While searching for a place to buy lunch and dinner, I came across Local Joe, which I've heard about through Yelp. Very cute, artsy cafe. Staff members were very friendly, welcoming and helpful. I ordered a veggie wrap for lunch and a pesto turkey sandwich and mediterranean salad for dinner. The veggie wrap was delish, so I can't wait to try the turkey sandwich later. The cafe is also known for their coffee but I've already had my cup for the day but I definitely will try a cup next time. They also have bags of coffee beans from the different islands (incl. 100% kona!) available for purchase in the right size for home and for shipping! I ate my turkey pesto and salad for dinner (daughter ate half of sandwich on car ride home!), and they were delicious! I will definitely go there again. Next time will add a cup of joe! read more

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This is me trying to explore the breakfast scene in downtown. I've heard of Local Joe a while ago and I've always wanted to come! I love that you can smell the coffee from a block away, and I knew I was getting closer based on that. Located on the edge of downtown facing Pier 14, this cute little spot embodies the breakfast coffee experience. Their menu includes coffees, teas, smoothies, and even a variety of breakfast food items (vegan items as well). They have this huge coffee machine that takes up half the space so you know their coffee is legit. However, today I got an iced matcha latte (coffee is a sometimes item for me) and their bagel and lox. Both were really good, and I got to enjoy it in their outside seating area. The owner of the shop was very friendly, he knew exactly what I was looking for every time I walked back into the store! As I was looking around cluelessly, he asked "straws?" YES. "Trash can?" YES. It's like he was reading my mind! I'll definitely be coming back to try more of their menu items but for sure their coffee! Parking: I parked in the underground municipal parking along beretania street and it was a couple blocks down from there. A nice walk through Chinatown if you like a little exploring. read more

Local Joe - Ice matcha latte with soy milk + Bagel & Lox - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Who doesn't like a cup of Joe to start off their day? Coffee is life for me and it's a necessity for me to start off my day. With so many coffee shops closed to customers to have coffee there, I was delighted to see one can still have coffee outside of Local Joe. This coffee shop is located between Chinatown and Downtown. Parking is a challenge with the construction going on in Chinatown (October 2020) but there are some metered stalls closer toward Downtown. There is also a pay to park lot right in front of Local Joe. When you enter this cozy coffee shop you will notice customer service is quite friendly. You're greeted almost immediately and they are rather cheerful in the morning. They also have a machine that prints images on drink orders. If your order doesn't have foam and you really want an image, you can pay $1 and they will add foam to your drink so they can print an image for you. On top of their awesome caffeinated drinks, they have a variety of foods that you can munch on. Solid spot to have coffee as Honolulu is opening up. read more

Local Joe - Appropriate design - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Cool design and good coffee. Great for office workers in the area or a quick stop. Friendly owner and workers. Say not much seating, mostly people on meetings or quick chats with coworkers around. Prices are a little high for simple menu items. A few items weren't available either. Overall 4/5 for what the business actually is. A quick stop with quality items that are fun. Not a study, hangout or family location. read more

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Stumbled upon this place after a nice brunch in downtown. We were feeling a bit of a kanak attack coming so coffee was a must! My friend introduced this hole in the wall coffee place just right across from the pier. Never would of thought that there would be a coffee shop facing the pier and even has a drive thru where you can order and go simultaneously! All the workers there were pretty friendly and there quite a handful of coffee options you could choose from. The first sip of their coffee was amazing. I ordered their Caramel Macchiato and it was probably the best one I have had EVER! Hands down most of their coffee from the time I have gone has always tasted rich and it really gives you that kick you need! The also have this fun machine where you're able to print your own foam art. It will cost a bit extra but it was worth the laugh! read more

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What could be more intoxicating than the smell of coffee beans roasting? Stopped in on a Friday afternoon, my first visit to Local Joe...and there was Charles, the owner in full ROAST mode. Ahhhhh...that is a smell that positively evokes memories and emotions. The vibe of Local Joe is true bohemian coffee shop and it's easy to see why he has a dedicated following. Now...I'm a double espresso man....you know...the way God intended coffee to be enjoyed...and while many places offer a decent double shot... not everyone does it right. Be still my heart...the magic words were spoken..."do you want that in a ceramic cup for here?" A single tear of joy streamed down my cheek. Mmmmm. Such a great pull and a civilized space to enjoy it. Local Joe features a wide selection of their beans for sale in a variety of flavors and price points. I'm excited to return often and sample more of what they offer. I didn't eat on this visit, but there's also a nice menu of food options which looked inviting. read more

