaiian Latte- coconut w/ Macnut or try the Local latte- Macnut honey w/ Laie honey. There was a holiday menu too! There's alot of pastries. The ube chantilly was delicious. Wish there was more indoor seating. There's an outdoor space with tables & seats. Free parking in back! read more
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We like its outdoor seating area but it was raining so couldn't really enjoy it. The staffs are friendly and efficient. I like the Mele kaliki-matcha. But my friend who loves coffee was not impressed by the taste of their coffee. But hey, he preferred it over Starbucks. read more
10 months ago
I walked into Bakery on King expecting decadence, the kind of wicked indulgence whispered about in the streets, where pastries gleam like sin and even the coffee feels like a confession. But what I found? A mortal façade wearing the costume of luxury. The latte... ah, the tragedy. Lukewarm ambition in a porcelain cup. Not offensive, but utterly forgettable, the kind of drink you sip twice and already feel your soul wandering elsewhere. And that grilled cheese, a handsome creation at first glance, golden, thick, promising all the hedonistic satisfaction of molten dairy bliss. But beauty, as ever, is a dishonest prophet. One bite and the illusion shattered: no velvet melt, no dangerous richness -- just... bread. Cheese. Heat. Average as a mid-century banker with a bad haircut. The service? Transactional. Efficient in the way a toll booth is efficient , gives you what you need, nothing more, nothing less, and certainly nothing that stirs the blood. In short: This place didn't seduce. It didn't even try. It offered a handshake when it owed me a kiss. It's owned my large corporation and it shows. read more
10 months ago
First off want to send huge stars to Julian. First visit to the Bakery for me after months of passing it by but being busy and not being able to stop (but wanting to). Superior customer service by Julian...so pleasant and kind and helpful. I told my partner if the food is anything as great as this customer service I'm coming back often. Ordered some hand pies and coffee when I sad the Muffaletta on the menu and had to get back in line. It was so delicious. I really love this bakery concept and such a warm environment. on Julian's outstanding customer service and the ono food. Really clean and inviting atmospher read more
1 year ago
Love this new spot cause it's also a bakery too and has outdoor seating area to chill at. Got tmr lilikoi croissant and hawaiian iced latte. Everything was delish! read more
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