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Neko Koneko

4.8 (180 reviews)
Closed 8:30 am - 6:00 pm

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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.

Kristi T.

I've spent a lot of money here lol. I even ordered a bunch of jugs for a party I threw. No regrets. It was a hit! No matter the person, anyone can find a drink they like from Neko Koneko. That's just the type of place it is. Less sweet drinks, very sweet drinks, caffeinated, non-caffeinated, teas, coffees..! You got it! And they have some food too--haven't tried it all but I've definitely liked what I've had. I need to try the pastry/sweet items though. If it's nice weather it's fun to sit on their little patio outdoor area, but the inside is such a vibe. I would totally do work here. Just a bummer that it's so popular, there's always someone sitting down! Shucks. One day. But happy to see them so busy. This is the exact type of cafe I love!!

Bottled Drinks
Jessa V.

Cute little shop located across from the original L&L Drive Inn and around the corner of Liliha Bakery. They have a website that makes it easy for pick up. I ended up getting the bottled matcha latte and honey cinnamon latte. Per their website, one bottled drink has 2 servings so the 2 I bought (pictured) lasted me throughout the week. Pick up was smooth and they even asked if I needed cups of ice for no extra charge. Planning to come here again to stock up on weekly matcha!!

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!

Tracy D.

Top 5 favorite matcha/ coffee spots on the island. So addicting. If the parking situation was better, I'd be here every week! Toasted coconut, Hojicha latte & their matcha- omg so good! It's a cute & small shop with a bright & welcoming vibe. Come here! Totally RECOMMEND! .

Sadness, so they no longer sell their black sesame drink (kurogoma) which was my favorite.
Kristie Y.

So recently, Hōʻiliʻili Market & Deli on South Beretania St (next to Mini Garden) also sells a good selection of Neko Koneko drinks. I was pleasantly surprised as Neko Koneko is farther to get to for me. Sadness, they no longer sell my favorite black sesame (kurogoma) drink.... they still have a lot of good drinks, but my fave is long gone.

Matcha latte
Tina M.

Cute Japanese coffee and tea shop in Liliha! I pass this place often and always wanted to try it while heading to work. I finally got a chance to check it out. Note there is only street parking. It is a small quaint cafe that features matcha drinks, cold brews, lemonades, and light pasties. The decor is super cute it reminds me of being in Japan. There is a large screen that features a Japanese DJ and the music is eclectic and vibey! The staff are also super friendly and you can earn points for your purchases. They sell pre bottled teas and coffees or you can have a drink k made for you how you like it in-store. They also have an in-store special drink menu. I ordered 2 matcha lattes lightly sweetened and a matcha loaf. The matcha was delicious! You can tell the matcha is of great quality! The matcha loaf was also delicious! It was quite large too. It had a nice matcha flavor. Can't wait to come back and try other drinks!

Kayla M.

I was looking for coffee or tea after running an errand in town. Neko Koneko came up on Yelp with great reviews and was close to where I was in the Liliha area so I decided to head over. But uh-oh!! Just a heads up because this cute little cafe is street parking only. I got super lucky and scored the stall right in front of the shop (there's 3 stalls) but not sure what I'd do next time if there was no street parking close by? Anyway, once I got in there were menus right by the door which was convenient & they were quite extensive with a in-store & bottled menu! I spent a few minutes looking at it because everything sounded SO delicious. After about 5-7 mins of deliberation I decided on 3 drinks -- 2 of which I'd take home & drink in the coming days.... I literally wanted everything on that menu though! I ordered the Yuzu Sparkling Matcha to drink, and the Hojicha Latte and Kinako to take home in bottles. Yuzu sparkling matcha was very refreshing over ice and hit the spot if you're a yuzu lover like me. I also loved the richness of the hojicha latte too. I'd definitely order that one again because I also love hojicha. One more thing is...The bottled menu seems expensive, but for $9-11 per bottle you can actually get 2 normal sized drinks poured over ice at home which isn't so bad when you think of it that way? If I can score parking next time I'll try the Denki Kuro and Strawberry Matcha Latte! If I cannot find parking on Liliha, then unfortunately I'll have to pass (which is my primary reason for only 4 stars). But perhaps my tip would be to get there earlier on a Sunday because that's when I went & didn't experience any problems with parking or a long line!

Kylie S.

Haven't been here in a few years, but it was just as good as I remember it! Super cute cafe and super friendly service. Drinks are also all nondairy which is such a relief for those who can't handle the lactose... they let you sample things if you like but everything I've tried is good! Only difficult thing is finding parking which is sparse and only metered on the street.

Bebe P.

If you like oat milk with your drinks, this place is for you. I believe all of their drink is oat milk based, but very subtle. Staff were friendly and let me try a bunch of their coffee. Their ube coffee was very good, and the strawberry milk was like pocky in a drink. I ended up with strawberry matcha but theirs are more like strawberry milk matcha. The inside is cozy and very cute.

Dan A.

I've heard of Neko Koneko from their farmer's market days. I never visited them at the markets; but I have tried their Strawberry Ichigo Milk, Matcha Latte, Chairo Cold Brew, amongst others. Now that they have a brick-n-mortar...sorta, as I recall when their fairly new space was a barber shop - possibly repurposed home - run by an elderly Korean woman. I recall getting a haircut and getting a bit uncomfortable...i got a neck massage with an electric handheld metal massage, from the 1980's. I would have been fine with just a hot towel. Parking...street metered parking...so it is difficult. Closed on Fridays they are open on the other days from 830a till 600p. Liliha Street is replete with Asian churches/temples...if you are a worshipper...your parking prayers may yet be answered. I am an agnostic but lately...I have been praying at the matcha altar. On my initial visit, I requested a Yuzu Matcha Soda...as good as any that I've had on the Isle - and there are a few excellent establishments that serve quality matcha beverages. I tried to order a savory pastry but was told it was a separate purchase and had to be paid via cash/Venmo...guess I have to carry some greenbacks on my next visitation. Waited for my drink at their outdoor patio...employee kindly showed me where it was. There is a side service door where they bring out your order...and collect the playing card given, instead of a numbered placard. I had the Queen of Black Cats ( jk, not sure what kinda card but it had a cat on it ). Picked up two milks before leaving; Ube Latte Milk and Melon Milk. Both...great. I have two new favorite drinks. I'll give the slight edge to the Ube Latte...Neko CoKoneko. They use oatmilk. Not a huge fan as I prefer almond or pistachio milk, but it is fine. I get the matcha craze...I am Japanese and have long been a convert. A bit skeptical of the ube craze but I've gradually become converted...to an ubeliever. I will preach the goodness of ube. The employees provided excellent service. Interior is small but nicely air-conditioned.

Raymond B.

My gf said this had to be the best drinks she had on the island. Small shop but plenty of flavor. The one drink that specifically stood out to her was the blueberry latte - she said that was the BEST blueberry latte she's ever had before. I had the matcha and it was a hit! Will definitely come back to try more drinks!!

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I came in at 1pm and they were out of matcha even though closing is at 4pm. The barista also told…read moreme she was low on beans and didn't know how much more espresso she could pull... Very disappointed considering this is my first time. The barista ended up being able to make an Americano and latte for me, however the latte was very milk forward not a good ratio of milk and espresso, must be because the was low on beans but okay. The ambiance here is great though! A very picturesque place! There are also cameras on two tables available and they tend to post it on their instagram which I find so cute! There are also books available if you want to read. Overall, very interactive spot and would've been a better experience if more drink options were available today. I'll come again next time to redo my review and give it another try.

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