I only came across Ali'i coffee on one of my last days in Oahu unfortunately. It's located in the Courtyard by Marriott, which I didn't realize so initially I walked right past it. I stopped by early in the morning, hoping to grab a quick breakfast and coffee. Unfortunately, there was a long line ahead of me already at ~6:30am. Most of their customers are probably people staying the the hotel or very close by, so it's easy and quick for them to just get out of bed and head over. I would have loved to try out more of their coffees, like the taro cube, but I went with the classic royal honey latte. For food, I got the breakfast sandwich, which had egg, ham, cheese, avocado, tomato, onion, and chili aioli on ciabatta bread. It also came with some chips. The sandwich was $18, so very steep, but it's also a lot of food, and it was really good. There's seating inside, but it's rather small and didn't feel so comfortable with a steady stream of people coming in and out. I ended up taking my latte and food out into the seating area of the hotel off of the lobby. There were a lot of people meeting up there before they headed off to their group's activities, so after eating a bit of my food, I actually took the rest to go. I wish I had discovered this place earlier so I could really enjoy their food and drinks in a more relaxed manner! read more

Ali'i Coffee Waikiki - Breakfast sandwich with a side of chips - Sandwiches Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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2 stars for the coffee but the service was fast and the baristas were very sweet and helpful. My family and I got a few of their iced drinks (Queen Latte, Prince Latte, Banana Milk Float, and Kula Cold Brew) and we all drank a quarter of it and threw the rest away :( Drinks were overly sweet and VERY milky. Wouldn't recommend getting their iced beverages but I'm sure their hot beverages are much better. read more

Was walking around and looked on Yelp to see this place pop up. So decided to check it out and enjoy something from here. Ube latte which was delicious and flavorful. I would say if you are into Ube this could be the spot for you! This coffee shop is also in the Marriott hotel in the lobby area. Was not hard to find. But I did walk here so I'm not quite sure about the parking situation. read more

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During my stay at the Courtyard, Ali'i became the de facto choice for the first morning's coffee due to its proximity. Located in the lobby, this place opens up early. We tried the Ube Latte the first day and man it was good. While there were so many other options in Waikiki for morning breakfast and coffee, we just went going back every day for the rest of our stay for our first caffeine of the day. Their caramel coconut latte was good too but not as great as the Ube latte. They use locally sourced Kona beans too. The staff were super polite and accommodating as well. While they do have a seating area, it's small but also never crowded. If you are in Waikīkī, this cafe is worth a try! read more

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During peak times, be prepared to wait for your order. Their coffee can be a little pricey, but since they're conveniently located, I don't mind the wait to get my morning coffee fix here. read more

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On the ground floor of the Courtyard Waikiki. Friendly service and nice, although a little small, interior. They can get really busy around 7:30 am, so good to get in before then is possible. The taro-ube latte (hot) is very good. TheAli'l michigan waffle, and avocado toast were also very good. read more

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first time at ali'i!! Drinks: -queen latte w coconut milk: a recommendation from the baristas and it was a goooood one. It was flavorful and yummy! -cold brew: solid : ) Ambiance: -it is in a bit of a tight spot, but still the vibe is fun and free and friendly. seemed like a lot of regulars frequent the spot and know the baristas too which i love! Service: -so friendly and helpful and also quite prompt as there was a line Overall: -found this spot on our last day in HI but will definitely be back!! read more

We stayed at the courtyard by Marriott and the entrance is conveniently located in the lobby. I had the banana float latte and it was so delicious! Service is fast and friendly and they offer kamaaina discount too! My son had their açaí bowl and he gobbled it all r read more

Ali'i Coffee Waikiki - Sandwiches Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

The only place opened nearby our hotel in the AM. I woke up extra early while on vacay and of course I love my morning coffee. This was only a few blocks away. I ordered a ube latte and avocado toast. They were both absolutely delicious. There's red pickled onions in the toast making it come together perfectly. My tastebuds were dancing!! I loved it! There was a line when I got there and the sun wasn't even out yet. But I can see why people come here. Service is quick and the food is very good. read more

