Absolutely TOP NOTCH Coffee Served up by a kind sweet and friendly owner !!! Purchsed 4bags of…read moreEspresso a bag of French and a bag of Bravissimo. Now about 4 days in to a bag of the Espresso, and let me say now, sum of the BEST HOME COFFEE you could hope to brew. The quality and love put into the roasting of these beans truly shows in the taste of the coffee. THANK YOU SO MUCH KCCR !!!

Wonderful coffee to take home, but beware, you need to order ahead of time to pickup…read more When I stopped by on my way to the airport, the owner said she did not have any for sale. She said all coffees are pre-sold and orders are taken in advance as they roast fresh what they sell. When I looked depressed and dejected, she said they have about 10# of espresso coffee beans just roasted and if I would like that. Of course, I said yes and bought 2lbs. Next morning after landing back home, the espresso beans were just amazing. They were not as dark as I thought - it was the perfect dark roast I was looking for. Not burnt - very low acid - wonderful fruity taste/aroma. Going to mail order another 5# and try their other roasts.

I am so sad to hear that this location has to close. The Ward Center has always been here when I…read morevisit! And now, it's going to be gone. I loved coming to this location because parking was always easy. The staff was always friendly and welcoming! I usually get The Prince, but I ordered The Queen for a change, and was hooked. At least I can go to the one near Chinatown. Hopefully they open in a new location! Again, I will miss coming here! Mahalo!

They always have different fusions of drinks so I enjoy going here to try whatever they have! I've…read moretried a pistachio matcha latte, an ube drink, etc. Atmosphere - Cute atmosphere, definitely coffee shop vibes and sounds. There is seating, bench style along the wall with wood stools on the opposite site. There is also "bar" seating along the window but not too many seats, maybe like 2 - 4 people. Then there is seating outside as well, around 4 - 6 seats, 2 seat table type of seating. Service - Everyone is friendly, will answer questions and can provide recommendations! Cost - Depends on if you're getting only a drink or if you're getting food as they do have food! Around $8 - $25 dollars if you get a drink and food. Parking - This is in Ward Village so there is a small parking structure right behind the business and it's free or any of the structures around ward village works too! Easy to walk to! Location - Ward Village area, same row as a ramen place, dessert shop and shirt store. It's fun hanging out and catching up with friends here or to grab a coffee and go!

I've known about their Kaimukī location for a while, but finally made an effort to visit the one in…read moreWaikiki. It's located inside the DFS, and has a large area at the back of the mall. The coffee shop can be entered from the mall or outside; they also have outdoor seating where you can order on your phone. Indoors is cozier and more fun, with bar seating, tables, and oversized chairs to relax. They have a lot of merchandise to go, including beans. If you're stopping in for a refreshment, they have a nice menu of hot and cold coffee drinks, teas, sodas, etc. They also have baked goods- I tried the 'ulu banana bread and really enjoyed it. I also had an iced cold brew, which was strong and creamy. Prices were reasonable for the quality and being in Waikiki. They can pour your drinks for dine in or disposable to go. This is definitely a recommended coffee shop in Waikiki!

Solid coffee shop serving pastries, Açaí bowls and sandwiches. I had a macademia nut latte which…read morewas good. Açaí bowl was solid 7/10, have had better on the island. I wish they would've added more almond butter. My 3 star review mostly coming from the fact that they don't have a bathroom available until 11am because it's shared with the duty free store next door. Not even sure if that's legal, but a bathroom should absolutely be available during their opening hours. Had to leave rushing to find a bathroom nearby. However, good for working with good WiFi and ample seats.

Tried the iced banana bread latte & it was so good! It had the perfect amount of sweetness. The…read moreservice was great too, friendly & welcoming. Definitely one of those places I'll be coming back to whenever I'm in the area.

Overall, I'd skip this spot. Staff is very friendly and location is nice. Tried the lemon poppy…read moreseed 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.

I only came across Ali'i coffee on one of my last days in Oahu unfortunately. It's located in the…read moreCourtyard by Marriott, which I didn't realize so initially I walked right past it. I stopped by early in the morning, hoping to grab a quick breakfast and coffee. Unfortunately, there was a long line ahead of me already at ~6:30am. Most of their customers are probably people staying the the hotel or very close by, so it's easy and quick for them to just get out of bed and head over. I would have loved to try out more of their coffees, like the taro cube, but I went with the classic royal honey latte. For food, I got the breakfast sandwich, which had egg, ham, cheese, avocado, tomato, onion, and chili aioli on ciabatta bread. It also came with some chips. The sandwich was $18, so very steep, but it's also a lot of food, and it was really good. There's seating inside, but it's rather small and didn't feel so comfortable with a steady stream of people coming in and out. I ended up taking my latte and food out into the seating area of the hotel off of the lobby. There were a lot of people meeting up there before they headed off to their group's activities, so after eating a bit of my food, I actually took the rest to go. I wish I had discovered this place earlier so I could really enjoy their food and drinks in a more relaxed manner!

