Mouthwatering Cafes in Honolulu

Knots Coffee Roasters

★★★★☆ 4.1 (267) • $

"Taking a break in Waikiki, Honolulu, Hawaii...We were actually looking for dessert at Knots Coffee Roasters, but their machine was broken. The cashier apologized.Note: They have a special "Tokyo-style soft serve" that's supposed to be really good because it has coffee jelly in it... oh, well... we can try again later... Located in the Queen Kapiolani Hotel, we were passing by (after lunch) on the way to our cars. Since we were there, we got beverages... because it was a warm July afternoon...My Mango Peach Tea was slightly sweetened upon request. It was a nice, fruity, refreshing pick-me-up so that we could continue on to dinner... LOL!I'd return for other menu items, too - such as: Braised Beef Loco Moco, açai bowl, and salmon avocado toast! So many things sound delicious!We were almost going to sit down at one of the tables - on the covered patio area - but we had to move our cars... haha!"

Tiny Pyramid

★★★★★ 4.5 (489) • $$

"Tiny Pyramid is a hidden treasure tucked away in a textile & interior design center near the waterfront. The corn & crabmeat soup was well balanced with hints of zest & cracked peppers. The bake lobster was a very well executed & delightful appetizer especially when lightly topped with the accompanying sprouts & tomatoes. The Lamb Wellington was the best I've ever had-perfectly braised & juicy with crispy, golden browned puff pastry. Crying Belly was a mouth watering braised pork belly simmered in flavorful but light Asian sauce. Braised duck was perfectly done & moist. Outstanding French & Japanese style desserts, featuring their signature Chocolate Mousse Pyramid! Servers are helpful & pleasant. Excellent French-Asian fusion cuisine at reasonable prices!"

Kalapawai Cafe & Deli - Waimanalo

★★★★☆ 3.9 (230) • $$

"First time trying this deli, open air with a few parking spaces right in the front of the building. Ordered take out, didn't take very long to make but both sandwiches were good loved the crispy fries and bought some huge chocolate chip cookies but didn't take any pictures.Would definitely come back if in the area again!"

Coral Cafe

★★★★★ 4.5 (94) • $

"Coral Café is now in my work neighborhood, tucked inside of the Medical Arts building. For lunch I had the turkey and swiss panini with an iced peppermint mocha. The panini was pressed with muscle and came with a slight crisp to it. What may seem like a simple sandwich to make is often done wrong, Coral Café nails it with a panini that is light, super flavorful and well balanced, pretty much a perfect panini. I'm a pretty traditional coffee drinker and I especially love the taste of coffee so the iced peppermint mocha was outside of my comfort zone. I loved that the iced peppermint mocha still had a very bold espresso taste(which is freshly pressed) but came with a slightly sweet peppermint sidekick. Don't let this petite, breezy open air café fool you, if you're looking for a spot that makes high quality coffee and also happens to make the perfect panini Coral Café is this place.**Update 1/3/2019 was just made the best black eye(black double shot) I've ever had, super strong and super smooth** No Coral Cafe won't write your name on the cup or make you an awful Unicorn Frappuccino for you to post, what Coral Cafe will do is make you a far superior coffee or espresso product."

831 Cafe

★★★★★ 5 (1)

"Since my last visit, there's been some changes:- New drink! - Vanilla FrappeThe new vanilla frappe is on the sweeter end and would be my #1 recommendation for anyone that likes sweet drinks. I once tried the drink with a single espresso shot and the sweetness evens out a little more with it... plus I needed the caffeine fix so it works out haha!- My former favorite drink, the iced cloud coffee drink, is no longer being sold here :( I was told that I was the only one ordering it consistently. - New deal! - If you bring in your own reusable (and clean) cup for them to use, you can get $0.30 off your drink!"

LB Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.1 (20)

"The hubby and I did a little staycation at the Alohilani to celebrate his birthday. I was looking for a good coffee spot around the area when I realized that there was LB Cafe right downstairs where the aquarium is. They have delicious pastries, croissants and sandwiches that are displayed in the front. I needed my morning coffee so I ordered their vanilla latte w/almond milk since they were out of cold brew. I had to try one of their buttery croissants so I got their egg and avocado croissant sandwich and picked up a few other goodies for the hubby and his son.Not only do the pastries and croissants look but they taste good too. My croissant was buttery and flaky. It was filled with a creamy egg salad and a generous amount of avocado. So good! The coffee did not disappoint either and I'm picky about my coffee.They offer Kama'aina discount which is nice. Only downside is that they close pretty early at noon. I wish they were open later! If you're in the area, recommend coming here for breakfast/lunch. They have ample seating since it's the same place as La Betolla."

