After drinking a sad latte from another place, we continued our walk toward Blaisdell. I forgot there was a Bluetree on Kapiolani. We ran across the street to go! It was really quiet inside which was nice. There was only one person sitting in the inviting dining area. The young woman was friendly though, she must've been bored since she was the only one working that day...LOL! I ordered a matcha latte with coconut milk. This was soooooo good! This really made up for my previous experience at that other place. Mahalo Bluetree Cafe! read more

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Might be my next go to cafe spot ngl.. This place is so nice!! I love the two floors and a calmer environment. They also have a lot of outlets and even outlets in the floor, so smart. The matcha strawberry latte I ordered was delicious, but I am someone that loves the sweetness all the way through the drink. The sweet part of the matcha sadly ended halfway through. Other than that, the place is very nice and at the edge of kaka'ako. Parking is okay but not the most convenient. read more

Omg! This place is so good! Was visiting for the week and went 4 days in a row! Absolutely loved the strawberry matcha, probably the best I've ever had! Also the turkey pesto sandwich is incredible! The açaí bowl and the avocado toast are alright. The guy working the counter was wonderful, very friendly and communicative. There is nice seating inside and out. read more

Bluetree Cafe - Honolulu - Strawberry matcha with vanilla cold foam - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Went to blue tree for the first time after being recommended to try it from quite a few people and it did not disappoint. I got a large strawberry match and the avocado smash and it was delicious. I was a little sad they originally got my order wrong and made my drink the wrong size but they noticed before I even got to say anything they brought me a second drink. They were so sweet and they have games inside to have a good hang out. read more

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The iced ube latte was hands down the best ube latte I've ever had--and yes, I've tried plenty in California. My husband loved the Very Verde, and the kids were all about the Almond Dream. Huge thanks to our barista, Carole, for making our first visit so memorable. Also loved the vibe--lots of medical students studying, which says a lot about the café! read more

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I waited nearly 30 minutes for my food, but that wasn't even the biggest problem. When I tried to ask a staff member for the restroom location, she gave me an annoyed look and snapped, "Your food is coming," before I could even finish my sentence. To make matters worse, the restroom was disgusting. There were so many unidentified bugs crawling around that I felt completely grossed out. Between the rude attitude of the staff and the lack of basic cleanliness, I will definitely not be returning. read more

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Cute little cafe on Kapiolani located next to Doraku. General coffee/espresso options with a few specialties, açaí, smoothies, matcha and hojicha, and a couple small food items. I just had an iced matcha late with soy milk and it was pretty good. Their milk options when I went was whole milk, soy, and almond. The matcha was tasty but it was a little more nutty than usual. I think I saw hazelnut syrup get added as a sweetener. The late was made pretty quick and there is some parking in the back that is shared with doraku and chef chai. There is also free internet shared with doraku. read more

Bluetree Cafe - Honolulu - Matcha latte with soy milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Their ube latte is one of my favorites! Perfectly balanced and not too sweet. I also feel the price is pretty decent in this economy.

Second time I came here but this time to grab something to eat. I ordered a Turkey Panini and I never thought it would come with a small salad and some potatoes. Everything tasted good, I hope to come back again in the future. read more

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We were greeted right as we walked through the door by friendly staff. We sat at the bar and our drinks were quickly made; my friend and I both got the bluetree latte. I'm not a huge coffee fan but I really loved the bluetree latte. The flavors were so good and not overpowering! The cafe was busy with people talking and the staff making people's drinks. The cafe gives off friendly vibes with a chill atmosphere. I would definitely come back to visit! read more

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Went with friends to try. Parked in the building. Theres a few stalls to park. Entered through the garage and sat and ordered. They have their regular drinks and then they have their monthly specials. I decided to try their monthly special drink of blueberry latte because who knows if that drink will be back? It was yummy. Some blueberries were in the bottom of the drink. The only thing i didn't really like is the paper straws because we had to change straws in the middle of us eating. The service was quick and friendly. Highly recommend if in the area. Would like to try more of their other drinks as well. Also had their Bluetree acai bowl. Super yummy served in a cute bowl. read more

