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Hello Again will have me coming back again! My friend Li Y. recommended we stop by here so I could…read moretry their matcha. I'd been curious about trying their matcha offerings, so I was excited. We came on a holiday morning, and there wasn't anyone inside. The cafe is cute and vibey! Love how pet-friendly it is with the polaroids--I'd definitely bring my pup here. There's also a decent amount of seating to hang out or work at. Service was fine. I ordered at the register, and she made my drink immediately. I was intrigued by their Haupia Matcha Latte. I love all things Haupia, so it seemed like the perfect match. I got the Haupia Matcha Latte with Oat Milk, and it was superb. I loved how creamy it was, how the sweetness of the haupia shone, but the earthiness of the matcha was still there. I'd definitely recommend this drink and am curious about their others. Hello Again is a nice cafe addition to Chinatown. With all the cafes in the area, it's worth a visit if you're a matcha lover like me. Find the cafe off Nuuanu Ave., unassuming on the outside but nicely sized once you go in! Parking is limited to the street or nearby municipal parking.

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...

Inside the shop

Haupia Matcha Latte is yummy!

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Iced mocha

Po’ai By Pono Potions

4.6(265 reviews)

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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.

Drink bar

Vegan bake goods

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Adorable atmosphere

Local Joe

4.6(623 reviews)

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!

Counter

Turkey Bacon Breakfast Burrito

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Thai latte

Neko Koneko

4.8(181 reviews)

1.1 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)

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)

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)

1.7 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)

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)

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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)

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.