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We came here a few times over our stay and it was wonderful every time. The ube flavored coffee drinks was delicious and so was the matcha. The yogurt cup was so light and filling and the breakfast sandwich was delicious. The chips, so flavorful with hot honey. The staff were also so kind. The space is a bit small, but it's cute. read more

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Small cafe in a hotel, convenient for anyone staying but also a solid location close to everything. Service was great, super friendly. Strawberry Matcha Latte - good balance of ingredients, solid flavor when mixed! Only downside was the matcha being somewhat powdery and not whisked very well. There were some clumps at the bottom but the sips at the top were great. read more

Ali'i Coffee Waikiki - Strawberry Matcha Latte - Sandwiches Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Very nice people here. I like that they have a friend of the week (a furry friend!) Their ube latte is strong!! Very strong ube flavor, yum! It is located inside a hotel so the cafe is a little small with limited seating. read more

Ali'i Coffee Waikiki - Ube latte - Sandwiches Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I wanted a good breakfast so I asked the hotel staff and they actually said go to the café downstairs. I had the iced salted cinnamon honey latte & the local breakfast sandwich. It had Portuguese sausage, red onion, tomato & egg on a croissant. It was hands down the best breakfast sandwich I've had. The staff is super friendly. Shout out to the ladies and gent who gave me some cool hikes. Btw that pillbox hike was no joke. read more

Ali'i Coffee Waikiki - Local breakfast sandwich & iced salted honey cinnamon latte. - Sandwiches Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Had the ube matcha. It was just ok. Not very sweet although I did ask for extra sweet. I probably just need to order a different drink. Also had the avocado toast which was very tasty. It was probably my favorite avocado toast that I've had. read more

Was looking to grab some coffee before exploring and this place was down the street from my airbnb. Saw they had a taro ube latte and I was immediately sold. First - the rich, deep color is gorgeous. I've never had anything ube with such a dark purple color. I would say the looks match the taste. The flavor is very rich and strong so keep that in mind. Overall delicious! read more

Ali'i Coffee Waikiki - Iced taro ube latte - Sandwiches Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

This coffee shop is tucked in the Courtyard Marriott. I love all things ube so i had to try their ube latte which i really liked although it is on the sweeter side. I also got their lomi salmon on an everything bagel and it was a nice lil brekkie. Service is great and didn't have to wait long for our order. Will definitely be back! read more

Ali'i Coffee Waikiki - Lomi Salmon on an everything bagel - Sandwiches Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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I found this cafe tucked away during the first day of an incredible vacation to Waikiki. After this initial visit, I had decided that this was the best location to order an ube latte and made numerous trips back during my vacation! The staff are very friendly and are expert level baristas with their pour game! Their food and/or beverages paired with the pleasant atmosphere will instantly transport you from stressed and jet lagged to relaxed and refreshed! read more

Ali'i Coffee Waikiki - Taro Ube latte - Sandwiches Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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The service here is absolutely amazing. I accidentally ordered at the wrong location and the ladies just went ahead and made everything but I needed right on the spot. They were so kind and I absolutely appreciate the excellent customer service. The açaí bowls and coffee were also top notch! read more

Just as good as I remembered, maybe even better! Friendly service as always. Now that I've had both hot and cold versions of the Taro Ube, the hot is definitely better. read more

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Needing a quick fix for coffee and breakfast and not wanting to go to a chain, I stopped in.. Service was great, coffee even better. To bad I do not live in Honolulu read more

My favorite coffee spot in Waikiki area! So many fun options and the coffee itself is delicious. I highly recommend stopping by if you're looking for a unique coffee experience. There's plenty of seating options away from the crowds I took a photo of the view you would have ! The girls working were patient and respectfully answered all of our questions and allowed us to take our time plus made great recommendations. I will be having this again soon. Additionally I tried the UBE latte iced at a separate location and I prefer it hot just FYI. read more

Ali'i Coffee Waikiki - UBE Latte - Sandwiches Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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I ordered the iced prince latte which was good but wasn't anything insane especially since the description sounded so good. The cinnamon roll had a really good frosting to bread ratio. And the breakfast sandwich croissant was quite delicious, would get again. read more

