Did my research to find Kona coffee for my upcoming visit to Vancouver, so I walked from home and took shelter in Local Joe's to cool off and order some 100% Kona Mauna Kea Estate coffee and have it ground. Liv was so delightful and clearly the right person for the job so I knew I was in the right place. In the meantime I ordered an iced coffee (which was delicious!!!!) and sat down and watched folks come and go. This is clearly a popular local coffee and snack shop so I will keep this place in mind since it's locally owned and operated and their decaf is processed via osmosis, not chemicals. That's a big plus. read more

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A small little coffee shop located in downtown. There are a few tables outside to enjoy your coffee. I've stopped by twice so far and each time, I've been greeted with friendly service. The tables are usually taken so I just take my drink to go. I ordered a strawberry matcha drink on my first visit and a French Toast latte on my second visit. The second time I went, they didn't know how to make my drink so the girl had to read the ingredients that were listed on their own menu posted on the counter for customers. Maybe hardly anyone orders it or she was new and learning? It did take a while for me to get my coffee. The waiting area is quite small so there wasn't much room for me to go anywhere. Overall, the drinks have been good with a variety of seasonal drinks and specials as well. I'll probably return for my coffee fix as it seems to be one of the few coffee shops in the area open on Sundays. Happy Drinking! read more

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I honestly don't understand the hype surrounding this place, the reality is completely misleading. I called 15 minutes ahead to place an order. The employee took it and immediately hung up on me--no name taken, no "thank you," no "goodbye." When I arrived, the parking was a mess, so I had to be dropped off. Inside, the food display looked sad, and the cashier looked completely miserable and unpresentable. While waiting patiently on the side for 15 minutes, I watched the kitchen staff preparing food. Red flag: they literally microwave their eggs instead of cooking them fresh. After 30 minutes of total waiting time, I finally went up to check on my order, only to find out the cashier hadn't even handed my ticket to the kitchen yet. She sent it back right in front of me without a single word of apology--just a blank stare. I cancelled my order on the spot. Horrible service, zero management, and low-quality food prep. Save your golden time & money and go somewhere else. Definitely not a place where I'd want my food prepared! read more

Local Joe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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I was actually on my way to another coffee shop, but I saw Local Joe when I turned on Smith, so I turned on that side street, Marin, and there was a parking spot right there. Meant to be! I ordered the Royal Hawaiian. This was delicious! I also had a slice of banana bread. It was heated in the oven with a pat of butter on it. Sooooooo good! Said I'd come back for the pumpkin bread, and I did a few days later. Ordered the Royal Hawaiian again. Can't get enough of it and the pumpkin bread heated the same way. Lots of people getting coffee to go and food. It's in a great location! I was also looking for a new coffee supplier. I used to go to Downtown Coffee but the last batch I bought was not very good. I bought Guatemala, Columbia, and Hawaiian. Had them all ground fine. Each one proved to be a winner with the family! So happy to have found this not so hidden gem! It is now my go to for beans! The staff is great! The owner too! And it's a comfortable place to take a break at! Mahalo Joe! read more

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Been wanting to try this place for awhile but don't think I'll be back. Our food came out before the drinks were even prepared. $14 for a bagel with lox. I got the Joe's Cold Brew and when I picked it up it was packed with ice. I was not aware it was an iced drink and asked if I could get it without ice. The workers look stunned and even looked at me strangely and asked me if I was sure. The promptly poured our the liquid into another cup and handed me back a half empty cup of watered down cold brew. A worker, possibly a manager came out to see how we were doing. I expressed my dismay and he attempted to justify the workers actions. "Clid brew is extra strong" and this why they put ice. If I wanted a weak coffee I would have ordered a house brew. read more

I'm reviewing again because my previous one deleted somehow. There are very few cafes that have their own latte art, and for that reason alone, you should visit. But obviously, you're going to continue to visit because their drinks are also creative and tasty! I haven't tried their food yet. They also have limited outdoor seating which can get pretty hot so I prefer to take mine to go. They're a situated next to a large paid parking lot, but if you plan to be quick and have someone waiting in the car, I recommend parking right outside and sending someone in for your drinks. read more

Local Joe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Great walking distance with everything else, pick me up coffee treat while exploring china town! Got the royal hawaiian iced. Usually go to the kapolei location, same great tasting products. Only thing is that the bathroom is oddly super dim... all for ambience but it was very low lighting in there. Clean but dim. read more

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Everything was so terribly mid or worse. Very unpleasant service, a stale bagel, but the coffee was decent enough and it's a cute place and I thought the price was fine. read more

Local Joe - Bagel with cream cheese, tomato and bacon. Thai iced latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

