I discovered a hidden gem during our vacation in Oahu, located in Kailua. While parking is limited, the short walk to this cozy spot is well worth it. We enjoyed an iced Hawaiian latte and an iced coconut milk matcha, both of which were delightful and flavorful. The Hawaiian latte had the perfect balance of coffee and milk, and I couldn't resist adding a blueberry scone to my order--it was absolutely delicious. The service here is exceptional, and the coffee shop also features a small breakfast diner with a diverse menu to satisfy any palate. If you're looking for a place to relax, there's a tranquil, ambient area with soft lighting, as well as a charming back patio. I truly loved the vibe of this place, and I'm confident you will too. read more

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Rise and Grind used to be my favorite spot, I would go to them exclusively. Unfortunately, they recently changed their POS system and their rewards. Now everything is a little more expensive and the rewards don't feel rewarding. The tipping point that made me write an update is that they charge almost full price for drip coffee refills. Even starbucks offers refills on regular old black coffee. My husband used to enjoy going in to work on college or read so it was sad to not be able to refill his coffee. The espresso is still good (usually) and the pastries are good. The food items are also tasty. The seating and overall vibe is wonderful, and the workers are nice (the older staff are my fave tho!). They are still my favorite for a london fog, but I stop by less often now. read more

I love the matcha lattes here with the seasonal flavor combos they recommend. The baristas are always super friendly and sweet and the drinks come out quick. My only complaint is that it took 20+ minutes for my breakfast sandwich to come out. It has taken this long or longer on previous visits, too. This time, it was not crowded and only one other couple ahead of me had ordered food. I saw one guy was the one bringing the food out and I wouldn't be surprised if he was making it all himself, too, so maybe they are understaffed on that end. Just something that could be improved upon. read more

Hadn't been here in a while and thought I would stop in with some of my family and it's even better! Got to try the different scones, which were fabulous! They now have a brand new breakfast and lunch menu with a diner connected to the main café. The menu looks amazing, with reasonable prices!! We will be back because my family loved it too! And the coffee....perfect! I had a decaf Hawaiian specialty flavor, half sweet. Yum!!! and the workers there are always the sweetest! We found that parking in that municipal lot near McDonald's is convenient. Just exited and walked toward Oneawa. read more

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But first....coffee please. I love me a good latte and Rise & Grind did not disappoint. I first discovered this place when they were at the Farmers Market. It's been great watching them grow into this cute and aesthetic coffee shop that is perfect for hanging out. The decor include a photo wall, and a book room with comfortable chairs. BThe lattes are under are under $10 and offer I size for iced drinks. I really like that they offer house - made syrups. I believe it rotates out seasonally. Right now they offer a pumpkin syrup (house-made). My favorites are the banana and blueberry house made syrups. The blueberry lavender latte is offers the right amount of both flavors. The staff is helpful in recommendations and drinks are served promptly. Find them at the farmers or drop in to their home location in Kailua read more

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I wasn't looking for a new coffee place to go but literally made an illegal u turn once I saw their signage ! What a perfect little getaway! It's snuggled into a small row of buildings next to the Shell station. Parking will be a challenge but there's a small garage next to McDonalds which will take you 70 seconds to walk. It's dog friendly so bring your fur babies! Otherwise, the place is wonderfully appointed to where it feels homey. Definitely on par with any cafe you'll find in Southern Cal. One of the best parts was the friendly staff. I came in a little giddy and she was super patient and explained they baked all their own food (except the danish) and suggested the best thing in the menu- The Bacon Me Crazy sandwich. 10/10 Happy to have this part of my rotation! Come see them in Kailua! read more

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I really needed coffee and searching around Kailua, I saw Rise & Grind. I was first introduced to them at the Kaka'ako farmers market. They are in a space that use to have another coffee shop in it that was pretty cool! I got one of their signature coffee drinks, the Hawaiian...macnut, coconut, and vanilla...soooooo good! Iced and it hit the spot! Didn't feel sleepy driving over the Pali! The inside space is great to relax or meet up with friends. There's also a small room to sit and relax. The staff is really friendly too! Mahalo Rise & Grind! read more

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Roadside coffee stand with huge selection of coffee drinks, smoothies and teas. Great stop coming off the mountain. read more

Rise & Grind Coffee Bar - Cafes Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

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I've only been there once and they made a great cappuccino. I also made a four-legged friend. I parked at the public lot and had to dodge sketchy characters early in the morning. By the time I returned, they were gone. Next time, I'll look for street parking. read more

Rise & Grind Coffee Bar - Cafes Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

Love the atmosphere, I've been going there for about 3 years now. The coffee is amazing and I love the fact I can bring my dog in!