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Quite a small shop. The lady who was working was very kind. A small action the lady took was right when she was able to order, me being the indecisive person I am, she gave me some recommendations for what was good. The latte came out relatively quickly. My friend ordered a smoothie too. There was a bit of a wait for the smoothie but the employee was doing her best and kept us updated. I ordered the Thai latte (5/5): it wasn't too sweet nor too bitter. It was super fragrant. Poi banana bread (5/5): it was really moist and wasn't too sweet. Google/apple pay is accepted here. Overall Local Joe is a small cafe for some breakfast. I recommend this place. read more

Local Joe - Poi banana bread - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Enjoyed the drinks and hot food. Recommend the place as the hosts were friendly and clearly popular with the locals (we were in town visiting.) read more

Coffee is definitely not a highlight here and neither is the service- hard pass. Burnt the taste right out of it to mask the cheap beans and lack of quality. Total gut rots.. The owners have consistent issues and bad attitudes every time. Much better right down the street! read more

I've been here occasionally over the past few years. I'm not a huge coffee lover but do love getting it occasionally when I need a pick me up. Recently, I've been reintroduced to it as it's nearby my workplace. I've also recently learned that they have food which is a great lunch choice if you work in downtown! When dining in was possible, it was very cute to sit inside and enjoy a cup of coffee! They've also added some outdoor seating to the patio since the last time I've been to the shop. They serve breakfast and lunch all day and have some great healthier options to choose from. I've had the turkey bacon breakfast burrito which comes stuffed with turkey bacon, cheese, tater tots, and spinach. It was a pretty big sized portion and also comes with a side of spicy salsa which was a really good pairing with the burrito. It would be a huge breakfast portion for me but perfect for lunch. Super filling, healthy and affordable! I've also tried the gyro here and it was surprisingly also very good! I always crave gyros which can be hard to find downtown. Local Joe has them ready made in their food case so you may be skeptical. However, give it a try! The pita and fillings tasted fresh and really authentic. It comes in a pita bread stuffed with slices of gyro meat, cheese, and veggie toppings. For a coffee shop, they sure do have some great food options!! As for drinks, I've recently ordered a chai tea latte. I would say their drinks are on the pricer side, HOWEVER, having a local shop is not cheap! The owner brings and and roasts his own coffee so you're paying for the quality! The chai tea I had was delicious! Will be back to try other options like a dirty chai and some lattes next time. They also have a cool feature where you can print latte art onto your drink with this machine. Send a picture over WiFi through the app and get any picture printed! It makes for a very aesthetic coffee - perfect for all those ig shots! While dining in is not an option right now, they are open for takeout and I would urge you to support and try this place if you're in the area. If you want to swing by, there is a alleyway to stop your car, run in, and grab coffee! Also this is a black owned business, one of the few on Oahu. Please support if you can! read more

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The most delicious breakfast Ive had all year. We wanted to order breakfast from someone we've never eaten and stumbled up this beaute on uber eats. We like about 10 mins out of downtown so the order came pretty quick. We ordered a lox bagel and an ABC. Which is avocado, bacon, cream cheese on a bagel. They make homemade bagels, and we bake bread every once in a while, so we were very Impressed. The bacon on my bagel was so crispy and they did not skimp on my avocado. We love that they are a small shop that's still uses Post-it's to label their bags and orders. We will definitely be ordering from here again and highly recommend you try their bagels. The coffee was so delicious as well and my other half was a barista for a while so I know this is true. read more

Local Joe - ABC bagel - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Coffee wasn't bad but not the friendliest staff, only outside seating and parking was difficult to find. read more

Local Joe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Good coffee is found everywhere in Honolulu but we wanted to get out of Waikiki and found this little gem not too far from the airport rental car locations, about 8 minutes. The hospitality of Hawaii is incredible everywhere and the lady welcomed us with such cheerfulness. Masks are required to enter and there are meters to park just north of the building. I got a house blend and The ABC, absolutely brilliant! Delicious creamy mix of avocado and cream cheese with crispy bacon on an everything bagel! Very pleased with our first stop of the day. There are also seats to sit outside, 2 tables. read more

