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What is it about coffee in the afternoon that makes everything feel so much naughtier? It certainly brings with it a whole latte energy! Last day on Oahu and it was stop-after-stop of amazing company, laughter, good food, and lots of fun sips. At some point, someone suggested coffee. Honestly, it was a great call. Enter: Talk Kaimuki. We ordered: Matcha Latte × 3 ($7.00 ea.), Hot Matcha Latte 16oz ($5.25), Haupia Latte × 2 ($5.50 ea.), Almond Croissant ($6.00), Banana Bread ($4.50), and Lemon Cake ($7.00). Purchase Subtotal: $54.75 + Card Processing (3.6%) fee: $1.97 Now the lattes are amazing. Robust in flavor, creamy, and it had enough caffeine to make the midday need for a siesta go away. The baked goods had a mix reaction. The almond croissant was good, I heard good reviews for the banana bread, but that lemon cake is a hard pass. She looks cute but she was diabetic levels of sweet. If you're not into caffeine but are a fan of a sugar rush, feel free to get the lemon cake as your energy source. Woo! Randy S. had told us the evening hours is boozy, Thursday-Saturday. Now that sounds truly wonderful! Cheers, Kaimuki!
Update on this coffee place located In Kaimuki. I guess the name has change from Coffee Talk to Talk Kaimuki. Very busy coffee shop I ordered a Thai Iced coffee it's on the sweet side but it was ok . Support local
I love the ambiance here! The baristas are super friendly and love to talk story with you! They really make you feel welcomed. This is my go to coffee spots to study and/or do work. I always recommend this place to any and all my friends for an amazing cafe experience!
Visited Talk Kaimuki today after a pedicure to order my regular- Iced, Nutella latte with Oatmilk. I told myself to order something new, but if you know me, I go with what I like most days. The Nutella latte hits the spot if you need a pick-me-up on a busy day. Some things to keep in mind: -this area can get really busy and parking is a nightmare during lunch hours (11:30-1:30pm). All spots are also metered parking so be prepared. With a credit card or change! The ambiance in Talk Kaimuki is a chill and relaxed. This is an area where lots of college students frequent so there is a hipster vibe. Lots of folks here getting business and studying done so perfect spot if you are meeting a friend or colleague for a quick meeting.
My experience at Talk Kaimuki today deserves a 5-star. As soon as I entered, the staff was eager to take care of me. The woman who helped me was efficient, kind and skilled. Her iced latte was incredibly crafted. (The reason for the 1-star deduction has to do entirely with my other experience here. There was an employee who was condescending and rude when I asked a question.) The restrooms are clean. Talk offers free WiFi. There's parking nearby. Lots of seating for social hangouts, work/school, etc. My iced vanilla lavender latte was delicious! Coffee flavor strong, yet well balanced. The perfect amount of ice too!
If you love your coffee bold & strong- this place is it. Check their specialty drink menu, yum! They have pistachio matcha & haupia lattes, to name a few. They also have this ube chocolate bread putting. There's a wall of mini shaka hooks. Cute spot & happy baristas.
Customer service was quick and friendly, and the staff had great recommendations for their pastries. I ordered a café mocha and the Lilikoi Mango Sticky Rice scone--which completely surprised me because I normally don't care for sticky rice desserts, but this one was fantastic. I stopped by on a busy Saturday morning, and even with the crowd, the baristas were swift and attentive. I love exploring the little cafés around Kaimukī, and Talk Kaimuki is definitely worth a stop if you're strolling through the area.
Sorry to say I live close by and haven't been here in a long time and is the first time here for cocktails! I'm so happy I did. Love what they did with the place and the way they do things. The evening had a great vibe. The night we came we sat next to a couple that met exactly a year ago celebrating that they met at Talk Kaimuki and their relationship is still going. Bartenders are great not in just making their cocktails but personable and friendly. Their ideas as mixologists are amazing to watch. My friends and I were able to see how they were testing recipes .its nice to see the artistry as a mixologists. As someone who is not much a drinker, (I was this night), to see the process. The drink were delicious and unique flavors. What I really love are the different glasses. I'm all about crockery and loved the different styles. It adds to the drinks for me. The food we only had grill cheese and the popcorn and both were delicious. The Popcorn is legit! I'm looking forward to visiting again with my friends. Thanks for a great experience.
