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I really don't know how this one is supposed to fancier but they always get the orders wrong. And it takes forever. The cashier asked me if I wanted my coffees sweetened I said no. She asked if I wanted sriracha for my egg bites I said yes. Please tell me why neither was done. I got overly sweet iced coffee(gross) and egg bites without sriracha. I didn't realize til I got in the car and drove off. And it was NOT the cashiers fault because it clearly says on my receipt sriracha. And I saw her make a modification when I said NOT sweetened. She was sweet and personable. She should work at a better location and get a raise. read more

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8 years ago

What a nice new Starbucks. Friendly staff and quick service. Plenty of parking and all their menu options are available unlike some of the older Starbucks who always seem to be out of something.. read more

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YES THANK THE GOD! I live on the outskirts of down town and even though there's like fifty places to grab a coffee downtown none offer convenient parking and it is beyond busy! It's just overall inconvenient for me. So when I found out they opened up a new Starbucks Reserve location at the Nuuanu Shopping Plaza I started to cry.....well internally-it was an inner cry of happiness lol. I was so excited and planned on getting my morning coffee there the next day. Now, here I am and this place is pretty big. It's definitely not as nice as the Waikiki Reserve location, but it's still a great space with a lot of seating and A LOT OF PARKING! Super stoked that this location opened up read more

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Yay! New location closer to home for me! This Starbucks is located next to the Walgreens and Supercuts at the Nuuanu Shopping Plaza. It is pretty spacious on the inside with the usual items available for purchase on the wall displays and little shelf near the order line. This location also participates in the mobile ordering so yay! Even more convenient for me. And the nice thing too is there's tons of parking at this location! I can park, grab my coffee, then go and hop back on the freeway to get to work. It seems though that because they're still new, it can be a little slow. I went on a Saturday morning around 7:00am and there was a line! This will definitely be my new go-to location though. So glad this location opened! read more

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Ah! A Starbucks in Nu'uanu! Yay!! It's huge!! And pretty quick! And the people seem sooooooo nice. The coffee was hot and the bantam bagels were toasty and squishy inside just the way they should be. Oh this might be a dangerous (for me). I can hear the money draining from my bank account already. read more

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Very, very excited to have another Starbucks in the Liliha-Kalihi area! Welcome! Location: Awesome to have it located near the freeway--it makes for an easy on- and off- stop. Central for many commuters going or coming from work as well. Parking: Fairly easy to find parking--nice to have free parking nearby. Capacity: Unlike most Starbucks locations, this one boasts room. Round, square, high-tops...there's something for everyone looking for a place to study, hang out or hold a meeting. Ambience: Large picture windows and beautiful wall art lends to a relaxing and open experience. Restrooms: Hooray for men & women restrooms! read more

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4 years ago

Twenty minutes after placing my order, only half of it was completed. After watching 20+ orders go out to people that came after me, I knew something was amiss. I asked the employee where was my Iced Royal English Breakfast Tea Latte and surely enough the drink wasn't made. The workers proceeded to rush out my order and clearly made it improperly. The color of the beverage was translucent like watered down milk, so I took one sip of my breakfast tea and it was literally watered down milk tea. Asked for a refund immediately after that awful taste. Instead of pushing out multiple orders out of sequence, someone should've acknowledged that my order was missing a drink before processing drinks for others. I totally believe the other negative reviews for this location and I'm definitely not returning. $7 for watered down milk and 20 minutes of time wasted is unacceptable. read more

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First time at this Starbucks and I thought the experience was great! I ordered on the app while in my car and popped in 5 minutes later to grab it. The store is modern, clean and exactly what you'd expect from everyone's favorite third place. My blonde roast kept me warm all morning and my protein box was the perfect lunch during a long day. If you don't have the Starbucks app, you should definitely download it and order your drinks through it. You collect stars for free drinks which makes ordering that much more fun. So fast and convenient, especially during the busy morning coffee rush. read more

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Kacie K.

3 years ago

Service was awesome, but if you are here to work or study there are no outlets. The food was good.

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Nina A.

7 years ago

Not quite sure why this Starbucks has such low reviews. Although Starbucks all share the same beans, people that have tried different Starbucks locations know that each Starbucks has a slightly different taste cause the baristas. This is one of the better Starbucks that I've been to (such yummy strong coffee yum!) and has become one of my favorites since it's relatively close to where I live, and there's always parking. I usually order my drinks on the Starbucks app before hand, so I usually don't interact with the staff nor do I have a problem with waiting for my order, but the handful of times I have ordered in store, the staff were all friendly and they kept the line moving. Finding a table can be a bit of a challenge depending on what time you go, but parking is never really a problem read more

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Stopped by here to pickup a coffee, it's continently located next to a Walgreens and shares a parking lot. But this location is very busy so parking is very tight. And even thou the bathroom is code locked, it's not very clean and has toilet paper and paper towels all over the floors when I came in. The service and staff are very friendly though. read more

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Shrokia S.

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7 years ago

I work nearby and am so grateful there is a Starbucks so close. This used to be a RadioShack apparently? Anyways, this place is BUSY, all the time for the most part. The best way (at least for morning and lunch times) is to order on the Starbucks app. Otherwise be prepared to wait up to 20 minutes for your order, that's how crazy it gets here. I think the staff are all really nice and friendly, haven't had a bad experience. They seem to have a system down too. One on food, one on register, few people on drinks etc. One complaint is the app. One morning I was planning on ordering my breakfast and pick it up on the way to work BUT their app system was turned off because something broke...ugh I was upset but luckily it was magically not that busy and I walked in and got my food ASAP. Another gripe is prices...jeeze $5 for a tall latte now? Seriously? What a rip. I only patronize this SB since its the ONLY coffee place within walking distance...I wish a cute local coffee joint would open nearby since SB is just a giant corporation. I'll keep my fingers crossed. read more

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Madison D.

3 years ago

Pastries you order warmed up always be cold. Only really go here when I'm running late

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B A G U L.

9 years ago

I live down the road and have tried on 4 occasions to get nitro cold brew at morning and evening hours only to be told it's either out or broken. On Thursday 09/14 about 1pm, thinking I would try again I got the best excuse from the female cashier... "um it's kinda not working"... what is kinda not working? Once again no nitro, does it even exist or marketing ploy? The pastry case in this Starbucks is always unorganized and not at all stocked (pictured below), the Barista and cashiers are horribly slow and have terrible customer service never even attempting a smile. When this location first opened they had a male who was so good he must have been sent from corporate to open the location, his level of knowledge and service was not realistic for the common worker. He has since gone and the new store is left to rot in its abysmal state. Sad the Nuuanu store is the worst Starbucks on the island.... please just change the staff I beg you for the love of god, get management who gives a damn. read more

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Chris Z.

7 years ago

Honestly this might be the most inefficient Starbucks. Friendly staff but very slow. Done multiple mobile orders and this is the only one that never has the order ready (usually only a black coffee). Wish i could say it was because they are busier than most starbucks but that is not the case. Waiting 20 minutes in a store after placing a mobile order is a little long. read more

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Camille O.

3 years ago

They are a busy crew and they work hard ...thank you! No matter what people say , you guys are the best . My drinks are perfectly made . Me ke aloha pumehana read more

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This place is noisy but all Starbucks are, I guess. I was a bit annoyed that they wouldn't take my 100 this am...first they said they couldn't because they didnt have change. Which is odd at 7am but then upon further questioning it was explained it is a policy and they drop 20s into a lockbox and run out of change quickly. I suggested they post a sign because in a cash business I'd expect to pay, or maybe they want to be cashless? Anyway the other thing which I wrote about in last review was how people will get all territorial in some Starbucks. A gentleman said I was sitting where he intended to have a meeting for 5, let me say that 3 tables were empty in a row but he needed MY table and suggested I move to the other side where there were 2 tables. Then he proceeds to pull my table together to middle but DOESNT take the other, 3rd table on the other end. So here I sit without a table (I said he could have the table but I wanted to sit where I already sat) and there's an empty table on the other side. I guess this review is getting 3 grumpy stars...because I think it's a Starbucks, not an office, even though, yes, even I use it for casual meetings as well as a coffee break but I walk in without the expectation that it is MY office. It gets decent 3 stars because it is a convenient location and you get what you expect? read more

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I'll start by saying that this review is going to be short, sweet, and to the point. This starbucks gets five stars for being one of the few places that serves nitro cold brew. Parking is pretty terrible at times. Lines can get long. It's also out of the way for me but I come solely for the nitro. FIVE STARS FOR HAVING THE NITRO. Real MVPs. read more

