Came across this place while driving around town and when we checked their menu, their signature coffees sounded interesting so we decided to give them a try. We decided to get their Hawaiian latte and their velvet cream cold brew. Their Hawaiian latte was very nutty and light while their cold brew was very creamy with a stronger coffee taste. The cold brew was very similar to Starbucks cold brew but this place is better imo. I don't think there was anything too special about their espresso, however, I think the flavors of the coffees we got were very unique and they both tasted pretty good. I'd say their coffees were worth trying! Pastries also looked amazing, definitely have to try it next time we come back. Their service was also really great! The guy who took our order was very friendly and personable. I also loved that there's seating inside even tho it's minimal, it's still a good spot to chill & enjoy your coffee. read more

Pai Cafe - Velvet cream cold brew - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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The service and atmosphere were great. The cafe is a nice cozy spot with indoor and some outdoor seating. The owners are super friendly and helpful when deciding what to order. I got the seasonal strawberry matcha and their house chai latte and both were delicious with good flavor. I'd definitely go back again for another drink and to try their pastries! read more

I got the lavender honey matcha w/ soy milk and was sooo ono! Looking forward to giving my other half his chai latte :) the atmosphere was super nice, and was able to get my schoolwork done read more

Pai Cafe - Matcha, chai latte, crumbs of my banana bread - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Small coffee shop on way to Leonard's from Waikiki. Such a stellar find! They have the best Açaí bowl in all of Waikiki (my kids made a quest to have açaí bowls every day). The toppings are fresh fruits, nothing frozen. The açaí itself has the best consistency - not too watery. Their coffees are also very well balanced and tasty. The staff is friendly. Small place but very cute. Highly recommend. read more

Ok, ok, ok, I'm finally willing to share this place that's so dear to my heart. Located on vivacious Kapahulu blvd, a humble local gem. The owner was born and raised here and ran off to Seattle after high school. He unsurprisingly fell in love with coffee and generously shares this passion with us. Oh, and he fell in love with his beautiful wife, Sun, who is the mastermind in the kitchen baking all the fresh pastries and so much more! Talk about making sure you're getting your daily dose of Vitamin D. It's gloomy there and she's a ray of sunshine! Ok, I obviously love them, they are brimming with light. But let's talk about this morning delight for your tummy, too. So, their selection? On point. Their espresso was sourced from Temple and is a beautiful lateral step from single origin. I love the break from commodity and the deep dive we're taking into craft. Single origin is big right now, in my work, too, and so are relationships. It's quite tasty to come together and make something new. Did I mention Micah is a coffee geek? Let him geek out with you and ask him all about it. And pretty, pretty please try their chai. They make it from scratch and it has to be some of the best chai I've ever had. I encourage you to test this claim and if you don't agree then you can come at me. Most cafes use chai out of a box, usually made overseas. So now you know where to go for fresh chai, that good, good. Lastly, I'll highlight their amazing açaí bowls! Here again, most places buy store bought granola and a lot of places use the same boxed brand. But over in this kitchen, your health and enjoyment from the inside out is considered. Fresh is best! Come on over to Micah and Sun's home kitchen extension. In this brick and mortar you'll find a reflection of their kind hearts. It's a kindness that overflows into your drank and your being well fed. Start your day great at Pai Cafe. The more you stop here, you'll develop confidence in love. I'm telling you! Love will prevail. Together we'll be firm believers in this fact! read more

