50 Best Cafes in Honolulu

“My +1 & I went here twice; once while walking to Diamond Head and the morning before we had to leave Oahu. It is an amazing place for malasadas and not expensive or fancily crafted. Just good food. The chocolate banana French toast was amazing. Any of the French toast would surely all be good. The chocolate filled malasada was great but I personally loved the cinnamon non filled one. Small quiet little place worth checking out.“

“Wonderful coffee and pastries! I love the cat room with lots of toys and cozy spots for them to lounge and play. I love that they are working to get cats forever homes!“

“Some of the best food around“

“Absolutely amazing. Best brecky in Waikiki!“

“The taste of the food was so amazing and the service was outstanding. The price for what we ordered was so so so low! I could not believe it when I received the check! Hawaiian pancakes are a must!“

“I looked at the shaved ice item oh my gosh it’s huge but I went for Maiko special matcha flavor and it’s yummy. I didn’t like the cornflakes but oh well. Next time I’ll try the ube flavor. It’s locate behinf Marugame Udon restaurant. There’s also a Tiger Sugar boba tea place next door and there are tables outside to sit down and enjoy it.“

“Great food and service Felix is the best. Best food ive had in Hawaii and the portions are huge“

“Such a cute little spot in Honolulu. They were very busy and still got our food out in a timely manner! Everything we got was delicious: the Goldie lox, Bogart’s breakfast, and pork adobo fried rice. The seating inside is a little cramped and there are only a few tables outside but the area is nice and quiet. Everyone working there was very nice and I would definitely come back!“

“Good conversations nice ambience“

“Great atmosphere great food“

“Get the Spicy Masala Chai tea.... yum 😋.“

“Best shave ice we found on Oahu. We walked from the zoo end every night just for Lahaina shave ice. Made the mistake of trying a different place one night and quickly learned our lesson. Hands down the only place to go“

“This place is Japanese vegan fusion 🤘🤘🤘off the hook🤘🤘🤘“

“Great shaved ice experience right next to Waikiki beach. Came here multiple times and got to try most of the menu. The shaved ice bowls are incredible, as is the acai bowl. Worth it to add a Dole whip to your order for $1. Highly recommend as you come back from the beach!“

“Delicious breakfast, great service.“

“Found this by accident, what a beautiful place to spend some time amd enjoy the food“

“Great Food with a European influence of France and Spain. Cozy atmosphere and the Chef ZZ is very talented with many years of experience. It’s a little hidden gem and has elevator parking for your car in the back of the building or you can park in the Walmart lot. I very much recommend this place.“

“4 stars for hospitality! Extremely caretaking and sweet owners 💕. Bless their sweet soul for still serving the community here!

The beef pho was not as flavorful as I wanted. It did not have the depth of salty umami I needed for pho broth and the beef.. well.. it had a funky taste so I avoided it entirely. I only ate the beef meatballs. I found myself wondering if the broth was just water and salt + pepper in a quick boil with some beef slices to give some flavor versus a rich beef broth simmered with bones. I really tasted the starch from the rice noodles in the broth, which tells me probably it was not cooked separately nor drained. 🙈“

“The best shave ice & fruit we had during our entire 2 week trip on O'ahu! Can't stop thinking about how delicious they were and I've been home 2 months now. Can't wait to come back!“

“I love their tomato/spinach aloha bread and clam chowder combo. Generous portion that can last for 2 meals!!!“

“I like the atmosphere Great cappuccino, cushions on the bench is a nice touch“

“Nice meeting you today! Good job on bake goods.“

“Food was amazing I was looking for a bite more fresh and trying to stay somewhat true to a healthy menu while on my trip, it was delivered with full flavor and reasonably priced for the servings they provide. I wish I found this place sooner. They also cater and provided our meeting with coffee and fresh pastries. I will be coming back here the next time I’m in Hawaii. Thank you!“

“Very friendly and comfortable atmosphere 😊. Highly recommended 👍 Five stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“The staff is friendly very attentive. Lots of options to choose from. I would not order the Asian dishes here like the Pad Thai or the curry (go to a Thai restaurant for that) if I were to do it again I would go for the specials at this restaurant like the Lamb Wellington. I would come back again, too bad it’s our last day here in paradise. I would recommend the lemon tart very good. The chocolate pyramid is nothing special, just mousse and chocolate cake. Listen to the waiters and their recommendations, they know what they’re talking about. Amazing place a for coffee and dessert.“

“One of a kind! (literally)“

“Love their coffee design machine! Breakfast sandwiches were great, and the service was as well. Cute little spot.“

“Don’t let the exterior fool you, this is no greasy spoon. We had a MARVELOUS breakfast here. All of the food was beyond compare, budget-friendly priced, and the staff is exceptional. Highly recommended. We will be back whenever we are in Honolulu.“

“A hidden jewel..We started with a peach bilini...The food is good- my favorite for lunch is the Curried Turkey salad. For dessert the fruit crisp is tasty..and the icecream topped with candied ginger bits always delightful. The staff is attentive and friendly. The garden cafe ambience is excellent.“

“probably the best valued, most consistent boba place, no crazy new fancy drinks, just good milk tea 🤙“

“Delicious, healthy food that doesn’t leave you feeling oily or gross after. The owner even came out to chitchat in the morning and share about the food making process. They use less oil, no canola oil at all and fresh veggies overall.

