I feel like if you had one hot white chocolate mocha from Starbucks you've had them all so this review is more about the staff than anything. After tropical storm Lala calmed down I went out to get a Starbucks fix and this was the first one I ran into that was open. The line was out the door and seemingly not moving but everyone was so happy to be out of doors so for the most part, everyone waited. I got there around 11:20 or 1130. Only one of the registers was working and the Internet was down so no mobile ordering There were only 4 workers whose names I paid attention to 40 minutes later when it was my turn to order.. Ethan, Ashley, Hailey and Deborah. In the midst of that chaos they were so calm and friendly, and both of my orders were correct. Around 12 o'clock 3 more employees came in so I was happy they got some additional help.. read more

A bit disappointed by this location as they made my drink wrong twice after asking them nicely to repeat the order. The worst part is that she tried to charge me after I explained she gave me my order wrong. I'm a super loyal starbies girl and this was awful after a 13 hour flight ! read more

Always great service and thus go around I've been coming soon after they open at 5 am. Since this place is a magnet for tourists from the Mainland and other countries, we appreciate that they open early. The staff is on top of knowing that it will be busy at certain hours as I noticed they brew coffee into a coffee pot instead of other Starbucks where the new system allows directed Baristas to make a single cup which slows down the productivity. Smart move for all and its nice to see Jack who works the mornings as the Cashier who is a steady Eddie but gets the job done. read more

Starbucks - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

This Starbucks is really nice inside -- clean, modern, and in a great Waikīkī spot. The space itself is definitely a plus for location and feels well-maintained. That said... the wait for my drink was really long, especially for a standard order. To make matters worse, my Pink Drink was handed to me in a paper cup, which completely ruined the aesthetic . Normally not a huge deal, but this was my birthday reward drink, so yeah... that stung a little. The lady who did that kinda sucked, lol. Overall, cute location and clean store, but the long wait and paper cup moment took away from what should've been a fun birthday treat. Hopefully just an off day. read more

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Decent coffee. But the barista here told me that this location was no longer a reserve. Sorta disappointed.

This cool and larger Starbucks was located near Kuhio Ave and Dukes Ln, just west of the International Market Place. The interior looks cooler than the standard Starbucks probably because it used to be a reserve location. I came here for breakfast after running the Hapalua Half Marathon. My order was for a tall flat white, a ham & Swiss on baguette, and a jalapeño chicken pocket. The service was quick and efficient. The food was on par with what I've come to expect from any Starbucks location. read more

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Ordered ahead via the mobile app in the morning around 9am. This location didn't seem as busy as others in Waikiki for the morning rush. The drink came out just as we entered the location. Drink was made to perfection. As you enter the Starbucks it seems as though it's not finished. It's lacking decorations and the back wall is completely empty. read more

Starbucks - Iced Cinnamon Dolce Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

This was my daily Starbucks stop while on vacay. Order ahead on the app!!! It can get very busy no matter what time you show up. Once they gave me a waiting time of 14 min; but usually leads than 5 min in the app. read more

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This is my neighborhood Starbucks. Everyone is always above and beyond. Special shoutout to Rei who made my drink today and the other baristas who are always there with a warm welcome and smiles. read more

Happy National Pumpkin Spice Day!!! This was the place to grab something different...and I just couldn't believe I have written a review for this place that's gotten my reserve level up. Once was a Starbucks Reserve is now simply Starbucks...but still a spacious stunning place so nothing besides the beans here are reserve. I've come here so many times and thought to do so today which is why I didn't bring my personal cup but instead sip on a sturdy reserve cup. Shakerato was my morning sip and wowza it gave me that much needed burst for sure but since it was National Pumpkin Spice Day what else would I have but a Pumpkin Spice Latte with Pumpkin Cold Foam it's my new obsession and though Starbies started this in August this year, marking the start of October does signify the start of fall in my opinion. As large and spacious this location is the seating hopefully will be restructured one day as besides the bar seats seven and there are six tables that seats two isn't much for this busy location, but is still a great place to get you spice on! Thank you! read more

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Quality Starbucks experience as you might expect. I usually give that a 3*. However, I loved the cool Hawaii themed decor and merch. It was a Starbucks Reserve Bar too! I got my usual chai latte. Like I wrote, quality experience across the globe. Efficient, friendly service. read more

