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    Bee's Boba Express

    3.6 (104 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Good for working
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Nadine C.

    Refreshing beverage at the NEX Food (Navy Exchange) Court in Honolulu, Hawaii... Bee's Boba Express used to be at Moanalua 99... before the complex closed down and became Home Depot. Now, Bee's Boba Express is upstairs of the Pearl Harbor Exchange. Just go up the elevator, escalator, or stairs. No ID necessary! There's free parking, good air-conditioning in the spacious area, lots of inside and outside seats, and a convenient restroom! Bee's is near the elevator - you can't miss this bright yellow vendor. Service was quick and friendly! I got a Peach Green Iced Tea with Rainbow QQ (colorful gel cubes). It was a bit sweet - even after I let the ice melt. I added about a cup of water when I got home... LOL! It lasted longer and I got more fluids in me!

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    Michelle C.

    I used to go to Bee's back when they had a location in 99 ranch all the time. I've been to this location once or twice before but I haven't been in years. This one is located in the nex food court. I grabbed lunch here one day and was craving something sweet after having curry for lunch. I decided to get pineapple mango smoothie with boba. It was made pretty quick and it definitely hit the spot. I like that the boba was a little chewy. Definitely will be back again.

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    Jordan e.

    Great flavor selection Fresh fruit ingredients Lots of boba/ mochi/ pop selection Excellent service Located in the NEX 2nd floor

    Wayne H.

    Located at the NEX, Bee's Boba offers a wide selection of milk teas and fruit smoothies. I typically get the regular black milk tea or the taro coconut smoothie which are both tasty and not too sweet. If in the area and looking for boba, this is a good place to try.

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    Rachel T.

    I visited at 10:45 AM and a lady was still setting up and when I got closer to the counter, she asked how many drinks I was interested in and when I said 2 she offered to make them for me earlier than opening. I ordered a Matcha smoothie with Azuki and Boba. The Boba was nice and soft is a good balance of sweet & matcha flavor similar to Starbucks. I was able to ask for extra flavoring to make it stronger. They offer a variety of toppings to put in your drink. QQ is jelly topping. Classic homemade local business in Hawaii for many years. They do not have a phone number nor any website or social media. They do accept AmEx, Mastercard, VISA and Discover with tap to pay. They are located on second floor of NEX food court, on the left of the escalator. There are some tables and chairs near the kiosk to dine at.

    Jerry E.

    Great place to enjoy huge selections of bubble tea, and shaved ice with mochi, topped with ice cream of various flavors. Glad that they are all on the sweet side. Otherwise, I probably would have no problem in putting away many servings, instead of sharing one. Perfect stand to stop by when shopping at the Pearl Harbor Navy Exchange. It is located on the second floor, left side of the escalator, prior to the exist door to the outside lanai dining area. Let's support this popular local small business during the pandemic. Thanks! Addendum - It is fair to state that at close to $6.00 a pop, it is not in the inexpensive/cheap category.

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    Nasha W.

    Absolutely love this place for a refreshing Boba smoothies. I have tried several flavors and Lychee coconut Boba is so good. I love that they have so many options to try and add ons so you can come here many times and try something new. Their cups are also sealed and perfect for your commute. One thing to note. They close at 5 pm on the weekdays and not 8:30. The weekends they are open until 6pm.

    #30 Matcha green tea cup shave ice w/ azuki bean, mochi balls, green tea ice cream, condensed milk
    Ruby S.

    #6 for 2020 My taste buds were craving something with a subtle hint of sweetness. Courteous and helpful workers filled up my cup with a layer of fine shaved ice, dollop of azuki beans mixed with mochi balls, scoop of matcha green tea ice cream, and drizzle of condensed milk. Portions worked out perfect! I'm smiling from ear to ear, enjoying every bite and spoonful of dessert. When I'm in the mood for a sweet beverage, I will try other flavors of boba drinks next time.

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    7 years ago

    Great selection! This was my first time there and we all enjoyed it. Their Magnolia Ube ice cream was delicious!

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    7 years ago

    Great smoothies but the three girls were on their phones and of eating instead of making my drink. It took way too long.

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    Pretty good! I love the boba's, but be advised...everyone else loves them too so they run out of stuff. Go early!!!

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    #3 Almond Milk tasted like i was licking a toilet chip. Asked if they could replace it and was told no.

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    4.1
    (435 reviews)
    2.3 mi
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    Haven't been here in years!!! But the place still looks exactly the same…read more Milk tea is still non dairy which I love! Sad part is that I forgot how much we loved the almond milk tea, ordered the coconut and almond milk tea and mines was the coconut but the almond was better! But still overall great good milk tea! Really missed this place. Boba is still so soft and delicious! Wish there was a location closer to home! Hope they stay alive went on a Saturday night 7 pm and it was empty.

