Super cute café with the sweetest vibes The staff is always so friendly, and the owner, Teddy, truly treats everyone with so much respect, you can feel it as soon as you walk in. The managers on site are also super helpful, anytime I had questions about how the app works, they were patient and made everything easy. The coffee is really good too! I love the caramel wave and the dragonfruit lemonade. You can even DIY your own lattes, which is such a fun touch. I'm a big fan of their cold brew, especially with the cold lava (their creamy cold foam) on top, so good with a little coconut added OH- and don't forget their coffee ice cubes! Follow them on tiktok & insta @ badasscoffeehonolulu read more

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When you first enter Bad Ass Coffee, it has the feel of a corporate chain. Well, Kaimuki has enough artisinal coffee shops; it's time for a coffee franchise to infiltrate the neighborhood on the corner ( or should I say at the ass crack ) of Waialae Avenue amd 10th Ave. Next to Kaimuki's Boston Pizza - in the old sushi place's unit. I often purchase an espresso doppio or pour over on my initial visit to a coffee shop. But when I saw the Koffee Koolers on the menu, I changed my mindset. I had to get a Caramel Kick; Big Kahuna sized. By the way, I had a feeling this was going to be a good coffee milkshake when seeing the slushie machine and that it was spelled with a K...even though we are not in Germany or Sweden ( Kaffee / Kaffe , respectively )...yes it spelled out fun times. The Caramel Kick was super sweet, but super satisfying and smooth to drink. It was better than any frappe, frappuccino, or ice blended that I've had. A few parking stalls...not sure if they are dedicated or not. A few tables in a spacious floor space. Order on the right and pickup - online as well - to the left of the counter. Hours are 6 to 6 for 6 ( just joking ) for 5 weekdays. They operate from 700a till 500p on weekends. Now, as an aside, for the koffee geeks; they feature a Rancilio commercial espresso machine. I am used to seeing La Marzocco at Oahu coffee shops...though I've also seen Simonelli, Slayer, and Mavam. read more

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Located in Kaimuki on Waialae Ave What I tried: Iced Bad Ass Mocha Latte Chocolate Muffin (my daughter wanted it, she said it's good lol) The coffee wasn't as strong and the mocha flavor wasn't too heavy. However, I would like to go back and try the other lattes! The place itself has a laid back vibe and the wait wasn't that long. They also sell breakfast sandwiches and bakery items as well as their own coffee to make at home! The parking area up front is small so you may need to find street parking if it's busy. This place is worth a try if you're in the area! read more

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Newest coffee spot in Kaimuki! We ordered the Three Waves and Hazelnut Hula lattes both with oat milk. Coffee is good and strong! They even use ice made out of their own coffee so that when it melts down it still has that coffee flavor. No watery coffee here! Menu offers a variety of things from lattes, blended drinks, teas, food, etc. Service is quick. Although the shop was not busy while I was there, I noticed that the baristas did not offer any greetings and remained on their phone even while preparing the drinks. Inside is cute, clean and cozy. There are a few seats and counter seating. Wifi is provided. Parking is a small lot that is shared with other business or you could find street metered parking. Definitely will be back to try their other items. read more

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Parking is right in front of the place but you can do street parking if you get lucky. Good spot to come and just chill with friends and get a drink. The coffee is great! My favorite part is that the ice is made out of coffee sooo your coffee doesn't get watered down. I for bad ass mocha, and that was good stuff. Sweet but still get the coffee taste. My kids liked it here too bc they had food and pastries. Will definitely come here again. read more

