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    Sip Cafe

    4.2 (113 reviews)
    ModerateCoffee & Tea, Cafes
    Closed 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Dogs allowed

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    Viet coffee and banana cream Matcha
    Stephanie T.

    I had just fasted for a blood work so I was starving. Came here and devoured my banh mi but there wasn't much to it. Way too much veggies, no pate :( and cold cuts weren't anything special. Their matcha on the other hand was redeeming part of this experience. I got the banana cream matcha. I think this place is more known for their drinks than sandwiches. But the Vietnamese coffee fell short. Their coffee beans or grounds were burnt..

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    Ailin G.

    Sip Café has become one of my go-to spots in Honolulu. It's such a cute little café, and every time I stop by, the service is quick and the staff is incredibly attentive. Everyone is always friendly and on top of things, which makes the whole experience feel welcoming. Their matcha is delicious and consistently good, which is honestly what keeps bringing me back. I've also had their bánh mì sandwiches a few times, and they're so good. The bread has that perfect crunch when you bite into it, and the meat is always savory and packed with flavor. Overall, it's just one of those places that's easy to recommend. Great matcha, tasty food, fast service, and a staff that genuinely seems to care about their customers.

    Roast pork banh mi
    Carina S.

    Please don't get discouraged by my review. Everyone has different taste buds and this place might be for you. Located in a busy shopping, there is plenty of parking but the area does get really busy so I recommend not coming at peak times. Luckily you can order online and pick up your food. There are about 5 tables spread about the cafe with seating. The place was clean and had AC. The staff were friendly and gave helpful suggestions. The service was fast as well. I ordered the roasted pork Banh mi. Personally, the sandwich didn't do it for me. I felt like they could have cut the cucumbers smaller, like shredded or chop them so you don't have this slab of veggie you're gnawing at as you take a bite. I agree with other Yelpers that the price vs the size, it's a little on the expensive side given what you get. It tasted a little bland for me and when you did get to some of the sauce, it was on the sweeter side than what I've had in the past at other places. What I noticed is a lot of people come here for the drinks. After all they are called a cafe and on their sign they list coffee as the first thing. I didn't order a drink but their menu seemed very popular and people seemed to enjoy jt. They do offer free water cups if you don't want to purchase a drink. They do have QR code menus and you can order online or call your order in if you don't want to order in the cafe. Overall, I think it's an up and coming small business that people should give a try. It might be for you.

    Dan A.

    When I first dated a Vietnamese woman, some years ago, I knew next to nothing about Viet cuisine let alone coffee culture. Now, Vietnamese coffee is more prevalent as the US is in its third wave of coffee. But through the years - I have not had a Vietnamese Egg Coffee... Cà Phê Trứng...until the other week at Sip Cafe in the City Square Shopping Center. I believe they opened this January. I had their Egg Cream Latte ( as they reference it ) and it was very good. Viertnamese coffee uses robusta beans and it's brewed strong. Egg yolks are whipped with condensed milk to create a velvety foam...very refreshing and eye-opening - as in not for the caffeine-sensitive. Also, tried their Iced Mango Coconut Cloud Matcha...a special, posted on their counter. It was quite good. They have bahn mi and and serve a few pastries. Open daily from 800a to 400p. Floor space has enough room for 4 tables. Plenty of parking in the shoppitcenter though it can get very busy during peak hours. Metered stalls are on Kohou Street.

    Banana Cream Matcha (Oat Milk)
    Kyra K.

    Enjoyed my sip at Sip Cafe! As a matcha girlie, I was taken here by Li Y. to fill my matcha fix. Matchas are decent, and it's nice they offer food offerings. We came on a holiday morning, not too crowded. The cafe is moderately sized, with a few tables. Not much decor, just a chill space. Ordering was a breeze: look at the menu, order at the register, and wait for your drinks to be called out. The service was kind and helpful. I was indecisive because there were lots of matcha options, but ultimately went for what they're best known for -- Banana Cream Matcha with Oat Milk. The matcha was good, with a not-too-strong profile, and I could taste the light banana. I would say it was decent compared to other matcha shops. I'd be curious to try their other offerings. Sip Cafe is located in City Square Shopping Center. Parking is available throughout the plaza. They're also known for their banh mi, so swing by for a drink and a bite to eat!

    lunch
    Angel H.

    My hubby and I decided to try this place out last week. The shop is small and has six tables that you can sit at. We went around noon on a Saturday. Four out of the six tables were occupied with a few people walking in and doing take out. We ordered the roast pork banh mi $13, nem sausage (grilled beef sausage) banh mi $13, large banana cream matcha $7.50 sub oat milk $0.50 and a small Viet coffee $5. Both banh mis were delicious. My roast pork had crispy skin and it was tender. I would have preferred a little more meat as there was a lot of veggies. Along with the mayo they put this brown sauce (tasted kind of like hoisin sauce) which kicked it up a notch. The banh mis were smaller than what I'm used to. I still left full though, but not my hubby. He eats way more than I do. The Viet coffee was perfect with the condensed milk. My hubby said it was strong, but he's not used to it. It was perfect for me. I loved the banana cream matcha. I couldn't stop picking at the banana cream, haha. If you like banh mis you should give this place a try.

    Khierstin G.

    It was alright. The wait for 2 Banh Mi sandwiches took a severely long time. Don't get me wrong, both The Saigon Classic & Pho Dip were good, but it's not something I'd stand around waiting for.

    Saigon classic
    Char P.

    As soon as you walk in, you are greeted by any employee that is near the window. They have a few different types of drinks and also banh mi. I got the Saigon classic and the strawberry matcha drink. It was very tasty, the size was proportionate to the price and they didn't short me when it came to the amount of meat. My drink was pretty interesting. Nice real sweet treat for myself especially since I just got back to Hawaii in recent weeks. I did go again for their Vietnamese coffee, and unless you are a real coffee person. This is very strong! Also, the space inside is cute but also very tight. So if you plan to eat inside make sure to secure a spot to sit first.

    Viet iced coffee and matcha latte
    Rosie P.

    Another great matcha/cafe spot found!! Love love loveeee the Vietnamese iced coffee! Tastes exactly like the ones in Vietnam. Warning, it is strong and will be keeping you awake for hours! The matcha was also yummy! I asked for no sweetener to enjoy the matcha taste. There is seating available inside and great music playing in the back.

    Victoria C.

    After seeing Sip Cafe's drinks and bahn mis on Instagram, it's been on my list of places to try. I finally had a weekend to check it out. I guess everyone else also had the same idea because there was a line almost out the door when I came on a Saturday afternoon. I didn't realize how popular it was but you could tell people had been waiting around for their food and drinks. I was worried since I had my toddler with me that the order would take long and she was already getting antsy lol. The line went by fast but unfortunately, the bahn mis were already sold out (it was around 1pm). So I just ordered 2 drinks (one for my sister). I got the Egg Cream Latte for myself and a Hojicha Einspanner for my sister. They also have matcha which I will have to come back another time to try. The drinks thankfully were ready fast and they tasted as good as it looked. The Vietnamese coffee was strong and the perfect amount of sweetness. I really enjoyed the egg cream on top. My sister also liked her hojicha. I guess I'll have to try go earlier to get their bahm mis. Sip is located in Kalihi in the City Square Shopping Center. It was pretty easy to find and there is ample parking which is nice. I see why this place is popular!

    Left: banana cream latte Right: banana cream hojicha
    Val S.

    I've always wanted to try Sip and I got to go twice...in a week. The first visit I got a Banana Cream Hojicha. It was so easy to order since they have an online ordering system where I was able to schedule pick up time. The second visit I got the strawberry shortcake hojicha and a pho dip banh mi with the broth. Again, ordering was easy. It's pretty busy during lunch time so parking was a little challenging but we got lucky. Both hojicha drinks were good and refreshing. Between the banana cream and strawberry shortcake, I really liked the banana cream. The pho dip banh mi was also delicious. Dipping the sandwich in the broth really enhanced the taste. I would definitely get it again.

    Matcha Einspanner & Banana Cream Matcha.
    Regine D.

    Went here twice because it's a good spot with ample free parking! It's a small cafe, but they have seating inside if you plan to enjoy your drink/food for a bit. Tried 3 different matchas and they all taste good and on point! The strawberry shortcake is on the sweeter side and also gives a fruity pebbles taste. My favorite is the matcha einspanner. Smooth and creamy. Definitely want to try more of their food next time. I tried the roast pork bahn mi, but didn't like the chewy skin of the pork. I did let the sandwich sit for a bit before eating it, so that is my fault. The pho dip is popular and seems to sell out quickly. The service is also quick. The drinks are made fresh but fast as well as the food. Excited to come back!

    Kristina C.

    We saw Sip on my Instagram and really wanted to try it out. We opted for their drinks because that seemed really highly rated. My favorite is the Egg Cream latte. Since the coffee is so strong and you mix it with cream on top it's like a nice salty and bitter taste. It's super good I highly recommend getting this!! As for the Vietnamese iced coffee that was really good too. It's definitely more on the stronger side so just be prepared!! The reason why I'm not giving this place a 5 star is because it took around 20 minutes to get 2 drinks and they weren't super slammed, which sucked. But at least the drinks were good. Anyways, I'd come back for the drinks only !!

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    Hello Again will have me coming back again! My friend Li Y. recommended we stop by here so I could…read moretry their matcha. I'd been curious about trying their matcha offerings, so I was excited. We came on a holiday morning, and there wasn't anyone inside. The cafe is cute and vibey! Love how pet-friendly it is with the polaroids--I'd definitely bring my pup here. There's also a decent amount of seating to hang out or work at. Service was fine. I ordered at the register, and she made my drink immediately. I was intrigued by their Haupia Matcha Latte. I love all things Haupia, so it seemed like the perfect match. I got the Haupia Matcha Latte with Oat Milk, and it was superb. I loved how creamy it was, how the sweetness of the haupia shone, but the earthiness of the matcha was still there. I'd definitely recommend this drink and am curious about their others. Hello Again is a nice cafe addition to Chinatown. With all the cafes in the area, it's worth a visit if you're a matcha lover like me. Find the cafe off Nuuanu Ave., unassuming on the outside but nicely sized once you go in! Parking is limited to the street or nearby municipal parking.

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    This is for my catering experience with Tea at 1024…read more For Galentines, me and my girlfriends decided to take the experience to us. The ordering process was easy thanks to their amazing staff. Their guidance from online ordering to communication over the phone and text, they made our event successful and memorable. There was 5 of us , with a moderate appetite. So, We went with two orders of the "Catering - Sandwiches TO GO" and one order of the "Catering - Scones TO GO". Then our choice of their teas: 1oz Sakura Cherry Rose and 1oz of their Cookies and Cream, which is great with milk and sugar btw. 1oz =at least 12 pours of the tea. If you want 2oz =24 pours of tea. The sandwiches were also delicious, a cute tiny bite of flavor. Which to this day I wish I ordered more since I'm more of a savory girlie. You can choose the sandwiches from their catering or seasonal menu and it comes in 4 pieces. We ordered: Sandwich flavors 24 pieces 1 Sweet egg salad (4) 1 Smoked Salmon with Dill Creme (4) 1 Nutella & Strawberry (4) 1 roasted veggies & hummus (4) 1 Crab & Cheese (4) 1 Cucumber & Avocado (4) My personal Favorites were the Smoked Salmon with Dill Crème and Roasted veggies & Hummus. The scones only available flavors were vanilla bean & earl grey and it also comes with potted cream and jam packed in a to-go cup. If you decide to host a little tea party with your girlfriends, I highly recommend trying them out.

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