Love this place down, best service I've received at a coffee shop ever. My favorite people work here. Great wine selection and I love the energy. read more

curb...idk about you bro. i'm gonna be a bit harsh since they market themselves as specialty and also 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 read more

This cafe is located on the corner of 8th and Waialae Avenues. It is located in the same building as Finance Factors. There is a free parking lot behind the building. Enter from 8th Avenue just after you pass the building. It is very popular for takeout. While we there, the line was constant but moved quickly. The coffee and non-coffee drinks are wonderful. My wife and I had the cortado. She immediately remarked that it was better than the cortado we had in Spain. We followed up breakfast with an iced lavender matcha. Service was excellent. I highly recommend this cafe. (You won't find a Starbucks in Kaimuki.) read more

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I've been a big fan of their coffee for a long time, but never actually made it to the cafe until recently. 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! read more

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Really cute, hipster cafe with easy parking in the morning. It gets busy and bustling, which adds to the vibe. The matcha latte was decent (coming from a daily matcha drinker), and the prices are pretty standard for a cafe. Syrup selection was fantastic and unique. Service was great. The staff were friendly even though they are busy. Just a heads up: the music is very loud and upbeat, so it is not the best place to study or work, in my opinion. There is also no Wi Fi, which is usually offered in cafes, though it may be intentionally omitted to discourage long hangouts. read more

The Curb Kaimuki - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Coffee, baked goods, upbeat music, and if you're looking for something a little more 5pm, they have wine wall. Menu is straightforward (very appreciated). Matcha, chai, espresso, they have something for everyone. Cup sizes in English, Prices are average. Ordered an iced dirty chai w/ oat milk and iced latte w/ Mac nut syrup & regular milk. Satisfying & delish! Small Parking lot located at the backside of the storefront. Side note -- they have a bulletin board inside where they have all kine info/businesses posted up. Enjoyed looking through it. Service was warm & friendly. Barista made great suggestions based off of my ordering and it didn't disappoint. Overall, a great place to try! read more

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Ehhh. Meandered my way into this cafe with the homies and the people working just gave off energy like they did not fw us. And so I don't fw them back. Mean ahh baristas. Anyways the vibe is pretty tight inside, giant wine wall, good for staring at pretending you know what you're loooking at as you wait for a super mid drink. Skip. read more

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... read more

The Curb Kaimuki - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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! read more

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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! read more

The Curb Kaimuki - The front of inside with passionfruit pie - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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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. read more

The Curb Kaimuki - Grateful for staff, tooo - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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. read more

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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! read more

The Curb Kaimuki - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Super convenient coffee shop since I live nearby. I tried their ube matcha special, and while the drink was good, the ube flavor was very subtle. I would've liked a stronger ube taste. Next time, I'd love to try the pandan matcha. Drinks are made to order fairly quickly, and there's plenty of seating to relax and enjoy your food or drink. Will definitely be back to try other drinks! read more

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! read more

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This is now one of my fave spots in Oahu. I was intrigued by their pandan matcha latte so I asked my travel companions to go with me. When we got here yesterday afternoon, they said they ran out of pandan so my friend and I got the lavender matcha latte. My husband got a latte with macadamia nut milk and macadamia nut syrup. We loved our drinks more than we expected! We can back this morning to see if they have the pandan syrup but they said that they're still out of it. Apparently, their owner makes the pandan syrup and they don't know when it'll be available. I will definitely have to go back to try their pandan syrup next time! They sell chocolate bars as well and the flavors and brands are so cool and unique! The space is pretty relaxed. The music is a little loud so it would be hard to work or study there but it's a good space if you want to relax or hang out with friends. read more

@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! read more

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Had a tea there the other day. The tea was ok. It wasn't good, but it was "good enough". Thought the place was dirty. read more

The Curb Kaimuki - Sat next to a window. Yuck. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Very nice place with perfect coffee hangout ambiance! I notice a lot of people having work conversations or doing their work on laptop. I can imagine this place bringing the creative in me. We went it only because we had lunch at a place down the street which did not have restrooms. Got a mocha which was on the bitter side and absolutely loved it! read more

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! read more

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Seems to be a popular coffee spot given the crowd we saw on a rainy Wednesday morning - the line was out the door. The decaf mocha was pretty good but the banana bread was quite underwhelming especially for a cafe in Hawaii?!! The cheddar chive scone was delicious although I'd have preferred it warmed up. Overall, it's definitely a solid coffee spot where you can spend some time working/chilling (if you manage to find a table lol) read more

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Pandan matcha is flavorful of pandan (I had to add more matcha later) and came recommended from the cashier. Lots of available and variable seating, was a nice spot to hide out from the rain. Parking loop around back and on the street. read more

Nothing is more frustrating when an establishment's hours online or on yelp don't match their actual hours. Walked all the way here from my house to get coffee and the coffee bar is closed. Wine only. It says open now when I typed in "coffee" on yelp. Also, why close down your coffee bar but keep wine open. Make it make sense! read more

I always love coming to the curb whether it's to get some work done in the morning or for a little drink when their wine bar opens, it's always a nice time. The only draw back is they don't have wifi, so I usually find myself using my hotspot on my phone. The staff that work here are so friendly and inviting and I love the light that comes in through all of the windows in the front. When I come in the morning to work, I usually bring my dog and get a nice little drink, either a pandan matcha (add extra matcha) or a london vog (half sweet), those have been my two go to's, both iced. Their lattes are good as well! They also have a variety of delicious baked goods every time I go. In the afternoon when the wine bar is open is also very fun. I like to go with my friends and sit at the bar to blow off some steam. Also love that they have parking in the back when good parking in Kaimuki is so hard to come by. read more

