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    Common Ground

    4.1 (21 reviews)
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    Outdoor seating

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    Nadine C.

    Refreshing beverage in Downtown Honolulu, Hawaii... Irene M. knew about this cute shop and brought me here. I wouldn't have found it on my own. I hadn't heard of it be fore this! Common Ground is located on the left side of Bishop Street as you head makai (towards the ocean). It's right before the "new" AC Hotel on the corner of Hotel Street. The cozy shop has a wide variety of local merchandise as well as creative drinks. We got one of the Summer Specials: Coconut Hibiscus Matcha. There were nice layers of matcha, almond milk, and coconut Hibiscus syrup. It was delicious! We did mix the layers together for the sweet, creamy, matcha flavor. We sat outside on the enclosed patio. The Instagram-worthy wall was a fun backdrop for our photos! Thanks to the patient barista for her help and efficiency! She let us chat until closing time!

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    Sydni K.

    I'm on a mission to try as many coffee shops in downtown as I can. Common Ground is located right next to the AC hotel on the street level. The inside of the shop is very bright and clean, with a simple menu and other trinkets for purchase. I got the Dubai chocolate drink, and it was just alright. The things that make a Dubai chocolate bar a Dubai chocolate bar are the knafeh and pistachio. The pistachio was lacking in this drink, and there was way too much knafeh. It's supposed to be a crunchy texture, but they put so much inside that it became soggy. There's some seating on the balcony outside, as well as more seating part of the hotel on the level below. Service was quick and friendly. I want to give this place another shot and get one of their other drinks.

    Jazz V.

    Matcha- matcha wasn't as strong, but still a fun way to start the day Ambiance - modern storefront, cutesy lil seating area, and good gifts on their shelves

    Ariana M.

    This cute little shop has really delicious coffee! We tried the chocolate macadamia nut latte and the ube vanilla latte. The chocolate macadamia was really good and kind of tasted like a mocha with the chocolate. The ube vanilla didn't have the strongest ube flavor and the vanilla was more prominent. The service was friendly and fast! I'd come back for the chocolate macadamia and would love to try other drinks!

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    Siera S.

    Found this place this morning while waiting downtown and I left so content. I rarely try anything new in fear of it tasting bad, I have the worst luck but I'm so happy I tried the Vanilla Lavender Oat Milk Latte on ice. It was sooo good! It was different and not too sweet, even though I like sweet. It was the perfect morning drink. My sister had a regular latte and she said it was great. The place was nice and clean and empty, we went in at around 7:45am. We would've stayed and hung out in the sit down area but we were waiting on people so we left. The barista was super nice and made a great recommendation when I asked what was popular. So glad we found this place! I'll be back once school starts!

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    Irene M.

    It is 10:30am and they're already out of matcha... Not the greatest start for me though I'm sure being new in the area the curiosity obviously was there and I'm not the only one obsessed with Matcha especially seeing they use Kyoto Matcha it got my senses super excited, I just got the "ya were out..." tone. Seriously not feeling coffee and though they seem to have various other grab and go sips I still wanted something crafted and spotted Vanilla Ube Latte. I was about to also ask if they have milk alternatives but did noticed they do...Oat and Macadamia Nut seems like the two they have listed but was a bit thrown off when they gave me the total then later asked what size...hmmm! I did go for the larger size and paid to only realize that I didn't get to have the change to ask for Mac Nut Milk which frustrated me as she never asked if there was anything else, the service wasn't rude but your basic average whatever tone was felt. The coffee shop itself is very cozy as it sits on busy Bishop Street with six tables right outside is a very nice touch but is only shaded with a large umbrella for all six tables so I can imagine during summer it can get quite heated but at the moment chill or get some work done here is a welcome place to visit and will do so to try their Matcha. Thank you!

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    Sophia C.

    Had their matcha latte and a manchego prosciutto sourdough. The food and beverage selection is alright -- just enough extra/specialty choices so that it doesn't feel too limited. No complaints about the food or drink. The barista was nice and cute but a bit spacey -- she got my drink order wrong, as well as the drink order of one of the customers ahead of me. The small deck space is cozy but nice. Inside the shop there are cool products to look at and browse while you wait for your order: teas and coffees of course, but also soap and candles and soy sauce? Definitely worth a try!

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    Marlene Y.

    New coffee shop attached to AC Hotel in downtown Honolulu. Excellent service and good location right on Bishop and Hotel Streets. Ordered croissants for a gathering and they are made on premises. Very light and flaky! Nice selection of chocolate, tea and coffee. Worth a visit for coffee or a pastry.

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    Ask the Community - Common Ground

    Kona Coffee Purveyors - Pineapple & coconut almond croissant with oat latte

    Kona Coffee Purveyors

    4.4(2.6k reviews)
    3.1 miWaikiki
    $$

    I had planned to go to Kona Coffee Purveyors for coffee and a sweet treat in the morning before a…read morefull day of activities. I was staying in Waikiki and Kona Coffee Purveyors was just a short walk away in the International Marketplace shopping center. As I came up to the shopping center shortly after 7am, I noticed a long line, and thought to myself, this couldn't possibly be for Kona Coffee Purveyors, right?? But unfortunately for me, it was. I didn't see how long the line extended, but I knew I didn't have time to wait, so I ended up getting coffee elsewhere. A few hours later, around 11:30am, I was back in the Waikiki area and happened to be walking past Kona Coffee Purveyors. I saw there were maybe a handful of people in line, so I decided to drop in. I ended up getting a latte, black sesame kouign amann, and pandan coconut tapioca pudding. My favorite was the pandan coconut tapioca pudding which was delightfully light and not too sweet dessert. Black sesame kouign amann: A twist on the classic kouign amann. A beautiful blend of crunchy and soft. The black sesame filling adds a nice flavor. Pandan coconut tapioca pudding: Pandan pudding, coconut tapioca, topped with coconut macaroon. This seems to be a seasonal/limited item. Their desserts are from b patisserie, and they all looked soo enticing and pretty! It was a nice place to sit and leisurely enjoy coffee and pastries. I would say this place is not worth it right when they open, only because the line is soo long and it's very hectic with people fighting for seating and getting their orders in. I would recommend going later in the morning or in the afternoon to avoid the morning craze.

