I'm so happy more cafe's that serve quality matcha drinks are opening up on the island! What…read morebrought me to Po'ai by Pono Potions was their lilikoi syrup and how they write out aloha with lilikoi honey on their cream top for the hapa matcha. Such a nice touch and I love how the design may be different each time depending on the barista. I highly recommend especially if you're visiting Hawaii as you get a taste of Hawaii in your matcha. I was obsessed from the first sip that I came back the next morning before my flight. The cold foam is delicious. You can taste the honey, lilikoi and pineapple. Staff were super welcoming and the ambiance is unmatched with the parasols hanging from the ceiling. They have an additional room with more seating on the right (once you walk in). There are 3 tables in the main area. They also sell local goods such as greeting cards, syrups, skincare and jewelry.

Very cool space, parking was a bit challenging, but we lucked out. Such a cute place, workers were…read moreso helpful, pleasant and friendly. Who doesn't love a special little coffee place and more? There's a feel good feeling as soon as you walk in the door, acknowledged and immediately engaged in all the surroundings. A cute place for everyone. I was so distracted by wonderful surroundings, I almost forgot about the coffee. Very tasty and delicious.

Did my research to find Kona coffee for my upcoming visit to Vancouver, so I walked from home and…read moretook shelter in Local Joe's to cool off and order some 100% Kona Mauna Kea Estate coffee and have it ground. Liv was so delightful and clearly the right person for the job so I knew I was in the right place. In the meantime I ordered an iced coffee (which was delicious!!!!) and sat down and watched folks come and go. This is clearly a popular local coffee and snack shop so I will keep this place in mind since it's locally owned and operated and their decaf is processed via osmosis, not chemicals. That's a big plus.

I honestly don't understand the hype surrounding this place, the reality is completely misleading…read more I called 15 minutes ahead to place an order. The employee took it and immediately hung up on me--no name taken, no "thank you," no "goodbye." When I arrived, the parking was a mess, so I had to be dropped off. Inside, the food display looked sad, and the cashier looked completely miserable and unpresentable. While waiting patiently on the side for 15 minutes, I watched the kitchen staff preparing food. Red flag: they literally microwave their eggs instead of cooking them fresh. After 30 minutes of total waiting time, I finally went up to check on my order, only to find out the cashier hadn't even handed my ticket to the kitchen yet. She sent it back right in front of me without a single word of apology--just a blank stare. I cancelled my order on the spot. Horrible service, zero management, and low-quality food prep. Save your golden time & money and go somewhere else. Definitely not a place where I'd want my food prepared!

Highly recommend getting the bottled drinks. Can make 2 servings when poured over ice. Hojicha…read moreLatte and Kinako cold brew are my go-to choices. Both toasted coconut and caramel macnut cold brews are also delicious. Bottled drinks are on the sweet side, which I like. You can ask for a sample taste before committing to a whole bottle. Con: Parking can be difficult to find. Very limited amount of metered street spaces

Absolutely love this shop! The atmosphere is very nice, just limited seating. The only con is that…read moreparking is limited (street parking). I always go for the blueberry matcha. It's tart but very well balanced. They let you sample the drinks, which is very helpful for indecisive people like myself lol.

Ali'i Coffee is such a cute little spot in downtown Honolulu. There's paid parking nearby, and they…read morealso offer online ordering, which is great if you're in a hurry. The café itself is on the smaller side, but the menu has a great selection of drinks and food options. I ordered the Royal Ube Matcha Latte over ice, and it was delicious. It's actually one of my favorite places on Oʻahu to get an ube latte--the flavors are balanced well, and you can still taste both the matcha and the ube. What really stood out to me was the staff. Everyone was incredibly friendly and personable. At one point, I genuinely thought a customer was a friend of one of the employees because their conversation felt so natural and welcoming, but they had actually just met. That's the kind of atmosphere they create. The whole shop has a warm, bubbly energy and feels very much like a neighborhood coffee spot where people know each other and enjoy being there. If you're looking for great coffee, friendly service, and a cozy local vibe in downtown Honolulu, Ali'i Coffee is definitely worth checking out.

