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    Kai Coffee

    4.3 (1k reviews)
    ModerateCoffee & Tea
    Closed 6:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Harrison W.

    This place located inside Hyatt hotel and very convenient to the hotel guest. I just grabbed a cup of cappuccino and large piece of lemon loaf to go before heading out to the beach. Solid cup of coffee and lemon cake. Service was great, they had few seating area also and the place was not overly crowded. Highly recommended.

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    Arri M.

    Good service and good coffee! Very close convenient coffee shop when you are staying at the hyatt!

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    Jin L.

    During our stay at the Hyatt Regency Spa and Hotel, my husband and I stopped by this little spot the Kai Coffee Shop. We both had cold coffee in the morning, and it was the perfect start to the day. The weather warmed up quickly, which we're not used to since we're from Seattle. By the middle of the day, we were feeling tired and decided to return to the coffee shop. I explained how I was feeling, and the staff kindly recommended the Bullseye, which is drip coffee with an espresso shot. It was surprisingly smooth, perfectly hot, and hit the spot exactly when I needed it.

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    Angela H.

    This is a solid place to grab your daily coffee. Kai Coffee is a local chain coffee shop, and this location is along Kalakaua Avenue, specifically in the Pualeilani Atrium Shops, the shopping plaza located inside the Hyatt Regency. The shop is easy to spot, as it's next to a large water feature. The cafe itself is open, bright, and clean, with a straightforward selection of caffeinated drinks and pastries. If you prefer to sit indoors, there are some seats at a long high top table, otherwise there are plenty of tables outdoors to sit and enjoy your drink at. Service is super quick and friendly, which is always nice! I ordered a latte with oat milk, which came out within minutes. I really liked my drink, as it was well-balanced and creamy despite there being no sweetener. This will definitely become a go-to coffee shop for me if I'm ever craving a well-made latte, and I'll have to try their baked goods as well. Definitely give it a try if you're in the area!

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    Dan D.

    Part of a local chain, this location is nestled in an outdoor mall next to the Hyatt. I went around 9a on a Tuesday and there were plenty of tables available, along with minimal foot traffic to the neighboring stores. I appreciate that the signature Kai latte uses macadamia nut flavoring, which is the iconic regional flavor. It isn't overly sweet like Starbucks' syrups. That said, it probably would impart a pleasant layer of flavor if it were paired with the right roast, which it isn't here. Artisanal espresso, this ain't. Service was fast and friendly, classically Hawaiian.

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    Niki R.

    Consistently good coffee. We were very close to Kona Coffee purveyors but are not fans of standing in 20+ people lines for coffee so we went to Kai coffee in the Hyatt Regency instead. It was a pleasant morning walk and the coffee shop is right by these beautiful waterfalls in the indoor outdoor atrium making it a very pleasant, peaceful way to start the day.

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    Alexis M.

    We stayed at the Hyatt Regency in Waikiki and discovered this coffee shop near the shops downstairs. We tried the Kai Latte (macadamia nut latte) and it was absolutely delicious. Service was quick, and the location is super convenient in the center of Waikiki. The dining and shopping area inside the Hyatt is beautiful, and even if you're not staying there, it's definitely worth a visit!

    Julie W.

    More Kai Coffee branches have been popping up. I wasn't thrilled when I got their signature drink when they first opened. I talked to an employee and tried another coffee a second time and it was not better. But, I did like their acai bowl. It was good timing when I came back for a third time. It wasn't busy and I was able to ask the barista about getting a strong iced caffeinated coffee. Kai coffee doesn't refrigerate their leftover coffee. They actually make cold brew! That, with an extra shot of espresso, liquid sugar and cream made it the best cold brew! Now, I definitely recommend Kai coffee. They have more table and chairs in the Hyatt Regency hotel area next to Kai's that's shaded.

    Açaí bowl
    Dan H.

    Good oat cappuccino and açaí bowl - though disappointed no almond butter or other add ons available. It was also quite sweet overall for my taste but the honey added a distinct flavor that was good. Texture of the açaí was spot on- smooth not icy. Overall 4/5 from someone who's been eating a lot of açaí bowls lately. Fast service and in the bottom floor of the hotel if you're staying in the Hyatt so quite convenient to grab and go. Looks like they have other breakfast wrap options as well that look pretty solid but didn't get a chance to try.

    Tina K.

    Kai latte - latte - not sweet - okay Chai latte - regular chai latte Banana bread with vanilla syrup latte - sweet but I didn't taste banana at all

    Macadamia nut frappe, nice flavor...icy texture needs work
    Tish P.

    I was completely disappointed with my drink here. And service was only slightly better than the treatment of the drink. I ordered a macadamia frappe and that thing was too dang icy to the point where it was just too much. We all know ice is a huge component of frappes but this drink had no cohesiveness of the ingredients in the drink. Honestly, they just took my money because you already know it's Honolulu and it's not cheap. For ambience the place is really small, but they do have a good amount of seating right outside the shop. Girl, I don't know, but I ain't wasting nine dollars on this again. Plus it's small.

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    Stephanie W.

    I got a kai coffee with macadamia nut milk and it was extremely bitter and unflavored. I even had to ask for more milk. Kai Coffee doesn't have any free wifi, so it is not ideal at all for working. They do not have a bathroom useable by customers, and all nearby bathrooms surrounding Kai Coffee require a hotel key pass to access. The staff was friendly but for the high prices, there really are no accommodations to make this an ideal cafe to sit in.

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    Jaynar S.

    Had a House Coffee, an Acai Bowl and a Breakfast Wrap. Great ambience with the fountains and waterfalls inside the Hyatt Regency Hotel. Friendly staff. Be ready for long lines in the morning.

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    Can you order a traveler size coffee a day in advance?

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