I really love the ambiance here the space feels cozy, and I appreciate that there's a coffee bar…read moreinside the little shop where they feature local goods and clothing brands. It has such a charming, community-focused vibe. The coffee was rich, well-crafted and truly enjoyable. Their matcha isn't quite my personal favorite yet but that's just based on my own taste. Service can be a bit on the slower side since there's usually just one staff member handling everything cashier, barista and more. They're doing their best but if you're in a hurry, this might not be the ideal stop. That said, I genuinely appreciate their effort and friendliness. Overall, I'd happily stop by anytime I'm in the area whether I'm working nearby, going for a run or just in need of a caffeine pick-me-up.

What a cute place!! The baristas were sweet and made a great latte. I loved the honey girl latte!…read moreAlso loved the merch they sold too.

Last two visits...had a gander at the April and May exhibits from Sasha and Sienna. at ARS Cafe…read more Last week, I had a cortado...excellent.

I'm honestly just not a fan of the matcha... I got it lukewarm and the taste just wasn't it. I get…read morethe Gen Z vibe here and it's mostly just being friendly only to people who they already know that are regulars. I feel like mostly tourists go here. Wouldn't go back honestly... The tourists can have it.

5 star , every thing you while living the life. Russels is number one !!…read moreDon't forget coffee with locals outside , Only the finest

The service is consistently outstanding, Aloha-friendly in this little convenience store located…read moreacross from Kapiolani Park. The clerks always welcome you and ask if they can help. I been stopping in here for years. Even though the shop is small, they seem to have everything from vodka to toilet paper. If you're visiting the beach, you can pick up sun screen, toys and more. Prices range from reasonable to crazy high. My most recent stopped, I picked up post cards for only 35 cents. Expect to pay $10 for a prepackaged sandwich. The clerk asked if I needed stamps and then kindly told me where to find the nearby mail box. I always feel welcome.

Great food and service, amazing Nitro Cold Brew! The Açaí Bowl is super fresh and made to order.read more

I'm kind of a regular here, I usually get butterfly pea latte, or coconut latte. Staffs are nice…read moreand interior is very open and nice balcony view.

"Portuguese sausage" and "scone" are not words that one would expect to be placed together…read more Hawaii's favorite breakfast sausage is more often associated with rice and eggs or scrambled into an omelette. But trust me, you must try this scone. And when they ask you if you want it toasted, always say yes. This Portuguese sausage scone is everything. The edges are delightfully crispy and the inside is moist. There's a slight sweetness, which is offset by the saltiness of the little gems of sausage scattered throughout. There's enough butter for richness, but not too much where it feels oily. I dare say it's my favorite scone on island. The drinks are highly recommended too. The lavender honey matcha is delicately floral and the honey adds just the right amount of sweetness. The velvet cream cold brew and honey cinnamon latte are great coffee options. Everything is reasonably priced and high quality. Customer service is wonderful. There seem to be quite of lot of regulars here, which is always a good sign. Parking is a little limited but I've always found a space whenever I've come here. There are a bunch of tables and free WiFi, so it's the perfect spot to get some work or studying done. Skip Starbucks and support local!

Went here after lunch as I was in a mood for a smoothie. Cute lil shop that serves pastries and…read morevarious coffees, teas, smoothies, and a bit more. We were greeted right away as well. I got the guava pitaya smoothie and it was really flavorful and refreshing. My brother got the same thing and enjoyed it as well. His gf got their matcha, and they both tried that and said it was good. Great feedback all around! This smoothie was better than the other smoothie I got elsewhere. If I'm in this area again, I'd try some more stuff from Pai Cafe!

Great service every time. The employees are patient and do their best to keep up with the business…read moreand indecisiveness some customers have. I tried a sandwich here once and it was really good. They toasted it and brought it out to me at my table (they were busy, so it took a while for it to be made). The coffee is always great. I typically order an iced coffee and it's always a hit. This location is in a hotel, so it can get really busy and even a little noisy with the waterfall. I'd recommend sitting at a table near the entrance if you're wanting to sit and chat with someone.

Kai Coffee is always a reliable stop, though if you've been to some of their other locations around…read morethe island, this one does feel a bit more corporate in comparison. The space is clean but lacks some of the charm you might find elsewhere, and the AC situation is on the limited side, so plan accordingly if you're visiting on a warm day. That said, the coffee itself holds up well. The macadamia nut flavors and other local twists on the menu are genuinely good and worth trying if you haven't before. It's the kind of spot that does what it sets out to do without a lot of fuss. A solid option when you're in the area and need a quick pick me up, even if the atmosphere isn't the most memorable of the bunch.