Bagel with pesto cream cheese was good! -- Tried the Hawaiian Coffee, it macadamia nut and coconut syrup; it was good, not too sweet and coffee isn't too strong --Berry matcha was alright, matcha wasn't strong at all .. they don't really specialize in matcha so it's understandable -- ambience: I loved it, so many aesthetic places to sit at, it's such a vibe -- service: they were super sweet, drinks were quick, waited a couple minutes after for bagel CONS: -- parking: no parking, parking next to coffee shop is for employees only -- cups are pretty small, or maybe it's just me lol! Biggest is 16oz, not sure what I got read more

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Great service, felt welcoming and the food was delicious!! Parking isn't the best but worth the spot. read more

Rise & Grind Coffee Bar - Amazing breakfast sandwich, turkey bacon egg and pesto!! - Cafes Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

I was around the area in Kailua and seen this place on Yelp. I'm so glad I chose to go here because I seen that they had my favorite coffee, Mac nut iced coffee. It was so so good. I did add another shot because I like my coffee strong. It was perfect. I also tried their banana nut bread muffin. It was super soft and I love how they add alot of walnuts in it. The service was super friendly and don't get me started on the place inside. So so cute and very spacious. They have a generous amount of space to choose to sit at! I love that they also have healthy drinks there! I am definitely going back to try their other options read more

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Are you looking for a cutie coffee spot to go chat and spend time with your girlfriends? This is the spot. There's couches, table seating and chairs with an outside patio, too! Plenty of room for a big or small group. I've been here a few times and tried their Hawaiian latte (Macnut and vanilla), a specialty drink around Christmas and today's: blueberry matcha! YUM! I love that they go the extra step to mix your drink PERFECTLY so the syrup isn't just sitting at the bottom. Although it was busy, service was quick and the baristas were friendly! Cheers! read more

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What a wonderful morning vibe spot! We were looking for a quiet cafe where we could sit and enjoy a good coffee. We knew we could get good coffee at Morning Brew down the street but the lines there are always ridiculous and it can get kinda noisy. We walked past a drive thru cafe with outdoor seating around the corner and knew that wasn't what we wanted either Then we found Rise & Grind. The ambience has a artsy, cute vibe but it's definitely a smaller cafe for people who just want to be. There's even nice outdoor seating in the back but unfortunately sometimes you'll smell cigarettes out there. No parking though. read more

Rise & Grind Coffee Bar - Toasted marshmallow latte and mocha - Cafes Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

The best little coffee shop in Kailua. It's tucked away on Oneawa St, which makes it a little difficult to get to - BUT also makes it not super crowded. Their food is great, their espresso is perfect, and I love the drink combinations and retail. It's more of a relaxed vibe inside so I wouldn't say super kid friendly but everyone was kind when I would bring my kids in with me for coffee and a snack. read more

favorite iced coconut matcha !!! They use my fav Coco Soul coconut milk Also such a cute place to hangout. Their bagels are also delishhhh! Ladies at the front are super friendly and sweet read more

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Chill vibes & very tasty coffee! Got the cutest shirt there too. Banana bread was insanely good. Filled with tons and tons of choc chips. read more

Rise & Grind Coffee Bar - Merch - Cafes Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

We wanted to try a new breakfast place and came across rise & grind on Apple Maps. This is probably one of the best bagel sandwiches I've ever had. I ordered the you're bacon me crazy and it was delicious!!! I also had the Hawaiian coffee, and it was the perfect amount of sweet and coffee flavored. The inside was super cute as well, very simple. Would definitely recommend this place and I would definitely come back :) read more

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Really cute and cozy coffee shop in Kailua. From the outside the cafe looks unassuming, but it's actually really spacious inside with lots of seating! I ordered a matcha latte with oat milk and it was good. The matcha is automatically sweetened I believe. I also tried my boyfriend's iced oat milk latte and the coffee is great! This would be the perfect place to study/hangout as the coffee shop is fairly quiet. Parking is probably the only downside. I would recommend finding a nearby meter street stall. read more

Rise & Grind Coffee Bar - Cafes Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

Whatever you do... come here and get your coffee or your matcha or whatever caffeine you prefer!!! As we were heading to lanakai we stopped at the cutest town where Rise & Grind is located to get some caffeine and a cool refreshing beverage before heading to the beach! Honestly I wasn't sure what to expect and didn't have time to look before we stopped for a coffee shop, but quickly located this one and WOW we were all blown away! Our drink was soooo delicious and everything from the cups to the decor is just so cute! Definitely make this a must stop! read more

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Coffee was great, however, we ordered 2 breakfast sandwiches and it took them almost an hour to prepare them. Sandwiches were alright but not worth the hour wait. They were pretty busy so maybe they need more people working at certain hours. read more

This is one of our favorite coffee shops on the island. My son loves the vanilla Keikiccino and asks to go back each time we visit. Last time, we had the iced Hawaiian latte and blueberry matcha and both were wonderful. I love the ube scones - just the right amount of sweetness and not too dry. It's a cute little spot with friendly baristas. read more

Rise & Grind Coffee Bar - Iced Hawaiian latte - Cafes Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

The parking situation sucks. By that I mean there is no parking, you have to park in the structure which for some reason only takes coins. The food, coffee and service are all great. read more

ABSOLUTELY LOVEEEE RISE AND GRIND! Great vibes and great food/drinks. Zasha, Camryn and Kaydence always makes my go to drink amazing every-time to the point I come back for more! I always feel so welcomed by this cafe! read more

Rise & Grind Coffee Bar - My friends and I got two matchas and a latte! - Cafes Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

Great coffee shop! Lovely setup inside and the coffee is great! Service is friendly! This is definitely our go-to place for can local coffee on the Windward side. read more

Rise & Grind Coffee Bar - Cafes Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

I love the whole experience of taste a well prepared matcha for the first time at Rise & Grind coffee bar. Visiting this establishment made my vacation even more enjoyable! The staff were very friendly and knowledgeable. Perfect atmosphere to enjoy a good coffee with friends. read more

Rise & Grind Coffee Bar - Cafes Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

best drinks fr ever!! Banana bread latte is top tier and they're really fast!!! Service is good and the ambiance is very chill love it here

Rise and Smiles... Who didn't love getting their morning sips at their cute little trailer at the Farmers Markets which you still able to find them at Kaka'ako on Saturdays and Kailua on Sundays, well now we're able to expand our smiles any day at our convenience woohoo!! Walking into their Kailua coffee bar there's certainly a lot of smiles all around and you just need to come give them a visit and experience it all to see and understand it all, the vibe here is just so warm and welcoming...well when there's a fun Instagram wall that' greets you at the door "Smile there's coffee" :-) you just know you're in for a treat. I immediately dove into their "Seasonal Flavors" and it was "Lavender Haze" though there's nothing confusing about this sip as the lavender and coconut sounds perfect though the barista had informed me that the espresso machine just went on a "haze" itself and offered me cold brew instead actually sounded nice! Excited to escape my adulting there's a lot of seating choices here including a few against the wall makes it great to work or catch up on life without being distracted or the teal super soft and plushy sofa besides another artsy wall "Wake Up with Aloha and Coffee" sounded like the place for me and gosh how nice is that! The comforting escape to your happy place with a smile is very therapeutical and is what Rise & Grind offers and is so totally recommended. Thank you! read more

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It's been a while since I was here, but I think I got the Mauna Loa latte with oat milk (caramel + macnut)! I like my lattes on the sweeter side, but not toooo sweet, and this one was perfect for my liking. The coffee shop itself was cute! Plenty of seating despite being on the smaller side. read more

Rise & Grind Coffee Bar - mauna loa with oat milk - Cafes Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

Coffee is most important meal of the day! Or so they (they as in me) say. This hole in the wall wedged in between Los Garcias and Ali'i Antiques of Kailua serves some amazing coffee, lattes, and matcha. The local joint itself gives off chill vibes where you can enjoy yourself and relax. You can either enjoy your drink indoors or outdoors. The staff are always friendly and very nice. There really isn't anything wrong about this place. It's nice, homey, and the drinks are delish! So far I had their matcha with strawberry and matcha with lavender. Both were SO delish and refreshing! I am definitely coming back to try out the rest of the menu. As for location, there is street parking around the area or if not there is a paid parking structure behind the building. One other plus to this local joint is that they are DOG FRIENDLY!!! Hurray for us doggo parents where we can take our cute little freeloaders to chill and spoil them with a puppicino. I also had the opportunity to hold my fur kid's 10th birthday here which was super nice of them. So a big big BIG mahalo for allowing me to hold a special event to celebrate my best friend and invite some of his friends and their coffee/matcha loving humans! read more

