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    Morning Brew - Kaka'ako

    3.9 (532 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Avocado Toast and Iced Matcha Latte
    Jocelyn O.

    It's fun eating greens when it comes in the form of avocado toast and an iced matcha latte. Service is always friendly and the cafe is a great spot to get work done.

    Kyra H.

    The food was good, a little more on the expensive side but very fresh ingredients used to portray it. it's a pretty popular cafe, lots of people that circle in and out.

    Bagel with pesto cream cheese to go
    Denby R.

    It's been years.......and we are still coming back! Is it a good thing to say the food tastes the same? I think so!! Especially when I loved it the first time and every time since. The people working are ALWAYS polite and helpful. Now....this is unique for me, I find that new businesses and old businesses with smaller customer pools (regulars) tend to be the most friendly, except here. They are always so nice, even when they are slammed with people and there is a line out the door! The ambiance is exactly the same (weird bird noises over the speaker the other day was a bit different...but I didn't hate it, although it did have me looking around to see if there was a bird cage...there was not). I'm so glad this place is here....years later! We will be back soon!

    Havarti Scramble (nice and light option) - VN
    Vince N.

    The spouse was at an appointment nearby which gave yours truly some time to explore the area. And, my appetite is always ready to go! ATMOSPHERE: Located within the Salt At Our Kaka'ako outdoor mall, the corner spot is bright, airy and echoey. Outdoor seating is available. I chose a spot on the second floor loft. PARKING: Street or garages nearby. MENU: Intimate breakfast menu with something for everyone. BEVERAGE: Iced Coffee Black coffee over ice. There's a station to add your own condiments. FOOD: Havarti Scramble Nice and light bowl of scrambled eggs that were perfectly salted, havarti cheese and fresh spinach mixed in, and topped with sliced green onions. A slice of sourdough toast accompanied. SERVICE: Counter service was immediate and friendly. Place your order, find a spot and the food is brought to you. When you're done, leave your dirty dishes at one of the stations throughout. OVERALL: Nice place to grab coffee and breakfast.

    Smoked salmon bagel with added egg
    Glenn N.

    My go to spot for a good coffee and a nice light breakfast. There are many many coffee shops in this area, but I love Morning Brew. The food here is always consistent and the service is so warm and friendly. Decent seating area, both downstairs and up and several tables outside for that nice alfresco dining. I really like the smoked salmon bagel. I ordered it with a plain bagel and I have them add a Easy over egg. The Schmeer that they put on it with capers and dill is a great touch to the smoked salmon. This is my go to order whenever I come here. They have lots of vegetarian options also. The coffee is always balanced and full bodied without the acidity. Validated parking as well as on street parking make this place of no-brainer.

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    Sara L.

    Morning Brew is a great place to relax with a cup of coffee, kill time, or get some work done. I recently grabbed breakfast and coffee here while waiting for my car which was in the shop nearby. It's located in SALT Kaka'ako and the neighborhood is very walkable, so it was easy to get to. The space is very open, bright, and has lots of seating spread out across 2 floors, as well as outside. The Staff was very friendly and accommodating. I had a sleepy morning, so the the staff kindly explained things for me more than once when I misunderstood, and I really appreciated their positive attitude and patience. I ordered a breakfast burrito and an iced honey cinnamon latte. The breakfast burrito was packed full of veggies, fluffy egg, smoky spiced potatoes and black beans, cilantro-filled guacamole (which I love), and a tangy sour cream salsa on the side. The burrito is vegetarian and at $12, is perfectly good without add-ons, but you can add meat for an extra $3. The latte was on the sweeter side, a bit heavy on the honey, but was nice and creamy. If you are going to work or spend more than a couple hours here, I recommend sitting downstairs where there are more available outlets compared to upstairs. Bathrooms are available in SALT with a code.

    The Local Bowl
    Kainani K.

    I came here for breakfast and ordered the local bowl, which consisted of brown rice, ham, onion, spinach and jack cheese. The portion was a good size, and packed with flavor! The brown was rice perfectly cooked and had a slight shoyu flavor; noting overpowering or too salty. They make the eggs how you like it, so I chose scrambled eggs and it was cooked how I like it; not wet but not dry and tough. If you like fried rice, you'll love this bowl! That's exactly what it reminds me of.. I'll definitely be back to try other dishes and drinks.

    Tasha K.

    Morning Brew has a large assortment of coffee, teas, and other snacks along with the perfect chatting and co-working atmosphere! I just got their cold brew this time, which was really earthy, slightly chocolatey and not too acidic. Next time I hope I can try their bagels or chia pudding! Vibe: The shop has two floors -- the first floor is where you order your food/drinks that also has seating and a merch and coffee section, while the second floor is more seating. There are also a handful of tables outside, making it a perfect spot to hang out with your pets. The staff were super friendly and smiled over small talk as I ordered, which made the entire experience memorable! Parking: Salt Kakaʻako has a paid parking lot. There is also metered street parking around the area.

    Cora L.

    Located in SALT Kakaako, Morning Brew is a two story cafe/coffee shop. There is parking in SALT and they validated. With competition from places such as Alo Cafe and Arvo, Morning Brew can stand its own with a solid menu of drinks, food, and baked goods. Walking in through the door will take you straight to the counter to order. There is merch near the door, along with a variety of baked goods on display. The menu has a range of coffees, teas, and more. The food menu sweet and savory options such as sandwiches, pancakes, bagels, and more. Great menu if you are feeling like a meal or just a light snack. The people working were swift and kind. There is some seating on the first floor, and more tables and seating on the 2nd floor. It feels very open and spacious inside. It also feels equal parts modern and comfortable. We both got coffee. I got the Thai Latte, which was rich and flavorful. It was on the sweeter side, which was nice! Next time, I hope to try one of their baked goods.

    Ordered the brew breakfast, avocado toast, banana cream latte. Food was the best thing ever and the banana latte was perfectly sweet

    Ordered brew breakfast, avocado toast, banana cream latte. Food was amazing and latte was perfectly sweet! Coming back again

    Alice L.

    This was a nice cafe and coworking space, with plenty of seating downstairs and upstairs. It was a little bit loud, so not the best atmosphere for working for longer periods of time. I tried the classic acai bowl with wildflower honey - it was good!

    Lemon bar & peanut butter stack

    I really love this place! The vibe is cute, and the staff is always super friendly. I've been here multiple times, and it never disappoints. The coffee is consistently great, I usually alternate between the vanilla mac nut latte and the chai, & both are delicious. The food is filling and tasty. The bacon and egg bagel sandwich is a favorite, especially with the sundried tomato aioli, and the quesadilla was loaded and satisfying. A solid spot that I'll keep coming back to!

    Inside (from upstairs)
    Emily L.

    I went on a Monday at around 12 pm and it wasn't too busy, I was able to get a table to do some work on my laptop! I also grabbed a breakfast burrito, and I tried a large iced Cinnamon Honey latte with oat milk. The coffee was good as usual. I liked the breakfast burrito, but I think it was a bit bland and missing some salt, but luckily they have salt and pepper packets. I also noticed that the black beans and onions weren't cooked the best. I noticed the onions seemed almost raw. I think it would taste best if it was cooked a bit more down. But still a decent burrito. Overall I had a pretty good experience.

    Iced vanilla macnut latte

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