Cafe Daisy Aloha Tower

★★★★★ 5 (7)

"So this was my first time trying this place, and I have only tried one item so this review is pretty limited, but I had to Yelp it because it was just such a pleasant experience, and the quality, value and flavor was fantastic. I had the turkey avo wrap, price was reasonable at 7 bucks, it had fresh spinach, seasoned scrambled egg and I think a small amount of grilled veggies like sweet peppers, some guacamole and turkey wrapped in a really good quality fresh spinach tortilla. Just nothing bad to say about it, service was fast and very friendly, store is clean and bright. I am at ATM twice per week early in the morning and am destined to become a regular, the coffee smelled great and there are lots of appealing items on the breakfast menu. This is clearly a very well run business, the attention to detail in the layout and training of the staff was evident. Wow I was really impressed!"

Planted by La Tour Cafe

★★★★★ 4.5 (60) • $$

"Refreshing drink in Honolulu, Hawaii...We were between lunch and dinner and noticed that we hadn't gone to Planted by La Tour Cafe... yet...Located at Ward Village, we found free shared parking and walked over.It happened to be Happy Hour where customers get a free canele with ppurchase of a large drink! Yippee! I got a Li hing Lemonade and a chocolate candle. Yay! It was just right!Now that I know where this cozy takeout place, I will be back! Support a local plant-based restaurant!"

Farm To Barn Cafe & Juicery

★★★★☆ 4.1 (64)

"I stopped by this place in Koolina.It's next to eggs n things.It is very quiet and clean inside.I ordered strawberry banana smoothie and green smoothie. I see they blend from real fruit and veggies. It was $19 for 2(with discount).Green smoothie tastes ok(sorry not my favorite). Strawberry banana was good!Customer service was ok.There is a lot of menu and i might come back for lunch time."

Mirage Art & Coffee

★★★★★ 4.5 (105) • $

"After trying Turkish coffee for the first time at another restaurant in Kakaako, I couldn't wait to have it again. A quick Yelp search and here I am. D E L I C I O U S! Authentic is the best word I can use to describe the flavours, the owner grew up in the Middle East so you can bet this is as real as it gets. I can't wait to come back and try some of the Arabian food options and Saudi Coffee!"

Cafe Tadka

★★★★★ 4.5 (22)

"Dosa, dahi puri, and samosa chaat were excellent. I wish they had pav bhaji and chole bhature on the menu."

Mango Mango Dessert

★★★★☆ 4.2 (231) • $

"We have been coming to mango mango since 2022, it's our favourite! It's a very cute Asian dessert shop that has so many options to choose from. We normally order mango pancake and A3 but have been slowly trying different desserts they offer! Recently tried their mango crepe cake and it's so amazing. They also have mango shaved ice & it is a very big portion but so good. Will have to try their mango with coconut sticky rice soon."

Roots Cafe

★★★★★ 4.9 (34) • $

"LOCAL must go!A coworker introduced me to this place and with my second time going its never a disappointment! Previously I had a burger and fries, so fresh and so tasty. This time I ordered the dessert and I have to say, AMAZING!Their food is sourced from local farms and on island and they also offer fresh eggs, meat and fruits (when available of course), depending on the season. They had Kalo, lau lau leaves, guava and sweet potato when I went. Fresh duck eggs and ground beef also. They don't take phone orders nor online ordering as they are a small place. But if you are in the neighborhood please check them out. You won't be disappointed."

Le’s Banh Mi

★★★★★ 4.8 (304) • $$

"I LOVE sandwiches! This banh mi spot opens early in the morning. Located at the 808 Center on the 3rd floor. There's a few seating inside and outside. We decided on takeout since there's minimal parking.We did a phone order for the Saigon special (variety of meat) and a lemongrass chicken. It was about $11.50 for each sandwich. They make it fresh when ordered. The bread was toasted and was crispy. The meat and vegetables had a balance amount portion. The sandwich was delicious!"

