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Top Tea + Espresso

4.4 (171 reviews)
Open • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Updated over 3 months ago

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2 medium sized Brown Sugar Tiger Milk drinks with boba
Amber R.

Came here on Feb. 18th because I was really craving boba so I got 1 for me & 1 for my grandma and its still the absolute best for both of us and she genuinely gets so excited when I ask her if she wants a drink too because she hardly ever comes to this side of the island unless she absolutely has to for something health related so definitely will continue to come here!

Brown sugar and Ube Taro
Michelle S.

This t-shirt might be hard to find but if you look for the Times Supermarket and nice day Chinese restaurant it's just around the corner. A huge assortment of drinks to choose from which you can vary the sugar and Ice level which I appreciate. They also have dairy Alternatives which I definitely appreciate! I got the Ube Taro milk tea with pudding soy milk light ice and zero sugar. My friend got the brown sugar milk tea with boba. The bobaristas were friendly, our drinks came out fast and tasted great! There are some tables outside so you could sit and enjoy your drink and it looks like they also offer a small menu of food but we didn't get any.

Jasmine milk tea with Oreo
Lili A.

Hard to find boba spots with so many options! The Tea was so flavorful and we enjoyed all the drinks. I recommend this spot

Lava  Flow Smoothie
Emily L.

Amazing once again. Everytime I go, I love their drinks. My absolute favorite is the Strawberry Black Milk Tea, half sweet.

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Lou C.

I came here with a group of my former coworkers from almost 20 years ago. One suggested to meet at the boba tea shop at Liliha Square. She didn't tell me the name. I had to coordinate with my other coworkers. She finally revealed the name when she arrived at Top Tea + Espresso next to Subway. I normally research the restaurants before I get there. So, I would know what to order from reading the reviews from everyone local. This time, I did a quick glance at the pictures people posted. There were too many to choose from. I ended up getting my usual Honeydew with tapioca balls aka boba. The drink tasted ok and the price was really reasonable. I was complaining about the weak straw until my local friend told me it was because they used biodegradable straws. Ah ok. It cracked all over the directions. I couldn't use it to suck up the boba. I had to use a spoon to scoop them out. The location is kind of funky. We sat at the concrete table on the walkway. There were transients walking toward the public restroom. Quite a scene that busy night. Oh. One more thing. Don't be mistaken this "Top Tea" with "Tea Top", which is an international franchise from Taiwan and the mainland. This is definitely a locally owned and operated restaurant on Oahu.

Egg tarts & my Iced Americano
Hazel M.

Located around the corner of Times this unassuming shop is my boyfriend's favorite place to get an iced americano. They offer a variety of drinks and desserts and have a few tables inside where you can sit and enjoy their offerings. We're always greeted with a smile and enjoy their service even if it's brief. On our last visit we got to try their egg tarts, they were freshly baked so we tried our best to let them cool before sinking our teeth in them and they were so yummy. Not too sweet & the crust was light & flaky, just how we like them. They participate in Five Stars so make sure you always put your number in to rack up those rewards!

Menu (1/3) as of March 2024
Rachael K.

Lately, price of boba is climbing and quality is declining. But Top Tea knows how to make a perfect bubble tea, and their prices are more than reasonable! I'm not in the Kalihi area often but when I am, I stop by Top Tea + Espresso because (1) Their teas and smoothies taste fresh! (2) Their boba is perfectly sweetened and the texture is delightfully chewy. (3) Customer service is excellent. The staff is always kind, friendly and happy! Today, I enjoyed a large mango green tea, 50% sweetness with boba. It was exactly what I wanted. Craving satisfied! My boyfriend enjoyed his mango peach smoothie with boba. Tip: You cannot adjust sweetness for smoothies. Also, you can choose up to 2 flavors!

Menu April 2025
Fate L.

Very neat store and it make the drink in decent time. Is another hidden gem that you don't want to missed it. This is another place you can get nice drink and they also offer ice cream too.

