Stop and smell what's brewing…read more.. That's exactly what I did as soon as I saw the sidewalk sign right outside of Fishcake in Kaka'ako and I'm so glad I did ;) checking out their menu you can find the usual espresso, latte and americano and now for the fun stuff...their "Specialty Drinks" from Monkey Coffy which has house made banana syrup, Biko which is a Filipino rice milk coffee and even the newest The Panday Pandan Latte! I really was intrigued by their Monkey Coffy but really wanted to try their Matcha when they said that I could combine it for "Monkey Matcha" whaaaaaaat!!!! Their only concern is that the banana syrup could overpower the matcha so they weren't confident to put it on the menu but I tell you it was yummy and yes the syrup was very flavorful as I was told it is made with real bananas and has the equivalent of two bananas in each cup...incredible. The staff is amazing and informed me of the wait with several orders already in the works but I do love the creativity as they bring in the culture crafted in each cup is unique and "sip"ly delicious. Thank you!

I visited Panday at the Kailua mini swap meet. It was a small, kind of random event that…read moresurprisingly didn't have any other food or drink vendors. I felt kind of bad because it was a one person show and the owner guy had to accommodate a lot of customers by himself! It was a hot day and a cold drink sounded great. I heard someone mention there was a coffee vendor but the person made it sound like they were only selling cups of hot or iced coffee. Then someone walked by with a matcha drink and I knew I needed to check out Panday's booth. There was a small line of customers and the guy was working hard to chat with people, collect payments and make drinks. When it was my turn, I ordered the "Biko" coffee which is their special Filipino rice/coconut/condensed milk coffee. He said he probably didn't have enough and I should look over the menu to see if I had a second choice. I chose the banana matcha and he said he didn't have any banana syrup. I mean maybe the event was so popular that he ran out of drinks quicker than expected. I guess he was the only food/drink vendor at the event and it was a hot day.... In the end, he had enough Biko for my drink and everything was fine. It was a good latte and flavorful, but idk if I'd go out of my way to find it in the future. I do want to try the banana matcha still though. For a one man operation, this guys is killing it. He makes the espresso shots to order, so drinks may take a little while to get made. He was good at chatting up people in line while we waited though. Hopefully I'll see panday coffee at another event soon!

I gave this place a second chance but only and I mean THE only good thing here is the view. Their…read morecoffee is subordinary. They did not have drip coffee and I asked for cappuccino but they did not have whole milk. Seriously, isn't this a coffee shop? They will sell you what they have, not what you desire. Place is filled with student crowd that doesn't know how to sit and behave in public. They lounge as if they are in their own bedroom. Skip if you want a sophisticated environment.

This was only a pop up so is not there…read more Same space as the Hawaiian chip company. And they do have their iced tea for $7.50. But the ulu chip factory across the street has a good ka'u cold brew that was only $4.50 and super smooth.

Food was amazing and staff was incredible! Honestly the nicest person I think we have ever met. You…read morecan tell they take pride in their food and you can taste it in every bite. Highly recommend going here! It is a little hidden and down a small ally so keep your eyes peeled for the signs! Very much worth it!

Great service, great food, location was slightly hard to find but flavor and drink selection makes…read moreup for it

Mama Wahine was good, the ingredient says it has lavander and I was actually able to taste…read morelavander. Coffee was strong but no acidic or bitter after taste. Sweetness was just right. The girls were nice and friendly.

Disclaimer: This review is just for the matcha. If you're a matcha enthusiast like us, I wouldn't…read morerecommend coming here. I was really excited to try this place because of the good reviews. It was a Friday morning and parking was pretty difficult to find since all the street parking was full, but we were willing to make the effort for a nice drink. The seating area was nice, and we were greeted warmly by the staff, which made the place seem promising. However, as soon as we saw the dull green color of our matcha latte, we could tell it wasn't very good quality. When we tried it, the matcha flavor was lacking and it tasted mostly like milk. My friends got the mango matcha and strawberry matcha, but the strawberry puree tasted a bit off. Unfortunately, we really wanted to like this place, but the matcha was disappointing.

@fortunefoodfinds: "There's a LATTE things I L.O.V.E. about you! A Kulolo Crunch Espresso Latte n'…read morea Pandan Mango Sago Matcha Latte from Pua Blooms who popped up at Jolene's in Ewa Beach this past Saturday. From the tasty textures n' fabulous flavors, to the lovely layers n' beautiful blooms on the cute cups. This duo of delicious drinks were the reason I had to show up!" SERVICE: fully staffed INTERIOR: pop-up inside Jolene's Ewa Beach EXTERIOR: menu board was available outside WAIT TIME: 10 mins before placing order, then after 15 mins received drinks PARKING: large free lot OVERALL COMMENTS: the last time I had Pua Blooms was last year at Taste of Aloha so I was long overdue. When I saw that they had a Kulolo Crunch Espresso Latte n' a Pandan Mango Sago Matcha Latte I just had to try it. I've missed their recent pop-ups near town, so I made my way to the west side to finally get my fix + eat at Jolene's too. I absolutely loved both drinks. Flavors were on point, the toffee bits n' the sago were giving in texture, espresso n' matcha went so well with all the rest of the ingredients they were put together with, beautifully crafted, n' most of all so yuMmmy. Can't wait to attend another pop-up of theirs when they are in/near town!

My favorite matcha pop-up for a sweet treat! I ordered one of their monthly specials, the Pandan…read moreMango Sago Matcha Latte, and it was sooooo good. It had the perfect balance of matcha and sweetness, and I love that they come up with fun seasonal specials. Most of the times I've gone the line has been pretty long but it moves quickly so it's never too bad. The line was surprisingly short this past weekend, which was a nice bonus. Every drink I've tried so far has been delicious. Definitely recommend following them on Instagram to see where they'll be popping up next!

Tried this cafe for the first time recently. I heard about it awhile back but never got the chance…read moreto go. It is located on the same street as the L&L & not far from Liliha Bakery. I love the cozy Japan vibes of this cafe. It's small with limited seating so I recommend doing to-go but it would be nice to have a coffee date here. My bf & I got two drinks to-go -- the matcha latte & yuzu choco oat cold brew. We both really enjoyed our drinks. I also got two bottled drinks -- the ume iced tea & lilikoi lemonade which were also sooo yum. The worker let me sample these two which was nice. I enjoyed the bottled drinks a couple days later, it was a refreshing treat. The staff were friendly & it didn't take long for us to get our drinks. The only challenge may be finding parking as they have only a few stalls in front. We ended up parking a little up the street on the opposite side. It was a short walk to the cafe & well worth it! Will be stopping by again soon for my matcha & tea fix.

Parking: street parking in front of cafe, lot located near the back (park at your own risk)…read more Service: counter service, quick service Ambiance: casual, with a couple tables inside to hang out Food: would recommend their blueberry matcha! cafe offers drinks made to order along with their pre-bottled drinks. Not all the flavors offered in the bottle form are made to order and vice versa. Make sure to check out their rotating specials !

Haven't been here in years!!! But the place still looks exactly the same…read more Milk tea is still non dairy which I love! Sad part is that I forgot how much we loved the almond milk tea, ordered the coconut and almond milk tea and mines was the coconut but the almond was better! But still overall great good milk tea! Really missed this place. Boba is still so soft and delicious! Wish there was a location closer to home! Hope they stay alive went on a Saturday night 7 pm and it was empty.

This was my first time trying this coffee place. Let me just say, I still think about this coffee…read moreevery single day! It was DELICIOUS! I got an iced, decaf latte, with fat free milk, and sugar free vanilla. Hands down, in comparison to this exact order elsewhere, this was the absolute best! Their cornbread pastry, fruit dish, and plain black coffee were all incredible as well! Their cashier was helpful, kind, and patient. The store was very busy and crowded, but the best part was it was still very clean and well stocked!

We tried banana bread matcha and coffee and both were delicious! Would highly recommend!read more

@fortunefoodfinds: "I think you're PRETTY cute! A Salted Maple Coffee n' a Strawberry Matcha from…read moreSIPPIN' Pretty who popped-up at the Waikīkī Aquarium this past Saturday. Pretty in pink, servin' matcha n' coffee drinks!" SERVICE: fast, two girls making drinks n' one taking orders INTERIOR: n/a EXTERIOR: pop-up event at the Waikīkī Aquarium on May 23rd WAIT TIME: received drinks in 5 mins after placing order PARKING: metered street OVERALL COMMENTS: came for the May Specials, Strawberry Guava Matcha n' Salted Caramel Cookie Coffee, but unfortunately they did not have it at this pop-up so I was a lil' heartbroken. Luckily, I was able to get the most similar drinks to them. First off, presentation was perfection n' their aesthetic is so cute. The Salted Maple Coffee had a nice hint of salty n' sweet n' went very well with the coffee. I really liked the fresh strawberry puree in the Strawberry Matcha. Was hoping for more of a matcha-y taste throughout the drink. I believe they mentioned in an IG story that they will be sourcing a new matcha soon, so I am eager to see if that will enhance their matcha drinks to be the best it can be. Will have to try it out once it becomes available!

The coffee is fabulous ... it's taste strong and delicious…read more We ordered the salad and chicken salad sandwich that was outstanding too Staff was very accommodating when I said no tomatoes Thank you for the fantastic service with a smile. Coming back again!

Sweet local coffee shop we got the chance to visit! Highly recommend their specialty lattes, both…read moremy husband and I loved ours! They use local bean too! Staff was super friendly! Enjoyed our coffee on the front porch to start our day

Wow! I was wow-ed by the number of choices of "smeared breads." I remember at least 12, but here's…read more our haul~ Strawberry, mocha cinnamon, guava, liliko'i, pnut butter cream! Parking available to pick your choices of the soft buns with delicious smear, and lots of it. Be sure to have napkins. We're returning for their pastries and pies next visit!

Ani's Bakery is a total gem for one-of-a-kind local treats! Their sweet bread rolls are…read moreexcellent--split open and slathered right down the middle with amazing flavor fillings. The lilikoi is my absolute favorite, and you honestly can't find anything quite like them anywhere else. I would have given them 5 stars, but let's be real: this place is pretty notorious for some stern, no-nonsense customer service lol. Even with the gruff vibes, the baked goods are just too good to stay away. I love it anyway and will keep coming back!