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It's been a year and a half since I've been home and then I drive down Kapahulu and... new building! Wait! Cafe! I quickly pulled into the closest parking spot. It's a cute little space. I think they could use their space a bit better, but I guess it works for now. Super clean which is nice. Their menu is definitely interesting! My sister got a Marsala Chai Latte, I got a Lavender Latte and we both had some Earl Grey Scones. Of course I had to taste my sister's drink to leave an accurate review! And it was fantastic. The spices were so bold and rich, they just danced along my tongue and lingered even after I'd swallowed a few sips. As for the Lavender Latte, I can't say that I'd ever tried one, but I love Lavender and I love coffee. Pai Cafe has found a way to balance the best essence of both flavors in such a harmony that you can taste both, but they almost become one flavor. It's absolutely delicious. My only cringe thing were those scones! I really wanted to like them! If you've had Earl Grey, you know a scone with that flavor would be amazing! But it tasted so plain to me and even my sister said it was just meh. The texture also was not giving "scone" either. It wasn't horrible, just not meeting that expectation of "Earl Grey Scone" for me. read more

Pai Cafe - Earl Grey scones, Marsala chai latte and Lavender Latte. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Nice cozy cafe with a variety of beverages. Ordered a rose matcha latte. Great flavor of rose mixed in. They have a QR code for parking. No restrooms available FYI. read more

Pai Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I am proud to say this is one of my top three coffee shops on Oahu. Not only are the drinks absolutely PHENOMENAL, but the owners are the sweetest people ever that make you feel so at home. It was so easy to strike up a conversation with micah, the man behind all of the delicious drinks, and his wife sun, who baked the most amazing pastries. My go-to's are always the Honey Rose Matcha Latte and any and all of their scones. I'm not usually a coffee person because I hate the aftertaste of it, but the few coffee drinks I've had were all incredible and easy to drink. It's a great place to do work from because of the abundant parking space, free wifi, outlets, tables and bathroom. read more

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Pai Cafe is great on so many levels. The Velvet Cream Brew, earl grey scone, and nearly everything else are awesome. The cream brew is much better than starbucks, nordstroms and other competitors. It never gets boring and it tastes super fresh. The owners are fully present for every customer and they greet and chat sincerely. Seating is limited to about 18 inside but there are table outside. read more

Pai Cafe - The owner looks like this. Great guy - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I LOVE this cute little cafe! The matcha latte was delicious, and didn't taste overly sweet, like many do. It was so yummy I got another one to bring for my friend! I also picked up 4 different scones, and I really appreciate their savory options, as I'm more of a savory gal when it comes to pastries. The sun-dried tomato with basil, Portuguese sausage, cheddar are all delicious. I gave my friend the earl gray with lemon icing, and she couldn't stop talking about it! Also, I didn't get to try their chocolate chip cookie, but it must be bomb because the couple in front of my ate one, and then went back and bought all the rest of them!! Service is very good! The sweet lady was so patient and welcoming, and explained all the different scone flavors when I asked. Her smile and kind attitude were genuine and makes me want to come back over and over again to support. The parking lot is small, but at least they have one. Kapahulu is a pretty busy street, so I imagine they get lots of both car and foot traffic. Overall, I'm really happy this cafe opened and I can't wait to try all their coffee drinks and the rest of their food options, too! read more

Pai Cafe - Cheddar scone - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Pai Cafe is a cute spot in Kapahulu. We ordered a regular and strawberry matcha. The matcha itself was very good, it also was not too strong while still having a good matcha flavor. The strawberry was my favorite as the strawberry was not too sweet and also still retained the matcha flavor. The workers were helpful and friendly. We did have to park a bit away, as the parking lot is small but you might get lucky when people go in and out. Overall, I am happy to have found a new go-to spot for matcha. read more

Pai Cafe - matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Lunch in Kapahulu, Honolulu, Hawaii... Free parking, air conditioning, clean environment, quiet atmosphere, delicious Açai Bowl and refreshing Matcha Latte were the perfect ingredients to a wonderful experience! I've driven past Pai Cafe on busy Kapahulu Avenue many times and finally got a chance to visit this cozy, pleasant cafe with friendly, efficient service! All of the tables were taken by people working on their laptops and writing in their notebooks. One guy stood up to leave, so I grabbed his place! Yay! I enjoyed my lightly sweetened Matcha Latte and slowly devoured my fresh Açai Bowl! It felt like a healthy lunch to keep me going through the Genki Ball Project nearby. The Latte and Bowl of fresh fruits (strawberries, blue berries, and banana) and granola on Açai sorbet didn't weigh me down as I threw Genki Balls into the Ala Wai Canal! I felt energized!!! read more

