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    Pai Cafe

    4.7 (213 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Patrick H.

    Love!! Such a sweet little cafe serving up delicious coffee and açaí bowls. Don't miss a piece of their in-house banana bread for an extra treat. Service is friendly and on point. Unexpectedly charming ambiance inside that you might not expect for a "strip center" location. Highly recommended

    Ka'ipo R.

    First timer. Small but nice area to do work as they have outlets and WiFi. I had their espresso and matcha which was tasty, but a tad too sweet. Their chocolate chip salt cookie was pretty good. They welcomed all their patrons, for some reason not me(?) so first impression was okay. A lot of sweet options and drinks. Overall, it's a good place to get a variety of drinks. I'm always on the lookout for homey, decently quiet coffee shops. I'll probably come back to try a different drink.

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    David H.

    Always gotta stop by pai cafe if I'm in town. Parking is tough and it's a small lot with limited spots, but I promise yall, this place has the best açaí bowls on the island! It just hits different. Doesn't matter if it's sunny or raining outside. It's SO bomb. Also got an earl grey scone this time and hdjakbzhdueien I miss it all already. Go chance em!!

    Julie U.

    We were in the area and needed coffee and luckily came across Pai Cafe. Although the cafe is small, only about 4 or 5 tables, several were occupied and a couple people were working on laptops so they must have free Wifi. I also spotted a restroom. I ordered the Italian caramel macchiato, hot and it was delicious. I think it would also be good iced. My friend got an Earl Grey iced tea and we both bought scones. I don't remember what I got, but I ate every bit of it. There were lots of paintings on the walls which made it almost like a small gallery. I asked the woman working and she said the artists included the mother of the owner as well as other people they knew. It's a cute coffee shop I'll have to remember in case I want some place new to work from. There's also parking in front!

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    Garry Y.

    After meal dessert, we ordered an Acai Bowl, good size, neat and clean bowl. We ordered at the front the delivered the bowl in just a few minutes the service was excellent. The store has small tables to dine in and work while eating there. We'll be back to try other treats.

    Pitaya Bowl
    Lisa W.

    First time here and had the pitaya bowl. So delicious and the fruits are fresh. I'll need to try the scones another time.

    Honey Cinnamon Latte
    Devonte J.

    One of if not the best coffee shops on the island! The honey cinnamon latte is incredible and perfectly balanced every time. The staff are always super kind and attentive plus they make your coffee super fast! Very chill little shop with a good amount of seating and an absolute must try if you like flavorful lattes.

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    Tyler L.

    Fruit was exceptionally fresh. Açaí was perfect consistency and they don't hold back on the portion size. Not too frozen and not too runny. Got the traditions açaí bowl. Plenty of parking in the lot. When you're driving there just keep an eye out for the entrance turning in, it's a little hidden. Had to do a loop around to find it. Service was very good. Atmosphere is very laidback and clean. Highly recommend if you're touring Hawaii to check this place out! You won't regret it!

    Coconut milk iced latte

    We found this place by chance on our morning walk and I'm so happy we did! The staff are exceptionally friendly and seem to know everyone coming in. The service is very fast, but nothing feels rushed. My husband got a hot Italian caramel macchiato and I got an iced coconut milk latte - both were delicious! We enjoyed are drinks in the very cute seating area in the shop.

    Thuy N.

    The coffee is smooth, well balanced, and perfectly made. The smoothies are refreshing, vibrant, and not overly sweet. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, making it a perfect place to start your morning.

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    Kendra V.

    What a cute little cafe! The baristas were friendly and welcoming and the ambiance was calm. They have a great selection of scones, smoothies, coffee and tea drinks, and some acai bowls. We got the Mana Smoothie, a Soy Honey Cinnamon iced latte, and a Portuguese sausage scone. The smoothie was well balanced and tasty. The Scone had great flavor and a fantastic texture. The coffee was spectacular and best I've had in the Kapahulu area. I will absolutely be back.

    Acai Bowl

    Stopped by this shop this morning. It seemed that everyone else that came in was a regular which is a great sign. The service was great and the coffee and acai bowl were even better. I got the Hawaiian latte half sweet on recommendation from the barista and the lady behind me in line. The best latte Ive had on the island so far! There are lots of places to choose from in the area but I highly recommend you check them out!

    Evan K.

    Their Guava Pitaya smoothie has to be one of the best smoothies I've had even on the mainland! When we arrived to Oahu, we went to Ono and stumbled across Pai Cafe and it was so good. I got the Blueberry Acai and my girlfriend got the Guava Pitaya. Both were very good but the Guava Pitaya was so refreshing and delicious. I don't know what's so magical about this smoothie but we are still talking about it post-Oahu. Parking is a bit limited and there's a little bit of seating inside with chairs outside. I would recommend this cafe and don't get any other smoothie besides their Guava Pitaya.

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    Freshly baked scones everyday. Their matcha is also en pointe. Locally owned. Great service.

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    Great atmosphere! The scones were delicious! Lots of seating available. Owners were really nice!

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    Loved it! The gentleman that waited on me was very friendly and helpful! My smoothie was amazing!!!

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    2 years ago

    uh yes can confirm the scones are amazing!! tried the portuguese sausage & the tomato basil, but the portuguese sausage was my fave!

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    2 years ago

    Great coffee, service and hospitality. The Hawaiian latte was very good. I recommend this place.

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    Coffee was great, food was delicious, and staff was very friendly and helpful. Definitely coming back.

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    Maleko Coffee And Pastries

    Maleko Coffee And Pastries

    4.4(334 reviews)
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    Well, this may not be a fancy pastry shop, they have a solid assortment of pastries, and their…read moreMalasadas are some of the best I've ever had. I highly recommend stopping in and grabbing their coconut peanut butter or macadamia nut peanut butter. They also have several other variations, including chocolate. They also offer local honey. Their peanut butter is highly sought after back in the states. So if you're here grab a combo and give it a try, you just might find yourself ordering some online once you've given it a try.

    I stopped by here yesterday morning for a coffee and a malasada. While traveling I try to hit up a…read morenew local coffee shop every day and on this morning it happened to be Maleko Coffee and Pastries. This might be one of the only places in Waikiki open at 4 AM which is perfect if you've just arrived the night before from the East Coast. The inside of the shop feels homey. They have a display case full of pastries along with additional baked goods set out nearby. For my coffee on this morning I decided to go with a coconut latte and then ordered a blueberry malasada while my father went with a custard-filled one. At Maleko, the malasadas are pre-made but not filled until you order which I think is a smart move. I first tried my blueberry malasada and thought it was good. The dough was light and fluffy and the filling had a great flavor. As for my coffee, I have to agree with other reviews that the syrup made it overly sweet. I still drank it, but I definitely would have preferred something less sweet. The bottom line for me is that I would head back here again for the malasadas. As for the coffee, I would probably pass unless you prefer your drinks on the sweeter side.

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