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Honolulu Coffee - Moana Surfrider

4.0 (668 reviews)
Closed • 5:30 am - 8:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Classy
Good for working
Good for kids

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Maribel H.

Yummy yummy! The location is right by the beach, so sitting outside feels like absolute paradise. It's a little on the pricier side in my opinion, but honestly, the coffee was genuinely so good and worth it. Would definitely recommend!

Ube & Coconut Ice Cream
Rachel M.

Loved the ube and coconut ice cream with macadamia nuts! Worth the price. My boyfriend also got an iced latte that was really good. The staff was nice and it was a quiet calm location.

Loved Hawaiian Latte. They do charge for extra shot of coffee
Anandita S.

Absolutely incredible decor! Feels so relaxing. Food is definitely over, over priced. Pour over for $16 bucks! I ordered Hawaiian latte and once I tasted it, I asked for another shot and they made sure they charged me extra 4 bucks for the shot. Hope they definitely review the price list.

Siobhain M.

Got the local latte for $10 (one size only for iced), very tasty. The macadamia nut flavor is rich and the local vanilla is very tasty and earthy--doesn't taste like the typical syrup/bottle type of syrup. Enjoyed my last latte on the island before heading out to Texas. The staff were very friendly and helped me decide on a drink, which I LOVE asking for suggestions at new places.

Meghan T.

A very cute lil cafe at the Moana Surfrider hotel. Staff were very patient and happy to provide recommendations. They have a variety of seasonal drinks and their Hawaiian latte with coconut and macadamia simple syrup is to die for! I can't wait to come back and try their other lattes.

Carla G.

Located across our hotel and decided to give this place a try and I'm glad I did. Line can be long but you can also do mobile order through toast. Even if you do walk up order service is pretty quick. We have tried thier ube latte,local latte and the Hawaiian latte and all were good,I'd say I really can't taste the ube flavor. Hawaiian latte is my favorite.

Ube latte
Sarah Y.

I ended up coming here four times during my work trip which should tell you everything you need to know! The Local Latte was hands down my favorite coffee I had on the island. I looked forward to it every morning. I also tried the chia pudding, and wow... it was absolutely to die for. So fresh, flavorful, and the perfect breakfast. Before heading home, I grabbed a few bags of their 100% Kona coffee because I wasn't ready to give it up once my trip was over. The shop has a really nice, clean vibe and is connected to the Moana Surfrider, making it an easy stop whether you're staying there or just walking around Waikiki. It definitely gets busy, especially in the mornings, but the line moves fast and the staff is always friendly and efficient. This was easily one of my favorite coffee spots in Waikiki. Great coffee, delicious food, and consistently excellent service. I'll definitely be making this one of my first stops the next time I'm back in Hawaii!

Mike R.

Aloha! We flew in from Maui yesterday to visit our son who is a Junior at University of Hawai'i at Mānoa. We are staying at the Sheraton Princess and since we prefer their pool vs. The Surf Rider where this Honolulu Coffee shop is located. The coffee is prefect! We ordered a Hawaiian cappuccino, chocolate croissant and the best! blueberry strudel muffin I have ever tasted! The shop is "Hawai'i causal" setting inviting and fun! The staff was very friendly and engaging. There must have been at least 3 or 4 "Mikes or Michaels" since they kept calling my name. Next time I will use "Walter or Heisenberg" when ordering!

Large Iced Ube Latte
Ant V.

I've been in Honolulu for a few days and have come here for coffee each day. All of their lattes are delicious, though the quality of the coffee supersedes each individual flavor. Their "POG" juice is one of the most flavor, delicious things I've ever had. The staff is friendly, kind, accommodating, and welcoming, and even gave me a discount because I bought a shirt that was on display. It's right next to the beautiful Moana Surfrider Hotel and Spa, so it's truly classy. The prices are a bit high, but you get what you pay for!

Mango Matcha Latte, Ube Latte, Local Latte
KaiRu H.

The coffee here is amazing! I usually get the Local Latte with an extra espresso shot and oat milk and it comes out perfect every time. The drinks come out fairly quickly and the workers are very helpful. There's a good amount of seating in the store as well and the store is kept really clean. Overall it's a great place for a quick pit stop if you're on the strip.

Elika Z.

Our daily coffee mostly consist of the local latte, Hawaiian latte, matcha and some ham and cheese croissants. I seriously could not get enough that I bought beans from their place and their honey. My top fave is the local latte and their ham and cheese croissant. It is sooo delicious. Fast service and friendly staff. I bought their extra fancy beans as well for home and I made it today and it was delicious. Very cute vibe in there and they have a big menu with smoothies, matcha and acai bowls. They also have different pastries and breakfast sandwiches. I really love this place. Highly recommend as well when you go to Hawaii! A little prices but their coffee is so smooth!

Toby B.

We try to come to Hawaii once every two years and I'm sure there are some great coffee shops in the Honolulu area but I'll never know because I know exactly where I'm headed every single time and that's Honolulu Coffee Shop. It's attacked to the Moana Surfrider Hotel but open to the public. Amazing to me that I cannot be there for years, but when I return the consistency is 100% the same. Great coffee, great staff and great island vibes all the way around. My go to is an iced oat milk latte with honey and a quad shot and I always get their PB bites too. This spot is always one of the highlights of my trip to Honolulu and I go every day I'm there. Great job guys!

Iced Ube Latte, Iced Local Latte, Classic Acai Bowl, & Almond Croissant
Angelina L.

While staying in Waikiki, I had to stop by this place twice because I loved the vibe! We had been told by a Maui local that Honolulu Coffee makes its own vanilla syrup from scratch and also uses local honey, highly recommending the Iced Local Latte with Macadanian Nut Honey and Laie Vanilla - and boy was it delicious! Super great blend of coffee flavor and strong vanilla flavor without being too sweet or milky, the Iced Local Latte was definitely my favorite menu item that I tried. For drinks, we also tried the Iced Ube Latte and Iced Strawberry Matcha Latte. I was not a fan of the Ube Latte, not being able to taste any Ube - which is usually a vanilla-like flavor that's a bit more earthy - and barely any sweetness at all in this Latte, but it did have a very vibrant and pretty purple color. However, the Strawberry Matcha was great: creamy, flavorful, and fresh strawberry puree. I also ordered a Classic Acai Bowl, which was delicious and refreshing, but I wouldn't say there was anything too special to write home about. However, I was very impressed with the portion. Lastly, we got an Almond Croissant that had a great buttery, flaky pastry, but the almond filling was a bit sweet for my personal taste. Delicious though!

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The coffee is out of this world and my son said " the chocolate croissant is the best he had ever had"

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Epi-Ya Boulangerie & Patisserie - Butter pastry

Epi-Ya Boulangerie & Patisserie

4.4(311 reviews)
1.9 mi
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I highly recommend going to Epi-Ya Boulangerie & Patisserie for all your sweet and savory pastry…read moreneeds. Their staff are friendly and greets you upon entering. Once you step in the smell of fresh bread instantly fills the air. Located in the Times Arcade Mall on Beretania, there is plenty of parking in front of the bakery. Whenever I go I always get their Curry Pan, Apple Muffin, Shio Butter roll, and White Bread. Curry Pan: nice crispy exterior, soft bread interior and good Japanese curry filling Muffins: light flavoring and airy, not dense Shio Butter Roll: good balance of salt and butter. It may look plain but it packs a lot of flavor. White Bread: soft, buttery and they can slice the bread to your desired thickness

It's pretty nostalgic when you are able to take your baby to one of your favorite bakeries growing…read moreup I remember growing up and coming here with my mom to pick up an assortment of things. She would sometimes have ham rolls and raisin breadsticks waiting for us afterschool. My coworker said they have the best croissants on island. They are indeed very similar to those I've had in Paris. My favorites from Epi-Ya? The custard pudding! While plentiful in Tokyo, not very many establishments will make or sell custard pudding. Because of this, I would get one almost everyday when visiting Japan The bread is baked fresh daily and everything is much lower in price (compared to other bakeries) It's always busy, so that just goes to show that the community also enjoys this beloved patisserie. Thanks for reading my reviews! Let me know what I should try next!

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Sing Cheong Yuan Bakery - LEFT TO RIGHT (Pork hash + custard tarts + baked Manapua char Siu) *10/1824

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4.5(977 reviews)
3.4 mi•Chinatown
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SO freaking good! As a tourist, first of all, THANK YOU for being open so early! Sing Cheong Yuan…read moreBakery made our last morning in Hawaii so much easier. We were able to load up on delicious dim sum before heading to the airport and it was a great last stop. The half moons were AMAZING. I believe these are more popular here (I certainly haven't seen them on the east coast but will keep an eye out), and I know I'll be thinking about them when I'm back in NYC. The portions were MASSIVE! Seriously, the size of the dim sum here is something I'm going to miss. The black-eyed bean jung was another standout. Absolutely PACKED with filling, flavorful, and so satisfying. They do not skimp here! Everything felt generous, comforting, and delicious. I'm genuinely sad about not having this back home. An absolute must-visit, and definitely somewhere I'll be returning to the next time I'm in Hawaii!

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The Local General Store - Butter Mochi Danish: hojicha butter mochi, local mangoes, coconut whipped cream and brown butter coconut streusel

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4.7(169 reviews)
1.7 mi
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So far I've only tried the breakfast items here a few times. The breakfast sandwich is different…read morebut good. I think the meat changes but it's usually some slice of meat rather than a sausage or bacon and there's also cooked greens on there that are a little different. The croissant items I've had have all been really good. Today I tried the quiche and it was very good and had a really tasty croissant crust. The egg and ricotta in there was really creamy and custard like. Mushrooms were good but I wonder if this would be even better with Hamakua mushrooms? It would mesh well with their use of local ingredients. The one negative is that the $3.75 coffee was TINY. Granted if you eat there I think you can refill it but kind of a rip off if you're getting things to go. The meat is all pretty pricy but it's local stuff so that's cool. There's also some unique things that you probably can't find elsewhere. I was excited to see venison pastrami and venison liver mousse. Hoping to try some of that stuff soon!

My friend has me loving these pastries from local general store. I have been horrible with taking…read morepics but got to eat more of their delicious baked goods. Since it was their anniversary on Sunday, also got their celebratory funfetti cupcake which also like their baked goods did not disappoint. The croissant base of many of their pastries is flaky. When fresh it crunches with every bite that you take. This time around we had the cinnamon roll, mango danish which had a chocolate mochi filling, and their char siu bun. It's such a neat take to have char siu in a croissant. We are used to having it in the doughy bao bread but in a croissant, savory with a crunchy outside tastes so much better. I love sweet but this one wasn't overly sweet, who would have thought that mango and chocolate pair so well together. It's the summer months, fresh mango on pastries. It was the perfect ripeness. For the cinnamon roll, you honestly cannot forget get their cinnamon roll...It's flaky and again the frosting is not overly sweet. Can't wait to get another box of their pastries again soon.

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The Local General Store - Black sesame mochi danish

Black sesame mochi danish

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Pipeline Bakeshop & Creamery - Pumpkin Crunch

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4.4(896 reviews)
1.9 mi
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I love Pipeline Bakeshops Malasadas! I have been to several Malasada places in Hawaii but | love…read morethere's the best for the following reasons: 1. the size of the malasadas: some restaurants tend to make their Malasadas smaller and when places do this it ruins the overall texture and quality of it. The bigger the malasadas size the more airy and fluffy and more bread layers that will be inside. 2. their malasadas always taste fresh and the same quality each time. 3. their malasadas don't feel oily or heavy at all Overall I would highly recommend this place for their Malasadas! I'm so happy to have found them. I can back multiple times on my trip. They also have other desserts too that I have yet to try. They have ice cream, cakes, and other desserts Also tip: if you are ordering a malasada also order a coffee or a matcha drink to go with it. The cinnamon sugar from the malasada just matches so perfectly with a drink this restaurant is also a nice place for walking! There's lot of stores and restaurants to walk around! I'm trying to remember but I think there was a book off that was not too far from here! If you either drive or maybe walk. Service: staff was super helpful and friendly while I was there. I was having an issue with my online order because my phone was being glitchy and they were so nice in helping :) Also wanted to note their branding is so cute!! They even sell merch items too

Review only based on the Malasadas. They are made to order so they come out fresh. They do not…read morecontain any fillings, so if you are looking for something Leonard's you may be disappointed. Haven't tried their other offerings, but will do so next time. Good location in Kaimuki, around other shops and restaurants. It is clean and bright inside. There isn't really anywhere to sit in the shop to eat, so you'll have to take it to go.

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Interior during Malasada Day / Fat Tuesday, 2/17/2026

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1/2 dozen malasada

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4.0(1.7k reviews)
0.1 mi•Waikiki
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Locally owned & operated
73 years in business

lol. This place is ridiculously awesome. Holy crap, the fruit, pastries, services, drinks, and all…read moreon the third floor with an open sky view. This is absolutely amazing, there is setting and a turf area to play in. I don't remember the prices, but I'm sure it's hella expensive too. It was a great breakfast place with an optional dine in area

LET ME BE CLEAR TO THE EMPLOYEES…read more YOU DO NOT FEED THE BIRDS AT THE RESTAURANT! The reason that people are having to literally fight off the birds from taking and eating their food is because the employees are FEEDING THE BIRDS. I watched an employee take the bread from the restaurant and feed the birds right in a corner of the restaurant. Then dozens of birds fly over and they don't leave. This is the second time I been here. The first time a bird flew into my face to grab bread out of my hand and then flew onto our table and in the bread basket to take our food. I wasn't upset about it and didn't say anything because I said whatever it happens. Now the second time after I saw and employee feeding the birds now I'm frustrated. You now feed the birds and they will never leave, and now they feel comfortable to fly into peoples plates and faces to take food from them. The employees created the problem and only make it worse now. Sit inside as much as possible. No wonder that place has a bird problem but every other outdoor restaurant does not.

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