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    4.7 (12 reviews)

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    Nadine C.

    Refreshing beverage in Honolulu, Hawaii... Since I was in Chinatown on a Sunday when metered street parking is free, I tried to find Sweetyee because my friend, Angel H. was there and wrote a review with photos. She was right when she said to look for the bright pink storefront! The entrance is on Maunakea Street - even though the address is Hotel Street. Sweetyee is located across the street from Sing Cheong Yuan Bakery. This is a takeout only vendor with a kind woman doing everything... taking orders, making change, pounding up the lemons and other fresh fruits, and heat sealing the cups. She's awesome! My watermelon lemon tea was wonderful on this sunny April morning! Wishing this new business much success!

    Myra G.

    This small little place is a gem!! Was so thirsty and hot and we stumbled upon this place. Two ladies working hard filling to go orders and anyone coming up to order. They definitely have the system down operating seamlessly. We ordered the mango pomelo sago smoothie and I highly suggest it. I would come back just for this drink it was so delicious!

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    Angel H.

    I haven't been to Chinatown in a while. I was there today to get dim sum for lunch. As we were walking down Maunakea we saw this new boba and smoothie shop. You can't miss it. It's the only pink storefront on the street. It was a hot day, so we wanted something to quench our thirst. We decided to try the mango pomelo sago $7.99. It was delicious. It was creamy, sweet and had bits of real mango in it. It was a lot better than how most boba shops make it. The two other drinks I want to try are the papaya smoothie and cheese foam watermelon tea. There was one person working in the shop. The woman was the cashier and made the drinks. She was nice and efficient. The drink came out fast.

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    Good price for the size of the drink. Taste is good. Owner was nice. I found out the whole shop is a one women operation so I'm very impressed. I'm always happy to support local businesses.

    I bought their mango sago pudding by chance, and the fruit was very fresh and the taste was perfect. The next day I went back and bought their fruit tea, which was also delicious. I highly recommend everyone try it. The smiling owner made me very

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    23 days ago

    The young lady making our delicious pineapple and lemon tea is always smiling and so kind. We love coming here.

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    Kona Coffee Purveyors

    Kona Coffee Purveyors

    4.4
    (2.6k reviews)
    3.3 mi
    $$

    Good things come to those who wait. I only wish there were more people here specifically waiting…read morefor the coffee because it was absolutely delicious! Sadly, it seemed more folks were there for the pastries though. First off, I'm surprised I found such a fabulous cup of coffee in what feels like the epicenter of tourist life on this island. While visiting another island nearly establishment had signage stating they served Kona and/or Hawaiian coffee, but nearly every establishment's coffee was absolutely awful. Seeing the location I fully expected them to phone in the coffee, but it's clear that coffee comes first here, even if many of the guests are trying to get pastries! You'll be shocked by the line, but just know the staff is efficient and it moves fast. They offer a variety of their own locally roasted beans here, with options for batch brew, espresso drinks and even pour overs (impressive considering the volume of customers). The coffees are well described and the baristas have the additional knowledge you may be seeking when you order, and all in all this went as quickly as I could have expected. Truly, the coffee was delightful, and the fact I was drinking a hot drink on an extremely hot day didn't even phase me. I wanted so badly to bring home a bag of each one, but given that everything is more expensive in Hawaii, these were all 4x the price of the specialty coffee I buy on the mainland and I just couldn't make it happen. What will happen is me telling everyone to visit this shop when they're in Hawaii because it is 100% worth it. Won't you consider opening one in Reno NV?

    Long line, oven was broken, so only coffee and desserts available…read more Ordered a "Kona" coffee for $5. Quite frankly it's one of the worst cups of coffee I had. Watery, flavorless. This can't be Kona coffee, and if it was, they don't know how to brew it. Terribly horrible, really expensive coffee. Don't bother.

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    Bluetree Cafe - Kaka'ako

    Bluetree Cafe - Kaka'ako

    4.2
    (93 reviews)
    0.9 mi
    $$

    When I visit a new coffee shop, I always make sure there's adequate parking, seating, WiFi (if I'm…read moregonna do work), and a bathroom. Bluetree has become one of my top coffee shops in town for checking all of these boxes! There's parking in their structure (scan QR code in the cafe to register your license plate #), plenty of seating inside (upstairs/downstairs), and WiFi if you plan on doing work. My go-to drink as of recently has been their Kulolo Crunch Latte. I also loved their Coconut Cloud Matcha -- they use Wai Koko coconut water! For the most part, people in the shop are doing work and being productive so it's not too overstimulating like many coffee shops I've been to. If you're looking for just a chill place to grab a coffee or matcha and lock in, I'd recommend checking out Bluetree in Kaka'ako!

