Ali'i Coffee is such a cute little spot in downtown Honolulu. There's paid parking nearby, and they also offer online ordering, which is great if you're in a hurry. The café itself is on the smaller side, but the menu has a great selection of drinks and food options. I ordered the Royal Ube Matcha Latte over ice, and it was delicious. It's actually one of my favorite places on Oʻahu to get an ube latte--the flavors are balanced well, and you can still taste both the matcha and the ube. What really stood out to me was the staff. Everyone was incredibly friendly and personable. At one point, I genuinely thought a customer was a friend of one of the employees because their conversation felt so natural and welcoming, but they had actually just met. That's the kind of atmosphere they create. The whole shop has a warm, bubbly energy and feels very much like a neighborhood coffee spot where people know each other and enjoy being there. If you're looking for great coffee, friendly service, and a cozy local vibe in downtown Honolulu, Ali'i Coffee is definitely worth checking out. read more

Located downtown near the corner of S. Beretania and Bethel St., directly across the street from Kukui Plaza. Metered street parking or there's a paid parking lot right across the street on Bethel. There's also paid public parking jn Kukui Plaza. Clean shop. My drink and food were made fast. Got The Queen- I liked the toasted coconut topping. The espresso wasn't overpowering. Get an extra shot if you like that coffee taste. Wasn't too sweet. I just wish the drink was hotter. It was warm. The breakfast burrito was good. I would definitely try it. It was pricey- $15. There's a lid station. You put your own lid on your drink. read more

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Cute beach vibe interior! The queen latte - hazelnut and coconut. At first I thought the drink looked a bit too light in color but the coffee itself had a deep flavor. The coconut was not overpowering. read more

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I found Ali'i Coffee while searching for some matcha while in Downtown. It's a very small coffee shop right across from a public parking lot and I got the pistachio matcha, just to try something different from what I normally get with my matcha. The woman behind the counter was nice in answering my questions and also requests to not make it too sweet and not with too much milk. I think I asked for a milk substitute, oat milk, and the drink was fine, but nothing I would return to get. The place is cute with a handful of tables. I like my matcha strong, and this was just too watered down for my taste. The service was great and based on all the great reviews, I'm sure their drinks are good, but it just wasn't for me. read more

Cute little spot close to the Hawaii theater. Fun menu with fun drinks. The inside is super cute, but seating is scarce. We had a good time and found a spot for our party of four to sit and eat. Our food was good, not knock your socks off good, but more than ok. The coffee was the same. With such fun flavors I was expecting to taste said flavors a tiny bit more. But I'm sure if you come a few times you would learn how to order. Only downside was the staff. They acted like we were an inconvenience. When we came in, there was one other person inside, sitting in the corner with their order. We all live here, and we're coming down to watch a movie at the theater and wanted a bite beforehand. This could be a place we frequent. They didn't try to help. Just pointed to the menu. I don't need to be besties with people at coffee shops and restaurants, but kind service goes a long way. read more

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Cute little shop serving coffee and drinks along with freshly made sandwiches and other foods. Stopped by while in Honolulu and tried the The Original Taro Ube Latte, made with coconut milk instead of regular milk. It was REALLY good. There was a fee of $1 for the milk substitute. I also ordered the breakfast burrito (Egg, cheddar, bacon, pico de gallo, black beans, cilantro, hot sauce, sour cream, wrapped in a spinach tortilla). Breakfast burritos are my favorite thing, so I'm always delighted to find a good one. This burrito was like a warm hug on a rainy day. It was nice after a week filled with damp weather. This was a nice local treat! The staff was sweet, friendly and efficient. read more

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Wonderful service and quick! She helped explain the menu and make recommendations. We ordered the taro ube which was strong and sweet and had little pieces of taro. Very well balanced and delicious! The queen you can taste more of the coffee flavor but also yummy! Beautiful art around the cafe and was clean and had a keiki table as well. 100% recommend and will be coming back! read more