Kroc Cafe

★★★★☆ 3.6 (20) • $

"BEST CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD EVER !!!I look forward to my Thursdays because our BNI meetings take place in one of these classrooms. My go-to salad is their mini asian salad w/ chicken. I don't really care much for the bean sprouts so I always get it without. the chicken is alright too. I'm honestly in love with their dressing! The mini portion is perfect for me, and it's surprisingly very filling.I've had their Kona Mocha, and it is my favorite. You can get it with whip cream if you want but I always go without. Also it's an upcharge for chocolate walls. If you get the chance, do it! In the past, I had their BLT sandwich on white bread. it was my favorite for a while because they LOADED the bacon and each bite had bacon falling out of it. but now they changed it to super thin bacon and they only give like 3 pieces now. The sandwiches comes with some garlic edamame. I don't really care for their new BLT now since they don't give as much bacon. A year ago (when I had braces) I ordered their spinach chicken bacon ranch club, and I did not like it lol (I had my braces tightened the day before) The first bite was extremely hard and the chicken was really cold. I don't recommend that menu item. They have seasonal soups and I liked majority of them. You can even ask for a sample before buying an entire cup/bowl."

5th Floor Cafe

★★★★★ 4.6 (7) • $

"Omg, why has no one ever Yelp'd this place before?? My guess is it's just a hidden gem that their patrons have been keeping to themselves, hehehe. ;D. I happened to be looking at the website for Abilities Unlimited (a local non-profit) & saw that one of the training grounds for their clients is this cute little "cafe" on the 5th floor of DOH (just outside of downtown, across from Queens Hospital). There was no other info anywhere online, so I just HAD to check this out for myself...& it's open to the public! Just sign in with the guard downstairs & he'll let you up the elevator. Ooh, love the little "secret" location!Now, keep in mind that nothing here could be called "fancy" by any means, but everything's clean, staff is super nice, prices are CHEAP, & most importantly, the food is YUMMY, fresh & clearly made from scratch!! Seems the sandwich & salad selection are always the same, but the soup & entree changes daily. Today's soup was Toscana, so of course I had to try...& it was great!! Creamy, tasty, and very filling, loaded with sausage, potatoes, onions & spinach (I'm used to kale, but the spinach worked just fine)...I could've just had a large soup ($3.75) & been totally full, but I couldn't bear to only try one thing...Unfortunately they were out of fried rice for the day, but this turned out to be a blessing in disguise, bc I tried the Bacon Avocado sandwich instead (on the recommendation of the cashier)...and WOW!! I know, I know, it's just a sandwich--and I'm not even a big fan of sandwiches--but this was an exception. O:-) Smooth & tasty avocado, UBER-CRISPY bacon, & beautiful fresh cucumber, lettuce, sprouts & tomatoes (I don't usually eat sprouts either)...seriously, $5 is a bargain...& I had to stuff myself just to finish half of that, along with half the soup!Overall, the ambiance here is probably 2-3 stars (kind of an old school cafeteria/diner-look)...but that really doesn't matter when the food, staff & prices were a solid 5 stars. Throw in the fact that it's helping people to get back on their feet & learn important job skills...well, I'll definitely be back. Maybe for lunch tomorrow?! ;D"

The Cafe at Dada

★★★★☆ 4.1 (67) • $$

"This is hidden gem in Honolulu! Having stayed at the Ala Moana for various events in the past, I always love to rely on this cafe when I don't feel like walking to the mall food court and want something quick. I sometimes order online and then go down to pick it up. I've had their flatbread pizzas and my favorite the Chinese chicken salad. I crave that salad even after I've returned home it's so delicious!!! So much crunch with the fried wonton strips and a nice mix of greens, almonds, cilantro, and chicken and an Asian peanut sauce dressing. There are always mouth watering desserts in their display case and I've ordered a few of those too. I've brought my computer here a few times to do work while eating as the ambiance is informal yet very comfortable with a couple of tables but the place is rarely ever full. I believe you can order food from here and have it delivered to you poolside which is nice. Such a cute little place. Service is always courteous and quick. Have been eyeing the strawberry French toast and will need to try that next time!"