    I finally got the time to check out this place after I heard about a kulolo crunch latte. Anything…read morekulolo ima need to try it out! Parking: depends on the day & time you go but they do have a pay parking garage right across the street or if you get lucky with street parking but you also have to pay. Service: when I walked in it looked just like a mainland coffee shops I've been too. Pretty cool & clean inside. They do have an upstairs sitting. So of course I got the "KULOLO CRUNCH LATTE" but sad to say ima have to give this a 4/10. It just tasted like a regular coffee with crunch. I really tried hard to get that taste of the kulolo but I didn't. I also let my mom & daughter try & they didn't taste any kulolo.

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    So pretty!!!
    Plantoem

    Plantoem

    4.7
    (183 reviews)
    4.4 mi
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    Locally owned & operated
    Boutique

    We need more plant shops like this on island!…read more I love coming here to get my plant fix. The plants are so beautiful and every time I go, an employee has helped me. It was also very nice because I wanted a specific plant and they took my name down so they can let me know when it comes in. One of my favorite plant shops on island!

    Iniital visit the other day to Plantoem...a cafe / plant nursery. It's been open for awhile on…read moreWaialae Avenue in what may be the smallest two-story shopping plaza in town, Lafite Plaza. Go up the ramp to dedicated parking stalls for patrons; avoid the stalls demarcated, reserved. There are street metered stalls along Lafite and, the adjacent structure, Kaimuki Plaza. Plantoem offers a relaxing ambiance upon entrance. Navigate the jungle of plants to access the cafe counter. I requested the Yerba Mate which is only available for in-house. A container with filtered straw was provided alongside a thermal carafe...there was enough hot water for 2.5 servings. The barista was a bit bemused when I ( humorously ) mentioned I swallowed some sediment from the straw...not being used to drinking yerba mate in this traditional way. I felt a little less of a gringo after that beverage. The main dining area is to the left. A nook to the back of the counter is a laptop/device free zone...and I sat in that hideaway...perused a book on interior design ( a few books are available) ...and enjoyed the yerba mate. Hours are from 700a till 500p - Mondays thru Thursdays. Fridays are 700a to 700p. Saturdays are 1000a - 700p. Sundays: 1000a until 500p.

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    Excellent Macchiato coffee and canelé pastry at Plantoem Café in Kaimuki Honolulu Hawaii
    Excellent Macchiato coffee and canelé pastry at Plantoem Café in Kaimuki Honolulu Hawaii
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    Great music and drinks at Plantoem Café in Kaimuki Honolulu Hawaii
    Plantoem Café in Kaimuki Honolulu Hawaii hosts many local artists events for the community .

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    Hello Again

    Hello Again

    4.4
    (91 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    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...

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    Inside the shop
    Haupia Matcha Latte (Oat Milk)
    Haupia Matcha Latte (Oat Milk)
    Haupia Matcha Latte is yummy!

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    Haupia Matcha Latte is yummy!
    The Curb Kaimuki

    The Curb Kaimuki

    4.5
    (514 reviews)
    4.3 mi
    $$

    I've been a big fan of their coffee for a long time, but never actually made it to the cafe until…read morerecently. I loved the spot! It's super easy to get here walking around Kaimuki, or there's free ample parking right behind the business with a rear entrance too. It's cozy with a great bar area, small tables for conversation or work, and a wine and beer selection for evenings. On my visit I had a black iced coffee and a coffee cake; both were delicious! The staff was welcoming and friendly. Prices were reasonable for the quality. I'll definitely be back soon!

    curb...idk about you bro. i'm gonna be a bit harsh since they market themselves as specialty and…read morealso i am a picky over- caffeinated brat. first location - LITERALLY on the curb of some small strip. funny looking decor, try to find the pic of the abg. that means asian baby girl by the way. service was fast and nice especially since we came 10 minutes before closing. cortado was okay. tad bit overextracted. decent amount of brightness, some chocolate notes that are masked by the bitterness. idk if this was their recipe today but i saw a piece of paper saying 18g in 30 g out. that ratio is unfortunately not working for me! not sure if they pulled too long or this was just a crappy ristretto . however milk was steamed well! the matcha latte belongs on the curb, homeless depressed and broke. tastes like cow milk and not the lush greenery of japan. at least it was hand whisked but WOW did they just like whisk green milk powder or what?? UGHHH i really wanted to like this place too. maybe i'm just more sensitive to espresso right now since i'm on my deriod

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