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Every time we visit we come back here. I'm in my matcha phase so I'm so happy they had different matcha options! I've ordered the pistachio matcha and the mango matcha and both were amazing. You really can't go wrong with either. If you're looking for a nice, light, fruity taste then go with the mango matcha. Service is always friendly and fairly quick. My only complaint is that drinks tend to get pricey here, so be sure to bring cash to avoid the extra charge! read more

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I crave their Ube Latte and Mochi waffles (extra points for being GF) The staff is friendly - Taking my order without making me rushed. I love the setting with their stools made out of wooden stumps. read more

While the dining atmosphere feels hip and modern, the cost of the average food and beverages may be a slight deterrent. read more

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Overwhelmed by the eclectic menu at Ali'i Coffee? Don't know what to get? Try THE QUEEN.. seriously such a fitting name for a latte. Once the flavor hits your palate you will know why she is THE QUEEN. I've tried the prince, he is also good but he packs a salty punch and a little bitt. Love this little cafe and their handcrafted beverages. I have yet to try their food but I've only heard good things. I appreciate how quick and friendly the baristas are here. read more

Ali'i Coffee - Honolulu - 16 oz THE QUEEN with soy milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I decided to get a flat white and I am very happy with it! I've always loved the Purple Haze here at Ali'i, but I was leaning more towards trying something coffee. Anyways the flat white was a 10/10. Very well balanced. Perfectly bitter and creamy at the same time! Overall, I'm so glad I got the flat white. I'll definitely be getting it again sometime soon! read more

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Cute spot to grab breakfast, the lobby is beautiful. They don't have a lot of seating but it's easy to go outside to the pool area where they have seats and enjoy your morning meal. read more

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Ali'I coffee never disappoints - no matter the location. Drinks and food are always on point. This location in particular isn't my favorite because parking sucks (it's downtown so that's assumed) and the shop itself is a little hot, I'm not sure if there's any AC but it's definitely more on the fresh air side. Overall the service is great as the staff is very friendly and welcoming! read more

Coffee is still a little weak for me, but their food consistency has improved. Workers have been there a while now so it's gotten a lot better. They are really nice there and it doesn't feel like they are all fake and syrupy (staff, not the drinks) like some of the other places nowadays. read more

Ali'i Coffee at any location is amazing in terms of the quality of their drinks and customer service. I enjoyed my 16 oz hot maple latte, my grandmother loved her 16 oz hot honey latte and my boyfriend liked his 16 oz iced taro ube latte. The cashier and barista were both lovely, and tended to every customer with care. Fair prices for high quality beverages. Tip-Pay with cash to avoid any surcharges or fees related to card payment methods. The cafe is located downtown, clean and cozy. read more

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This joint has a great vibe, friendly staff and good coffee! My co-worker introduced me to this place as she parked at Kukui and she would walk by on her way to work. Lattes are very good here. I've yet to try the ube latte, but that will be my next stop! read more

The taro uber latte is worth a visit. The space is nothing special and it wouldn't rank among my top favorite places to hang out, as there are so many great coffee cafes in the area. However, it still certainly beats the chain coffee options! read more

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Love this local coffee shop in Chinatown. They have limited seating but they have o outlets if you need to charge! The people working there are so nice. I only have a pic of strawberry matcha but I have also gotten the pistachio matcha which was also good. read more

Ali'i Coffee - Honolulu - Strawberry matcha latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

So crafty... One thing that I absolutely love about Ali'i Coffee is taking the usual brew that we love an making it their own special drink. Purple Haze is one of my favorite though yes I do love the color this is Jasmine Green Tea with Lemon and Honey the perfect refresher that looks beautiful as well. This Downtown location is a bit tricky to get to unless you're in the area it's metered street parking only but is well worth the trip. Versus their Kaka'ako location this one is a bit cozier with just four tables what keeps me coming back whenever possible is having outlets so that I'm able to keep charged up and how do you think i got this review done lol! Great place to work though it's not air conditioned the breeze does keep things cool here along with the great staff it's no wonder there's always a crowd here. Thank you! read more