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After having lunch, we were walking back to the car. My wife saw Pai Cafe and went in to pick up a couple of scones and cookies. Last night, I had the chocolate chip with sea salt cookie. It had a burnt after taste. This morning, I got to try the blueberry scone. It was moist and had a mild blueberry taste. The service was good. Limited seating, a little dark in side. Enjoy read more

Pai Cafe - Street View - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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A must-visit. Coffee is smooth and bold, while the açaí bowls are fresh, flavorful, and packed with toppings like granola, fruit, and nut butter. Reasonable price as well for the quality, and the atmosphere is welcoming. It's the kind of place you'll want to return to regularly. A great choice for local eats! read more

It was my first time here, but it was delicious. The staff were friendly. I had Asai bowl($13.50) read more

Pai Cafe - I got Asai bowl. ($13.50) It was my first time here, but it was delicious. The staff were friendly. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Pai Cafe was our favorite cafe that we visited on our trip to Honolulu! Since we only had a 10 days there, we figured that we likely wouldn't make repeat visits anywhere we went, but we actually came here three times before we left. We found that their coffees were very well made, my wife ended up preferring hers slightly less sweet but the flavor of the drinks I had (Hawaiian Latte and a few others) was pretty spot on for my preferences. They also made my favorite acia bowl of the many I had in Hawaii. They didn't have the widest variety of bowl options compared to other places, but their classic acai bowl had the freshest flavor and best consistency even when compared to the extremely popular locations. The only thing I will warn about though - be careful about the parking! The small plaza of connected businesses have QR codes inside the buildings for customers to scan and enter their license plates for a duration of free parking. There are multiple signs posted in the store to remind people of this, and when we came the staff were also quite attentive to warning us of the precaution. read more

Pai Cafe recently opened up in the small strip mall ( don't know what it's called ) on the corner of Kapahulu Avenue and Winam Ave. Long a vacant lot @ on that corner. First visit, I ordered an espresso and a matcha latte for dine-in. Both excellent. Today, I got an Earl Grey Scone - great - and an espresso for takeaway. Parking lot (kinda tight for maneuvering ) has a few stalls for the establishments...there is security to remind anyone parking there but not patronizing one of the businesses. Another eatery located in the mall is Honu's Kalbi and Sushi; there is also a GNC. read more

Pai Cafe - Earl Grey Scone. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

We got one acai bowl and one pitaya bowl. I loved the acai bowl and was really full after. The fruits tasted really fresh and I loved the granola! My bf's pitaya bowl was more refreshing with the sweet tropical fruit. We both liked the acai bowl more. We also got a savoury Portuguese scone and I felt it was just okay! Service was nice. It was a bit difficult trying to find parking because the parking lot was full but we parked in a residential area and walked over. There are a couple tables in the cafe and there were some people working on their laptops. read more

Pai Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Kiddo and I out for a morning walk and wanted to check out Pai Cafe. Cute little cafe with indoor seating. We had to check out the scones given the reviews, so we ordered the popular Earl Grey as well as the Portuguese onion and blueberry ($3.95 each). Kiddo ordered a lavender latte, and I ordered the Velvet Cream cold brew. Appreciated that the batista heated up our scones for us. Each of them were crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside, and not dry. They were good additions while sipping our coffees. Kiddo enjoyed her latte. For the cold brew, perfect amount of sweetness once the cream is mixed with the coffee. We stayed for a while as it was a comfortable spot to enjoy the treats and do some work. Would definitely return. read more

