Cute little gem found in the Royal Waikiki Food Hall on the 2nd floor. Coffees are all pour over…read morewhich is a plus! The service is fast and the girl behind the counter was friendly. Got the Aloha latte, smooth and delicious! Also got the strawberry matcha latte w/boba. Boba balls were nice and chewy and there was a lot at the bottom of the cup! Great drinks overall! Would definitely come back again!

I was really excited to try mini monster cafe after seeing all the great yelp reviews and their…read moreadorable glass bear honolulu souvenir cup. Their acai bowls and drinks sounded delicious and I was looking forward to checking them out. Unfortunately the customer service completely changed my mind. There was only 1 customer ahead of me, yet I waited over 20 minutes without any acknowledgement. No one greeted me. No one said they would be right with me or even made eye contact. To make matters worse another customer and her child walked up and were able to cut in front of me without anyone noticing or correcting. I understand places get busy and I dont mind waiting when acknowledged. There was only 1 worker and she was too busy to notice her surroundings. I decided to leave without ordering. I was really hoping to enjou this place but first impressions matter. Hopefully the customer service improves because the menu looks great.

Sooo expensive and so hot inside Also so overpriced…read more It was like $8 for a medium cup I asked for a strawberry green tea and received a weird colored milky strawberry drink Tasted like bubblegum I couldn't even finish the whole thing

I came across this place while walking around near the hotel. The word "boba" caught my attention…read morebecause I haven't had any since vacation starts. The first time I stopped by it was closed and so I came back the next day around noon. Once I walked in it's a small place. Looking at the wall to your left you'll see jams for sales. There's lots of flavor I wish I could bring back home but my luggage is so full. I came here for my boba fix so I'm doing just that. You can order and pay from the iPad. I saw other customers order spam musubi here and you can add toppings to it too. Of course milk tea here can't compare to the one back home in LA but I really wanted one. Lots of milk and not much on the tea. I would suggest checking out spam musubi and jams here if you're nearby.

Craving an afternoon pick-me-up, I came by Junbi at the Royal Hawaiian shopping center for a cheeky…read morelittle matcha. I've had their matcha soft serve before, which is 10/10 would recommend. You can add fruit purees (like strawberry, pog, taro vanilla), toppings, and a dusting like matcha or li hing. I usually go for their classic matcha soft serve without any add-ons and it's so good. On my most recent visit I tried out their guava matcha. I was between the strawberry or guava, and they said that their guava was a top seller. I saw that one of their seasonal drinks had a strawberry cold foam, and asked if I could add that onto my guava matcha but unfortunately they were out of the strawberry cold foam but I feel like that would be such a good combo. The drink came out super quick after ordering and I drank up the matcha almost just as quickly!

For what used to be the small size they now charge is about $9 and half the size they used to be…read morefor the same price. They say it's about maintaining quality with higher costs but makes no sense when the larger drinks just used to have the same amount of matcha with more milk also matcha prices have increased they have not gone up 150%. Now they use the cheapest cup possible taking away every once of value. You're better off getting matcha at Starbucks with these prices and massive decline in quality and size. The matcha doesn't taste as good as it used to either which is sad. The staff is friendly. The location is great around all the shopping and clean.

We stopped by this café today -- as we do almost every day -- for our daily coffee ritual, and we…read morewere really impressed! We ordered the Lucky Macadamia Latte and the Caramel Macchiato, and both were absolutely delicious. Rich, smooth, and full of flavor -- exactly what we were hoping for to start our day right. What made the experience even better is that this location is more than just a coffee spot -- it's part of a larger food court area with plenty of tables and a really nice, relaxed atmosphere. The air conditioning works just perfectly here (not too cold, not stuffy), which is such a relief on a warm Hawaiian day. There's a great variety of food options too -- from fresh sushi to burritos, tacos, and even burgers that looked super tasty. It's convenient, clean, and the service was friendly and quick. If you're in the area and looking for a place to grab a great cup of coffee and maybe even enjoy a full meal, I definitely recommend checking out this spot. We'll be coming back for sure!

The ambience is cozy and cute with some outdoor seating and indoor but very open and breezy. The…read moremusic is nice with some oldies playing. The service is great here! The lady at the register kindly answered my questions about the menu. The drinks are unique. What I love is that they have more than one option for milk. Macadamia nut and coconut for example. The coconut coffee was so good I literally finished it in like 5 min and got another one! I have never done that in my life! lol Only thing is I wish they would open earlier so I can get my coffee fix before noon!

