Cloud Nine Cafe is a cozy spot best known for soufflés and bubble teas rather than full meals. We ordered summer rolls (2 pcs), signature milk tea, and a strawberry banana smoothie -- drinks were especially great, very tasty and reasonably priced. The food options are limited if you're looking for hot or traditional breakfast items, but there are some Vietnamese choices like banh mi and summer rolls, and the flavors are solid. [[HIGHLIGHT]]A few downsides: no bathroom, hard to find parking, it can get a bit hot inside, and seating is limited.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] That said, the owner is very nice and friendly, which makes the experience better overall. Good spot for drinks and a light bite, especially if you're into bubble tea and desserts. read more

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We love grabbing milk tea here as our daughter has practice nearby. There's never a wait and the milk teas with boba are fresh and tasteful as well as reasonably priced. Our daughter always admires the soufflé pancakes and we hope to try one very soon! Our favorite milk teas include Matcha Thai and ube. They have lots of snacks like chips and a wide array of goodies to enjoy so if you are on kapiolani be sure to stop by! We will return again very soon. read more

Cloud Nine Cafe Hawaii - Desserts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Soufflé pancakes alternative to aloha cafe if nevah have mochi pancake. Near da mall so easy walk Other stuff no try read more

Cloud Nine Cafe Hawaii - Soufflé pancakes - Desserts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

[[HIGHLIGHT]]This is a cute cozy mom and pop cafe.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]There is seating for about 9 people.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Parking is in the Blackfield Building across Inspiration Furniture. The menu mostly features teas, bubble drinks and smoothies. But, today we were looking for breakfast and when we saw some of the pictures on yelp, we decided to give it a go. We ordered the strawberry soufflé pancakes, Ube bubble waffle, summer rolls, a black iced coffee, and a lychee tea with rainbow jelly. Normally, I don't care for pancakes, cause I feel so tired after I enjoying them, but, today was different. The strawberry soufflé pancakes were light and a strawberry sauce was not overwhelming. We really enjoyed it and wiped the sauce, clean off the plate The Ube bubble waffle was fun to eat, and I love the fact that they have the sauce on the side so you can dip as you go. What I especially loved was the little crunch around the edges. Hubby loved the black iced coffee which he said was bold in flavor. My lychee iced tea was a little sweet for my taste, but you didn't have to twist my arm to finish it all. Overall service was friendly and the young lady at the cash register was more than happy to help us with suggestions. The reason for the 4 star rating is because the parking in the building is $3 for any portion of an hour. Will be back to try another flavor of soufflé pancakes and their pork dumplings! read more

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We came here for a light breakfast and ordered the Strawberry Matcha and the Strawberry Pancakes! Both were very light and yummy. The staff were very nice and were very attentive! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The vibe of the cafe is great, but seating looked limited, so we got take out.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Great experience, but be prepared to spend a little bit. read more

Cloud Nine Cafe Hawaii - Strawberry Matcha - Desserts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Had a yummy breakfast here. It's a small cafe with only three tables, but they make the infamous soufflé pancakes and Vietnamese coffee. One pancake wasn't quite done but the rest were amazing. I would suggest giving them a try for something you can't always find in the US. read more

Cloud Nine Cafe Hawaii - Desserts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

[[HIGHLIGHT]]It is a very small place. Clean with minimal sitting- two tables one with four chairs and close to this another with two chairs.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] You can always take-out. The place is run by a nice young couple. I wanted to replicate my delightful Japanese savory experience, soft and savory full of berries, I was not impressed. But, my companions did enjoyed the experience. read more

Cloud Nine Cafe Hawaii - Cozy - Desserts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Cute cafe.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Perfectly serviceable bubble waffle. Did take a while, though. Lady was super nice.

Tasty yet pricey. Just came back from Japan and was on a kick for Soufle pancakes... If you haven't tried it, must try... Once was enough though. A bit over my budget. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Wonderful and sweet little cafe.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Across from Inspiration Furniture store on Kapiolani Boulevard. There is parking within the building. The limited menu featured cute pancake dishes to creative cakes. Since it is a cafe, there isn't much of a big meal menu for meat nor much vegetarian options. Lots of cute desserts or brunch type of dishes. I arrived during lunchtime at 12 pm and they promptly took my order. My pancake dish and cold coffee drink was served within 20 minutes. Very filling and delicious. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Bright and clean with a small bar seating and counter and 2 round tables.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Always loved Cloud Nine and the new location is quaint and adorable.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Aunty always works hard, and always happy to see her. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The interior has cute colorful wall art and there are some small indoor seating areas where you can enjoy your food/drinks.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Will definitely be back! If you want noodles then please visit Ten Seconds which is at Pearlridge! This is their sister location. Some people walked in thinking Ten Seconds was Cloud Nine :o read more