Bluetree Cafe - Honolulu - Acai bowl and blueberry latte (April special) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Blue Tree is located on the ground floor of Pacifica building. Not sure if there is parking available anywhere, but i went on a Sunday and there was free street parking all day. They have indoor and outdoor seating. Lots of guests that were sitting inside were busy studying or doing something on their computers so we opted for outdoor seating. They are also dog friendly and have pup cups upon request. I ordered the Ube latte ($5) and lobster toast ($18). You can also do yelp check in which i forgot for 10% off. Both items that i got was very underwhelming. I probably would not order either items again, but i don't know if i would go here again since its a little bit of a hassle (parking wise) if there isnt validated parking. read more

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The seasonal options looked yummy. I got the blue tree classic latte which had a super unique and beautiful appearance. It tasted pretty good but didn't have enough ice to keep cool for travel. My friend got the açaí bowl but wasn't super excited about how watery it was and prefers a more solid bowl. It had a super cute vibe inside but only one employee so it took 20 minutes for the bowl and latte to come out. The employee was very kind though! read more

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Their acai bowl was so yummy. It's pretty big for one person to eat all, so it'd be a good portion to share with someone. The place is pretty cozy to study too. Overall a nice cafe to chill and hang out or study. read more

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Sweet little cafe in town! Would love to visit the one in kaka'ako which seems to be bigger. This one does have indoor/outdoor seating options and outlets inside so you can get some work done. Great for college students. My friend and I brought our babies and they don't have high chairs, but sitting outside game them a little more freedom LOVED the chocolate chip oatmeal bites avo toast was simple but good, same with croissanwhich. Small food menu but more options for smoothies/coffee/tea. Service was great, cashier brought our food out to us mahalo nui loa! read more

I ordered their signature BlueTree Latte, and honestly I did not like it. I felt like there was just too much going on. It was hard for me to finish. The second time I came back, I ordered a Matcha Latte w/ soy. I asked if they had condensed milk and the barista told me "I don't think so" even though it's on their menu. Their match wasn't strong at all, which also sucked. I wished the drinks tasted better because I really enjoy studying here. read more

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-1 star because I thought they still have juices Nonetheless, we got Lean Green smoothie - it was more sour than expected and pretty light, and For The Gut smoothie - banana is overpowering but good breakfast smoothie. I think there's free PARKING inside the garage but there were available free street parking. AMBIANCE from the outside is nice but the inside was okay. I see people doing work in the laptop. There are a lot of seating and outlets for charging your devices. SERVICE was also okay. Nothing out of the ordinary. Overall, it might take a while for me to come back again. P.S. dogs are allowed! read more

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"There's a proverb that goes, 'Sometimes, the wrong train takes you to the right station.'" - K-Drama I go way back with Bluetree Cafe and the Aoki brothers. In fact, many moons ago I had a small party here and so coming back here years later brought back fond memories. My bestie, Kyra K., needed to do some remote work, and since we were in the area, I suggested Bluetree Cafe since she never tried it. Bestie agreed and since it was a Sunday morning it allowed us to park directly on Kapiolani Blvd. Sadly, the parking was probably the best part of this visit as to be perfectly honest the Bluetree Cafe vibe I'm used to just wasn't there... I'm not saying have Steve Aoki DJ his EDM Jams, I'm just saying it was an odd visit lol. Bluetree Cafe is still a very cool place to visit and be seen. Lots of areas to work, study, or just chill. Inside or outside tables. Counter space and just a very artsy twist for Coffee Shop. The odd part started when we noticed only one employee being the Cashier, Barista, and Server too. Maybe two others before us, so we thought hmm can't be that bad, right? Wrong. Back to ordering: I chose the Ube Latté and Bestie chose the Latté Flight. And we waited. And we waited lol. Lucky in a way that Bestie had lots of remote work or we'd be gossiping about others like Gossip Girl! The decor is another IG worthy photo op as it's quite eclectic with lots of wood, dial telephones, bicycles, and even a vintage Vespa parked near the restrooms! Indoor and outdoor seating and lots of area to work, play, or just chill. Outside is a great area if sunny. And we wait. *sigh* The wait was probably 15-20 minutes which is eternity for just coffee, but finally the drinks are ready and brought to our table. The presentation was nice, the Ube Latté in a nice glass jar, and the Latté Flight of Earth Matcha, Sky Latté, and Ube Latté (Soy) displayed on a wooden tray. Long story short the taste did not match the visuals lol. It was definitely not worth the wait. Dare I say... like dirt. In the end, I'm sad to say I'm no longer a fan of Bluetree Café. I honestly don't know why it went off the train tracks from years ago. Don't believe me? Read the earlier reviews of constant 4-5 stars. The cafe being understaffed, the long wait unacceptable, and even some of the drinks being "earthy"... almost a nicer way of saying taste like "dirt". Still kudos to the lone Barista who managed to survive the morning. I'm a member of the VIP Aoki Rewards program and loyal to several of it's restaurants. Bluetree Café is at the lower end of totem pole. 3-stars for the memories. read more