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I am NOT impressed with this Starbucks. Apart from one bearded friendly barista, the service is terrible. Each time I come in, I bring my own cup. The first few times I saw them making it in a plastic cup and then pouring it into my drink, I let it go. It was still pretty new and I didn't want to be "that customer". The next few times, I was just more direct and asked them to please make it in the reusable cup, as my goal was to not use a plastic single use cup. They were very nice about it and STILL PERSISTED in making it in a plastic cup. The last two times I went in, they forgot to add my cup to the line up so I had to ask for them to make it, after 10 minutes. I was met with a withering stare. I'm all for efficiency but just tell the customer if the request they made is not possible. In addition, thus is a super busy location. It's not unusual to wait 15 min for your drink in the morning. For a $4 coffee, I'm going to be picky. Starbucks, step up your game! read more

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This location is special because it actually has plenty of seating!!! That is a must because I work on road and often need a work space to drink my coffee with. This location also has nitro cold brew. The service was slow initially and it looked understaffed, but as soon as they realized another register opened. I really am happy to find a location with plenty room to spread out and work! read more

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MaryAnn O.

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3 years ago

Nuuanu Star Bucks sucks at making Pumpkin Cold Brew, it taste like regular Cold Brew.

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YOUR FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD SB I'm updating my review, from 2 stars to 4 stars because they've really stepped it up and worked out all the kinks. Props to the manager for turning it around. The lines aren't as crazy as before, milk canisters are almost always filled, store is clean, and just the speed of the baristas have picked up. I noticed that sometimes baristas from the busier downtown locations are on staff there. Everyone is friendly, especially Micah- star employee! Is always remembers my name and my order! Great job! read more

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Nicole F.

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5 years ago

Besides during the holiday season, this is my go to place. During the holidays it's too long of a wait and seemingly unorganized. But they always get my order right. Off season ..I love it here! read more

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Anastacia W.

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8 years ago

Very Disappointed in this Starbucks! I'm a longtime member of Starbucks, I have quite a bit of family and friends that also work with Starbucks, so I have a really good idea of what their coffee and service is suppose to be like. I usually got to KAMEHAMEHA SHOPPING CENTER STARBUCKS (they are the best and I will be returning there after such horrible experiences at Nuuanu). I just recently moved to a new place on Nuuanu, so naturally I started going to the Nuuanu Starbucks location. I've gone 3 different times since I've moved in and my husband about 3/4 times as well. The lines are always ridiculous - they have so many workers in that store sometimes or like no workers at all. And it seems half the time the workers are to busy chatting it up joking with each other to service their customers the way they should. For example with 5 people working one person will be doing drinks and sometimes even hop over to register while other workers are aimlessly floating around the store. Now I've gone here 3 times and my husband about the same and EVERY SINGLE TIME they get at least one drink wrong if not all of them, it's like the people At this Starbucks don't have any passions or joy in what they are doing. Maybe try slowing down, not socializing and doing your job , Doesn't take much to pick up a cup and read what's written on it so you make the drink properly, jeez thank goodness I'm not someone with major allergies. I could go on for a while with this Starbucks on how So many things are disappointing here , a waste of More than $50 of my money. Will not be returning here! If I could I would rate it a negative star read more

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Karen S.

6 years ago

First time in a long while visiting this store. Lots of floor markings and directional arrows, so look down as soon as you enter the door. Or, better yet, always stay left. Nice big circles with 6' distancing. Now to the happy hour BOGO. This was my first time trying the Golden Ginger Cold Drink. Yum! Possibly a new fave. They use coconut milk, pineapple ginger syrup and a hint of turmeric. Very refreshing! read more

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Juana F.

6 years ago

Why does this location have such a low score? Every drink I have ever ordered here has bern amazing and made to my special dietary requests. As far as customer service, 99% of the workers are very bubbly, friendly, and upbeat. Even when they are slammed they are still smiling! read more

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Jim K.

