I was out and about with my bff Andrea at Ka Makana Ali'i, and we stopped by to enjoy our free Auntie Anne's pretzels for T-Mobile Tuesdays. I remembered fondly that The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf had given me a free cup of water during my last two visits. This time, they charged me 50 cents, which was completely fine. I'm still grateful for the other times they gave me grace. Andrea ordered the lychee iced tea, and it had such a nice kick! The tea was perfectly brewed, and the lychee left a very distinct and refreshing aftertaste. The barista originally recommended the plantation iced tea, which is one of the many local drinks they carry, but she mentioned that the lychee was her personal favorite. Of course, Andrea had to give it a try, and it did not disappoint! Another win was the ice. It was the perfectly chewable nugget ice! If you know, you know. Sometimes the ice makes the whole drink even better. Great service, great barista and you can tell she gave even better service and that the customers love her because her tip jar was full, which makes me very happy. Shout out to Charisse. read more

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I was so excited to drink this refreshing drink lol I for got to take picture of my drink, its is empty lol love me some good drink Mare read more

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf - The Strawberry Frapp - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

WOW, WOW, WOW! Great customer service! So patient, so kind, gave us options to try! Their drinks are absolutely fantastic! I love that their sugar free is a powder. It is absolutely out of this world! I do wish they had more sugar free options other than just vanilla! The restaurant was packed, but even then, it was well stocked, and VERY clean! Highly recommend trying it! They even have Hawaiian exclusives! I will definitely be returning! Compared to other coffee chains, their sugar free is the BEST tasting! I prefer it over Starbucks! read more

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

Service- 5 stars Ambiance- 3 stars Food and drinks- 5 stars I love the service at this location. I ordered a large, peppermint mocha, hot latte and it was delish! The female who took my order was so nice and let me know that they still had the peppermint syrup. Normally, this flavor is gone right after the holiday season but they still had it and I was elated! The only reason I give the ambiance 3 stars is because this location can get tricky to access with the parking lot being so congested. There is a Cheesecake Factory, CPK, and a bunch of other food spots in the same corner at Ka Makana Ali'i so def give yourself time to find parking. read more

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My coffee was order was taken quickly however, I waited 10+ minutes before my coffee was ready and people after me got their coffee order before mines. I would not recommend coming here if you are on a time crunch. read more

Personally my go to drink spot as a college student. Very affordable and expansive menu, always putting out new and exciting drinks. I personally really like their flavored teas and matchas. Great place to study or get a refreshing drink while you shop or post gym. Probably the only drink spot I actually get to use my reward cards too. read more

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

Refreshing beverage in Kapolei, O'ahu, Hawai'i... The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf (CBTL) at Ka Makana Ali'i was recommended to me by the Pearl City location! Why? Pearl City said that they're one of the last stores to receive merchandise and that Kapolei gets shipments first! Really??? I went to ask about the new Tokidoki collaboration... They didn't know anything about it. I showed them the posts and emails from the mainland... they said that Hawaii is behind by maybe two months? I was advised to check the CBTL Hawaii Instagram page. Wow. Okay... since I'm there and it's the weekly Thursday promotion in August, I will try a Caramel Mocha Ice Blended drink. It was delicious... especially because it was a hot summer (August) day! Service was very helpful and efficient! Thanks to the staff for answering my questions about the merchandise! You're all very kind and patient! Thank you also for the clean, air-conditioned, bright environment! You have a great place in the food court area... an end unit! read more

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Tyler at this location is wonderful; great with making a suggestion, such a positive attitude and a bright light. Glad I stopped by today.

Still our number one go-to every morning! Huge thanks to Taylor, Tehani, and the entire morning crew for always providing amazing service. We recently tried the turkey and egg burrito (recommended by a Starbucks employee), and OMG--I'm so glad we did! It's now my top pick, perfectly paired with my Americano. Pro tip: add some salsa on the side--it's a total game changer. You might even want to grab more than one because they're that good! read more

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf - So good if you want it crunch ask for it be toasted longer. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

I didn't expect much from this Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf. But I was surprised. The place was neat, and it had that really good coffeehouse smell, that reminded me of European Starbucks. When I arrived, the line looked a bit long, but it moved quickly. The girls behind the counter were working hard and still kept a positive attitude. Wow. I eyed the pastries but... they looked like they had just been defrosted, so I went with a drink instead. I ordered the Peach Jasmine Cold Brew Tea. I'm usually cautious with new drinks, but this one was refreshing. Peachy without being candy-sweet. The vibe was nice too. A mall corner where you can pause, sip, and not feel like you're in a food court. I even dropped some tips in the jar. Only critique: napkin shortage. At the self-serve station there were none. The barista handed me some when I asked though, so not a dealbreaker. read more

