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    Holoholo Espresso

    4.6 (107 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for working
    Dogs allowed

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    Cute garden and walk-up counter
    Jennifer L.

    In town visiting family for the week, tried a few different coffee shops but Holoholo was the best hands down. I typically order an iced latte and add raw sugar (cane sugar) but since they didn't have any I went with an iced coconut latte. The flavor was perfect, not too sweet or coconut heavy. One of my biggest complaints is not enough ice and too much milk, Holoholo had the perfect ratio! Holoholo became part of my morning routine while visiting and I will absolutely be back. I would love it if they had a loyalty program (or maybe they do and I just didn't know about it) and I wish they had more of a selection of merch. I definitely would have bought a hat (limited selection) and shirt if they had more sizes.

    Lavender latte
    Jen C.

    Amazing lavender lattes!! Definitely needed this pick me up!! I've had a hard time finding lavender anything on the island.

    Larene U.

    Stumbled upon this place by accident when attending a market in Kailua. I wasn't a big fan of the Ku Kane Cold Brew, but I think that it was just a tad bit too sweet for me. The regular cold brew was a bit better. I think I'll try other drinks from their menu next time. The ambiance is very unique with an outdoor house vibe. It's like you wandered into someone's backyard and everyone is just chilling drinking their cafe drinks in an open-air setting. There were some tables and chairs available outside under some trees and some covered area, but other than that no indoor seating. Service was quick and helpful and they bring your drinks to you while you are waiting.

    Isabella G.

    The drinks here were pretty good! I just wish the lemonade was a bit sweeter. My friends tried the matcha and the one of the redbull drinks. Out of all of them the blue raspberry red bull drink was our favorite! Our drinks came out quickly and the outside set up is cute!

    Ngan S.

    Holo Holo in Kailua is seriously the cutest little coffee spot. If you're in the area, definitely stop 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!

    Selena Y.

    One of our top coffees as we were road tripping around the island. This spot is located in a cute little 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.

    Chai Latte ($5) w/coconut milk (+$1) and Americano ($4)
    Mona C.

    While looking for a coffee place this morning, we drove thru a back road and happened across Holoholo. A cute green and white cart parked on a small grassy area set back off the road. The metered stalls immediately fronting and across the street were already occupied so we turned down another road and quickly found another spot to park just a few minutes walk away. There are a few picnic tables out front which were occupied by customers enjoying their drinks, and a short line of people waiting. The cute girl made quick work of not only taking orders but running drinks out to waiting customers. The hand held machine sends orders directly into the cart and processes payments, so efficient! Our drinks were ready within just a few minutes. We ordered: Americano 12 oz ($4) - perfect temp to drink immediately, no bitterness, pretty good overall Chai Latte 12 oz ($5) w/coconut milk (+$1) - perfect temp, flavor and sweetness, quite cozy and delicious! Constant flow of customers walking up to get drinks or nibbles (they have scones and banana bread too), and I noticed a container of doggie treats for their 4-legged guests. Happy to have stumbled across this cute and friendly cart, heard their Kaneohe cart is a drive thru and super busy, so they're doing something right!

    Thamara N.

    Had a quick craving for matcha and found this near the beach we were at. Service was quick. Parking can be tricky to find. We ordered regular matcha with regular milk and mango matcha. I wasn't pleased with the regular matcha it tasted like a water down matcha sadly. The mango was a tad better. Overall it was okay.

    Wayne I.

    If you're looking for an alternative to the chain coffee shops, Holoholo Drive Through is a great option. The coffee is solid and the service is consistently friendly. Street parking only, but we had no trouble finding a spot. Always happy to support local businesses.

    Kate K.

    When I tell you this coffee stand (drive through) it's worth the drive 30 minutes from Honolulu, it's worth the drive. You can just see the silky, creamy texture in my photo. It tasted just as luxurious. Wish I remembered what I ordered but everything we got was 10/10. Since it's a drive through only, there could be a wait.

    Irene M.

    Holoholo on down... To Kailua to this gem on Maluniu Street but don't blink or you'll miss this cute little green trailer serving up some refreshing crafted drinks. So excited after a good drive from town on this hot summer day that I was so ready for a sip and after scanning over their huge menu offerings of various coffee and teas it was their Lotus Energy drink and what is it....? Lotus is a healthier plant based energy drink and what an option to have such choices. Service here is just a delight as the staff walked up to us as our indecisiveness took over and answered all our questions making it an easy decision for me it was the "Pretty in Pink" a Watermelon and Lemon Lotus drink that was a bit tart but exactly what I needed and though it came in a huge cup I did sipped it all up. The vibe here is just nice and relaxing and is why I love the drive to Kailua, lots of street parking and easy to access making it the perfect place to escape. Thank you!

    mango matcha
    Lily T.

    Decided to walk over here after brunch at Cinnamon's and it wasn't busy. I tried the mango matcha and others got iced tea or cold brews. The matcha wasn't super strong but the mango puree and milk was yummy but a little on the sweeter side and hard to incorporate. The drink itself was pretty large and I got oat milk for $1 more. The iced tea flavors all sound great so I may try those in the future! There is limited seating and parking is available nearby on the streets or in the lot across the street. It seems easy to drive up to order and grab a drink if you're in the area! The girls working were really friendly and it was really fast!

    Tracy D.

    If you see that green little shack, stop for a drink. Staff are welcoming & helpful! Order their Macnut vanilla or Macnut white chocolate iced coffee w/ Macnut cold foam! Or iced matcha w/vanilla! They have a variety of flavors so create your own. So good. Will be back.

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    Friendly service and super yummy latte! Check their hours on Instagram ahead of time since we tried going once and they were closed.

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    Strawberry layered matcha is so ono! Not too sweet. I'll definitely be coming back to try their specialty coffees.

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