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I needed a spot to hang out and chat with my aunty, and Bluetree Cafe was a cute find in the Kaka'ako area. I wanted to try it mainly for the strawberry matcha latte, which was really nice. They offer 2 hours of free parking in the Aoki Group lot at The Collection condominium. The entrance is on Keawe Street. Just don't forget to register your car using the QR code. There's seating both upstairs and outside, but it can get a little loud, and the tables are pretty close together. I noticed a lot of people hanging out with their laptops and headphones. It seems like a popular spot for working or studying. Next time, I'd like to try some of their food too. One helpful tip: they mentioned that they tend to run out of menu items toward the end of the week (especially on Sundays), so if you want the full menu experience, it's best to visit Monday through Wednesday after they restock. I'll definitely keep that in mind for next time! read more

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We met our boss at Bluetree Cafe. It's located on thebottom floor of the Kapiolani Hotel. It's very quaint. The staff working are really friendly and welcoming. It's like a mini work hub area. You get your coffee, tea or latte and enjoy working in a clean, quiet environment. The menu had more organic offerings. There's outdoor seating if you prefer as well. Our team ordered coffee and lattes. They also have organic peanut butter balls. There is a 2nd flavor option as well. They have sandwiches, smoothies and Açaí bowls. It was very pleasant in the time we spent at Blue tree. Parking is free before 5pm. read more

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One of the best Ice Latte/Triple shots with Oat milk I ever had on this island 10/10 Staff were amazing and so welcoming. Love this cafe and all decorations. Reasonable prices. read more

Staff serve up some great food and drinks. Off the main blvd. street parking or parking lot just down the road. Nice street for a walk. Everything I've eaten here was fresh and worth the purchase. Check this spot out if you are down town near the dealerships. read more

I wanted to like this so bad ! Very mixed feelings, I ordered the toasted coconut late a vanilla cold brew the potato bowl, croissant sandwich and the oatmeal. The coffee for the cold brew was ok, the coconut had actual flakes inside and although it was pretty it was so unpalatable. I thought there would be more coconut flavor but there wasn't and to be fair they were out of coconut milk . The crossing was so soggy and I only walked to the port with it . The potatoes had so much flavor but they weren't cooked all the way through which made me so sad . The oats were great although that no sweetness to them they were topped with banana chai and peanut butter . My food and drinks took about 45 minuted which was well over what I was expecting and they apologized and gave me a free bag which was very kind. Both the gentleman working there were very nice, but honestly there's too many coffee shops in Waikiki that take the cake. Maybe if there were more people to cook take orders and have the barista this would have been a different experience? read more