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Definitely not somewhere you wanna go while on a work break, even with pre-ordering, you could pre-order your drink and still walk in the store watch people walk in line, order and get their drinks before you, the staff is not rude. They're just not quick or maybe people that come in the store and stand in line come first I don't know how that works, the drinks are delicious, but only gonna go on my days off from now on. read more

It looks like it is going to be a Starbucks reserve... but it no longer is :( With that being said it was a normal Starbucks. Drinks taste the same as normal. The baristas were kind and helpful, didn't give the typical Starbucks I'm too busy to help you attitude we see on the mainland. The Starbucks was clean and they have plenty of the "merch" if you are looking for the Hawai'i lines of the drink cups and coffee cups read more

We came to Waikiki to have lunch at HK Cafe and decided to stop by to see what kind of cups they had. Nadine C. told me that it was the only Starbucks Reserve in Hawaii. I did not know that. Thanks for the info, Auntie! There are 28 Starbucks Reserves in the world and 6 Starbucks Roasteries in the world. Their reserve locations sell their rarest and best quality coffees. I wasn't in the mood for coffee and opted for a frozen mango dragonfruit lemonade instead. Starbucks makes checking out so seamless. You just pull up the app on your phone and they scan the barcode for payment. I brought my reusable tumbler with me for 10 cents off and 25 bonus stars. My drink was done in five minutes. They called my name and I picked up my drink at the counter. These frozen lemonades are so good, especially on a hot day. read more

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Yup, this Starbucks is listed as a Reserve, but honestly, it looks like a regular Starbucks, but they just added the "R" logo. With that being said, you can still get almost of your regular Starbucks items with the addition of some select Reserve items on the menu. Unfortunately, these items are subject to running out and I saw some items already sold out by 7:30am. You can also make orders from the Starbucks app, but some of the reserve items are either not listed or marked as sold out (even though they're still in stock in store). This means if you want a certain item, you'll just have to wait in line at the store for it. Depending on the lines though, your wait time can vary. If you are in the area though and want to try some of the reserve or Oahu-based coffee items, it's worth a visit! I definitely recommend the melrose which was a Manahattan (cocktail) take on coffee and it even comes with a luxardo cherry on top! read more

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They still advertise as Honolulu only reserve Starbucks an then you get the switch it's not it is a regular Starbucks What a joke staff management is rude coffee is not made correct and they are lost. There is other regular Starbucks around don't waste your time on this one read more

Despite being a Starbucks Reserve location, this place has kind of just turned into a regular ol Starbucks where everyone can get their daily pick-me-up. In fact the reserve bar section is just used to store supplies. However business is quite good and they service solid coffee. It is a good place to take some photos as they have a Hawaii specific display. read more

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It was totally fine, quick, tasty enough. But I need to mention that this Starbucks is not Reserve anymore , just a usual Starbucks . read more

Starbucks - Latte coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Best pecan latte I've ever had! Very friendly staff. Tuesday at 9Am~ they honored our birthday drinks and was so happy with them

This review is solely for the afternoon team. The morning Team is extremely fast, efficient and generally friendly. It is always very busy, but everybody is working hard to get the orders done as fast as possible. I come here about three times per week in the mornings and two times per week in the afternoon. The afternoon Team is extremely slow and they spend more time drawing flowers on the cups and writing Aloha and Mahalo instead of being efficient. Sometimes the wait is more than 15 minutes for a mobile order when it appears orders taken at the register are prioritized first. The team is not friendly either. I would suggest focusing on the clients and speed of orders instead of drawing cute pictures and talking story with your team while 12 people are waiting watching one barista make the drink drinks when the other four teammates are standing around with no customers in line. read more

Located right next to the international marketplace, this Starbucks probably makes some of the best drinks around not to mention they're pastries pair so well with their coffee. The atmosphere and staff are always so friendly and welcoming and it's one of my favorites places to get some work done or take some time out of my day to unwind. It's nice that they offer caffeine free options too like their pink drink that contains the perfect amount of sweetness along with these freeze dried strawberries that infuse a delicious bit of tartness to the overall drink. read more

Starbucks - Iced decaf latte and cold brew with half and half - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

