Afternoon Tea in Waikiki, Honolulu, Hawaii…read more.. We heard about the Artisan Loft at the Ritz Carlton and booked a reservation for 11:30am. It's located on the upper floor of the Ritz Carltonbuilding, above Dean & DeLuca. Go inside and take the elevator upstairs! Parking: 3 hours free with purchase and validation. Remember to Tip the valet! This was a fancy experience with beautiful food that was tasty and had a lot of variety - savory and sweet treats! Service could improve as we had a woman who wasn't as charming as the young male server at the next table. Our server was more "strict" as she said that I could only have one and a half pots of each of the two teas that I had selected. She was surprised when I told her I poured some of my drinking water into the pot to make more tea. I guess that threw her off. Our server also wiped off a smudge on one of the plates with her finger. She thought that I hadn't seen it, but... uhg... it made me question her every move... LOL! Overall, we had a fun time together as always! We enjoyed our meal, the environment, and the experience in general!

Afternoon escape…read more.. That's the vibe I felt upon arrival at the Ritz Carlton Residences and headed toward Dean & Deluca which sits prominently on the corner of Kūhiō Ave and Kalaimoku Street and as Nadine C brought up Afternoon Tea already has piqued my interest as a fun girls time to escape and enjoy was just perfect. Though you're able to valet your ride I tried to see if I'm able to find and did a street parking just down the block I scurried over and found Nadine already had checked us in and see that there's an elevator that will take you right up to the Artisian Loft which is where it all happens. Reservation is totally recommended and ours was quite early at 11:30 which was nice as there was just one table there so that we were able to take a few pics as this second floor does gives you that slight escape from the ground floor crowd. Afternoon Tea is a five course set and of course is delicately pre made and planned so any allergies like I have can't be modified which is unfortunate but is very understandable though there's so much to offer I was just surprised that we were able to finish it all. We start with two choice of hot teas or a single non refillable upgrade which is what I did...."Matcha Lilikoi Iced Latte" that wasn't just stunning but a delicious refreshing sip that paired very well with the items we were about to enjoy. Cocktails are also available though are a quite pricy option to add on to the already $60 course as I enjoyed most of the items our server though friendly didn't live up to the expectations to the vibe unfortunately. You're able to take home anything you can't finish and when I asked about my soup since I can't have it I was given a two ounce ramekin cup which was quite insulting but thankfully went to good use with another item and they do offer a $5 discount to kamaaina which makes it a great deal to spill the tea with my bestie. Thank you!

@fortunefoodfinds: "I hope you are taking BERRY good care of yourself! A Strawberry Matcha from…read moreARVO at the Surfjack in Waikiki. A reminder to prioritize the health n' safety of you n' your family!" SERVICE: fast n' friendly INTERIOR: small, clean, modern n' minimalistic. Located inside the Surfjack n' connected to the Honolulu Pawnshop. EXTERIOR: very limited outside seating, 2 bench style tables n' chairs WAIT TIME: 5 mins PARKING: metered street OVERALL COMMENTS: cool atmosphere. Limited food menu compared to their Kaka'ako location. Serve coffee, lattes, n' matcha. Their strawberry matcha is really good, matcha is smooth, strawberry puree was perfectly sweet. Refreshing n' nicely presented!

Great coffee and excellent service! The staff are always friendly and welcoming, and my drinks…read morealways delicious. 10/10 recommend!

Very friendly owners. Fast service. Good coffee! We found…read morethem parked near Kaimana Beach and had to check it out. Grab your coffee and your breakfast and head to beach. Best way to start the day! Definitely recommend.

oh naurrr.... i found this cute coffee shop but all of a sudden they no longer able to operate near…read morediamond head lookout. Their hours were pretty short you def have to be a early morning riser. At their diamond head lookout location they were parked along the road and there was some parking nearby at the lookout or along the street/wall. The pricing was reasonable, service was friendly, and the views were impeccable. the kiddos even got a snack before we even ordered too. bummer they cant be at the lookout anymore tho. apparently someone made a complaint, but i saw make shift tables with people selling things at the lookout too? idk..