Very friendly staff. Baked goods - in house. I bought blueberry scones. Very tasty. There was a line to order. They are open when others are closed. Lots to order for breakfast and sandwiches and coffee and other drinks of course. Relaxed atmosphere.
Today I got to try the breakfast at Talk Kaimuki and found it very quiet, relaxing and calm with a tasty meal. The service was friendly and helpful.
A staple coffee shop in Kaimuki that turns into a cocktail bar at night. The space is laid out with the coffee bar and ordering counter in the center with seating on both sides. There is a good amount of indoor seating with different nooks for people to sit in. There is a good variety of coffees -- the Thai Nitro was good! The pastries are good -- especially the cinnamon rolls and I have also heard that the quiches are worth a try. The baristas are sweet and quick as well. At night, the cocktail bar is pretty self-directed as you pick up your clipboard menu and grab bottles of water on your own before heading to your table. Then, you order off your menu. We got a Sneaky Smash, Ode to Oaxaca, Curry Lemonade, and some sort of lemon non-alcoholic drink. The Curry Lemonade was different and did taste like drinking curry, if that is what you are looking for. The other drinks were enjoyed by the table, especially the lemon drink -- sweet and syrup-y. This is a great spot in Kaimuki for drinks throughout the day and into the night with parking on the street and in lots around Kaimuki.
Cafe in downtown Kaimuki on a corner spot! Parking is street parking. Really lovely atmosphere for sitting and doing work, catching up with a friend, or just enjoying a relaxing coffee morning. Good vibes! Relatively quiet even though it's busy. Open concept space with high ceilings and lots of sunlight. Coffee drinks aren't the most aesthetically pleasing, but there's a rich coffee taste, and the milk foam was well done. They sell pastries, quick bites and sandwiches as well. A bit pricier but coffee quality is worth it.
Honestly, not sure how this place is and continues to be in business. We came here to get a caffeine fix, and we regretted instantly in giving this place a try - Don't fall for their signages, since it's all false advertisement - their so-called 'Specialty Drinks' are all lies! I tried their Nitro, which was described as it being 'rich and creamy' - there was no richness or creaminess in this drink - it was bitter, watered down, and it had an off taste to it, as if they added some weird unfiltered water. With half of a sip, this was tossed. There seemed to be only one staff member on site, preparing the drinks; we come to find out that she is supposedly a 'longtime beloved employee' named Di - not sure who these individuals are, but she was passive aggressive and made us feel unwelcomed and uncomfortable. The place itself is spacious, but dimly lit; the surfaces of the tables were not wiped down properly, as it was grimy/sticky. In addition, there was a pungent odor coming from somewhere, so not sure if they have a sewage problem or something. Apparently, this place transitions into serving cocktails at 4 PM. Such a poor experience, and, unfortunately, I can't and will not support this so-called local business. Limited metered street parking in the area. +awful service +unfriendly and rude staff +improperly prepared beverages +false descriptions on items +limited metered street parking available
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A staple in the Kaimuki community--Coffee Talk is a legend when it comes to a local business well loved by all. Sunday morning rituals for the boyfriend and I now include supporting a different local coffee shop and exploring the neighborhood it resides in. What better way to kick off the new year than with a visit to my fave neighborhood, Kaimuki. We stopped by around 10am and luckily got here right on time. We arrived at the start of their morning rush. Hot tip: get a look at their menu beforehand--this place has a bountiful menu with so many options to choose from. From lattes and Americanos, to cappuccinos and cold brews, I was a bit overwhelmed at first. This place also has a large selection of baked goods ranging from savory quiches to sweet pastries, and cookies. Come hungry! All in all this place is great (and definitely popular). I ordered a lavender latte and loved every sip of my drink. If you're lucky enough this place also has a few tables and chairs out front to sit on but if you're like us and prefer to take your coffee to-go the Kaimuki neighborhood is a great neighborhood to walk and explore! read more
5 years ago
