I'm so happy I stumbled upon this shop and found this coffee stand. Sol Cafe is located in Lonohana Estate Chocolate in Kakaako on Queen Street. The service is great! So friendly and helpful. The coffee is amazing! Great flavor. Perfect amount of coffee and sweetness. I'm definitely coming back. read more

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Initial visit, to Sol Cafè, inside the Lonohna Chocolate Factory. They've been open for at least a couple of years but Queen Street establishments are not the easiest to find parking for in a traffic dense part of Kaka'ako. Lonohana has a storefront for their chocolate factory - locally sourced from Lonohana Estate on the North Shore and from Hilo. To the immediate left of their entrance is Sol Cafè's espresso machine. I requested a small Dark Chocolate Mocha to go. I am not a huge fan of mochas, if only, as the chocolate tends to overwhelm the taste of the espresso. It was alright. Hours are 730a to 200p, Tuesdays thru Thursdays. Fridays close at 300p. Weekends are 900a till 300p. Street metered parking abounds in the area...I had to walk a bit, but not too much of an inconvenience. read more

Sol Café - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

The warm weather always calls for an Iced Coffee, but the Dark (house made) Chocolate Mocha must be enjoyed hot. Thank you Ramiro for the history lesson and conversation. The warm weather always calls for an Iced Coffee, but the Dark (house made) Chocolate Mocha must be enjoyed hot. Thank you Ramiro for the history lesson and conversation. read more

Sol Café - The warm weather always calls for an Iced Coffee, but the Dark (house made) Chocolate Mocha must be enjoyed hot. Very smooth & delicious - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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What a wonderful place! This is a little coffee shop inside the chocolate store. The coffee is crafted with heart by the very friendly owner Ramiro. Its delicious!There's cute seating and even puzzles and kids magnet tiles. My son and I had a lovely visit! read more

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Thank you, Ramiro for delicious mocha and for sharing your passion and knowledge of coffee and chocolate with us. We learned so much and walked away appreciating the art of both coffee and chocolate making. read more

Sol Café - Dark chocolate orange mocha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Came here randomly looking for coffee on the weekend. Adorable and charming and exactly what you think of when imagining a small homey cafe. Mismatched chairs, games, books. Small coffee cart with delicious espresso and they use real lonohana chocolate in their mochas. Had the dark chocolate one and it was perfect - not sickly sweet, just pure chocolate flavor and great coffee. The proprietor Ramiro was friendly and generous and right proud of his coffee. Best part is their small lot off of queen st before their entrance - handful of spots reserved for employees and customers. I would definitely come here for a great mocha, relaxed ambience - not a corporate experience with a bunch of different syrupy beverage options. read more

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Sol Café is a total hidden gem in Kaka'ako, and Ramiro--the owner--is genuinely the secret sauce behind the whole experience. This place isn't just good... it's category-defining. The coffee here? Easily the best I've had in my entire life. No exaggeration, no fluff. Just straight excellence. Ramiro runs this café with the kind of care, craft, and good energy you only get from people who seriously love what they do. Every cup tastes like it was brewed with intention. You can feel the pride in the product and the hospitality the second you walk in. If you're anywhere near Kaka'ako, Sol Café is a non-negotiable stop. Hands down a must-try. Once you taste their coffee, every other shop starts feeling like background noise. read more

Sol Café - Made In Hawai'i Delicious Chocolate! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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I had the loveliest time checking out Sol Cafe at the Lonohana Chocolate Estate factory in Kaka'ako. It is a one-man operation led by one of the owners of the company, and he is truly passionate about his work. I thought I was just coming for a mocha made with local chocolate, but I was pleasantly surprised to also receive a lesson on cacao, participate in tastings, and even got to try their cacao nib tea. Usually, cacao tea is made with the shells, but here they actually use the nibs, which adds a lovely deep, earthy flavor. Back to the mochas -- they truly are special because of the Hawaiian chocolate. However, they also don't skimp on the coffee quality. From meticulously sourced beans to careful consideration of chocolate complements, lonohana has done it all. They're also currently (December 2024) running a promotion for a free coffee if you bring in a puzzle for their puzzle library! They also sell caneles made by a local baker (but not in-house), and sell their products at the store. There are some tables you can sit and chat at, and self serve water, so it's quite comfortable. However, there isn't WiFi, and if you need to use the bathroom, you'll have to run across the street to Aloha Beer Factory (also a really cool place). You can also book a tour to actually visit the factory, which I did for next week! So excited to learn even more about cacao. read more

Sol Café - Cocoa Nib Tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Best mocha you will find in town! Cute small space where they sell Lonohana chocolate and also serve espresso drinks. Ramiro is super friendly and made a delicious jasmine tea mocha and I also love the cardamom mocha. Parking is behind the building or street parking. Can't wait to go back! read more