Missed me some Ali'i Coffee as it has been since last year in Kauai since I last had them. Still tastes the way I remembered! My go to at Ali'i Coffee is the Hilo Honey Latte. Subtly bold honey taste throughout. This place is located inside the Sheridan hotel. Only us and another family were here on a weekday at around late morning. Overall, i definitely recommend! read more

Went to this coffee shop only because it was in the lobby of our hotel, Courtyard Marriott. So glad it was! Great vegan options! I had the Taro Ube Latte, hot, with oatmilk. It was beautiful and so tasty!! I had one every day of our stay! read more

Ali'i Coffee Waikiki - Taro Ube Latte with Oat milk - Sandwiches Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Staying in Waikiki it's normal to expect high prices for decent food/coffee. We usually go to the one in China town or Ward but we were having a staycation hence the Waikiki location. We got the Taro Ube Latte, the Queen (hazelnut & coconut) also Croissant-wich (Egg, cheddar, bacon, mayo, on a toasted croissant) and The Original Breakfast Sandwich (Egg, ham, cheddar, avocado, sliced onion, tomato, chili aioli, served on toasted ciabatta). All of this for $54 without tip. For staying in Waikiki this was a good spot that doesn't miss. Service was fine and there is a 4 seater table and a 4 seater table top so limited seating but there's something! read more

Ali'i Coffee Waikiki - Sandwiches Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Was scoping out unique coffee spots while I was out in Waikiki on business and stumbled across this GEM. It's located inside the Courtyard Marriott, maybe about a 5-7 min walk from where I was staying at the Laylow. I passed a handful of coffee shops on the walk there and it was a good decision! This little spot offers up unique latte options and friendly service. I went with the taro ube latte and it was a complete dream! I love how they don't overpack with ice too. I watched the barista shake the drink so it is chilled that way and doesn't get watered down. 12/10 I will come back next time I'm in Hawaii! read more

I love how Waikīkī has so many coffee places to start your vacation. Ali'i coffee will help you with that. I came here because of the lattes. We had the: Taro Ube 3/5 I was hoping more for stronger notes for Ube and tasted more Taro. The Queen 4/5 Stronger and better flavors. Picked up hazelnut and the beans well. Less so on coconut. I think next time I'll try their pour overs. They roast their own Kona Coffee beans. Let me know how that goes. read more

Ali'i Coffee Waikiki - Sandwiches Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

The breakfast sandwiches and ube latte are so good!! Prices were a bit high though, especially coming from CA. For two sandwiches and an ube latte it was close to $50. My sister and I each got a local breakfast sandwich, which came with eggs, Portuguese sausage, cheddar, onion, tomato, and mayo on a croissant. The mayo was more of a spicy mayo and that was delicious. The sausage had the perfect level of savory flavor. The ube latte tasted amazing, though the texture was a little thick! The place wasn't busy at all on a Thursday morning, and my food was ready earlier than the 10-minute estimate they gave me. read more

Ali'i Coffee Waikiki - Sandwiches Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Located to the right of the Main Street entrance of Courtyard Marriott, Ali'i is a wake up morning coffee stop. The name itself refers to ruling chiefs or warrior chiefs that controlled the islands. We ordered one Taro Ube and Ube Latte which came in to $15.24 for both, pricey for drinks but it was heard great things about the place! The servers were nice in helping us decide, it is strange that they don't display prices. The Ube itself is okay, was on the sweeter side and the coffee notes overpower. If you're hankering for a pure Ube latte, I highly recommend Yogurstory for their Ube latte, a 30 minute walk west of Waikiki but creamy rich and delicious. read more

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Amazing coffee in such an unassuming and casual spot!! We got the ube and the banana lattes. Both were so delicious! Must try.