Was looking for a spot to get some coffee and snacks before our hike at manoa falls. Stumbled upon this little spot and loved it. I got the iced pandan matcha, original egg tart and pandan egg tart. I liked the pandan one better but both were great. Nice little spot to get some pick me ups :) mahalo curb coffee! read more

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I stopped by on a whim and ended up with a custom matcha pandan sparkling drink that the staff just kind of made up on the spot and it was solid. I let them get creative with it, and it turned out super refreshing and not too sweet, with that earthy matcha balancing the floral pandan perfectly. Kinda obsessed now. My friends had already tried the pandan and lavender options (both solid), but honestly the best part was the vibe inside. The place has a chill, clean interior, not too cluttered, with just enough plants and soft lighting to make you want to hang out for a bit. Everyone working there was super friendly and down to experiment with drinks, which made the whole experience feel really welcoming. I hear they have events in the evenings and even serve wine if you're into that! But if you're into matcha, floral flavors, or just want to try something new made by people who actually care, give this place a shot. Let them freestyle your drink, you might end up with something weirdly amazing too. read more

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Tried their pandan matcha and a regular latte. They were both very good. There was a small line when I arrived but it moved fast and drinks came out pretty quickly as well. read more

Cute hip spot! Ordered an iced latte with macadamia nut syrup and oat milk. Delicious and smooth. Heads up no WiFi. Also quite popular and can get loud especially on a weekend morning. Service was standard. read more

One of the best places to get matcha! This coffee shop is situated on 8th Ave and Waialae, and there's two entrances to the shop (one off the main road, one through the parking lot). There is a private lot where you can get your parking validated, and there is street parking available. The cafe itself has a modern industrial feel, and yet it feels cozy with music playing in the background and plenty of community flyers decorating the board on the wall when you first enter. Plenty of seating is available, but be aware there isn't free wifi here! I visited on a weekday afternoon and had to wait around 10 minutes to order, so expect it to be busy! I got the pandan matcha latte with oat milk, and I appreciated that the cashier taking my order was very friendly! My order came out pretty quickly, around ~5 minutes, despite there being quite a few people in front of me. I honestly loved my drink. It had all the components of what I love about matcha -- creamy/silky with a smooth bitterness, and the sweet pandan flavor was a perfect complement. I've only visited Curb Kaimuki once, but this is now on my list of favorite cafes in the area! read more

The Curb Kaimuki - pandan matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

We were browsing around kaimuki on our way to lunch at pig and lady and stopped by this place for a snack. This place was popular and seems like a lot of young hip locals come by and hang out. The coffees were very good. However I thought the pastries were ok and quite expensive. They have a list of pastries at the register and a small counter but no prices are listed. We tried an early grey crossaint type pastry - it was $9! It was not especially stand out, broke the plastic knife trying to cut into it and it was on the smaller side. I would not recommend their pastries and would suggest checking out bread shop around the corner or pipeline a couple blocks away read more

Hip vibes and good coffee. I'd wait to order till you're upfront vs online because they have specials not listed on their website. I got a guava espresso type drink and normally I'm not a super big fan of juice and espresso style drinks but guava went well with it. Great spot before going to Cromwells which is right around the corner. Also lots of space to study or work. read more

I have to write a review for this place since the coffee is delicious. House made syrups here are fantastic for lattes. The matcha drinks are beyond delicious too. Service was top notch and there is plenty of seating. Apparently the venue becomes a bar at night which I learned. read more

The pandan matcha iced with oat milk was so good! Be sure to ask for pandan syrup. It paired perfectly with their chocolate almond croissant. Parking was a bit difficult since it's street parking and we weren't sure where to park. Overall, 9/10. read more

The Curb Kaimuki - Pandan matcha iced with oat milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Got some banana bread and have tried both hot and cold vanilla matcha lattes~ Super delicious! Always great ambiance if you can find a seat, plenty of tables and counter space. Beautiful art around the place keeps you company as you wait. Only downside is that there's no wifi. read more

Pandan matcha latte FTW! Note that there is parking in the back. We ended up parking street but it was pretty crammed in there. The wait took very long but the drink made up for it. I will be back! read more

The Curb Kaimuki - Pandan matcha latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I tried the jammer this time and it was really good! I love that it isn't overly acidic and bitter. I think the oat milk and raw sugar syrup really balanced out the taste for me! I would definitely get this again and I love the portion/size for this! read more

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The curb is a Saturday morning staple in our household (and an every morning weekday stop for my honey when i forget to replace coffee beans at home). They're busy and draw a local crowd in the kaimuki neighborhood, but are quick and provide a quality drink every time. My favorites are the lavender matcha latte or pandan matcha. They also have rotating seasonal menus and delicious bites. The inside of the shop is trendy but non pretentious. There's a small parking lot at the back of the building but it's quite crowded as it shares space with other establishments. read more

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I was looking for a local specialty coffee shop and glad to have found this place. The staff were very nice in providing recommendations. I tried the mac nut latte. The milk was very smooth and the syrup added just enough flavor without making the drink too sweet. I enjoyed it a lot. read more

The Curb Kaimuki - Mac Nut Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

What a gem! I love both of their latte (light, flavorful and creamy) - macadamia nut and Pandan. The staff were very nice and help us with suggestions. Ambiance is cozy, comfortable and relaxing if you want to work here for a few hours. Highly recommended! read more

The Curb Kaimuki - Macadamia nut latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Cute little coffee shop! The baristas were nice, kind, and informative. I enjoyed the mango tart and the coffee that was ordered. Appears that a lot of locals hang out at this place. The line does get long but the coffee is good! Good AC and a nice place to hang out, study, or catch up with a friend. My order came out really fast! Would come here again read more

The Curb Kaimuki - Hana Quon Tart with Honey Cream Pineapple and Katsuri Mango. Limited time edition tart - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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