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    Nanner Bread Latte
    Mandi R.

    Kooks!!! You have my heart. Nestled on a little roundabout on the campus of UH at Manoa, this little coffee trailer had me visiting back-to-back days for both the service and the coffee. I'm obsessed with the nanner bread the latte - it's the perfect combo of sweet and coffee. The homemade banana milk is perfection. I also loved their ube latte and was so impressed by all of their locally sourced ingredients. The prices were super reasonable too! Be sure to check them out for the coffee and return for the overall experience!

    Do you see them on the left!?
    Irene M.

    Kooks like I found it... Right in the midst of UH Manoa and what a find especially on this hot summer mourning what a refreshing place to relax and enjoy a sip and if you're ever in the area it's certainly worth the visit. Making all their own flavoring sourcing local as much as possible is amazing and what's more amazing is the various drinks and names the create along with it all is so much fun as I was torn between the Nanner Bread and Kooky Monster which is the one I decided as it's Mocha & Fresh Mint...cool...literally! Two sweet staff working there is very nice especially since I was indecisive between the two choices did help though I just had to try the Kooky Monster and so happy I did as it was a very nice and refreshing sip with the hint of mint not too crazy and the mocha has just the right amount of chocolate and neither overtakes one another and that's a great drink. Parking is the biggest challenge and understand it's mostly for folks around the area is the convenience as it's surrounded by lovely trees ulu which is a lovely shaded area is a great vibe as well if you're ever in the area is a nice spot to relax and enjoy it all. Thank you!

    Cold Brew
    Michael H.

    I'm so thankful that Kooks coffee is here in Manoa. The coffee tastes great. Highly recommend the cold brew. The owners and the entire staff are so kind and hospitable. And overall, it's just a really cool coffee shop/cart feel.

    Iced Nanner Latte (16 oz)
    Rachael K.

    Kooks Coffee not only has affordable quality drinks, but the business cares for its planet! I loved my iced nanner bread latte and my boyfriend enjoyed his iced kookie monster (half sweet). They use manoa chocolate, so it's not as sweet as the mocha used in other coffee spots! The nanner bread latte tastes like fresh banana bread. The kookie monster was perfectly rich! You can opt for alternative milk for certain drinks for only $0.75 more! [Customer Service] Even right at open, the baristas are sunshine-y and sweet. Very good customer service! [Ambiance] Kooks Coffee is located where the food trucks are on UH campus. The business is currently on wheels, but I suspect they will grow bigger! The business aesthetic is super pleasing, and the business is defiantly one to support. I will be back!

    Dawn Patrol
    Jennifer T.

    Kooks Coffee is a charming new coffee truck with laid-back beach and surf vibes. Beyond its aesthetic appeal, the service is impeccable--even at 7am, when they're serving sleep-deprived students (like myself)! The woman taking orders was quick, efficient, and friendly. I had my drink in hand within just a minute or two. One thing I love is their commitment to using locally sourced ingredients. I ordered the Dawn Patrol, which features La'ie vanilla and toasted macadamia nut. It was absolutely fabulous--a perfect balance of the coffee's natural bitterness with the sweet, nutty notes of the flavorings. Most of their drinks are priced at $6.50 for 16oz, which is quite affordable by Oʻahu standards, especially with many places charging upwards of $7.50 now. It's such a treat to have a quality, early-morning coffee option for UH Mānoa students and faculty. I've also heard they pop up at the Mālama Hawaiʻi Makers Market.

    nanner bread & ube latte
    Kyllie N.

    Finally got to try Kooks at their truck at UH! It's on UH campus, so if you're not familiar, just type in Kooks Coffee in maps & it'll lead you right to the truck. I went around 11:30am on a Wednesday & there was no line. I imagine during the school year it'll get pretty busy. I would HIGHLY recommend the nanner bread latte. It tastes exactly like banana bread & is the perfect amount of sweetness for me. I was truly shocked at how good it was! I also had the Ube latte, which was also pretty good. 10/10 would recommend Kooks if you're in the area! Will definitely be back soon for the banana (nanner) bread latte!

    Gnarly chai, whole milk, light ice
    Lizzy Z.

    I visited the Kooks coffee truck located on UH manoa campus, and ordered the gnarly chai (chai with two shots of espresso). It was SO good. The spices are nicely balanced, the drink is not too sweet, and it pairs so well with the coffee. You can ask for light ice free of charge, but alternative milks do cost extra. Definitely want to try their other drinks!

    Dawn Patrols with a White Cap

    I love myself a good coffee and this coffee stand lived up to the expectations. Located in the heart of campus, it is super easy to get to. We stopped by back to back days so we could try more flavors! We got the nanner bread latte and the dawn patrol. These were so good and I wish I could make them at home! Their staff were so incredibly kind and got us our coffees quickly. Such a good start to our day! They also use all local ingredients and make the syrups from scratch! I wish I could start every day with a Kooks Coffee!

    Here's the Ube and Nanner Bread iced Lattes.
    Jeffrey M.

    I will always go out of my way for a great coffee experience and this was nothing short of 6 stars! All natural flavors that are locally sourced with no preservatives. Out favorites were Dawn Patrol (Mac nut), Nanner Bread, the Duke, and the Ube! They also had some seasonal drinks for fall. The flavors were incredible, not too heavy. Will be going back to try more. Very creative flavors that says Hawai'i! This is not a chain experience. It's Aloha in a cup!

    A must try when on the island! Located in the heart of UH campus, this coffee will have you sippin every last drip! Homemade syrups with lots of local ingredients. Every cup is made with love the Aloha way!

    Nanner Bread, Ube, The Duke

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    Great service and great coffee. These girls are killing it. They bounce around to markets and events but it's worth finding them.

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