I am so sad to hear that this location has to close. The Ward Center has always been here when I visit! And now, it's going to be gone. I loved coming to this location because parking was always easy. The staff was always friendly and welcoming! I usually get The Prince, but I ordered The Queen for a change, and was hooked. At least I can go to the one near Chinatown. Hopefully they open in a new location! Again, I will miss coming here! Mahalo! read more

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They always have different fusions of drinks so I enjoy going here to try whatever they have! I've tried a pistachio matcha latte, an ube drink, etc. Atmosphere - Cute atmosphere, definitely coffee shop vibes and sounds. There is seating, bench style along the wall with wood stools on the opposite site. There is also "bar" seating along the window but not too many seats, maybe like 2 - 4 people. Then there is seating outside as well, around 4 - 6 seats, 2 seat table type of seating. Service - Everyone is friendly, will answer questions and can provide recommendations! Cost - Depends on if you're getting only a drink or if you're getting food as they do have food! Around $8 - $25 dollars if you get a drink and food. Parking - This is in Ward Village so there is a small parking structure right behind the business and it's free or any of the structures around ward village works too! Easy to walk to! Location - Ward Village area, same row as a ramen place, dessert shop and shirt store. It's fun hanging out and catching up with friends here or to grab a coffee and go! read more

Clean, spacious, strong, and delicious! Had their ube latte, recommended to me hot. The flavor was strong, milk wasn't too hot, and art with gorgeous. Quick service. Detailed menus previews to explain their drinks creative names. Outdoor seating available! read more

Ali’i Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Love the new location in Ala Moana Center by the Food Court. Great vibe, excellent food and super good coffee. Owners are really cool too. Love this place read more

Ali’i Coffee - The Queen Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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. read more

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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! read more

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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!!! read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

Ali’i Coffee - The prince iced coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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. read more

Ali’i Coffee - Pistachio Matcha + Ali'I cloud - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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I stopped by to pick up some coffee on the way to the beach the other day. Personally, I didn't find the baristas to be very friendly. They were pretty busy when I arrived, so I waited around 10 minutes for my drink. I got the Ube Latte and loved it. The ube flavor was strong and so delicious. It's cute inside with a good amount of seating. There was plenty of parking in the garage behind the building. read more

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! read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

Ali’i Coffee - Holding up taro ube latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Good food, fast, lots of great options and so much to choose from! Love the vibe and the tastes

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. read more

Ali’i Coffee - Ube Taro Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

This is my favorite coffee spot in the area. I wish they were open a touch longer, but that's just a side note. I usually get a matcha here, but they have so many kinds of cold brews--you can even get one in a growler, so you can enjoy it at your leisure. The service is wonderful here, too. The people behind the bar and patient and nice and helpful with suggestions. It really matches the vibe of this place. The seating is limited inside, but there are also seats available outside. There is free wifi, so if you need to do some quick work here, it's a nice option. If there's no seating, I would recommend walking down the street to the bigger tables that are also in the shade to do work. Or relax! Aside from coffee, they do have a great variety of food. I would recommend you eat it ASAP because it doesn't keep well too long. However, everything on the menu is excellent. I once ran the Honolulu marathon, walked to Alii coffee after, and ate a burrito to continue my walk home. Anyway, I love this spot. The food and drinks are consistently good, and if you are a driver, there's plenty parking in the garage. read more

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. read more

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Nice area found parking in the lots. My boyfriend and I came early in the morning and staff gave a warm greeting. We tried the Queen and The Prince Signature. They offered milk alternatives thankfully. The Queen was really sweet and the Prince has a nice sea salt and Carmel touch. Definitely would recommend. read more

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Cute little coffee shop that I came to meet some friends at! I didn't try any food but a friend of mine got a waffle and said it was pretty good! I believe I tried the Queen, and it was pretty tasty! I decided to also buy some coffee beans to take home as well. They had plenty of seating inside and outside, and I loved the giant windows to let the light in. It made the place feel spacious. The person who took my order was also very friendly, he helped narrow down my options as I asked him what he would recommend for me. If I'm ever in the area and find myself here, I'll definitely have to try out the food some day! read more

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 read more

Ali’i Coffee - Moffles Mochi Waffes - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I didn't really enjoy the coffee as much as I hoped, the flavor just wasn't quite for me. But the service was really good, and the staff were friendly and welcoming. It's a nice place to try if you're in the area, with a relaxed vibe that makes it a good spot to hang out or take a break while exploring Ward Village. Definitely worth checking out at least once! read more

