Excellent espresso drinks made by lovely coffee mixologists. The drinks are made by the passionate about coffee Maddie. She can describe every flavor and note that you will experience with each type of coffee. My husband and I went in and gave her examples of what we like and she made us some delicious options. Their French pastries were also delightful. I can't wait until we return to this part of town so we may enjoy another experience here. read more

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Excellent coffee, french style, super friendly owner/barista, pastries are on point! Try the cannelé! This is a delicacy! Can't wait for the sandwiches coming soon! read more

Delicious coffee. Definitely will be back. Having a bit of France right here in Kaimuki! We had a latte and a match latte and both were awesome. read more

Bean About Town Honolulu - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

This is an adorable coffee shop! I totally wish the space was bigger; it's a very nice shop, but it's right on Waialae, and there is very little seating outside the shop. However, I went with my parents and we had a lovely time. The barista was very friendly and helpful, and the espresso was excellent! The only thing that I'd say may need some improvement was the menu. Granted, the space is vey small, so only a certain amount of food prep is possible, but I had been hoping for a greater variety of baked goods. That said, the banana bread was good! Next time I will try something else. Will definitely be back! read more

Great little place! The staff is friendly and the coffee is spot on! We came here from Cali to enjoy vacation and find some great coffee and this place fits the bill. read more

The owner is friendly and welcoming, the decor is charming, and the coffee is sourced from increasingly popular roasters, such as Intelligentsia and Sightglass. This perfect combination makes Bean About Town worthy of the space formerly home to The Curb. If you're looking for coffee and a tiny break from the day, then this spot is for you. One of the best parts of this cafe is the outside seating: a cozy nook tucked behind a rarely trafficked staircase. Noise from the street is not bothersome, save for the occasional motorcycle or siren. The area is better suited for a coffee date, reading, and journaling than for a 2+ hour study or work session. Latte: I've been satisfied with this drink across several visits. The last time it was made by someone else and had a thicker layer of foam on the top. In itself this isn't a bad thing but there could be greater consistency between workers. Long black: It was more like espresso-flavored water than coffee. Hopefully this was a mistake or the espresso-water ratio needs to be adjusted. After suffering this disappointment, my partner asked for espresso to be added. She was charged not for an extra shot but a stand-alone espresso, which was puzzling... Canelé: Mostly delicious but slightly overdone in some areas, leaving a burnt taste on the tongue. I am rooting for Bean About Town and hope it does well. read more

After hearing all the buzz about this place my friend and I made a trip to this new coffee place in Kaimuki. I tried the shaken up latte with lavender and the canele. Both were decently priced and also tasted good as well. I would definitely check it out for those of you who love coffee talk or the curb! read more

Bean About Town Honolulu - Shakarato & outdoor seating area - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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I love this place so much the coffee is great and they prolly have the best deal on smoothies in town (only $5! And they're delicious.) The food is also super tasty and the customer service is on point. Honestly I go here all the time you could get anything g in the menu and be highly satisfied. read more

Cute little coffee shop. Small parking lot around back, but can be a little tricky. It's more of a grab and go place and not a sit and enjoy type of coffee shop. read more

One of the rudest workers I have encountered. Great coffee but the guy just made me super uncomfortable. He just shows no aloha whatsoever. I won't be coming back. read more

Found this place by accident since I was on a coffee run and looking for Curb. Since we were going to be cleaning and organizing at work I asked owner for strong coffee. He recommended the beans and I aske for pour over. I got my friend a latte with syrup. Also bought this pastry and all I heard was " moch, creme brûlée" so got three. Wasn't really expecting anything different since Kaimuki has a bunch of coffee shops and most are ok. Well- was I pleasantly surprised! Best coffee I've had in a long time! For strong coffee wasn't bitter or burnt tasting like Starbucks type coffee just very smooth. Whoa but did it pack a caffeine punch - in a good way! The latte drinker was also very happy with her drink! The pastry was also excellent! read more

This is a really cute cafe! The interior has limited seating but it is decorated with a vintage typewriter. The canele was nice and buttery. My daughter enjoyed her smoothie, too. Parking looked limited in the building but we were walking around the area after parking at the paid public parking. I definitely want to visit again. read more

Super sweet barista and DELICIOUS coffee. Try the banana bread warmed up. I'm a coffee snob and this place is .

Great simple menu that focuses on quality ingredients. Beautiful atmosphere, excellent service, convenient location and parking. Reasonable prices that make a regular cafe habit possible, even in Honolulu. Love the French baguette sandwiches, haven't seen this authentic Euro style sandwich anywhere else in Honolulu! Also very child-friendly with "babyccino" at only $2. Perfect spot for a coffee date or to fuel up while sending some emails. Enjoy! read more

Great verve coffee! If you love Bay Area coffee this is a must! I Usually order a Macadamia milk latte quad shot for only $8!

