This place definitely lived up to the hype for us! The line was long but moved pretty fast. The…read moremenu is huge so there's going to be something for everyone. Don't sleep on the avocado toast! My friend and I really liked it. We also got the açaí bowl with passion fruit which was delicious but a tiny bit too sweet for us. They have seating out front and it's a super casual spot.

Our favorite coffee spot in Hawaii! We arrived at 7:30am and the line was already out the door…read more Thankfully the service was speedy. Here are our favorite recommendations: - Pandan Iced Latte: omg! This drink is da bomb. It was so good I came back the next day to order it. lol - Liliko'i Moana Bowl açaí is a must. We ordered a small and it was large enough to share. - Ube bagel with Ube cream cheese. Wow sooo good! Perfect with our coffee. - Hawaiian Honey Latte is perfect. Not too sweet but a perfect strong balance, I learned hawaiian honey is darker and more complex than regular honey so it's less one-note sweet and more layered. So good! It gets pretty crowded early on so I'd recommend arriving when they open or after 9 am. The ambiance is busy but there is plenty of available seating outside and around the edges near the balcony.

This was not even close to worth the wait. These kinds of places are never worth the hype- i have…read morelearned my lesson. Not super special at all, just absurdly busy for something as simple as coffee and pastries. Nothing blew my mind, everything was a 5, maybe 6/10 at BEST.

Food: lilikoi bistock (my new favorite), banana chocolate almond croissant…read more This is the first time we tried the lilikoi bostock and I really liked it - better than the croissant. It has that fruity lilikoi flavor and it's cake-like. I will definitely get this from now on. The worker noted it's a staff favorite. Service: we got there at around 8:55am on a Tuesday. The line wasn't too bad and took us about 20 minutes. Ambiance: there's not a lot of seating, but it's pretty quick so usually we're able to snag an outside table.

I'll definitely be back! The shop itself is charming and clean. I love how much seating is…read moreavailable in here. The bar seats is a great touch because it gives the feel of a bar at a coffee shop. All the workers were very helpful and patient when I was ordering. The croissanwich was REALLY good. The sandwich itself was filled with a thick piece of egg and a lot of meat. The salad and potatoes had little to no flavor which was a little disappointing but I enjoyed the sandwich so much that I didn't really mind.

Very convenient location with lots of parking. It's a cute spot to try! Upstairs seems a lot…read morequieter if you're looking for a place to study, while downstairs seemed like a good place to sit and talk. I got the kulolo matcha, which was definitely different. The flavor was nice! I do think I preferred the kulolo matcha from Pua Blooms because it had more crunch and texture, but for the price, this one was good too. Overall, a nice vibe and I liked that the space didn't feel super congested with people.

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.

I recently went here and got the iced Thai coffee. It was ok. I have yet to try other drinks. The…read moreemployees were nice and the sitting area is small and is mostly two-seater tables. This place is located in McCully Shopping center and while they do have parking up front, it's not much parking and it tends to get pretty busy here. Just keep in mind that if you pay with a card it is a minimum of $10. There was a couple of times where I didn't have cash and I just had to buy a snack or dessert to meet the minimum.

Brah, i was trying to be nice and buy some chips to break my $20 bill and give tip…read more Tell me why these Chinese hot Cheetos cost $5 you serious? Price your chips with the price stickers - like all the AliExpress toys in the cafe to lessen any confusion.

A cozy corner in the heart of Kaimuki :)…read more I happened to find this place when I was searching for cafes around the area, and it did not disappoint. Honey Matcha Latte is my current favorite: just the right balance of matcha, milk and honey :) The vibes are so nice. You'll be greeted by the green green plants (which are actually for sale!), and then grab a drink down the hall. I also like how they have a "Sip & Chill Zone" where no ipads or computer work are allowed, so you can just relax and talk story. This is my favorite spot because I can just do some people watching by the window as I sip my matcha latte. It's a nice place to detach from the hustle even just for a while.

I think for my own needs for that day this cafe didn't meet my needs. It was very crowded. The…read moreseats left weren't available. There was no AC only some fans blowing hot air around. All the seating was very close so it was distracting to hear sooo many conversations and different volume levels. I wish the space was more comfortable with cushioned or relaxing chairs/seating and more spacious. The decorations were beautiful and the plants in the front were so lovely.

Hello Again is a cute little spot in Chinatown that's perfect for a quick matcha pick-me-up,…read morewhether you need to get some work done or just relax after strolling the neighborhood. They have small tables and cubicle-style setups with charging ports, so it's easy to settle in, sip, and work if you want. I came mainly to unwind and try a few of their matcha drinks. The banana bread latte is one I personally like, and the haupia matcha has a nice coconut kick. The ube matcha latte was just okay--the matcha overpowered the ube and the flavor kind of drifted. Not sure if the powder was a bit heavy that day or if the water temperature played a role, but I wouldn't order that one again. There are still other flavors I haven't tried, plus milk alternatives like oat milk available. A fun touch is the cameras they place on the tables so you can snap photos of your drink, yourself, friends, or whatever. Just know they may post some of the pics on their social media from time to time--it's a cute way to bring the community together. Hours are short, so check their socials before heading over. Overall, I love the aesthetic of the café and the matcha is decent for a quick fix. I'd definitely come back.

Yes please! Enjoy the comfy cozy sitting area. Hello Again is tucked away downtown. Parking can…read morebe a challenge tho there are metered spaces just outside door and municipal parking lots not far away. The drinks are heavenly. I enjoyed a coconut matcha. Can't wait to return and repeat!

Love Hana Tea! One of my too boba spots and I'm so glad they're back in town! Whenever I go, it…read moreusually isn't busy so not much of a wait. Seating is available inside and they give you, I believe, a 30 minute parking validation if you park in the structure but there is ample metered street parking, if you're planning on staying there longer. The store is much more spacious, compared to the past locations. It's a good place to study or just hang out!

Taste super good and fresh not too overly sweet just perfect…read more Guy at the register was nice as well ! Thank you for the recommendation! :) will definitely come back! Perfect spot if your waiting for you car to get done at lex brodies lol

High quality coffees with beans from interesting and diverse roasters. We also tried their tea,…read morewhich was good. Great, large space with good seating during the day. The baked goods look good, but we didn't get to get any this time

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

Such a nice treat after laying at the beach for several hours. I got the tropical bowl and it was…read moredelicious! Very refreshing. The staff is very friendly and ready to help with your order. I love the vibes from this place, vibrant colors and very much sun-kissed energy. I see this business is marked as temp closed -- it is very much open lol.

Super late review -…read more I'm sad. I really wanted to love this place but I just couldn't. I don't want to be that person when this place has an overall rating of 4.5 but this is just my honest opinion. I got the blue dream and yes it was very ascetically pleasing, but it was just too icy. Before coming to this place i read a couple of reviews that also said the same thing and i didn't understand what that meant, but now I do. There are a lot of flavorless, just regular, small shards of ice in the bowl. On top of that, the moment I received my bowl, it was already borderline melted. So that got me thinking, how can it be melted and icy at the same time? The only explanation that I can think of is just ice additive/fillers. It's not pure cold acai or whatever is in the bowl you choose, but there's a mixture of ice in it too. Yes I understand, it's Waikiki, everything is more expensive, but the added topping prices on top of the already expensive bowl prices just don't make sense. You want a beautiful looking bowl with a lot of different toppings, yet some toppings can go up to 1 dollar PER topping. I don't know if I've just been spoiled by a couple places in SoCal, but at those places they have unlimited toppings and those bowls are the best that there is. I'm not bringing any bias from other locations, but this is just an honest review based on my experience today.