Hale Aloha Cafe

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (12) • $

"I haven't ever dormed at the UH Manoa before but I think the food here is not so bad actually. I have a lot of friends from UH who dorm and have dormed and talk about the food somewhat postively and somewhat negatively. Hale Aloha Cafe is just one of the few dining areas that is offered to students for breakfast, lunch/brunch, and dinner. During the weekends, they only offer brunch and dinner. I came here a couple times with dorm friends. The food is all-you-care-to-eat aka buffet style. They have a lot of different food options on a given period of time. For example, during brunch they offer both breakfast and lunch entree options. The cafeteria is pretty big and can be usually busy during the weekdays filled with students. There are take out options as well. Students use their meal plan swipe card to eat over here. If you are not a student, you can be a guest of one. The meals usually range from 9-12 dollars depending on what time of the meal day that you are going. It's conveniently located right in the middle of the whole UH dorming areas around the freshman towers. You can easily get your freshman-15 over here if you love to eat and eat often. The dining staff is ok, I haven't heard anything good about it though."

Conversations

★★★★★ 4.6 (137) • $$

"I noticed this coffee shop in December and made a mental note to check it out if I was in the Liliha area, which I had the opportunity to visit last week.Conversations is a tiny, quaint coffee shop on the corner of Liliha, a cute space that holds a coffee bar and an area with indoor tables and outdoor tables with chairs to drink your coffee or tea, read (they have wifi) or carry conversations if you're having a date, study time or friends outing. The place has character and an artsy with a relaxing vibe. It is far from the minimalist aesthetics that some coffee shops go for these days, which I appreciate that these type of coffee shops like Conversations because they are bring back the aesthetics of relaxing and just enjoying the surroundings that will inspire your creativity as well as pacing yourself instead of rushing (if that makes any sense). Think of the vibe of how Starbucks used to be before incorporating minimalist decor (imo the concept is edgy now). As local, small coffee shops are bringing back the aesthetics of friendly, warm, and relaxing as you drink your mocha and eating a peanut butter and banana toast, I realize that I want coffee shops that look different from the mainstream coffee shop, and Conversations excelled in that department.Price: ReasonableCustomer Service: Friendly and helpfulRecommend: Highly"

Prime Roast Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.4 (113) • $$

"Prime Roast Cafe - A Hidden Gem in Downtown HonoluluJust when I thought I was running out of sit-down meal options in downtown Honolulu, Prime Roast Cafe came into my life--and what an introduction it was! Tucked away at 212 Merchant Street, this cafe may seem casual at first glance, but don't be fooled. The warmth and hospitality Celeste and her husband, Ernesto (the chef), extend make you feel as though you've stepped into their home. Their graciousness and pride in serving every dish truly stand out, making the experience more than just a meal--it's like having your own personal chef.One of the first things that struck me is how versatile their menu is. Serving all three meals daily, you can enjoy anything from a breakfast bento of the day, candied rosemary bacon with garlic fried rice and eggs, to a prime rib loco moco. For lunch, my friend opted for the Sterling Silver Prime Rib Panini--melt-in-your-mouth tender, with arugula and Swiss cheese. After trying a bite, I knew their prime rib was the star of the show. I, however, indulged in the fresh Atlantic salmon with a miso caper cream sauce, served with saffron lemon rice pilaf and seasonal vegetables. The salmon was perfection, with every bite melting in my mouth, and the vegetables were seasoned with such care that the flavor lingered long after I'd finished.Speaking of prime rib, they offer a dazzling array of options, from a 10 oz portion to a show-stopping 16 oz Sterling Silver Prime Rib of Beef, complete with port wine bone marrow au jus and creamy horseradish. With sides like garlic mashed potatoes and perfectly seasoned vegetables, you won't leave disappointed.And then there's dessert. Oh, the dessert! Their French-style Apple Tarte Tatin is something to be savored, caramelized in butter and sugar to perfection. I would happily return just for that sweet delight. Prime Roast Cafe feels like a well-kept secret. Though parking downtown is scarce (understandable for the Central Business District), it's a spot well worth the journey for workers, residents, and any lucky visitor. The impeccable service, food, and overall experience make it feel like you're enjoying five-star dining without the sky-high prices. Celeste even capped off our meal by treating us to some delicious crème brûlée tarts and sugared orange peel, a lovely touch of gratitude that made the meal feel even more personal.Prime Roast Cafe is now a must-visit spot for me, whether for breakfast, lunch, or their exclusive Friday-Saturday dinner service (which I plan on booking soon). Truly a gem in Honolulu's heart, I cannot wait to return!"