You haven't had a real mocha until you have one from Solcafe! Ramiro made the best mocha I have ever had and then treated me to an assortment of chocolate samples. The mocha was so rich and velvety in texture. The flavor profile of both the Ecuadorian espresso and Hawaiian chocolate brought such delight to me this morning. I highly recommend this place, bith for the espresso drinks and chocolate plus (big plus) the kind expert service of Ramiro! 5 stars and looking to coming back for more! I learned they also do chocolate factory tours! Thanks Ramiro! read more

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Tite. Hawaii chocolate for the mochas. South American style horchata mocha. Yes that does have a different taste than Mexican. Dark and light style mochas. No I haven't tried everything yet. Life goals, am I right? Try the connected chocolate shop too. I got a Matcha Crunch chocolate bar that I haven't tried yet because I am waiting for my taste buds to forget chocolate so I get a fresh taste of this stuff. Really nice ambiance too. I was not expecting it from the building it is in. The outside doesn't matter as much as the inside, am I right again? The owner of the coffee side will sit and chew the fat if he isn't busy but his service is great too. read more

This place has the best mochas on island! So so yummy and owner was super nice! Will def be returning

Little coffee cart inside chocolate shop. Excellent coffee. I had the dark chocolate mocha. It was delicious! Smooth, just slightly bitter, and a little sweet. Great customer service and ambiance. A very small parking lot next to the building. read more

Great coffee, eclectic vibe. Nestled inside Lonohana chocolate factory. Romero's coffee creations rival Melbourne, Australia! read more

Sol Café - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

The Sol Cafe is located in the Lonohana Estate Chocolate Factory - they use 100% Hawaiian-grown cacao from the North Shore and Hilo, and real chocolate made by Lonohana. their Mocha Bar menu changes periodically, offering the 'milk' and the 'dark side' - The coffee was strong, and the milk was steamed well; service was friendly, too! +located inside the Lonohana Estate Chocolate Factory +friendly service read more

Small, calm cafe, nice hidden gem good break from the busy streets. 8oz Horchata was superb! read more

Sol Café - Horchata Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

There "Sol"thing special going on here... Sol Café just at the edge of Kaka'ako and Downtown has some familiarity going on as soon as I walked in...located right across Aloha Beer with parking right besides the building what a convenient spot to relax and enjoy your sip. This cute little cafe is a great hangout for coffee looking to order at a counter only to find a mobile cart as soon as you walk in and mirroring what was going just across the street with Aloha Beer was Ruby Violet was done here and yes they were serving coffee from Ruby Violet was a delightful surprise offering the same with the exception of Ube and Beef add ons is replaced by Mocha! Yup "The Mocha Bar" Sol Café is part of Lonohana Estate Chocolate and is offering tours and tasting here with reservations. Majority of the space is dedicated to all things chocolates and are immediately asked if I'd like to try samples which how can you not resist gosh the flavors are so exceptional and it just spreads in your palate. Using chocolates from Lonohana Estate is a bougie I never expected and it was just a glorious smooth sip! Currently there are "Plain, Jasmine Tea and Salted Milk and regular Milk Chocolates" and you know I had to get try the Jasmine Tea Chocolate and what a gentle blend it was, having literally a Mocha here at Sol Café is a great way to start your day. Thank you! read more

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How have I never stopped in before??! Ramiro is amazing - super knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. I'm not a mocha fan...or at least I wasn't, until today! Canele was also delicious. Chocolate tasting and shopping was also a treat. Plan to be back. Often! read more

Sol Café - Jasmine Tea Mocha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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If you are on the hunt for great coffee and locally made chocolates, let this be at the top of your list. Kaka'ako has a number of coffee places, however, I wanted to see if it was indeed different. It is. I love my mocha and to hear a local chocolate factory making their way in the coffee realm really piqued my interest. The flavor of the chocolate their use is full of local flavor that's deep, complex, rich, and subtly sweet enough to balance the coffee. It was great talking to the owner about the history of the factory (and you can get tours). He really took the time to explain what each chocolate was, gave samples, and talked about his vision. Would definitely come back again. I hope they get to use more of their delicious chocolates in their mochas. read more

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The coffee was delicious. My husband and I enjoyed sipping our coffee. The ambience was chilled and met Remero who chatted with us and was very friendly. We will return for more delicious coffee. read more

Sol Café - I ordered the horchata coffee and my husband the americano with cream. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

This is the most delicious mocha I've ever had and Ramiro - the owner - is extremely knowledgeable about coffee and chocolate and really kind. The store is super cute and truly a hidden gem in Oahu. Highly recommend! read more

The coffee selection is out of this world good!!! If you're looking for really excellent coffee this is the cafe for you. Service excellent, chocolate is the best. A hidden treasure in Kaka'ako. The hours of operation is limited. I wish they also served a light breakfast with baked goods from A local bakery. But still, I would return here for the coffee. If this cafe were in my way to work, I would stop every chance I get. Also the cafe is quaint and quiet. There are tables and counter seating. Just know it is also a high end chocolate store - go check it out for yourself. You won't be disappointed. read more