    YipppTEA!... After…read moreseeing the hours on Yelp I thought that I'd have a missed opportunity for some late night tea and was surprised to see them still open see a post on their door of the extended hours to open until 9pm was thrilled and immediately entered. This Pearl Kai Shopping Center location is very easily accessible with lots of free parking by the shopping center and with a cool vibe with some seating provided by the store as well makes it a great spot to relax and enjoy your sip. Always a fruit tea lover it was the "Honey Green Tea" for me tonight as I wanted something light and refreshing to cleanse my palate and was asked but didn't want any toppings it was a nice and simple drink that I enjoyed throughout the night. The staff is so nice and friendly it was an easy sip and grateful for the extended hours so that I may enjoy something with convenience and is greatly appreciated. Thank you!

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    Panday Coffee

    Panday Coffee

    4.3
    (9 reviews)
    3.5 mi

    I visited Panday at the Kailua mini swap meet. It was a small, kind of random event that…read moresurprisingly didn't have any other food or drink vendors. I felt kind of bad because it was a one person show and the owner guy had to accommodate a lot of customers by himself! It was a hot day and a cold drink sounded great. I heard someone mention there was a coffee vendor but the person made it sound like they were only selling cups of hot or iced coffee. Then someone walked by with a matcha drink and I knew I needed to check out Panday's booth. There was a small line of customers and the guy was working hard to chat with people, collect payments and make drinks. When it was my turn, I ordered the "Biko" coffee which is their special Filipino rice/coconut/condensed milk coffee. He said he probably didn't have enough and I should look over the menu to see if I had a second choice. I chose the banana matcha and he said he didn't have any banana syrup. I mean maybe the event was so popular that he ran out of drinks quicker than expected. I guess he was the only food/drink vendor at the event and it was a hot day.... In the end, he had enough Biko for my drink and everything was fine. It was a good latte and flavorful, but idk if I'd go out of my way to find it in the future. I do want to try the banana matcha still though. For a one man operation, this guys is killing it. He makes the espresso shots to order, so drinks may take a little while to get made. He was good at chatting up people in line while we waited though. Hopefully I'll see panday coffee at another event soon!

    Stop and smell what's brewing…read more.. That's exactly what I did as soon as I saw the sidewalk sign right outside of Fishcake in Kaka'ako and I'm so glad I did ;) checking out their menu you can find the usual espresso, latte and americano and now for the fun stuff...their "Specialty Drinks" from Monkey Coffy which has house made banana syrup, Biko which is a Filipino rice milk coffee and even the newest The Panday Pandan Latte! I really was intrigued by their Monkey Coffy but really wanted to try their Matcha when they said that I could combine it for "Monkey Matcha" whaaaaaaat!!!! Their only concern is that the banana syrup could overpower the matcha so they weren't confident to put it on the menu but I tell you it was yummy and yes the syrup was very flavorful as I was told it is made with real bananas and has the equivalent of two bananas in each cup...incredible. The staff is amazing and informed me of the wait with several orders already in the works but I do love the creativity as they bring in the culture crafted in each cup is unique and "sip"ly delicious. Thank you!

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    Pua Blooms

    4.6
    (30 reviews)
    1.7 mi

    @fortunefoodfinds: "There's a LATTE things I L.O.V.E. about you! A Kulolo Crunch Espresso Latte n'…read morea Pandan Mango Sago Matcha Latte from Pua Blooms who popped up at Jolene's in Ewa Beach this past Saturday. From the tasty textures n' fabulous flavors, to the lovely layers n' beautiful blooms on the cute cups. This duo of delicious drinks were the reason I had to show up!" SERVICE: fully staffed INTERIOR: pop-up inside Jolene's Ewa Beach EXTERIOR: menu board was available outside WAIT TIME: 10 mins before placing order, then after 15 mins received drinks PARKING: large free lot OVERALL COMMENTS: the last time I had Pua Blooms was last year at Taste of Aloha so I was long overdue. When I saw that they had a Kulolo Crunch Espresso Latte n' a Pandan Mango Sago Matcha Latte I just had to try it. I've missed their recent pop-ups near town, so I made my way to the west side to finally get my fix + eat at Jolene's too. I absolutely loved both drinks. Flavors were on point, the toffee bits n' the sago were giving in texture, espresso n' matcha went so well with all the rest of the ingredients they were put together with, beautifully crafted, n' most of all so yuMmmy. Can't wait to attend another pop-up of theirs when they are in/near town!

    My favorite matcha pop-up for a sweet treat! I ordered one of their monthly specials, the Pandan…read moreMango Sago Matcha Latte, and it was sooooo good. It had the perfect balance of matcha and sweetness, and I love that they come up with fun seasonal specials. Most of the times I've gone the line has been pretty long but it moves quickly so it's never too bad. The line was surprisingly short this past weekend, which was a nice bonus. Every drink I've tried so far has been delicious. Definitely recommend following them on Instagram to see where they'll be popping up next!

