50 Best Coffee Shops in Honolulu

“Absolutely loved this place! The coffee was excellent and the acai bowl was absolutely delicious and just the perfect way to start the day. The atmosphere is cozy and relaxed, and the staff were super friendly and welcoming.

It’s definitely worth the walk from central Waikiki if you’re looking for really good coffee and a delicious acai bowl. Such a lovely little local spot, highly recommend stopping by! ☕🥥🍓“

“People seem to come here for matcha but their EARL GREY GELATO is the best EVER. I have tried so many earl grey desserts. This is one of the best. I tried earl grey, hojicha, lilikoi, matcha, black sesame and ube. They are all amazing. Loved the rich flavors.

FYI, there is a sitting area if you want to eat inside the building :)“

“great sandwich. good service“

“Everything inside is 100%… but if you’re waiting for your food/drink outside the doors… be prepared to smell the bodily fluids of the mentally ill humans who patrol the area, and bring bug spray to fight the flees and bug bites that follow those smells around. I waited for 2 minutes outside and my legs are covered. Ambiance and experience of a great cafe unfortunately ruined by the area it’s in.“

“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.“

“I love the vibe of this place the 2 separate seating rooms is very helpful. there’s a good amount of seating inside but it can get VERY busy very fast. Despite the busyness the service is always super friendly and pretty fast. You can also buy their house syrups among other things. I love the very unique drinks and the banana bread is literally one of the best I’ve ever had.“

“I think I’m in love. Best coffee shop on the whole island. Whether you want iced or hot, espresso or matcha, a quick fix or chill and hang, this is the one. Get a bagel or a banana bread too they are LEGIT. Everything is sourced and made with care. Lots of local ingredients, handcrafted syrups, really good coffee beans. All the girls are so sweet and kind and working hard. An oasis on kapahulu. A little heaven on earth. <3“

“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!“

“The drip coffee is solid, but the craft cold brews are even better. So good, I grabbed an extra to enjoy for the next day. Really like the creativity and blends of the different types of cold brews. We're new to the establishment, the lady who took my order was quite friendly and took her time going over what they had to offer. My only suggestion to them is if they could figure out a way to add a less sweet option that would awesome.“

“Love this place. I've been to a few locations and it's always good! The coffee is amazing, but the real shocker is how great the food is! The local breakfast sandwich, croissantwich and Breakfast Burrito and so delicious, but my favorite by far is the Lomi Salmon Bagel....I crave it!!!!! Highly recommend!“

“The coffee is delicious and the staff is very friendly. I get coffee shipped home to me every month or two for my Ohana! Mahalo, Fred!😊“

“I bought donuts that are really great! The best I’ve had ! All so fresh and delicious- You get to watch your donut being made- I would go back every day- My boyfriend said this- put the donut in your mouth, sip Kai coffee- then swish it around and swallow— enjoy for 15 seconds- then enjoy all the sugar and flavors around your teeth-then enjoy the flavors between your teeth-enjoy for 45 seconds- then think about going back for another!!! The service is impeccable! I’ll be back!“

“The Best Rockstar place on Oahu!“

“Staff were efficient. The long Q move quickly“

“Love this place. I've been to a few locations and it's always good! The coffee is amazing, but the real shocker is how great the food is! The local breakfast sandwich, croissantwich and Breakfast Burrito and so delicious, but my favorite by far is the Lomi Salmon Bagel....I crave it!!!!! Highly recommend!“

“Best coffee, best toast. Best experience!“

“I have lived right across from this coffee shop for over a year and I finally tried it. I read reviews about the Hawaiian latte and figured I would give it a try. Definitely delicious and I recommend. I will be back for sure to get that coffee again. I didn’t try any food. It was very quiet and only a couple people in there.“

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

“Great coffee shop - I love the views!“

“Love this place. I've been to a few locations and it's always good! The coffee is amazing, but the real shocker is how great the food is! The local breakfast sandwich, croissantwich and Breakfast Burrito and so delicious, but my favorite by far is the Lomi Salmon Bagel....I crave it!!!!! Highly recommend!“

“My husband took a private surf lesson from Joshua. Joshua was so very patient and encouraging, even though my husband was unable to get to a standing position, through no fault of Josh. We highly recommend Big Wave Dave Surf & Coffee for all 1st time surfers.“

“This is BY FAR the best smoothie I’ve ever had in my entire life. Not being dramatic whatsoever. Came here two days in a row because it was that good. From the moment you walk in, all you smell is the freshest fruit. You can buy fruit here too, and their prices are amazing! This shop is run by the sweetest aunties ever. They give you the best recommendations if you’ve never come. The 32oz glass jar is such a good deal too. If you bring it back, you get a few $$ off your smoothie!
This is hands down my favorite smoothie shop now on the island, can’t wait to keep coming back! 🌈🥥🍍“

“Great staff, great coffee. Try the Kai Latte.“

“Lovely Coffee Shop! Five Stars⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Excellent food with a really creative menu. Malia always makes the best plated presentations.“

“First time trying this place with my dad to celebrate 3 months of our keto journey, and it blew us away. The ambiance and service were top-notch, and every single dish was cooked to perfection. We got the burger, fried rice, brisket, and the chicken and waffles—all amazing, but that chicken and waffles seriously hit different. Highly recommend!“

