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Neko Koneko

4.7 (206 reviews)
Closed • 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Faith S.

Such a cute little café tucked away in Liliha! I love the unique bottle concept and the thoughtful touch of providing ice and a cup so you can enjoy half now and save the rest for later. I stopped by on a weekday for a matcha pick-me-up before heading to work in town. I bought 3 bottles of the matcha and 1 cold brew matcha. As a matcha fanatic, the drinks weren't quite what I was hoping for. The regular matcha was a little sweeter and more watered down than my personal preference. The cold brew matcha had a strong coffee aroma and leaned more toward a vanilla coffee flavor rather than a matcha-forward taste. Between the two, I preferred the cold brew matcha. Even though the matcha wasn't my favorite, I love the concept and the cozy vibe of this café. I'll definitely be back to try their other drinks and food options, especially since it's conveniently within walking distance of the med spa I visit!

Lily H.

Worth a visit! We stopped by due to all the positive reviews. The cafe is super small with limited seating. The line takes a bit to work through but worth the wait - drinks are created fresh. Don't skip on the bottled drinks - the iced hojicha latte was delicious with a cup of ice. Staff is pleasant as well and clearly a love for cats in the cafe!

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Paul C.

Losing your cherry in front of your colleagues who you see 5x a week. Scandalous? That's exactly what happened. I've been wanting to try Neko Koneko (NK) for YEARS. It's not too far from my home and drive past here almost daily. Previous attempts failed as I was unable to secure parking. My day finally came earlier this week when a colleague sent a message in our office chat asking if anyone wanted anything from NK. Originally started in October 2021 in Mililani, NK relocated to Liliha, across of longtime Yagura Restaurant in September 2023. NK, which literally means "cat kitten", is known for their signature bottled drinks of lattes and cold brews, offers baked goods and limited food options. They also sell merch and offer online ordering. Prior to arriving, I asked my colleagues on their recommendation where their cold brews and lattes are notable. I had placed my order with the staff where she offered me samples. There was a line of about 4 people behind me in this cozy shop and felt bad for holding up the line but the staff once again offered me samples which I eventually accepted. Thank goodness I sampled my initial selection as I found the Hojicha latte cold brew muddled and lacked the roasted tea flavor I was hoping for. I ended up getting the matcha latte cold brew, ube latte cold brew and the strawberry milk, a personal favorite drink of mine when I lived in Japan many blue moons ago. While the staff was gathering my bottles, I noticed their baked goodies and couldn't pass on the marbled matcha loaf. My family really enjoyed the drinks and I devoured the sliced loaf. So moist with a distinct matcha favor that I enjoy. I really loved the ambiance here as it had cute decor with small plants and several tables for indoor dining. Had a handful of patrons sitting down while eating and sipping on their drinks. The customer service on my first visit was amazing. So attentive and customer service oriented. However. parking had been an issue for me as Liliha St is a busy one with some metered parking. Overall, an excellent first experience and clearly a fan of NK. I've noted to try their toasted coconut lattes cold brew that many of my colleagues rave over, as well as try other offerings, including baked goods, affogato, and kimchi fried rice.

Blueberry matcha, seating area
Emerald Zenelle P.

Absolutely love this shop! The atmosphere is very nice, just limited seating. The only con is that parking is limited (street parking). I always go for the blueberry matcha. It's tart but very well balanced. They let you sample the drinks, which is very helpful for indecisive people like myself lol.

Vivian N.

i love that all the drinks are in bottles and you can pour it into the ice cup to your liking. i got the lychee rose and oh my god. it was sooo delightful. it was the right coffee bean flavor, you can taste the lychee and the rose and it just worked so well. parking is a bit difficult since it is on the street. the coffee shop is a bit small but it's decorated sooo nice. the bathroom is also so cute, it's like an art gallery. i would come back the minute i come back to hawaii.

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Tasha K.

Neko Koneko offers chill, cozy cafe vibes with AMAZING drinks and super friendly service! We got the Blueberry Matcha and it was one of the most unique matcha drinks I've ever had! There was a perfect balance of blueberry flavor and tang that went well with the rich matcha. I would definitely come back to try their other aesthetic bottled drinks. Vibe: The inside of the cafe is quite small, but they have a cool outdoor seating area on the side on the store. I loved the decor on the inside and outside seating areas. Parking: There's free street parking in front of and around the store.

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Kyllie N.

Updating my review to add a few pictures! Neko Koneko continues to be one of my go-to spots whenever I want a drink to go. The location is super convenient, the staff is always friendly, and the service is consistently great. It can get busy at times, but their online ordering system makes the process quick and seamless. I've tried several of their drinks, and honestly, everything has been delicious. If you're looking for a reliable spot for a tasty drink, I highly recommend giving them a try. 10/10!

