Shaka Coffee - Mesa

Tried the Aloha White Mocha per recommendation of the barista and it was amazing!!! Unique banana coconut flavors worked so well with the coffee. It was pretty sweet but I like my coffee like that. It's a small place but seemed pretty popular with a line when we came. Fast service and friendly baristas. Will come again!

This place has Hawaiian coffee! This little shack is at the corner of a parking lot. It doesn't look like much, but they have so much to offer - tea, smoothies, acai bowls, bagels, etc.I just tried a small-sized POG smoothie here, and it was good. I was able to pay with credit card/Apple Pay. I would try coffee here next time.There were a couple tables with seats under the tree. It can be loud because of the cars driving by.

I'm actually really sad to be updating my review but considering how I was treated today, it feels necessary.As Yelp can see in my original review, I've been coming to this location for a long time. I used to come almost daily when I lived in Linda Vista, but I moved, so now I come when I have time before work which is up the street. I have 2 favorite drinks I've been consistently - A Kahuna Coconut or Iced Aloha White Mocha. These drinks have been made the same, consistently, for the last 8ish years, probably longer. My problem is that when I came today and ordered a Kahuna Coconut, the girl made a coconut smoothie type drink. I very kindly said, "hey, I don't think this is right because it's a coffee drink", she proceeded to show me her tablet and say that it's not a coffee drink and that's how she learned to make it. She then asked me how to make it, I don't know, I just know it has the coconut coffee in it. I explained on the customer facing menu it's literally a coffee drink, and then I came onto Yelp and showed her pictures of other peoples Kahuna Coconuts so that she knew I wasn't trying to be difficult, she clearly was taught wrong or just doesn't know. After she remade the drink she had me taste it, It's definitely a coffee frappe but not a kahuna coconut. Whatever, no big deal fine. My issue is that she involved other customers in line by having them vouch for how she remade it. Again, I said don't worry about it and she said "I made it how you said to"... I don't know how to make the drink, that's why I'm a customer. It was really uncomfortable for me and she was really argumentative. I normally don't complain but I wanted a coffee frappe at least. As I walked away other customers said "sorry you have to deal with that" even though I was really kind. I even tipped her! Definitely a bummer, I would've preferred to reach out to a manager or something directly but shaka is small so this will have to do.

This was a very quaint coffee shack with a wide array of Hawaii-inspired flavors. It was a cold day when I when on my lunch break and saw that there was a little coffee shop so I stopped by and was pleasantly surprised at the different coffee options- I'm so used to seeing all of the same classic menu items in other shops. I ended up getting their aloha white mocha, which had coconut infused coffee and a slight hint of banana. I was slightly skeptical because the taste of banana is so strong usually but it was not overpowering at all! The drink absolutely melted my cold and I walked away feeling happier than I was when I approached it:) Stop by if you need a quick drink

We lived in Kearny Mesa in so long and it's a shame we haven't given this place a try and I'm glad we did today. Tiny coffee shop across from Kearny High. Love the variety of espresso, smoothies, teas, and a bit of breakfast. I love anything that says "Aloha". For today's visit, we've tried Aloha White mocha. Man oh man, this is not the typical Starbucks drink. That's why you gotta try them and you'll know what I'm talking about. The drink consisted of espresso, ghiradeli white choc, banana and coconut shot. Can't hide the banana shot, not so much of the coconut. It was indeed on the sweeter side. I'll asked next time if they can adjust the sweetness (I hope!). Everything in this drink is good. Highly recommend and will visit again to try different drinks. Parking can be challenging as they share with other businesses. They are not open all day.

Place is good...I also had the acai bowl that had coconuts (not pictured). Will be coming back to this place when I around town again. It does have a very good vibe to it.

One and only worst experience I've ever had at a coffee shop. The girl today was extremely rude. When ordering food she checked if she had burritos and threw the lid across the room. She was rolling her eyes like she didn't want to help us. She then came out of the coffee shop got a table slammed it to the ground and closed the shop as if they were no longer open. It looks like they are open until 1pm today. Another lady came up to order and she seemed to change her demeanor a little. I am very disappointed because it looked like a cool place to go. Good thing I'm from out of town. Unfortunately a bad experience. I hope management can consider training for customer service and having people feel welcome.

Coffee shack located in a small complex - easy ordering, not a long wait. It has a Hawaiian inspiration to their menu, but they don't Mac nut flavoring which I wish they had. Got the caramel macchiato and that was good, staff was friendly. There is parking but can be limited during peak meal times because of other food businesses.

Love this little coffee shack! I've been visiting this place every since it was called Lion's coffee and they still have my favorite drink, the Aloha Mocha. I take it with only 1 pump banana and it's excellent! Great flavor combination that sounds iffy but it's good! The staff is always so friendly and smiling plus they are never hesitant to answer questions or give recommendations.

First visit impression review: No customer service what's so ever. Immediate NO, especially for tip. I had the coconut latte (forget the exact name) and it was AWFUL, I only tasted milk, I don't think anything was mixed together. It was sooo bad. What a way to start off your morning with bad coffee ): Such a bummer, had high expectations for a local coffee shop in my area!