Rise Cafe

Love this place down, best service I've received at a coffee shop ever. My favorite people work…read morehere. Great wine selection and I love the energy.

curb...idk about you bro. i'm gonna be a bit harsh since they market themselves as specialty and…read morealso i am a picky over- caffeinated brat. first location - LITERALLY on the curb of some small strip. funny looking decor, try to find the pic of the abg. that means asian baby girl by the way. service was fast and nice especially since we came 10 minutes before closing. cortado was okay. tad bit overextracted. decent amount of brightness, some chocolate notes that are masked by the bitterness. idk if this was their recipe today but i saw a piece of paper saying 18g in 30 g out. that ratio is unfortunately not working for me! not sure if they pulled too long or this was just a crappy ristretto . however milk was steamed well! the matcha latte belongs on the curb, homeless depressed and broke. tastes like cow milk and not the lush greenery of japan. at least it was hand whisked but WOW did they just like whisk green milk powder or what?? UGHHH i really wanted to like this place too. maybe i'm just more sensitive to espresso right now since i'm on my deriod

Maloof Wine

The shop

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8th and Waialae

Pai Cafe

4.7(223 reviews)

0.9 mi•Kaimuki

"Portuguese sausage" and "scone" are not words that one would expect to be placed together…read more Hawaii's favorite breakfast sausage is more often associated with rice and eggs or scrambled into an omelette. But trust me, you must try this scone. And when they ask you if you want it toasted, always say yes. This Portuguese sausage scone is everything. The edges are delightfully crispy and the inside is moist. There's a slight sweetness, which is offset by the saltiness of the little gems of sausage scattered throughout. There's enough butter for richness, but not too much where it feels oily. I dare say it's my favorite scone on island. The drinks are highly recommended too. The lavender honey matcha is delicately floral and the honey adds just the right amount of sweetness. The velvet cream cold brew and honey cinnamon latte are great coffee options. Everything is reasonably priced and high quality. Customer service is wonderful. There seem to be quite of lot of regulars here, which is always a good sign. Parking is a little limited but I've always found a space whenever I've come here. There are a bunch of tables and free WiFi, so it's the perfect spot to get some work or studying done. Skip Starbucks and support local!

Went here after lunch as I was in a mood for a smoothie. Cute lil shop that serves pastries and…read morevarious coffees, teas, smoothies, and a bit more. We were greeted right away as well. I got the guava pitaya smoothie and it was really flavorful and refreshing. My brother got the same thing and enjoyed it as well. His gf got their matcha, and they both tried that and said it was good. Great feedback all around! This smoothie was better than the other smoothie I got elsewhere. If I'm in this area again, I'd try some more stuff from Pai Cafe!

Blueberry Scone and Oolong Tea

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Coffee machine

Plantoem

4.7(192 reviews)

0.1 mi

Locally owned & operated

Boutique

I 10/10 recommend! Such a warmth welcoming cafe. Not only do they sell plants but they also have a…read morecafe. Amazing service and drinks.

A cozy corner in the heart of Kaimuki :)…read more I happened to find this place when I was searching for cafes around the area, and it did not disappoint. Honey Matcha Latte is my current favorite: just the right balance of matcha, milk and honey :) The vibes are so nice. You'll be greeted by the green green plants (which are actually for sale!), and then grab a drink down the hall. I also like how they have a "Sip & Chill Zone" where no ipads or computer work are allowed, so you can just relax and talk story. This is my favorite spot because I can just do some people watching by the window as I sip my matcha latte. It's a nice place to detach from the hustle even just for a while.

Excellent Macchiato coffee and canelé pastry at Plantoem Café in Kaimuki Honolulu Hawaii

Great music and drinks at Plantoem Café in Kaimuki Honolulu Hawaii

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Plantoem Café in Kaimuki Honolulu Hawaii hosts many local artists events for the community .

Daily Whisk Matcha

4.3(329 reviews)

0.0 mi•Kaimuki

My obsession with Daily Whisk when hubby & I are back on the island every winter is borderline…read moreunhealthy. 2 strawberry matchas with oat milk for the lady (1 to enjoy immediately, and one for later or if I drink the first one too fast lmao!) 1 dirty matcha + no sweetener + extra shot for the man. No kidding. We even got a round of drinks for the morning of our wedding (picked up by my honorary bridesmaid ). The servers are such sweetie pies here. Will rave about this place endlessly. Can't wait to get my favo matcha on the island in December!!

a great spot for matcha and hojicha! they have a solid regular menu and a unique seasonal menu that…read moreblends their flavors well. we loved our seasonal mango matcha and the regular strawberry matcha. they also have macadamia nut milk! they have about six parking stalls right out front and the municipal lot across the street is convenient but paid parking. I do just wish they had their menu more accessible from the entry because right now it's only visible when you're already at the register.

Strawberry matcha & Hapa matcha lattes

Drinks and Snacks (@miguelmoralesphotography on Instagram)

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Lotus Cafe

4.1(51 reviews)

0.0 mi

Matcha latte with raspberry syrup. Matcha was a deep green and raspberry was a good flavor. Not too…read moreoverpowering but an extra flavor. Cafe has adequate tables though. It is quiet here with soft music. Note that 20% tip is automatically selected when paying by card. I wasn't paying attention and just advanced forward. So pay attention if you want to adjust tip amount. Paid parking in the lot behind and easy entry through the back door.

Unfortunately I love their coffee so so much, but it's not very often they make it correctly…read more I always get their iced earl grey latte, but I saw on the screen it said "hot" so I told the staff and they said they knew it would be cold but they can't find the button for cold. However, they didn't communicate with their barista, so they made me a hot latte. I told the barista and they rolled their eyes and sighed at the mistake (directed at their coworker who messed up- not me) and they did remake it. Then I went in with my mom and she asked if she could please have a corner piece of the pastry we got. Barista said "of course," but didn't communicate to their coworker and they gave us a middle piece. Annoying but whatever, but on the same trip I ordered the same iced earl grey latte I always get and I saw they put in "earl grey tea" on the POS machine and I told her about the error and it was supposed to be the latte not the tea. She said there wasn't a button for it and they would make the latte. However, after waiting a few minutes, they left the store and the coworker took over and they told me they were working on my order, but they were in the back for some reason (espresso machine is in the front- but maybe they had one in the back too?) but they came out with a hot for here drink and I told them it was supposed to be Togo and iced. They came back and then I realized the reason it took 10 minutes waiting is because they made me fresh hot tea. After waiting about 15 min three in total I decided to accept the defeat and not say anything. Weeks before this, I got a bagel with cream cheese and I should've checked before I left but they didn't give me cream cheese. So I paid $4 for toasted bread. Every time I come in, whoever I'm with and I are so baffled by the service and what we get. It seems like the staff never communicate with each other and even when you do communicate with the staff, it doesn't pay off. I've had a couple times where I go to order or ask the staff something but they are on FaceTime chatting and it feels like I'm interrupting. To be fair, it's my fault for going so many times but I like to support local, didn't want to write them off for a little mistake (but its just consistent now), and I love their lattes when they do make it correctly, but I guess I'm just going to learn how to make an Earl Grey latte at home from now and I hope I can make it close to how much I loved theirs.

Great atmosphere

Bruschetta on Housemade Focaccia

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Matcha Latte and Yogurt and Fruit Bowl with Granola

ARS Cafe

4.3(275 reviews)

1.2 mi

Last two visits...had a gander at the April and May exhibits from Sasha and Sienna. at ARS Cafe…read more Last week, I had a cortado...excellent.

I'm honestly just not a fan of the matcha... I got it lukewarm and the taste just wasn't it. I get…read morethe Gen Z vibe here and it's mostly just being friendly only to people who they already know that are regulars. I feel like mostly tourists go here. Wouldn't go back honestly... The tourists can have it.

Wide angle view order counter

Inside seating area. Gorgeous wood paneling

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Barista at work. Vanilla Latte with oat milk was made very well. Also loved that the coffee is slightly stronger.

Walking Bean Cafe

4.6(94 reviews)

0.9 mi•Kaimuki

I tried their brand new item the Tofu Black Sesame Frappe. Wow! It was so delicious! I also did not…read morefeel bad drinking it after running because it had so much protein from the tofu which is what it's made out of. The tofu on the bottom made it similar to a coffee jelly drink with tofu as well as the strong hints of black sesame throughout the drink. I highly recommend trying it if you want to drink something that doesn't make you feel guilty after! Also to note I felt so full after drinking this drink LOL! That Tofu packed on a lot of protein and kept me full felt really energized after as well! Their bubble waffle is forever my favorite with a perfect crunchy outer and fluffy inner. I only go here for bubble waffles. Ambiance is so clean, bright, and cute. It definitely reminds me of a cute cafe you'd find in Korea! Definitely stop by :) it's one of my favorite cafes to visit.

09.02.2026 Walk in…read moreto grab a quick morning coffee. Is a nice tidy store with seatings, very cold AC, and colorful nice neat decoration design. I asked for recommendations and got the Ube cold latte. Nice friendly service. Not regretting taking the recommendation.

Dubai Latte

Spicy Tuna Mayo Sandwich

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Matcha Energize Bowl... smooth and tasty!

Talk Kaimuki

3.7(715 reviews)

0.1 mi

Location: 5 Service: 5…read moreAtmosphere: 5 Parking: 3 Food: (Haupia latte): 5 Great place to hang out. Lots of space for sitting. has an eclectic feel to it, but enough to feel comfortable to just sit there. Saw people with their laptops or book at the tables. Got the Haupia Latte (cold), which was delicious. Definitely would recommend. Location is nice as it is clustered around several shops and restaurants. Would be a nice place to go after lunch (they close at 4 pm). Parking may be a little tight and may involve a little trolling around in the nearby parking lot or street parking.

There's nothing like sitting around having pastries and latte, on a relaxing afternoon, with good…read morecompany. We took over two high tops and some bar stools on Thursday afternoon. The latte was smooth and tasty but not the strongest. I usually need something a little stronger but this got the job done. It still gave us plenty of energy to do some bar hopping and have a small dinner. I think if we didn't have two extremely excellent coffee spots by the hotel, this place would have ranked higher for me. Regardless, it's a great local spot.

Inside

Today's case of sweet and savory things.

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Iced matcha latte

Coffee or Tea?

3.6(857 reviews)

2.2 mi

I recently went here and got the iced Thai coffee. It was ok. I have yet to try other drinks. The…read moreemployees were nice and the sitting area is small and is mostly two-seater tables. This place is located in McCully Shopping center and while they do have parking up front, it's not much parking and it tends to get pretty busy here. Just keep in mind that if you pay with a card it is a minimum of $10. There was a couple of times where I didn't have cash and I just had to buy a snack or dessert to meet the minimum.

Brah, i was trying to be nice and buy some chips to break my $20 bill and give tip…read more Tell me why these Chinese hot Cheetos cost $5 you serious? Price your chips with the price stickers - like all the AliExpress toys in the cafe to lessen any confusion.

Jumbo Wintermelon tea!!

Interior

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Cowcow’s Tea

4.6(844 reviews)

0.1 mi

Always a nice spot to grab a sweet treat a.k.a. a nice and refreshing drink!…read more Mango Rice Yogurt is my all-time favorite, but I also like their fruit teas as well if I like something refreshing. It's perfect for the warm weather. Service is always warm and friendly :) If you're new here, ask for a stamp card. You get 1 stamp for every drink purchased; and you can get a free drink of your choice if you complete 10 stamps on the card. You also have an option to redeem cute merch using the accumulated stamps if you want. Friendly reminder that there's no restroom in store. Parking available on the street or by the municipal lot by 12th Avenue.

My friend has a stamp card for this specific spot so he definitely put my expectations up there!…read moreOverall really good refreshing drinks. The yogurt rice drinks are definitely the star of the show. I thought the taro might be really taro but I think it's powder, either way still really good. I want to try the mango yogurt sago next time The rice consistency of the purple rice is really good!