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I found out on IG that this cafe was known for their soufflé pancakes, so I decided to stop by on our last day in Hawaii. It has been years since I've had soufflé and I remember not being that impressed with it. I believe a good soufflé pancake must be fluffy and can hold its shape, especially after you cut into it. I decided on the Matcha Cream w/ Azuki Bean and it was quite flavorful. Not only was the matcha not overpowering, the soufflé was extremely soft and fluffy. Very impressed with the quality and that the matcha was not super sweet. The red beans paired well with this dish. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The business itself is very small with limited seats available.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It is very clean and was not busy when we came on a Thursday at 8:30am.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They are only opened Thursday-Sunday between the hours of 8:30am-1:30pm. Street parking is available nearby. read more

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Delicious food and quick service. The soufflé pancakes are amazing, my friend and I tried the Oreo & Ube ones and they were fantastic. Vietnamese coffee is solid too. read more

Here for the first time.... Shucks they have a 10% off. I already paid Small little shop with a couple tables. Service is amazing and friendly.!! So many choices and so good!!! Soufflé sunrise with spam, egg & cheese with a salad, also tried the dried pork sandwich. The bread is so fluffy and tasty. We also had the original butter and maple syrup soufflé. Must try.!!! And the Dalgona caramel. We must come back again!! read more

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Came here on a Monday night after dinner at Gyukaku at around 6 PM. Service was prompt and even though it's a tiny seating area, my sister and I wanted to eat the soufflé pancakes fresh! These pancakes taste like yummy little clouds and the fresh strawberries with strawberry cream was perfect because it wasn't overly sweet! Definitely stop by if you're in the are! read more

Cloud Nine Cafe Hawaii - Strawberry Cream with Strawberry Soufflé Pancakes - Desserts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Sooooooo good the souffle pancakes! I always make a stop (when in town). This time, it was the salted caramel or salt caramel and cream, the one with almost no calories, lol. In November 2025, the place was NOT OPEN ON SUNDAY MORNING, contrary to the posted hours. read more

I went to this café to get Boba tea and ordered the brown sugar Boba milk tea. I ordered this all the time when I go to Boba places with my first sip I thought it tasted a little off and sour maybe but I shrugged it off. Then I took my second sip, and it was super sour. I asked them about it and another customer who also ordered the Brown sugar Boba, milk tea overheard and said that his taste tasted sour too. Eventually, after testing their ingredients, they told us that the brown sugar was expired and gave us each a new one at first. It tasted fine, good enough that I left the store and drove away, but then I drank a piece of Boba and when I bit down on it, it was hard and crunchy. The staff was nice and understanding, but it is not acceptable for so many of the items to be spoiled and served to customers. read more

There are not too many places that have fluffy pancakes, sometimes referred to as souffle pancakes, and also known as Japanese pancakes to some. This was the best place that we could find in Honolulu area and was walkable from Waikiki. They souffle pancakes were beautifully presented and had great flavor. read more

Cloud Nine Cafe Hawaii - Desserts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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First time trying a soufflé, it was really good! Service was fast, food and drinks came out in less than 5 minutes. The soufflé was a bit pricey but I think it was worth it for my first time trying. It's really fluffy and isn't overly sweet, I would come again to try the other flavors. read more

Cloud Nine Cafe Hawaii - Desserts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

This is my favorite place for soufflé pancakes! (I think they make the best ones.) This time I had the #6 Strawberry Cream, and the cream tasted like fresh ripe strawberries! Their soufflé pancakes and cream are perfectly balanced: light fluffy pancakes that still have substance or body to them, and flavorful light cream that isn't too sweet. And they have 8 flavors to choose from; more variety than other places I've seen. Service is always good and the place has a cute upbeat atmosphere. read more

Cloud Nine Cafe Hawaii - #2 Brown Sugar Cream with Tapioca Pearl soufflé pancake - Desserts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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I have been really wanting to try these soufflé pancakes and finally found some in Honolulu. I went with a friend and we both ordered the cookies and cream option. Sadly, we were both disappointed. The actual pancake had zero flavor. And the primary chocolate cream sauce covering it was super sweet, but offered very little flavor, too. The best parts were the fudge and oreos on top... read more