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Bluetree is located in Kakaako, where there is parking on the street or in the building, which may or may not be for Bluetree. There is a downstairs area where there are a few tables outside and inside, along with the counter for ordering. There is also an upstairs with more seating. It is a very peaceful setting that could be good for doing work or meeting with a friend. The specialty drink options are unique ones that I have never seen before such as an earth matcha and a dark cloud latte. I opted for the dark cloud latte because I wanted to have a drink with black sesame in it. It was a bit gritty, as can be seen in the photo. Possibly due to the espresso. Besides that, it was good and the black sesame came through nicely. There were smoothies and other drink offerings that I am hoping to try next time. As well, food such as breakfast sandwiches and acai bowls were available. We got the Hangry Morning and Bluetree Acai Bowl. My friend liked the Hangry Morning and said it was tasty. The bowl was good, with a healthy portion of fruit and the acai was sweet. The location is pretty and this is a great spot for a nice breakfast/lunch! read more

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Went around noon on a Friday and wasn't too busy. Had indoor and outdoor seating, a bathroom, and an overall great study spot! Food was very yummy and service was good. Definitely recommend! read more

The ambiance is nice, but the service was very slow! Also, the açaí was melted instead of frozen and the potato bowl was cold instead of warm. Maybe it was an off day, but not 4.1 stars! read more

Needed a cafe with wifi and found Bluetree Cafe on Yelp. I glanced at the menu online and thought, okay I know I'll find something I like. Street parking available on Sundays. Otherwise idk where to park. The cafe had a couple of people. I ordered the Almond Dream Smoothie and the Choco Banana Smoothie. I also ordered the Namaste Curry Wrap. Check in for 10% off. We sat at a table and sadly we couldn't connect to wifi. I tried for about 10 minutes, restarted my computer, etc. Nothing helped. We ended up using our own hotspot since we already ordered. Our food and drinks were brought to us. They looked really good. The smoothies were thick and creamy. A bit sweeter than I'd like, but the overall taste was good. The Almond Dream Smoothie was my favorite from the two. The wrap was another story. Almost $11 for a vegetarian tofu wrap. It didn't have cranberries like it said on the menu, lacked in taste and texture. I wasn't impressed. There was a group of people who were also so loud the whole time. Even through noise cancelling headphones they were so disruptive. May not visit this location again. read more

Bluetree Cafe - Honolulu - Namaste curry wrap - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

This was my second visit to Bluetree Cafe and I have to say it was definitely a good one. I've seen their location/business before when I have eaten next door at Doraku and have noticed how busy they have been while there. If you didn't know - "Restaurateur Kevin Aoki and his brother, Music Producer/EDM Deejay Steve Aoki, created Bluetree Café, a calm oasis for guests to grab a healthy snack, fresh juices, coffee, and tea. The inspiration for the indoor/outdoor cafe was their grandfather, Yunosuke Aoki, who was the first in their family to open a coffee shop in Nihonbashi, Japan. Yunosuke would travel four miles on a bicycle to Tokyo to collect sugar, return to his shop, and offer it free to enhance his customer's coffee experience. The variety of vintage bicycles that decorate the walls of the café is a nod to him and his entrepreneurial spirit." Now you know. We got lucky with easy parking directly in front of their business. We were able to parking directly on Kapi'olani Blvd, along the curb. I'm not sure if they have a dedicated parking area for these businesses, however, here are a couple options depending on the day of the week you visit: - Curbside parking on both sides of Kapi'olani (Verify M-F). - Garage parking several businesses right after Keiki and the Pineapple on Kapi'olani (Read Garage Warnings). - Parking on Waimanu St. (One block south towards ocean). The staff was friendly, but they did seem pretty busy/preoccupied with work or orders. There wasn't a lot of people so I just assume they were preparing food/drinks for future orders. There is plenty of seating - whether indoors or outdoors. They have regular tables that fit groups of 4, a handful of 2 seaters, and two lounge chairs. If you choose to sit outside - be mindful that Kapi'olani is a very busy street with large amounts of vehicles passing at approximately 30mph - making the cars passing fairly loud. For food/drink, I ordered a cortado and a Bluetree Blend Acai bowl. It was absolutely delicious. I wish my cortado was served in a glass container as intended. My acai bow was beautifully served at my table their staff. It was served a medium-sized ceramic bowl. The acai itself lacked a little flavor but I was able to add some more honey complimentary. It might just be me, but I love my acai sweet. All-in-all, it was a wonderful experience. read more