Great location, Great coffee and the Best darn Lox n Bagel in town! My apologies for not having a picture of the Lox n Bagel but, it got devoured before I got a chance to snap it. LOL! but really true. Ordering could be a challenge however. Especially if its busy. The line starts near the door and gets cramped sometimes spilling outside. A definite must try tho. read more
This place has some charm! I love the outdoor seating that allows you to sit, sip coffee, and take in the energy of Kaimuki. Once you walk in, they have an eclectic decor with a mishmash of photos, paintings, and pictures. The layout is unusual, with little nooks and crannies where tables and chairs are situated - the inside is much larger than it seems from the outside. There's a system for ordering. The line is positioned to the left of the register, and once you order, you step to the right and wait for your drinks/food and payment. They offer a stamp card where you can get a free drink after 10 purchased drinks. I don't enjoy my coffee black, but the nitro cold brew...OH MY! That's the smoothest nitro I've ever had. There's a creamy head that leaves you feeling satisfied. I love enjoying a nitro cold brew, while sitting on an outside table, facing Wai`alae Avenue, and watching the cars and people go by - it's my favorite part of my day. read more
3 years ago
Great coffee & banana bread! Lots of vegan pastries and food which was awesome. I loved the atmosphere and the staff were nice and personable:) I'd def recommend & I'll be coming back if I can read more
5 years ago
More of a place to vibe and study, but a nice, chill cafe to hang out at if you are waiting for Koko Head Cafe like we did. Make sure you have your vaccine cards and IDs if you plan to stay and sit inside. Under the specialty drinks, I got the Nutella Latte which tasted more latte the nutella. My partner got the Thai-Dee Haupia Latte with nitro which was good at first, but was mostly syrup at the bottom, so make sure you stir in between sips. You can do nitro on any of the lattes which is nice. If you are looking for parking, depending on the day, on the street could be free. Otherwise, there's a cheap paid parking across the street that we did. Overall, definitely a place students could go to to study. read more
3 years ago
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I've always had a good experience here at coffee talk. I really enjoy looking at the aesthetics of the place. I come here often to do work and not once has anyone approached me and asked me to buy something after an hour. I've gotten a variety of things before such as their Italian sodas, cappuccinos and their food! I really enjoyed their mushroom melt which turned out to be a massive sandwich. This is a cool local cafe to hang out with and chill read more
3 years ago
I can't believe I haven't walked into this coffee shop called - "Coffee Talk", especially since I grew up in Kaimuki town, and the Kaimuki neighborhood was my playground as a kid. This past Sunday I was finally able to try Coffee Talk after having breakfast, as my friend & I needed more coffee. What can say about this coffee shop? They must have been doing something right, as this large spacious coffee shop has been around since 1992. Upon walking into the shop, we were greeted right away and I ended up ordering a house blend coffee & my friend ordered an ice coffee. If you're not into coffee, they do sell other items here like baked goods/pastries, acai bowls, sandwiches, salads, breakfast oatmeal, yogurt, teas, smoothies, Italian sodas, hot chocolate, & fresh juices. Pretty cool/chill spot to relax, have a great cup of Joe, talk story, people watch, or do work. Parking - Unfortunately this business does not have any parking, but not to fret gang, as there is metered street parking around the neighborhood, or you can park in the Kaimuki municipal parking lot. If you're lucky enough, there are some spots within Kaimuki town where you can park for free, but you just gotta know where the spots are. ;) I recommend this coffee shop if you're hangin' out in the Kaimuki area. Support, & buy local! read more
5 years ago
I am not the biggest coffee drinker but while visiting the area, my roomie and I felt pretty lucky to have stumbled upon this gem. Had a great chai latte, which must've been really good, especially considering I don't really like coffee and really enjoyed the atmosphere. In addition do coffee, tea, and pastries, they also sell se other goodies. I'm someone who loves to send postcards and I found a really beautiful one that my mom still has displayed at her place. read more