8 years ago

I have given this Star Buck's location several months and have found the following: Little to no change in how rapidly they get drinks out while using the mobile app, I have to wait in line with everyone else waiting to for their drinks and at times had to wait over 20 minutes even though the app said it had been ready for 10 minutes. Staff still need to smile more and be more courteous to their customers. While this has improved a lot, they have a long way to go to match comparable Star Bucks. Parking isn't too bad most of the time given the numerous businesses located in the shopping center, it can be tight in the mornings. I just love this location and hope upon hope they will improve and become as effecient as other Star Bucks on the island. read more

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L K.

5 years ago

This location is pretty awesome! I've been away from Hawaii for over 20 years, and I thought my friends was joking when they said there was a Starbucks at the old Hungry Lion Restaurant. Service is great, and the baristas are very friendly. It just might become my "everyday" stop! read more

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Diana L.

5 years ago

One of the worst Starbucks I've been to date. Totally lacking consistency. No quality standards. I'm tired of being disappointed and so done looking like I'm the bad guy that I don't even try to return my drink anymore. I haven't gone for some weeks now but I saw they had a new drink I wanted to try and again they failed me. read more

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*Starbucks, I swear, you are everywhere I need you to be! No matter where they open one up I'll be happy regardless (As all students will agree too :P) Hours: 4:00AM-9:00PM (Wished they had the same hours as the one at Ward) This review like with every Starbucks one to me is never about the coffee or how its made, because if it was it wouldn't be fun to just copy and paste a review you made about one Starbucks to the others. So with that, this review is just based on the location, customer service, and overall why I gave it 5 stars. This location is perfect! Ample parking, and near a major intersection at the heart of town without having to deal with traffic or parking. The environment and atmosphere inside so cozy and comfortable, lots of tables and seats. When you walk in you get comfortable seats on the right lots of them very comfortable, not the wooden one, but the soft-seated seats. and on the right, there are about two tables both areas near the entrance both have outlets! As you continue to walk in there are four two-seater tables along the windows facing beautiful trees across the freeway and each tables outlets on them that have four three holed sockets so your good! Also on the right, you will also see where all the extra amenities such as creamer, straws sugar etc, a very good location to place it eliminating traffic. In the center of the Starbucks, there is a central seating area that provides 360 seating for everyone both sides have tables on the three on each side that could each seat two (facing each other format), couldn't find any outlets under the 360 seating area. Closer to the main ordering area there will be four high tables with about three seats each, and toward the end, there is a round table that could easily seat 4-5 people. Bathrooms! The bathrooms are clean and private, sometimes just ask them to refill the tissues for handwashing because there were multiple occasions where I came and stayed for hours and left the bathroom with my hands wet. Overall, the workers were nice, the vibe was chill, great selection on food, and I love the reclaimed wood-like design. Not to crowded at times and never a time I didn't find a seat. This is my new Starbucks location to do work, and like with every Starbucks, people will come! So I'm glad they opened a location here! :) SYOY! read more

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Lauryn C.

9 years ago

So excited for this location. Been venturing to Manoa for a safe haven to get work done. Pros: - Lots of workspace - Two restrooms Cons: - One particular employee with purple hair: When sweeping, pushes the chairs with the broom causing the finger nails against a chalk board, rattling noise of metal against concrete. Makes you cringe with each time she cleans under one of the 30 chairs in the location. Lifting chairs to move would be a suggestion. - There are homeless coming in and occupying table space without purchasing. Locks on the restrooms would be good. read more

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Kuulei L.

6 years ago

I want to like this location but after today I'll pass and wake up early to head to another location. Every single time I've put in an mobile here i had to wait forever just for a drink. I just don't understand why it always takes so long. The last 2 times i did mobile order it took over 25 mins to make actually one of the orders said 50mins for a mobile. That is ridiculous. The management needs to be retrained or something because this store is the slowest on the island. read more

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Nicole M.

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I think that this starbucks may be the subject of what I call "new opening imports" - which is when corporate ships in very experienced staff to help with opening the store and training the permanent guys, then they leave. That or it's just inefficiently set up to handle the volume that this location receives. At first there would be NO parking, but my drink was there fast (I walk here) but now there is parking, but It's gotten slower - I used to order my drink and get down there from my house within 5 minutes on my way to work- perfecto. But I've been ordering earlier and earlier and still having to wait. Today I showed up 20 minutes after my mobile order (which said ready in 3-5 minutes btw) AND waited another 15 minutes at the store. I was late to work when I shouldn't have been. The location is SOOO convenient, and the staff is usually nice and seems super busy- I think they perhaps didn't properly calculate how much demand this location was going to get when they built it the way they did. I've also had my drink made wrong a couple of times (not customized, just regular stuff like flat white or chai tea that already I could SEE was something else). They always replaced it right away, but it's the most inconsistent location I've been to. Always seems like 1 person there is experienced and everyone else is new and being coached. TLDR: nice people, but very slow. I actually avoid this starbucks now if there's another one on my route, even though it's less than 3 minutes walk from my house. read more

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Milly C.

