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    Ali’i Coffee

    4.5 (226 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Alexander G.

    I'm a big fan of coffee, so it was hard for me to believe I've never been here. I've had their coffee elsewhere over the years, but this cafe is a popular and nice one. It's at Ward Village so it's a convenient place to stop if you're shopping in the area. There's plenty of free parking. Outside they have a bunch of sidewalk tables; inside more including a larger one for a group. They have a full menu of coffees and smoothies, plus food for breakfast and lunch. Prices are reasonable for the area. The pastries disappear fast, so getting there early is necessary if that's what you're going for. The staff was very friendly and fast with orders. There was a constant stream of happy customers too. If you're a coffee fan, this one is worth visiting.

    Cameron K.

    I love the banana coffee at Ali'i! the banana milk float is my favorite--it's a cold brew with a banana cold foam. 10/10!!!

    Acai bowl with peanut butter
    Paul M.

    We stopped here just be chance early morning on a weekday and had a wonderful small little breakfast. We both had already had coffee, so we came here for a small bite to eat, which is kind of funny considering it's a coffee place. I got an acai bowl and my wife got a cinnamon toast thing. Both were really good and totally hit the spot. The cinnamon toast was somehow dry and delicious and perfect. It was like a crunch toast, that was dry and tender at the same time. The acai bowl was nice and thick, it didn't taste icy. I like my acai bowls like this. We're definitely going to come back here and next time we'll order coffee as well. The inside was nice and comfortable, there was another person there who had a cute dog that looked like a corgi/chihuahua mix, it added to the charm of the place!

    Marissa K.

    The Iced Pistachio Matcha is a dream! Smooth, creamy, and perfectly balanced between the earthy matcha and nutty pistachio flavor. Not too sweet, very refreshing, and beautifully presented. Definitely a must-try!

    The prince iced coffee
    Chad G.

    Let's start off with service. The ladies working the counter were super friendly. It was my first time here and asked for her opinion. She suggested either the queen or the prince. Super nice. Coffee: "The Prince" which has hints of caramel and sea salt. Super good. You can really taste the sea salt and caramel. I got it iced and large. Will be drinking this the whole way back to the hotel. Ambiance: Great music and has outlets next to every seat, for those needing to charge their devices. Also pet friendly as I seen a lot of people coming in to get their coffee while walking their dogs.

    Pistachio Matcha + Ali'I cloud
    Megan M.

    This is probably my favorite coffee spot. Not too many tables to make it feel over hyped or crowded and not too small where you can't stick around. The staff is incredibly nice and welcoming. Their social media is enticing and makes you want to go. Whoever is behind their social media deserves a raise. My favorite drink to get is the pistachio matcha - it's perfectly crafted in my opinion. I haven't really gotten around to trying their food but I'm sure it's great because all their coffee choices are! I often order their banana chocolate chip bread which is super good, especially when heated.

    Lomi Salmon Bagel
    Sunny V.

    Very cute coffee shop with festive decorations and beautiful mural. The staff were welcoming and friendly when we asked about the menu. They have a variety of coffee, food, tea, and Dave's even ice cream. We ordered the Lomi Salmon Bagel, Masala Chai, and Island Breakfast Tea. The Lomi Salmon Bagel was pretty good and I liked the smoked salmon. I recommend the Masala Chai if you like black tea!

    Stacey I.

    When it comes to convenient cafes in Hotels, for some reason, I get skeptical of the quality, as sometimes, convenient cafes within proximity aren't always the best. However, Ali'i Coffee was the total opposite and SO yummy. I loved the variety of different cafe drinks they had. Whether you are into strong, bold cold brews, sweet iced lattes, or a classic hot brewed coffee, they have it here with local flavors and brews. They also have a variety of food options to choose from. I wish I had tried them! The staff here are friendly and approachable!\ The ambiance here is a vibe, and I loved the R&B music they were playing as well. It is a well-cleaned cafe as well.

    Dan A.

    Very nice and chill coffee spot at Ward Village. Inviting ambiance Good service Very good local pour overs - 100% Kona and Ka'u But one of my fav is the breakfast burrito. It's not cheap but worth it IMO.

    Holding up taro ube latte
    Kaye T.

    I come here for one thing, the taro ube latte but my boyfriend does love their acai bowl, one of the best ones he had. Parking: Plenty parking around the area but there's a parking garage across. Staff are always nice and happy. Store has some cool seating and is pet friendly.

    Ube Taro Latte
    Allison L.

    Ube taro latte!!! Sooooo yummy, the perfect drink for a warm sunny day :) Staff were kind and quick with the drinks! Indoor seating had outlets, but most were taken by the time I came by.

    Moffles Mochi Waffes

    Really Excellent Coffee and Service, it's my go to coffee when in Hawaii. The Ube Latte is so good with a side of Maffles a Must try breakfast item

    Jeanette E.

    Had 2 açaí bowls and 1 regular coffee and 1 cold brew. I wasn't aware that there was an extra charge for using your credit card. Would be nice to be transparent with your business. Food and coffee was good. It's more of a grab and go kind of vibe. I asked one of the workers for a particular size in a t-shirt that I was interested in. I'm always purchasing cafe style t-shirts to send back home as souvenirs. Anyway, we were already done with our food and coffee. I decided to go up and ask the worker if she found the tshirt size..... me "excuse me, were you able to locate the size of tshirt I requested" - worker "oh I got really busy"- me "ok, can you let me know"? - worker *eye-roll.... In the end, they didn't have my size, never offered to give a receipt (my bad for not asking for one) and then not disclosing their extra fees for credit card usage. Food and coffee was good, so I will give 3 stars.

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    The service, espresso, and food are all excellent. I tried the turkey avocado sandwich on my first trip and will return to try the rest!

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    Espresso drinks are fun and tasty. Not too sweet and drink options are unique. Service is great and staff is friendly.

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    3 years ago

    It's a bit expensive (but what isn't in Hawaii these days!). Food was good, service was excellent. We'd go back.

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    I hate coffee but this place offers some of the most delicious coffees and lattes out there. Highly recommend it!

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    Wow! Glad you got to try so many drinks and glad you enjoyed it.

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    4 years ago

    Delicious coffee! The Ube latte was a little sweet for me, but I will definitely order it again with less syrup.

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    Best cold brew and coff-tails on the island! The baristas always make you feel right at home.

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