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    The Curb Kaimuki

    4.5 (512 reviews)
    Closed 6:30 am - 2:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    THE CURB KAIMUKI ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Larene U.

    Consistently great drinks and super chill place to hang out. Devin and his team always do a great job. I love the hot drinks because the latte art is beautiful! But for iced I always opt for the lavender or pandan matcha. The pandan is also sourced from a personal garden! Super fresh! I also always try to pop in when Hana Quon brings in her famous baked goods - it's the perfect compliment for Curb's delicious drinks!

    Mikey H.

    I was in need of coffee. I had just picked up a chocolate croissant from The Local General, and coffee would be great. When I arrived there was a sign that said the coffee bar was closed. He: The wine bar is open... Why not? I ordered a glass of the bubbly. I didn't catch the name but it was light with a slight citrus finish. It was really good! The bartender was very sweet. She said she really liked this sparkling wine too. Okay, I had three glasses....LOL! But it went very well with my chocolate croissant. I was able to get some work done, and the space has a different vibe from the morning. So if you get here and you can't get coffee...the wine bar is open...

    Steven N.

    Came here for a quick coffee break after lunch but didn't get a picture of the coffee, instead got a picture of the wines on the wall lmao. great service, menu looked abundant and scrumptious. Fair value as well, cheaper and tastier than chainbucks, support local as well too. will come to grab a coffee again when in the area!

    The front of inside with passionfruit pie
    Christina M.

    Love this place!!! Love the clean lines and relaxed vibes here We ordered the pandan latte, almond croissant, and the passion fruit pie. I would definitely try the passionfruit pie since it has this nice balance of tangy, lightly sweet, creamy with a nice crust. Almond croissant is so delicious as well!! It has a nice all around flavor to it Staff is awesome here too!! Cheers!

    Grateful for staff, tooo
    Safari C.

    I'm not sure how they do it but tea lovers, this is the spot to select. The baristas handle the steep so you don't have to worry about tea bags and it is the perfect amount and mouthfeel. This place was once my go to spot for ice matcha-canos. If you're a matcha lover, the lattes are fun too but the canos give you a chance to taste and appreciate their quality matcha pick. Don't sleep on the tea at The Clurb.

    Dan A.

    Traditional scones...drier than some bakeries/cafes...and that is fine with me. Blueberry scone is excellent. I got a Flat White...also, very good.

    Angel C.

    FAVORITE COFFEE AND BAKE SHOP ON OAHU! If I lived in Kaimuki rather than the Westside, I would be flat out broke and overweight lol! To be honest, Oahu has a plenty of great coffee options, some which roast their own coffee. Yet The Curb is somehow the only shop I know on island that focuses on the coffee AND the pastries. I love this place so much that whenever I have a random weekday off, as long as I don't have any morning appointment, I make the drive here. The pastries are why I bypass many other coffee shops for The Curb...and I live on the Westside! I make the trip from the Westside to Kaimuki just for The Curb, even if I have to circle around the block for free street parking, even if the seating area availability is hit or miss. Yes, I'd rather save money for high quality pastries than on parking lol. The main drawback about having to drive from the Westside to Kaimuki on my day off is by the time I arrive after sleeping in and waiting out morning traffic, most special pastries are already sold out. Even with what remains, I've never been disappointed in any pastry. I always prepare to ask for my order "to go," but if a seat opens up, bonus! Chocolate croissant? Bomb. Wild blueberries and cream cheese danish? Bomb. Pasteis de nata (Portuguese egg tart)? Bomb. Walnut financier? Bomb. Canele? Bomb. Black sesame Rice Krispie Treat? Bomb. Crispy brown butter chocolate chip cookie? Bomb! I have an idea...maybe my husband should just buy me pastries from here instead of a personal birthday cake. Jk...or am I? I definitely did treat myself to some of the remaining pastries on my birthday earlier this year. When I'm at a good coffee shop, I would love a great pastry to go with it. When I'm at a good bake shop, I'm hoping for good coffee on the side. The Curb somehow achieves both! My review may lead to even more customers taking up seating and more pastries selling out, but oh well. Can't gate-keep such a great business!

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    Jill F.

    @fortunefoodfinds: "Girls just wanna have PAN(dan)! A Pandan Matcha Latte from the CURB KA*IMU*Kī. An iced drink that's satisfying n' has a uniqueness worth trying!" Staff: fully staffed Interior: seating available, products on the side for purchase Exterior: on the corner Wait time: 5-10 mins Parking: metered street or small lot in the back Overall comments: cute n' hip spot. The last time I was here I had less kids, so we were able to utilize the seating area. On this visit, we decided to just order drinks to-go since the place was poppin'. I enjoyed their pandan matcha latte n' would get it again!

    Pandan Matcha
    Ashley C.

    This coffee shop was recommended by a friend so we made sure to stop by before we left the island! It was a popular little spot, they have tables inside but we barely snagged the last one while we waited for our drinks! I ordered the Pandan Matcha and my husband got The George - both drinks were perfect for each of us. The Pandan Matcha was fragrant and the macadamia nut milk gave it extra flavor. The George was a stronger coffee flavor and the shaken aspect made it very smooth! Not a very lengthy menu of options here but you can tell they focus on quality. Their customer service was great, still had a smile despite the long lines, and I love their cute cups!

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    Their poi banana bread is a core memory in my life, I live in California now and wish I could get loaves of it shipped

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    Ask the Community - The Curb Kaimuki

    Can customers sit down inside?

    Not at the moment. They used to have seating but it's currently still take out only.

    Is there free parking?

    Yes

    Is The Curb shutting down for good? Or are they planning to open up another location? I noticed they closed their Kailua location too.

    Nope, their soft (re)opening on 3408 Waialae Ave. was on Friday, 2/9/2018! They expect a grand opening in the near future. You can follow their Facebook page for more frequent updates.

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