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We walked in after our kids played at the playground nearby.. they have cute seating inside & outdoor seating as well. The baristas were great! They were made sure to give my son his ice cream before making our drinks to keep him from waiting. We got a matchaloha, a taro ube latte, and a cookies and cream ice cream for our son. The matchaloha was really good. It was (obviously) matcha with a hint of pineapple. The taro ube was probably my favorite of the two drinks! If we're ever in Hawaii again, I'd get that! My son loved the ice cream, so no complaints here! read more

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I stumbled upon Ali'i Coffee while walking from Chinatown going to a Safeway. The sign caught my attention and I walked in to check it out. Small place with a few tables and counter space with stools. They offer lite breakfast items along with specialty coffee drinks. Kiera was friendly and welcoming. I appreciate that she took time to answer my menu questions and willingness to add egg to the avocado toast. I ordered the avocado toast and a 16 ounce americano. The avocado toast was tasty, so much so that I decided to eat it all at the counter space (originally was going to take it back to my hotel. The americano wasnt as tasty as I normally get. Different types of coffee beans have different flavor but a shake of cinnamon in it gave it the right flavor. Pricewise, expensive, but food is expensive in Hawaii. I recommend stopping in if you find yourself in the area. read more

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Great place to get coffee! Service was okay but the drinks came out fast and we liked how they tasted. read more

Ali'i Coffee - Honolulu - The Queen latte and the Taro Ube latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

The ube latte has coffee in it! Don't make the same mistake I did and order it thinking it's coffee-free like a matcha latte :( but my husband who does drink coffee liked it! I also tried the breakfast sandwich - solid but not something to write home about tbh read more

Swung in for a coffee and a nibble and enjoyed every bit! It's nice sitting a while and people watching outside the open doors when the weather is good. Today I tried their house nitro with just a dollop of cream on top (very refreshing and properly strong and tasty) and a turkey avo sandwich with chips. So many fun things I wanna try in the future, like banana milk float and mango matcha. Staff are friendly too :) read more

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My turkey avo sandwich was yummy and filling, just the right portion size for lunch. Friendly service and dog-friendly which is a must for me! There are a handful of tables outside to enjoy the sunshine or if you prefer inside sitting it's nice and cool. I didn't get coffee on this trip but love both their hot and iced coffee options. read more

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Great atmosphere great people great time even better food. The house blend is amazing. 10/10 recommend read more

Ali'i Coffee - Honolulu - Mouth is watering just taking this photo. This is the egg sandwich with everything bagel absolutely delicious. Great breakfast. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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I love this little downtown coffee shop serving all the goodies including Ube coffee & Matcha! I like that they also do breakfast burritos/food in the morning so when my coworker and I stayed nearby, it was easy for us to pick up breakfast all in one go and tbh it was really good. The shop is small, so there isn't much inside seating, but they're open early and the variety is what counts! Great spot for a coffee fix if you're downtown. read more

Really good coffee! A little tucked away from street view, but a good hidden gem for sure! I loved the aloha touch!

Good service, greeting upon enter. Ordered Lomi Salmon Bagel with their pistachio matcha. You can taste pistachio flavor in the drink. Lomi salmon bagel can choose plain or everything. And their side chip was so good! Highly recommend. Small interior though, only 4 tables with 2 counter top seat. Most people probably opt for to go. You can find street parking or park at lots nearby. read more

The baristas are friendly and delightful! They chat with their regulars and visitors alike. Alii also has fun lattes like The Queen, which is hazelnut and coconut flavored, topped with toasted coconut flakes. It's right along S Beretania St so it can get noisy but nothing too distracting. It's small, not too many seats, can fit about a dozen but I've never seen it full. They also offer online ordering ahead of time. Alii is a convenient downtown alternative to Starbucks if you want to support a local cafe! read more

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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! read more

