Kai Coffee Hawaii

In love with the Kai Latte. :) I first had Kai during a solo Oahu trip four years ago. Four years later and this latte's quality is still consistent with just a hint of Mac but sweetness. I came here every day during my five day stay! This particular location does not have a long line (you're welcome!). It is a one min walk from the Hyatt Centric Waikiki as well. The two associates were incredibly nice and helpful. Thank you!

order: matcha latte the matcha here was ehhh :( the matcha latte didn't rlly taste like matcha n kinda just tasted like flavored milk. asked for extra extra vanilla syrup n that made it better but still not the best. kinda sucky, don't get the matcha here maybe the other drinks r betteryummy rating: 4/10

Regarding the Kai Latte:For a small $7 house special latte, I must say I expected more. Milk looked and felt over steamed, and I think the macadamia flavor might be mixed up with just sweet syrup (there was little to no macadamia flavor). All in all, it tasted like a sweet latte you get from one of the automatic machines. The staff is friendly and the place is clean, so I will be back to try something else!

Ventured to Kai coffee for a caffeine fix and was surprised to find it on the street level of a shopping plaza. It was located right in the middle, nearby Sephora. We ordered the matcha latte (sweetened, macadamia nut milk) and a black cold brew. I enjoyed the matcha latte as it was nicely sweetened and was complimented by the macadamia nut milk. My bf got the cold brew and it wasn't anything to write home about. Service was quick and there is some seating nearby to drink your beverage or eat some of the available pastry options.

Are you in Waikiki looking for somewhere to sit down and relax? Want to take a break from all the shopping and people? This hidden gem local artesian coffee place located in the center of Waikiki Shopping Plaza offers a nice retreat from paradise. Have a seat, spend your hours rejuvenating yourself with my favorite baristas to talk with: Lora, Rex, Lia, and Noel! They provide such an amazing coffee session and the aloha spirit! Order the cold brew and the Kai latte for my favorite drinks! (Kama'aina does get 25% if you mention!)

I had Kai Coffee as one of my go to places to try when I visited Hawaii and although they have many locations, this location was particularly close to me from my hotel. They are located near Sephora just pass the STIX Asia sign and can be accessed from the street if you're just walking. I came early when they opened and there was only 1 barista that was setting up the chairs, tables, signs while also making my drink. My order was their signature Kai Latte which has a macadamia nut syrup. Got mine with oat milk and iced. Unfortunately, this coffee didn't live up to the name nor hype. It was very acidic and sour which is not at all what I like in coffee. Also, I could hardly taste the macadamia nut. It wasn't worth the price for what I paid for. I'm not sure if it's just this location that made bad coffee or overall this is how it's supposed to taste. I don't think I will be returning to this location because it felt like the barista was not welcoming. It just felt like she was there to make her shift or perhaps she didn't expect anyone to come so early. Also, the coffee felt over pulled. It wasn't good at all. There was so much seating for this one coffee stand so I wonder, how busy do they get during the day. I had planned to sit but it felt awkward in the open mall with no one around. I may try their other locations but this particular location missed the mark for me.

Friends and family came to visit which means we gotta impress them with some good local coffee. Kai Coffee did not disappoint! We ordered their signature Kai latte cold, the flavor of the coffee was rich and nutty. It came very slightly sweetened which was perfect for me but for those that prefers something sweeter just ask the barista to add a few more pumps. We also tried the Acai bowl which was delish as well. It's nice to have something local and walking distance from the neighborhood, if you are ever in the area definitely give this place a try!

I've been here a couple times before and thought I'd make a review today while I'm sitting here and waiting for an event.The area surrounding the coffee stand was pretty loud today due to construction. Hopefully this isn't a common occurrence! I usually like more quieter areas if I'm at a coffee shop.Today, I ordered the small mocha frappe with coffee (came out to a little over $4 with kamaaina discount) with a chocolate chip cookie ($3.50). The prices listed on the menu are a little high, but it makes sense considering it's in Waikiki where I expect prices of items to be a little higher than usual. The employee working there was really friendly and tried to engage in conversation with me, which was really nice. If I was a tourist, he would've made my view of Hawaii 100x better! He asked me if I wanted to try the macadamia milk in my drink, and said it would be free of charge since I had mentioned that I've never even heard of it being a thing before! 10/10 customer service because he let me try something that I've never tried before. Things like this really impact whether or not a customer comes back to the establishment and I think he did a great job!The drink I got had a nice light coffee taste to it and wasn't overly sweet. The chocolate chip cookie was very crumbly and I kinda wish I was able to hold it in one piece instead of it breaking in pieces every time I tried to hold it. Both tasted really good, though!

Great customer service...as soon as you enter the cafe you're met with welcome..how can we help you..since there wasn't a need to look over a menu... I went there for an acai bowl, there are menu options for coffee and breakfast fare which goes perfect with this dedicated coffee brewery...take a moment inside and you'll see the options in their merchandise, coffee tumblers and bags of dried coffee all ready for your purchase...I ordered the acai bowl and decided to eat outside..the inside tables were already packed, they were the lucky ones because outside you will be shooing away flies and eating fast before the outdoor heat melts away the acai purée..when they brought out the bowl the first thing you'll notice is the deep purple of the the purée... It was tempting to the eyes sweet with the taste of honey which they liberally applied as well as granola, blueberries and bananas, basically the plastic bowl was overflowing with fruit, I ate fast enough so that the purée didn't melt and make a mess but get plenty of napkins...

I've been a fan of Kai Coffee since 2021 and have bought their signature iced Kai coffee (with macadamia nut syrup) several times before, but it's usually from their other two locations across the beach. My first time in this one, located inside the mall, however was very disappointing. I knew from the get-go my coffee looked darker and less creamy than usual. It also tasted very acidic and didn't taste any hint of the syrup at all. The lady who was singlehandedly working there was kind enough to either offer me a refund or re make my drink. Sadly, it tasted the same after the second try. Not sure if I'll be coming back given any coffee in the area at this point can easily cost you $9 and it was such a waste of money.