Great little coffee spot! The coffee is delicious, especially the lattes and pour-overs, and the…read morefresh pastries are a nice bonus. Staff is super friendly and helpful, and the atmosphere is clean, cozy, and perfect for relaxing. Definitely worth checking out!

curb...idk about you bro. i'm gonna be a bit harsh since they market themselves as specialty and…read morealso i am a picky over- caffeinated brat. first location - LITERALLY on the curb of some small strip. funny looking decor, try to find the pic of the abg. that means asian baby girl by the way. service was fast and nice especially since we came 10 minutes before closing. cortado was okay. tad bit overextracted. decent amount of brightness, some chocolate notes that are masked by the bitterness. idk if this was their recipe today but i saw a piece of paper saying 18g in 30 g out. that ratio is unfortunately not working for me! not sure if they pulled too long or this was just a crappy ristretto . however milk was steamed well! the matcha latte belongs on the curb, homeless depressed and broke. tastes like cow milk and not the lush greenery of japan. at least it was hand whisked but WOW did they just like whisk green milk powder or what?? UGHHH i really wanted to like this place too. maybe i'm just more sensitive to espresso right now since i'm on my deriod

The menu looked really interesting, but once I saw the whole pineapples, there was no way I was…read moreordering anything else. For $15, you get a fresh pineapple halfway hollowed out and filled with a delicious smoothie. While the smoothie itself isn't a huge portion, it was one of the best I've ever had. It was refreshing, perfectly whipped, incredibly flavorful, and exactly what you want on a warm Waikīkī day. The best part? The pineapple itself! It was perfectly ripe, sweet, and juicy. I took the leftover pineapple "cup" back to our Airbnb, cut it up, and ended up with plenty of delicious pineapple to enjoy the next day. It honestly felt like getting two treats in one. At $15, it may seem pricey at first, but I'd absolutely order it again because it was that good. My biggest recommendation: don't throw away the pineapple! Take it with you and salvage as much of the fruit as possible. Even your garbage will smell nice for days.

HI. We had friends who raved highly for this place. Just…read morehappened to be at that end of Waikiki on the 4th. To our disappointment, the person taking the orders was not friendly and did not understand what I was asking. Asked to have the hot dogs extra charred which did not happen. I waited exceptionally long for order and a garlic fries. The wait was over 45 min but during this time, others who ordered after me were getting their meals. After asking, the ordered arrived. The hot dogs were not extra charred, actually not charred at all. The garlic fries were literally sitting in pool of oil which made them soggy and horrible. (no photo-too disgusting looking to post here) Very disappointed in the entire experience. Would have given a 0 but that is not possible. On a positive note, there was a girl who was doing all the menial work and was a very friendly and engaging worker - unlike the others. will not recommend.

Loved the Nutella strawberry waffle so much I came here twice during my trip. No wait both times In…read morethe morning and great service 10/10!

Honestly the food here is amazing. I can see why this place is so popular. I tried:…read more- breakfast bagel - the surfer omelette - mama's fried rice - mango pancakes The mango pancakes are AMAZING. Idk what's in their mango sauce but it is sooooo good. I would come back here just for them. The other food is also sooooo good. The ambiance is cute but the seating could be better. There's a long, cafeteria style table right down the middle of the restaurant, and since you order at the counter, the line is right next to the tables the whole time. This makes sitting in the middle super uncomfortable and inconvenient. I would recommend that they switch to smaller tables and host seating. That said, everything else was pretty good. I'll be back :)

The adulting break we all need…read more.. Recess Cafe & Bar is a place in the lobby of renew hotel and what fitting name to have as vacay or staycay the reason is the restart your vibe and here is a cool oasis. When you walk into the hotel is a very cozy lobby not as grand as some other but still offers the modern touches like the simple a water feature filled with fresh plumerias is beautiful and right behind that is Recess with what I associate with that fun and freeing break time at school and though this bar is closed during the day it offers free coffee from 6am to 10pm. This self service feature is a great touch to start your day. A thermos is filled with fresh Hawaiian Paradise Coffee and when I got there it apparently was empty *sob!* but not skipping a beat a staff dashed over a brought out a backup ready to go and my morning was saved lol! A simple gesture like this is greatly appreciated I got my sip and now ready for my personal time...what I call my day off...recess is something we all should have. Thank you!

Sooo many great choices of spirit alcohol & premium coffees can be found here! I highly recommend…read moredrinking here in Waikiki for great prices on mixed cocktails & coffee! Shots are as low as $8 & so are some cocktails! There's quite a variety for everyone, cocktail & coffee drinkers alike!