I finally had the chance to stop by Alii Coffee on my way back to the office during my lunch hour. I've always heard great things about this place, and it did not disappoint! It's a small spot with a few tables, but it's nothing short of authentic. Despite being busy during lunch time, my wait wasn't long at all. As a matcha lover, I had to try their matcha latte, and it was thick and creamy--absolutely no complaints. It definitely made my walk back to the office a much more enjoyable stroll. Definitely will be back to try the food next time! read more

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Came here for coffee, but ended up ordering the taro ube latte! It was a nice refresher to kickstart the warm day. The taro powder wasn't thoroughly mixed in, so some sips felt grainy. I love the mini murals and artwork on display! They added relaxed island vibes and colorful vibrance to this black and white coffee shop. read more

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Great spot to get work done! I was able to be pretty productive and had a great work environment. The staff is super friendly and accommodating as well!! Highly recommend if you need a study spot. read more

I've been trying out different coffee shops in downtown trying to find my favorite one. I stumbled on Ali'i coffee on Yelp. The pictures look really good so this was definitely on my list to try. The store front is located on the corner of bethel and Beretania. The baristas offered help choosing but I decided to stick with a cold brew and tried the "princess" I really liked there brew flavor. The princess includes coconut, almond vegan creamer. I will have to come back to try the ube latte because the pictures look amazing! read more

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Consistently great coffee with variety options to satisfy everyone. I've their drip, regular iced latte, and dirty chai and was pleased with the quality ingredients used. read more

Service simply High five to "The King" coffee. Food tasted good. Loved the fresh veggies read more

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After trying the Waikiki location, I had to come back to Ali'i Coffee. Since I was in the area, I decided to stop by this location (which is it's own shop, rather than a shop in a hotel). The inside is cute with some seating, but probably not the most ideal spot for working/studying as there isn't much space. My boyfriend and I decided to try the almond roca coff-tail and their (famous) taro ube latte. Both were so delicious, and I can see why their taro ube latte is so popular. Both items were true to their name and had very strong notes of their respective ingredients (as opposed to some lattes where you can barely taste it). Loved it, the service and quality was consistent to their Waikiki one, and I would love to come again. read more

International Coffee Day 2022 in Honolulu, Hawaii... Looking for coffee to celebrate this occasion, I felt like I had to visit the original location of Ali'i Coffee (since I had recently been to the second location at Ward Village in Kaka'ako). The main obstacle for me was the lack of parking in Downtown Honolulu. There is metered street parking and even a paid parking lot on the corner of Beretania Street and Nu'uanu Avenue. However, I remembered that the Loading Zone spaces are free on Saturdays and Sundays! I could have gone on a Sunday and parked for free in a metered stall... Uhg! Anyway - International Coffee Day landed on a Saturday this year, so, I parked in a loading zone on Nu'uanu Avenue - about a block away. I entered the cozy, dimly lit shop and noticed that every seat was taken by customers! Wow! Such a popular place! There was a constant stream of walk-ins after me, too! Whoa! It must be because of the service and the products, right? (Although the mural on the wall was really beautiful!) Service was very friendly and efficient. The pleasant guy at the cash register asked if I had a Loyalty Card... Not yet! I told him that I was just at the Ward Center location and I had ordered four items! I can even show him photos of what I purchased! He said that he would just give me a card and stamp the four items on the card today. Yay!!! Thank you!!! I got the House Salad because they had run out of the Beet Salad. I'm glad that I took it home because I was able to toss everything together in a large bowl. The avocado, feta cheese, pickled onions, artichoke hearts, cucumber, tomatoes, fresh greens, and balsamic vinaigrette dressing went well together! I also got the roast beef sandwich. It came with crispy potato chips! The horseradish mayo really made the sandwich! The chewiness of the chibatta bread was fun! The happy surprise was the Pumpkin Pie Latte. I'm so happy that they had Oat Milk! It was a delicious, refreshing, seasonal drink! Maybe I'll return for it and the Beet Salad tomorrow! read more

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