"I think magic is related to true happiness. It is not there all the time, but there are beautiful moments of magic in everyone's life." - Penelope Cruz I've been to this Starbucks Reserve on Kūhiō at least two dozen times in the past, in fact, I was here grand opening week back in 2019! Everything here is so familiar to me. What made my latest visit special is having my bestie, Kyra K., with me! She brings magic! We were actually a block away picking up Kouign-amann and croissant from Kona Coffee Purveyors before we decided to come to this Starbucks Reserve for familiar coffee to pair with our pastries! The awesomeness about Starbucks is the consistency on drinks. Baristas expertly trained and polite. You know what to expect! Then again at a Reserve you can also order "exclusive" drinks and that's exactly what I did! I ordered: ICED RESERVE MOCHA with Almond Milk, Micro Blend No. 21, an Expresso shot blend, candied citrus wrapped in flavors of dark chocolate. The Guatemalan base gives it the choco notes and Kenya gives it lots of citrus, esp the candied orange notes. Bestie ordered: ICED CARAMEL MACCHIATO with Almond Milk, Vanilla, with light Caramel drizzle. So as you can see I got the "special" Reserve drink which comes in the "R" cup! How special am I? Ha! Big Mahalo to my bestie for treating me here! Drinks in hand it's time to explore the extremes of food porn! Kouign-amann in one hand and the fancy "R" in my other! Ohhhh my! How wonderful life is when your lips quiver in joy! The ICED RESERVE MOCHA hit it out! I'd return to this Starbucks Reserve in a snap! I'd suggest getting a Reserve "R" drink cause hella why not, right? It can get crowded but lots of areas to sit and enjoy. Small café tables outside! It was a mmm experience but magnified more with bestie's magic! read more

Starbucks - Holidays Egg Nog & 90's on replay! Mistletoe kisses for you, esp. you;) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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It's Starbucks. What can I tell you. They line up like cattle and move you along even service is typical and the atmosphere is Starbucks. I didn't try the food because I wasn't hungry read more

This location is a Reserve, and was honestly one of the highlights of my Hawaii vacation mornings. I came two days in a row, ordered in person one day, and mobile ordered the second. Both times, my coffee and sweet treat were speedily and expertly put together. The staff was kind, and speedy -- despite the crowds that would come in. There isn't much seating (a few tables near the bar, and a couple of double booths on the side, close to the entrance), so be prepared to take your drinks to go. read more

Starbucks - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Happy National Cold Brew Day! Whenever I'm visiting Oahu, Starbucks Reserve on Kuhio is my go-to for a taste of home with a Hawaiian twist. The bar area offers a relaxing vibe and features cool Hawaiian decor, creating the perfect ambiance to enjoy my favorite Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew while watching the skilled baristas work their magic. For a unique Hawaiian touch, I highly recommend trying Thai Walls in your iced drink--a delightful drizzle of condensed milk along the inside walls of your cup that adds sweetness and flair. It's best enjoyed in iced drinks; however, be aware that the amount of condensed milk added can vary depending on the barista. If too much is added, you might encounter clumps of condensed milk that you're trying to sip up. This location boasts friendly staff, comfortable seating, and a convenient location near shopping spots and hotels. It's a great spot to unwind and enjoy a taste of familiar coffee with a Hawaiian twist. Don't miss out on trying an iced drink with Thai Walls during your visit to the islands! read more

Starbucks - Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew with Thai Walls - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

This was my first time visiting a Starbucks Reserve. I had no idea what a Reserve was but apparently it's awesome and I wish I would have discovered it sooner. Basically it's a Starbucks that's sleek, chic, and bougie...offering rare batches of its coffee beans from exotic locations. Specialized drinks are offered at Reserve locations that aren't offered at your regular Starbs. I ordered the Reserve Hazelnut Bianco Latte (hot). It was great. I even loved the black cup. When I am able to visit another Reserve, I'd love to try the bar to do a tasting of their coffees. How cool is that?! read more

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We ordered 4 food items and 2 coffees. However once getting back to the hotel we realized they never gave us our banana bread. (Or warmed up one of our breakfast sandwiches as it was still freezing). We walked back to ask for our banana bread and the girl in charge of the mobile orders proceeded to say we were lying and SHE REMEMBERED giving us everything. After we again explained she didn't give us the banana bread and she continued to say we were lying and argued with us she asked the manager for help and the manager said the banana bread was in fact still behind the counter. The female worker who was insisting we were lying to "steal" a piece of banana bread was rude and argumentative. Because of her attitude, we won't be back to this location. read more

Came for the cute picture of Hawaii on the wall. Tried a new coffee, the iced hazelnut blanco coffee and it was okay. My brother got something different with cold brew and it was horrible. He couldn't drink it. They were able to make my sisters cotton candy frappe. read more