Local Joe - ABC bagel! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Local Joe is one of the best coffee and breakfast places on the island. I have to admit that I always order the same thing though. The breakfast burrito is amazing. It's a little heavy if you're used to eating a light breakfast, but I really like it. It comes with this avocado and tomato salsa that is so so so good. There are a few spots right in front where you can pull in, park, and pick up. They also have oat milk! For coffee, you can't go wrong with an oat milk cappuccino or latte here. read more

Local Joe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Staff is really friendly, food is amazing, vibes overall is spectacular! Their breakfast burrito is delicious with a side of matcha latte with strawberry syrup. read more

Best coffee in Hawaii. Owner and his workers are super friendly. They roast their own beans. I often buy either the Hamakua, Ka'u, or Kona. All are amazing. When my friends all over the country receive one of these, they are overjoyed and told me it ruins all coffee for them since they never had anything better. House blend is solid too. They r are numerous food options that are very tasty too. Check this place out, you won't regret it. read more

Local Joe - 100% PURE KA'U - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Food was great Service was a bit odd Ambiance was cool. Barely any seating inside so sat at a table on the patio out front. read more

Local Joe - Vegan Breakfast Burrito - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I waited and waited for my drink which was regular hot latte right in front of cashier and barista. After all of the customers left, I was still waiting for my drink and no one asked if I needed help or approached to me. I finally asked for my drink and they told me that my order was not in placed. ANOTHER word, they lost my order! What does that mean!!!!! I paid more than $6 for small size latte, I even paid them tip and I didn't get my drink even after 15 minutes. They didn't even feel bad or sorry for my lost drink. This is all I got!! Never ever going back there again! Forget Yelp rating!!! Photos are not as it is on Yelp!!!! Customer service BAD Parking BAD Latte BAD read more

Local Joe - Hot latte? - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

We came here on a Saturday morning and we were super bummed that their printing machine was down for the week, but our coffee was delicious. We got the French toast latte, pumpkin pie latte and white mocha latte. I tried all 3 and my favorite was there special French toast latte. read more

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I never actually got to try anything because the attitude and customer service I got made me leave immediately. We randomly stumbled upon this place when parking nearby. It looked like a cute little cafe and that's what made us want to try. The menu looked awesome with some delicious sounding drinks. My friends and I walked in & we asked if we could all get a strawberry matcha. The girl looked at us and said we don't have matcha today with an attitude. There were absolutely no signs or indication that they didn't have matcha. Then the guy standing behind said "everywhere is closed today." We didn't know what he meant by that but that was enough to make us feel like we didn't belong and to move on. I really wanted to give this place a try but due to the service I received, I doubt I'll ever be back. read more

I've been wanting to try this coffee spot after seeing so many pictures of their latte art haha. I was very excited to see my cute dog on my latte hehe. I'm more of an iced latte kinda gworl, but the guy said hot lattes are the best for the art (also best to get it with whole milk or soy). We tried two of their February special drinks, the Honey Rose latte & the Audrey Hepburn latte. The AH latte was yummy & has prominent cinnamon taste - not overly sweet either! We also shared the lox bagel & maple waffles. Lox bagel is a bit smaller than I thought - can definitely feed one person easily. Also the bagel is a bit on the crunchier side, but still a good meal. Maple waffles were delicious!!! They are fairly soft waffles (not in a soggy way) & you can taste hints of maple for sure. Comes with strawberries, blueberries, and bananas as well as syrup, some kind of condensed milk, & whipped cream. Parking: very limited. There are a few meters on Marin St, but none were available when we went. We ended up parking on Merchant, and it's only like a minute walk so nbd & wasn't really an inconvenience. You can park out front if you are picking up though. Indoor seating is very limited when we went, but there are a few tables outside, which I think is the better option anyways:) I can go on and on about what a great experience coming here was. Such a great & cozy spot to get some coffee and food read more

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This cafe was close to our Air Bnb so the four of us decided to try it out before starting our day. My friends drinks took forever to come out and I don't really know why. 4 or 5 people who were after us all received their drinks first, and then our friends' iced lattes were made. It was a bit frustrating. I ordered: Matcha Latte 2/5 - I was very disappointed in this drink, the matcha flavor was not strong at all Turkey Pesto Sandwich 5/5 - I would order this again! Not bad for the price read more

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Breakfast BurritoVeggie Power WrapTurkey Bacon N Egg BurritoMatchaLox Bagel Yummmilicious! Quality of the food is worth driving out here. So far one of the best cafe breakfast place on Oahu! Burrito Turkey etc can be add a bit more flavor n quality ! All the rest YUMMMMM read more

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The lavender matcha latte is to die for. Let's me honest though, even if the coffee was crap, we'd all still come here for the latte art. Don't act like you're above being this basic. Who doesn't want a photo of their cat on their coffee? Note: if you want a latte art drink, have your design/photo ready and make sure you have an Apple device to airdrop the barista. Last time the texting wasn't working. Don't be holding up the line to look through your phone, because people WILL fight you if you keep them from their morning coffee. Also, they don't charge extra for the latte art, so please TIP your barista. If you're a Karen, please stick to Starbucks and don't come here. The only issues are the parking and hours. Hard finding free parking nearby and they close SO early. I'm a cafe camper, but I will tip and buy multiple drinks/snacks throughout my time at a cafe to justify my staying there to study. It would be nice if people could stay there and study. read more

Local Joe - My cat is almost too cute to drink... almost... - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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I am a coffee junkie ! And this place !!!! Yes! I've been to some of the best coffee places and this one matches up! I absolutely love the pumpkin pie latte read more

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Great little coffe shop that has breakfast and lunch with veggie and vegan food options. Tucked away on a tiny street. They have outdoor seating. Today I tries the veggie wrap. It was like two tacos with kale, Avocado, hummus and other yummy things. This was perfect for my small appetite. I will go back and try the other items that looked equally delicious. read more

Local Joe - Veggie wrap - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

This seems like the coffee shop that I would come by weekly to get some work done. I love that they have tables set up outside in front of the building. The staff here were also really nice and helped answer some questions I had about their food options. I got a Vietnamese cold brew, and an order of their Veggie Power Wraps. My boyfriends didn't get anything to drink but wanted to try their açaí bowl. The food was good! Açaí bowls are just meh for me, but those veggie wraps. WOW! I loved those. The wraps come with organic Kale, sliced avocado, three peppers hummus, Berber spice, super food seeds, and fresh squeezed lime juice on buttermilk Naan. I have been here only once but from my experience, it was SUPER slow. Which is the reason I'm making this review 4 instead of 5 stars. If it weren't for the fact that we waiting nearly 20 minutes to get my boyfriend's order (or more, we weren't really keeping track of the time) to get our food. I know businesses are often short staffed these days, but 20 mins for an açaí bowl seems a little silly. Overall I enjoyed my time at the Local Joe! I'd definitely come back because I regularly crave those Veggie Power wraps. read more

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Charming little coffee shop by Murphy's Bar and Grill. I was passing by on my way to Quartz and Thistle and wanted to give them a try. I got the iced Macadamia Nut latte and açaí bowl. The latte was amazing, the açaí bowl's granola and fresh fruit was great but the açaí blend needs improvement. I'd definitely be back here for the coffee and the beautiful art scene in the shop. If you're looking for authentically made coffee, this place is for you! read more

Local Joe - Iced Macadamia Nut Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Cute little place. Nice balance of sandwiches and pastry. They even had pumpkin latte! I liked how my food server put on new gloves to prepare my salad while my sandwich was heating up. I especially love the eco friendly container but unfortunately they ran out of forks. *Note: if you park at the street meter by O'Tooles, use EXTREME caution when you open your car door as the curb is higher than most....if you don't want to ding your door. read more

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Come here as much as I can because I work up the street and it's good coffee! Usually get the French Toast Latte because it's fire but Regi recommended his Strawberry Matcha and that sh* was fire Service 10/10 Ambiance 10/10 , seating outside is relaxed and chill to kick back and enjoy. read more

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I was looking for a place with all day breakfast and stumbled across Local Joe. Unfortunately, their espresso machine was not working, so I was offered the option of cold coffee, which was not on my bingo card for that day. I reluctantly ordered it and was pleasantly surprised by how delicious it was. I would have got a second cup to go if I could handle all that caffeine. I also ordered a bagel with cream cheese. The bagel was really good! In the end, I was sad that I hadn't discovered this place until my last day on Oahu. The next time I'm there, I'll hit Local Joe as soon as I get there. read more

This place is right on the outskirts of the Chinatown and downtown area. I was looking for a coffee shop that had free wifi and Local Joe fit the bill. They have some seating inside so it makes for a good spot to get some work done. There are also some tables outside if the weather is nice. They serve a variety of coffees, teas, and a decent amount of breakfast options as well. I ordered the hazelnut iced coffee (~$6) which was pretty good that I drank the entire thing pretty quickly or maybe I was just really thirsty. Overall it was a chill place and the service was great! read more

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I am obsessed. New favorite coffee shop... EVER. The only negative that I could find is the lack of parking. There is a lot next door, but it's $17 minimum, so make sure to avoid that. The cappuccino was delicious (and beautiful) and so was the made-to-order omelet. We were so happy with the entire experience. The baristas were friendly and efficient and the atmosphere was welcoming and trendy. We will certainly be back! read more

Local Joe - The most adorable shop ever!! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

It was such a local, cozy vibe!! Would def. go back there!! Heartwarming breakfast options and crazy beatiful latté art!! read more

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Cute coffee shop, efficient and quick baristas even with the morning coffee rush and service was delivered with a smile to every single customer (which was nice to people watch to). Lots of regulars here, but the owner - Charles makes you feel like you're a regular too after one encounter with him. :) Not only are the lattes visually pleasing they're also delicious and so affordable!! Friends don't let friends drink Starbucks. read more

Local Joe - Matcha soy latte & a sliver of my bacon, egg & chz croissant. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Great drinks and great vegetarian/vegan options. Great customer service great location. I would highly recommend this place to anybody that is looking for good clean food even though they have fake meats. It is all made in house and really delicious. read more

We've seen this cute shop for a while now (entrance visible off of Nimitz) and have been meaning to come in. I'm so very glad we did! September means it is now socially acceptable for me to express my love of all things pumpkin (who is kidding though, I make pumpkin desserts all year around). That being said, I've been on/off disappointed by pumpkin spice related coffee offerings over the years. Thank you to the other Yelpers the mentioned Local Joe's pumpkin pie latte - or I would not have tried it. Instead of a sickly-syrupy sweet pumpkin offering, their pumpkin pie latte was divine. You could taste the spices and the coffee was smooth. I was almost loath to give my partner more than 1 sip! His latte was also fabulous and he commented that it is much better than what he can make at home (which is very high praise). Seriously, the foam was the right amount, the espresso pulled well, and temperature just right. No wonder Local Joe is popular! We also tried their breakfast burritos, which were a yummy offering. It was so filling for me, I could only eat a snack until dinner afterwards. What a great accompaniment to the delicious coffee. I'm so delighted we were able to stop in and cannot wait to go back! Extra info: the lovely barista explained that they preferentially stock coffee produced by women and POC farmers. Coffee: 5/5 Service: 5/5 read more

I have always wanted to try this place hearing all the good things. I finally had a chance to visit early morning in town. Parking is always a pain in downtown. My husband and I shared a Thai iced tea, breakfast croissant sandwitch and breakfast burritto. Thai iced tea was not too sweet and I liked that. Breakfast buritto was excellent...lots of filling inside and comes with avocado, salsa and sour cream as it should! Croissant was also very flakey and tasty. The workers, are very nice and friendly....help you with recommendations. Few negatives are there were lots of fruit flies flying around, and your order may take a while and might become a problem if you are in a morning rush. Other than that, this place is great. read more

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Literally aloha served in a (big) coffee cup!! I am a huge coffee lover and absolutely loved this place for their specially printed lattes. Look at how cute and aesthetically pleasing the coffee's look. Highly recommend!! Ordered: americano ($2.85), cafe au lait ($3.45) read more

Local Joe - americano ($2.85), cafe au lait ($3.45) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Best coffee I had while on Oahu and I went to many different coffee shops both local and chain. Strong coffee flavor here. Small place. Not a ton of parking. Not super friendly service but not bad. The coffee was bomb though. Would definitely recommend this as a stop. Grab one on your way to go see Pearl Harbor if coming from Waikīkī. read more