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Couldn't decide between coffee or matcha this morning, so I opted for a dirty matcha. Mediocre in my eyes. Coffee flavor wasn't exactly there to paid well with the matcha, but the matcha didn't taste bad. While parking is available, the lot is a bit confusing to get into depending on what way you're coming from. Nice staff though! read more

Pai Cafe - Dirty Matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I know people have good reviews for this place. I wanted to come here before but parking is very discouraging. Very tight stall with limited amount available. I tried their rose matcha latte - I need to give them credit for the rose syrup, it does stand out. However, it was stand out to a point that overcome the matcha taste. I couldn't taste much matcha. And there is weird residuals all over the straw, not sure if is the rose syrup? I didn't finish the drink and throw it away. Service - not much. Not greeting from workers nor at least said, I will be right with you. Will not return. read more

There's a new acai bowl place on Kapahulu and I'm here for it. They blend soy milk in the acai so it tastes just a tad creamier and not as tart, and the honey over the fruits make this the perfect meal/snack. PARKING: There are only a handful of parking spaces in the lot so you know how that goes. If you want a space, best to bring a person to go in to grab your order. Whenever I go by myself I never find parking anywhere. read more

Pai Cafe - Acai bowl, w/no bananas - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I love swinging by Pai Cafe for a honey rose matcha latte and scone. It's a cute cage with indoor and couple outdoor tables and thankfully a parking lot, which is key on Kapahulu. Friendly service and laid back minimalist vibe. Dog friendly in my experience :) read more

Pai Cafe - Scone - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

What a gem! I stumbled on this place while grabbing some poke next door and their velvet cream cold brew is so delicious! It's smooth, creamy, with a touch of sweetness. I find when mixing with milk or creams, a lot of coffee flavor gets lost but this cold brew is perfectly balanced. No acidity and so easy to drink! I think $5 for a small size is pretty affordable considering I've had lattes for much more that tasted less than satisfactory. If you are not much of a coffee drinker, there is also some tea and smoothie options as well as açaí/pitaya bowls! read more

Pai Cafe - Velvet cream cold brew - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Let me start with the Matcha I had... the honey rose matcha literally tasted like a flower. I was so shocked at the intense rose flavoring I couldn't enjoy the drink. However, that is in the title of the drink so I can't fault them for a pedicure tasting matcha. Now... the other item we got which was the Honey Cinnamon Latte was DELICIOUS. You could taste the freshness or the beans they use and the perfect balance of expresso to sweetness. I would just skip anything that got to do with a rose next time! read more

Pai Cafe - Honey Rose Matcha & Cinnamon Honey Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Pai Cafe is a great place to do some work, as they have ample seating and tables, outlets if you need to charge your device, free wifi, and a bathroom. I had the Hawaiian latte, which is flavored with coconut and mac nut, and is very tasty! Changing the type of milk costed an extra $1 fyi read more

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What a beautiful little cafe! My little one and I stopped here for breakfast this week. We split an acai bowl. It was yummy with and loaded with gluten free granola made in house! They had a very nice looking list of teas and some beautiful scones and banana bread that weren't for me, but my partner would've been all over. The cafe is clean, quiet, and well located. They immediately cleaned a table that was vacated. Service was friendly toward both of us. I love when people are kind to kids. Pricing seems right on par with other places I've been. I'll be back to try some tea! Thanks! We'll be back! read more

Pai Cafe - Acai bowl without honey - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I don't drink coffee at all so seeing they had Yuzu Tea was really nice. Staff were beyond amazing and kind. The place is a cute coffee shop worth visiting whether you're a local or tourist. Thank you Pai Cafe for being so kind to my girlfriend and I during our trip. A kind gesture goes a long way and can say this place embodies kindness. read more