Timing is everything. Reading fine print and asking…read morequestions help too. My local friend shared a link about Stix Asia celebrating its one year anniversary. There were a series of promotions and, when our group was discussing a dinner spot on Saturday evening in early February, I suggested picking a restaurant there. Before walking the aisles, my friend and I went to the information desk and asked whether that Saturday's promotion offer was still available. The lady confirmed that there were redemption coupons still available so we planned accordingly. After dining at the noodle restaurant in the back, we explained the promotion to our fellow diners and paid for our meals so that all interested guests would be able to enjoy this perk. For spending $20 on a meal, we were given a coupon to get a free cup of sorbet here. Being right next to the information desk, this store is to the far left, near the exit doors and stairs. In redeeming our coupons, we patiently waited as the young lady scooped our cup of sorbet. mango sorbet (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=ctKL8zyt4Jhz0wy6NXfJEA&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q). The promotion didn't lend any choice in flavors but I must say that I enjoyed that sorbet, perfectly icy after a hot bowl of noodles. The young lady was patient as the five of us each had coupons. As we were about to leave, a gentleman shared with us the background of their company which was interesting and helpful. Always great to support local businesses. On our next visit to Stix, if I still have stomach space... highly likely..., I will stop in and try some of their other offerings whether it be sorbet or gelato. And thank you for the promotion to give us a free opportunity to experience your business.

The staff there are always very friendly! Not to mention their gelato and the ice cream from nana…read moregreen tea next door that they also run are both delicious, and you'll find at least one flavor that will tickle your fancy! Their strawberry cheesecake is very creamy and flavorful but not heavy at all. Mango sorbet is good if you want something light. Their black sesame is very flavorful with bits of black sesame as that's what I sampled and I think that's what I'll order next time! What a great way to finish off a meal. Stix Asia has everything you need for a fun food adventure!

Cute place! Their logo is nice and the shop itself is cute! I got their iced cocomac latte that has…read morecoconut, macadamia nut and Hawaiian sea salt. I like that the coconut and macadamia were not too strong and overpowering each other. Surprisingly I could taste a bit of both. Often times coconut will overpower so I'm glad that it didn't. Atmosphere - Cute, clean place. They have some outside seating in front, only enough for 2 - 4 people. They have a lanai area that they were working on when we went about a month ago so that's cool! Service - Friendly and will answer your questions and provide recommendations. I tend to ask whether the flavor of the drink is stronger when it's hot or cold. Cost - $8 not including tax and tip. Parking - This is in Waikiki so we walked from where we parked in the International Market Place since we were there for something else. You can look for street parking but there's definitely parking structures around. Location - Careful not to miss it because it looks like it's in a building complex type of thing. It's on the first floor/street level. My google maps was pointing me to the wrong location, a block off but their sign is pretty big and clear to see! I would get their iced cocomac latte again!

Waikiki is filled with coffee spots in the large malls, bigger chains, and especially with hordes…read moreof tourists. Other "popular" spots often have lines out the door from people that don't know any better, and they pay outrageous prices for mediocre coffee. Cafe Nene is the antithesis of this. It's a small, local feeling spot with a small and focused menu, but with signature drinks that will wow you. A mere 3 minutes away from other tourist traps, Cafe Nene is well worth visiting. The Cocomac Latte is a significant improvement on the drink you'll find on many menus in the area. I prefer it as-is, but for those that want a slightly less sweet drink, ask for it half sweet. The star of the show, however, is the Golden Nene Latte. This incredibly creative drink is composed of ghee, maple syrup, and Hawaiian sea salt. The nuttiness of the ghee comes through without being overpowering, and unlike the Cocomac Latte, the Golden Nene is borderline savory, something truly unique for coffee lovers. This is a place that I genuinely hope will see a lot of success. The coffee is creative, high quality, and the folks running it are incredibly friendly.

The mango sticky rice is so creamy and the rice has a perfect texture. The peach berry freeze with…read morecrystal jelly is also very delicious. Staff is very helpful when ordering drinks, they also have good recommendations. The tables are usually always clean and the seats are comfortable.

Service 1/5 The two staff members were chatty with each…read moreother and unwelcoming to any customers, not even giving a glance. Ambiance 2/5 Even on a hot day, it was actually freezing inside the shop. We sat outside instead. The place looked a little unwelcoming to sit in and it was not clean with the trashcan overflowing. Makes me wonder how clean their kitchen is. Food 4/5 In comparison to Hui Lau Shan, it's not up there but it did hit the spot. Overall enjoyed my mango/pomelo/sago.

My usual morning stop for coffee when I'm on the island. I usually go for the cappuccino but I…read moredecided to try the white mocha. It was too sweet for me I should have stuck with my regular. Ube roll was moist and tasty.

This place is located within same building as Basalt, another eatery and a market. After dining at…read morethe Basalt for breakfast, I was able to try a Vietnamese coffee from here. It was really good! The barista was friendly and they work fast as there is usually a line here but they provide quick service.