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Pros: It's really close to my house. Cons: Parking can be terrible at peak times. This location closes at 9pm, which is earlier than I would like. The employees here aren't as efficient as the ones in the downtown locations or Ward location. I love that this location is conveniently located to service those in the neighborhood that don't quite want to drive all the way to downtown, Kamehameha Shopping Center, or Ward. I don't love that my experiences here have been very inconsistent. Sometimes I want to just pick up a quick pick-me-up and it takes 30 minutes! I feel like it's gotten better recently, but once in a while, it still takes forever for my drink.... even if I use the mobile ordering app! read more

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1613 Nuuanu Ave
Honolulu, HI 96817
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What time does Starbucks open?

Starbucks opens at 4:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Starbucks close?

Starbucks closes at 8:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 4:00 AM - 8:00 PM

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Does Starbucks take credit cards?

Yes, Starbucks takes credit cards.

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Does Starbucks have catering options?

No, Starbucks does not have catering options.

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Does Starbucks allow dogs?

Yes, Starbucks allows dogs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Starbucks have bike parking?

Yes, Starbucks has bike parking.

Does Starbucks have outdoor seating?

No, Starbucks does not have outdoor seating options.

Does Starbucks have parking?

Yes, Starbucks has parking options. Private Lot Parking, Validated Parking

Other Amenities

Does Starbucks have free WiFi?

Yes, Starbucks has free WiFi.

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Coffee is at our heart. From your favorite daily cup to seasonal offerings, there is always something on the menu at Starbucks, ready to be crafted just for you. Starbucks has always been a special place to gather and connect. We're woven into the communities we serve. Our stores are gathering spaces for conversations, connection and joy, where our green apron baristas deliver expertly handcrafted beverages, make meaningful connections with their communities and deliver that much-needed pick-me-up to start your day, customized how you want. Our promise to our customers is to uplift the everyday, every time you visit us. So stay awhile and enjoy every sip.

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Hello Again

4.3(87 reviews)

0.5 mi•Downtown

First timer here! My friend recommended this place since she knows I'm a matcha and caffeine lover!…read more It's a cute little spot in downtown Honolulu. Parking can be tricky as it's primarily street parking, but they do have a few municipal parking garages nearby. We came on a weekday so finding street parking wasn't a problem. I tried the iced golden hour matcha- which included my favorite ingredients .. matcha, espresso and a touch of honey! Delicious! My barista Lance was so kind and friendly! Also, bonus bonus bonus points for being dog friendly!! They even have a photo wall of all the pups that visited. Perfect little spot to catch up with friends! Will definitely come back next time I'm in town.

Went to China town with a group of friends, and we love coffee, café vibes and matcha. We ordered a…read morenumber of things like their tiramisu latte, matcha haupia (this one was great), cereal latte and the cardamom rose latte. We even sat, took some photos and enjoyed the cute doggie wall of photos. Unfortunately however, a forth down the latte we ended up throwing them away because the Cardamom latte had a live cockroach clinging onto the inside of the cup and upon further inspection, one of the tiramisu latte had a roach leg. We ended up throwing them all away! And talk about gross...