My husband and I have been meaning to come here every time we visit the area, but for some reason it is always super busy. And I know why, this place is great! We finally got here on the early side and the line wasn't too bad. The staff was super friendly and they had a large selection of different seasonal flavors. We ordered a Caramel Snickerdoodle and a couple cold brews. All of the coffees were great and not too sweet. We also ordered the quiche, croissant sandwich and bagel sandwich for breakfast. These breakfast goodies were so yummy! Great start to the morning! Definitely coming back here the next time we are in Kaimuki. Love it! read more
3 years ago
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This coffee shop is great! I love the decor inside and there's plenty of tables available for those who want to get some work done. There's a great variety of drinks to choose from and they also have fresh juices as well! I got their lilikoi juice and it was very refreshing - sweet, yet tart, and tasted fresh. They also have a ton of pastries on display that look soooooo appetizing. I got their vegan oat cake which wasn't sweet at all and tasted very hearty. I also got their breakfast croissant that was great. It wasn't anything special, basically a microwaved croissant with ham, egg, spinach and cheese but yet, it was so tasty The mix of the buttery croissant with the salty filling was hitting the spot. read more
Saw an IG post about Talk, which Coffee Talk turns into from Thursday to Saturday at 6pm. Got there when they opened on a Thursday, and we had our choice of seating (counter, bar stools/tables, regular dining tables and chairs). It's great for small groups, but larger than 4 people will require negotiating seats and squeezing around a small table. Service was initially great. Our server made great recommendations for drinks based on our preferences and food. When our one slice of pizza came out, the person who brought it to the table asked if we wanted the kitchen to cut it. Waters were filled, and we were checked on. As the restaurant got busier (we were there until 9:00), we had to eventually wave servers down to order dessert and walked up to the bar to pay our check. Food was delicious! If you loved grilled cheese and juice as a kid, Talk is the place to be for grown-up versions. We had the pesto grilled cheese and the truffle grilled cheese. The latter left such an impression that I craved it the next day. For both sandwiches, I especially love that it's on focaccia from Kaimuki's Breadshop...love when local businesses support one another . We especially went for their variety pizza, which was the focus of their recent IG post. However, we were disappointed that they were only offering one type of pizza (pepperoni and pineapple)...bummers. Yet, we ordered a slice ($8) and enjoyed it, though if that was all one would eat, you might need to order 1 or 2 more, as the slices are on the smaller side. The pineapple had a tasty sweet char to it, which balanced the saltiness of the pepperoni. We also had their tiramisu with tiramisu liqueur. It actually is served as a tiramisu in a bowl and you need to dig out the center and pour in the liqueur. The cup was filled to the top, which made it difficult to not spill/waste. It was a decadent way to end dinner. Definitely returning for the truffle grilled cheese and to try more of their cocktails. I would like to see them post on IG what pizza is being served for the day, especially as we were told it can change from day to day based on what their chef wants to do. I'm waiting for that fig pizza read more
4 years ago
Yummy! The line was extremely long coming into the store so that was a good sign. Tried the Nutella latte. I liked it, but you couldn't tell it was Nutella flavored. It just tasted sweet. I'm excited to try their other specialty drinks the next time I come in! Parking in the area is a little tough. It's easiest to park in the large lots around the business in back or across the street. Give 'em a try! read more
6 years ago
Was here about a year and half ago and looked forward to visiting again. The coffee, food, and ambiance did not disappoint and was everything I remembered. Even if you don't live in the area, make it a point to try this shop. Best in town! read more
Loved this coffee shop so much that I returned twice on my trip in Oahu. The decor was cool and there was a lot of space to sit and chill. They had such a large selection of drinks and it was so hard to choose. The first time, I tried their fresh lilikoi juice and it was so refreshing and sweet. The second time I visited, I got a lavender vanilla latte and a chocolate chip scone. Both were sweet, but not overly sweet. The chocolate chip scone was great, but wasn't anything special. Had to heat it up on the side myself in a microwave. Overall great coffee spot and I'd return again. read more