My favorite sides were the lotus salad and the hijiki salad! Crunchy, lightly sweet, and packed with different ingredients.

Dijon chicken was super juicy and the Dijon mustard was perfect. There’s a bone!

Support local ~“

“It is the only store that my husband and I come back to buy again and again. you guys must try“

“Wonderful hospitality!! And always delicious. 😍 Always a must stop when we are in town. Plus the atmosphere is great as well.“

“Small shop but such a friendly face to greet you. Absolutely was excited and happy to find a place that sells my favorite crepe cake with a wonderful tea line.
I got the rose latte and fell in love with how floral and soft everything was.
Plates that were served for the drinks and cake are absolutely beautiful.
Plus side is that they also sell Royce Chocolate!“

“I have visited the Haleiwa location multiple times and it just hits the spot for unique gelato flavors! I also highly recommend any of the crepes ... and of course, the Ube Mochi waffle!!! Staff friendly and attentive and the place is kept very clean. Definitely worth a stop if you need to pick up a pint of gelato for a family dinner too. ;)“

“We LOVEEEEE Egghead Cafe!!! Every time we come in they are so friendly, welcoming of my little ones, and quick! I've never had anything bad. Their coffee is delicious, my favorite is Tiramisu Latte! Definitely visit, it will be worth it!“

“Reliably good, reasonably priced (cold and hot) sandwiches, soups, and salads including leafy greens and pasta salads. Friendly and efficient service, too. The combos are a nice deal - I like getting a soup + salad or soup + sandwich. They also cater my office's meetings quite often; they can cater both breakfast (pastries and breakfast sandwiches, plus coffee) and lunch (mostly sandwiches for us). Some of my coworkers have said some of their catered sandwiches a bit boring after a while, so you may consider specifically requesting the types of sandwiches you prefer.“

“It is very delicious and fresh and the combination that one needs The best El mejor que he probado“

“Was in Hawaii for a week and visited Lotus three times because the coffee and food was so good. The base black coffee is phenomenal which of course also made the cappuccino I tried delicious and the food was impressively tasty: I’m still talking about the grilled cheese a week later as well as the Portuguese bean soup and empanadas. The comfortable setting was the cherry on top.“

“Everyone is super friendly and the products are very high quality. The area is really clean with wide walkways and fully accessible barrier free paths. The prices are reasonable and the service is super fast. Love it!

Wheelchair accessibility: Completely accessible“

“This is me and my Alex.adopted out of Russia age 15 months of age ro prevent dying...now I am in love with him forevah and will accept who ever he loves. Family Connections are really important and this TeaRoomplace to meet up is ideal idea.“

“I truly believe this is the best coffee shop in the area.
Perfect coffee, delicious juices and smoothies, heavenly sweet croissants—and all at prices lower than they should be.
Highly recommended!

I don’t understand why there aren’t more people here; these guys absolutely deserve long lines.
And since I rarely like anything, you can be sure this recommendation is genuine!“

“Awesome place! The sprit of the lord is very strong there!“

“Always super high quality food! Good portion sizes & excellent flavors. They post their menu on Instagram. The tonkatsu is excellent and if you're lucky, they might have crispy pork with chili sauce that day. The sandwiches are also very good and reasonably priced.“

“The breakfast is always amazing. Great eggs Benedict, fresh sausage, cappuccino and green iced tea to name a few. Full Japanese station is offered with make your own miso soup.\n\nThe wait staff is very attentive as observed throughout the entire Trump resort at Waikiki.\n\nThis is our second stay at the resort in 6 weeks and it never disappoints.“

“FAVE COFFEE SHOP IN HI, HANDS DOWN! 💕☕️“

“Everything! The staff are personable and professional! The food is tasty and reasonably priced. They have live music on Friday and Saturday nights. They have sports programs on television! They even have reduced prices on drinks and pupu during Happy Hour times. They are awesome and then some! Cyndy and Nick“

“This area of Kalihi desperately needed a cafe and these guys came through. Walking distance coffee is something I needed in my life. Convenient toiletries and a killer food selection. All the accessories and apparel are nice to have around too“