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Po’ai By Pono Potions

4.6(265 reviews)

0.5 mi•Downtown

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Had to make a quick stop here on my last day in Oahu after seeing it go viral on tiktok and it was…read more100% worth the hype! The ambiance strikes a perfect balance between lively and cozy, with a steady buzz that still feels welcoming. The staff were kind and patient despite the rush, and even with a packed crowd, my drink was ready in under five minutes. Hapa Honey Matcha Latte: 5/5 Mixed with their local artisan honey lillikoi syrup, the Hapa Honey Matcha latte is topped with macadamia nut pineapple cold foam and drizzled generously with local hawaiian honey. The lilikoi and pineapple beautifully balanced the earthiness of the matcha with a bright tropical twist while the macadamia elevated the flavor profile with a creamy nuttiness. Every sip was perfectly sweet without overpowering the matcha's natural umami depth. I also loved the little "Aloha" written in honey on top of the foam - such a cute and thoughtful touch from the baristas! Poʻai absolutely lives up to the buzz with their creative island-inspired drinks! From the thoughtfully crafted flavors to the quick service even during a rush, everything felt intentional and well-executed. This cafe is the kind of spot that makes for a memorable last stop on a trip and is definitely my go-to matcha spot in Oahu. Highly recommend showing some love to this local gem!

My wife and I stopped by Po'ai By Pono Potions for some coffee before lunch and the store was…read morerelatively empty. I ordered a flat white while my wife ordered an Alohamora, a matcha drink with coconut syrup, cocnut milk, matcha, liliko'i coconut foam, and lime zest. The espresso shot in the flat white was strong and the steamed milk on top was nice and foamy. I only tried a small sip of the Alohamora and liked that it wasn't overly sweet and the matcha wasn't too bitter. I was thinking about picking up a small bite from the pastry case but decided against it once I saw the pricing: a small coffee cake muffin was priced at $8. I understand that local businesses have to charge more to survive, but this was a new record high for me, especially given the size of the pastry. Outside of food and beverages, the space had plenty of seating -- with both a low table with 8 seats and tall table with 12 seats in the room adjacent to where you order and pickup your drinks. The cafe seems like a good place to get work down: the music isn't too loud, there's free WiFi, and there's a single bathroom left of the ordering counter. If you're in this part of town, I suspect you're probably here because of the pastries and baked goods at Mille Fête. If so, definitely head next door to try out a matcha drink from Po'ai.

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Local Joe

4.6(622 reviews)

0.7 mi•Downtown

Did my research to find Kona coffee for my upcoming visit to Vancouver, so I walked from home and…read moretook shelter in Local Joe's to cool off and order some 100% Kona Mauna Kea Estate coffee and have it ground. Liv was so delightful and clearly the right person for the job so I knew I was in the right place. In the meantime I ordered an iced coffee (which was delicious!!!!) and sat down and watched folks come and go. This is clearly a popular local coffee and snack shop so I will keep this place in mind since it's locally owned and operated and their decaf is processed via osmosis, not chemicals. That's a big plus.

I was actually on my way to another coffee shop, but I saw Local Joe when I turned on Smith, so I…read moreturned on that side street, Marin, and there was a parking spot right there. Meant to be! I ordered the Royal Hawaiian. This was delicious! I also had a slice of banana bread. It was heated in the oven with a pat of butter on it. Sooooooo good! Said I'd come back for the pumpkin bread, and I did a few days later. Ordered the Royal Hawaiian again. Can't get enough of it and the pumpkin bread heated the same way. Lots of people getting coffee to go and food. It's in a great location! I was also looking for a new coffee supplier. I used to go to Downtown Coffee but the last batch I bought was not very good. I bought Guatemala, Columbia, and Hawaiian. Had them all ground fine. Each one proved to be a winner with the family! So happy to have found this not so hidden gem! It is now my go to for beans! The staff is great! The owner too! And it's a comfortable place to take a break at! Mahalo Joe!

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Turkey Bacon Breakfast Burrito

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Thai latte

Neko Koneko

4.8(181 reviews)

0.5 mi•Kalihi

This is one of the cutest cafes in Honolulu... maybe even all of Hawai'i. Going to Neko Koneko is…read morelike stepping into a studio Ghibli film. And the drinks? Absolutely delicious. I was first introduced to Neko Koneko from their bottled milk teas, hojicha, and matcha. I would see them at farmer's markets popping up, but their cafe really brings their drinks to the next level. I like how a lot of their iced drinks, when you dine in you can do a little pour over action so the ice doesn't water down the drink too much. When I first came by, I couldn't decide between a matcha and a coffee so I got both... and fully finished both drinks they were so good. Parking can be tricky, it's only metered parking on the busy street. The space is small, but if there aren't any tables available inside there's also an outdoor patio area for you to enjoy your drinks

Ease of placing an order has us coming back. We place an online order and it's ready in 10min. We…read moreget cups of ice to go with our coffees, and we can decide if we want to finish it then, or save the rest for later! My husband had the Caramel Mac Nut most recently-and it was so good! I had the Kinako milk, which was good but not as flavorful! It was true to the Kinako flavor though! The bottles are a little pricey, and parking is hard-it's easy if someone waits in the car while the other runs in to pickup

Cute coasters!