Cloud Nine Cafe Hawaii - Desserts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Best souffle pancakes in Hawaii. The chocolate Oreo version is top tier. The staff is super friendly! I can't wait to go back and try out the macha, strawberry, and original versions. read more

If you're walking through Honolulu and suddenly feel pulled by the scent of sweet dreams and fluffy joy, follow your nose... it's probably leading you to Cloud Nine and let me tell you, it lives up to the name. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This spot is TINY. Like blink and you miss it tiny. I'm talking eight seats max, tucked into a cozy little nook with colorful pinwheels in the window and vibes that feel like a dessert lover's secret clubhouse.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]But don't let the size fool you... this place is serving giant flavors in pancake form.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Let's talk pancakes, because ohhh my goodness. The Oreo chocolate pancake is a chocolate-lover's fantasy. Fluffy stacks, creamy chocolate sauce and a glorious pile of crushed Oreos on top. One bite and you're floating... light, sweet and perfectly indulgent. Then comes the caramelized banana cream pancake and honestly, it's a whole moment. Buttery, golden bananas, melty vanilla cream and those signature jiggly soft pancakes that practically sigh when your fork hits them. It's warm, comforting and borderline magical. Now here's the thing... you will wait. But trust me, perfection takes time. These aren't your everyday flapjacks slapped on a griddle. They're handcrafted, dreamy pancake clouds made to order and they're 100% worth the extra minutes. So bring a little patience and maybe a good friend to share the joy with (or not... no judgment if you keep both plates to yourself). They also serve boba drinks and sandwiches, which are great if you want to balance sweet with savory, but the pancakes? They're the stars and you'll be thinking about them long after the last bite. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Tiny space, big flavor, cozy vibes and fluffy masterpieces that make the wait feel like part of the charm. Cloud Nine isn't just a name... it's where your taste buds go when you take that first bite.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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Cloud Nine Cafe was such a good find. I came for the ube souffle pancakes and they were honestly so soft, fluffy, and full of flavor. They melt in your mouth and taste even better than they look! The woman at the register was super friendly and helpful. 10/10 recommend. read more

Cloud Nine Cafe Hawaii - Exterior - Desserts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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I love souffle pancakes and this place was on my mind even before landing in Honolulu. We went there right from the airport. The pancakes didn't disappoint and I had the best matcha dalgona there. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place although felt smaller than I had expected.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The lady at the store was warm and welcoming. We had a nice experience! read more

Cloud Nine Cafe Hawaii - Coconut souffle pancakes - Desserts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Tried the soufflé pancakes. $16 for 3 itty bitty pancakes and like 5 skinny slices of strawberry. Who is that gonna feed. no pic bc highkey embarrassed that i paid for that. read more

Have been seeing Yelp friends checking in and posting pictures of their souffle pancakes. The topic came up in conversation with a friend today, thought it was about time I tried them. Since they do take a few minutes to assemble, I called to order while on my way. This is what I found: The nice girl over the phone recommended the chocolate cream soufflé pancakes as it was their #1 flavor, followed closely by the boba soufflé pancake. So this is what I got the #1. I had read that it took about 20 minutes to prepare so was surprised when I arrived 7 minutes after calling that my order was already packaged and waiting. Unfortunately, when I took my first and subsequent bites...just 5 minutes after picking up...I was disappointed to find chilled, deflated, rubbery pancakes...making me wonder if it was previously made and set aside? It was far from my favorite. Picture taken in the store, BEFORE leaving (2 out of 5). Had also saw tea eggs on the menu so ordered a handful of those. While they were flavorful from the soy sauce, they lacked the umami and depth of flavor which I have come to look forward to in tea eggs. They could have benefited from some additional Chinese seasonings (4 out of 5). Surprisingly, favorite item of the sampling was the slice of castella cake which I picked up as an afterthought. With multiple flavors to choose from, selected the nicely garnished one with a slice of cheese in the middle. Took this one home and chilled in the fridge until ready to consume. Per the shop's instructions, heated ever so gently in the microwave for 15 seconds. Delicious, tender, castella with the perfect balance of subtley sweet and savory. I would be happy to return for this one (4.5 of 5). As the counterperson did mention, must really come back to eat the souffle pancakes assembled and served in shop for the ultimate experience. Might have to return for their special of the month, their ube souffle pancake or the boba brown sugar one which is on their regular menu. After that disappointing souffle pancake tho, I may pass on the pancake. Will possibly be back to try more savory Taiwanese snacks. Conveniently located in the Blackfield Building facing Kapiolani Blvd, the same building as the Original Pancake House and Gyokaku, the first 10 minutes of parking is free. Ticket can be validated for 20 minutes free parking. Access parking lot in back of building. read more

