I discovered a hidden gem during our vacation in Oahu, located in Kailua. While parking is limited,…read morethe short walk to this cozy spot is well worth it. We enjoyed an iced Hawaiian latte and an iced coconut milk matcha, both of which were delightful and flavorful. The Hawaiian latte had the perfect balance of coffee and milk, and I couldn't resist adding a blueberry scone to my order--it was absolutely delicious. The service here is exceptional, and the coffee shop also features a small breakfast diner with a diverse menu to satisfy any palate. If you're looking for a place to relax, there's a tranquil, ambient area with soft lighting, as well as a charming back patio. I truly loved the vibe of this place, and I'm confident you will too.

Rise and Grind used to be my favorite spot, I would go to them exclusively. Unfortunately, they…read morerecently changed their POS system and their rewards. Now everything is a little more expensive and the rewards don't feel rewarding. The tipping point that made me write an update is that they charge almost full price for drip coffee refills. Even starbucks offers refills on regular old black coffee. My husband used to enjoy going in to work on college or read so it was sad to not be able to refill his coffee. The espresso is still good (usually) and the pastries are good. The food items are also tasty. The seating and overall vibe is wonderful, and the workers are nice (the older staff are my fave tho!). They are still my favorite for a london fog, but I stop by less often now.

I stumbled upon this place by accident as I was solo traveling around town. I immediately was…read moreattracted to the interior and ambiance of the shop. I immediately was greeted by two kind workers. Kevin in particular helped me pick out what matcha I might prefer. He was very knowledgeable and patient with me. He gave a very homecoming feeling to the place and I truly enjoyed the ceremonial matcha that was made. It definitely is a taste of what it's like in Japan. When I visit the islands again, this is a for sure the spot to visit.

Everything is so small...yet so expensive... They don't use…read moreorganic milk so a bit disappointed for the price. This is probably the most expensive matcha (price per gram) you'll ever pay for. I think I prefer the cheesecake over the matcha latte. But the cheesecake is also so small. Like really small. Good ambiance. I've also added a picture of the cheesecake and my cat keys to scale

They sure have changed! I mean that in a good way! A friend of mine told me about Chad's years…read moreago, and it had been a while, and I needed caffeine! Scored a free parking space, which is always a good sign! So you order at this window inside, and then wait. There's merchandise which is a cool way to get customers to browse. I ordered an iced latte and sat out on the balcony. It was a great day to just relax for a bit. It's very peaceful and the area has grown. There are more modern shops in this little haven. My only issue was some guy was on the street smoking, and I just happened to be downwind. Other than that, looking forward to returning! Mahalo Chad!

Good coffee...wake up to an excellent cup of Joe. The best espresso beans around which is why so…read moremany coffee vendors use the boat ramp. I'm on the weekly delivery for this. There is street parking in front and side. ChadLou's is located in the corner east to find with shaded outdoor seating. The staff there are always so personable.

OMG, this is a new find and I love this place!…read more This has quickly become one of my favorite cafes in the east side. The vibe is peaceful, aesthetic, calm, and welcoming, the baristas are incredibly kind, and the drinks are consistently excellent. So far I tried their matcha latte with almond milk and monk fruit and it was tasty, and then also had their version of the shaken espresso. The baristas aren't snobby and willing to customize your drink to fit your preferences which is great! They also have Wi-Fi if you need to work, cute merch, and plenty of space to relax. It's one of those places where you walk in and immediately feel better. I'll definitely be back again and again!

Very cute place. It was next to Cinnamon's (breakfast spot), and my friends and I wanted matcha so…read morewe went here! The menu isn't that big but we came there for the flavored matcha so not bad. I got the Island Matcha, my friend got the mango sticky rice matcha, strawberry matcha, and then a coffee. The island matcha (ube matcha) was great! The baristas were nice and said if I wanted to change it later (because I told them I was deciding on two things) then I can just tell them and they'll swap it out. The ube was pretty strong and it did make my tongue purple. Mixing my drink more the ube definitely overpowered the matcha. The mango sticky rice matcha wasn't really mango sticky rice. It was very coconut flavored and it felt okay. There were no hints of matcha at all. The strawberry matcha tasted like matcha at some points then tasted like straight strawberry milk.

This location has a very different layout compared to the kapolei location and both being good…read more I Have always drove past the Kailua one this one is a lot smaller and has a more casual island vibe. The ordering counter and cashier is right as you enter along with thr pastry counter. Same deals with thr kapolei location you order and find your own table and put number so they can find you when your order is up. Inside is airconditioned with around maybe 10 tables and chairs some seat 2 others eat 4 and they also have outside patio seating back and front. The parking can be challenging having maybe 10 -12 spots in their lot and some street parking . Their Menu is a bit more limited than their other location. Sandwiches.. pizza and other stuff oh and coffee. The only thing that wasmt as good as their kapolei location was they didnt have the thin crispy salty cravable fries they only had small bags of chips available The food is always good and the service was real good. The staff gave you an impression where they really valued their customers with greetings with a smile and happy goodbyes. As always a great experience with a great casual setting..fair pricing (nothing is considered "cheap" nowdays) ..good food and friendly staff.

If Kalapawai Markets were a video game, this one would be the final boss. Between the food, wine,…read moreand small, cozy feel of the restaurant, my health bar - measured by my wallet - rarely wins. Tonight we had the steak special, seafood special, fish special. All were cooked to perfection. The super Tuscan wine was the perfect full bodied, dry pair to the meal. When I am able to recharge my health bar, I know where I'll be heading.

Quick and efficient service with delicious food! My friends and I got a plethora of food items and…read morecoffees; we all agreed it was great food. The vibe inside is comfy and spacious with lots of seating.

This rating felt more accurate. I tried a few more food and pastry options and most things seem to…read morebe dry, or maybe they sat in the display a little too long.

Simply put...love this place!! Great atmosphere, friendly staff, quality food/drinks, live…read moremusic...can't ask for more.

Came here initially because I was invited but went back again because of the great food in service…read moreThey have a great outdoor area, which is The Garden, but in between the fine dining area that's inside and the garden is kind of a patio. They let me sit there with my dog, which was nice because it was a perfect evening to enjoy great food and live entertainment!

Holo Holo in Kailua is seriously the cutest little coffee spot. If you're in the area, definitely…read morestop by and support local. The girls are so sweet and friendly. Always good to see a smiling face in the AM before the coffee kicks in, lol. There's also street parking nearby. My go-to is the white chocolate mac nut latte with haupia cold foam (so good). If you're in the mood for something refreshing, their Red Bull infusions are a must, my favorites are the mango berry and POG, both without cream. Probably my current favorite go to spot since I've been working in the area. 1000% worth the visit!

One of our top coffees as we were road tripping around the island. This spot is located in a cute…read morelittle outdoor shack with some picnic tables outside. The name on Yelp might be inaccurate since it's not a "Drive-Thru", but there's street parking nearby, which wasn't hard for us to find. Coffee here is fantastic. Note that the specials are considerably pricier than the rest of the menu, but we decided to splurge and thought they were well worth it for an afternoon treat. The other coffee and tea options seem reasonably priced. I had the Honey Girl espresso special, which was a macadamia nut latte with honey drizzle, and I absolutely loved it. Smooth, well-balanced, and just the right amount of sweetness. My husband also loved his Kukane cold brew special, which includes two spots of espresso + cold brew with chocolate and macadamia nut cold foam. Again, very smooth and delicious! We'd definitely come again next time we're in the area.