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Came here craving a good coffee one of the first days my husband and I were in Hawaii. The location is convenient because it's right inside the Waikiki Shopping Plaza, but overall, the experience was just okay. I ordered the Iced Kai Latte ($7.00 for a small), which is their signature macadamia nut-flavored drink. It sounded unique and promising, but I found it pretty bland and not nearly sweet enough for my taste. I barely tasted any nut flavor at all. It might be a better fit for someone who prefers more subtle or lightly sweetened lattes; for such an expensive specialty drink, I expected a lot more, especially because many other places around here have amazing flavored coffee. They do have plenty of drinks on the menu, including espresso drinks, cold brew, teas, and frappes. They also have food options, but we didn't try any of the food, so I can't comment on those options. They offer breakfast sandwich options and crepes on their menu. The cafe has seating with tables and chairs, but we just grabbed our drinks and walked along the street. It was super quiet when we visited, and there was no line and very empty overall. Not a bad place if you're in the area and need a quick caffeine fix, but I personally wouldn't go out of my way for it. Definitely a decent stop for convenience, but the flavor didn't wow me.
Decent coffee but I wouldnt say it's the best I've had. Located inside the Waikiki mall, it had tables and chairs for customers. Service was good. They also offer ice cream, pastries, and sandwiches.
Overall, I'd skip this spot. Staff is very friendly and location is nice. Tried the lemon poppy seed bread, the meat breakfast wrap, and a small cappuccino. The line is much shorter than Kona Coffee Purveyors but it costs just as much and the quality isn't the same. The lemon poppy seed bread was good but I'd skip the meat breakfast wrap.
Ventured to Kai coffee for a caffeine fix and was surprised to find it on the street level of a shopping plaza. It was located right in the middle, nearby Sephora. We ordered the matcha latte (sweetened, macadamia nut milk) and a black cold brew. I enjoyed the matcha latte as it was nicely sweetened and was complimented by the macadamia nut milk. My bf got the cold brew and it wasn't anything to write home about. Service was quick and there is some seating nearby to drink your beverage or eat some of the available pastry options.
I had Kai Coffee as one of my go to places to try when I visited Hawaii and although they have many locations, this location was particularly close to me from my hotel. They are located near Sephora just pass the STIX Asia sign and can be accessed from the street if you're just walking. I came early when they opened and there was only 1 barista that was setting up the chairs, tables, signs while also making my drink. My order was their signature Kai Latte which has a macadamia nut syrup. Got mine with oat milk and iced. Unfortunately, this coffee didn't live up to the name nor hype. It was very acidic and sour which is not at all what I like in coffee. Also, I could hardly taste the macadamia nut. It wasn't worth the price for what I paid for. I'm not sure if it's just this location that made bad coffee or overall this is how it's supposed to taste. I don't think I will be returning to this location because it felt like the barista was not welcoming. It just felt like she was there to make her shift or perhaps she didn't expect anyone to come so early. Also, the coffee felt over pulled. It wasn't good at all. There was so much seating for this one coffee stand so I wonder, how busy do they get during the day. I had planned to sit but it felt awkward in the open mall with no one around. I may try their other locations but this particular location missed the mark for me.
Are you in Waikiki looking for somewhere to sit down and relax? Want to take a break from all the shopping and people? This hidden gem local artesian coffee place located in the center of Waikiki Shopping Plaza offers a nice retreat from paradise. Have a seat, spend your hours rejuvenating yourself with my favorite baristas to talk with: Lora, Rex, Lia, and Noel! They provide such an amazing coffee session and the aloha spirit! Order the cold brew and the Kai latte for my favorite drinks! (Kama'aina does get 25% if you mention!)
The service was lovely! Ordered the matcha latte. Made to how I like the matcha. Added oat milk. Ambiance is a good location. Tables available to enjoy drink
I've been here a couple times before and thought I'd make a review today while I'm sitting here and waiting for an event. The area surrounding the coffee stand was pretty loud today due to construction. Hopefully this isn't a common occurrence! I usually like more quieter areas if I'm at a coffee shop. Today, I ordered the small mocha frappe with coffee (came out to a little over $4 with kamaaina discount) with a chocolate chip cookie ($3.50). The prices listed on the menu are a little high, but it makes sense considering it's in Waikiki where I expect prices of items to be a little higher than usual. The employee working there was really friendly and tried to engage in conversation with me, which was really nice. If I was a tourist, he would've made my view of Hawaii 100x better! He asked me if I wanted to try the macadamia milk in my drink, and said it would be free of charge since I had mentioned that I've never even heard of it being a thing before! 10/10 customer service because he let me try something that I've never tried before. Things like this really impact whether or not a customer comes back to the establishment and I think he did a great job! The drink I got had a nice light coffee taste to it and wasn't overly sweet. The chocolate chip cookie was very crumbly and I kinda wish I was able to hold it in one piece instead of it breaking in pieces every time I tried to hold it. Both tasted really good, though!