Dessert & Drinks were amazing! A new favorite spot I enjoy. Service was good! Ambiance is beautiful…read moreand warm

Always nice to see another option in Kakaako, this shop located at the Koula building at Kakaako. I…read moream not sure about the parking situation because I walk there from my place. They do have variety of pastry, sandwich, cakes and drinks. I must say the cake is not that cheap, one small size cake set you back about $45. What nice about it is they have some outside table and seating areas, however, due to the on going construction work, you are looking at a long wooden wall when you are looking west now, once the construction is done, you will be facing a park with green grass. They open daily and the staffs are nice and friendly, check it out.

Matcha latte with raspberry syrup. Matcha was a deep green and raspberry was a good flavor. Not too…read moreoverpowering but an extra flavor. Cafe has adequate tables though. It is quiet here with soft music. Note that 20% tip is automatically selected when paying by card. I wasn't paying attention and just advanced forward. So pay attention if you want to adjust tip amount. Paid parking in the lot behind and easy entry through the back door.

The Lotus Cafe is located in the heart of Kaimuki and well represents the small-town vibe in which…read moreit sits. The space is clean and comfortable with couches, tables, small chairs, and counter space for a variety of patrons. I went on a weekday, and it was comfortable and quiet, and there was plenty of space to find a seat. The bathroom was accessible and incredibly clean for a town bathroom. Whether you're studying, hanging out with friends, doing work, or just listening to music as I was; the space is proper, and the coffee is even better. I had chosen a hot chai latte with almond milk for this rainy day and sat near the window to just enjoy the vibes. It was delicious and perfect for the weather. Not too spicy and a great foam on top. Pricing is reasonable, and they even offer food items that you can munch on with your coffee. Perhaps I'll have to try the food during a future visit. The staff was friendly and quick with my order and even brought it to my table after ordering. I never felt rushed at all, and it was nice to have found a comfortable space to enjoy a nice cup during the rainy weather. I'll most certainly be coming back again next time I'm in the area.

Very cute coffee shop. It's a little small and not much seating. Maybe like 2 tables outside? But…read moretbh they made the best with the space they had. It's very cute and even if you can't get a table, there are plenty of benches to sit. The coffee was delicious. The ulu banana bread was interesting (ulu is breadfruit, which is normally kind of weird, so I was impressed with the banana bread) I'll definitely be back :)

Cozy cafe near the corner of Waialae Ave and 11th Ave. If you're in the area and looking for a nice…read morespot to sit and sip, Bean About Town is the place to come to. Quite possibly the best part (aside from the coffee) is their covered seating area. They have lots of bench style seating & outside there are tables so it's perfect for a coffee date! I enjoyed my iced kinako hojicha & my mom a cappuccino. But they have all your faves here so there is sure to be something for everyone. The staff were readily able to give us recommendations and our drinks were out within 5 minutes on a Sunday morning. I don't come to town often, but I think I found another gem that I'd return to in the future :)

Matcha latte - better than most! They don't add water like Starbucks. Prices are fair…read more Service - the guy at the counter was nice. Patient with my questions. Ambiance- loved it! Nice, clean, music, atmosphere... all good. A few steps away from the hustle bustle. Very short walk from Lewers where all the action seems to begin. I'll definitely be coming back here!

This place is conveniently located across the street from Bottega Veneta and Gucci! It also looks…read morelike locals swing by here after their run. It's a casual spot with açaí bowls, bagels, pastries and burritos. I'd like to think their burritos are like paninis. They press them to create a charred look. We got the vegetarian burrito and it was good. They served it with Pace Picante Sauce. Their coffee was delicious and they had a water refill station. So convenient to refill water bottles on your way around town. The people were so friendly.

So one of my favorite coffee places has closed. I'd rather stick something sharp in my eye than go…read moreto the Star place, I mean, why? So many great local coffee places in the area. This is how I found Arvo. I really like the dining area in front. There is a cozy inside but it's too cozy...LOL! This was my first time, and I thought I'd try one of their signature coffees, the salted maple latte with oat milk. This was really good! Great balance of flavors! And the staff is really friendly! I must've been living under a lava rock! I have passed by here many times, but never thought to get coffee since I had my favorite place to go to. Well, now I'll be coming here. There's more on the menu I'd like to try! Mahalo Arvo!

Okay let's explain why I rated 3 stars. The matcha was a…read morebit watered down. The salmon toast was lacking cream cheese for the price & my friends meat ball plate only came with two meatballs. When there is moku kitchen across the street for happy hour, you regret not just waiting to go there. Unfortunately the food for the price is not worth it (besides aesthetics) Everything is cute but it's not reasonable in this economy