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I recently stopped by The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf and had a pleasant experience overall. The atmosphere was exactly what you'd expect from a coffee shop- comfortable, welcoming, and inviting. The staff greeted me warmly upon arrival, which set a positive tone for the visit. I ordered the Horchata Dry Iced Americano and was impressed with the execution. I watched the drink being prepared, and everything appeared carefully measured. The espresso was pulled nicely, resulting in a well-balanced beverage where neither the coffee nor the horchata flavors overwhelmed the other. I also tried the Salami Pesto Sandwich and opted to have it heated. While the sandwich had good flavor, I found the herb profile to be a bit overpowering, making it difficult for the savory flavor of the salami to come through. That said, I understand these sandwiches aren't made in-house, so this is more feedback on the product itself rather than the café. The staff prepared it well, and the quality and service during my visit were excellent. Overall, a solid visit with excellent beverage preparation and friendly service. read more

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf - Salami Pesto Sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

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This review is not about the quality or taste, but of their rewards program, or lack thereof. Extremely frustrating experience at The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf in Kamakana Ali'i Mall. It's ridiculous that this location refuses to honor the rewards and programs offered on the mainland. If you're not going to abide by the same programs as the rest of the U.S., then why even brand yourself under the same name? From my perspective, this is a complete failure to honor the standards of the franchise you're operating under. I drove out of my way just to grab a coffee here, expecting the same consistency I've experienced elsewhere, only to be disappointed. You can make all the excuses you want, but it comes across as laziness or a lack of commitment to the brand. Hawaii deserves better than this. Come on, Sullivan Family - if you're going to partner with a big name like Coffee Bean, do it right. read more

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When I tasted that strawberry mocha, "Oh my God ! It was like a hug from Jesus. "Let me tell you that it tasted incredible . Excellent customer service from Jaron and Logen. "Really was the best experience an a perfect day" "Thank you" read more

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf - A strawberry mocha. Giggle Giggle - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

Came here one morning for my coffee since my normal location was out of it, and let me tell you- 2 man crew, in the morning on a MONDAY? Bruh. These guys HANDLED THAT! Long line and all? Drinks was pumping out AND drinks came out correct. Super happy w/ my experience here, esp since this isn't my normal location. read more

Personnel/ staff need to be in attendance when a possible customer comes in and gets no response, no one/staff never came to the counter to provide service- I called out for assistance but got no response so I left disappointed. read more

I like coming here for drinks. My favorite is the plantation iced tea. One visit they didn't have it so I got the mango iced tea. This was delicious. Too much ice in my drink though. Kind of a rip off. The inside had tables to sit on to enjoy your drink. I usually come here with my food friend. Inside seemed pretty descent and clean. I definitely enjoy their drinks. You get a free stamp card if you ask or the girl gave me one which was nice. Friendly service here.. read more

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Always a great place for meetings or studying! This is one of the few coffee shops left with outlet chargers and a lot of seating options. Staff is super nice and they give samples every so often! I love coming here whenever I'm out and about on the west side. Food is always fully stocked & drinks are always made on point ^__^ read more

My friend and I have gone to this location on Saturdays at around noon and we've had the same guy make our drinks- I kid you not he's so quick and efficient. And when I say quick I mean the second I order and pay, my drink is OUT. I've gone to other locations and the way this guy makes the drinks is hella impressive. We love you, that one guy that works saturdays around noon read more

I honestly have no problems when I come here, the workers are always so sweet and very quick when working! But, I came in today for 3 drinks. The girl Emily, was helping me was very rude. She had an attitude since she took my order. I had asked her if I was able to redeem my stamp card the same time it got fully stamped, which I didn't know I couldn't. And she answered with slight attitude. I brushed it off because I know what it's like to work in food industry so I figured she might've just had a bad shift so I tried being understanding. It wasn't until she passed my drinks out. I ordered no whip in one pure chocolate and there was whip placed so I kindly asked and said "I'm so sorry but I asked for no whip in this one." She looked at the drinks and looked back up towards me with the stinkiest facial expression which was honestly so rude. To add on, my drinks came out looking sloppily made and my hazelnut ice blended was overly sweet. read more

