I discovered a hidden gem during our vacation in Oahu, located in Kailua. While parking is limited,…read morethe 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.

Rise and Grind used to be my favorite spot, I would go to them exclusively. Unfortunately, they…read morerecently 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.

TL;DR: Aromatic and high quality coffee including Kona coffee, for take home in bags as well as…read morebrewed at shop. I highly recommend the nitro! It's also located in a cool area with other small businesses including the Manoa Chocolate Factory (you can book a tour). 1/ DRINKS. The nitro brew is smooth, and not too bitter or sour. That's difficult to achieve with nitros but they do a really good job here. You can also get the standard drinks like lattes, americano, and even steamers. They pull espresso with precision. The latte doesn't taste burnt, but rather is rich and smooth and very easy to drink. 2/ TAKE AWAY. You can buy roasted beans whole or ground. They have the top tier Kona coffee at $90 for 12 oz but also more standard roasts for $20 for 12 oz. 3/ SERVICE. The staff and owner are top notch--super friendly and prompt. We managed to order over $100 of beans and got a free canvas bag! They also offer tours of the roastery. We didn't take it, but I'd imagine is a good follow-on tour to the Mano Chocolate Factory tour which is just one block away.

Another YELPTASTIC visit to da Traditional Coffee Roasters Brew House on a YELPTASTIC Sunday…read moreafternoon! Banana Bread Latte is delicious. Somehow that put grandmas baked banana bread flavor inside a coffee cup! Friendly Service overflowing with Aloha and that local vibe of welcome here! Mahalo for that Java Jolt and yummy flavor to savor!

Still love this place!! Service is friendly and quick. Inside is well-lit and nice to sit down and…read moreenjoy their drinks with friends/family. We only come for the rice yogurt drinks which are bomb! They're refreshing, light, have perfect tartness, and have great texture from the sticky rice and thickness! They added more rice yogurt flavors which I want to try, but for now my go-tos are the mango and taro. Also the price is fair!!

I've been to Have Some Tea twice so far and I like it! They have a great variety of drinks…read more I've tried the strawberry mochi smoothie and the signature milk tea with boba. The strawberry mochi smoothie was ok, the smoothie part was good but there was a little too much mochi for me-I felt like I was drinking straight mochi for part of the drink. The milk tea had a nice tea flavor and it wasn't too sweet. My boyfriend really enjoys their guava rice yogurt drink and that one is probably my favorite too! It has such a nice guava flavor and I like the texture and chewiness of the purple rice. The prices for the drinks here are reasonable and they come out fast! A quick, nice stop to get your drink fix.

Holo Holo in Kailua is seriously the cutest little coffee spot. If you're in the area, definitely…read morestop by and support local. The girls are so sweet and friendly. Always good to see a smiling face in the AM before the coffee kicks in, lol. There's also street parking nearby. My go-to is the white chocolate mac nut latte with haupia cold foam (so good). If you're in the mood for something refreshing, their Red Bull infusions are a must, my favorites are the mango berry and POG, both without cream. Probably my current favorite go to spot since I've been working in the area. 1000% worth the visit!

Stumbled upon this place by accident when attending a market in Kailua. I wasn't a big fan of the…read moreKu Kane Cold Brew, but I think that it was just a tad bit too sweet for me. The regular cold brew was a bit better. I think I'll try other drinks from their menu next time. The ambiance is very unique with an outdoor house vibe. It's like you wandered into someone's backyard and everyone is just chilling drinking their cafe drinks in an open-air setting. There were some tables and chairs available outside under some trees and some covered area, but other than that no indoor seating. Service was quick and helpful and they bring your drinks to you while you are waiting.

If you are looking for high-quality coffee and exceptional service, look no further than Sunrise…read moreBrew. Heather is a true expert who genuinely cares about her customers' preferences, and it shows in every cup. Her specialty coffees and cold brews are outstanding and very reasonably priced. What sets Sunrise Brew apart is the ambiance Heather brings to every location. Even as a mobile setup, she creates such a warm, inviting, and 'super cute' aesthetic that instantly brightens your day. I also love the versatility of her business--she can customize her services for events of any size, bringing that same cozy vibe and genuine 'aloha' wherever she goes. A must-try for any coffee lover!

Amazing coffee! So good. I would highly recommend the coffee bottled and using them for your event!!read more

OMG, this is a new find and I love this place!…read more This has quickly become one of my favorite cafes in the east side. The vibe is peaceful, aesthetic, calm, and welcoming, the baristas are incredibly kind, and the drinks are consistently excellent. So far I tried their matcha latte with almond milk and monk fruit and it was tasty, and then also had their version of the shaken espresso. The baristas aren't snobby and willing to customize your drink to fit your preferences which is great! They also have Wi-Fi if you need to work, cute merch, and plenty of space to relax. It's one of those places where you walk in and immediately feel better. I'll definitely be back again and again!

Very cute place. It was next to Cinnamon's (breakfast spot), and my friends and I wanted matcha so…read morewe went here! The menu isn't that big but we came there for the flavored matcha so not bad. I got the Island Matcha, my friend got the mango sticky rice matcha, strawberry matcha, and then a coffee. The island matcha (ube matcha) was great! The baristas were nice and said if I wanted to change it later (because I told them I was deciding on two things) then I can just tell them and they'll swap it out. The ube was pretty strong and it did make my tongue purple. Mixing my drink more the ube definitely overpowered the matcha. The mango sticky rice matcha wasn't really mango sticky rice. It was very coconut flavored and it felt okay. There were no hints of matcha at all. The strawberry matcha tasted like matcha at some points then tasted like straight strawberry milk.

Cute little spot for milk tea & macarons! The birthday cake…read moremacaron was the perfect tasty treat. Milk tea was made as ordered- not too sugary. The only thing that could've improved is the texture of the boba- they were quite firm. Otherwise, great experience and the counterperson was knowledgeable and very kind.

Giving them my two cents…read more.. Literally as I got there it was somewhat full though most already are enjoying their drink and I was behind a couple who ordered some egg waffles and drinks. I'm basically a purist and am detoxing from too much sugary drinks so with a simple order thought it'd be fast...Taiwan Soring Tea no sugar no toppings...just tea he says...yup! Gave him $6.30 since it was $6.28 and next thing I know he was checking on what seems like a new staff and didn't give my change lol! It's two cents and not a big deal but just was watching it all was exhausting though it took longer than expected I got my drink and though they do have some seating in this cozy shop I had more errands to do. Great to see this Kaneohe location since the one in town has closed sadly but love to enjoy a simple tea without any sugar is refreshing. Thank you!

Cute little coffee shop on the way in to Kualoa Ranch. I had the brown sugar latte, there really…read morewasnt anything special about it , just your standard iced latte. It is easy to miss , it's located in a small area right next to what looks like a community center.

If you're familiar with the Key Project, then you're familiar with this location. If you're not,…read morethen I'd recommend looking into them. You can also find them on Instagram. Key Project is a great resource for the local and Hawaiian community but also for guests to Hawai'i who want to learn how to travel here responsibly. Creature Coffee Shop has limited hours and limited parking but you can easily find spots on the street. If youre in the area, o highly recommend stopping by because the coffee and baked goods are tasty and fresh AND you'd be supporting local businesses. It's a win win.