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Delicious Soufflé pancakes! We got the strawberry and the brown sugar cream and they were both great. The boba was fresh and soft! The fresh rolls were made to order and so yummy! Service was excellent, so friendly. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I loved the cute decor, especially the fun mural![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Cloud Nine Cafe Hawaii - Strawberry Soufflé Pancakes - Desserts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

So good jasmine milk tea with yellow cream cheese some topping and papaya salad. Yummy read more

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decided to try this place when i was on a walk. i was craving an oreo blended shake. it was very icy and refreshing. not that bad. read more

Cloud Nine Cafe Hawaii - Desserts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I'm really disappointed with my experience at Cloud Nine Cafe. The food looked great in pictures and sounded delish on paper, but they were very poorly executed. First, we went there for the soufflé pancakes, so we were really looking forward to that. We ordered the Mango Cream w/ Pineapple and Lihing Mui Powder for $14.29. We got the food to go because there was only five or six seats and they were all taken by one group. When we finally got the chance to sit down in our car and eat the food, we saw that they forgot to add the mango cream on top of the pancakes. I don't know how the workers even missed that because it looks SO different with the mango cream. You bet it tasted off too... like eating some bland cake. We were already too far to go back to ask them to rectify the situation but very upset that we paid $14.29 for that. Second, we got the Taiwanese castella cake ham sandwich with chip. The chip was just a bag of chips... not even homemade chips. The "sandwich" looked and tasted so sad with one thin slice of ham, a few pieces of lettuce, a few slices of avocado, and one slice of American cheese. While castella cake serving as the "buns" for a sandwich sounds unique, the combo does not match at all! I really don't recommend anyone to get it. If anything, try the pancakes because there's still a chance they'd make it right for you. read more

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Located outside Waikiki area, cloud 9 is my favorite spot for this trip. They have this soufflé pancake which so soft like a cloud! We chose the caramel macadamia nuts one that comes with 3 pancake. Also tried their brown sugar milk tea with mini boba. Decoration in the store is very cute but only have 4 seating for the store, so not for the big party. They have 10 mins free parking or they can validated 20 mins parking. Parking structure is next to the store. We also ordered their chocolate lava cake to take home with. So good! read more

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Best soufflé pancakes on the Island! Bobba and milk teas all have real fruit blended in them. Not overly sweet like other places which I really appreciate. Service is amazing! Friendliest staff that take pride in what they serve. A quaint cloud themed boba shop that deserves your patronage. Yelp check-in for a free milk tea with Castella purchase. We'll definitely be back! read more

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The Soufflé Pancakes are some of my faves! From their tea, cakes, and more, I'm really happy with how everything came out - the perfect amount of sweetness and all the snacks were the right amount of filling - Miguel Morales Photography read more

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The brown sugar boba milk tea was so Ono! The boba was soft and flavorful, and the service was fast and they were so so sweet! 1000000 recommend if you like boba read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]friendly and small location.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] food was great. in my opinion, the chocolate bubble waffle was the best item that i ordered. would come back to try more of the menu read more

Best soufflé pancakes I've ever had! Not too sweet so I was able to finish them despite the large serving. I also had the caramel cloud latte which was delicious! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The service was super friendly, with a laid back ambiance.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

The pancakes were good! Wish y'all had the option of just getting one pancake with a little bit of sauce and cookies. Got the tea with zero sugar, which turned out to be bitter, my bad!, but if it did have some sugar then it would've been perfect. The sandwich was okay, wished there was more sauce in it. I would definitely come back for the pancakes and to try out other items. The space inside the cafe is very small. Wish the seating was better and more comfortable. The pancakes were definitely worth a visit! read more

Cloud Nine Cafe Hawaii - Pancakes, sandwich, tea - Desserts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Fantastic soufflé pancakes. The sauce over the pancakes is great. Beautiful and creative. Looks good and tasted good. Great service. Very accommodating. read more

I love coming here for soufflé pancakes! They have so many flavors and their boba teas are great! [[HIGHLIGHT]]They're really friendly with the service and they have a dine in option![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The only this is that because it is quite small only 3 people can dine in at a time![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] But this is the perfect place to go for a treat yourself breakfast! read more

Cloud Nine Cafe Hawaii - Strawberry soufflé pancakes and Strawberry Banana Smoothie - Desserts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii