I stumbled across Holoholo Cafe & Market when I needed some supplies. Realized that it was a market…read moreand cafe. Location is easy to find, very convenient, and most items generic needed are available for purchase here. The cafe has limited seating available inside. I've gotten my lattes and cappuccinos here every day and sometimes, twice a day. Very kind staff and reasonably priced. Wait time has never been too long, between 10-15 minutes. Would not advise driving here as there is not really any parking available. Walking is best as it's on the main road, on a corner street. Holoholo Cafe and Market ***** FIVE STARS *****

Hawaii is so sweet cute and human life in Hawaii is good vibes and good times...gift shops and…read morestores with snacks..Hawaii is a place for me and I feel connected to Hawaii..I wish I lived 6 hours away..thanks Hawaii

This place has been my absolute favorite for good drinks and breakfast food…read more I was staying at the Outrigger Hotel that is attached to this cafe and I went here almost every single day. Food: 5/5 I was able to try several of their brunch items including their Ham & Cheese Croissant, their Turkey Pest Sandwich, and their Traditional Waffle. Almost all of them were a hit! I especially liked their Turkey Pesto. It paired beautifully with their salad. Their breakfast waffle was also light and fluffy and their fruit was fresh. Drinks: 5/5 I tried their many lattes, coffees, smoothies. Their açaí smoothie was not my favorite because it had a lot of unblended seeds. I did love their leans & green smoothie, it had so many fruits and greens in it, and it also tasted so good. Service: 5/5 This place had wonderful service. All of their servers were so kind and they explained their menu so well. The food and drinks came out pretty timely and everything was fresh to order. Ambiance: 5/5 This place is attached to the Outrigger Hotel so they share a cafe area with the pool. It was beautiful to be able to enjoy breakfast by the poolside. It was giving summer vibes outside. Inside their cafe was very tropical with plants everywhere. I would definitely come back here for the food, the drinks, the happy hour, the ambiance, and the service!

Excellent customer service ! Every employee that I encountered at this place was very welcoming and…read morefriendly. Breakfast items are pretty good and made fresh to order. Tons of different coffees and energy drinks to choose from too. Aroma Cafe isn't too pricey, but isn't cheap either, definitely worth every penny though! Two thumbs, two toes, and a Shaka for Hawaiian Aroma Cafe! Happy eating, my foodies!

Visited Knots Coffee Roasters for breakfast before heading to Koko Head, and it gave me the boost I…read moreneeded. I ordered the breakfast burrito, which was a really reasonable price for the heart of Waikiki. On top of that, it was both big and satisfying. It's mainly made with eggs, potatoes, bell peppers, and cheese, so if you like eggs, you'll enjoy it. Some of my friends thought it had too many eggs and lacked actual meat of some sort, but I thoroughly enjoyed it. The burritos are premade and warmed up after you order, so you can't really make any modifications. You can also order from the restaurant upstairs, but we were told the wait is around 30 minutes. I also tried the strawberry matcha, which was decent but nothing special. It's located on the first floor of a hotel and has plenty of seating, including options for larger groups.

Honestly, I keep coming back because I'm clearly in a toxic relationship with this coffee shop…read more It's my favorite spot, for the convienence and view - but they frequently treat my coffee order like a long-lost friend they forgot to invite to the party. Like, I've ordered coffee and food here before and they've just weiiiiirdly forgotten to make it...multiple times. Today I waited 25 minutes, just vibing with my friend while they finished their food and drink, before realizing I had to ask where MY drink was. They apologized and fixed it immediately, but it's becoming a 'thing.' I'm still going to come here, but I'm honestly looking for a new favorite spot where they don't forget to make my coffee, at a coffee shop. If you go here, bring a book, be prepared to wait, and definitely don't be shy about asking for your drink. It's a test of patience, but the coffee is good when you finally get it!

Coffee in Waikiki isn't cheap, and this place is no exception. We paid about $20 for two iced…read morelattes before tip, so it's definitely on the pricier side. That said, I actually enjoyed the coffee here. My go-to order is the Iced Local Latte, which has great flavor and is the drink that keeps me coming back. My only complaint is that I wish they added more ice since it tends to melt pretty quickly. Compared to the other popular coffee spots nearby, I'd personally rank this just behind Island Vintage. It's a close second and still a solid choice if you're looking for a quality latte. One thing I appreciate is how efficiently they handle the crowds. Even when there's a line, it usually moves pretty quickly. There's also plenty of indoor seating, making it an easy place to relax with a morning coffee before starting the day. Overall, while the prices are on the higher side, the coffee is consistently good, the service is efficient, and it's a comfortable spot to start your morning.