Hojicha and ube latte
Christina K.

Came in on a Friday morning and it wasn't too busy. The cafe feels like you're stepping into someone's home. It was my first time and the worker was so helpful in helping me choose a drink. I tried the shiro and caramel mac nut cold brew. Both were great and had just the right amount of sweetness. Cold brew wasn't too acidic. We also got the bottled drinks and they were too sweet for my liking, but liked how they had many flavors.

LeaDan Y.

My favorite vibe! First of all, please be warned, parking and seating is extremely limited and yet, I've made countless illegal turns on Liliha, trying to snag a parking spot. May not be worth the ticket but worth the wait for a stall. If you'd rather not have to worry about all that, you can also find them on Farmlinkhawaii.com You can support local farmers AND have their coffee delivered to your home. Sometimes I stock up for the week with their convenient on-the-go bottles. But when I came able to get a seat, I'll enjoy one of their beautifully crafted flavor bombs. Take your pick. You can't go wrong. They also have non-caffeinated drinks for the kiddos.

Toasted Coconut and Cold Brew Matcha Latte
Brigitte M.

So bomb! This was definitely my favorite coffee of the trip. Got the toasted coconut and the flavors were soooo good, and the coffee quality was amazing. Shop is super cute, and the barista even let us try a few before we bought our bottles to make sure we liked them. Will be back every trip.

Kevin J.

Glad i got to try neko koneko out! Its a really nice but tiny cafe. the decor is spot on and feels really nice to just sit there and relax. The drink that i got was the blueberry coldbrew. It hd a nice strong coffee flavor despite also getting the fruit flavor out really well. Looking forward to trying more drinks here!

Matcha
Maddy B.

This place is soooo cute!! This is little seating inside so it more of a grab and go but i enjoyed the drinks they had. I got a lychee coffee and a matcha. I tend to like less sweet drinks so personally the matcha was a bit sweet for me but otherwise super yummy!

Ube and Matcha Cold Brew
Sophie M.

Honestly so good! Got the cold brew versions but they were so good. Definitely more than one serving so you get your money's worth. They give you an ice cup too! Definitely will be back (:

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We love this place! We try to go whenever we're in Kalihi. Our favorite is the Ume iced tea. So good.

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I wish it opens until later so I can go more often!! Matcha and hojicha are both great!

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Art + Flea - One Shabby Chic made my favorite tote!!

Art + Flea

4.1(17 reviews)
2.1 mi•Ala Moana
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I just adore a crafty mind!…read more As a major crafter myself I love finding the creativity and boldness they all take to the next level is just inspiring. The amazing joy I find is that no two market is alike, as this December 2022 at Ward Village event was held in the former Pier 1 location next to Nordstrom Rack. I had a blast exploring @AdamJK uniqueness as each of us loved the realness we can relate to each item weather a time that says shhhh, I got a stress ball that says "Nothing Matters" and I'd really like the hat "I really don't know what I'm doing" for work lol!! His spirit was just so fun and bright :-) My other delight was One Shabby Chick @oneshabbychickhawaii and unknowingly my first tote from her was a collaboration with @makelemonadeproject a non profit to ease financial burdens and going though it myself instantly got me so of course I needed another tote! So many fun gifting ideas, Bas bookshop, jewelry ad even a random give away "fingers crossed" this pet friendly market has something for all. Follow Art + Flea @artandflea to keep updated on their events, crafty retail therapy is a real Art form! Thank you!

October 30, 2014 I took my family to the Art and Flea event…read more I caught the bus with my daughter and foster child. We met Darcie who parked her car in the Ward Warehouse parking lot. We walked across the street to the back portion behind Marukai. Admission was $3 for the adults. The two kids were free. There were food booths but we saved our hunger for Goma Tei in the Ward Center. I jumped on the bike that helped power the KTUH sound stage. I got a free bag from Kaleo newspaper. It had some cool goodies inside. At the Yelp booth, Raelyn played a trivia game. I won a Yelp thermos. Many vendors were set up in a two-story warehouse. We picked up some cool young women's clothes at a terrific discount. Andy Lee was making his art and kindly gave us a free sample. All in all a pretty good night for a family get-together or outing. Also, it seemed very pet friendly even though the theme was Tokyo. During some bedtime talk we agreed that this event was more art than flea, but the flea bargains were indeed great.