Usually order the frappes and coffee but decided to try something refreshing. I tried the new hibiscus tea because it looked pretty lol. It was tarty not too sweet just okay. I guess I should stick to the frappes or try there other teas. Like any other coffee place it was nice and clean!! The young man who helped us was attentive and nice. read more

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf - Hibiscus tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

I wanted to like this, but they don't offer whole milk as an option so having coffee with skim milk really didn't taste that great. I understand the concept because milk is expensive, but I wasn't expecting it to be just okay. The coffee was average tasting, nothing special. It was a decent price given the size, but the flavors didn't stand up to my liking. Outside of the just alright coffee, the staff was very friendly and the service was quick. They didn't waste time making it. It was nice and clean inside too for being in a popular mall. I won't return just because the coffee doesn't do it for me, but if you like non-traditional dairy, you'll enjoy it. read more

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf - Iced caramel latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

Stopped by Coffee Bean at Ka Makana Alii today (our usual spot) and, as always, we had such a great experience. Tyler always makes our drinks exactly how we like it. He's always so kind and always has a smile on his face too. I also have to mention how this location is always clean and tidy! Thank you again Tyler! read more

My favorite place to get my matcha fix. I ask for a matcha ice blended with Thai walls also known as condense milk so good!! They have stamp cards so make sure you get it so you can get a free drink when your card is filled. read more

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf - Matcha blended with Thai walls - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

Yum! Chocolate Coconut ice blended. I usually have the Cookie Butter. I asked the barista for her opinion. As soon as she said "it tastes like an Almond Joy," I was sold!!! Plus today is $3 Thursday, perfect time to try something new. Great recommendation- it's onolicious!!! read more

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf - Chocolate coconut ice blended. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

Located in the food court at Ka Makana Alii, this place is convenient as it is close to the parking lot and you can easily run in and out if you're in a rush. On this day, I ordered a Sea Salt Caramel Latte. I forgot to say extra hot but it was still good. I did not make any modifications and the coffee to milk ratio was perfect. Some places put too much milk or make it extra bitter. The service was good. The employees were courteous and thanked me for coming in. The only downside (hence less one star) is that they charge 51 cents for a cup of water. Hey, if I'm already spending $7 for coffee, they can't give me a small cup of water? read more

Not the friendliest staff .. and quite busy as almost all tables were taken at 1030am .. but there's plenty of outside seating in Ka Makana Ali'i Got a salmon bagel and Vietnamese cold brew. The cream cheese to salmon ratio is off but having the option to toast just the bagel is a win read more

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf - Salmon bagel, Vietnamese cold brew - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

Their coffees are the best and I love their fruit drinks too! My son can't get over their cake pops and brownies too! This CBTL is located at Kamakana Ali'i, it's small but the service is great and always crowded! read more

I love their daily specials! Today? Large Vietnamese cold brew! Extra crushed ice for me. From teas to assorted coffees not to mention food! Yes, due to Covid take out only but it's a drink right? That cold brew was so refreshing with that touch of condensed milk flavor. Not overly sweet but so cold and refreshing. read more

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I just walked out. Casher takes my order. I ordered to thisty thursday special, matcha cookies and cream blended, with oatmilk. I understand oatmilk is an upcharge. No whip. I can my drink. 1. Sloppy 2. Wrong -- no cookies added 3. Server tells me there is an upcharge, telling me "it doesnt say cookies and cream and its $1.00 more. I tell her I ordered the spcial, thats what I ordered. She tells "its ok next time" 4. WRONG AGAIN!! I SHOWED HER THE INSTAGRAM PICTURE!!! She continues to give me attitude that "the cup doesnt say cookies" -- I DONT WRITE ON THE CUP! I responded, I dont write on the cup, cmon you guys communicate -- HOW IS THIS ON ME? 5. I remembered, Im at a mall. Teenagers work at this location, expect bad customer service. 6. NOT ALL LOCATIONS ARE LIKE THIS GO SOMEWHERE ELSE 7. INFINTEA IS ACROSS THE WAY, BETTER CHOICE! I never get bad service there. Have a good day read more

