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    Walking Bean Cafe

    4.6 (91 reviews)
    Open 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Sophia

    I would rate this place a 3.5 star. I got the matcha cheesecake gato, and it was just ok. The cheesecake was not that good, it has a weird taste to it. I expected the cheesecake to taste better. However, my mango shave ice was amazing! It has the perfect mango taste, and it felt very creamy and smooth. The shave ice melted perfectly in my mouth, it was delicious. The service was just ok, staff was not super attentive. They have nice AC and tables for sitting.

    Bubble waffle. Matcha sauce

    Great and friendly service. Good food and mochi!Very cute small place and convenient location. Bicycle lock up outside entrance.

    Yvonne C.

    Walking Bean is my best cafe on the island. Cozy and clean cafe with excellent customer services. I tried their Spicy Mayo Tuna Sandwich. It's DELICIOUS. They make everything fresh. Worth the wait. I also tried their Dubai Chocolate Iced Latte. I was worried this drink might taste over sweetened as they used Dubai Chocolate. However, it came out PERFECTLY! The sweetness was just right to balance the coffee flavor. I will definitely order it again. As usual, egg waffle is always a MUST order item. The best in Hawaii. Don't wait, just go and try everything at Walking Bean Cafe.

    Dan A.

    Walking Bean Cafe is open from 700a till 400p on weekdays; 900a to 600p on weekends. It is situated on Campbell Avenue across from Zippys Kapahulu. Parking is shared with other businesses such as Guava Smoked...parking lot ia a hassle, if you've parked there, you know. iYKYK. Cafe is small, perhaps five tables. Beverage menu is extensive, they seem to specialize in matcha. They have a small food menu. I requested their Earth Coconut Iced Matcha Latte, which comes with blue spirulina, and coconut flakes. I got it with regular milk. It was good. They whisk their matcha in earthenware to order. The Earth Coconut Match Latte was colorful; it was reminiscent of Tulane's school colors...it may end up being an alternate helmet for their Green Wave college football team.

    Fresh mochi and spam musubi
    Mona W.

    Still hands down my favorite little cafe. They just updated their food menu and some of their dessert items. I had the strawberry matcha chia seed pudding today and of course my favorite drink, fresh strawberry sparkling! Also of course still seeing the owners and their awesome barista still giving such friendly service! Which is why they have a lot of regulars come here. I love to just sit and chill here when it's not busy and just enjoy my drink and food item. I didn't get the bubble waffle today cuz I had the chia seed pudding and know that it was going to be filling. So you know what that means...I gotta come back again so I can get my bubble waffle fix!! If you still haven't tried this place, you definitely need to come and try! I still have so many items I haven't tried yet!!

    Dubai Chocolate Strawberries (with ice cream on the side!)
    Angela L.

    Wow!!! The Dubai Chocolate Strawberries blew my socks off. They were out of macarons so they offered us ice cream which they covered with the sauce and phyllo dough (amazing!!) I would almost recommend doing that over getting a macaron. I also tried the honey yuzu matcha. It was okay, cashier said they source it from California. Yuzu flavor is coming from a marmalade that tastes suspiciously like the Costco yuzu marmalade which doesn't carry a strong yuzu flavor. Planning to go back and try something else. Workers are nice and accommodating and the interior is super cute. Not a lot of seating and can get busy on the weekends. Tiny lot in the back. Street parking recommended, usually there's spots in the back within a block.

    Mango Prosciutto toast
    Fa C.

    Such a cute little spot with a really nice selection of drinks and food! There are about 6-8 seats in total I think so a small spot but cozy. The food was yummy too, the mango prosciutto was a nice treat and the lox bagel was solid as well! We had our food and drinks for dine in and you bring the trays back to the counter. The barista tending to us was running the shop solo and was sweet like the drinks! My friend got a matcha latte they drank before I arrived and I had a simple double espresso which was smooth and not burnt so I'm sure their coffee lattes are yummy too! Looking forward to trying this place again for one of their fun drinks

    Mango smoothies for da kids. Good!
    Jill F.