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4.1(1.4k reviews)
5.8 mi
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Duke's Marketplace - At night

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3.5(136 reviews)
3.6 mi•Waikiki
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This was an interesting little maze of stalls selling wooden tikis, this, jewelry, aloha shirts and…read moredresses, and whatever other Hawaiian souvenirs and tchatkis you might want. It's a bit of a cross between a flea market and a Chinatown. The prices will get lower and some vendors will wheel and deal if you walk away. I bought a carved coconut tiki mug that started out at $25--my hesitation brought the price down to $15. Dog bandanas went from $15 each this $10 each. You get the picture. If it's fun to look around and bargain, but be aware that we saw similar items at the ABC convenience stores (on every corner--like a circle k but much nicer) for, in some cases, a lower price. Still, is kind of fun to go

I've heard of Duke's marketplace before but this was my first time here. This place is pretty big…read more It has a food court area, grocery store and convenience store all in one. The Sanrio Hawaiian edition collectibles was what attracted me the most. But they are expensive. The prices are different ranges. They had a lot of workers running the cashiers and food. They also had some tables to eat at. There is an alley way next to this place and if you walk deeper in there is a more affordable flea market that has many tents. Some of them can be very direct since they are trying to hustle. I bought a few things like 3 croc charms for $5 and 4 Sanrio Hawaiian plushies for $20. They take cash or card but cash is easier. You can try to bargain as well.

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Ho’omau Hawai’i Market

Ho’omau Hawai’i Market

5.0(2 reviews)
3.7 mi•Waikiki

Love this market!…read more Supporting small local biz who show the love of Hawai'i and the culture in their own way showcasing an impressive collection of items is what makes this market so special. Like many other markets who seems to be trying to find a place Ho'omau Hawai'i Market has been shopping around and I think I do love this current location at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Coral Ballroom which was tricky to find if you're not paying attention like me as the ballroom sits on the 6th floor of the parking building so it's super convenient along with parking is validated at $10 flat rate which the staff was just so friendly to explain it all is nice. Happening over the following Black Friday weekend (Nov 26th & 27th), many are familiar and a few that is new to me browsing around in the cool air conditioning ballroom made the shopping experience nice. Weather it's picking up cute Turkish Towels and glassware from Kris Hawaii, Mamaki tea from Kihene, or my cravings at 'Ulu Chips and Hummus and many offered such great deal along with entertainment is such a calming vibe that has me shopping much more than I expected and the uniqueness is what makes this market so special. Thank you!

One of my takeaways from this past weekend's @hoomauhawaiimarket was how cool it was to see all the…read morekeiki mea. When I was having my keiki, none of this was available. So much pride to see today's makua swaddling their keiki in designs that lift our lāhui. Mahalo palena ole to all the kanaka designers, artists, merchants, and mākeke organizers who are bringing our history to life and raising kūpono. #hoomauhawaiimarket #mahinamade #lahaoledesigns #pauwilo #kanakastrong

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Forage Hawaii - Warehouse/kitchen unit 110

Forage Hawaii

4.6(19 reviews)
0.8 mi•Kalihi, Iwilei
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Happy I found and got the chance to try this food truck gem that seems to frequent the West side of…read moreOahu on a weekend where the Waianae Farmer's Market was taking place. I saw the pink food truck and saw they sold tacos so I decided to give their menu a look. They offer locally sourced meat, seafood and produce to create delicious tacos and Arepas, along with a refreshing Fresh Fruit Lilikoi Soda (I'll need to try this next time). I really love fish tacos, so I decided to give their blackened fish w/ pineapple salsa a try, along with the smoked meat with spicy chipotle sauce. The tacos were priced at $4/each or $10 for 3. The tacos here are a pretty good size for a quick early morning lunch bite. Each taco is filled with the perfect amount of garnishes (all their grilled tacos come with fresh Mexican crema!) so you can easily fit and fold for easy no-mess consumption. In terms of flavor, I really found both tacos to be very well seasoned, fresh, tasty, and very juicy. I'm not a big fan of sweet salsa's but the pineapple salsa with the blackened fish worked well together, although.. the smoked meat taco I think was my favorite of the day. Waianae can really do their smoked meat well out there and having it in a taco is just amazing! Highly recommend! If you ever get the chance to come out to the West side of the island, definitely try this food truck. They usually post where they'll be on their Facebook page (Waianae on Sat and Kapolei on Thurs) and I believe they also accept credit cards via square! Already looking forward to trying more of their menu items out my next venture to the west side! Keep up the great work and for supporting local!

Great quality, affordable, and the proprieter was super friendly and knowledgeable! Parking is…read morelimited

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Hello Again - Banana bread matcha latte

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4.4(95 reviews)
0.8 mi•Downtown

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!

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Hello Again - Inside the shop

Inside the shop

Hello Again - Haupia Matcha Latte (Oat Milk)

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