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Super cute spot, easy to find off of the main road. Loved the interior but hated the parking situation. They should have designated parking stalls for their business. Highly recommend the Hawaiian latte! read more

Rise & Grind Coffee Bar - Hawaiian latte in the car because their parking situation isn't ideal. - Cafes Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

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I love supporting local businesses and trying new coffee spots. I realize that there are not alot of shops in Kailu so this spot was the one I chose. Little to no parking but the shop itself is so cute. They have different seating options and an outdoor patio. They also have game boards you can play while visiting. Hawaiian latte and honey nut cherrios was delicious! I love that they offer different milk options. Staff were helpful and made delicious coffee! read more

Coffee in Kailua, O'ahu, Hawaii... My local friend, Lily D., was First To Review for this cute coffee shop. I was familiar with Rise & Grind because my mainland friend, Sue L., had patronized their Food Truck at the Kaka'ako Farmer's Market one Saturday morning. I ordered the same drink that Sue got: Iced Hawaiian. This coffee drink has a smooth blend of Macadamia Nut, Vanilla, and Coconut flavors. I got my refreshing beverage with Oat Milk - it was delicious! The staff members were very friendly! They warned me about parking in the driveway next to the building... And wouldn't you know it... One of the tenants was upset about my car blocking her vehicle. I moved immediately! I didn't get a chance to see the outside seating area... But I did see the convenient restroom and the comfy sofas inside... The parking would be the main obstacle for this business. I circled the block and saw only metered street parking. Of course, Lily went on a Sunday when street parking is free! CONGRATULATIONS to Rise & Grind on your new Brick and Mortar location! Wishing you much success and happiness! Maybe I'll see your Food Truck again at another Farmer's Market! read more

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Food is good. Terrible customer service from the girls behind the counter, harassing paying customers with other customers is highly unprofessional and unacceptable. Ridiculous absolutely ridiculous. read more

-Tried the iced latte (which only comes in 16oz) with "Hawaiian" flavor/sweetener which is macadamia/coconut/vanilla. It was really good! I'd say perfect sweetness. Husband got lemonade refresher with hibiscus refresher. He said it was pretty good. -Service was good. Had to wait a bit, but cashier acknowledged us at least that she'd be right with us. -Place is super cute and gives cozy vibes. It's not too loud or anything so seems like a place you can just relax. Some people were on their laptops, and I saw someone reading a book. So really seems like a nice place to hangout. -Only downside, for me personally, is no parking for the place. We had to park in a parking structure nearby, which was also 75 cents an hour. Not horrible, but it was also a couple minutes to walk over too. Personally, I would go here more often if parking was more convenient. read more

We decided to grab some coffee before a run, and wanted to do something (hopefully) better than generic Starbucks..what a great choice! The mochas were delicious and just the kick we needed, and the coffee cake was rich in flavor and so yummy. No better spot to enjoy than their comfy couches and chill vibes inside. Very fair price points compared to some coffee joints - and the ladies taking our order and preparing food and drink were simply delightful. Keep up the hard work y'all, you're killin it! read more

Rise & Grind Coffee Bar - 16oz mocha's and delicious coffee cake - Cafes Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

This has got to be one of the cutest coffee shops ever on this island. I wish it wasn't so far away! They are kind of on the main street where there is a walgreens and Zippys is in Kailua. I'm not sure if they have their own parking stalls, but i parked in the metered stalls nearby. It was a Sunday when i visited, so meter parking was free. They have a really cute Instagram-able interior and a very cute outdoor area. all of which was dog friendly and they were all for it! The prices of the coffee drinks were pretty affordable and they would totally make you a new drink or make any adjustments to it if needed. I do believe it is a husband and wife team and they just opened up their shop about a few weeks ago. The vibes are friendly and welcoming. I totally would come here again over other coffee shops in the area cause it's just that cute. I hope they do well in the neighborhood because they totally deserve it. read more

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Really good coffee! The workers were very friendly and the inside is super cute. Dog friendly as well

This place was super cute and the service was good. We got a chai and a latte and they were both yummy. The chai is a little spicy which is great. The Hawaiian latte is also very yummy without an overpowering coconut flavor. Definitely ask for light ice as the ice is small bits. read more

Rise & Grind Coffee Bar - The Hawaiian latte w normal milk - Cafes Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

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