Marbled ube loaf

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A delicious iced ume hibiscus tea!

Ali'i Coffee - Honolulu

4.7(400 reviews)

0.4 mi•Downtown

I crave their Ube Latte and Mochi waffles (extra points for being GF)…read moreThe staff is friendly - Taking my order without making me rushed. I love the setting with their stools made out of wooden stumps.

Located downtown near the corner of S. Beretania and Bethel St., directly across the street from…read moreKukui Plaza. Metered street parking or there's a paid parking lot right across the street on Bethel. There's also paid public parking jn Kukui Plaza. Clean shop. My drink and food were made fast. Got The Queen- I liked the toasted coconut topping. The espresso wasn't overpowering. Get an extra shot if you like that coffee taste. Wasn't too sweet. I just wish the drink was hotter. It was warm. The breakfast burrito was good. I would definitely try it. It was pricey- $15. There's a lid station. You put your own lid on your drink.

Ali'i Coffee - Honolulu - Mouth is watering just taking this photo. This is the egg sandwich with everything bagel absolutely delicious. Great breakfast.

Mouth is watering just taking this photo. This is the egg sandwich with everything bagel absolutely delicious. Great breakfast.

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Cafe Daisy

4.6(98 reviews)

0.5 mi•Downtown

Inside a residential building, kinda hidden. If coming from the parking lot take a left from the…read moreelevator and another left into the narrow hallway and it'll be on the left of the hallway. If coming from the street entrance, just walk on the right hallway past the kid room and it'll be there We also got the bacon egg croissant it was so buttery and yum. Coffee was just basic nothing crazy Strawberry matcha was a 8/10 i like them sweeter Brown sugar matcha 7.5/10 my brother likes it more ceremonial matcha i believe this place uses a sweeter matcha blend They also validate parking. Its $6 every 30 min but we were there for maybe 20min and with validation it was only $2 Would definitely come again! Good service, kind staff

I've been here twice once for breakfast and 2nd for brunch. The service is good and there's lots of…read moreseating that's comfortable and quiet. The breakfast croissant was perfect. Nice crisp bread and the eggs, cheese, and bacon were cooked perfectly. It went well with my iced coffee ($1.50 more). For brunch I had the grilled ham and cheese sandwich with tomato soup and added the iced coffee($1.50). It's right downstairs so super easy, quick, and convenient.

Seating area in front of cafe

Pumpkin Spice Latte ($6.50) and a Bacon Breakfast Wrap ($8.50) - 1/3/2026

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Bread House

4.2(131 reviews)

0.6 mi•Chinatown

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Breadhouse Honolulu - Downtown Hours:…read moreMon-Fri: 6:30AM - 3:00PM Sat-Sun: 7:00AM - 3:00PM Must-Try: The banana bread loaf is my favorite--flavorful and perfectly sweet. Bummer I didn't get a pic... it didn't last long! Parking: Street parking is available but can be limited; there's also a paid lot nearby. Location: Downtown Honolulu - convenient for a quick stop or a relaxed breakfast.

Q: How does the bread court his sweetheart? A: With lots…read moreof flours. Paul C. thoughtfully provided some great goodies from Bread House and they were delicious. I think he probably wanted me to space it out as breakfast for a few days but I couldn't help it. As soon as I saw the hot dog bun, I knew I had to have this savory treat. A hot dog with that unmistakable institutional taste is baked inside a soft, fluffy bread roll with cheese and scallions on top... what's not to love? I enjoyed every bite. A hot dog bun is my usual go-to to grab at any and all Asian pastry shops and finding one in the box Paul C. considerately bestowed was a treat. Come here and gift someone some baked goods. It will surely bring them a smile.

Blueberry cream cheese scone (interior)

Hot dog bun from Bread House.