Located downtown near the corner of S. Beretania and Bethel St., directly across the street from…read moreKukui Plaza. Metered street parking or there's a paid parking lot right across the street on Bethel. There's also paid public parking jn Kukui Plaza. Clean shop. My drink and food were made fast. Got The Queen- I liked the toasted coconut topping. The espresso wasn't overpowering. Get an extra shot if you like that coffee taste. Wasn't too sweet. I just wish the drink was hotter. It was warm. The breakfast burrito was good. I would definitely try it. It was pricey- $15. There's a lid station. You put your own lid on your drink.

Sarah and the crew are always so friendly. I come here regularly for the caramel macchiato but they…read morehave a lot of yummy food and drinks. The aesthetic is also calm and cute. It is located in the Residences of Bishop so I make phone orders often and they have my drink ready for me and fast.

Always very kind and helpful. I'm in love with the lavender chai and the cookies. The cafe in…read moregeneral is so cute

A co-worker and I go out and pick up breakfast a couple of times a week. It's usually dim sum, a…read moremuffin, breakfast bento, or pastries. When we want the latter, we gravitate to Bread House on Maunakea Street. They offer a variety of pastries, some of Asian orientation like red bean buns, char siu bao, and more standard offerings like doughnuts, bread, and rolls. They offer some interesting savory pastries, including an onion roll, which is a light roll with pieces of onion and mayonnaise, some with hot dog or sausage incorporated into the roll, and some strange (to me) rolls with corn and tuna. They sometimes offer blueberry cream cheese scones ... These are delicious, but I haven't seen them offered in a while. My favorites include the onion roll and the chicken curry doughnut. The person running the register could be friendlier, and you need to ask for a bag, otherwise you'll be carrying individual bags of pastries back to your office. I'll give them a 4+ rating for their pastries and a 2.5 for their "friendly" service.

Q: How does the bread court his sweetheart? A: With lots…read moreof flours. Paul C. thoughtfully provided some great goodies from Bread House and they were delicious. I think he probably wanted me to space it out as breakfast for a few days but I couldn't help it. As soon as I saw the hot dog bun, I knew I had to have this savory treat. A hot dog with that unmistakable institutional taste is baked inside a soft, fluffy bread roll with cheese and scallions on top... what's not to love? I enjoyed every bite. A hot dog bun is my usual go-to to grab at any and all Asian pastry shops and finding one in the box Paul C. considerately bestowed was a treat. Come here and gift someone some baked goods. It will surely bring them a smile.

Matcha matcha very good, nice refreshing Frappuccino 6/5…read more All fruit tea 6/5 very nice tea, not too sweet or overpowering for the orange juice Service very nice to let us eat outside food in. No restrooms available

Absolutely LOVE Fortune Tea -- one of my favorite go-to spots. Consistently good, yummy drinks with…read morecreative combos of flavors. Not to mention, prices are WAY more reasonable than a lot of cafes on island (big factor for brokies like me!) Parking is a little rough here, mostly street parking, but we haven't had an issue so far. Overall, a great place to consider!

I ordered their mango matcha and I was a bit disappointed that it didn't come sweetened for the…read moreprice I paid. A regular matcha latte starts at $7 and $9 if you want mango/strawberry. That said, I could barely taste the mango puree. Would I come back for matcha? Maybe. Overall, service and ambience is good. If you're a coffee lover, definitely give this place a try. I'm knocking off one star for their mango matcha because of the price and how it compares with similar options in the area.

I'm so glad I got to try here! I've worked at multiple…read morecoffee shops so I know a good share about coffee. Let me tell you, Drip has GOOD coffee. The beans they use tastes nutty and chocolaty, very different from other coffee places I've tried. I can see Drip is passionate in what they do and they were very friendly and shared their knowledge of what they know.