2 stars for the coffee but the service was fast and the baristas were very sweet and helpful…read more My family and I got a few of their iced drinks (Queen Latte, Prince Latte, Banana Milk Float, and Kula Cold Brew) and we all drank a quarter of it and threw the rest away :( Drinks were overly sweet and VERY milky. Wouldn't recommend getting their iced beverages but I'm sure their hot beverages are much better.

Authentic little coffee shop in downtown Honolulu, walkable in distance if you work downtown. The…read moremenu is no-fuss and simple. None of those hipster crafted beverages. If you like simple like me, this place is for you. I went first thing this morning to get my matcha fix. The gentleman working the front counter was welcoming and soft spoken. I ordered an iced matcha latte with oat milk and a magic bar. The matcha is whisked in a bowl in front of you. I could tell they make their beverages with care. The matcha latte was smooth and creamy, unlike Starbucks where it's sometimes chunky and chalky. The magic bar was a nice little treat to start my morning off right. Will definitely be back again. Skip the big corporate companies and support this local small business.

Cute tiny coffee shop tucked in downtown. SS all selection but great flavor…read more I truly enjoyed my matcha latte. And I also decided to try their magic bar. It was yummy. Other baked goods also looked good. Service was kind and quick. Perfect shop for a quick pick me up.

Did my research to find Kona coffee for my upcoming visit to Vancouver, so I walked from home and…read moretook shelter in Local Joe's to cool off and order some 100% Kona Mauna Kea Estate coffee and have it ground. Liv was so delightful and clearly the right person for the job so I knew I was in the right place. In the meantime I ordered an iced coffee (which was delicious!!!!) and sat down and watched folks come and go. This is clearly a popular local coffee and snack shop so I will keep this place in mind since it's locally owned and operated and their decaf is processed via osmosis, not chemicals. That's a big plus.

I honestly don't understand the hype surrounding this place, the reality is completely misleading…read more I called 15 minutes ahead to place an order. The employee took it and immediately hung up on me--no name taken, no "thank you," no "goodbye." When I arrived, the parking was a mess, so I had to be dropped off. Inside, the food display looked sad, and the cashier looked completely miserable and unpresentable. While waiting patiently on the side for 15 minutes, I watched the kitchen staff preparing food. Red flag: they literally microwave their eggs instead of cooking them fresh. After 30 minutes of total waiting time, I finally went up to check on my order, only to find out the cashier hadn't even handed my ticket to the kitchen yet. She sent it back right in front of me without a single word of apology--just a blank stare. I cancelled my order on the spot. Horrible service, zero management, and low-quality food prep. Save your golden time & money and go somewhere else. Definitely not a place where I'd want my food prepared!

Ali'i Coffee is such a cute little spot in downtown Honolulu. There's paid parking nearby, and they…read morealso offer online ordering, which is great if you're in a hurry. The café itself is on the smaller side, but the menu has a great selection of drinks and food options. I ordered the Royal Ube Matcha Latte over ice, and it was delicious. It's actually one of my favorite places on Oʻahu to get an ube latte--the flavors are balanced well, and you can still taste both the matcha and the ube. What really stood out to me was the staff. Everyone was incredibly friendly and personable. At one point, I genuinely thought a customer was a friend of one of the employees because their conversation felt so natural and welcoming, but they had actually just met. That's the kind of atmosphere they create. The whole shop has a warm, bubbly energy and feels very much like a neighborhood coffee spot where people know each other and enjoy being there. If you're looking for great coffee, friendly service, and a cozy local vibe in downtown Honolulu, Ali'i Coffee is definitely worth checking out.

Located downtown near the corner of S. Beretania and Bethel St., directly across the street from…read moreKukui Plaza. Metered street parking or there's a paid parking lot right across the street on Bethel. There's also paid public parking jn Kukui Plaza. Clean shop. My drink and food were made fast. Got The Queen- I liked the toasted coconut topping. The espresso wasn't overpowering. Get an extra shot if you like that coffee taste. Wasn't too sweet. I just wish the drink was hotter. It was warm. The breakfast burrito was good. I would definitely try it. It was pricey- $15. There's a lid station. You put your own lid on your drink.