“Appealing, on the healthier side, delicious breakfast place.
They have limited options but available options are unique and yummy.
The service is bit on the slow, if you have a party of three, they still serve one person at a time. So plan your time well.
But the breakfast is awesome.
Highly Recomended !!“

“My absolute favorite breakfast spot on the whole island. Quality food and super fresh always. I love the all American style breakfast called “Monserrat Breakfast” $7 and the “Green Smoothie” $10

I get the:

MONSERRAT BREAKFAST with
- Extra Egg 🍳 ( 3 Total ) $1.50
- Extra Toast 🍞 ( 2 Total) $1.50
- Butter 🧈
- Extra Bacon 🥓 (4 Total) $2.50

GREEN SMOOTHIE
-More Spinach 🥬
-Less Greek Yogurt 🍦
- Banana
- Pineapple

Everything costs under $25 with Tip!

Absolutely love Aloha Pineapple Cafe, I eat here every morning except for Tuesdays cause they are closed.

It also has Beatuiful views and location 👍👍👍“

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

“Had a great dining experience at Ruscello! Our server/bartender, Andrew, was friendly, attentive, and provided excellent service throughout our meal. We ordered the panko chicken salad, calamari, and lobster bisque with crostini. Everything was delicious and well prepared, and the lobster bisque was especially rich and flavorful. Overall, great food and wonderful service from Andrew. We'll definitely be back!“

“The Tropical tribe açaí bowl with power toppings keeps me coming back!“

“I had a great experience at this coffee shop! Kylie provided excellent customer service and was very friendly, welcoming, and attentive. She made sure everything was taken care of and really made the visit enjoyable. It’s always nice to receive such outstanding service, and Kylie definitely went above and beyond to make a great impression. I’ll definitely be coming back! Highly recommend stopping by for great coffee and wonderful customer service! ☕😊“

“Chicest place in town to catch up with friends or enjoy a cafe treat. What’s better than that? Getting to go shopping afterwards in their attached retail location with selections from local artists and creators. Love this place!“

“Reagan (so sorry if I butchered the spelling of your name! 😫) recommended her favorite: the matcha lilikoi soda, but with a twist—split the lilikoi syrup with strawberry syrup. The result? A divine, perfectly balanced matcha and fruity goodness that goes down way to easily. Reagan’s friendliness and the speed at which my customized drink was served up also added to the delightful experience after a sweaty yoga class at Hot Yoga 8 across the street. There was a line to order, and yet my drink was ready in less than 5 minutes. I also easily struck up a friendly chat with Danielle, who I found out later was on the clock on her very first shift at Daily Whisk Matcha. I would normally hesitate to purchase any kind of beverage for $11, but I had an overall excellent experience, a great recommendation for a drink, friendly and fast service, and a welcoming ambience—I’ll definitely be back for more.“

“Great staff, great coffee. Try the Kai Latte.“

“The Tropical tribe açaí bowl with power toppings keeps me coming back!“

“The story of “the bean” is explained in their fine little museum on the premises. Comfortable sitting A great atmosphere.“

“Fresh fruit bubble tea! Watermelon w/ boba is the best during this hot summer season!“

“The best High Tea we've had, including The Fairmont in a few key cities. Excellent!!“

“We love Drive Thru Joe. The only legit amenity on this base provides us a piece of happiness. Customer service is top and the drinks are fun, refreshing and creative. This is on our top 5 list of things we will miss when leaving the island!!!“

“GREAT! IT WAS MY FIRST TIME AND THEY WERE ALL NICE AND THEY AUGGESTED TO ME THE CARAMEL PUDDING ONE. IT WAS GREAT. THANKS FOR A GOOD PICKER UPPER, MY 16 HOIR SHIFT NEEDED THIS :) MAHALO LADIES AND THE ONE GUY AT QQ TEA!!“

“Good conversations nice ambience“

“I randomly came across this cute little coffee cart and was so impressed by the coffee. The beans aren’t too acidic or too smoky, and the coffee actually has a lot of flavor without being too light or watered down. Everything tastes really well-balanced.

I’m only here for a week, but I’ll definitely be coming back every morning!“

“On fri 3/20 about 1230pm I went to the kam shopping center starbucks and a rude lady customer couldn't decide what she wanted. Brandon the batista, who was so friendly described what the drink she questioned about. All he said was I just want to make sure I make what you want and she went off! Wanted to leave a bad review. This location always give good service. Alot of customers after the lady left wanted to leave a good review for Brandon. He was so accommodating and patient with the lady. It's so sad that sad people like that rude customer lady take out her frustrations on people who just trying to make a living and work Hard.So to Brandon and the other baristas on his shift awesome job! Aloha Beba“

“Small but nice boba shop with interesting menu and flavors. Lots of very modern kid vending machines (sort of claw-type) that have anime toys, candy, and random trinkets. Clean but very limited seating. Appreciate they ask how sweet you want.“

“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.“

“The best acai bowl I have ever tasted!“

“Got a super fast and delicious iced coffee with a splash of oat milk here for $4.25ish, pre-tip. Love the dark and full bodied flavor of their coffee beans :) Great spot to grab a quick drink. Will try their Thai coffee blends next time, and would be fun to see matcha on the menu one day!“