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I always crave the croissant "breakfast sammie" in the mornings. I usually order it with avocado, tomato, spinach, and ham. It's a bit pricy but it also made its way into my morning routine. Coffee talk also has a variety of specialty coffees to order from. I've had the red velvet, cake, Nutella, and cinnamon iced lattes. I never came across a coffee that I didn't like from Coffee Talk. Although, I'm pretty sure they mixed up my red velvet and Nutella coffee once. It wasn't a big deal since it was my boyfriends coffee anyways. Thank you to the folks at Coffee Talk for saving the day whenever I need my caffeine fix! read more
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My friend and I needed a bite to eat so we headed to Coffee Talk...this place will knock your socks off. Large interior and beautiful decorations and vibes. I was lucky enough to meet the owner Lisa and she was so friendly. I didn't try any of the drinks on the menu, but I did get the quiche and it was delicious. I'll be back soon hungry for more! read more
5 years ago
This coffee shop has been in kaimuki for ages and our favorite Sunday go to place for coffee! It's usually a little crowded when we go but it's nice to see after we heard that their traffic was way down due to covid. We've been trying to support local more often and buying from local coffee shops is one way we've been doing so! The service is always friendly and the coffee is great. We usually get the Thai iced coffee but they have a whole bunch of specialty coffees/drinks. They also have dairy alternatives for those who are lactose intolerant. I would say the pricing is average. It's a great place to have a cup of coffee during some down time or even if you want to get some studying in, there's plenty of seating. Super cute decor, stop by If you have a chance. read more
Came in on a Thursday morning between 8:30-9, wasn't that crowded. There were alot of baked goods to choose from. I was thinking to get a quiche, but decided on a breakfast sammie. You could get the sammie on a bagel or croissant. I also decided to get a bread pudding for my dad at home since he likes bread pudding and not alot of places make it(or at least I know of). There was also a list of different drinks on a board besides the "normal cafe drinks". I decided to try the Thai cold brew latte. Drink and food came out pretty fast. I didnt really see the lady cut the bread pudding but when I got home and took it out of the bag, it was huge, didnt expect that big of a piece. The sammie was nice and toasty-cheese was melted, ham tasted like ham, spinach could have had some salt and pepper on it for a little flavor, & egg was soft. My drink was good, I do like to drink Thai coffee, but some places make it too sweet(too much condensed milk), but for me this one had enough sweetness. Next time I would like to try another sandwich or maybe the quiche with Portuguese sausage and another drink. read more
5 years ago
A cute small coffee shop on the corner of Kaimuki The interior is very nice with great selection of drinks and food you can choose from There are a few seats available inside and outside The staff are very friendly and efficient -- they make sure you get your order without having to wait too long Also a dog friendly place read more
8 years ago
Pastries are fresh and served warm. The pastrami sandwich is delicious and served hot. This coffee shop came recommended by a friend, and since I was in the area, I decided to check it out and super glad I did. Perfect place for me to get my paperwork together and have a small bite before for a meeting. Loved how relaxed this shop is, it's so roomy with lots of tables. You need to place your order at the counter, they sell coffee, teas, hot chocolate, assorted pasties, salads, hot and cold sandwiches and light pick me up snacks. I took a seat, and the friendly Barista walked my order to my table, that was so nice of her! I ordered a hot chocolate, and a blueberry muffin, both of which hit the spot and just what I needed to get my morning going. The muffin was huge and loaded with blueberries, they served my meal in such cute retro dishes to match their overall décor. Came back again a few hours later and got lunch. I ordered the hot pastrami sandwich, and a strawberry Italian soda. I enjoyed this just as much as the breakfast I had earlier. The sandwich was thin, but so full of flavor and the right portion for a light lunch in-between meetings. Limited street parking, or there are a couple of close by parking lots for a decent fee. If I lived in the area, I'd be a regular. read more
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3601 Waialae Ave
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