Bad Ass Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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It's not so bad... Yes they're know for coffee but this matcha lover just had to give it a try knowing it won't be the same but then again it's a great option to find that here as well since I didn't expect to see it at all but they do have a wonderful selection of non coffee drinks available as well so you need to check out this newbie in Kaimuki. 'Besides having wonderful choices of drink and some hot and a few grab and go items is that they do have a few seating available inside with two tables and a couple of comfy chairs with four counter seating for those who like to work makes it a great spot along with having a restroom as well makes it all come plate including free wifi. Parking maybe the biggest challenge with just a few stalls they share with other biz there are quite a few metered parking along Waialae which I did so if you just swinging by for a sip it's an easy spot to do so. Other fun features is that if you follow them on Instagram you can score a free koozie and if you join their Ohana Reward by downloading their app you can order online and rack up points for rewards for free sandwich or drink and as the staff is nice and friendly also efficient as my drink came out fast...and how was it okay the usual matcha and cafes sweeter than usual but I enjoyed it though the next time I would like to try their coffee as it looked like they use their brewed coffee as ice cubes so that it wouldn't be watered down and stay strong in flavor and keeps you going lol! Love this newbie as it already seems popular to our local folks where you can find a spot to chill to do whatever even if it is Bad Ass. Thank you! read more

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Refreshing beverage in Kaimuki, Honolulu, Hawai'i... I have seen Bad Ass Coffee Company in Los Angeles and Las Vegas. I know that they're even on Maui! Finally, they've arrived in Honolulu! Located on the corner of 10th Avenue and Waialae Avenue, Bad Ass refers to the hard-working donkeys on the coffee plantations. I saw a cute donkey plushie in the store and tried to get it through the app, but it's not there. That's why I had to download the app - and in the process, got $5 off my next purchase, bonus "Lei" (which are like "Stars" at another coffee company), and other perks! Parking is free in the residential area, and there are a few stalls in front of the building along Waialae Avenue, next to Sushiya and Boston Pizza. Service was friendly and helpful! I learned that the pickup area for mobile orders is around the corner, at the beginning of the hallway to the convenient restroom. There's a cozy area for dining in! On my first visit, I got the Matcha Latte with soy milk ($1.30 upcharge) and a Portuguese sausage sandwich which had egg and cheese filling in the croissant... delicious! On my second visit, I got the Matcha Latte with coconut milk ($1.30 upcharge) and a bonus 17 Stars for St. Patrick's Day... thank you! Welcome to Honolulu, Bad Ass Coffee! Wishing you much success and happiness! read more

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It was pretty standard and I tried their "The Original" iced coffee which was more like a frappe. It was a cute coffee lol it was blended so it felt more like a milkshake - it was thick. Service was quick and they call out your name on the other side for pick-up. There was places to sit down but it still didn't have much tables available when I went. It was actually pretty crowded so keep that in mind. Pretty standard and it's another option if other cafes in the neighborhood are too crowded. Also if you were hoping to get the free coozie for following them on Instagram too bad because they gave it all away lol *sigh* read more

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Food- 5 stars Ambiance- 4 stars Service- 5 stars Okay I have only tried the location in Maui across Honokowai Beach park and thought this coffee shop was overrated. However, this location offers a better display that shares signature drinks as well as barista recommendations. The staff is super friendly and made me a delicious Turtle Kick. The turtle kick is ice blended with mocha and caramel! I highly recommend visiting this location. Only thing to note is that it is located on a very congested corner of waialae and parking can be horrendous. I would park off of 10th avenue and just walk to Waialae. read more

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Coffee + cozy ambiance = perfect combo. Loved the aroma, smooth taste, and calming vibe of the café. read more

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Cool new coffee shop opened in Kaimuki! Shares a parking lot with Boston's. Limited spots at lot but metered parking nearby. Bad Ass coffee offers quality drinks, ranging from matcha, chai to mana energy drinks and coffee. I would recommend trying one of their signature drinks, less sweet. You can choose what type of milk you want but the default is whole milk. The coffee is nice and smooth. I enjoyed my iced latte. The ice for coffee drinks are frozen iced coffee cubes! How fun! My boyfriend's iced dirty chai was yummy too. Will try the pasties and other drinks at a later time! Be sure to join their rewards program. Friendly staff, cute cafe with restroom, outlets and limited indoor seating. Will be back! read more

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I had to try this place out after finding out they had coffee iced cubes! Wow! If you're a coffee addict like me you need to be here because the coffee is strong & the taste is amazing! watery coffee where?! Haha They are located in kaimuki on Waialae ave. Parking is limited and hard so find street parking if anything. The service is good. They made my coffee pretty quickly, even if there was a bunch of people already there. Friendly & welcoming. The inside is not too small so you can enjoy and grab a seat to stay. They have a lot of merch to buy and everything has a cute donkey on it haha (their mascot) I enjoyed the coffee and can't wait to go back to try more items & food too! read more