Daily Whisk Matcha

★★★★★ 4.5 (212) • $

"Since, I've been on a coffee detox, the next best thing to drink is matcha! I've never been much of a matcha drinker, but decided to give it another try and decided to try out Daily Whisk Matcha located in Kaimuki on 11th Ave.There's available parking right in front of the shop, but it only has 5 stalls, plus one accessible parking stall. Drove in with a Tacoma and let's just say, next time, I'll be parking right across the street where they have available paid parking. The shop isn't far away from Waialae Avenue where you can also find street parking. There was already a lot of people waiting for their drinks which shows the popularity of this place. You basically order from a door opening and once you're done ordering, you can wait in the patio area which has a few seating areas for you to enjoy your drink. It does give it a homey feel, like enjoying your cup of matcha on your patio at home. I ended up exploring the other side of the building which had a small pop up event with other vendors selling stuff. Daily Whisk Matcha offers a variety of different matcha drinks, but me, being a non matcha drinker, I had to ask the nice cashier a best recommendation. She said she liked the strawberry matcha and the Hapa Matcha Latte, which I got. It's basically a blend of matcha and hojicha, which is made from roasted matcha leaves. The drink it self wasn't as sweet as I imagined it to be. It tasted like those green tea with toasted rice packets I sometimes drink. All in all, if you're a matcha enthusiast or someone who wants to start drinking matcha, Daily Whisk Matcha is a place worth trying if you're ever in the Kaimuki Area."

Ulu Café

★★★★☆ 3.7 (181) • $$

"No 'Ulu found here but a bunch of convenience ready to go!Vacay mode is quite exhausting let along when hanger sets it Ulu Cafe is your best friend as it's filled with everything for everyone weather you're thirsty, graving something sweet, salty or just plain hungry!Majority of the items are all pre-made like fresh fruits, chia seed pudding, cheese and nuts plate, sandwiches, salads or what we had...Poke Bowl! Yes they have three sets to choose from (Classic, Spicy Tuna, or California) or if you're like us..."Build your own" with protein choices of Ahi, Salmon, Shrimp or Tofu to pair with base of Salad, Sushi rice or Brown rice this is the bowl of your dreams.I did choose Salad, Ahi with Spicy Mayo topped with Edamame, Seaweed Salad, Ogo, Cucumber, Jalapeño, they were out of Inamona (kūkui nut) and along with a can of Hawaiian Sun this was a the perfect bowl...in my opinion. With a bunch of seating to choose from either at the cafe or along side the various pool it's a matter of view and location that's just so shady!The service here is very friendly talking as we assembled our poke bowl it's the best casual place to be the whole vibe and ambiance is golden.Thank you!"

La Bodega Grab and Go

★★★★★ 4.5 (2)

"I was in the area and called in my order to Lilikoi Kitchen. Since I had to wait a bit, I've decided to search for the Kailua Seasoning Company. I just saw a posting from Elite Yelper Glen A. of the seasoning he got. On the way, I saw some tables and chairs outside of a business and I thought to myself, " Wow.. is this a new cafe? " What a great timing, today is their soft opening and first day! Cool! The place is called La Bodega -grab and go. That is what it mean said the owner. It just so happened to be next door to the Kailua Seasonings Company and owned by the same owners! You can see the seasonings in the back area and they sell coffee and some grab and go items for breakfast or for lunch. La Bodega serves premium coffee roasted in Kailua! They also have tea, yogurt, container of fruits and vegetables, salads, snacks and bottle drinks. The cold brew coffee I had was delicious! The couple who owns this place were really nice and friendly.Best wishes to their new grab and go cafe! Support small local businesses!"

Morning Brew - Kaka'ako

★★★★☆ 3.9 (490) • $$

"We were looking for a place to sit and hang out for a bit and needed some table space to take care of some work. We decided on Morning Brew as I wanted to try something new. We walked in and was greeted by a bright and lively coffee shop bustling with people. There are two levels with a number of tables available and more seating upstairs. They had really delicious looking line-up of fresh baked goods and a fairly wide and varied menu of beverages and food. From sandwiches and toasts, to bowls and sweet treats, they have a great selection of breakfast and brunch items. As for their coffee, it's all locally roasted and also had a pretty wide selection. From single brew pour overs to beverage specials like a cold brew float, there's something for everyone.As for me, I went with an iced German mocha which apparently combines espresso, chocolate, and other flavors to create a taste similar to German chocolate cake. It was perfect and I enjoyed sipping on it while hanging out in the shop.All in all, Morning Brew is cute and modern and makes for a great space to hangout and catch up with friends. I think it would also be a good spot for breakfast/brunch.It can get a little loud inside with all the patrons and felt pretty warm inside, but it did the job and would recommend a stop here."

