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Island Vintage Coffee

4.3 (4.3k reviews)
Open • 5:00 am - 10:00 pm
Updated 3 months ago

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Moderate noise
Classy
Good for kids
Outdoor seating

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Papaya boat
Sandra N.

This location in particular is quite crowded even on weekdays. The line will die down towards the middle of the afternoon so I would avoid mornings. They offer a bit of indoor and outdoor seating. They also offer a small selection of souvenirs like mugs and honey jars. Pro tip: you can order the food at their wine bar location right next door. Braised beef loco moco- 4/5 Some parts of the braised beef were melt in your mouth tender while other parts were more on the drier side. The gravy is a bit on the blander side in my opinion. Not bad but not the best loco moco I've had. Papaya boat with almond butter & goji berries- Papaya was sweet and refreshing served cold, but heavily doused in almond butter. Ratio was off in my opinion but it was still enjoyable. It felt wasteful to just toss the rest of the almond butter. Perhaps a side of cracker or two papaya halves should be served for the amount of almond butter. Prices were high. $9 for a cup of coffee and all of the food is over $15 each. Island Vintage serves a wide selection of food, coffee and acai bowls at very Hawaiian prices. I do feel there are better places to eat on the island but if you're already in the area and theres no line, I would say go for it. I wouldn't wait more than 20 minutes for it though.

Liliko'i Moana Bowl
Ailun H.

Despite the temperamental rain and wind, the line of tourists extended outside Island Vintage Coffee, and my friends and I were still down to wait. After ordering, we were fortunately able to grab a table indoors to enjoy our afternoon sweet treats. LILIKO'I MOANA BOWL - 15.25 I really like liliko'i, so I immediately gravitated toward this acai bowl. It was on the smaller side at 16 oz, but topped generously with strawberry, papaya, banana, liliko'i honey, and organic granola. It was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I did enjoy the variety of fruit toppings! My friend got the mango smoothie, which she thought was fine. Overall, Island Vintage Coffee isn't a bad spot for acai, but I can't say it was my favorite in Waikiki.

Eric L.

This place can get very busy during peak hours. Maybe the best açaí bowl in Waikiki. The waitress recommended the taro bagel and it did not disappoint. It came with a ube frosting and it was something I would order again.

Jasmine C.

I make sure to stop by this delicious coffee shop every time I'm in Waikiki or in the island at their other locations the aloha from the drinks to the staff was warm and wonderful. A cup of aloha to start off the day before seeing the sunrise on Waikiki beach is simply blissful and amazing

Natania C.

Was a really busy spot. I'd recommend anything with papaya - their papaya is really fresh. The cream was absolutely delicious. Perhaps a little too much acai relative to the toppings, but some might argue that you can never have too much acai.

Bacon and Egg Bagel
Victoria W.

My partner and I came here twice for breakfast on our trip. Both days we were able to get seated as soon as we arrived. The servers and hosts were very friendly and welcoming. For our first meal, we ordered the Braised Beef Loco Moco, the Lox of Bagel, the Cacao Moana Acai Bowl, the Island Latte, and the Acai Smoothie. The braised beef loco moco was delllllish. The meat was so tender and flavorful. The lox of bagel tasted very fresh. I ordered the purple potatoes on the side and wow...they were so sweet and crispy. The island latte was yummy! A little too sweet for my usual coffee order but I was on vacation. Hehe. The cacao moana acai bowl was by far my favorite thing I ordered. Just the presentation alone was awesome. The flower was such a pretty detail. But the flavor, of course, was what brought me back the next day to get it again. Our second meal here we got the Bacon Breakfast Bagel, the Kalua Pork Benedict, the Hawaiian Honey Latte, and the Cacao Moana Acai Bowl (AGAIN). I recommend the Hawaiian Honey Latte over the Island Latte. The Kalua pork benedict was SO GOOD. The pork was very moist and the portion was huge. I will absolutely come back here when I return to Oahu one day :)

Julie T.

Pretty standard coffee shop in Waikiki. It's located upstairs and if you sit on the patio it kind of feels like you're in a treehouse. The strawberry matcha was delicious. I would come back but I feel like the price is quite high, a bit higher than LA prices

Chloe A.

We loved Island Vintage Coffee. The location is beautiful, especially the patio overlooking the shopping street. It's such a nice place to sit outside, have coffee, and take a break from walking around Waikiki. We shared the turkey avocado panini with sweet potato fries and it was delicious. I also really liked that they have a full food menu with plenty of good options, so it feels like more than just a coffee stop. The Hawaiian coffee was the standout for me though. It was perfectly balanced and not overly sweet, which I really appreciated. Definitely somewhere I would come back to for breakfast, lunch, or coffee.

Island Latte
Raiza B.

Visiting for 1 week and I came here 3 times. Ordered the iced island latte all three times! If there's a line, it goes by quickly. Can get pretty busy in the mornings but they will have someone help call out orders when they're ready. Staff is so friendly. If you can't get a table at the cafe, there's a nice outdoor area to enjoy your coffee.

Hot/Cold Island Latte...delicious!!!
Elizabeth S.

This review is only for Coffee. I was almost hesitant to make the line just for Coffee, but I'm so glad I did. First of all, they have a really efficient operation, so the wait to order was minimal. Then you go to another section to wait for your order and considering the people waiting, it wasn't bad at all. The only thing is it was a little crowded to check out their merchandise and let me tell you. I eyed alot of cute things! I had the Island Latte hot and my daughter had it cold and both were SO GOOD, with Macadamia Nut and a hint of Coconut. Well worth the wait!

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Jessica M.

Island Vintage Coffee Loved the order-ahead option--it made everything so easy! Customer service was great, and they moved quickly. My order was ready in less than 30 minutes, which I really appreciated. Everything was smooth and convenient, although I will say it's definitely on the pricier side. Overall, a great experience and I'd come back!

Jody M.

Delicious acai bowls and amazing coffee! Stopped here around 6am and there was already a line. It was worth the wait and we had a lovely view while we ate. I had a macadamia latte and my daughter had an amazing ube milkshake. We shared a açaí bowl with peanut butter and coco nibs that was the best I ever had.

Kayte D.

I was back on the islands for 10 days-- How many days did I go to island vintage while I was here? 10 DAYS!!! If Japan can have you, so can Vegas!!! Will be looking forward to Island Vintage the next time I visit

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Is it possible to get a açai bowl without the apple juice and almond milk only I can't have any apples or apple juice?

Hi Laraine, yes — you can order our Original Açaí Bowl made with soy milk only, and it does not contain apple juice. However, please note that there is a possibility of cross-contamination, as we use the same blender for different mixes, including… 

Which drink is more popular? The vintage Kona coffee or the macadamia Kona coffee?

Vintage Kona coffee

Do you sell 100% kona coffee beans (whole or ground), what size is the bag and the price?

They sell whole and Ground Kona coffee. I paid about $22 for a bag of ground Kona

My daughter is allergic to tree nuts. Can she get açaí bowl without almond milk?

Yes. They have several alternative milks. 😎

Is breakfast served all day?

Yes

Still need one vaccination card to show?

No vaccination card required any longer

Do they take reservations?

I don't think so, seems pretty casual.

Does the kona mocha mix available for purchase contain dairy?

Yes all Kona mocha mix contains dairy

Does anyone know what vegan coconut cream they use?

The one that takes waiting over an hour in line to get. Aloha!

Is this a good place to study and get work done?

Definitely NOT a good place to study and get work done. The noise level is relatively loud with heavy foot traffic. Strongly do not recommend studying at this location.

Can you order a traveler size for coffee or carafe for iced cofee?

No carafes, unless you make special order request even then not sure but they have 20oz sizes

Do they have sugar free syrup for the coffees?

Yea, just ask at the counter when ordering

Is the coconut cream that's served atop the Haupia Moana bowl dairy free? It looks so good I really try but can't eat dairy.

Do they use any delivery app to order?

Aloha Rob, We currently do not deliver but we do have online ordering available for this location.… 

Are you requiring proof of vaccine for entry?

To go, no. To sit and eat, yes.

Do they have decaf?

Yes

What time does breakfast end?

It's served all day

Can you order to go or take away food?

Yes, I ordered my acai bowl and coffee togo and it was still delicious!

Is the pandemic causing these longer lines? Been going for years and the last few weeks have the WORST lines I've ever seen there. I used to be ok with 20 min line but now it's 45!!

not a lot of people want to apply to work in waikiki. the people working there have been there since the beginning. most of the restaurants in waikiki dont open that early, plus theyre in the prime location in the center!!! food takes long because… 

Are there options that are vegan as well as gluten free?

Yes, they have vegan options!

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