50 Best Cafes in Honolulu

“Couldn’t have had a better experience while on vacation!!“

“Absolutely amazing. Best brecky in Waikiki!“

“Super attentive staff in a cozy place. If the view of Diamond Head doesn't blow you away the food here will. Been a huge fan of this business but only been able to sample their foods at the Kakaoka farmer's market, first time at their store. Ordered a malasada and went with the mango filling which was the special of the day. They made it fresh. Was everything I hoped for. Warm flaky exterior with the sweet cream filling inside.“

“Great little dessert and matcha ice cream spot in the heart of Waikiki.

Tucked in the back corner of the area. They offer high quality matcha and other sweets. Get your Japanese cravings satisfied. Their service is fast and usually zero to little wait.“

“Fresh tasty and savoy flavors as you can see check it out and friendly owner Jessica“

“The staff at Cafe Kaila are so warm and welcoming. They also have best breakfast whether you choose to eat an eggs Benedict or a banana bread French toast. Always fresh fruit there so pile it on everyone and just enjoy 😉“

“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.“

“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!“

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

“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 is an amazing place for breakfast. The food is so good. Everyone is really nice and helpful. Customer service is top tier. We usually have pick up orders and it’s always hot and fresh when we pick up. We continue to go back! The waffle is never soggy - always crispy and fresh. The veggie omelette is so fluffy/ filled with a perfect balance of melted cheese and your choice of 3 types of veggies - and the potatoes are seasoned perfectly. Super filling food portions, and the iced latte is great- the coffee they use has such great flavor! I usually avoid coffees that taste too sugary, so the iced latte is perfection. Highly recommend!“

“we got the coconut carmel iced latte and white chocolate iced mocha, so delicious, perfectly sweet but not overly sugary or artificially flavoured from syrups. very close to the beach, great spot to grab a drink before heading out for a fun day outside :)“

“Good conversations nice ambience“

“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!“

“Great atmosphere great food“

“There are places you visit, and then there are places that find you. Insomnia is unquestionably the latter.

From the moment you walk in, the world outside simply falls away. The space feels less like a business and more like someone’s most carefully loved living room. But it’s the owners who make it truly extraordinary — in an age where hospitality has become a transaction, they treat every guest like a long-awaited friend. Their warmth isn’t performed — it’s genuinely, beautifully real.“

“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🤘🤘🤘“

“This is honestly the best Açaí I’ve had on my trip between Oahu and Kauai (and I’ve tried a lot, including “best on the island” recommendations). The açaí was the perfect texture and tasted so good, the fruit was fresh and flavorful, and as you can see they don’t skimp on the honey.

I will say it’s kind of expensive (even comparatively), and the portion size is smaller than a lot of the bowls I’ve received elsewhere, but it’s worth it. I had this on my second day of vacation and I’ve talked about it pretty much every day since. If we had stayed in Waikiki, I would’ve gone more than once!“

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

“Delicious breakfast, great service.“

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

“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.“

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

“This place was recommended by a foodie friend of mine so I expected it to be good, but no, good doesn’t do it justice. The oat milk latte was glorious and the mango scone delicate, very lightly sweet and the perfect accompaniment to the latte. Service was friendly and helpful.“

“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!“

“One of a kind! (literally)“

“My wife and I went here both days we were in Oahu. The service was rather quick, and pleasant. Both days, I got a cappuccino with macadamia nut syrup or foam or something. It was extremely delicious. I forgot what my wife got, but she liked them both.“

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

“Our favorite place in Honolulu for coffee, island pastries and to just chill out with friends is Aloha Bakehouse & Cafe, Kaka'ako. 🤙🏼. This is how I picture a Hawaiian coffee shop, a cozy place to get coffee & island pastries and a 2nd floor to enjoy them. ☕️“

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

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

“I went there because I was craving delicious vegetables, and it was absolutely the right choice!

But it wasn’t only a vegan menu—they also had meat dishes, which I really appreciated.

The hamburger steak was also very delicious!

I would love to go there again.“

“Great little bakery/breakfast place at Nā Lama Kukui. So many delicious pastries and desserts inside! We stopped in quickly before visiting the new record shop in the building. Ordered a poached pear tart, an iced pistachio latte, and a hot hazelnut latte. They were all very delicious! I was so amazed at the amount of beautiful (and delicious looking) pastry/dessert options they had inside!!! It was our first time visiting and the staff were so patient and helpful. I'll definitely be back to try out some of their other menu options and that chocolate pyramid!“

“風景優美，服務品質特佳。“

“I loved the super fresh salad that came with the vegetarian eggs Benedict. Everything was prepared to perfection. The acoustics can make it hard to hear the person at the other end of the table. Totally enjoyed the meal and the atmosphere of being surrounded by exquisite art in a nice setting. Great service. Do make reservations to guarantee you get in.“

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

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

“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've visited Fusion when they were in Kaimuki and I'm so glad to see they have a new home inside Salon DADA! Malie is fantastic as always, and takes great care of people. The food is delicious (💯 recommend the empanadas and wagyu burger), and the drinks go great with the food!

Can't wait to try their brunch menu next!“

“Wow! Everything was 10/10. I love that they don’t use the normal torani or mornin syrup. I got a Iilikoi themed matcha and it was delicious. I also got a croissant sandwich that was really good. The sandwich was nicely cut in half (I hate biting into a whole sandwich) and had napkins at the bottom of the box. It’s the little things!!“

“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“

“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. ;)“

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

“I had the ham and cheese omelet with toast, bacon and coffee. Everything was great. Made to order. I got in around 645am. There was no line. I sat outside under the awning. There is a walking train right behind the restaurant where different units like to do morning PT. The atmosphere is very Hawaiian. Overall great experience“

“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.“

“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.“