Dean & Deluca

Mont Blanc Those two little words! Dean and Deluca Hawaii makes the best little sweet treat, not too sweet, light and airy... and I love this little spot to stop in for a coffee and this treat! Located in the Kōʻula condominium building at Ward, there is a nice outdoor area to sit and enjoy items from this coffee and tea spot. They have a little retail boutique to purchase a few of their staple products. Parking nearby at Whole Foods or the adjacent movie theater lot.

Enjoyed my visit to Dean and DeLuca Kaka'ako with a few of my friends. While meandering in the store I was offered a sample of the in-store milled baguette served warm with melted butter. It was soooo good! Will definitely consider getting in the future.The displays were nicely presented. The electronic board featured a Yama Sencha iced tea which I immediately ordered. Looking for a savory snack I happily grabbed the last cheese bite. Perfect snack for the morning. The iced tea was so refreshing, enjoyed it the whole day.At 9:30am the customers were lined up. Unfortunately the crew forgot a few of my friends orders. And when they asked about their drink orders they were met with blank stares. No apologies for forgetting. No expediting forgotten drinks. In fact, friend said the manager skipped over her to help the customer behind her? This location has a few service kinks to work out. Observed a fly issue too. Do love the plentiful seating outside. Will look forward to trying again after a little time to see if improved.Located in the new Ward Victoria enclave if shops. Both self parking across the driveway in the theatre parking lot and valet parking is available.

I was happy to hear this location finally opened. Stopped by here a late morning coffee and pastry.It was such a nice day out with a steady breeze. Hawaiian Honey Latte w oat milk and Chocolate Almond Croissant. The French cocoa powder dusted on top toasted almonds and a light chocolate filling wasn't too sweet which I liked.A Milk Bread to go came unsliced which I took home to make a grilled sando with. DD had an iced Hawaiian Milk Tea and LOVED IT. Well balanced w just enough sweet for her.This location opens 7 days a week, even on Christmas Day.Love the selection of aprons and totes. They have these mini scented candles smelled so yummy. Beautiful display case of individual cakes that made my mouth water.I didn't notice the breakfast sandwiches until after I paid as it was to the far left of the display cases.This was close by and convenient. Nice outdoor seating. Will definitely be back.I wish they had the spices like the Waikiki location.

Delicious Mont Blanc in HI!! Seating available outside the store. Children playing in the fenced stone garden. Quite a few people on a Monday holiday.

Happy Holidays everyone! Stopped by to meet friends here. I ordered the iced Sencha green tea at the recommendation of staff. I picked up a plain croissant and a Kouign-amann to take home. The tea was unsweetened and delicious. No bitter taste. I was informed that you could add a flavor shot at $1.00 each shot. The tea didn't need any extra flavor. The croissant was flaky and delicious. The Kouign-amann was caramelized and on the sweet side. Food: 4/5 stars Ambiance: We sat outside. There was one problem, a lot of bugs flying around. It became somewhat of a problem. Tables were somewhat clean. Otherwise, nice and cool with the trade winds. 3/5 stars

Teatime in Kaka'ako, Honolulu, Hawaii...Jackie wanted to meet up with Irene and me. She asked for suggestions as to where we could have a chat. Irene brilliantly found Dean & Deluca - Kaka'ako Kouka Store.Located on the ground level of the Koula condominium building, underneath the Onkee Korean Grill House (Restaurant), this third location of Dean & Deluca has some outdoor seating, but beware of the flies - possibly from the nearby park where residents walk their dogs.Service was inconsistent. One of the servers might have a language barrier. It was challenging for her to explain the restroom (around the corner) code to me. The male server was really cheerful and helpful - and even gave a Loyalty Card to Jackie. Irene and I didn't get a card, but we didn't ask...I got the Kame Cold Brewed Sencha which was unsweetened, not bitter, and very refreshing! I also ordered a Strawberry Almond Tarte - it had a nice crust, smooth filling, and fresh strawberries... yummy!We might return again when we're in the area. It was a relaxing environment with the fresh air and slight breeze!

Great spot to catch up...As it was the suggested place to meet Jackie K and Nadine C as this Kaka'ako area is slowly developing with lots of new biz opening in the area surrounded by various condominium one that's still in development fronting the shop as we speak.Parking though is available through between Ward Entertainment area and Whole Foods though getting there from those parking structures can be quite a journey I hope that there would be more easier spots to park.I was excited to see Dean & Deluca in Kaka'ako as this more informal spot is a great place to grab a treat and though there's no seating in the shop there are a few right outside along with a bathroom which I believe you need a code to access.I did get the Hawaiian Soda which comes in various flavors and decided on the Strawberry and decided to pair it with a Raspberry Pistachio Tart. The tart was so yummy and delicious with a firm crust holding all the custard as I grabbed a raspberry with each bite but at $9 it did kinda sting a bit but it paired with my Hawaiian Strawberry Soda perfect as it wasn't too sweet and had just the right flavor to it.Love the vibe and ambiance though the flies are quite annoying and actually the biggest concern for me as I didn't feel like I could relax and enjoy my $9 tart as I engulfed it from the flies lol! The service is amazing with the guy who can over hear my questions answered them instantly since some had some language barrier understandably but really wished they also posted their seasonal items like "Iced Matcha Pumpkin Latte" and "Zesty Orange Mocha Latte" instead of flashing it on the large screen high above the baked goods as it was missed opportunity that I would've loved to give a try.Not totally an organized system they have here with straws above the display case versus the service counter while the napkins and stirs above the trash...all this is fixed it's a great spot to meet your besties.Thank you!

We finally got to try their new location in Kaka'ako and we decided to come right after they opened up. Surprisingly, there was quite a bit of line already, although the line moved really fast and most people just wanted to look around their gift shop. The location can be a bit tough to find if you're not familiar with the Ward area. The cafe is located in the corner by the park and just right below Onkee. I love its private and tucked away vibe, so it does not get loud and too crowded.We came with our pup and the staff were very friendly and accommodating! They even gave us 2 pup cups since my dog really seems to love it. We wanted to order their pastries, but it wasn't as complete as the ones in Waikiki and the prices seem a bit expensive.We ended up getting the salted caramel coffee and that did not disappoint! It was really tasty and definitely not overly sweet. There's only a few tables, so you might have to wait for other customers to be done. If you want to relax and enjoy your pastries and coffee peacefully, definitely come by during the weekdays where there is less people. But overall, a very enjoyable experience for us!

A tiny boutique shop with a few outdoor seats to enjoy purchases. Unlike the shop in the Ritz Waikiki, this one is strictly grab and go. No custom party platters or collaborations with neighboring restaurants yet.Week 2 since opening, 11:30am and they have practically no house made food to sell except...What a baguette!!!Made from in house milled flour. Classic European bread. Very hard and crisp on the outside, chewy, moist crumb inside. Tear this apart rather than using a bread knife. There is less chance of cutting up the roof of your mouth. Great smeared with German butter.Prices are very high as expected.Looking forward to returning and trying more of their European style breads.

My wife was looking forward to trying food from Dean & Deluca.The service was friendly and polite!Hawaiian Honey Latte-Iced (4/5). Delightfully sweet, and smooth.Croissant (4/5) - flakey, crunchy, but soft center. This was a good croissant!Pork Belly Bruschetta (3/5). The pork belly was good. The Baguette was soft and soggy.Empanada Beef & Egg (3/5). The pastry was good. The beef & egg was tasty but overall I was pricey.CONS: -Hard to find with all the construction going on.-Flies in the display case.-Outside tables to sit and eat, again too many flies around landing on you and your food. I know that's not D&D's fault but, it did affect our experience.