Gonna love it here... Pai Cafe is the newest tenant on Kapahulu in the Wong Leong Plaza which also home to Mango Mango, GNC and Honu's Kalihi and Sushi. This little cutie does keep in mind what the average person craves coming into a cafe...seating which a couple of them having outlets to conveniently charge your devices, a restroom all in a cool and comforting place. Offering all the usual coffee, espresso and matcha drinks they also have smoothies and açaí bowl besides some yummy baked goods like today there wasn't much left but earl grey and Sundried tomato pesto scones, and a single banana bread which they're able to warm it up for you is a great option. The owners here are just a delight as I went with the suggestion of Honey Rose Matcha which I really didn't like at the first sip it tasted like soap as it was so overpowering and it just wasn't for me and after checking on me I told them I didn't like it and being the type not to complain as it was my decision to buy it they insisted on giving me a regular Matcha Latte and knowing it's a small biz I really hate to do that really wanted to buy another. Humbleness like this is what makes the heart happy and a guilty as I felt guest after repeating guest you can feel the love they express in everything they do. Pai Cafe is a gem beyond their drinks and am so happy to have this local small biz near though they close relatively early at 3pm so come get your fix! Thank you! read more

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Pai Cafe truly impressed my former barista boyfriend and I (also a former barista). Not only is the coffee great but the scones are delicious too. Although this cafe has only been open for 4 weeks, they have a lot of Yelp reviews--I suspect the reason why is because it's hard not to rave about this place! [Parking] There are plenty of parking spaces in their free lot. That's right--FREE PARKING! It's a newly paved lot too, which is great. [Location] Pai Cafe is located in the shopping center with MangoMango, close to Ono's and Better Daze in Kapahulu. Aside from the intense sun, Kapahulu is a neighborhood anyone can appreciate. I love that Kapahulu has a new neighborly cafe to visit and support. There's a lot of seating inside and outside of the store. Not sure if they have WiFi but they seem to have a restroom for customers. [Customer Service] As soon as you enter the door, Micah welcomes you. He went from thanking the customers leaving to inviting my boyfriend and I in. Something about Micah is very warm and genuine. I was ready to support his business from first meet! He was personable and knowledgeable. I believe another reviewer mentioned that Micah works with his wife. His wife, who I didn't get the name of, was sweet and hard at work. She was baking in the back but came out front to thank my boyfriend and me. Some cafes can be quite intimidating, sometimes even snotty. Pai Cafe has Aloha Spirit and dang good coffee. [Food & Drink] Dude. Their coffee. Immaculate! Their scones? Best I've ever had! I ordered an iced lavender latte and my boyfriend ordered an iced honey cinnamon latte. Micah was kind to ask if regular dairy milk was okay. They offer non-dairy alternatives! My boyfriend and I want to try their cold brew and matcha next time! There were so many scones to choose from! The cookie was tempting too. We decided to order the Portuguese scone and the Earl Grey Lemon scone (bestseller). Micah offered to warm the scones but we intended to eat them at home. So sweet of him to ask though. The texture of the scone was perfect. I've only ever had dry scones, but I've been converted from scone-hater to scone-lover. I think each scone was only $3.25! Crazy low price for a high quality treat. Overall, Pai Cafe left quite a great impression on me. It reminded me of the beauty and importance of local businesses. I am eager to continue to support this business and invite all of Oahu to do the same. Try Pai! read more

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Cute little coffee shop serving delicious smooth coffee! Glad we stopped by after getting some Lenard's bakeries. Service was top notch as he was able to make my honey lavender iced latte which was sooo good! Check them out! read more