While staycation-ing at the Moana Surfrider, I woke up early and what's better than a morning beach…read morewalk with a coffee? Honolulu Coffee opens at 5:30, and I came by around 6am. No line, but a few others waiting for their drinks / enjoying it in there. Every other time I walked past, there was a line out the door. I got a medium Hawaiian latte with coconut and macadamia nut syrup. Since it was so early, I got it hot. Don't make the same mistake as me, when I was trying to add a dash of cinnamon and way too much came out, so I had to scrape it off the top. After taxes + tips this ends up being an $11 latte. I'm no stranger to an overpriced coffee and when on vacation / staycation, you gotta treat yourself.

* Price: $25 to come play with 15-20 cats for 30 minutes. i…read moreAtmosphere: Clean environment Drinks: They're just canned/bottled drinks-- not like the ones you get in Japan at the cat cafes Food: $3-5 to feed the cats but some of the cats are on special diets Service: Good service, they are very nice in letting you know to stop feeding the cats or remind you that some are biters

A really cute place to visit to escape the stress of vacation. We took our five year old niece…read morehere. We spent over 30 mins with the cats and got to watch them get fed. Towards the end of our time, we were the only ones in the Cafe, so the handlers allowed us to stay a bit longer and talked to my niece about the cats. They do had a snack and drink that comes with the package, but we passed.

We need more plant shops like this on island!…read more I love coming here to get my plant fix. The plants are so beautiful and every time I go, an employee has helped me. It was also very nice because I wanted a specific plant and they took my name down so they can let me know when it comes in. One of my favorite plant shops on island!

Iniital visit the other day to Plantoem...a cafe / plant nursery. It's been open for awhile on…read moreWaialae Avenue in what may be the smallest two-story shopping plaza in town, Lafite Plaza. Go up the ramp to dedicated parking stalls for patrons; avoid the stalls demarcated, reserved. There are street metered stalls along Lafite and, the adjacent structure, Kaimuki Plaza. Plantoem offers a relaxing ambiance upon entrance. Navigate the jungle of plants to access the cafe counter. I requested the Yerba Mate which is only available for in-house. A container with filtered straw was provided alongside a thermal carafe...there was enough hot water for 2.5 servings. The barista was a bit bemused when I ( humorously ) mentioned I swallowed some sediment from the straw...not being used to drinking yerba mate in this traditional way. I felt a little less of a gringo after that beverage. The main dining area is to the left. A nook to the back of the counter is a laptop/device free zone...and I sat in that hideaway...perused a book on interior design ( a few books are available) ...and enjoyed the yerba mate. Hours are from 700a till 500p - Mondays thru Thursdays. Fridays are 700a to 700p. Saturdays are 1000a - 700p. Sundays: 1000a until 500p.

Update....Have you been wanting to try the Erewhon smoothies like the famous Hailey Beiber drink?…read moreWell it's here in Hawaii. It's so good with the chunks of dates . The mint is refreshing and so many health benefits with the blue and glow drink. Also...did you know that Everyday prides on all clean/organic products? They use natural sweeteners no refined sugar and get this....Malk milk IYKYK... this milk brand has no gum or fillers just either almonds or oat with water salt. Coffee is great here. All of the staff is on another level good looking and very helpful. Make this your work/study spot it's a beautiful place good music playing and lots of seating options. By the way Lava is open upstairs with contrast therapy cold plunge and sauna and hyperbaric chambers.

Parking: lot located behind the restaurant…read more Service: take out, the staff offered helpful recommendation on their smoothie offerings Ambiance: cozy, intimate. Has a large sitting area perfect for getting work done or meeting with friends. Food: a wellness cafe that went viral for their erewhon dupe smoothies (pricey, but elevated). Would recommend the minted greens, a take on a mint chocolate chip.

Amazing experience I booked a surf lesson & coffee on Airbnb. Had the best time, staff was super…read morekind and helpful, big shoutout to Peter our instructor. As a beginner he made things super easy to understand and was so kind and accommodating. You will definitely catch your first wave here and the coffee is amazing!! Super chill spot, had lessons away from others in our own part of the beach!!

I had a surf lesson with Peter and it was awesome!! I have never surfed before, but I still caught…read moreso many waves. The board was comfortable and the instructor was sooo helpful. He made sure we had a good experience. I would recommend getting a rash guard since my arms were a bit scratched up, but the rash went away in a day. Also they offer lockers free (if you rent a lock it's $5) and parking is validated nearby at the Embassy Suites (free!) for 4 hrs.