Downtown Coffee Honolulu

I remember the former tenant at this location, Kele’s Coffee, which didn’t survive the expansion of Starbucks in the Downtown area. So, when Downtown Coffee took over the location, I held out hope that they would do better and they did!

Downtown Coffee not only survived, they have thrived, even as Starbucks had to close some of the branches because they had expanded too quickly. As the saying goes “Slow and steady wins the race”.

The owner and staff are always friendly and they certainly know how to make good coffee. So, if I want a good cappuccino, I’ll only be getting it from Downtown Coffee.

Attached to this review is a picture of perhaps the last surviving mug from Kele’s Coffee, which I gave to Downtown Coffee as a gift and perhaps a good luck charm.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

You can really taste the quality of their beans. I had the Kona latte with soy, and it was smooth and perfectly balanced. Finding street parking can be a challenge, but that’s pretty much par for the course in downtown.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Our go to coffee fix! Fred & John make the best hot mocha latte w/ an extra shot!! Not too sweet and just perfect! Hawaiian grown coffee and they roast every Saturday morning just outside of the shop! You can tell it’s all high quality beans! The shop is clean and the ambience is welcoming with Hawaiian music! My little slice of caffeine heaven in the middle of downtown! There a small loading zone on the back street that you can park at and run in!

I’m a barista and I can definitely tell their coffee was quality! I got a simple iced latte and it was some of the best coffee on the island!

Such friendly people! This shop sells coffee grown and roasted in Hawaii. They let me taste each one and were happy to share about their experience and coffee journey. They stay busy, but they love what they do and love to share their coffee with all who stop by. They do their roasting on Saturdays if you're curious!

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Superb, quaint coffee shop on the edge of Chinatown. They roast their coffees fresh every weekend. My favorite is the Waialua, made from beans grown here near O'ahu 's north shore. Tasty desserts, friendly staff.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

A beautiful coffee shop. Simple but nice menu variety. They also have Decaf espresso so it's perfect for an afternoon latte. They roast their coffee beans every weekend. Can't wait to try their caramel cappuccino next 🤗

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great coffee and great customer service!!!! Keeper.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Got a dirty ice chai with raspberry and a ginger peach tea. Both were delicious. The barista answered my questions about the ube cheesecake and was quite patient with me. My wife was elated with her coffee as nobody else on island has raspberry syrup for the chai.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

24/7 open

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

The coffee didn’t even make it out of the parking garage. That’s how good it was. I took one sip and stopped in my tracks haha the perfect temperature, the perfect taste. I had to turn right back around just to tell them how amazing it was.

From the moment I walked in, I felt the love. Fast, friendly service, big smiles, and sweet energy all around. They handed me my cup with a “thank you,” and that alone was enough to make my day. But then the coffee? Game over. Truly one of the best cups I’ve ever had.

I’m not even home yet and I couldn’t wait to write this review. My doctor, whose office is nearby, told me this was the spot. She was so right! I’ll be picking up a gift card for her next time as a thank you for the recommendation!

Can’t wait to come back downtown for another cup. This place is now officially part of my routine. See you (hopefully before) next month!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This coffee shop is a hidden gem and a must visit in Oahu! The barista, Ben, did a phenomenal job making my coffee - I had a spectacular iced mocha and mango scone and had to acquire some beans. The iced matcha is also a must have with their Hawaiian honey!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Iced Latte

Small cafe with only outside public seating for a quick & efficient coffee run or quick meals in the heart of downtown. They do have 100% Kona and other local Hawaiian coffees as well.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

The coffee taste was very dark (darkroast) and delicious.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Fantastic coffee of Hawaiian origin! I tried latte with Kau beans and it was great. The owners are very kind people happy to share their knowledge about roasting and taste. Lovely place

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5