The coolest coffee shop ever! They can transfer any pic to your coffee. The service is a plus here. The staff is so friendly and helpful. Love that about this place. The coffee shop also has its own unique decor and vibe here. Not too big but they have chairs outside to hangout on. The parking is paid parking right outside or to find street parking. I tried the Audrey Hepburn iced latte and it was good. The taste was super good and not too strong. I can't wait to taste everything else read more

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Cute coffee stop on the edge of chinatown! There's a good selection of drinks from classic offerings to seasonal, more creative ones. I got the royal hawaiian mocha with oat milk. It was a bit sweet for my liking but the flavors went great together. read more

Local Joe - Royal Hawaiian Mocha - Small - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

My husband and I came here on a weekday. The coffee is great! We had the Royal Hawaiian Mocha and The Aubrey Hepburn. Both were delicious coffees and strong to get your morning going. We also ordered the ABC bagel and egg croissant which were also great to start the day! Service was great and fast. It's a small coffee shop so only a few tables outside but overall great coffee spot if you're looking for a cup of Joe to start your day! read more

Our go to place for a quick grab and go coffee to start an early weekend morning! Hours are: M-F 6:30AM - 2:00PM Sat & Sun 8:00AM - 1:00PM Convenient parking right outside for quick pick-up & go orders! Coffee comes out hot & fresh! Lots of latte art to choose from. Breakfast menu is available if you want a quick bite to eat. Limited indoor and outdoor seating available! read more

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Good coffee bad location unless you work near by and can walk to their store. Parking spots are few unless you use paid lots. The coffee quality is good and they roast the beans on premises. Staff are nice and friendly and the service is quick. read more

Cute coffee shop, very funny and friendly staff. I loved the vibes, music, and decor, a rustic cozy spot. The prices are insanely great and fair, didn't feel guilty for ordering two items. Everything tasted amazing (Thai latte and Vietnamese cold brew). I definitely recommend this spot when you visit Chinatown. read more

Local Joe is a coffee shop located on the edge of Chinatown on Smith and Marin. It's a pretty popular spot, and there's limited parking available on the street or in a paid lot. The cafe itself is kind of small so there are a few tables indoors and outdoors; I visited on a weekend morning and it was pretty packed, so wasn't able to find an open spot. I placed an online order for a turkey pesto sandwich and Thai latte with oat milk, and took a bit to be noticed by staff. I told them I was there to pick up my order placed 30 minutes ago, and then they started making my order (which took around 15-20 minutes). Then the owner (I believe) as he gave me my order mentioned they replaced the oat milk with macadamia milk, which I'm allergic to. I asked for it to be remade, which took a bit of time; it would have been nice if they asked me first before making the substitution, esp since I was waiting right there! When I did dig into my order, the Thai latte was too sweet imo and I felt that the coffee wasn't strong enough. The turkey pesto sandwich was ok! Overall was a little frustrated with the online ordering process and wasn't a fan of their drinks, but would be willing to go back to try their sandwiches! read more

Local Joe - thai latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

What a great guy who not only taught us how he roasted the green beans but also made a fine cup of iced cold brew . The smell of roasting drew us right in . Come visit and wake up read more

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I ordered large latte, they only have one type of like whole milk and the drink tastes mostly like milk, no coffee taste. If you like milk, it is ok place read more

Local Joe - Large latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

We came here two days in a row because it was a short walk from where we were staying. The specialty coffees were very good! The staff was helpful and allowed us to substitute ingredients in the breakfast burrito. It was nice that it came with avocado and salsa on the side. The breakfast croissant was tasty too and the croissant was flaky. We came back the next day and ordered an avocado bagel with cream cheese and bacon. Those were pre made and sitting in a glass container which I thought was odd. When I got it, it was very hot and I wasn't expecting the avocado and cream cheese being very hot. There was not a lot of cream cheese and I did not like having the items hot. I couldn't finish it which was disappointing. The ambiance inside is very cute and chill. The service was ok. I would still recommend coming here, but not for the abc bagel. read more

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Got here because I saw they had breakfast burritos so like any man, I ran to this place to get a breakfast burrito. I was greeted by this cool dude that spelt my name wrong but no harm since it happens a lot anyways. I then notice they have a turkey bacon breakfast burrito for $15. Just bit into this thing my tastebuds were graced by Tostitos or ragu salsa and the taste of the same ham Papa John's puts on their pizzas. Burrito was alright. Pesto sandwich was better. Both were way too expensive for the experience. Tap water was $.50 read more

Local Joe - $15 turkey bacon burrito and ragu salsa - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Amazing Coffee and Service, it's a Nice Coffee Shop in the Kapolei area across the street UH West Oahu an Must try spot in Kapolei read more

Local Joe - Killa Cups of In house roasted coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Delicious coffee, amazing value. Hard to find in the city! And fresh made food being prepared infront of us by the chefs. 10/10! read more