I think I just fell in love. Pai Cafe has some of THE BEST coffee I've had in town! They serve an assortment of pastries, like scones. Unfortunately, I was already full when I got there so I didn't get any, but opted for some drinks instead. They have a lot of different drinks I've never seen before and the owner was nice enough to answer each and every one of my bajillion questions. Here's what I ended up getting: - Hawaiian Latte (L) ($6): Coffee with Coconut and Macnut Syrup--two things I've had separately but never together in one drink. In a pleasant way, I tasted a hint of peanut butter even though there wasn't any in it. A fantastic pick and I would totally get this again. - Honey Rose Matcha (L) ($6): This is their most popular drink, and I got lucky by scoring the very last one of the day! It lives up to the hype because goddamn, this was delicious. In this case, the matcha actually ended up complimenting the floral scent of the rose syrup. A truly unique drink. The one thing I really appreciate about Pai is that they know how to make their drinks smell AND taste delicious. My one critique is that their drinks are on the sweeter side so maybe next time, I'll ask if they can make any adjustments. Otherwise, so so so amazing and I'll be back to try the rest of their menu. read more

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This place is definitely a gem in the newly opened strip mall on Kapahulu. Parking is easy, however, at peak times their lot does get full now that al of the shops are now opened. Coffee - had a regular latte, then we came back a few days later to try their Hawaiian one with coconut/honey. Both were excellent coffees. Had their velvet dream which is similar to SB's coldfoam, but better. Pro Tip: forgo using the straw and just drink out of the cup so that the mouthfeel/texture otherwise the coffee is a little strong. Regular iced matcha was tasty, will need to try their honey rose matcha that everyone raves about. Star of the show was their chocolate cookies. It was large and at a great price. So tasty, slight chewy, chocolatey that's complimented perfectly by the sprinkling of the salt. It was so good that mother went to buy two more a few days later. Service was excellent since they brought everything to your table. There were very friendly and explained the items well. The vibe was very chill, they had a clean bathroom, and it was just a pleasant time. Everyone who came and left were so happy. Will come again. read more

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Good study spot, free wifi, delicious scones, and bathroom. Went on the weekend around noon and can be a little noisy/busy. But definitely recommend! read more

I had a great experience here at Pai! It's a small location with a few tables, but it has a nice coffee shop feel. I ordered an açaí bowl and lavender honey matcha latte. Both were very tasty! This was my first ever açaí bowl, so I was a little nervous about trying it but the was cashier was friendly and reassured me that this was a popular menu item. Nothing disappointed! The açaí bowl was very refreshing with fresh ingredients. I definitely recommend Pai as a breakfast stop! read more

Pai Cafe - Açaí bowl - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Nice ambience. Good amount of seating to work out scroll thru your phone. Delicious coffee and pastries. Only thing... no sugar flavor options. Free parking lot right in front. Gotta login with a QR code. read more

Pai Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Our service was fantastic. The Owner was wonderful. Coffee was great! We got both iced and hot options and both were delicious!

I feel so lucky to have stumbled upon this fabulous new cafe! It is my new favorite in all of Honolulu. A very elegant coffee shop located in a mini-mall on Kapahulu with ample free parking in the lot out front. I got terrific service from Micah, the barista, who told me that the vanilla cream cold brew resembled my go-to at Starbucks (vanilla sweet cream cold brew) - only their cream is homemade. Well, naturally, it far exceeded the quality of the green giant in taste and creaminess. I loved it! It was absolutely delicious. I also saw a variety of mouthwatering baked goods and couldn't resist. I bought the one Micah recommended as the bestseller: the Earl Grey scone. It was fantastic - not too sweet and with a thin icing of tart tangy lemon. Delightful! All baked goods are made in house! I am going to make this a regular stop on my Kapiolani Park/ Kaimana Beach / Monsarrat circuit. read more

Pai Cafe - Micah, outstanding barista at Pai Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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It's very cute & quaint. The guy baristas were nice. And the Iced Housemade Chai was amazing...you can taste the spices with the tea. read more

Pai Cafe - Housemade Chai - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Absolutely love this coffee shop! They make fresh scones every day, and they bake them from scratch each day, and they are amazing! Their coffee is fantastic as well. The best part about this shop is the people who own and work there...they are always excited to talk to you and will remember who you are. The small shop is great if you don't want to be in a bigger shop crowded with a million people just on their laptops, it's so much more homey. read more