Ali’i Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Ali'i Coffee Ward was a last minute decision to try but I am SO glad I did! The interior is a bit small but the drinks are to die for! Iced Taro Ube Latte: 10/10 Purple Haze: 8/10 Banana Bread: 8/10 The ube latte was the best I've ever had! The Purple Haze was so unique and a delicious blend of tea that I really enjoyed. The staff was friendly and really made sure customers were satisfied. They also were able to make a lot of adjustments to drinks if needed, which was nice to see them happy to accommodate. The only thing I noticed was the food items on the menu were extremely expensive for what was offered, but I did not actually try any food items and can't comment on how they tasted. Parking is a challenge when coming here, but it's worth it! read more

Ali’i Coffee - Iced Ube Latte (left) and Purple Haze (right) ft plumerias! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I love their iced pistachio matcha latte!! The matcha and pistachio flavor are paired well, it is topped off with pistachio foam and crushed pistachios. They do get busy but service was fast and easy. read more

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Go here for the taro ube latte!!! Coffee is the perfect blend of South American beans for the house blend. Baristas were so kind and skilled! Picture perfect latte with beautiful art and tasted great too! Ordered whole milk, which apparently makes for the best latte art (and of course tastes good too). They used the perfect ratio of milk. The coffee is so reasonably priced as well. They answered all my coffee questions! Ward village has free parking in a garage (the second level is unlimited time parking and the first level has time limits). Not a huge shop, but a little bit of indoor and outdoor seating. Free wifi and a couple of longer tables for people who want to do some laptop work! read more

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So good! This coffee shop is located in Ward near Kamitoku Ramen and Sugarlina Bakeshop along Auahi Street. Plenty of free parking is available in Ward Shopping Center. There's also plenty of outdoor and indoor seating available, and wifi is free if you want to get work done! When you walk in, the interior is neatly decorated and brightly lit, overall super inviting with lovely artwork all around. I ordered the Local Breakfast and an iced matcha latte. The cashier + baristas were really friendly and my order was out promptly! The food itself was delicious -- the sandwich was served on a buttery, flaky croissant, and it was savory and delicious. The matcha latte was strong and not too sweet. I love their other matcha variations, like the mango and strawberry matcha lattes, and would recommend trying any of their drinks (e.g. the ube latte, which is also superb). Ali'i is one of my favorite spots for matcha, definitely would recommend anyone to stop by this coffee shop! read more

Ali’i Coffee - local breakfast and iced matcha latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I've been to Ali'i once or twice before, and I've enjoyed every visit! [Location] This Ali'i is located in Ward Village. Free parking is available. The space provides indoor and outdoor seating. No public restroom, but free WiFi for guests. [Drink] I ordered a seasonal offering--the Pumpkin Pie Latte! I enjoyed a 12 oz hot version. The default is whole milk, but you can always opt for another milk (may cost additional for non-dairys). The pumpkin pie latte was absolutely delicious and perfect during spooky season. Arguably, the best pumpkin-based latte I've ever had--and I've tried many. (I'm a basic PSL type of gal.) [Customer Service] The employee who rung me up today provided exceptional service. I wish I got his name. He seemed to genuinely love his job. Aloha spirit naturally radiated from him. He truly was welcoming, helpful and hardworking! Make sure to tip your baristas! Run to Ali'i before the pumpkin pie season is over! read more

Ali’i Coffee - Exterior (decorated for Halloween, 2024) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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My husband and I came here on a Saturday morning. We were served quickly. I ordered cold brew and cream, and it was delicious! We had to wait a little for seating to open up, but overall we had a good experience here. I will be back! read more