Local Joe - Macadamia nut latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Came here for breakfast and coffee before my shift. It's a cute little shop with good food!!! Majority of the eateries in Chinatown open at 11am. I was in luck when I found this place!!! I came around 0830 in the morning LOCATION: Right next to the Marin Tower on Marin Street (runs parallel to Nimitz Hwy). Marin Street runs between Smith Street and Nuuanu Ave PARKING: They don't have their own parking lot, however, there's a huge paid parking lot right across Marin St. There's also a lot of street parking on Nuuanu Ave and Smith Street. SERVICE: The workers here are lively and friendly! We were greeted with a smile and our coffee and food came out quick. A small line built up, but they were quick to serve everyone. FOOD: I noticed they had a lot of Vegan options! I'm not vegan, but my best friend is so I'll have to bring her here one day. I ordered their Turkey Bacon burrito. I really enjoyed their breakfast burrito. I was amazed at how delicious it was. The size of the burrito was pretty big too! My friend helped me finish it all. I'd like to come back and try their other menu items. As for their coffee, I had the Vietnamese cold brew. Meh..... I should've stuck to my normal black coffee. The sweetened condensed milk was appealing to me. However, I'm not a sweets kind of person. AMBIANCE: Their whole vibe in there is pretty cool! Great music, aesthetically pleasing decor, the fresh baked bread smells...... so good! The perfect early in the morning vibe to start your day off right. There are a few tables outside to enjoy your breakfast at and a few counter type seats inside of their shop. I'll definitely be back to try their other menu items. read more

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Bottom line... No aloha spirit. I've been here a few times due to convenience and today made things crystal clear... I won't be back. Each visit the vibe is always the same... what do you want? Anything else? As if you're bothering them from something more important. No smiles or positivity. I tried to make small talk and give compliments to the staff to brighten their day only to receive cold unfriendly replies. Side note- I noticed there were quite a few flies buzzing around the counter where drinks are handed off to customers. They sell food here with flies on the scene... just a thought to consider. I don't leave these types of reviews unless I feel the need to address concerns and save others from a bad experience. read more

Food is always spot on. Simple menu elevated with love, Everything I order here is Always friendly staff, they're efficient. Quaint and know where to put their money in. Small and intimate, just how I like it. Hidden gem, also how I like it. Always great music, too. I go in there begging to give me large black eye every time. Hot. Croissant, wrap, bagel, scone, etc they are ALL GOOD. I'd move to downtown just to be able to walk over. read more

Local Joe - Breakfast croissant & lox for us Local Joe be there for us when we need a break from fluorescent light. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I don't get the hype; as someone that travels for work, I have high expectations for coffee. The Hawaiian mocha was good, but basic and generic. When you taste coffee, you want to taste each individual note, from the roast to its strength and floral nuances. That tells you how much thought and love has been put into each ingredient. The scone was completely wrong, soft and not flakey, more like a dessert. I threw it away. I'm Asian, I don't waste food, but when you cause someone to waste food, that tells you you're doing something wrong and should rethink your menu, and travel more. If you think this is good coffee, you haven't had a transformative experience yet. The coffee from the big island is floral and nutty, they only put a splash of milk. Coffee from Yemen, when you walk in, you can smell the spices in the air. The cardamom, orange and other spices dancing together as they're well balanced. read more

Absolutely best coffee on Oahu! Charles is awesome. Great service all around! Get the latte or caramel macchiato. Amazing!

Definitely needed a pick me up first thing in the morning after a long night and was just stumbled upon this local gem right by the water! They've got an in house roastery and it definitely showed its flavors when I grabbed their Vietnamese Coffee! Cute little patio to enjoy the drink and get some work done as well, definitely had a great time with friends! read more

Local Joe - Vietnam Coffee (flavored) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Best grindz & coffee downtown! Broke da mouth kine! /10 would recommend!! -vegan burrito is satiating along w/ some hot NO SUGAR matcha tea latte beyond fire! read more

The location is tucked in the back. We walked there from our hotel after looking at the reviews. Service was a little slow. Watching the crowd, people's internal timers went off on how long their coffee and food should take to prepare. Am I over observant? Overall, the burrito was very thoughtfully made. It had all the nuances of a great burrito. The taste was ok, but not like I wanted two of them. Living in Los Angeles, I am blessed with a large hispanic population. Perhaps I have higher standards. Perfect burrito ingredients as taught to me by my hispanic buddies. Ingredients Egg Mexican cheese Meat, preferably sausage, not expensive ones. Bacon is good, but sausage is better. Onion chopped finely, white onion for Mexican food Salsa in and on the side med spicy, but not super hot Of course, potatoes .. preferably crispy hash browns Wrap that all up in a 12 - 15-inch wrapper, and you got the perfect, delicious burrito. The burrito should have multiple textures to it, and layers of flavor. More salsa, please. Yummy.. read more

