Went here yesterday morning and I'm so disappointed in the customer service from this spot! I was really excited to try Kai Coffee bc of a friend's recommendation but I didn't like the way my coffee tasted ( I got an iced vanilla latte). I'm not the type to ask if I can have a coffee remade or even write a bad review but my coffee tasted sour/acidic, not very smooth and I really just couldn't drink it. I felt bad if I just threw it away because it was 8$. So, I asked one of the girls politely if it was possible to get it remade and she said it was, so she told the barista that was making the drinks at the time. The barista asked me what was wrong with it and I told her that it was sour but can't really describe it because I'm not really a coffee expert & that it just tasted really off. She tells me stuff like "I'm not sure where your normal coffee spot is but you probably just like your coffee really sweet" (Which I don't) and I tell her that. She does stuff like, she tasted one of the espresso shots in front of me and tells me it tastes fine. At this point I'm just super embarrassed and tell her she doesn't have to remake it. She says she wants to make the customer happy but just comes off very condescending the whole time. She ends up putting more vanilla in my coffee as per her recommendation because she thinks I just want it more sweet and now my coffee is still bad but now with tons of sweetener. Long story short she remakes my iced vanilla latte but the whole time she's giving me info about their coffee beans (which would be fine but at this point I just feel so stupid) but once I try the new coffee, it tastes better! But seriously the whole interaction was so embarrassing that I wish they would've just said no to remaking it. Side note though, I got the breakfast wrap too and it was pretty good! read more

Pre-COVID shutdown, I was able to visit Kai Coffee a few times on my visit. A couple of Kai coffee shops along Kalakaua Avenue; little shop is convenient when staying in the area. Long line, but it moves quickly. Place your order on one side of the counter and it's delivered on the other side. Once I had latte in hand, I grabbed a seat at the tables with umbrellas outside on the sidewalk. Had their signature Kai Latte (macadamia nut latte) and a croissant. Kai latte was a good start for my day and not too sweet. Croissant was flaky and standard. Sipped latte, snacked on croissant, and people watched along Waikiki beach. read more

Kai Coffee - Kai Latte & croissant - Creperies Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I love the veggie breakfast burrito with the macadamia kai coffee! They even have treats for my dog!!

Coffee tastes great! I tried flat white. Even though I prefer stronger espresso, taste was very smooth! I also heard they have some breakfast food too. read more

Kai Coffee - Flat white - Creperies Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Whooo! I just had a large Kai Latte (cold) and it was gooooood! A perfect boost for the early afternoon. It was 80 degrees, the was sun high in the sky and it could not have been more perfect drink for that time. Thanks Kai! read more

Great Kai latte! The macadamia nut flavor is addictive! Service is swift and friendly! No complaints! Close to my Hotel downtown Waikiki! Muhola read more

Delicious coffee, acai bowl was ok. We were in a huge line, but it went fairly quickly. Can't beat coffee and breakfast and walking out to watch the surfers while you eat! Perfect! read more

Kai Coffee - The view - Creperies Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

So this is a short review because well, it's coffee. I tried this spot out, large line usually means it's good. Which it was. I got an iced coffee with coconut flavor and cream. My usual. The coffee is house roasted and it tasted very good, hence the 4 stars. It was not super acidic and you really could taste the different tasting notes of the coffee. Why not 5 stars? The price. Now this was sort of my fault for not looking at the price when I ordered. For a large iced coffee they charged me almost $10. I get that this place is in a very touristy area and the rent is probably sky high. Although the coffee was awesome I don't feel it deserves to be almost $10. That is just me. If you don't care about the price and want a great cup of coffee with very friendly service than I would say go here. You will probably think it's a 5 star review. read more

The macadamia latte is so unique to Oahu and yummy. Baristas were super busy but still nice and helpful

Closest coffee I could find to an Aussie coffee I did get an extra shot in it for the strong expresso taste. Staff were lovely and the crepes are delicious. Get in early as you'll have to line up to wait /but the wait is worth it read more

Kai Coffee - Coffee - Creperies Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Im only reviewing the coffee which is solid along the strip. It's expensive like everything else on this part of the street so anyone shouldn't be surprised by the prices. The service is good and honestly about as good or better than your average Starbucks. There are a few tables out front which provide classic views of the beach and area. Bought a bag of beans "expensive" but wanted to try grinding my own at the house. Its worth checking out if you sick of hotel coffee and chain restaurants read more

Kai Coffee - Coffee bar area - Creperies Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Prices were expected since it's located in Waikiki. I would have hoped the service would be more on point for a $14 crepe that unfortunately wasn't very yummy. The staff were talking story which is all fine and dandy but if it leads to a simple mistake like putting the one item you requested omitted from the order on the item which doubles the already long waiting time I definitely wasn't impressed with anything here... My gal on the other-hand really liked the iced Chai latte w/ soy milk that we got. Said it was one of the best she's had read more

Kai Coffee - Espresso and breakfast menu - Creperies Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Cute place and the barista was very friendly!! It's pricey, $20 for 2 croissants and 1 small coffee, but I enjoyed it. Try it out! read more

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Truly a gem!!! I came here around 730am and it was crowded! DO NOT GET DISCOURAGED by the long line, it will clear very fast. I ordered a macadamia nut frap and it was DELICIOUS!!! I also ordered the breakfast sandwich... to die for. The sauce is truly amazing!!! I highly recommend everyone to try out this coffee cafe at least once while you're visiting Oahu (def will not disappoint). The beach is literally across the street. 10/10 highly recommend. read more

Kai Coffee - Breakfast sandwich Sauce is AMAZING!!! - Creperies Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Line is always long and wrapped outside but worth the wait. Such a cool vibe and across the beach. My hotel was next door so it was nice from real coffee other than Starbucks. read more

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Why not go to Starbucks. Coffee was ok and food was expensive and they didn't have what we tried to order at the time.

Food, Dinks, and service was great. Marcus needs a raise or a promotion. Kai coffee was my go to spot for the month I stayed.

Food was really pricy and not that amazing - could definitely get better acai and coffee for cheaper. Service and ambiance were good. read more

Kai Coffee - Açaí bowl and small coffee - these cost $20 combined - Creperies Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I was walking down the main boulevard with my family and we were looking for a place for lunch. We passed by Kai coffee and saw the gorgeous open air view from the seating area so we stopped in to see what they have. This little sidewalk cafe was out of many of the main food options, but the larger Kai coffee is right across the street. We got drinks and an acai bowl here and some of the family went across the street to order the Turkey pesto sandwich. The macadamia latte was delicious! Such a special drink that id never seen outside of hawaii, it is a must try here! The acai bowl was delicious and just what I was looking for in the moment, but a bit on the smaller side. The Turkey pesto sandwich smelled so good and my cousin seemed to like it. Additionally, the baristas were extremely welcoming and nice. We were so happy that we stopped by at Kai Coffee! I read more

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This was our go to spot for coffee in the morning. My favorite drink was the Kai Latte (Macadamia Nut Coffee). I always got it iced with Macadamia Nut Milk. Good service! All of the staff there are friendly. read more

Kai Coffee - Macadamia Nut Iced Coffee - Creperies Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

First cup of coffee after arriving in Oahu. Service was great. The cashier took time to ask about our day and was very friendly. Ordered the Kai ice latte and it was delicious. Coffee was smooth with no bite after taste. Since it's close to our hotel I think this will be our spot for our time here in Waikiki. read more

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With super mixed reviews on Kai Coffee, I wasn't sure what to expect. The line was long, but it moved decently well. At $6.50 (USD) for a small, the Kai Latte was disappointing. I mean it was okay, but, I didn't love it. The Deluxe Breakfast Sandwich on a ciabatta bun though, was delicious! It was also quite large; my husband and I split it. I'd come back purely for the breakfast sandwich. The girl who took our order was sweet and nice. read more

Kai Coffee - Kai Latte. Cute, but not the best latte I've ever had. - Creperies Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I love Kai Coffee. First discovered them at their other Waikiki location, not far from this one, at the Hyatt Regency. The coffee... they say it best... it really is aloha in every cup. The quality of beans can be tasted in every sip. My go to is a regular latte or cold brew. Now why only 3 stars? This location has an expanded menu compared to the other, namely a selection of made to order crepes. I love crepes. I love Kai. Maybe my expectations were too high, but I did try more than once just in case it was the fact they were extremely busy the first time for the lack of quality. Sadly, not true. The crepe itself was flavorless... luckily Nutella does fix most everything. The staff are friendly and very efficient, given the popularity of this location. The location itself is also great, right across from the beach. The open air design is eye catching and inviting. However I think I'll stick to just my coffee order from here. read more

Kai Coffee - Crepe and a Latte - Creperies Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Iced coffee was pretty good but we got sandwiches and there was 2 pieces of Turkey and two pieces of bacon on my club sandwich. For a $14 sandwich, I would've thought there would be a little more to it. Service was what you would expect at a busy coffee shop. Inside was clean and there was plenty of room to sit inside or outside. read more

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Locally owned, they do a hoping business-don't let the line dissuade you-it moves along.I had a straightforward latte and it was yummy. Dude ordered the mac nut latte BUT the barista said that just adding mac milk wouldn't result in the wow factor, you needed the macadamia nut syrup. So he had the mac nut latte with mac syrup and loved it. Sure its pricey as is most things on the island but a couple of times during our stay didn't break the bank.Make your way across the street to sip your hava! read more

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I'm a huge fan of their signature Macadamia nut latte (aka Kai Latte), I call it coffee from heaven, perfect combination of coffee bitterness and macadamia deliciousness. During December 21, small size was $6, but totally worth for the taste. Large was $6.75. A bag of small macadamia nut latte ground coffee was $30. Coffee shop is very nice, they have tables outside for you to sit safely. They also have a section at the end where you can see how they grind the coffee. Only complain I had was that there were two personal trying to help all costumers when I was there, it took close to 10 mins for them to take my order. But coffee was ready in 3 mins. I did not try any other product. read more

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Kai Coffee was a short walk from my hotel and is all the rage on social media and Yelp, so we gave it a try. I became obsessssed with the macadamia nut latte. I ordered it with coconut milk. *chef's kiss* I got it twice during my stay in Waikiki. It's a little pricey at about $7 for a large with coconut milk, but I will say that it's worth it. Especially since a macadamia latte is something that I'll unlikely find back home. It's not too sweet, strong on the caffeine, and very refreshing when iced. Usually there is a long line, but the service is quick. Coffee beans are locally sourced and there are also a lot of other caffeine and food options on the menu. Highly recommend! read more

Pretty decent coffee, but man was the breakfast food expensive. But you're in Waikiki...right?

A bit pricey but tasted amazing! $6 for a small iced latte, but it's a macadamia nut flavor and was perfect for my coffee preferences of sweet and creamy! The staff is really friendly and works very quickly! read more

Kai Coffee - Kai latte - Creperies Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

If you're staying on the Waikiki neighborhoods, Kai coffee is a must have. My husband and I try to stay a little away from chain establishments since there are sooo many local opportunities, however this was an exception. We both had their signature Kai latte and boy was it amazing. It was a little on the sweet side, bit not over powering. The Mac nut syrup was such a great pairing. Enjoy! read more

Kai Coffee - Amazing morning, amazing view, amazing vibes, awesome kai latte (Mac nut latte) - Creperies Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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This was my go to coffee shop when I visited. Great lattes and açaí was better than some of the other places. I will definitely be going again. They do get a bit busy, but it's worth it! Service was great and they have multiple locations. I like this location the most though. read more

Kai Coffee - Creperies Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

We walk by Kai Coffee every time we go surfing, and finally we got to try it out! I got their Macadamia Nut Latte, and it was quite good. I don't like it when the coffee is too strong in lattes, but the balance was decent here. However, the coffee here is really expensive. It was almost $6 for a small cup. I like that they streamline the process in a one way line. You order on the left, then walk around the coffee booth in a single file line to the other side for your order, while browsing the coffee merchandise on display. My last grip is that the cashier had a really apathetic attitude. She seemed so bored and uninterested. It was around 10am on a Monday, and it wasn't even that busy to warrant such lackadaisical attitude. If she had been more friendly, I might've liked coming back despite the price. But alas, I think one visit here will suffice a lifetime. read more

Good coffee and very good strawberry banana crepe! I wish I could stay more in Honolulu to go there, drink coffee and watch the ocean. )

A great spot for morning caffeination, special props to Kai for making the best made-to-order coffee I've found on Oahu. Their Kona Extra Fancy, Kona Peaberry, and 100% Ka'u are available via V60 pour over, Aeropress, and French press (all $6). Of these, the peaberry was my favorite for its bright tropical fruit notes and it was easily the lightest tasting of the bunch. The house blend drip coffee was also pretty decent if you prefer to spend less and/or want a massive cup. Some baked goods and breakfast items were available as well. read more

I was disappointed in their coffee as the coffee taste is not strong. I had their signature Kai Coffee with almond milk ($1 up charge). It should have macadamia nut syrup but I couldn't taste it. And for a small, is $8. Expensive drink and I won't be back. read more

Love this little cafe! Awesome baristas, amazing coffee, and great overall atmosphere.  Kai Coffee is easily one of my favorite coffee shops in the Honolulu area.  The coffee beans are locally sourced/roasted and their espresso-based drinks are to die for - so smooth, strong, and flavorful. With a cup of coffee in front of you, the shop is also a great place to do your work or hang out - they have indoor and outdoor seating (ideal for small groups), free/fast wifi, and a nice view of the beach across the street! **Bonus - Kai Coffee offers a 15% Kama'aina discount.  Makes the coffee taste that much better! read more

Kai Coffee - kai latte - Creperies Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Ordered the macadamia nut latte (kai coffee) and it was $6.50 for a small iced drink. Delicious but kind of pricey. I asked for less ice but it had tons of ice in it. The line was about 30 people long and took a long time to get order placed, but received our drinks relatively quickly. read more

Kai Coffee - Açaí bowl - Creperies Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Great quality Kona coffee. The Kai Latte is a cult favorite. Gift shop with goodies for the liver of the brand - coffee bean connoisseurs alike. read more

Kai Coffee - Outside entrance. View from outdoor seating. Offering 4 tables of 4 outdoor seating with umbrella tables - matching the Kai Coffee Logo. - Creperies Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Definitely a newbie..... know what happened to my cup.... I have been here twice previously and had no issues. read more

Kai Coffee - Just gonna leave this here.... - Creperies Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Long line out the door as soon as they open for the day. Granted it is beachfront and touristy, right across waikiki beach. My boyfriend and I decided to see what the hype was about. We tried the iced macadamia latte with macadamia milk and the hot macadamia cappuccino with regular milk. Both were strong and very good, unlike any coffee we've had back home in Vegas. Sadly didn't buy coffee beans to take home with us this time, but that will definitely be on the to-do list during our next vacay! Their hot food looked good too. read more