    Very long longs. Be prepared to wait in the morning hours. Pastries were good but as black coffee…read moredrinkers, the coffee was just lacking for us. I don't know if I'd wait in that long line again just for those pastries. Nitro: 2/5. It was super bitter and not a good nitro at all. Drip coffee: 4/5. Nothing special but not bad. Banana chocolate croissant: 5/5. Very good. Lilikoi pastry: 3/5. Tasted good. But was not wowed. Pistachio pastry: 5/5. Loved the pistachio cream and the pastry was tasty.

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    Kona Coffee Purveyors - The famous pastry

    The famous pastry

    Kona Coffee Purveyors - Banana chocolate croissant - sooo good!

    Banana chocolate croissant - sooo good!

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    Plantoem - Hojicha Maple Latte and Tea Cakes at Plantoem Café in Kaimuki Honolulu Hawaii

    Plantoem

    4.7(178 reviews)
    4.1 mi
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    Boutique

    Super healing vibes and beautiful plants. The employees are so nice and helpful AND the honey…read morematcha was bomb. Can't wait to take my bf with me next time so we can pick out our next plant together.

    Iniital visit the other day to Plantoem...a cafe / plant nursery. It's been open for awhile on…read moreWaialae Avenue in what may be the smallest two-story shopping plaza in town, Lafite Plaza. Go up the ramp to dedicated parking stalls for patrons; avoid the stalls demarcated, reserved. There are street metered stalls along Lafite and, the adjacent structure, Kaimuki Plaza. Plantoem offers a relaxing ambiance upon entrance. Navigate the jungle of plants to access the cafe counter. I requested the Yerba Mate which is only available for in-house. A container with filtered straw was provided alongside a thermal carafe...there was enough hot water for 2.5 servings. The barista was a bit bemused when I ( humorously ) mentioned I swallowed some sediment from the straw...not being used to drinking yerba mate in this traditional way. I felt a little less of a gringo after that beverage. The main dining area is to the left. A nook to the back of the counter is a laptop/device free zone...and I sat in that hideaway...perused a book on interior design ( a few books are available) ...and enjoyed the yerba mate. Hours are from 700a till 500p - Mondays thru Thursdays. Fridays are 700a to 700p. Saturdays are 1000a - 700p. Sundays: 1000a until 500p.

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    Plantoem - Excellent Macchiato coffee and canelé pastry at Plantoem Café in Kaimuki Honolulu Hawaii

    Excellent Macchiato coffee and canelé pastry at Plantoem Café in Kaimuki Honolulu Hawaii

    Plantoem - Great music and drinks at Plantoem Café in Kaimuki Honolulu Hawaii

    Great music and drinks at Plantoem Café in Kaimuki Honolulu Hawaii

    Plantoem - Plantoem Café in Kaimuki Honolulu Hawaii hosts many local artists events for the community .

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    Plantoem Café in Kaimuki Honolulu Hawaii hosts many local artists events for the community .

    Hello Again - Banana bread matcha latte

    Hello Again

    4.3(88 reviews)
    0.2 miDowntown

    Hello Again will have me coming back again! My friend Li Y. recommended we stop by here so I could…read moretry their matcha. I'd been curious about trying their matcha offerings, so I was excited. We came on a holiday morning, and there wasn't anyone inside. The cafe is cute and vibey! Love how pet-friendly it is with the polaroids--I'd definitely bring my pup here. There's also a decent amount of seating to hang out or work at. Service was fine. I ordered at the register, and she made my drink immediately. I was intrigued by their Haupia Matcha Latte. I love all things Haupia, so it seemed like the perfect match. I got the Haupia Matcha Latte with Oat Milk, and it was superb. I loved how creamy it was, how the sweetness of the haupia shone, but the earthiness of the matcha was still there. I'd definitely recommend this drink and am curious about their others. Hello Again is a nice cafe addition to Chinatown. With all the cafes in the area, it's worth a visit if you're a matcha lover like me. Find the cafe off Nuuanu Ave., unassuming on the outside but nicely sized once you go in! Parking is limited to the street or nearby municipal parking.

    Went to China town with a group of friends, and we love coffee, café vibes and matcha. We ordered a…read morenumber of things like their tiramisu latte, matcha haupia (this one was great), cereal latte and the cardamom rose latte. We even sat, took some photos and enjoyed the cute doggie wall of photos. Unfortunately however, a forth down the latte we ended up throwing them away because the Cardamom latte had a live cockroach clinging onto the inside of the cup and upon further inspection, one of the tiramisu latte had a roach leg. We ended up throwing them all away! And talk about gross...

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    Hello Again - Inside the shop

    Inside the shop

    Hello Again - Haupia Matcha Latte (Oat Milk)

    Haupia Matcha Latte (Oat Milk)

    Hello Again - Haupia Matcha Latte is yummy!

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    Haupia Matcha Latte is yummy!

    Common Ground - coffee - Updated May 2026

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