I had been following this shop on IG because of their Ube drinks. Little did I realize that it was located in our hotel (Courtyard Waikiki) !! Only open in the day, make sure you go early to check them out. We were headed out to the North Shore and wanted to get some drinks and snacks for the road. We all love Ube but didn't want the espresso/coffee part. No problem! They made it without coffee and made my non-dairy. They got our order right and the drinks tasted great! The Chia pudding was topped with fresh berries and was good too. Def rec this lil coffee shop! read more

Ali'i Coffee Waikiki - 3 ube lattes (minus the coffee) and chia pudding - Sandwiches Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Nice coffee shop that my wife pivoted to after Kona had a super long line. The Queen Latte was our favorite. We may have to replicate on our espresso machine at home! read more

Ali'i Coffee Waikiki - Queen Latte - Sandwiches Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Stopped by Ali'i Coffee to grab a quick drink and try something from a local roaster. I ordered The Prince Latte (espresso, salted caramel, and steamed milk), and it was good! The salted caramel added just the right touch of sweetness without being overpowering, especially paired with the espresso. While I didn't try any of the food or pastries this time, the items on display looked fresh and inviting. Definitely something to consider for my next visit. Ali'i Coffee is tucked inside the lobby of the Marriott Courtyard, making it a convenient spot for a coffee break for those in the heart of Waikiki. I'm giving them 4/5 stars because, while my drink was solid, there's always room for that extra wow factor. I'll definitely return to explore more of their menu! read more

came here for coffee - we were looking to support local roasters and Ali'i delivered! They are just right inside the lobby area of the Marriott Courtyard. Picked up a butter croissant, banana bread, and their chia seed pudding. All were really good. the chia seed pudding is very filling and delicious! The prince and ube latte were both delicious. I love the purple froth design in the ube latte. Will return in the future! read more

I liked that they had real coffee cups. You could sit in coffee. The flavor wasn't bad. It just seemed a little weak on my 8 ounce cappuccino. Didn't even ask if it was a standard double shot and she said yes. It probably wouldn't be back I prefered Kai coffee read more

Great service - love that they prepared my bagel with the cream cheese already on it and pre sliced ready to go so I could eat it in the car as I was driving with no mess and didn't have to worry about it! It's the little things! And the quality was great! read more

Ali'i Coffee Waikiki - Prince Latte with Almond Milk - Sandwiches Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Came down here for coffee and I was pleasantly surprised! ***What I ordered ~ **Maple Latte (7.5/10) ~ I loved the bitterness of the latte! Although, it is a little too creamy and I wish you could taste the maple a little more. Honestly, it's super easy to drink and I wouldn't mind getting it again! Maybe I'll ask to add more maple? Haha Overall, Service was great and drinks came out fast. I wouldn't mind coming back again! read more

Ali'i Coffee Waikiki - Maple Latte - Sandwiches Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Three stars because this was $45 for a small coffee and two breakfast sandwiches. We are from LA so we are pretty used to jacked up prices for no reason, but this still felt so insane (they don't have prices labeled on most of the menu items). The Prince latte was good, tasty. The sandwiches were honestly pretty good, just not worth this much moneyyyy... They also gave us potato chips on the side which we had no idea they would do, seemed kind of pointless lol. Staff was nice so thats a plus. read more

Ali'i Coffee Waikiki - Sandwiches Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

So funny enough, this place was on my list to try during the couple days I was in Honolulu, specifically because I heard they had a taro-ube latte, I wrote that down in my travel notes and everything - and that does still sound really good, but I still haven't tried it. I did get a drink here - it was the morning of our flight out of Honolulu, and when I saw they also had a chocolate/coconut milk cold brew on draft, I figured that sounded at least as good, and instant, which it was. Ordered it and had it in my hand about 15 seconds later (the magic of "on draft"), and yeah - it was pretty delicious, and totally reasonably priced at $5. Sort of funny that such a quality local craft coffee place is inside an otherwise very mainstream hotel, but good for them - they probably get a ton of business from Sheraton guests, not to mention from other nearby hotels, like the Hyatt I had stayed at. If that Hyatt had had such a quality craft coffee place, I would probably have gone there instead! read more

Ali'i Coffee Waikiki - current prices - darn reasonable cold brew prices for the location and quality (excellent) - Sandwiches Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Oo the breakfasts sandwich was definitely worth the price. The chili aioli didn't over power it. It was mild. Everything tasted so fresh on the sandwich. Ill be back for sure. read more