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    Kai Coffee

    4.3 (1k reviews)
    ModerateCoffee & Tea
    Open 6:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Da'Shalone R.

    I went to Hawaii for a week, and this was one of my favorite coffee shops that I visited daily. Everything was great, including the food. I especially loved the iced coffee and the excellent customer service. I had the macadamia nut iced latte, and it was wonderful. It is located on a popular street but is somewhat hidden.

    Kai Latte
    Shirley W.

    Conveniently located at our hotel in Hyatt Regency Waikiki. We stopped by here at like 8:30 AM on a Saturday and it was a longggggg line. Expect long lines here lol We did a huge order for coffee and breakfast menu items. The wait to order may be long, but luckily it didn't take too long for them to prepare the drinks and sandwiches. The drinks were faster but the sandwiches did take some time. I mainly had the Kai Latte, which was the macadamia nut latte. I would say it's pretty sweet, but the macadamia nut flavor wasn't really that prominent. It was just sweet. I wish the coffee was also stronger, but it was pretty light. The sandwiches here were pretty good too. I tried the veggie breakfast sandwich which only had some greens and eggs. I tried a bite of the protein breakfast sandwich and I think I probably like that one better haha. Although, the veggie one was definitely a lot more lighter and easy to consume. The protein one probably would have been a lot more heavier for me, but a lot more flavorful. Otherwise, food and coffee are pretty solid. There are a few tables outside the coffee shop, very limited. Love the atmosphere around here!

    Harrison W.

    This place located inside Hyatt hotel and very convenient to the hotel guest. I just grabbed a cup of cappuccino and large piece of lemon loaf to go before heading out to the beach. Solid cup of coffee and lemon cake. Service was great, they had few seating area also and the place was not overly crowded. Highly recommended.

    Kai Latte with Coconut Milk
    Brigitte M.

    Solid final day coffee stop.... Wanted one more Macnut latte before we left Oahu, so we went to Kai. Got the Kai (macnut latte) with coconut milk. Espresso quality was great, and macnut flavor was light and not too sweet. Still prefer island vintage, but overall solid spot. Barista was nice and located in a walkable outdoor mall.

    Cold brew and ice Americano
    Jin L.

    During our stay at the Hyatt Regency Spa and Hotel, my husband and I stopped by this little spot the Kai Coffee Shop. We both had cold coffee in the morning, and it was the perfect start to the day. The weather warmed up quickly, which we're not used to since we're from Seattle. By the middle of the day, we were feeling tired and decided to return to the coffee shop. I explained how I was feeling, and the staff kindly recommended the Bullseye, which is drip coffee with an espresso shot. It was surprisingly smooth, perfectly hot, and hit the spot exactly when I needed it.

    latte with oat milk
    Angela H.

    This is a solid place to grab your daily coffee. Kai Coffee is a local chain coffee shop, and this location is along Kalakaua Avenue, specifically in the Pualeilani Atrium Shops, the shopping plaza located inside the Hyatt Regency. The shop is easy to spot, as it's next to a large water feature. The cafe itself is open, bright, and clean, with a straightforward selection of caffeinated drinks and pastries. If you prefer to sit indoors, there are some seats at a long high top table, otherwise there are plenty of tables outdoors to sit and enjoy your drink at. Service is super quick and friendly, which is always nice! I ordered a latte with oat milk, which came out within minutes. I really liked my drink, as it was well-balanced and creamy despite there being no sweetener. This will definitely become a go-to coffee shop for me if I'm ever craving a well-made latte, and I'll have to try their baked goods as well. Definitely give it a try if you're in the area!

    Large iced Kai latte
    Dan D.

    Part of a local chain, this location is nestled in an outdoor mall next to the Hyatt. I went around 9a on a Tuesday and there were plenty of tables available, along with minimal foot traffic to the neighboring stores. I appreciate that the signature Kai latte uses macadamia nut flavoring, which is the iconic regional flavor. It isn't overly sweet like Starbucks' syrups. That said, it probably would impart a pleasant layer of flavor if it were paired with the right roast, which it isn't here. Artisanal espresso, this ain't. Service was fast and friendly, classically Hawaiian.

    Julie W.

    More Kai Coffee branches have been popping up. I wasn't thrilled when I got their signature drink when they first opened. I talked to an employee and tried another coffee a second time and it was not better. But, I did like their acai bowl. It was good timing when I came back for a third time. It wasn't busy and I was able to ask the barista about getting a strong iced caffeinated coffee. Kai coffee doesn't refrigerate their leftover coffee. They actually make cold brew! That, with an extra shot of espresso, liquid sugar and cream made it the best cold brew! Now, I definitely recommend Kai coffee. They have more table and chairs in the Hyatt Regency hotel area next to Kai's that's shaded.

    Waterfall by Kai's in Hyatt Regency
    Niki R.

    Consistently good coffee. We were very close to Kona Coffee purveyors but are not fans of standing in 20+ people lines for coffee so we went to Kai coffee in the Hyatt Regency instead. It was a pleasant morning walk and the coffee shop is right by these beautiful waterfalls in the indoor outdoor atrium making it a very pleasant, peaceful way to start the day.

    Tina K.

    Kai latte - latte - not sweet - okay Chai latte - regular chai latte Banana bread with vanilla syrup latte - sweet but I didn't taste banana at all

    Macadamia nut frappe, nice flavor...icy texture needs work
    Tish P.

    I was completely disappointed with my drink here. And service was only slightly better than the treatment of the drink. I ordered a macadamia frappe and that thing was too dang icy to the point where it was just too much. We all know ice is a huge component of frappes but this drink had no cohesiveness of the ingredients in the drink. Honestly, they just took my money because you already know it's Honolulu and it's not cheap. For ambience the place is really small, but they do have a good amount of seating right outside the shop. Girl, I don't know, but I ain't wasting nine dollars on this again. Plus it's small.

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    Arri M.

    Good service and good coffee! Very close convenient coffee shop when you are staying at the hyatt!

    Kai Latte (macadamia nut latte)
    Alexis M.

    We stayed at the Hyatt Regency in Waikiki and discovered this coffee shop near the shops downstairs. We tried the Kai Latte (macadamia nut latte) and it was absolutely delicious. Service was quick, and the location is super convenient in the center of Waikiki. The dining and shopping area inside the Hyatt is beautiful, and even if you're not staying there, it's definitely worth a visit!

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    Can you order a traveler size coffee a day in advance?

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    Not that I remember when I was there.

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    Yes, they also have soy and coconut milk.

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