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Cute new place! I really think this place is going to do well. The space has gone through business after business. A coffee shop is perfect for this location. Inside is cute and clean of course it's new. Usually coffee upsets my stomach and surprisingly I don't have issues. I am trying it out again today and I thought I would try a small bag of their Hawaiian blend drip grind. I love that they had a small bag. I'm not a coffee connoisseur or a regular coffee drinker. Every once in awhile I like to enjoy a cup. Glad they have the option for a small 3oz. bag. The girls yesterday and today are friendly and happy. All good vibes! read more

@fortunefoodfinds: "Preparing for the BAD weather that's expected to hit again! A Cold Lava Cold Brew with choice Banana Foam, a Caramel Wave Latte, n' a Chocolate Chiller split into two cups from BAD ASS COFFEE OF HAWAII's newest location in Kaimukī. Their grand opening celebration is happening this Saturday. If the roads are safe, go on n' make your way!" SERVICE: fully staffed INTERIOR: clean, modern, cozy, seating can get filled up quickly, have a single bathroom in the back hallway EXTERIOR: located on a corner, no ramp to push up a stroller so had to lift ours to get on the store level WAIT TIME: 10 mins total (5 mins before placing order + 5 mins after placing order to receiving drinks) PARKING: few spots in front where you will have to be driving in the direction next to the store; don't think you can cross over from the opposite lane. Otherwise neighborhood street parking, that can be packed on the weekend. OVERALL COMMENTS: wanted to try out one of their limited time drinks, Jack's or Jenny's, but they were out of an ingredient to make either. Decided on the caramel wave latte, which had just the right amount of sweetness to balance out the strong coffee. Next time I would add a cold foam to make it creamy, but I still very much enjoyed my latte. Mah hubz liked the banana foam I chose for his cold brew. He's simple when it comes to coffee so he was satisfied. Glad they had keiki options n' ofc my kids were happy with anything chocolate. Now when I'm in Kaimukī n' want coffee, I know where to go! read more

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New place with awesome 100% Kona Coffee and other drinks as well. Friendly staff and clean environment. Parking is easy and right up front. If you want pipping hot 100% Kona coffee, come give this place a try :) read more

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The drinks were great, a more modern twist on coffee and refreshers. I wish there was a wider selection of drinks but their menu is a lot more unique than other coffee shops in the area. There's not a whole lot of parking or seats but the service here is great. You'll pretty much be in and out if you're in a rush. read more

Bad Ass Coffee - Lemon Loaf, Mocha Kick, Reef Racer - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

This is new coffee shop that opened up in the Kaimuki area. They add coffee ice cubes into their lattes which is nice since it keeps the flavor instead of it tasting watered down. They have a nice seating area inside also. Overall, great coffee shop and I'll be visiting here more often when in the Kaimuki area. read more

Grand opening vibes were awesome at Bad Ass Coffee Honolulu! I stopped by for the grand opening and ended up winning a bag, which was such a fun surprise. They were also handing out free T-shirts and a free koozie, plus the free WiFi made it easy to hang out a bit and enjoy the space. I tried Jenny's Pistachio drink, and it was rich, smooth, and a really solid pick. Great opening day energy, friendly staff, and a fun way to kick off a new spot in Honolulu. read more

Bad Ass Coffee - Grand opening goodies - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Service, staff and drinks were amazing!! I will definitely be back again to Bad Ass Coffee in Kaimuki read more

Bad Ass Coffee - The Bad Ass Donkey surfboard - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I LOVE bad ass!! The staff is so friendly and amazing, and the drinks are even better! Great place to hang out. Make sure to try an iced latte with their coffee ice cubes :) read more

