50 Best Cafes in Honolulu

“The food was very good, wife love the ice cream on her French toast.“

“I have been here about three times and it’s a much better café than the exterior belies in an adorable side storefront right off Waialae ave. The Ono smoothie is excellent., as is the iced latte with a nut milk - try it with coconut and ube flavoring. I also recommend the fresh baked ube cookies. You can order ahead for pick up about 15 minutes out or they are pretty fast if you show up in person.

There is not much room inside and outside, so I wouldn’t come here with like a group expecting to hang out . There is street parking and off street parking.“

“Great coffee shop - I love the views!“

“My husband and I went in on a whim. I didn't expect this little cafe to be the highlight of our week, but here we are! My favorite part, besides getting to pet several kittens at once of course, was the staff. We booked a 30 minute slot to start, and it quickly went by! The room volunteer was so helpful and kind. Every kitty we pet she told us all about their personality, habits, and history if available. You can truly tell they love the cats deeply and wish them the best. it's also so nice that they are so helpful when choosing a kitty that's right for you. personality is so important! Also, the drinks were fantastic! I got a mango matcha tea and was so happy with it. Perfectly sweet! Thank you again for giving us such a fun experience! You'll see us again for sure :)“

“A cafe I visited after visiting Diamond Head on the weekend
I tried to go to KCC Market, but there were so many people that I couldn't find anything to eat, so I came as an alternative and it was a really good choice.
Ordered the breakfast plate and pineapple juice, which are sold until 10 o'clock.
The plate tasted okay, but the pineapple juice was delicious.
It was so nice to sit and eat in a cool place after trekking.
The Japanese owner is also friendly.
It was near Waikiki, so I probably went there often to drink juice.“

“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!“

“Loved my Matcha frappe float! Some might say I'm a performative male for enjoying Matcha drinks.
My response is you need to try it before hating. Matcha is absolutely amazing, and this place lived up to my expectations.
Matcha frappe float is matcha ice cream floating on top of a matcha drink.“

“excellent service, I love the homemade salmon milk, makes the outstanding coffee even more delicious. the blueberry muffins have the a cake like texture that is really satisfying. the lilikoi bars were super delicious, very tart, true to real lilikoi flavor and a very dense and buttery bottom crust. I'm truly satisfied every time I come here. thank you“

“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“

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

“Good conversations nice ambience“

“Diamond head acai bowl was delicious.
Flat white - decent for the USA. (If you’re from Australia - you’ll know what I mean)
Cool vibe, nice fit out. Could get some cool IG shots inside. Outdoor seating not as appealing. If this was in a better location I imagine it would get crazy busy with long lines of people!
Will definitely be back!“

“Great atmosphere great food“

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

“Although it's a bit away from central Waikiki, its good location at the foot of Diamond Head means it's a popular destination for Japanese tourists. Although named a café, besides drinks, there are also popular Hawaiian dishes such as fried rice, acai bowls, and Locomoco. The serve is the Hawaiian standard (i.e. a lot for Japanese) and doesn't feel expensive. I think it's a small, clean, easy-to-use shop with no gaps. Depending on the day and time of the week, some staff are fluent in Japanese and are also recommended for families. There are only a few terrace seats, so you may want to take off peak hours if you are after them.“

“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!“

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

“Delicious breakfast, great service.“

“Conveniently located right by our Prince Waikiki hotel. We stopped for dessert after walking the Waikiki strip. My girls wanted the Dole Whip even though we were going to the Dole Plantation the next day. It will never be as good as the Dole Plantation but they enjoyed it. I got my Hawaiian shaved ice. Again nothing will compare to my favorite Ululani shaved ice but this was delicious as well. It came with a fresh fruit topping as well as popping bubble topping which I loved.“

“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.“

“I love Insomnia! The Aunty and Uncle who run this place are very caring and attentive and make you feel at home. The prices are so cheap compared to everywhere else which doesn’t make sense cause the food is sooo good and they are in SALT! Please Hawaii government and god please protect this business and these people!

Recommendations: My wife always gets the lemongrass chicken with cold noodles which is super good and I love the Vietnamese french sandwich pork or chicken. They have a super strong Vietnamese coffee that’ll get you going too.“

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

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

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

“Of you like a casual setting, this is ideal. Nice and quiet by today's restaurant standards. It's a BYOB place, which I love. The staff is super friendly, professional, and enthusiastic about the food. The food is superb. My favorite is the hen. We brought a vegetarian friend one night and because they make everything to order they are extremely accommodating. They'll serve any dish as you like it. Try to save room for dessert - their pastries are crazy good. Really wonderful experience!“

“One of a kind! (literally)“

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

“Absolutely beautiful atmosphere; a great place to relax and share a meal with friends and family. There is art, plants, and a water feature. The restaurant is covered, but open and airy. Ceiling fans keep you cool. The servers are truly wonderful people and made our experience unforgettable. We enjoyed local beer, vegetarian sandwiches, and soup. The food is so flavorful and healthy… we will definitely be back!“

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

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

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

“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.“

“Was a nice place I stopped by for lunch! The wait for the food took a while, but I enjoyed the atmosphere. The food itself was very good and tasted FRESH 🙏
Had a nice conversation with the store owner as well :) Would recommend.“

“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 parked on the residential street and walked a little bit. we got matcha lemonade and iced latte. surprisingly the matcha lemonade is very refreshing and good, it fits the hawaiian vibes. similar taste like iced lemon tea. the latte is okay, but the inside is very cute and aesthetic. if you are looking for a place for a break it’s a good place bc it has seats and AC.“

“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!“

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

“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.“

“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.“

“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 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!“

“10/17/25 Friendly service and delicious food. Second visit to Waialae location.“

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

“This little cafe always have great food! I've been here many times and the food is delicious. It's inexpensive and right price for the food you're ordering. Credit/debit acceptable with a minimum purchase of $5. There's probably a restroom for public use but I'm not sure. Very popular place for lunch. The cafe is visible by foot although if you're in a big, tall truck passing by then you can see it on your right. Opens from 1100 to 1430 Monday to Friday. Stop by and support local!“