Been a long time lover of Coffee Talk. Delicious coffee and good energy. Only downside is some items are overpriced.

I was told that i would be able to combine the punchcards but was denied my free drink because I had too many. For someone that doesn't keep punchcards in their wallet, I ended up with 3 cards i wanted to combine. Dont tell people you can combine cards without explaining the limit you donuts. read more

Warning! The ice coffee here is sooo addicting! It's perfect anytime of the day. The reason I also like it here is because is because it has a genuine coffee shop feeling with a local vibe and regulars. The staff remembers you and sometimes what your order the day before. The space at Coffee Talk is perfect for meeting someone and catching up or a quick business meet up. There are lots of spaces and outlets through the shop. It's so nice to get a baked good straight from the oven, in the morning you can ask for what has just come out and pair it with a cup of coffee. Thus far I have tried their scones and bagels. The scones are the winners! The bagel and lox are also mouth watering. I also like how you can come in with your dog and order a coffee. I don't have a dog, but I find this pet friendliness to be super convenient. Who knows you might also get to pet a happy dog that is out for a neighborhood walk. PARKING: The lot behind the building is the best and cheapest place to park. Your less likely to get a $35 dollar ticket since you can pay with a card. The street meter starts early, I got a ticket at 8am /: PRICE- this is one of the very very few places where you can have a nice cup of coffee and cake for $5-6 read more

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Stumble on this by chance and totally love it. Great vibe, cool sign art wall. Good coffe, and yummy dessert to pair with. Totally recommended. read more

Love going to coffee talk! Great vibe, staff are friendly, and I always run into familiar faces there. It's a great social spot but also super nice to work from. They also have really good food for a coffee shop and their matcha lattes with oat milk are my fave! read more

My husband got a red eye and I got a lavender vanilla latte, they were both very bitter, we couldn't finish either

Across three visits to Coffee Talk in the past month, I've ordered 6 small cups of the house blend, one green tea matcha, and a slice of what I presumed to be homemade quiche. The green tea matcha was tasty (sweet, so likely made from a pre-fab mix), the quiche was on par with the cheap bakery variety, and the coffee was unremarkable other than the nearly $4 price tag. As for the service, it's slow even by hand-crafted beverage purveyor standards. The place seemed understaffed during peak weekend/holiday hours and there was no discernible division of labor; on two occasions the fellow responsible for completing sales also stepped away frequently to prepare each customer's order resulting in a longer-than-necessary wait. Why, then, do I return? This locale is highly conducive to focused work or reading. It's capacious with plenty of seating, including one semi-private room with a table for 6. The WiFi is reliable and the staff do not pressure patrons to purchase additional items to compensate for use of free internet. read more

Coffee Talk is a great place to come if you want to get some work done or meet some friends. They serve a house Sumatra blend with local ingredients. Today I had the Thai-Dee Haupia and a ham and pepper jack cheese croissant. The Thai-Dee Haupia balanced the coffee with its coconut sweetness. I prefer this drink over ice on these hot summer days. The croissant is a great snack that comes pre-made. You have the option to warm up the croissant in a community microwave that is open for everyone to use. It's small enough to make the perfect snack and will hold you over until your next meal. There's some spice from the pepper jack which is perfect with the buttery, flaky croissant. The cafe is pretty well sized filled with conversations and laughter. This is a perfect spot to start your mornings. The staff is extremely kind and offer wonderful service. Definitely coming back! read more

Talk Kaimuki - Iced Thai-Dee Haupia and ham and pepper jack cheese croissant - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

The coffee cake was good, but the service was slow and the workers were rude. I was working on my job off to the side and hadn't ordered yet because it was so crowded and the line wasn't moving. A worker came and found me and passive aggressively told me I had to order. I was planning on ordering something, but wanted to wait for the line to die down. She told me "well the line moves fast." I went to order and stood in line for 10 minutes and there were only 2 people in front of me. read more

Looking for a chill spot to vibe or get stuff done? This is the place. Their playlist is always on point, played to perfection at a volume that doesn't distract you or drown out your conversations. They have a solid variety of beverages: coffee, specialty coffee, kombucha, teas, coconut water, and a personal favorite... yerba mate. I've been coming here for so long... the people and times I've had there along the way are simply priceless. read more

My new favorite coffee shop! Plenty of drink options, laid back atmosphere, happy & quick service, and amazing drinks! I love the variety of drinks, I've had a snickerdoodle latte, Nutella, & French Vanilla, all amazing! They have some bakery & hot items available as well, which are super good too but the coffee is definitely number 1! read more

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I went to get quiche for a friend for lunch I was visiting and was disappointed to not find it at Sconees. So walked down the street to Coffee Talk to pick one up. I ask for quiche and I am told they don't have any. Why is quiche only available for breakfast? People eat it for lunch as well. Not sure what the problem is. Had to settle for a Caesar salad for myself and no quiche for my friend. I ordered a pesto bagel for my breakfast the following day. The Caesar salad was okay. The croutons were burnt and not very good. As for the bagel, I prefer mine not to be toasted and they never asked so I assumed it was not, but it was. Perhaps one should be asked whether they want the bagel toasted or not as not everyone likes it toasted. When I went to put the bagel away, the lettuce was soggy and the pesto did not even have a lid on it so the oils spilled all over the lettuce, tomato, bagel bottom and cream cheese. Why am I wiping oil off of everything? A simple lid would remedy that. When I went to eat the bagel the next day, it was stale and the tomatoes were the most tasteless tomatoes I have ever eaten. I threw away the pesto and just used the cream cheese. So I basically paid $7.50 for a stale bagel and cream cheese. I think they could do better. And, PLEASE, have some quiche available for lunch! read more

This is a good place to do homework, and they have a great selection of lattes. I've been here quite a few times and I liked the haupia latte the best. However, most of the time I've come here the coffee has tasted burnt which hides the different flavors. Just the variability in quality is why I'm giving it a lower rating, but I do enjoy it here. The people are nice. There's other places with better coffee, but the space to do work here is unmatched so far. read more

I love this place so much I literally come here every Friday and do homework. It is the highlight of my week! I always get a warm drink and a delicious scone. My favorite coffee shop ever! read more

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What can I say, Coffee talk has hands down the best coffee and pastries. The staff is very sweet, the prices are great for the quality of coffee. I absolutely love this coffee shop! If you have a chance to check it out you definitely should! read more

Nice cafe in Kaimuki and a good place to study. I'm only giving this place four stars mainly because of Kaimuki's infamous limited, paid parking (a place has to wow me in order to push me to scrounge for parking I have to pay); seemingly lack of air conditioning; and coffee that doesn't wow me so much (Hawaii has bumped up my standards for coffee). I'm holding off on three stars though because this is one of few cafes in town that are truly made for studying. Plenty of electrical outlets, seating, and tables; free wifi; and mellow music. Starbucks and boba shops blast Top 40 music (maybe to prevent customers from lingering?). Coffee Talk is pet-friendly as well. read more

I remember the first time I stepping into Coffee Talk. I was in high school and my younger sister and I needed to get our summer homework assignments done. Since then, Coffee Talk is a place that I return to frequently. The coffee is always amazing, the staff never fails to welcome you! Definitely recommend! read more

Regular drip coffee is decent. Walked in at 5:30 and was told that all their specialty drinks are not available as they packed up already. Counter person didnt even check if we need cream with our coffee as that was already put away too. Did not feel any welcome more like please hurry up because we close soon as he looked at his watch. read more

Love the vibe and food/drinks at Coffee Talk! Great people here. Always make it a point to visit when we are in Hawaii. Love it!

Today I'm writing an additional review for the ham and Monterey Jack cheese turnovers Alex provided me with as well as a generous portion of their house quiche: Firstly the turnovers as they were labeled in their container were outstandingly nice. Before biting into them it was easy to see that they were somewhat unique in the fact that the longer rectangular pieces of ham wrapped in an ivory shaded Jack Cheese was thicker and more toothsome than anything I'd eaten at the other shops selling savoury turnovers. Neither the ham nor cheese were mass produced, overly processed stuff like Starbucks, Zippy's and most American coffee shops and franchise restaurants serve. Far nicer and more satisfying than anything available on island, I'll wager. Neither Liz nor any of her crew members have made mention of new and upcoming variations on this well done take on a classic. I'd relish trying a sophisticated take on a good old fashioned Australian sausage with a signature twist. Secondly the ham, cheeses and broccoli quiche was again outstandingly good from the initially crispy, then melting soft, buttery tasting crust to the quality and quantity of the rosy-pink ham, cheeses and broccoli. The ingredients in the crust seemed a bit different than any other quiche's crust I've sampled. It had a pleasantly melting sandiness with regards to mouthfeel and then rapidly melted with tangy cleanness. Earlier I mentioned to them that I'd been reading about several French and Australian chefs making and serving a variety of savoury clafoutis to diners with good reviews. Maybe we shall soon see and then be able to enjoy some of the popular ones like; salmon and artichoke, smoked wild mushrooms and baby squid, whole heirloom tomato and mediterranean cheeses with fresh herbs, etc. soon? Local ingredients finding their way into all of these, should they offered would provide uniqueness and " terroir " as I think the French describe this quality both in wines and with other things like Brest chickens, Roquefort cheeses, etc. Looking forward to more new ideas in Coffee Talk soon. It seems to me important to appreciate independent restaurants and cafes and resist the attempts that places like Starbuck's, McDonald's and the big chain franchises to run high quality independent restauranteurs out of business. The American Dream and finer than the usually available coffees and baked treats are too important to surrender. Let's hope they are always readily available. read more

This is my go-to coffee shop for multiple reasons, it's conveniently located with lots of parking around it, though the exactly free but what is now a days. There are so many flavors of lattes and the ability to mix and match is always fun. My favorite is the Thai Dee Haupia latte. The staff is always so darn nice and friendly. Food is simple and pastries are quite tasty. Anytime anyone is in the area I always recommend coffee talk! read more

I'm really sad I don't live in Kaimuki anymore because I just found this place today waiting for my nails appointment up the street. They have the most unique flavors of coffee and blends. The design inside is really nice as well and welcoming! I stopped by and ordered the "cinnamon roll" to go cup and was so surprised by the size and quality and the price. It was 4$ something for a size that is 6$+ at your local Starbucks. It tasted really delicious and is definitely my favorite coffee now! I can't wait to try more out whenever I'm near this location and I highly recommend anyone coming here for some great tasting coffee read more

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I love the atmosphere there and food, beverages. My friend recommended this banana bread,so I tried and it's so good!! I woul come back here. I wish it opens longer. Now, it closes at 4:00pm. read more

I live in the neighborhood and used to stop by every week for a coffee and a pastry. They took soy milk off their menu and now have almond milk (water) or oat milk (oil, gross) as their dairy free options. I'm so disappointed. The last time I was in I brought my own soy milk but then my coffee was more expensive than the menu price latte! Crazy. The baristas are nice but service is very slow. Food is good and they do have a couple vegan option. read more

Wasn't a good vibe at all. Was not greeted when I walked in although there was no one else there. Stephanie at the register was not friendly and in the middle of ordering she just left. read more

I had to meet a deadline today and Coffee Talk was the ideal place to have a mocha, finish my project, and send it in using their WiFi. I then walked to Kahala Mall and back and enjoyed lunch there. Friendly customer service, plenty of seating options, some giant scones that I'm tempted to try next time. Plus a clean bathroom. Parking is meter or paid lot. And if you need to buy someone a greeting card they sell those too. read more

I usually come here when I'm waiting in line for Koko Head Cafe! My usual is some latte which is better tasting than Starbucks ones. The variety of syrups to add to coffee and espresso drinks is plentiful. My favorite part of this place is the counter of treats... from cookies to muffins and scones to hand pies, it all looks and smells heavenly! Everything I've tried I gobbled up! There's an assortment of sandwiches and salads which I've had over the years that I remember enjoying also. Definitely a fun place to study or meet friends to catch up. read more

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Cute little place at the corner of Waialae and 12Ave. I like how they have a separate room if you want it a little quieter. I enjoy the ambiance of rustic with cute vintage signs. I enjoyed the Hazelnut Latte read more

Super rude guy didn't even let me finish my order before rudely telling me to pay and taking the next guy would not recommend , it's was a place where I'd love to go and study but now it's just bad service read more

Coffee is great, pastries are delicious, everything you'd want in a coffee shop. However I do have to question their policy regarding dogs. I know they're not alone on this and it's become a phenomenon- but c'mon, you're dog is cute but where food is being served to the public, please keep your dog outside. Of course legitimate service animals are alright, but this one is clearly not. read more

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My favorite place for a quick bite in the morning. Pleasant upbeat atmosphere. Good in-house baked goods. Great coffee.

My cousin and I recently stopped by here to pick up sandwiches for lunch. It's been awhile since I last came here but the inside is much nicer than I remembered it to be- I think they might have remodeled! My cousin ordered the Greek chicken salad sandwich and I ordered the turkey avocado sandwich. For $8, it's a nice size sandwich and it comes with a pickle on the side. We took our sandwiches home to eat and while I really enjoyed my turkey avocado, my cousin was a little disappointed in her Greek chicken salad. You know how chicken salad is usually cut of pieces of chicken? Well, I think they may have missed some of the pieces of chicken because there were three really big chunks of chicken they weren't cut up. It was more of a chicken sandwich than a chicken SALAD sandwich. I would definitely come here again for their sandwiches (probably NOT the Greek chicken salad tho!) and maybe to try their pastries (which looked really good!) read more

The good: friendly service, reasonable prices, good coffee & banana bread . Cute decor. The bad : no air conditioning, unbearably hot. Tables don't seem to be cleaned. Difficult parking. They offer free wifi, which is cool, but I didn't see any electric outlets, so this may be a poor choice for working. read more

Honestly did not expect to find such an amazing coffee shop in Honolulu. First time in Honolulu but I would recommend anyone who is visiting to come and eat breakfast here. The coffee is very tasteful and smooth, and I personally loved the Acai bowl and the breakfast sandwich. The Nitro Coldbrew is very smooth and strong, I really enjoyed the environment as it was calming and very hip. Definitely deserves a 5. read more

Talk Kaimuki - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

A great long time coffee establishment in Kaimuki. I've visited several times over the past 20 years but been frequenting more often in my support of local businesses. My safety coffee shop to meet up with people has been Starbucks (like majority) but given the closure of their seating areas I've been going elsewhere since Covid and I'm loving it. I've discovered and rediscovered local coffee gems like Coffee Talk. I go at different times of day and business is consistently steady/busy so if you are needing a place to sit come early prior to meeting time or expect to wait. Parking is easy in the meter parking lot in the back. Employees are friendly and it's a small team who takes the order and prepares the food and drinks. So please be patient and gracious as it is worth the wait This visit I just got a cold brew and my friend got an iced tea. Both very good. In the past I've tried various drinks and foods and always delicious. I love when you dine in your drink is served in an actual cup vs paper. Very comfortable atmosphere. read more

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Great drinks...great food but the WORST CUSTOMER SERVICE ...the most miserable and poor attitude workers around! read more

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Rich and robust coffee. My favorite is their quiche it's always been very moist and delicious ! Love oatmeal here too. Usually order them both with coffee. It's huge mug only need one cup it's Xtra large. Servers are helpful and friendly. Great spot bring laptop. Good place meet people :) read more

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I came here to study while the girly friend got a pedicure and was pleasantly surprised with what I found. The place was very spacious and open and provided free wifi I ordered a chai latte and a tuna avocado sandwich. A few words to describe my sandwich could be: Grande! Crunchily fresh Absolutely ridiculously ginormous Seriously my sandwich was monstrous. It was chock full of healthy veggies and had plenty tuna. My chai latter was delicious as well. It came out nice, warm, and tasty in a big blue mug. I scored a seat with a nearby plug and went to work on both my studies and food. Needless to say I made it through all my food but didn't finish my studies. Oh well just another excuse to go again. read more

Talk Kaimuki - My Dinosaur sized sandwich! Rawrrrr! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

This Coffee shop is cool. It's been here for awhile and it's a great location for students of all ages. I've come here a few times and I like how big it is. There's areas in the back for people to plug in their computers and tables for large groups to gather. They have a pretty good size menu of sandwiches, bagels, and coffees. So whatever you're feeling like that day, I'm sure they'll have something to satisfy your taste buds. The staff here are friendly and nice. The last time I came here I ordered the bagel and lox. It was interesting. They toast the bagel and put everything else on the side, so you made the lox and bagel yourself. For some, that's probably the way to go, for me, I was starving and wished I didn't have to go another step just to eat. And they only gave me one cream cheese container, i know i know, it's a bit unhealthy, but that's why I got lox and bagel! For the yummy cream cheese and lox and capers =) Another great thing about this coffee shop? They have a bathroom. I have difficulty understanding coffee shops without any bathroms. I mean, you're serving coffee, people are going to have to pee! #Yelp 365 challenge-- 36/ 365 read more

Although this cafe has an amazing ambience and great customer service. I am not sure if I can return. At 9:50, I ordered two mushroom melts and a latte. I was told it would take 10-15mins. No problem, I don't mind waiting because I like fresh food. The woman who took my order was so polite and kept checking when I asked for my food. After waiting for over 30 mins, the woman who took my order offered me a free scone for the long wait. I usually don't get annoyed with things like this but it was crazy that so many people who came to order after me was sitting down eating and I was still waiting. I appreciate the lady who took my order and apologized for the wait, but wait was just too much for me. read more