Coffee was good but service was lacking. Baristas offered no greetings nor recommendations. When a customer states that they have never been to your establishment the normal reaction is to offer recommendations to offer a welcoming experience and to promote the unique or noteworthy offerings; nope not done here. Just a cold blank stare as you feel rushed to make a selection. Better customer service would have elevated this lackluster experience to a stellar one. The coffee may not have been bitter, but the experience was! Willl definitely consider other nearby options instead. read more

Went back and they gave me a free drink to make up for the mistake last time. Mahalo! read more

Bad Ass Coffee - Tasty, should have been more of it! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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I got a caramel vanilla iced latte. I didn't ask for any specific sweetener level, and their normal amount for medium iced latte was on the sweeter side for me. Pricing: For the medium size, I think it was $7.50 not including tax. I wanted their mocha latte but they were completely out of any "mocha" flavoring and only had their white chocolate syrup. I'm not sure how they were out as I feel that mocha/chocolate is a popular flavor and if I'm not mistaken, their grand opening was just a few days ago too. Service was good, cashier was nice. There is seating, AC, and a restroom inside. As for the parking, there are a few spots in front the store (very limited). I am not sure of they have an additional side parking lot though. read more

Bad Ass Coffee - Seating area - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Was ok.. nothing special. Coffee didn't stand out to me. I think they need to have other items on the menu

It soo cute in here!! My ice coffee was amazing (Caramel wave) and the service was even better! It was the perfect sweetness level for me which I'm kinda picky over so that was a huge plus! I'm visiting for a long time and Bella gave me the best recommendations and tips! I will definitely be back before the end of my trip! This was by far my favorite coffee stop!!! I'm not sure how you can top this one! read more

Ordered 2 lattes with modifications on a busy Saturday AM and they came iced when we didn't ask for that. I offered to make it work, but the staff remade them and were kind about it. It was a busy spot with a lengthy wait, but they weren't bothered by our correction. Our hot lattes were delicious. I'm not an iced coffee fan, but they use coffee ice cubes, which is an awesome idea! Try to double check what you're ordering so great coffee doesn't go to waste! read more

Let me start by saying I was very excited to try this place because I always drive by & kept waiting for them to open. The day of their grand opening, I saw a post on their Instagram page that said they were offering $2 off of your first order when you sign up for their rewards program. When I got to the counter, the young girl who took my order was not pleasant at all...no smile or "thanks for waiting". After placing my order (which came out to be $10 for a large ice coffee w/oat milk..??!) I asked to use my $2 off promo. She asked for my phone number to look up rewards but said I didn't have a coupon to use. She then continued to argue with me and tell me that "it must be for something else" and that I must've been mistaken- even after I showed her the instagram post. I then asked to speak to a supervisor to see if someone could adjust the price for me. Then all of a sudden she "magically" found the coupon. After placing my order I stood on the side to wait. Now I understand that it was only their 1st or 2nd day in business...but the baristas behind the counter seemed busier talking stories with each other than getting orders out. I waited almost 10 minutes for my coffee..only to find out that they were OUT of coffee ice cubes :( wish they would have told me that when my order was placed. Coffee tasted very mid...not sure if I'll ever go back. Overall I was disappointed with my experience. read more

The coffee was very good. Bella took my order during a really busy rush and gave me a great recommendation. I also enjoyed the ambiance in and out of the coffee shop. 10/10 read more

cute study spot with wifi and outlets :)) can get crazy busy but it's so cozy!! 100% Kona Coffee is iconic... took my mom here and she won't stop talking about it now. matcha is okay, def recommend adding an extra scoop!! read more

The coffee was fine. The service was not great. The people were not rude but seemed rushed and did not know anything about the coffee they were selling or coffee in general. I asked if they had pour-overs. The person did not know what that meant and asked a coworker who said "it means drip". I asked if I could order coffee made from one of the many coffees they sell in packages. The person said she wasn't sure. She said "we just have American or 10% Kona". I ordered American coffee. It was fine. I asked about the different coffees in the packages and the worker told me she did not know anything about them but that I could try looking at the packages. Fair enough. The ambiance was unpleasant and uncomfortable. I felt like I was in the way and taking up too much time asking questions to figure out what they were selling. There were, however, many people packed in there, so I think this location will do well. Maybe I'm just not their target audience. read more