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    Surfers Coffee Kaka'ako

    4.1 (12 reviews)
    Closed • 7:00 am - 1:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Craig T.

    Today I met a friend at Surfers Coffee located on Waimanu St. Never thought there's a coffee shop located here. From the front door it looks like a warehouse but once you walk in there's sitting area along with the order counter . I ordered an iced caramel macchiato it was made with good Kona coffee beans it was very flavorful. Downside the location is kinda out of nowhere it's on the side street I probably won't be coming back soon unless I'm in the area . Support local

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    Julie C.

    Surfers coffee is a cozy coffee shop located in Kaka'ako. Their main location is located in Wahiawa, but this new location only serves drinks, but plans to serve food in the future. They just opened this last fall around October or November 2025. There is a private parking lot with free parking. Lots of options for coffee drinks, and tea, a little pricey, but I do appreciate their mission to help their community. They give high school kids with special needs some job training in their coffee shop. This is especially important since many places won't even consider hiring anybody with a disability. They only had one person working during my visit, so you need to be patient as it's a bit slow to get the coffee out. The atmosphere is very cozy and inviting. I can see that people would like to hang out here for awhile and read a book, study, or work on their computer. They also have a thrift store in the middle of the coffee house, which is definitely unique! I had a chance to check out the thrift store as well and I thought it was pretty cool. I plan to come back again to support this coffee house, hoping that they'll start serving food soon!

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    Irene M.

    Keeping it Kaka'ako... I absolutely love that Surfers Coffee is now in Kaka'ako though it's very different from their Wahiawa location which I think it's great since it shares its spot with The Vintage Hawaii. Located in Kaka'ako Business Center that has a few customer parking stalls painted in yellow lines which always appreciated especially in this part of Kaka'ako sometimes is difficult to find. Walking in I didn't know what to expect and was just so thrilled to see how clean and spacious it was along with several types of seating in a separate area from the coffee bar which is so bright and welcoming with various merchandise and menus including their "underground drink menu" featuring various crafted coffees but they had me at "Nutella Mocha" which is dark mocha latte with Nutella...ya that was hard to resist and loved it was simple. The staff is very awesome and friendly as I asked various questions where they filled in information that there's also a pottery area and that classes will be available soon these kind of craftiness I do love in a place that shares its passion for the community including collecting school supplies is so heartwarming. Love a place that supports local in so many ways and that opening at 7am is also great for those that early start in their day. Thank you!

    Lily D.

    fun new find in a random Vintage store in Kakaako! There is SOME parking available in their private lot but most of them were taken and i luckily got the last stall that was reserved especially for the coffee shop. there was a lot of people who hung out so thats probably why there isnt a lot of parking. They don't have a food menu yet other than burritos, but i did see a few pastry items on display. There was also one worker at the coffee shop to take your order, make your coffee and ring up your vintage finds purchase. I also noticed that they have pottery classes too! lots of open seating and beautiful space inside! it's really quiet in there tho since most people looked like they were on their computers, so not the best place to catch up and talk loudly. LOL. I got the Kakaako cold brew which only came in one size. I dont remember how much it cost since i can't find my receipt.

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    Debra B.

    Kakaʻako has a new coffee spot, and it's definitely worth checking out. The space has a fun nostalgic vibe. The Nutella Mocha was good and definitely worth stopping in for. Loved the amount sweetness it had. I also browsed around the vintage items that were in the shop. Found some unique finds..from Aloha shirts to figurines. The only downside is that parking is pretty limited, so you may have to circle the block or walk a bit. Overall, it's a great addition to the neighborhood, and I'd definitely come back.

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    29 days ago

    cute and cozy atmosphere and lots of thrift goodies. the actual cafe (products and service) were pretty mid, and very slow as well.

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    3 months ago

    There was a group of 12 of us and they accommodated us with no problem. Everyone loved this place.

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    1.2 mi•Downtown

    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.

    Hello Again is a cute little spot in Chinatown that's perfect for a quick matcha pick-me-up,…read morewhether you need to get some work done or just relax after strolling the neighborhood. They have small tables and cubicle-style setups with charging ports, so it's easy to settle in, sip, and work if you want. I came mainly to unwind and try a few of their matcha drinks. The banana bread latte is one I personally like, and the haupia matcha has a nice coconut kick. The ube matcha latte was just okay--the matcha overpowered the ube and the flavor kind of drifted. Not sure if the powder was a bit heavy that day or if the water temperature played a role, but I wouldn't order that one again. There are still other flavors I haven't tried, plus milk alternatives like oat milk available. A fun touch is the cameras they place on the tables so you can snap photos of your drink, yourself, friends, or whatever. Just know they may post some of the pics on their social media from time to time--it's a cute way to bring the community together. Hours are short, so check their socials before heading over. Overall, I love the aesthetic of the café and the matcha is decent for a quick fix. I'd definitely come back.

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    Such a nice treat after laying at the beach for several hours. I got the tropical bowl and it was…read moredelicious! Very refreshing. The staff is very friendly and ready to help with your order. I love the vibes from this place, vibrant colors and very much sun-kissed energy. I see this business is marked as temp closed -- it is very much open lol.

    Super late review -…read more I'm sad. I really wanted to love this place but I just couldn't. I don't want to be that person when this place has an overall rating of 4.5 but this is just my honest opinion. I got the blue dream and yes it was very ascetically pleasing, but it was just too icy. Before coming to this place i read a couple of reviews that also said the same thing and i didn't understand what that meant, but now I do. There are a lot of flavorless, just regular, small shards of ice in the bowl. On top of that, the moment I received my bowl, it was already borderline melted. So that got me thinking, how can it be melted and icy at the same time? The only explanation that I can think of is just ice additive/fillers. It's not pure cold acai or whatever is in the bowl you choose, but there's a mixture of ice in it too. Yes I understand, it's Waikiki, everything is more expensive, but the added topping prices on top of the already expensive bowl prices just don't make sense. You want a beautiful looking bowl with a lot of different toppings, yet some toppings can go up to 1 dollar PER topping. I don't know if I've just been spoiled by a couple places in SoCal, but at those places they have unlimited toppings and those bowls are the best that there is. I'm not bringing any bias from other locations, but this is just an honest review based on my experience today.

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