I've been a fan of Kai Coffee since 2021 and have bought their signature iced Kai coffee (with macadamia nut syrup) several times before, but it's usually from their other two locations across the beach. My first time in this one, located inside the mall, however was very disappointing. I knew from the get-go my coffee looked darker and less creamy than usual. It also tasted very acidic and didn't taste any hint of the syrup at all. The lady who was singlehandedly working there was kind enough to either offer me a refund or re make my drink. Sadly, it tasted the same after the second try. Not sure if I'll be coming back given any coffee in the area at this point can easily cost you $9 and it was such a waste of money.
order: matcha latte the matcha here was ehhh :( the matcha latte didn't rlly taste like matcha n kinda just tasted like flavored milk. asked for extra extra vanilla syrup n that made it better but still not the best. kinda sucky, don't get the matcha here maybe the other drinks r better yummy rating: 4/10
It's a perk to see Kai Coffee here... What a delightful scene to see local small biz thrive and to see Kai Coffee open another location here on the first floor in the Waikiki Shopping Plaza is a great sign. Once back in the day it was the place we go for all things food when I used to work in Waikiki. Don't expect any fancy drinks here...with the standard offerings of espresso drinks, frappe and teas I got the Matcha Frappe and it was okay not really much of a matcha flavor which it comes in two sizes and I got the large. They are more known for the coffee which they roast their own at the Kapahulu location I really wasn't feeling like coffee and thought this would be a more gentle sip. It's nice to see they have a few seating along with the breeze makes it a great place to chill and relax. With that I thought I get a sandwich...Caprese and I wouldn't recommend any of their sandwich as you look at their menu it has no price on them at all and when I got it it was SO small little cheese, veggies were sparse the pesto aioli was runny it was a hot mess. The staff was nice though just the basic service nothing that impressive I was disappointed with it all as it cost $21.20.
I was so excited to try the Kai Latte. We came at 6:30am and were first in line. I wanted to love it since it had great reviews. It was nothing special. My daughter had it iced. It tasted like milk. I had it hot and it was a little bitter. People describe this as flavorful. I don't taste it. Glad I tried it. I won't be coming back. I should've taken cues from the lack of a line in the morning like other coffee places. I thought it might be a hidden gem. I was wrong.
This coffee shop is located right on Waikiki and an easy walk from any of the resorts. The shop does get busy but the line moves pretty quickly. The coffee itself is pretty good, as I got a cold brew. The breakfast burrito is good but I do wish it was a little bigger in size. read more
Tried the iced banana bread latte & it was so good! It had the perfect amount of sweetness. The service was great too, friendly & welcoming. Definitely one of those places I'll be coming back to whenever I'm in the area. read more
6 days ago
I love Kai coffee and I get the wrap and Mac nut latte every time I come to Honolulu. Today was the first time I didn't eat the food I bought though. read more
1 year ago
Came here craving a good coffee one of the first days my husband and I were in Hawaii. The location is convenient because it's right inside the Waikiki Shopping Plaza, but overall, the experience was just okay. I ordered the Iced Kai Latte ($7.00 for a small), which is their signature macadamia nut-flavored drink. It sounded unique and promising, but I found it pretty bland and not nearly sweet enough for my taste. I barely tasted any nut flavor at all. It might be a better fit for someone who prefers more subtle or lightly sweetened lattes; for such an expensive specialty drink, I expected a lot more, especially because many other places around here have amazing flavored coffee. They do have plenty of drinks on the menu, including espresso drinks, cold brew, teas, and frappes. They also have food options, but we didn't try any of the food, so I can't comment on those options. They offer breakfast sandwich options and crepes on their menu. The cafe has seating with tables and chairs, but we just grabbed our drinks and walked along the street. It was super quiet when we visited, and there was no line and very empty overall. Not a bad place if you're in the area and need a quick caffeine fix, but I personally wouldn't go out of my way for it. Definitely a decent stop for convenience, but the flavor didn't wow me. read more
7 months ago
Overall, I'd skip this spot. Staff is very friendly and location is nice. Tried the lemon poppy seed bread, the meat breakfast wrap, and a small cappuccino. The line is much shorter than Kona Coffee Purveyors but it costs just as much and the quality isn't the same. The lemon poppy seed bread was good but I'd skip the meat breakfast wrap. read more
Ventured to Kai coffee for a caffeine fix and was surprised to find it on the street level of a shopping plaza. It was located right in the middle, nearby Sephora. We ordered the matcha latte (sweetened, macadamia nut milk) and a black cold brew. I enjoyed the matcha latte as it was nicely sweetened and was complimented by the macadamia nut milk. My bf got the cold brew and it wasn't anything to write home about. Service was quick and there is some seating nearby to drink your beverage or eat some of the available pastry options. read more
I had Kai Coffee as one of my go to places to try when I visited Hawaii and although they have many locations, this location was particularly close to me from my hotel. They are located near Sephora just pass the STIX Asia sign and can be accessed from the street if you're just walking. I came early when they opened and there was only 1 barista that was setting up the chairs, tables, signs while also making my drink. My order was their signature Kai Latte which has a macadamia nut syrup. Got mine with oat milk and iced. Unfortunately, this coffee didn't live up to the name nor hype. It was very acidic and sour which is not at all what I like in coffee. Also, I could hardly taste the macadamia nut. It wasn't worth the price for what I paid for. I'm not sure if it's just this location that made bad coffee or overall this is how it's supposed to taste. I don't think I will be returning to this location because it felt like the barista was not welcoming. It just felt like she was there to make her shift or perhaps she didn't expect anyone to come so early. Also, the coffee felt over pulled. It wasn't good at all. There was so much seating for this one coffee stand so I wonder, how busy do they get during the day. I had planned to sit but it felt awkward in the open mall with no one around. I may try their other locations but this particular location missed the mark for me. read more
Are you in Waikiki looking for somewhere to sit down and relax? Want to take a break from all the shopping and people? This hidden gem local artesian coffee place located in the center of Waikiki Shopping Plaza offers a nice retreat from paradise. Have a seat, spend your hours rejuvenating yourself with my favorite baristas to talk with: Lora, Rex, Lia, and Noel! They provide such an amazing coffee session and the aloha spirit! Order the cold brew and the Kai latte for my favorite drinks! (Kama'aina does get 25% if you mention!) read more
I've been here a couple times before and thought I'd make a review today while I'm sitting here and waiting for an event. The area surrounding the coffee stand was pretty loud today due to construction. Hopefully this isn't a common occurrence! I usually like more quieter areas if I'm at a coffee shop. Today, I ordered the small mocha frappe with coffee (came out to a little over $4 with kamaaina discount) with a chocolate chip cookie ($3.50). The prices listed on the menu are a little high, but it makes sense considering it's in Waikiki where I expect prices of items to be a little higher than usual. The employee working there was really friendly and tried to engage in conversation with me, which was really nice. If I was a tourist, he would've made my view of Hawaii 100x better! He asked me if I wanted to try the macadamia milk in my drink, and said it would be free of charge since I had mentioned that I've never even heard of it being a thing before! 10/10 customer service because he let me try something that I've never tried before. Things like this really impact whether or not a customer comes back to the establishment and I think he did a great job! The drink I got had a nice light coffee taste to it and wasn't overly sweet. The chocolate chip cookie was very crumbly and I kinda wish I was able to hold it in one piece instead of it breaking in pieces every time I tried to hold it. Both tasted really good, though! read more
2 years ago
I've been a fan of Kai Coffee since 2021 and have bought their signature iced Kai coffee (with macadamia nut syrup) several times before, but it's usually from their other two locations across the beach. My first time in this one, located inside the mall, however was very disappointing. I knew from the get-go my coffee looked darker and less creamy than usual. It also tasted very acidic and didn't taste any hint of the syrup at all. The lady who was singlehandedly working there was kind enough to either offer me a refund or re make my drink. Sadly, it tasted the same after the second try. Not sure if I'll be coming back given any coffee in the area at this point can easily cost you $9 and it was such a waste of money. read more
1 year ago
order: matcha latte the matcha here was ehhh :( the matcha latte didn't rlly taste like matcha n kinda just tasted like flavored milk. asked for extra extra vanilla syrup n that made it better but still not the best. kinda sucky, don't get the matcha here maybe the other drinks r better yummy rating: 4/10 read more
It's a perk to see Kai Coffee here... What a delightful scene to see local small biz thrive and to see Kai Coffee open another location here on the first floor in the Waikiki Shopping Plaza is a great sign. Once back in the day it was the place we go for all things food when I used to work in Waikiki. Don't expect any fancy drinks here...with the standard offerings of espresso drinks, frappe and teas I got the Matcha Frappe and it was okay not really much of a matcha flavor which it comes in two sizes and I got the large. They are more known for the coffee which they roast their own at the Kapahulu location I really wasn't feeling like coffee and thought this would be a more gentle sip. It's nice to see they have a few seating along with the breeze makes it a great place to chill and relax. With that I thought I get a sandwich...Caprese and I wouldn't recommend any of their sandwich as you look at their menu it has no price on them at all and when I got it it was SO small little cheese, veggies were sparse the pesto aioli was runny it was a hot mess. The staff was nice though just the basic service nothing that impressive I was disappointed with it all as it cost $21.20. read more
1 year ago
I was so excited to try the Kai Latte. We came at 6:30am and were first in line. I wanted to love it since it had great reviews. It was nothing special. My daughter had it iced. It tasted like milk. I had it hot and it was a little bitter. People describe this as flavorful. I don't taste it. Glad I tried it. I won't be coming back. I should've taken cues from the lack of a line in the morning like other coffee places. I thought it might be a hidden gem. I was wrong. read more
Friends and family came to visit which means we gotta impress them with some good local coffee. Kai Coffee did not disappoint! We ordered their signature Kai latte cold, the flavor of the coffee was rich and nutty. It came very slightly sweetened which was perfect for me but for those that prefers something sweeter just ask the barista to add a few more pumps. We also tried the Acai bowl which was delish as well. It's nice to have something local and walking distance from the neighborhood, if you are ever in the area definitely give this place a try! read more
9 months ago
I randomly stumbled uppon this place. I had tried Kai Coffee's other locations before, and this one is their brand new shop. They have just opened two months ago. I ordered an iced americano. I've been trying coffee everywhere in Waikiki, and was not impressed so far. However, Kai Coffee particularly stood out. They roast their own beans and serve pretty good quality coffee! Their other locations have very long lines, but this one is still unknown to the public since it's so new. Take advantage if you want to skip the line! read more
2 years ago
Their large iced kai latte comes with three espresso shots. Both the espresso and macadamia nut flavors were more subtle than expected but the latte was smooth and creamy. read more
1 year ago
Customer service was top notch. Everyone was so kind and friendly. They helped me make a decision and I'm so glad we walked over. The açaí bowl is amazing and the coffee is great. Highly recommend. It's so cute and they have outside seating. read more
Needed a pick me upper so we stopped here... Barista suggested Kai Latte so I got a large one w 3 shots of espresso Definitely a delight and no need to add sugar! This refreshing beverage combines the perfect balance of rich, creamy espresso with a hint of sweetness, served over ice. The flavor is both bold and smooth, providing a satisfying pick-me-up... The baristas craft each drink with care. Thank you! read more
Upon arrival no one greeted me with an aloha or hello how can I help you! Or what can I get for you. So I walked up ordered my drink and so I ordered the iced Kai latte with oat milk and it was good. But due to the poor service I received I would not come back or recommend to come here. read more
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My wife and I had the macadamia nut latte and cafe mocha. We both liked the delicate flavors of both drinks. The walk up window was a quick and efficient. You can watch them roast beans from that window. In addition to their amazing coffee, Kai Coffee roasters also has excellent customer service. They are responsive and truly care about their customers' satisfaction. It's clear that they are passionate about what they do and take pride in their product. read more
2 years ago
They offer macadamia nut milk which tasted great with their matcha tea. The acai bowl was sweet and refreshing. read more
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Easy in ...easy out for coffee fix! Great tasting coffee... get the Kai Latte! You can get cold or hot. read more
2 years ago
Great customer service...as soon as you enter the cafe you're met with welcome..how can we help you..since there wasn't a need to look over a menu... I went there for an acai bowl, there are menu options for coffee and breakfast fare which goes perfect with this dedicated coffee brewery...take a moment inside and you'll see the options in their merchandise, coffee tumblers and bags of dried coffee all ready for your purchase...I ordered the acai bowl and decided to eat outside..the inside tables were already packed, they were the lucky ones because outside you will be shooing away flies and eating fast before the outdoor heat melts away the acai purée..when they brought out the bowl the first thing you'll notice is the deep purple of the the purée... It was tempting to the eyes sweet with the taste of honey which they liberally applied as well as granola, blueberries and bananas, basically the plastic bowl was overflowing with fruit, I ate fast enough so that the purée didn't melt and make a mess but get plenty of napkins... read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
Another coffee pace on my list to try. My first Macadamia nut drink of my trip. I blended it with almond milk so I think it took the flavor away from the actual taste but all in all was a good drink. Very quick and easy in and out place. Would recommend read more
2 years ago
kai coffee is literally everywhere! we stumbled upon this location and the employees were really nice. fast and good service! coffee was delicious!! highly recommend read more
2 years ago
I had a great experience here! I ordered a macadamia nut latte (half sweet), and my friend Carmen ordered an Americano. Both were amazing. Even though my friend Carmen accidentally burned herself with the coffee, the staff was quick to come to her aid with a cleanup crew, a cup of ice, and a blister prevention pad. The coffee was sooo good. And all conveniently located under the Hyatt beachside. Will definitely come again soon! read more
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