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    Lil T Cup Cafe

    4.6 (48 reviews)
    ModerateCoffee & Tea, Cafes
    Open 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Irene M.

    Tearrific in Aiea... A new spot in Aiea Village Square is Lil Tea Cup though it's been six months I finally made my way to this adorable spot located in the back building ground floor which can be hidden if you don't know is unfortunate as this cute spot does obviously offers tea though along with that whips up freshly house baked items like banana bread and even offered samples of no bake peanut butter cookies more like a energy bar was very nice and simple. With lots of seating it's a great spot to relax and rest as I decided on one of their special item "Honey Matcha" with Almond milk is a nice and refreshing sip that is a bit more of a dessert since it includes honey Teddy Grahams, Macadamia Nuts and scoop of vanilla ice cream...yum! The staff and what seems to be the owner is so friendly and though yes the matcha wasn't really that prominent it was freshly whisked and topped with so much goodness it was indeed a great Lil T Cup. Thank you!

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    Paul C.

    ***4.5 STARS*** I belong to a foodie group where we crossed paths via Yelp and Yelp Hawai'i. We are just like family. We get together every so often and will celebrate birthdays together. When a get together is set up, we mark our calendars and show up to the designated venue. Located in Aiea Town Square in the spot previously occupied by Hughley's Southern Cuisine, Lil T Cup Cafe (LTCC) opened in late-December 2025 and had their grand opening on Valentine's Day 2026. They offer sandwiches, baked goods, plate lunches, plus a variety of coffees and teas. They also offer high tea service offered Monday through Saturday. Earlier this week we celebrated a birthday and gathered on Memorial Day. Auntie (aka Nadine C.) made arrangements for high tea service at LTCC. We usually celebrate birthdays with a dinner so this was a different experience. I was among the last ones to arrive of our group of 8 and immediately saw my friends so I bypassed the staff and walked to our table. Several of my friends blurted out to grab a hat and be festive for our tea time. I saw a whole bunch of cool decor of rabbit ceramic figurines that really lived up to the theme. I grabbed a hat from the front and strategically secured it with the accompanying clip. Ended up receiving multiple compliments during my stay here. Auntie guided me to the tea selection, which is locally sourced, and asked her to read it for me as the labeling was printed in small fonts. I usually will choose Earl Gray but decided on lavender black tea for something different. After everyone arrived our food was delivered and was introduced to owner Marisa, who was very hospitable during our whole stay. 4 3-tiered trays of sweet and savory bites were delivered, along with a complimentary birthday surprise snack where candles were lit. We then all sang to the birthday girl. After we patiently took turns documenting our experience by capturing food pics, it was now finally time to dig in. THE VERDICT: Traditionally, the bottom tier has savory bites. We were served BLT and cucumber, dill and cheese sandwiches cut into quarters. The BLT was executed well with crunchy bacon and was a crowd favorite but the cucumber sandwich stole the show for me as I just love fresh dill. For the middle tier, don't be expecting your typical scones and clotted cream here. With a local theme, mini Spam musubis were served. These were also delicious. On the top tier we had banana chocolate chip bread and chocolate dipped cookies with "Happy Birthday" written on top with icing. Staff checked in on us to ensure we had enough pots of hot water and our water glasses were refilled. The only setback was the pots of hot water were not hot enough to make our cups of tea. I tried to steep my tea bag on several attempts and eventually gave up. Overall, an entertaining and above average first experience at LTCC where I wouldn't mind coming back. This time I'd like to sample one of their sandwiches and pair it with the iced lavender matcha drink.

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    Craig T.

    Some of us got to together to celebrate Donna .O birthday celebration. The place was at Lil T Cup cafe in Aiea my first time having tea . It was fun because they provided different hats to choose from to play dress up . Also you can choose your own type of teas. They bring a tea bag along with a hot kettle although the hot water was not very hot lol . To my surprise the food was very filling you think small finger sandwiches but I was really full . The service was great our waitress kept an eye on us . The food consist of Spam musubi, cookies , banana bread, BLT and cucumber w/ cream cheese sandwich. Support local

    Marlene Y.

    Another strike out. This time I checked their schedule. They are supposed to be open on weekdays and a sign said they were closed on Saturday. Today is Monday.

    Pork plate!!
    Eve R.

    I can't wait to come back for the food and the coffee!! Definitely a place you can sit down and chill or get some work done for hours. The food was soo good my boyfriend and I came and the tonkatsu pork plate and the fried rice, both were a good size for what you pay and soooo yummy!

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    Nadine C.

    Tea in Aiea, O'ahu, Hawai'i... Lil T Cup Cafe sounded like a great place, so I had to see it for myself. Marisa is the friendly owner who was so helpful and explained everything. She was very kind to each customer who walked in and was enthusiastic about her small, local business! The spacious shop was very clean and calm. The ordering area was cute, and the seating area was welcoming. I thought that it would be the perfect place for my friend's birthday gathering next month - so I reserved it for an Afternoon Tea Party. This Tea service starts at 8am on Mondays to Fridays, and 10am on Saturdays. Since I was there, I ordered an Avocado Toast and a Pineapple Lilikoi iced tea. The two slices of avocado toast were delicious and extra tasty with a garlic flavor and chopped onions. The iced tea was refreshing and not too sweet! I'm looking forward to returning and trying the tonkatsu, salads, sandwiches, and musubi! Thanks for the free shared parking, convenient restroom, and pleasant, air-conditioned environment!

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    Serena W.

    New local caffeine stop for all! They have coffees, teas, iced & hot and bites ranging from sandwiches to pastries to go with your beverage of choice. I got cold brew with oat milk.

    Banana bread French toast and Mac Bae Latte
    Lori F.

    This place is so cute!!! it's hard to find a place that u can have a tea party in a family oriented style. The owner is so friendly and works just as hard as her workers and creates a fun and positive environment. Sitting waiting for my order, I already referred my friends. Love this place

    Gabriel P.

    Celebrated a Birthday at lil T Cup Cafe. Very friendly service. There was a separate table set up with theme hats. Our table had a rabbit theme. Very cute. Tea and finger food was tasty. Nice way to celebrate. Enjoy

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    Deborah P.

    Celebrated our yelp friend birthday Donna O. today. Thank you to Nadine C for doing all the arrangements with the owner for our tea party. It was very good from the sweet and savory items. It was nice to dress up in their hats they provided for us to use. Everybody enjoyed it something different and trying different items. The service was very good checking on us for the hot water for tea and if we needed anything else. If you looking for something different for a small party check out their afternoon tea service.

    Breakfast sandwich! So delicious
    Michelle T.

    This is my One Stop Shop for all things delicious. I am totally a foodie and I absolutely need coffee in the morning so this is a perfect place to stop. It has a little cafe area on the side with tables and chairs so you can have business meetings or just take a chance to work on some things for your self. I absolutely love love the turkey salad and the banana bread. The stuff is really friendly and they're very knowledgeable about their menu. Super helpful when you're asking for recommendations. I truly love supporting small businesses that have local Flair and heart behind their business. If you're looking to try someplace new for breakfast or lunch and just need somewhere to meet for friends or possibly even hold a get together as the area with tables and chairs can't hold at least 20 or so people, I would definitely make a trip to this cafe.

    Oreo latte and pork spam
    Karla B.

    While on vacation I came across this coffee shop in a small shopping center I really wanted to support local. I tried the Oreo latte and pork spam masubi which was really good! Got to talk to the owner who was very sweet and hospitable I recommend if you're in the area!

    Banana bread French toast
    Megan P.

    Came here on a weekend and the place was already busy and bustling. The staff here are so warm and welcoming . I was overwhelmed with the choices on their menu but they were able to walk me through everything. I tried their fruity pebbly banana French toast, lavender matcha latte and their breakfast sandwich. Everything was so delicious . I loved their fun spin of banana bread French toast! Delicious and such a good little treat. The latte was not too sweet and was not too floral. Overall I would come back again. Perfect little spot to study' and hang out if you need a place that's quiet with tables.

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    4 months ago

    Great customer service! Food and drinks were delicious! Love the cute coziness feel of the dining area. Will definitely be back for more :)

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    6 months ago

    The coffee and Ube avocado toast were delicious. The owner is so sweet and welcoming. This place is a must try.

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