    @fortunefoodfinds: "I've BEAN meaning to tell you, i L.O.V.E. you so MATCHA! A Banana Pudding Matcha Latte n' a Dubai Chocolate Matcha Latte from Walking Bean Cafe off of Kapahulu. All I gotta say is WOW, don't walk but run n' try out these drinks now!" Staff: super nice n' friendly Interior: cute, cozy, clean, limited amount of seating, modern Exterior: across Nanding's Bakery Wait time: 10 mins Parking: small lot in back with a few spaces or street Overall comments: it's been a couple months since my last visit so I was excited to see what was new on the menu. Immediately I went for the banana pudding matcha latte n' then for the Dubai chocolate matcha latte. Presentation was beautiful, n' more importantly both were extremely delicious! You could really taste the yummy, bold matcha, which I like. The banana pudding latte was a nice (not too sweet) balance n' it was topped with I believe biscoff crumbles. The Dubai chocolate latte had the crunchy kataifi n' finely chopped pistachios. Loved both drinks so much that I literally went back n' forth between drinking them when I was supposed to share with mah hubz!

    Matcha Ube Latte
    Casper C.

    What a lovely little cafe! The space is small but very cozy and inviting. The barista working at the counter was so nice and clearly embodied the Aloha spirit in her work. They offer coffee, lattes, smoothies, and small bites like Dubai chocolate cheesecake. I got the matcha ube latte and it was so creamy and smooth! Most importantly, it wasn't cloying or super sweet. The matcha has a quality taste to it unlike the cheap stuff at Starbucks. Keep in mind there are only 4 tables total so be aware if you plan on sitting down. The decor is minimal with a slight tropical rainforest vibe. As a visitor to the island, highly recommend stopping by Walking Bean if you're in the area!

    Lei D.

    This is my favorite cafe! Theres so many options on the menu and the food presentation and quality is immaculate. I love going here because there's so much care put into the food and the team is amazing! I'm often served by Sarah and she is very kind :DD The cafe itself is small and clean and I really like going here to hang out. My favorite drink from here is the classic boba milk tea with matcha. The citrusy earl grey milk tea and earthy matcha is one of my favorite flavor pairings. The drink itself isn't very sweet but gets the sweetness from the brown sugar boba which is perfect for me. They also offer savory options like sandwiches and bagels. I have yet to try their sandwiches but their salmon and prosciutto bagels are amazing! They don't skimp on the filling so every bite is flavorful!

    Mango Matcha Latte, Ube Matcha Latte, Strawberry Matcha Latte
    Kyra K.

    Friends of mine know I'm just a matcha-obsessed girlie. Unnie, Li Y., being so thoughtful sought out new matcha spots for us to try while I'm back on the island. I'm a huge fan of Walking Bean Cafe now! We arrived at the cafe on a weekday in the mid-afternoon. We were the only customers so it was quiet. The shop is very quaint and clean. A few seats, making it a great spot to hang out with others. Ordering is a breeze with their menu posted by the register. You can order and pay and your drinks will be brought to you. The lovely owner was extremely kind and welcoming! It's a two-person team and they're doing a great job, juggling multiple things. To drink, I had the Mango Matcha Latte with Soy Milk. Unnie had the Strawberry Matcha Latte and my Dad got the Ube Matcha Latte. My matcha latte was delicious. The quality of the matcha was great, not overly milky. The mango was fresh and sweet. My Dad's ube was great and I loved the color and subtle taste of the ube. I'd love to try their other matcha drinks if I come back. Matcha lovers need to check out Walking Bean Cafe! It's a cute little spot with light bites, matcha drinks, and other caffeinated drinks! The shop is off Kapahulu Ave. across from Nanding's. They have a private parking lot in the back!

    strawberry shave ice cream
    Kyllie N.

    Delicious desserts and drinks! I tried the strawberry shave ice, which was super refreshing. The banana pudding matcha latte was also great--the matcha wasn't overly sweet, and the banana pudding balanced it perfectly. Service was quick, and the staff were very friendly. The café is quite small, so finding a table during peak hours can be tricky. I'll definitely be back to try more items on the menu!

    Lox bagel comes with truffle cream cheese
    Eri S.

    wandered in looking for coffee and "sit down breakfast". lattes are small and mild and tasty. If you like dark roast bitterness, this isn't it. Had the Açaí Supreme and it was a nice cold treat - also 16 oz is bigger than my stomach in the morning but A finished the last bit so the fruit granola açaí walnuts and pistachio goodness didn't go to waste. He finished his lox bagel with truffle cream cheese first and really liked it. Cute space. Mellow music (seemed like a kpop coffee house mix while we were there). super nice folks. located "behind" Kapahulu across from zippy's so street feels mellow too. they have oat, almond and soy milks. clean bathroom. also... there are small cute touches like climbers in the pipes. didn't have but their shave ice/dessert menu looked pretty formidable. may try to stop by again for a sugar and tea/coffee break when others want to share with me.

    Ube cheesecake & Strawberry Matcha Latte

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