Great coffee and ambiance! Free parking! Great place to study and work on your computer read more

Great service, fabulous coffee and chocolate. We found this cute place with a seating chill area. read more

Sol Café - Cardamom mocha. So beautiful and delicious! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

The shop hours are limited so I hadn't seen it because I'm usually at work when it's open. It caught my eye on a rare daytime walk. I ordered a salted caramel mocha because, when in Rome... I usually think of mocha as being too sweet. This was entirely different. Not too sweet at all, although you can add more chocolate or sugar if you choose. I chatted with the barista and learned they try out different coffee and chocolate blends, carefully pairing the right sets of beans. They have lots of flavors of chocolate. It's as local as it gets, with cacao beans from the North Shore. The mocha was excellent. It's extravagant in price, but under the circumstances it doesn't seem crazy and it's a nice treat. read more

Go see Ramiro at his cafe. Solcafe is the perfect place to get a cup of coffee. Coffee beans are local north shore and he can make you some nice mixed beverages using local fresh chocolate made in the factory right behind him. So excited to have Solcafe nearby!!! read more

Sol Café - Americano - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Happened to walk by this super cute chocolate and coffee shop after dropping my car off at Lex Brodie. Coffee and chocolate were yummy. Owner was super nice - definitely coming back to try the mocha! read more

Sol Café - Cute sitting area with great coffee and chocolate! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I loved the iced latte I had here. It was a delicious drink. Plus the barista was so nice and shared samples of some of the chocolates he had for the day. Will def go back :D read more

The best mochas! Real chocolate with great quality coffee and a perfect atmosphere. Ramiro was the nicest guy in the world, will be back soon. read more

Ramiro was the nicest guy and made some of the best coffee we've had on the island. He took the time to tell us about the business and chocolate factory and gave us delicious samples. He told us how he finds the right El Salvadorian coffee to pair with the different chocolates and you could definitely tell he did it right! We'll be back soon!! read more

Sol Café - Salted Milk Chocolate (left) and Horchata Latte (right) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

One-stop coffee & chocolate café - just what I needed for my Saturday morning stroll with my toddler! The oat milk latte to-go was rich and full flavored. Looking forward to getting the mocca latte (made with their in-store local chocolate) next time! Yum! read more

Follow the signs for coffee and chocolate; there you will find a cute and quaint little coffee shop! Ramiro is so knowledgeable about coffee and chocolate! Also excellent friendly service and skilled at brewing coffee. I appreciate how he features specialty coffee as well as Hawaii based coffee farms. One of the best coffee; I especially love the Americano and Mocha. Mocha with oat milk is so good because I can still taste the coffee where as most places it's overwhelmingly sweet. Plus, you can try delicious Hawaiian grown chocolate from Lonohana. read more

Sol Café - Mocha with oatmilk, featuring Hawaiian dark chocolate from Lonohana - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I am shocked to see the low number of reviews because this cafe just served me the best mocha I've ever had. I wouldn't say I'm a coffee or chocolate snob, but I am very picky and always need to know where and how the beans are grown, it makes all the difference in the taste. The coffee is the perfect combo of rich and smooth and the chocolate is so heavenly to say the least. I literally closed my eyes while drinking it just to savor every drop. I'm just bummed I hadn't found this place sooner, since I've been visiting Honolulu for the past 20 years. I will be getting a second cup before my flight back home tomorrow. Highly recommend to everyone to try this spot for incredible coffee and chocolate. read more

Okaaay, all my caffeine and chocolate aficionados! Ramiro Castro has just opened his new location for Solcafé, in partnership w/Lonohana Estate Chocolate. Ramiro personally selects & imports his beans, and creates the most ono tasting cuppa coffee w/ the precision of a café master! Seneca Klassen is the founder of Lonohana and a longtime regarded chocolate maker & cacao farmer. Together, they have joined forces to create a little gem of a storefront in Kakaako. 711 Queen St., W-Sat, 8 am - noon. They are planning to expand into organizing tours and presentations on coffee and chocolate in the near future. Stay tuned! read more

Sol Café - Mocha latte w/ a touch of oatmilk...so creamy and smooth! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

If you love GOOD coffee you need to visit this hidden gem. I almost want to keep it a secret but it's too good not to share ;) Ramiro is intentional in every item he sources - from the beans to the chocolate. There is love and much research that goes into every drink. I will always come back when visiting! Would recommend the lavender latte or honestly anything. :) read more

The mocha was AMAZING! Very knowledgeable about coffee and made very solid and lovely coffee. The chocolate is from Hawaiian cacao too which is such a bonus. Cute space and chill vibes too. read more