Queen St Cafe & Grill

★★★★☆ 4.3 (750) • $$

"Located next to Dipped by Dee's in Aiea. Lots of parking outside of Queen Street Cafe and Grill. I got the shrimp... super yummy!The service was great, as I entered the Aunty took my order and gave suggestions on what to order. I didnt realize a lot of people come here."

Café Kaila

★★★★☆ 4.3 • $$

"Aloha Kakahiaka....10/31/2024.....Hau'oli La Heleui '2024...We've been here when, the pretty Chef Owner, *Christie Castillo* @Cafe Kaila 1st opened her Restaurant in '2007. This Breakfast/Brunch place is a sure a hit here @Market City Shopping Center, Serving up Delcious Foods, from Maple Bacon Belgian Waffles, Delicious Salads & Sandwiches,, Yummy Pancakes w/Fruits, Soups & Salads, Great Coffee that my Husband David enjoys his (refills always! Yes please!) lol, as I myself enjoy their Coffee too & their Plantation Iced Tea too. You can't go wrong here with the Ono Grindz here @Cafe Kaila, you will leave this Brunch Eatery with a Full Opu, almost Guarantee :). Cheers! They do have their daily Specials!! Follow them on Ig :).....What are you waiting for, come on down & Enjoy some good Delicious Food served here daily!!!The Staff here pretty much all work hard here & they are Nice & Friendly & will also suggest to you, if you're not sure on what to Order here, especially if your a 1st timer here!! Yes, yes, their are lines Out the door at times, I'm pretty sure especially on the Weekends, Holidays, etc. Just be patient, or be like us, && come by after the busy Morning Breakfast peeps, & come on by here after the "Breakfast" rush, that's what we Normally do!! Even better, come by here on a "Weekday", which we rarely had to stand in any lines at all, well, maybe we Waited 5 minutes or less one time. Lol. I'm not even a "Breakfast" peeps to begin with! Haha. But, if I enjoy certain local Eatery here in our U'i Isle of Hawai'i Nei; I'll be sure to try & Patronize their Businesses, especially if we're in that specific area.Clean Restaurant, good Food & Chill Ambiance here, I'm pretty sure you'll enjoy dining here @Cafe Kaila. Their prkg lot does fill up, but all the times we've been coming here to @Cafe Kaila, we've always lucked out & found prkg right outside this Restaurant, yayyy!! No one rushes you to leave this Restaurant, sit back & relax & enjoy the Food here. Aloha Nui from, Honolulu, Hawai'i. \000/P.S. - Happy Halloweenie '2024.I know that I have a bunch of pictures (17) for @Cafe Kaila, as I was writing my Review this Early Morning, which is rare, I'm usually in La La land! Lol. Hopefully they'll appear, Somehow??, kinda Weird (lol!), oh welz bellz?? Lol! P.S.S. - Check out there link here below, pertaining to this yummy Breakfast/Brunch Eatery place here @Cafe Kaila. Shoots Den & Aloha. \000/https://marketcityhawaii.com/cafe-kaila/Their daily hours, are; 7:00 am -3:30 pm, Monday-Sunday"

Okayama Kobo Bakery & Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.4 (202)

"I understand the hype because they're sooo good! This Japanese bakery located in the Kaka'ako area (Ward) is a great spot to get delicious baked food ranging from sweet to savory and drinks too.I honestly haven't even tried half their menu yet so let me know what your go-to order is! Their matcha items are great, but I'll admit I wasn't a big fan of Matcha Sea Salt Cold Brew because the cold brew was extremely strong even with the matcha so I would recommend sticking to their other matcha drinks like their banana matcha latte"

Cafe Haleiwa

★★★★☆ 3.8 (669) • $$

"When any of my family visit from the mainland they ALL want to hit this friendly joint for brunch a couple of times. What's not to love? Delicious food, daily specials, good drip coffee, superior service, a pleasant island atmosphere, and AMPLE PARKING right in Haleiwa.If they have anything "benedict" when you visit, try it, their hollendaise sauce is on point. Ditto anything with green sauce like their huevos rancheros."