I enjoy going to Ali'i Coffee for my weekend coffee fix because they're in a great location. Their shop is in the middle of Ward Village between Kamitoku Ramen and Maile's Thai. My favorite drink is "The Prince" which is a sea salt caramel latte. I always get mine iced since it's too humid to drink a hot beverage. On the days that I want to change it up, I'll get the "Hilo Honey" latte which is made with local honey. Besides having coffee on the menu, they also make sandwiches and flatbread (pizza). There is seating inside the shop and a couple of benches outside. The indoor seating is tight and sometimes, all the seats are taken. The alternate is to just sit outside on the benches. If you are outside, it can get warm and you'll feel the hot air from the AC. The staff are friendly and if you're not sure what to order, just ask them. They are happy to provide suggestions based on customer favorites or flavors you like. Their prices are reasonable compared to the other cafes in Ward Village. For parking, you have a few options. You can park behind the shop in the Ward Center parking structure, across the street at the South Shore Market structure, at the Ward Theater structure or in the Whole Food structure on the 4th floor and higher. The parking is free in all of the Ward Village parking structures. read more

Ali’i Coffee - The Prince (iced) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

The smell of freshly roasting and ground coffee wafts over the air and greets you as you enter, followed by a welcome from the staff. Cozy ambiance with music that is not too loud. Temperature is cool, but not too cold. Drinks are very unique and worth the price. Skip Starbucks and come here instead! Unique, complex flavors with a depth of chocolate, almond, etc. Parking behind building in ward center. Easy to walk to in town as well. read more

Ali’i Coffee - The King, size large. Cold brew coffee. Delicious - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

BARE NECESSITIES: the COFFEE necessities that is. I needed some caffeine STAT and the Kula Cold Brew from Ali'i Coffee did the trick. There was quite a long line but it was worth the wait. It gave me plenty of time to be indecisive about which drink to order lol. I ended up going with the Kula Cold Brew, one of many coff-tails (specialty coffee drinks) on the menu, since I'm a sucker for lavender in my coffee. They have cold brew on draft that they use for their coff-tails. But next time I'll definitely need to try one of their signature lattes like the Taro Ube or the Queen. Definitely recommend Ali'i Coffee, whether it's the Ward Village location or one of their other 2 locations, but be sure to check their hours since they're a little limited. read more

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A cute little coffee shop with delicious coffee and ice cream! We got a matchaloha, a taro ube latte, and a single scoop of vanilla ice cream for our son. I think the matchaloha has a hint of pineapple. It was really good! The taro ube latte was my favorite of the two. The single scoop of ice cream was big for a single scoop.. my son loved it, so no complaints! The baristas were nice & made our drinks quickly. read more

Ali’i Coffee - Marchaloha & ube latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I would usually come for the ube latte, today I came for the ube taro milk on the keiki menu & also the purple haze for a nice refreshing iced tea. Both drinks was super good. My child loved the milk, she drank it all. I absolutely loved my tea, the purple haze, nice floral refreshing. My type of iced tea. Service is quick and the place is nice and clean. read more

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Took them 25 mins to make a latte and cold brew. What the helly #wastemytime2025 V confusion read more

Went on a little adventure & wanted to try a new coffee shop during my vacation. I love supporting local coffee shops! Service: awesome! I had great baristas. They were answering all of my coffee questions & helped me figure out my latte of choice. My husband always gets a cold brew of some sort. Ambiance: chill, nice & lovely I walked, so I don't remember the parking situation. I'd go! read more

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Super cool coffee shop that me and a friend went to when we were looking for a quick pick-me-up in Ward! She ended up getting the strawberry matcha while I got the ube flavor coffee, it was the perfect amount of sweetness while still being able to energize me without a sugar crash of any kind. Recommended for sure if you're in the area and want something while you're on the go adventuring! - Miguel Morales Photography read more

Ali’i Coffee - Strawberry Matcha + Ube (@miguelmoralesphotography on Instagram) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Food was delicious and generous portions. With coffee, spent ~$20 pet person. ~ 5 tables for 2 inside and free more tables outside. Busy, but staff moves the crowd quickly. Recommend! read more

Ali’i Coffee - Salmon bagel. Everything bagel with salmon, cream cheese, onion, tomato and capers. Comes with chips. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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I am a frequent customer at the original Chinatown location but since I have to meet a friend in town, this location is perfect we with ample parking at the Ward Center. I highly recommend the matchaaloha (matcha latte) with a strong punch of caffeine. The seating outside is very pleasant during the morning hours for people watching with dog walkers and gym goers getting their day started. read more

Ali’i Coffee - Latte and matchaloha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Welcomed in on a busy Sunday morning. Cute vibe with a pumpkin display and outside eating options. Ordered the cinnamon French toast. It was very sugary. Had nice blueberry and strawberry collection on top. The chai is premade, more sweet. read more