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Blueberry cream cheese scones

Fortune Tea

4.6(154 reviews)

0.3 mi•Downtown

So we heard great things about Fortune tea The staff…read moreprovided great customer service and recommendations I really liked the fresh Boba that was in my milk tea. I will most definitely be back again. I got the following items. Oreo cheese milk tea Brown sugar milk tea

We love fortune tea! We stumbled upon this gem one day as we were driving. Located on pali hwy next…read moredoor to Asato's and Safeway. Lots of parking in the Safeway parking lot, or street parking right in front. For some reason everytime we go to fortune tea, none of the cashier's acknowledges us. But we still come back because the drinks are really yummy. (Maybe they can smile a little more or a little hello will go a long way). They have a little eating/drinking area in their boba shop with AC! I noticed a lot of college students are in there either studying or watching a movie on their laptops. Next time you're in the area, go try fortune tea!

Mango Saba smoothie with white tapioca

Mochi Soy Cream Cheese Milk Tea (Rate: 4.5/5)

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Inside the shop.

Drip Studio

4.7(150 reviews)

0.6 mi•Downtown

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I'm so glad I got to try here! I've worked at multiple…read morecoffee shops so I know a good share about coffee. Let me tell you, Drip has GOOD coffee. The beans they use tastes nutty and chocolaty, very different from other coffee places I've tried. I can see Drip is passionate in what they do and they were very friendly and shared their knowledge of what they know.

Come for the matcha, stay for the conversation pit. Yes, Drip Studio has a cool conversation pit…read more(two of them actually) in the front of the cafe for you to sit and enjoy your drinks at. I love their matcha, I usually go for the strawberry matcha and I've also tried their hojicha. But this spot is called Drip studio because of their drip coffee. I love coffee and was amazed on how strong yet smooth the coffee is. It takes a little bit for them to make it, but the process is so cool to watch. This is one of those spots that I always run into someone I know. Plus, the staff here is just so friendly. If you're craving a coffee or matcha in Chinatown, definately check out Drip Studio.

Coffee and accessories for sale

Cold Fashioned with house made cold foam

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Side salad

Tea at 1024

4.4(386 reviews)

0.6 mi•Downtown

This is for my catering experience with Tea at 1024…read more For Galentines, me and my girlfriends decided to take the experience to us. The ordering process was easy thanks to their amazing staff. Their guidance from online ordering to communication over the phone and text, they made our event successful and memorable. There was 5 of us , with a moderate appetite. So, We went with two orders of the "Catering - Sandwiches TO GO" and one order of the "Catering - Scones TO GO". Then our choice of their teas: 1oz Sakura Cherry Rose and 1oz of their Cookies and Cream, which is great with milk and sugar btw. 1oz =at least 12 pours of the tea. If you want 2oz =24 pours of tea. The sandwiches were also delicious, a cute tiny bite of flavor. Which to this day I wish I ordered more since I'm more of a savory girlie. You can choose the sandwiches from their catering or seasonal menu and it comes in 4 pieces. We ordered: Sandwich flavors 24 pieces 1 Sweet egg salad (4) 1 Smoked Salmon with Dill Creme (4) 1 Nutella & Strawberry (4) 1 roasted veggies & hummus (4) 1 Crab & Cheese (4) 1 Cucumber & Avocado (4) My personal Favorites were the Smoked Salmon with Dill Crème and Roasted veggies & Hummus. The scones only available flavors were vanilla bean & earl grey and it also comes with potted cream and jam packed in a to-go cup. If you decide to host a little tea party with your girlfriends, I highly recommend trying them out.

My teenage daughter and their friends love this place. They have been here a few times for…read moredifferent occasions, like birthdays. Each time was a very nice experience. Unlike coffee shops, where food and drinks are purchased a la carte, tea service here is a set menu of tea, salad, sandwiches, scones and sweets. The menu can be modified for vegetarians, gluten free, etc. Of course, there's a wide selection of teas to choose from. My daughter's favorite is the sakura cherry rose. She is not a big eater, so the amount of food was more than enough for her. Normally, she can be a picky eater, but maybe the uniqueness and specialness of the place and occasion encouraged her to be open-minded to new things -- and she genuinely enjoyed everything she tried. Staff was especially welcoming and friendly. Located in Chinatown (Nuuanu street) so parking can be a hassle. If you're lucky, you might find street parking. Otherwise, there are a couple municipal parking lots nearby.