Drip Studio

I ordered mine with oatmilk, no sugar added and it was so smooth so good.Staff was friendly and nice.Love blue interior and a pretty quiet neighborhood in the morning.

This coffee shop knows their flavors very well and they offer a variety of delicious ones. What stands out is how much they know the right amount of flavor and sweetness to put in their drinks.Iced Match Lavender Latte - very fresh, right amount of matcha and sweetnessIced Hojicha Strawberry Latte - Hojicha flavor isn't that strong because the strawberry flavor takes over slightly more. Delicious drink neverthelessLocated in Chinatown so parking may be tricky but the drinks make it worth a try!

Drip Studio is THE best coffee shop in Honolulu! My boyfriend and I are coffee snobs and we always visit a bunch of different coffee shops when we come to Oahu to visit (1x per year). I grew up on Oahu and back then, Drip Studio did not exist, but oh, Honolulu, you are so so lucky to have this amazing coffee shop.It is run by the most skilled, passionate, and friendly couple, and they put all of their heart and soul into their craft. Every time we went, we had a hard time choosing what to order because everything they make is incredible. You can't go wrong with any of the pour overs because that is how they started and they specialize in it. However, I also tried their strawberry matcha and my boyfriend tried their cold fashioned (has cold brew, but made like an old fashioned) and they were both SOOOO good and memorable.Not only is their coffee top notch in quality, but the way they prepare it is mesmerizing. They don't like to rush it because they are trying to prepare it with the most care and with the best technique. You can also do Japanese style pour overs, which is where they do the pour over directly over ice so that the flavor gets locked in.The food and pastries here are also really incredible. Definitely go early so that you can get the pastries before they are sold out. The coffee shop on Fort St. is not very large, so depending on the time of day, you might have a hard time finding a spot to sit to have your coffee, and it may be hard to work from there in case it's busy. I would recommend having a backup plan such that you can get the coffee to-go if they are busy. I heard they are planning on changing up the space, though, so maybe it will become bigger soon?The other thing awesome about this place is that you can buy the high quality coffees as beans from them, and you can buy equipment too. They did a great job of selecting items to sell for retail. You can just tell they put a ton of thought into it, and are not just selling whatever. If you want recommendations, they are also extremely passionate about telling you about the products they sell and will absolutely take the time to answer your questions.Overall, I am obsessed with this place and it is now one of my top 3 favorite coffee shops of all time, up there with the famous Onyx Coffee in Bentonville, AR and Loki Coffee in Salt Lake City, UT.

Drip Studio moved to the new location right next to Yi Fang downtown. It's bigger and more seating area. Staffs are friendly and efficient. I ordered a cup of French Press through their website and it's ready when I arrived the cafe. The coffee was kinda strong but the bean has a slightly sour flavor which I don't like it. I might go back again to try their signature drinks.

My team took the walk to Fort Street Mall to try their new coffee shop. It was a very esthetic place. The Vietnamese coffee that the guys in our group got were not strong enough for them, as avid coffee drinkers and fans of Vietnamese coffee. I got the strawberry matcha latte and it was as good, but I didn't think the value was there for me. They were out of pastries and suggested that we come early in the morning if we wanted to try them but they have their menu items available regularly. We visited around 12pm. The service was great though. They were very knowledgeable and patient while we figured out what to order. Overall, I think it is a good spot for students or people that want that type of ambiance and the attached price tag.

Food quality: 5/5Service: 5/5Cleanliness: 5/5Value: 5/5Don't skip on: The Hojicha Latte and Japanese Egg Salad ToastDrop Studio was such a great find! Tucked away in a pedestrian only area is a cute cafe serving up some of the best coffee and tea in the island! We were greeted immediately by when we walked up to the store and our order was taken quickly and accurately. We ordered the Iced Hojicha Latte, and Americano, and the Japanese Egg Toast. Everything was made to order and it did not disappoint! The shop is small, so I expect it's pretty full during busy hours, but when you go during off peak times, it's def not as bad. The coffee was delicious even without cream or sweetener and they did a really great job. The latte was full of the Hojicha tea flavor and delicious to the last sip. The toast was amazing - perfectly seasoned and the crisp on the sourdough toast was fantastic! Can't wait to go back and try other items on the menu!

Coffee was so good we stopped by again twice in one trip.The Vietnamese iced coffee had strong flavors without being too bitter, cold fashioned was as good as the first time

Came back recently and omg drip studio now has an espresso machine! And I'll be completely honest I'm more of an espresso girly than a pourover girly. Anyways, I ordered an Oat Milk Cortado and it was crafted PERFECTLY. The oat milk was steamed nicely and left a nice velvet foam on the top of the espresso. Overall,I've been coming to Drip Studio for awhile and I LOVE LOVE IT. I can't wait to see what else they whip in studio!

Great matcha! This is a cafe located in Fort Street Mall facing an office building, and it's a cozy little spot that has a wide variety of drink offerings. Parking can be a bit challenging; you can try to hunt for street parking or there's a municipal parking lot nearby. Seating is limited inside and outside as it's a small cafe.I ordered a strawberry matcha latte and it came out quickly. The baristas/servers were attentive and nice! I personally loved my drink; it's probably one of the stronger matcha drinks I've tried here and the strawberry puree at the bottom was a perfect complement to it. I would love to come back to try their other drinks and food!

After seeing lots of recommendations for this place, my husband and I finally make our way to downtown. Located in fort street mall, I typically don't come here just because parking can be challenging. We parked at the Chinatown municipal building and we paid barely anything for parking. Good deal! Now arriving in the cafe, there's not many places to sit. We were able to scope out a table. One staff member greeted us and gave us a rundown of the menu plus some good recommendations. We decided to get one Hojicha latte and one matcha latte. The cafe is small but has a vibey homelike feel. I'm sure you could do work here but it's quite tight. Now for the drinks - probably one of my favorite Hojicha drinks on island. It's earthy and nutty in the best way possible. The matcha was also very smooth. My husband gulped it down so quickly that we had to get another drink to go. We tried the Hojicha strawberry to go and while it was good, we preferred the basic lattes. I even tried to buy the Hojicha powder but it sadly wasn't available. It's too bad this place isn't close to my home...actually it might be a good thing. I'll be back for more :)