This is a cool Starbucks, in a cool location. I mean it. But, it's a Starbucks Reserve, something I've never heard of before. I came in to get out of the heat and they provided a nice little haven for me and I restructured my trip. I also loved the design of the store. They did have a steady stream of business and the people were so nice. I will definitely come by here on my next trip. I had just eaten and it was quite late in the day, so caffeine was the last thing I wanted or needed. But, the environment created here was awesome and I really appreciated the break from the heat. read more

Starbucks - Beautiful coffee bar. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Waikiki内のスターバックスの中でも此処は私が一番好きなショップです。 広々とした店内は常に清潔に整頓されているので、店内飲食も非常に気持ちが良いです。 特に最近良く利用するのは、時間の無い時のブレックファーストメニュー。 丁寧にゆっくり温めてくれるのでテイクアウトするのはちょっと残念な気がします。 スタバファンの皆さんはご存知だと思いますがコーヒー豆だけでな、食材にもかなりこだわり常に新鮮でヘルシーなメニューを供給しているそうです。 近くに有ると何かと重宝するスターバックスは、世界中どこに居ても私達に確実に癒しと満足を与えてくれますね。 read more

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What a life saver during my Hawaii trip. This starbies was just a lil walk away from where I was staying and it was a great start to my adventurous island days. The staff was always super kind even though they were busy all day, and were quick to let us know about any ingredients they didn't have on a particular day. I bought some pins from the Hawaii Starbucks collection here! I did see that all the merchandise was more expensive at the airport compared to actual starbucks locations, so get your merch on site! They had such cute cups and tote bags too. A nice place to sit down and relax (after proving you have your vax card) or to just get your morning caffeine fix and take on the day ahead. read more

Playing tourist this weekend so decided to walk around and I came upon this Starbucks reserve . I walked in and ordered my drink than was wondering what's the difference between the Regular Starbucks and the Reserve one. To my knowledge they have a counter that they sell their cold brew and special brew. It's stronger than the regular coffee they sell. It's nice and clean and located at the corner of Seaside and Kuhio Ave in Waikiki . read more

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Busy Starbucks in Waikiki but it is clean and convenient. Didn't have to wait long in line, plenty of room to sit and relax. I ordered a green tea matcha latte with oat milk. Delicious! read more

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the service here is usually amazing i'm a regular here but i'm so sick and tired of asking for extra topping and even paying for more toppings but getting literally a speckle of crunch and drizzle. read more

Mahalo, JACK!!! Not only did you completely ruin my morning with your disgusting attitude and deplorable customer service, you will always be a reminder of the worst Starbucks experience I've EVER had! So I was super excited to visit my first Reserve store & was expecting superior service and drinks. It was LITERALLY the polar opposite- TERRIBLE drinks AND service! If you'd like to meet the rudest, nastiest cashier in Waikiki, head on over to Starbucks Reserve & look for the old (50+) Caucasian male with white hair. First off, the store is BEAUTIFUL! Tons of Hawaii exclusive merch and a special Reserve menu. It was easy to find (on a corner in Kuhio). We walked there so I'm not sure about parking but if you're walking around Waikiki bring a tourist you'll find it with ease. Was SUPER excited to get my special HNL reserve tumbler and see the biggest assortment of Hawaii exclusive merch! My daughter and I picked out what we wanted and headed over to the cashier. When you are in Hawaii, you generally get amazing, friendly customer service pretty much everywhere you go. NOT HERE. "JACK" was the unfriendly face that was at the register. No hello- just curtly asked "what do you want". I ordered a drink ($6.75 for a non-Reserve Venti drink) & had my merch. He rings it up & I tell him I want to re-load $40 first. He stops, looks at me, & says (in a CLEARLY annoyed tone, "you want to re-load NOW?". I was taken aback by the tone & demeanor. So I said "Sorry- it's because I want to get the stars for my purchase". So he sighs really loud & says, "you SERIOUSLY want to re-load NOW???"... I tell him yes and as I'm telling him if it's a big deal he can forget it I realized he wasn't listening to me and was banging away in the register. When he's done I ask him for a bag for the $30 metal tumbler I just bought- NO answer. He just curtly shook his head no, which I didn't see because I was putting my wallet back in my purse. So when I ask again he loudly and curtly says "NO". No explanation, no sorry. Then he literally shoved my receipt at me & calls next before I leave- no thanks, no goodbye . Just unlike ANY Starbucks experience I've ever had. So I grab the receipt and walk away- as I'm almost at the other end of the store to wait for my drink he sarcastically yells "GOODBYE!!!" across the store, which makes everyone turn and stare. So I'm shocked and left wondering- Did he treat me like this because I asked to re- load??? Or was it because I'm ASIAN??? Hmm... I've worked in customer service and know when someone is tired, annoyed, or just a crappy person. JACK is definitely in that 3rd category and has NO business EVER being behind the register/interacting with customers. He is supposed to represent the Starbucks brand and in turn is a stain on the company's reputation. Not only does he completely fail at meeting basic customer service standards, he fails miserably and has forever tarnished my perception of this Reserve store. AND the drinks were AWFUL! Good coffee but not enough sweetness or flavor. Not sure if he somehow did it on purpose, but both drinks were so bad they were thrown out. Oh & BTW- They only give you Reserve plastic cups if you order a Reserve Menu drink, which is totally misleading because they use those cups as size references at the registers. I made the mistake of asking a tall skinny blonde about why I didn't get my drink in one of those cups and she said, "You only get those if you order a drink from the Reserve menu and you didn't do that"... I was only asking because those have covered kids and I wanted to put it in my bag & didn't want it to spill. SMH. ANYWHO, won't EVER be back. And wanted to warn everyone to have VERY low expectations before you gone here!!! read more

Starbucks - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Starbucks Reserve in Waikiki, Honolulu, Hawaii! When I read Jessica P.'s, Emi's, Lily's, Joe's, Lori's, Kelly's, Alexander's, and Fran C.'s reviews, I knew that I had to come here! They made me realize how special this location of Starbucks is! There's only 41 Starbucks RESERVE Bars in the world as of 12-21-20. (I looked it up on their website.) For example, there are nine in California, three in Texas, and one in Michigan. International countries include Canada, Chile, Mexico, and Japan. The first time I visited this Waikiki location was right before closing. After dinner, we were searching for adventure and we found it! We parked almost illegally, ran across the street, and hurried in before they locked the door! I just wanted a souvenir of The Reserve Bar with the special black star, "Honolulu", and capital letter, "R". I was so happy when I found a white Tumbler that had all of these elements! I got it!!! That's when I saw the yellow studded tumblers that everybody is looking for. Online, I have seen them go for $200 each! Note: Regular price is about $23 without tax. OMG! I hunted for 17 days - searching for that elusive pineapple-looking Tumbler... and the Waikiki Reserve had seven!!! Arggg!!! Anyway, I returned a few days later because I realized that if you get a drink, the disposable cup has an "R" on it! I dashed in and got my free 12 oz cup of coffee for Healthcare Workers for the month of December 2020. Thank you to Starbucks for this perk! However I just got a regular coffee... not one of the reserve blends... so, my cup didn't have the "R" on it. Shucks! I will have to return and get a special coffee someday! I also got a Dragon fruit Mango Refresher - which I needed - because it's 80° in the middle of December... in the tropics! LOL! Happy First day of Winter! See you again soon, Starbucks Reserve Bar! read more

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If you're looking for a great place to grab a cup of coffee, that's not far off the beach, this might be the spot. It's kind of your basic location to get a good cup of coffee that you know you can depend on. It's attached to the outbreaker reef Waikiki beach hotel. So it's very upscale and well maintained. It's also right next to the Fort DeRussy park and Beach Park. The staff is very friendly and filled with Aloha and they are also quick to make your beverages and tasty treats. This is a great location to come in out of the sun and enjoy a refreshing beverage while sitting in the lap of luxury.. Yeah, I know it's a Starbucks, but sometimes you just can't beat what you know and love. read more

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Fast, friendly and service with Aloha at this Starbucks Reserve location in Waikiki. I liked the simple island inspired decor. I randomly stumbled upon this location while cruising Waiks on the last day of my trip. My first time in a SR in Hawai'i nei. Will definitely return when I am on Oahu. read more

Starbucks - Last day in Waikiki - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Starbucks at the outrigger reef was great. Had my drinks right every time. So awesome to be able to place my mobile order and get my drinks so yummy. Service is quick and spot on. read more

Starbucks - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Never had a bad drink at this Starbucks Reserve location. Every time we come to Honolulu we try to pay a visit to this Starbucks. Accurate order and always well executed. We ordered drinks with 100% Kona brew. Delicious. read more

Starbucks - Grande iced Kona coffee with salted caramel foam w vanilla syrup in a venti cup with extra ice Grande Iced White chocolate Mocha Kona coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii