@fortunefoodfinds: "But first coffee, bc I got a LATTE to BREW! A Banana Bread Latte n' a Kukui Cold Brew from Island Brew Coffeehouse in Hawai'i Kai. They serve a wide variety of food n' drinks, n' have several locations. This was just what I needed to give me some motivation!" SERVICE: fast n' friendly INTERIOR: limited indoor seating, but it's all about the outdoor views. Got lost in the menus so I stuck with what I went there for, which was coffee; helped narrow down my choices. EXTERIOR: plenty of seating with most under umbrellas. In the same plaza as Long's n' Safeway. WAIT TIME: under 5 mins to place order, another 5 mins to receiving drinks PARKING: free lot OVERALL COMMENTS: got myself the banana bread latte that wasn't so much banana-y. Although it was still very delicious. Literally took my first sip n' thought how yuMmmy. Perfectly sweet n' balanced well with the coffee. Mah hubz kukui cold brew was also really good. I'm not a cold brew person, but the macnut flavored cold brew along with the coconut flavored cold foam had no traces of bitterness n' gave a nice sweetness. Even though both drinks were on the pricier side (had to do with the 20oz we got), they ended up being worth the yuMmminess! read more

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This is my favorite island brew location but I guess I went on a bad day, (Monday, May 11) they have construction workers drilling next to the water, so it's a beautiful location but you have to listen to the (quite loud) drilling. I had planned to hang out here and get some work done for like an hour but decided there is probably somewhere quieter to hang out. I ordered the breakfast skillet which I saw on the written menu outside, I think it's a new or temporary dish and I really really enjoyed it, I just wish the girl that delivered it to my table warned me the skillet was literally burning hot, since I actually burned my hand on it... When I was heading out I made the mistake of asking the girl with the short blonde hair where the bathroom was and she's like oh to the left of the blue umbrellas... and I'm like ok... I go outside and don't see blue umbrellas, and then I finally find the bathroom which is literally right across from island brew, (that's all she had to say) and there are 2 people outside, so I ask them if they are waiting and one is... an island brew worker passes me and she has a key in her hand, so I'm like oh is that a key for the bathroom? And she's like, it's a ? key as she walks away from me, but I couldn't really hear whatever she said so I follow her down the hall to ask her what she said and she just goes in the bathroom and slams the door, which is when I realize it was probably an employee bathroom and there is a code for the other "public" door and the first girl didn't even tell it to me, the other worker didn't either... oh yeah and it's a one person bathroom FYI -- I've been here before and love love love this totally unassuming spot, there is a Safeway and longs drugs, just a big open lot then this Island Brew which is like an oasis, but never used the bathroom before... I guess now I know. I don't think I'll be back any time soon though... read more

Island Brew Coffeehouse - Breakfast skillet - A+ - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I'm always suspicious of a coffee house that also has an expansive food menu and a good view. After my family of five crushed koko head, my three kids were starved of food and I was starved of caffeine. All were satisfied and we enjoyed lounging by the lagoon as we prepared to face the real challenge of the day (Costco on a Saturday). Ordering is a bit strange as they bring food to your table but leave drinks for pick up at their counter. The outdoor space is pretty expansive so good luck if you have kids by yourself. Also, post hike with no water, I was a bit surprised to have to ask for ice for the water. read more

Island Brew Coffeehouse - Sriracha Chicken Aioli sandwhich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I wanted so bad to like this place because it's super cute and the reviews says so! But unfortunately it did not live up to what others were saying. The wait was a bit long for my açaí bowl and it was pretty pricey for what I got! I was hoping to devour it with my son but that wasn't the case. My son loves his açaí bowl And he only took one spoon! That's very unlikely so I had to taste it to see why. I was already sad on how small it was for almost $20! And when I tasted it, it wasn't even sweet! I tried to force it on him and I eventually threw away the entire thing! Sigh.... But the place is super cute. Lots of choices. The staff is a bit slow.... Maybe too chill? I don't know. Won't be back. read more

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Such a beautiful ambiance if you are on the east side of the island. We were lucky enough to get a beautiful day when we visited. I noticed the long line and decided to order ahead while we found our seats. Turns out they place your food outside near the front instead of calling your name when it's done so make sure to check the table outside. I got the eggs caprese, açaí bowl, and spinach salad. The view was beautiful and thankfully we got seats up near the shade which have a really nice view of the water. Opening seating and some areas better for groups than other. Lots of dogs were with their owners eating and my kids trying to pet them all. Such a unique pretty spot. We pretty much served ourselves and cleaned up afterwards. They were busy the entire time we were there. read more

Island Brew Coffeehouse - Acai Bowl - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Vibe good. Quite. Good place to study or eat. Only tried the kukui latte, which was okay. I would say island vintage taste better. Location is great read more

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Good service, super sweet staff and the coffee + desserts were actually so good. Breakfast was a little dry tbh, but the vibe is cute and I'd still come back again. read more

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Delicious coffee!! We got regular hot coffee and cold brew. Plain or dressed up, it was delicious. Extremely kind staff. read more

Island Brew Coffeehouse - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

My husband and I found this Island Brew location on our way to go hiking. The line was out the door, so we knew it was going to be good. I had the Ehu Kai cold brew, and it was fantastic. I wish I could've drank several of them!! My husband also enjoyed his peppermint mocha. For food, I ordered the veggie pesto toast and added bacon. It was excellent - a simple combination, but I loved every bite. My husband had a breakfast sandwich and enjoyed it as well. We loved the outdoor seating area (especially the beanbags!) and getting to sit along the water. read more

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My old hang out spot - 30 years later! A great view of the marina, a great selection of food and drinks, and great service. read more

Island Brew Coffeehouse - Awesome marina view open, outdoor seating - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

They have amazing drinks, a beautiful view and so many tables outside to sit and study or just look at the water. The servers are always nice too! We had a sandwich before and it was tasty even though it was a little pricey. I got banana matcha and it was the perfect sweetness and worth the price. We definitely will come back! read more

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Love the banana bread latte, even though it's pricey. And my fav food order is the basilito. It seems so simple but it's so tasty! It's also dog friendly since seating is mostly outdoors which is a nice plus. read more

I have been here a few times and it is always busy. Since it is usually crowded and I am often stopping in on my way to a hike, I tend to keep my orders simple. On my last visit, I ordered a London Fog with Earl Grey tea, frothed whole milk, and vanilla syrup, along with a Coconut Custard Bar. The London Fog was straightforward and not overly sweet, which I appreciated, but it was not as hot as I would have liked. The Coconut Custard Bar was tasty, though since it is kept in a chilled display, it would have been much better if it were warmed up. Both items were good but could have been better. Based on my experiences, the pastries are average and land around a 3/5. Not bad, since I do keep coming back, but if this cafe were anywhere else, it probably would not hold a four star rating. I will not sugarcoat it. The VIEW OVERLOOKING THE MARINA is what makes this place special! I sat for about forty minutes, enjoying the morning sun in a comfortable seat while taking in the water. That atmosphere alone is what elevates the experience closer to four and a half stars. Realistically, this review probably lands around a 3.7, but I am rounding up to 4. One downside that others have mentioned is the staff. Most appear to be very young, and while there is nothing wrong with that, the customer service could use some improvement. It seemed like only one or two employees were running food, and only one of them smiled. When I asked where to place my used dishes, I was directed to the area, but it felt like I was inconveniencing someone just by asking. I could have left my plate at the table, but I watched about ten birds feast on leftover food from nearby tables for nearly thirty minutes, and they were still there when I left. Should this review discourage you from going? No, definitely check it out. Just do not go in with extremely high expectations. If you are okay with a three star food experience paired with a great water view, you will understand where I am coming from. And if the weather is bad, you have been warned. Lastly, if you have food allergies, be aware that cross contamination is likely. They even have a sign posted about it. Honestly, I recommend bringing your own treats and simply enjoying the view. read more

Love love this place! The laid back, spacious environment makes this the perfect location to work. The wifi here is stable, there's a nearby bathroom, plenty of parking, and outlets. Pro tip, if you enjoy strawberry matcha, I'd recommend ordering a matcha latte with strawberry puree. Another pro tip, beware of the friendly birds here lol. read more

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I'm giving this a 5 star. It all worked well . I walk in the store . It's quiet. Then I'm greeted by Cory who was working in the front, we talk a little. From what I was told , she's seen my reviews . The mystery is solved she knows who I am in person . Cutting to the chase., I order my drink. The usual. An iced coffee . Andrea walks in and greets me . That was nice . So Cory handles the order gets my drink. She handled it well. Quick . She did good. read more

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Great spot for conversations and great coffee! Views are good and waitstaff were exceptional!

Cute and great view of the marina. Decent service, line can get long when busy. Lots of food and drink options. Li hing lemonade was very good. Bathroom across the walkway (by f45). Parking in the shopping center. A few tables inside, most are outside. Can get hot if outside even with the umbrella tables. Wifi is spotty imo, but nice to study if you want fresh air. read more

Island Brew Coffeehouse - inside - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I came here to get a BBL. (Banana bread latte) this place is soooo cute. I love the vibes here. The area to relax is super calm and relaxing because they have couches to sit on inside AND outside. They even have a hammock to relax on. That's not it. The outside has a view of the pier. Super cute. The workers are super friendly and nice. They have food, snacks, baked goods, coffee and teas. So so good! read more

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I tried Island Brew Coffeehouse's matcha beverages on my last two visits. Both drinks were excellent. The Blue Hibiscus and Strawberry Dream Match drinks were a nice balance of creaminess, sweetness and quality matcha flavor. These matcha beverages are comparable to several of the fine establishments in urban Honolulu - of which IBC is one in Ala Moana Center...one of three locations. Dining area indoors and outdoors is a mix-n-match of your Grannie meets my Grandma at the nexus point of dementia and 60's/70's Hippie decor. Not bad but overwhelming...to me. F45 ( for the single guys ) is next door ...so lots of attractive female customers. Also, CJJF Hawaii Kai is right across from Island Brew...so some of the female customers are liable to lock and throw you into the marina, if you get out of line. Owner of CJJF is super nice and well spoken. A fair amount of tourists make up the patronage as water activity rental businesses reside in the Hawaii Kai Shopping Center. Parking...it's in a shopping center...lots of good sized stalls. read more

Island Brew Coffeehouse - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Not only is this place one of the cutest coffee house but the outdoor seating area is such a great place to enjoy your food, speciality drink and company. I love all the unique seating areas! They will bring your food to you but you do need to pick up your drink at the coffee bar! My matcha was smooth and well balanced, I like the rose cold foam!! The cold brew is always a fav! Really smooth and not bitter! We both ended up getting the Avo toast special and enjoyed it beyond words. Do not pass the place up!!! Such a great place for a coffee date!!! read more

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Wonderful spot with great coffee and breakfast! Came here on a Friday morning and ordered a couple coffees, their eggs Benni, and acai bowl. Service was friendly and the ordering line moved quickly. We sat outside (such a cute area) and enjoyed the waterfront views!! The location is so peaceful and relaxing, we loved it! The Hawaiian honey lattes were delicious and would definitely get those again! The eggs Benni was our favorite - highly recommend for breakfast! The acai bowl was good, but nothing special. Presentation was 10/10 but flavor was just alright and I'd probably try something else instead next time. Wonderful spot and I will be back! read more

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Stopped by after walking up Makapuu lighthouse trail this past Friday. Wasn't too busy like I've seen it is on weekends! Located at Hawaii Kai Shopping Center with lot parking. Plenty of stalls available in the big lot, but can get busy at peak times. Their food is usually good, just a bit pricey for what you get. BLTA sandwich was around $19 including tax. read more

Island Brew Coffeehouse - BLTA Toasted Bagel Thai Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I came here for the views, and it delivered! Tons of outdoor patio seating with plenty of umbrellas to hide from the beaming sun. The menu was actually pretty lengthy too, and a board of seasonal specials will greet you right at the walkway before you even get inside. I went for a plantation iced tea, completely ordering the wrong thing since I had intended to get the sunrise tea, but this one was still very refreshing in the heat. If you like pineapple, definitely recommend! My husband's banana bread latte had a nicely made cold foam, thick and creamy and fragrant! They do put a lot though, it's nearly half the cup. Not the strongest coffee but I think the views make this location worth a stop if you're in Hawaii Kai. read more

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Came here twice in one weekend because we loved the drinks. The first time I asked if they could do a strawberry matcha and coconut cold foam. It tasted great but it was strawberry flavoring or syrup. The next time I asked for strawberry puree w coconut cold foam and it was perfect! I absolutely loved it and the store is decorated so cute and love that the seating is right by the water. Service and ambiance 10/10 read more

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We are four people go there for lunch, it by the seaside area and it is a so beautiful coffeehouse i haven't seen in Honolulu. There are lot of tables and chairs under the patio umbrellas , also some egg chairs and sofas over there too. Some flowers and plants all around the coffeehouse, and make it so vibrant . People can choose anywhere they want. They don't provide the server like the regular restaurant, and people need to order food and drink at the counter, and people need to grab their drinks, then the employees will bring the food to them. They don't have many choices of food, and the food just okay, not too good and not too bad either, but that's fine to me, because I like this environment. When I enjoy my food and drink and also watch the beautiful ocean view there that makes me feel so relaxing and comfortable. I will be there again when I have a free time . read more

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Real review (not some overpaid influencer here): Food is delicious. Always quality whether it's their hearty banan-o-rama toast or basilito wrap. Coffee is superb too. You can't go wrong with trusting these baristas. This spot is beautiful. I always love sitting by the water and enjoying a coffee here. But be warned: lack of quality management and training leads to incredible long wait times just to order. They rarely are expedient and it shows as you wait for a cashier to lackadaisically take an order then prepare half your food purchases while the folks behind you stand anxiously. It's incredibly frustrating. If you see a line of more than 10 people, expect to wait 20 minutes just to order. And it's just this location. Ala Moana and Manoa rarely take this long. Bottom line: if you have the time to wait, it might be worth it. read more

Island Brew Coffeehouse - This is easily a 30 minute wait. Any other coffee shop could get through this line in 10 minutes. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

firstly, the atmosphere of the cafe was exceptional. great views, with indoor and outdoor seating, and the decor really channeled the hawaii/beach vibes. service was super friendly and just a welcoming experience! the drinks were great. we ordered a mango matcha latte, which was a basic matcha latte with mango syrup in it. this was a custom request and it turned out to be super yummy! matcha wasn't too strong and was a subtle aroma compared to the mango, but personally that made it a bit more refreshing and light which was nice in the moment (before a hike to kokohead). we also ordered a doppio macchiato marked with 2 splashes of steamed whole milk. the drink was enjoyable and wasn't too florally/acidic (personal preference). had a nice, strong medium to dark roast aroma. overall, we had such a pleasant experience with solid drinks and views and will definitely be back! read more

Island Brew Coffeehouse - double macchiato (left) and mango matcha (right) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Finally found this place, by Safeway shopping center, no obvious outdoor signage, missed it twice. Super cool ambiance and a terrific place to get together with friends for a great cup of coffee and some snacks! They'll take ordered food to your table but you have to go up to cashier to pickup your ordered coffee. You can sit by the water and enjoy the beautiful scene and sunshine! read more

I have tried other Island Brew location and love their food and drinks. This location in Hawaii Kai is so nice. There are tables inside and outside of the restaurant. A very nice view of the water while enjoying your food. After my hike, I just want something sweet and cold for breakfast. I ordered the acai bowl for about $16. I love the crunchy granola for topping. it was so good and refreshing! All the other food options looked good too. read more

Island Brew Coffeehouse - Acai bowl - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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This shop has so many drinks that the menus are located everywhere. It's like a very easy scavenger hunt for the menus. They also have a large offering of pastries and breakfast/brunch. We ordered a standard latte and a Mauna Kea cold brew. Both were very good. The espresso is a light roast. While we were in line, a local recommended the spicy avocado toast. At $13, it was kind of a sad looking avocado toast. I think we would skip and try something else next time. Inside seating available, but we bypass that for the outdoor seating with the amazing water views. Parking lot. Good and fast service. Please come and create your own experience. read more

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I loved this place! Such a relaxing oasis in an otherwise unassuming shopping center. I don't usually expect much from these types of places as they're mostly for the vibes, but the food was surprisingly good. I loved my eggs benedict and haupia latte, and the view just made the food taste so much better! They are open pretty early which makes it a perfect place to stop on an early morning drive. The place was pretty empty at 6 AM which made it the perfect place to enjoy a slow morning. read more

Busy place during brunch but Great service, good coffee and food was great , the view it's gorgeous!

Beautiful views and great coffee. A hidden gem of a place to meet or get work done. I got a mocha and it was just the right amount of sweet with caramel. read more

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While in Hawaii, my friend insisted she take me on a coffee date here- oh, I am so glad she did! This place is an absolute VIBE! This place is perfect for solo dates, friend dates, romantic dates, casual dates, and even working remotely. Its has a great menu selection and situated right near the water. The outdoor space is so cozy- I would love to come back here at night! I actually can't wait to visit my friend again so we can go here again! Do yourself a favor, and grab coffee here while in Hawaii! read more

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Sorry but their eggs are soooo bad lol would never eat here again. Also the girl in the back was sneezing into her shirt with no gloves on.

Not a huge coffee drinker so the most i can comment on is the ambiance. Honestly, the beautiful location of the marina is worth the cost, even on a hot day just sitting by the water can cool you down. The flowers and plant life are gorgeous and clearly well loved by the staff. I often get teas, their black tea is never bitter and has the perfect amount of ice. If I decide to go a lil crazy, the lemonade used for the Arnold Palmer and the pineapple juice for the plantation ice tea are never too sickly sweet. You have the option to do a take-out plastic cup or a for-here mason jar which is nice as well. read more

I had the garden toast and I loved it. It comes with 2 toasts. Good for sharing. Kukui latte was my drink of choice. Not super sweet. read more

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Very nice coffee shop for a small breakfast with a nice view on the marina. The food was good and tasty. We ordered the spicy avocado toast and the loco moco which was originally served on brioche ! The cold brew was good and not bitter. Perfect for a nice and chill breakfast read more

Island Brew Coffeehouse - Spicy Avocado Toast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Stopped by for breakfast and ordered an egg sandwich, an everything bagel, and an Americano. The egg sandwich was better than I expected -- the bread had a light sweetness like Hawaiian bread, and instead of mayo, it had more of a mustard flavor, which I really liked. I added a little sriracha on top, and it was even better. read more

Island Brew Coffeehouse - Ice Americano & sunrise - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

If this kind of vibe was available in Virginia, you'd catch me here on the daily. This place was such a cool vibe - like if a seaside shack had a baby with an authentic neighborhood coffeehouse. Felt very third space-y, as in I could spend all day here with a laptop, friends, whatever - not to mention the wonderful water-side view on the nearby balcony/patio area. Their Eggs Beni took a cool spin on an otherwise common dish, and the breakfast sandwich atop a parmesean bagel was simple but delish. Literally so much on the menu, and it all sounded wonderful - but went with the Arnold Palmer in an effort to find something refreshing. Overall wonderful place! read more

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