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Literally one of the worst experiences I've had on the island. Store was staffed by 1 overly enthusiastic, yet complete untrained server and their bitter, mute, eye-rolling "veteran" barista. Asked what chai they serve and after a look to the silent one, discovered they had none in stock...at 9am... Ordered a basic lemonade instead, and either they have the strongest lemonade ever squeezed or they just poured straight, unsweetened lemonade concentrate in a cup and added ice! I would give a neighborhood child's corner lemonade stand more stars than this joke of a shop! read more

Warning you may not want to leave once you're here. Bluetree cafe has everything...free parking seating both in and outdoors weather it's on a table, bar or comfy chair to chill, cool off from the summer heat, study or work on your laptop because they also have free WiFi (WHAT!?) I've been coming here first mostly for their juice but have been falling hard for their coffee, today is "Teddy Graham Latte" with Oat Milk it has Espresso with honey, cinnamon and hazelnut omg it's amazing!!! Paring it up with an açaí bowl is what I really came here for decided on the Very Berry (raspberries, strawberries and blueberries, açaí blended with coconut milk topped with coconut flakes, granola, honey, strawberries and blueberries) so fresh and yummy much needed, just been mentally exhausted from work and this brief checkout from adulting is so perfect. The staff here is so friendly and attentive I'm never disappointed. Follow them on Instagram @bluetreejuice and you can order ahead online www.bluetreejuice.com #itslifechanging Thank you!! read more

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I had the 20oz dark cloud latte with less ice. Which it does not have much ice in the cup (compare to some places still put a lot of ices even I ask for less). Is basically a black sesame drink with espresso and top with vanilla cold foam. They drink itself is not sweet, there is sesame pieces, but is very mediocre to me because coffee taste not strong and the black sesame is not very stand out. Is like a regular latte to me. I waited few minutes for my drink after order. I should get a houjicha instead, that's hard to mess up right? read more

Bluetree Cafe was the cafe of choice per my bestie, Eric R. I told him I wanted to find a place to work that offered caffeinated beverages, small bites, and a spacious place to work. He's talked about this place before and since I had never been he decided to take me. I've passed by Bluetree Cafe numerous times since it's located off Kapiolani Blvd. Since we came on a Sunday, street parking was free and readily available in front. If not, you'll have to find street or garage parking elsewhere. When we arrived in the early morning, the cafe was just opening up. The interior was spacious with tables and chairs perfect to work, study or chat at as well as high-top tables and chairs. It was very roomy and not cramped at all which was nice. The vibes were lowkey and relaxing--as a coffee shop should be! The only thing is that it isn't brightly lit as they rely on natural light. So, it was a little dark which made it a bit hard for me to work. Their menu is displayed on the screen which offers coffee, tea, smoothies, and various bites from pastries, acai bowls, and toasts. Since I was working, I needed a pick-me-up. Their specialty latte drinks impressed me and they offered the option to order a flight which was super cool as I'd never seen something like that! I ended up getting the Latte Flight which came with three of their specialty lattes in a miniature size. I chose the Skye Latte, Ube Latte, and Earth Matcha all with Soy Milk. All of the lattes presentations were stunning--colorful, cute, and creative! Out of the three, the Ube Latte was my favorite since it was the creamiest. I didn't get many hints of ube though. The matcha latte was okay--subtle and a little watered down in my opinion. The Skye Latte was fine--very strong and I ended up giving it to my bestie to drink. For the price point, the quality of the drinks was just okay but it got the job done. I wish they were creamier as they lacked flavor. We came around opening time and there were a few customers inside the cafe. Service was extremely slow but understandably so. Only one girl was running the whole cafe! She took the orders, crafted the beverages and food, and delivered them to each customer. Kudos to her but it did take over 20 minutes for our beverages to arrive. If you're in a rush this probably isn't the place to go for a drink since they're short-staffed. Bluetree Cafe is a good option for those not in a rush and looking for a place to relax and grab a small but healthy drink or bite. It's a decent option to work at as they offer free WiFi and have lots of seating. As well as a place to just chill with friends. It was nice to visit but I have other cafes on my rotation that I prefer. read more