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    Bluetree Cafe - Kaka'ako

    Bluetree Cafe - Kaka'ako

    4.2
    (93 reviews)
    5.6 mi
    $$

    When I visit a new coffee shop, I always make sure there's adequate parking, seating, WiFi (if I'm…read moregonna do work), and a bathroom. Bluetree has become one of my top coffee shops in town for checking all of these boxes! There's parking in their structure (scan QR code in the cafe to register your license plate #), plenty of seating inside (upstairs/downstairs), and WiFi if you plan on doing work. My go-to drink as of recently has been their Kulolo Crunch Latte. I also loved their Coconut Cloud Matcha -- they use Wai Koko coconut water! For the most part, people in the shop are doing work and being productive so it's not too overstimulating like many coffee shops I've been to. If you're looking for just a chill place to grab a coffee or matcha and lock in, I'd recommend checking out Bluetree in Kaka'ako!

    I finally got the time to check out this place after I heard about a kulolo crunch latte. Anything…read morekulolo ima need to try it out! Parking: depends on the day & time you go but they do have a pay parking garage right across the street or if you get lucky with street parking but you also have to pay. Service: when I walked in it looked just like a mainland coffee shops I've been too. Pretty cool & clean inside. They do have an upstairs sitting. So of course I got the "KULOLO CRUNCH LATTE" but sad to say ima have to give this a 4/10. It just tasted like a regular coffee with crunch. I really tried hard to get that taste of the kulolo but I didn't. I also let my mom & daughter try & they didn't taste any kulolo.

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    Island Vintage Coffee

    Island Vintage Coffee

    4.3
    (4.1k reviews)
    8.2 mi
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    First time visiting the Island Vintage Wine Bar in Royal Hawn Shopping Center. Went around 5pm for…read morean early dinner. Pesto Chicken Sandwich, Burger and Garlic Shrimp was delicious! Large servings, great service, and a perfect place to eat with our friend from Japan. **Kamaʻāina and military guests can receive 3 free hours of parking at the Royal Hawaiian Center by presenting a minimum of $25 in same-day receipts (which can be combined across different stores/restaurants), along with your parking ticket and a valid Hawaiʻi State ID, Driver's license, or Military ID.The validation process is handled exclusively at Helumoa Hale Guest Services (located near the center stage, Building A, Level 1) between the hours of 11:00 AM and 8:00 PM, 7 days a week.

    The drink that got me hooked about 10 years ago at their first location in Ala Moana shopping…read morecenter - The Vintage Island Mocha coffee. Had to tell most of my friends and relatives who are now loyal customers lol. Got excited when they opened a location in Waikiki and offered delicious quality local style food. Loved the added touch of Aloha with the purple orchid. I don't live in Hawaii anymore - but every time I come back to visit family - this is the one place I have to visit and eat. If you go here - you gotta try their taro bagel - taste freshly made with a slight toasty outside and soft pillowy inside - and don't forget to lather on the smooth creamy ube and haupia tasting cream cheese - soo ono- licious! I love the specialty rice they serve with the meals. The service is efficient and friendly and it's in Waikiki so I enjoy the casual dining experience. But every time I visit, the lines are getting longer - so don't forget to make reservations .

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    Taro Bagel with Ube Cream Cheese
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    2025.03.21. Island Vintage Coffee Waikiki, Honolulu, O'ahu, Hawaii

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    Sippin’ Pretty

    Sippin’ Pretty

    4.6
    (5 reviews)
    2.7 mi

    Went to the Besties and Boutique event at The Vault at Harbour center. They were letting the first…read more30 people to get free drinks at Sippin' Pretty but you could also order. They also were letting you pay the difference because the free drinks were the og matcha latte or the strawberry matcha. I opted to get the Velvet Valentine and my husband got the salted maple matcha. We loved both our drinks. Wait wasn't long. Such cute drinks and straws as well. I want to go back to try their other drinks as well! It was great for local businesses to support each other.

    @fortunefoodfinds: "I think you're PRETTY cute! A Salted Maple Coffee n' a Strawberry Matcha from…read moreSIPPIN' Pretty who popped-up at the Waikīkī Aquarium this past Saturday. Pretty in pink, servin' matcha n' coffee drinks!" SERVICE: fast, two girls making drinks n' one taking orders INTERIOR: n/a EXTERIOR: pop-up event at the Waikīkī Aquarium on May 23rd WAIT TIME: received drinks in 5 mins after placing order PARKING: metered street OVERALL COMMENTS: came for the May Specials, Strawberry Guava Matcha n' Salted Caramel Cookie Coffee, but unfortunately they did not have it at this pop-up so I was a lil' heartbroken. Luckily, I was able to get the most similar drinks to them. First off, presentation was perfection n' their aesthetic is so cute. The Salted Maple Coffee had a nice hint of salty n' sweet n' went very well with the coffee. I really liked the fresh strawberry puree in the Strawberry Matcha. Was hoping for more of a matcha-y taste throughout the drink. I believe they mentioned in an IG story that they will be sourcing a new matcha soon, so I am eager to see if that will enhance their matcha drinks to be the best it can be. Will have to try it out once it becomes available!

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    Salted Maple Coffee $10 | Strawberry Matcha $10

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    Salted Maple Coffee $10 | Strawberry Matcha $10

    Bee's Boba Express - coffee - Updated June 2026

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