Pizza Pie

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (47)

"I would def recommend coming here We got mozzarella sticks, cucumber salad, and kimchi pork belly pizza, a screw driver, and mezcalita! Mozz sticks: 7/10, very sweet but good. I wish they came out hotter, but Just a personal preference. Cucumber: 9/10 very dressing and delicious would def get again Kimchi ZA: 8.5/10 great rich flavor, I would def get again! I wish there was a little more cheese but again that's a personal preference Screwy: good Mezcalita: good and Smokey my roomie got two so it was worth a second round For 3 drinks and 3 food it was 87 before tip Oh and tip 20% because I said so The inside was air conditioned and cute and fun music"

Xpresso Cafe & Mini Mart

★★★★☆ 4.4 (11)

"Food: The sandwich was tasty but the meat/filling to bread ratio was scarce for $13. The bread was soft and fresh.Service: The cashier was nice; soft spoken. The person that made the sandwiches was friendly. There was another employee that gave us "vibes" though and not the good kind. So don't think we'll be returning. Ambiance: A bit gloomy. A lot of space because not much "convenience-store" items offered but there are canned and bottled drinks, cup ramen, spam musubis, chips and candy. They also have coffee drink, smoothies, boba drinks, a few salads and desserts to name a few: mini bundt cakes, scones, ube desserts..."

Better Daze

★★★★★ 4.7 (76)

"As an Aussie living on O'ahu I am always searching for good coffee that's "at the level" and I'm happy to report Better Daze makes a top Flat White with almond milk. This cute little coffee cart, set up in Kapahulu, has become our new grab-and-go coffee stop when we're running errands around the neighborhood. Looking forward to trying their flavored drink offerings next, like the Bourbon Maple Latte with Cinnamon."

Fusion Cafe + Wine

★★★★☆ 4.3 (46)

"Four stars because the food was so good. However, if I could give three and a half stars I would. We reserved their first "champagne" tea service, so I was super excited because that's my favorite thing. While there were lovely bottles of champagne decorating the restaurant when we arrived, not one of the drinks on the menu actually contained champagne (which is actually an important distinction). There were two drinks made with a crémant (sparkling wine from France, but not champagne). In every other champagne tea service I have tried, a glass of champagne is typically included alongside your tea service. For this it was a list of several tea drinks and two crémant cocktails of which, you could choose one. The space is nice and clean with a pretty modern vibe and would be nice for lunch or a coffee when out and about. The staff was also super friendly and seemed really happy to be hosting this event. As mentioned previously, the food was really good. We started with a salad which was so light and refreshing, I was tempted to ask for seconds. The tea sandwiches and sweets were also really good and filling. The chocolates were flavored, however, only one of them actually tasted fruity. The other one just tasted like plain chocolate.I'd like to go back for lunch sometime or maybe grab a coffee or tea next time I'm in the area. However, I likely will not reserve this tea service again."

Aloha Bake House and Grill

★★★★☆ 3.8 (5)

"Great to have another place to eat in Downtown. Ordered their Ono burrito and it was huge. Comes with either chicken or Kalbi. Didn't have Kalbi so I ordered the chicken instead. Taste was very good and they give you the dipping sauces. Will definitely be back to try their Aloha burger. They also sell scones and brownies. Place is located right next to Doner Shack."

Surfrider Cafe

★★★★☆ 3.9 (11)

"My mom and I came here for a quick drink and a pupu. My only complaint is that they serve drinks in plastic disposable cups... but it's an outdoor pool cafe so I guess that should be expected. They pour the drinks strong and the service was good. We ordered the Poke Nachos and they were delicious! I will forever dream of them until I am able to go back for more. It's right on Waikiki beach, and situated under a famous, giant, BEAUTIFUL banyan tree. You have to walk through the historic Moana Surfrider hotel to get there, which is a treat because there is a mini museum where you can see the history of Waikiki, surfing, and the famous Duke Kahanamoku!"

Koko Head Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.2 • $$

"We looked for a place to eat in the Kaimukī area, and came across Chef Leeanne Wong's Koko Head Cafe. Great choice!This location used to be a Columbia Inn up until 2014 (or so) ... went there a few times with my grandparents for dinner, then a couple of times in the 90s with friends. It's amazing how this place was transformed into the Koko Head Cafe.The food we had was excellent, and so was the service! Definitely will go back to try some of the other dishes on the menu."