Local Joe - Front - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

First time in. Wow, how have I missed this place. Convenient and delicious. Cute little coffee shop vibes too. Friendly staff that seems to know everyone that comes in and has a convo for all of them. That tells me it's good too! I ordered an iced Audrey Hepburn with coconut milk. On point. My husband got a Vietnamese cold brew and he really liked it as well. What really sealed the deal was the pumpkin bread. Oh my god. Best pumpkin bread I've ever had in my life. Thick and delicious with the right amount of crispiness. So good. Overall 10/10 would recommend and I will be back!! read more

Cozy little shop in the downtown area. We got lucky and found free parking right in front of the shop! There's a few bar seats inside and there are a few small tables outside. The matcha latte was pretty good. I love that it doesn't taste too milky and had a strong matcha flavor. The breakfast croissant was pretty good - it could have really used a sauce or something though. I added avocado and they put a decent amount in the sandwich so it felt worth the extra charge. read more

Local Joe - Matcha Tea - Small and Breakfast Croissant with avocado - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

super sweet and the food is yummy ! i tried the burrito and it had a nice spice to it read more

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Located in downtown Honolulu behind Black Shamrock and facing the harbor, Local Joe is much more than just a coffee shop. Most of the time passing by this place is closed due to the hour of the day, but recently I was walking during an early lunch and stepped inside. They have a number of little tables for singles or pairs outside that overlook the water and a little secluded from the busier streets around. Local Joe roasts their own coffee! Even in a tight space inside, they dedicate a large area to a roaster where they do a number of selections for drink-in or bags to-go. The staff were immediately welcoming and friendly, telling me about their business and coffees. The beans come from all over the world, but of course they also have 100% Hawaii grown varieties as well. Prices vary from $15 to $28 a bag depending on rarity. I opted for Regular Joe House Blend to start and finally had a chance to try it. It had complex flavors, roasty, a little light, with hints of chocolate. Lately I've taken to icing my coffee black, which is a refreshing wake up treat. The cafe also has a menu of baked goods and foods, perfect for a morning or brunch stop. If you're a local or visitor and exploring Chinatown area by foot, this is a great place to stop to support a local business specializing in coffee. After all, Hawaii is the only state that grows it, so it's easy to fall in love with it here. There is a paid lot and street parking nearby, plus an alley you could probably park temporarily if grabbing to-go. If you love coffee, this is a must-visit place. read more

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I stopped by Local Joe with a friend after hiking for breakfast and coffee. I had my dog with me and they let me bring her to the counter so I could order and look at the menu. I decided to get their 20oz iced (seasonal menu) French toast latte with almond milk. The coffee was very strong and really good. It wasn't too sweet at all, which I loved. For food, they had a lot to choose from and I didn't know what to get so I decided on the lox bagel. The bagel was well cooked and it was perfectly seasoned with everything. Not too much cream cheese so I could really taste the smoked salmon and it all went together perfectly. I really liked the small vibe and the staff were friendly and attentive. I'd come back to try everything else! read more

Local Joe - Bagel & Lox French Toast Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I had breakfast here with my wife on a Monday and the staff was great! The seating was also enjoyable and we loved our meals.

Ok. The vegan burrito. The vegan burrito is THE BEST breakfast burrito I've had in Oahu. The accompanying salsa/guacamole is also excellent. It make my little Mexican heart happy. The coffee is great too. The ice lattes with oat milk are my favorite. Seating is very limited, but it you get a chair on the walkway outside.. chef's kiss. The employees and patrons feel so relaxed, it's slowly becoming a comfort place for those Saturday mornings after an exhausting work week. read more

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...best chai latte on the island...fight me. perfect mix of creamy, spicy, and sweet. the owner is very kind and for the coffee drinkers out there, many roasts to choose from! read more

Small shop with expedient and friendly service. They are making a variety of offerings being made in a small kitchen and are likely bringing in some of their baked breakfast items. I haven't tried any of the food but have been tempted each of the four times I've been here. They did whip up a nice fruit cup for my 3 year old last time I had taken her to China town and was unprepared and didn't have a snack for her. I like the place and think their coffee is better than a lot of the other Joe out there. read more

Local Joe - Enjoying that freshly cut, impromptu, fruit cup - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Coffee is great here. Shop is tiny and lines can get a little long but love that it's in the heart of downtown Honolulu.

My grandfather and I LOVE local Joe. The baristas are friendly and the outdoor space is shaded, with a great view of Aloha tower. When you walk in, you're immediately greeted by the yummy aroma of coffee beans, as they roast, grind, and bag their products right inside. I usually opt for a chai latte or strawberry matcha, but the staff are great at making recommendations for craft drinks as well as fresh baked pastries, sandwiches, and breakfast items. The clientele is a good mix of locals, Downtown workers, and the occasional small tourist group. Definitely a spot that attracts regulars! read more