Shopping at Foodland Kapolei is always an adventure......my main focus was getting a Birthday Cake for my Gran Girl....so here I go...bakery Dept here I come....so many cakes...so little time....I saw a refrigerated section with beautiful fresh Chantilly cakes....Yes!Yes! That's the one I'll get....fortunately there is a awesome young man who can personalize a greeting on the cake....thank you..it was pretty in Pink!!! I had to check out their Gourmet Section...wow so many German goodies....cookies...cakes..candies...and some yummy Stollen to....I'm glad my cousin who lived in Germany always said how she enjoyed these treats!! I if course had to buy a bunch... Oh oh!! I can't leave Foodland without checking The Coffee Bean n Tea shop....so many choices....but I'm curious about this Holiday Drink......."Winter Dream Tea Latte".....yes, I'm ordering one....large please....the Barista was super nice n completed my order quickly....I took my first sip....and WOW....I was transported to Vail Colorado in front of a raging fireplace...looking out to a snow filled field....yes...this drink is All about the Holidays....delightful n warm n yummy!! I'll be back for more....bringing my Besties with me ...so we can enjoy the Holiday Season....despite all the rushing n stressing!! read more

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This my second time I been back to this one. And how they did my food was really awesome! Avs and my drunk is super good! I will be back in supporting them again I. The future etc keep up the good work in request people request etc and super good in doing that . read more

January 27,2023 - Friday Braxton is definitely a great barista because I really don't drink coffee we went for one of my besties since she was heading to work so she needed her coffee intake. Just a group of people was inside sitting & it seemed like a business meeting as well. Since I was just checking the menu I noticed they served Lemonade, which I was thinking OMG I can get something to drink. Since I couldn't figure out what Lemonade drink I wanted, the barista actually offered us that he can make our drinks. Since I couldn't decided I wanted the strawberry & Li Hing Lemonade. Which was amazing & he even asked if I wanted seeds in it as well. Drinks came out quickly & I like this location since the icee is like small & easier to eat. Overall, my drank was tasty & I wouldn't go to any other location since I did try the one at Malama in Makakilo & it's NOT THE SAME. Check them out if you get Braxton let him whip up your drank! You won't be disappointed. read more

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf - Strawberry + Li Hing Lemonade - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

I have to say I had a great experience with this place! The staff was friendly and answered all of my questions in regards to their drinks. I don't remember the exact name of my drink but it Matcha Tea and it was delicious! It was a great treat for a hot day. I highly recommend! read more

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf - Matcha freezie - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

Don't know how to make foam for espresso drinks. She tries, then gives up and puts a lid on drink, still needing a least an inch of foam. Smiles and pretends she doesn't hear you. read more

Took forever for triple espresso and would not accommodate a side of brown sugar milk to go

Always amazing service with Ka Makana Ali'i staff! So sweet & they work as quick as they can with drinks! Drink comes out right every time and never leaves me disappointed The seating area is always neat & clean, great place to have a meeting or for a study session! Love this location to the bone! read more

This is our go to location because it's located the closest to our house. The store is always clean when you walk in and you always get greeted with a smile and a hello once you walk into the door. Today we ordered a extra large sweet tea, extra large mango lemonade and a small cookies and cream (no coffee). Our drinks came out in a timely manner. Because we walked to the mall, we were able to order our drinks and have a seat for a few minutes before walking back home. Lots of chairs inside the store. They also have a variety of merchandise that they sell. From flasks to cute little cups. Next to the merchandise they also have a variety of desserts. I love their macaroons and their rice crispy treat. read more

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf - Desserts - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

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I always prefer CBTL over the other guys! I just wish there were more locations to compete, otherwise I wouldn't even be visiting THEM. So, literally on the west side that I know of, there's Makakilo, Kapolei Foodland, Ka Makana, and Ewa Foodland locations. Pearl City drive through would be the next closest to me (Mililani)... Where's the Central Oahu love? Pupukea is not close enough! Please get in the Mililani Foodland! Anyways, this location is really nice. Spacious, lots of comfy looking seating, noise level to a minimum. Also, located in the food court area so bathrooms are nearby. I always love seeing what's the MOJO Monday deal, and everything I've gotten so far has been great. I'll always support CBTL but please hear my plea, Mililani needs you... I need you! read more

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Stopped by to get a quick drink. The girl at the counter was super friendly--I got a matcha blended. A guy started my drink while she rang me up. By the time I got my receipt, my drink was done. I was like wow, you guys are fast. They were stoked that I noticed what an awesome team they made, super sweet people and the drink was perfectly blended! read more

Asked for a hot drink got an iced drink. Not sure why, my name is on the cup so it must be mine. It tasted great and while sitting in the food court, I was actually so glad I was given the iced drink as the sun was shining and I was enjoying the light breeze! That you for a great start to my weekend! read more

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf - Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii