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    4.5 (50 reviews)

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    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating
    Good for working

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    Lamond M.

    Kai Coffee is an astonishing hidden beautiful little coffee shop gem with incredible espresso & coffee drinks ... tasty marvelously yum sandwiches too. I just love the comforting feeling the joyful staff gives you to. Indoor & outdoor sitting... this is so nice

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    Amy L.

    Kai latte $7 - Mac nut latte iced. At first glance I thought it was a bit too much milk but the coffee taste was strong. Would order again!

    Lovely swan!
    Madison G.

    This place was lovely! I stopped by after a hike and the employees were so nice, the shop was cute, and the coffee was lovely & delicious! The barista made me a swan whack I thought was pretty neat too! I hope to come back next time I go to the east side for a hike!

    Jennifer F.

    I saw the lines, but thought it was just due to being in a great location close to the beach. Wrong. We had a delicious Mac nut iced latte, and banana bread latte. Great festive Hawaiian taste and flavors.

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    Rebecca C.

    Chai latte was very milk heavy, so the chai flavor didn't shine! Order came out quickly though. Really kind servers and spots for indoor and outdoor seating. Next time I order here, might just have to stick to coffee.

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    Tessa R.

    Absolutely LOVE Kai coffee. I usually go to the one in kapahulu but the traffic is tiresome. So I'm so happy they opened one in Hawaii kai. Tons of free parking in a private and safe parking lot. I don't need to park on the street now! Seating area inside and outside in a completely shaded area and air conditioning inside. Very clean bathrooms that you will need to ask a key for. Staff was kind and happy. They were very busy with only 2 people working. I went around 10:00am on a Saturday. I ordered my usual, iced kai latte and it never disappoints. They have hot foods and bakery items something for everyone's appetite. I will be here often!

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    Irene M.

    The perk in the area... Kai Coffee Hawaii newest location is out in Kalama Valley which I think is a great addition to the area because if you do a Yelp search not a coffee place for miles. It is a simple complex with various tenants like Oahu Pool and Spa to Hawaii Balloon. This cozy spot is simple with two tables and a comfy sofa on the inside with a few tables on the outside including a couple picnic style tables with umbrella though on this gloomy day a couple of ladies hoarded the tables inside so I sat outside freezing lol! With that I had their Matcha Latte which comes unsweetened so I did add a touch of syrup...it was okay not the strong matcha flavor that I crave and they do Ave milk alternatives as well which is nice as I do enjoy changing it up sometimes. Along with my tea I decided on a deluxe breakfast sandwich on ciabatta which comes with an egg, cheddar, bacon, ham and garlic aioli which is served warm and was decent though almost paid $20 for the two considering my tea is $6.25 the sandwich was not worth it at all. The service was bleh for a morning coffee no greet, no thank you for the tip...the whole experience just not worth the drive out here unless you live in the area which would be going out of your way. Thank you!

    Tricia F.

    I usually don't write reviews but I 100% recommend! We had the sweetest girl serve us (Alyssa)! She has such a friendly & welcoming presence. We tried the seasonal sandwiches & they were 10/10! The coffees were also very smooth. I don't drink black coffee but my friend got the cold brew & I would've ordered one for myself too if I didn't already get the Kai coffee (which was also really good) our big backs also got every single pastry which all were 10/10 LOL TLDR; service was unmatched & food was amazing

    Quinn V.

    Good coffee. Nice place. Great service. Both the boss and the young guy were super nice to the customers. The only thing I didn't like was an interaction I saw my first time there when the boss was being mean to the young guy working behind the counter. The boss was outside talking to a couple of customers and when he came back in, he was annoyed at the guy that had a couple of orders that were not completed yet. There was a line of customers ordering (7:30 am on a Saturday) so the guy had to take their orders. No one else was back there making drinks so the guy couldn't help it. I think no need to be mean to the guy. He wasn't slacking off or anything. Please be nice to your employees. They work hard for you!

    Lemon poppy seed cake.
    Ray L.

    Fairly new coffee spot in east Honolulu. They have plenty of free parking and lots of nice outdoor seating. I was blown away by the lemon poppy seed cake I had. It was warm and a nice portion slice. I enjoyed it with a nice hot cup of tea.

    Kailani P.

    A beautiful hidden gem! I got the Kai latte & my husband got a iced black coffee. Both really nice, there's lots of seating indoors and outdoors. The service is great, very kind and knowledgeable! We love coming here with our puppy!

    Iced macadamia nut latte
    Michelle H.

    It's awesome that Kai Coffee opened in the Kalama Valley shopping center, bringing a little more life into the sleepy plaza. Kai coffee is a local chain with a few other locations on island. At this location, there is ample parking and plenty of shaded seating outside to sit a while and enjoy your drink, perfect for a coffee date or if you're waiting for your car next door. On our visit, we walked over from Kalama Valley park just a few blocks away. We decided to try an iced macadamia nut latte and a blueberry scone. Prices are a bit high, but our drink and scone were both delicious and hit the spot. They do sell coffee beans here as well!

    Cocoa F.

    Love this coffee spot. Great coffee and matcha latte. Drinks don't come overly sweetened. Food is delicious too.

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    Probably the best latte I have ever had! Macadamia for the win and service was excellent.

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    Love having a local coffee shop option in Hawaii Kai. Their sandwiches are delicious as is their coffee.

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    Nice atmosphere and great staff ! Their coffee is delicious ! Highly recommend if you're a coffee lover :)

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    Holo Holo in Kailua is seriously the cutest little coffee spot. If you're in the area, definitely…read morestop by and support local. The girls are so sweet and friendly. Always good to see a smiling face in the AM before the coffee kicks in, lol. There's also street parking nearby. My go-to is the white chocolate mac nut latte with haupia cold foam (so good). If you're in the mood for something refreshing, their Red Bull infusions are a must, my favorites are the mango berry and POG, both without cream. Probably my current favorite go to spot since I've been working in the area. 1000% worth the visit!

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