Shakarato is my favorite!!! The owner is so friendly and so eager to explain the different coffee flavors. Parking kinda sucks, but the coffee and ambiance is worth it! read more

Cutest coffee shop I've been to here on Oahu. Delicious coffee and flavors to choose from. They offer iced coffees and lattes as well that come in 16 oz, don't forget to ask them for flavors! They also offer coffee beans to purchase. Over all high quality coffee, service, and ocean friendly straws! read more

This is my neighborhood coffee joint! Love supporting local business and not just that but it's actually really good here! My sister and her bf are coffee snob and this is their favorite spot on the island! read more

This place is my go to neighborhood coffee joint. I found a coupon in the mail and it was motivation to go try it. I've been stopping in every weekend since. I love that this place is so dog friendly, I always bring my pooches with and its nice to sit and chat with staff or the other people who stop in. It really has an old neighborhood vibe but in a modern setting. I love the croque monsier by the way! Delicious ham and cheese with little pickles! The canneles are yummy too. I'm giving 4 stars because sometimes the drinks can be inconsistent. I like a latte/cappuccino with mac nut milk and it can be watery depending on who makes it. Jess (who moved back to the mainland sadly) made the BEST lattes and I was so spoiled by those... Jess if you read this come back! ;) Now I know baristas really do make all the difference. Also I would be ecstatic if they offered gluten free bread! read more

Probably the best speciality latte I've had in Hawaii. The owner is very kind and the employees are talented and nice to me every visit. The shop is small and quaint and I always feel welcomed. They have seating outside and always practice safe covid standard. read more

Such a delicious coffee! They also serve a ham n cheese sandwich. A good snack or lunch. Perfect because the little sweet pickles!

One of my favorite coffee places on the island! Coffee that you can actually taste the quality in. Super nice, small local business with great staff and owner. Always friendly, always excellent service. I recommend the cortado! read more

What a gem!! Tucked away in an adorable nook, I would have missed it if not for the sidewalk sign. Thank goodness I stumbled in. The super nice owner was still counting in his drawer and was kind enough to let me wait while he finished preparing to open. After getting on yelp to check in I saw that I was a full 30 min early as he doesn't open until 7am. Now that's what I call customer service. He made me the most amazing matcha smoothie I've had for $5. Almond milk, almond butter, banana, spinach, honey, and matcha. All for only$5!!! That's an unreal price point. I will be back to try everything on the menu. What a great find! read more

The two lattes were small but excellent. Nice area to sit outside but it's small (3 tables). Young crowd.

Best coffee shop in Hawaii by far. Roasts their own beans, high quality food. Would put more start if I could you have to try it

Awesome espresso!! They have all the best roasters covered - sightglass, verve and they have a small batch roaster which they are experimenting with, so hope to try their own roast another time read more

First off this place is a must try if you are a coffee obsessed person like myself. I'm pretty picky with my coffee and this place was amazing. I recommend the Shakarato it is bomb! Claire the barista was very kind and sweet. She made the perfect drink; Perfect amount of espresso and milk. Another cool feature that this place offers is free steel straws. Yes FREE. Support small business that make a positive impact in the world. read more

Bean About Town Honolulu - Shakarato - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Feeling that afternoon lag, I decided to make a pit stop here to get some fuel to get recharged. The place is easy to miss as it is a small cafe and kind of tucked away. The friendly barista (sorry, didn't get her name) was very knowledgeable about the beans used and sold, and provided me with several recommendations. I ordered a small latte and a canele to go. The canele was pretty good but the latte... oh my god... It was one of the best lattes I've had in a really long time. It was a perfect balance between the rich espresso and frothy milk, leaving a dark caramelly aftertaste in my mouth. Can't wait to return for more. read more

Really cute hole-in-the-wall cafe, very secluded yet very small. The eating area is outside so it can get hot. I tried the Shakarato and I can't believe how delicious it tasted. It's not too sweet, not too bitter. One of my new favorite spots. read more

The workers are always so sweet, their coffee is great and I love the cannale! I've also bought several Keep Cups from them and I love that they work on being an eco-friendly business. read more

This is my favorite coffee shop! Olivier and his staff are very friendly and helpful. Their coffee and food items are worth every penny. The shakarato with hazelnut syrup is to die for! read more

My girlfriend and I decided to try Bean about town since we were passing by. I ordered an iced espresso and a regular latte. The owner Olivier was very welcoming and knows a lot about coffee. The coffee was delicious and the pastries they sell are also amazing. 10/10 will be coming back again! Ps the cold brew is also amazing! read more

Been dying to give this place a try and it didn't let down! Met Olivier... yes his French accent gives this place some serious cred :-) but the coffee was excellent and the little puffy sweet pastries were delicious. Bean about Town and the previous cafe, The Kurb are perfect examples of the kind of diverse richness that makes Kaimuki the next Ballard... well hopefully and probably never overrun by the wealthy tech elite, but what the old patina of favorites like Okada Okazu to Bean about Town and other new businesses are what makes Kaimuki super cool. Thanks Olivier! For sure you will be a desired detour before hitting H1! read more

We accidentally found this place. Incredible team, very cool atmosphere. We were answered all the questions about the menu and enjoyed our lunch. Thanks read more

Great coffee selection! Great service! Reccomend it for people who really like coffee or who are from the PNW.

Dainty space for grab and go coffee and a few pastries. There's parking in the rear of the building. Handful of excellent coffees from around the world which the owner roasts in his store in a custom made roaster designed and built his friend in Tel Aviv. At one point I forgot I was on Oahu until I saw a Ka'u coffee sign on one of the dispensers. A hidden gem in Kaimuki. read more

Great coffee, great pastries and easy place to sit and relax for a bit. I recommend you stop in read more

I always receive great service and amazing coffee when I go to Bean about town! Hands down the best! I would highly recommend.

The service is always great and they have great coffee. It's a cute little nook and I enjoy going there. Matcha almond latte is my favorite! The parking can be a bit tricky and if it's busy, there won't be any place to sit... But the seats usually open up fairly quickly. read more

My mom, daughter and I decided to walk over to check this place out and grab a cup of coffee..soo glad we did!! We met the owner and he shared with us his story and plans for this awesome coffee shop. I love how they even have something for the kiddos, a babychinno!!!! We will definitely be back. Coffee and pasteries are delicious...next time, going to try the sandwiches. Check this place out people, you won't regret it! Wishing all the best to Bean About Town! read more