Bluetree Cafe - Honolulu - Latte Flight (Earth Matcha, Skye Latte, and Ube Latte with Soy Milk) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Servers cannot hear code for transactions and have to ask you to repeat the number. Listing is a lost art some cannot even give right change educate them MGMT!! read more

I really wanted to love Bluetree Cafe! I was so excited to come here when I learned that it's by the Aoki Group. FOOD: I ordered the Açai bowl and their Bluetree latte. The Açai bowl is just a standard Açai bowl, nothing outstanding or special about it. My Bluetree latte was way too sweet for my taste (especially because the Açai bowl comes with A LOT of honey. Thankfully, the young lady who was working made me a tea latte drink that I also didn't like :/ I ended up drinking a quarter of it and throwing it out. SERVICE: Friendly! Very friendly. The young lady working was helpful and patient when helping me choose what I was craving. LOCATION: Located on the busy street of Kapiolani. Some outdoor seating available but most of the seating is inside in their "cafe style" vibe shop. Will I return? Probably not but thank you! read more

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I'm pissed mostly because I was hungry and saw they had food. At 2:56pm the cashier said they don't serve food 1 hour before closing. Many items were missing from the menu as well. read more

This is such a conveniently cute cafe. Parking is easy in the Pacifica - enter via Kapiolani Blvd and park in the BlueTree/Doraku designated stalls. Great pet-friendly establishment with outdoor seating. I bring my doggo here to work on the tables outside. The service is like drastically different based on the workers and that's my biggest problem... so just an FYI you'll get stellar service from some, meh from others, and sometimes they'll be closed randomly without notice. **For COVID** Max 5-guests per table, same household, and fill out the dine-in form. Pros: -Super convenient and ample parking, plus dog friendly! -The food is AWESOME!! Try the Avocado Toast - some people make it better than others.. one girl puts pepper flakes (YUM!), one guy cuts it and has excellent presentation, another will let it sit on the counter while you're outside for over an hour without notice. -WiFi is pretty great and reliable.. I may not know how to log into the "BlueTree" network but Doraku's is open and very reliable. Cons: -They do share their parking stalls with Doraku guests, so it may get crowded and you may not find a parking stall. -Inconsistent service.... ONCE (on October 29,2020) the cafe was closed. No signage or anything and I stopped by at 8:15 and again at 10am but they were still closed- we ended up at Nordstrom's eBar. ONCE (Referencing my Avocado toast comment above) I sat outside waiting for the Avocado Toast I ordered at 10:55am... It's currently 12:08pm as I'm writing this and still no food. The policy could totally be that they will not bring you your food BUT every other time I order stuff they bring it to the table, which is THE BEST service from a small cafe. -The bathrooms don't use paper towels, which is totally fine, but then I'd probably recommend like a "foot opener" or something so that I don't have to touch the actual door handle on my way out. read more

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They gave me a scone that was covered in so much mold. It was so gross. They gave me a replacement scone, but I couldn't eat it after being so grossed out. read more

Wow an amazing coffee shop, being that it's my first time here , the coffee are very good. As well as the food , although there's a little wait being they they're short staffed. But , services are still very good , I'll be back next time for a good specialty coffee read more

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Came in on a Saturday morning and ordered a latte and a lemonade. The employee working was very nice and handed our completed drinks personally. The latte was well made and the coffee flavor tasted delightful. The lemonade was a bit watered down from the large amount of ice, but still refreshing. It was cool to see the history and photos of the cafe's founders posted on the walls. We were pleasantly surprised to find out Steve Aoki (a popular DJ) as one of the founders. read more

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I really like their açaí bowl. It's packed with a bunch of fruit and good price but service is super slow. Came at around lunchtime and there was only one girl working but she was working at a very slow pace. It took about 25 minutes to get 2 sandwiches. Other than slow service food and drinks are good read more