Thai Tea. 75% sweetness.
Bella B.

Patient, kind service. Delicious. Refreshing. Small venue; 4 tables inside; seats about 16. Milk options include whole, almond, and soy. We sat outside tables; posted sign says limited to 1 hour.

The amount of ice they put is unbelievable, it fills almost the entire cup and leaves very little actual drink.

ube black milk tea and black milk tea with boba

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6 years ago

Best tea on the island. Oolong milk tea is sooo good. Gf gets the fruit teas and she loves it

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5 years ago

Great tasting honeydew smoothies!!! Friendly workers. Wish they offer specials occasionally.

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Ask the Community - Top Tea + Espresso

Do you have and sugar free options? I'd love to pay for a black coffee drink with crushed ice, no dairy and no sugar (I'm diabetic). Or tea would work, too. Thank you.

Yes. We do. You might order Americano which is black coffee. For tea options: plain tea like black tea, green tea or oolong tea. For milk tea options: we use non-dairy… Read more

What are their current hours of operation?

We currently open from 11a to 6p daily until further notice. Thank you

What is "Top's Black Milk Tea"? How does it differ from the regular "Black Milk Tea"?

It is steeped longer so the tea is stronger in taste

Do they have brown sugar milk tea and cheese toping?

Hi there, Yes, we do! Thanks

What flavor is Okinawa flavored milk tea? Is it a type of brown sugar?

Hi There, You’re right. Okinawa flavored milk tea is like Okinawan Brown Sugar. It’s slightly different than regular brown sugar taste

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A newly met Yelp friend, Irene M…read more (https://www.yelp.com/user_details?userid=PtyUDtn4Is6S0TFRW9EOLQ), introduced me to this business when I mentioned my impending KCC farmers market visit. After walking the aisles, I saw their prominent sign at their stand as well as the crowd around it (). We studied the menu as we waited our turn with three people ahead of us. It was an easy decision for me with my propensity for pineapple drinks in ordering the Ginger Kolada (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=emfkmx2ayYTc9WInmUryjA). I was a little worried about the ginger flavor overwhelming the coconut and pineapple flavors but they were quickly dispelled. This was a refreshing drink and the ginger added a crispness to it along with the mint. I would get this again. My friend enjoyed his hibiscus drink. After ordering, we walked to the left of the tent where they made an expediting station. As drinks were made, the attentive gal called out order numbers. After a 6-7 minute wait, we were on our way. It was interesting to watch the mixologist craft the drinks akin to watching a bartender at work. I look forward to stopping here again and perhaps trying a seasonal flavor. If not, that Kolada will do.

Not being gingerly of how amazing Pacifikool is!…read more Found them at the recent Food and New Product Show at the Blaisdell and the first thing I noticed is how stunning their drinks are :) me and my besties both stopped in our tracks and were just at awe at the same time trying to narrow down our choices to which one to have. As we are very similar in foodie like we both got the Peaceful Gratitude "Matcha Ginger Latte" which had the not of today's special and is the reason for ordering it as if it's not always available you need to try it and come on it's Matcha! Watching the staff put it together is like a bartender magic using 100% pure hand-crafted Hawaiian ginger is exactly something we both need as we both came straight from a long day at work the exhaust we both have was strengthen by this amazing sip we both inhaled...not before we cheers to ourselves lol! The vibe the staff exhume is just incredible so happy, friendly and willing for us to get that pic we really wanted as these drinks are just almost too stunning to sip. You can also find them at the KCC market on Saturday and Thursday nights in Kailua you must give this cool place a try! Thank you!

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It's damn good. They give so much food and the quality never falters. Kalihi has some of the BEST…read morefood places - it's no secret. This place definitely lives up to the hype of Kalihi's food joints. Garlic chicken was flavorful and plenty, and that Teriyaki combo plate was bursting at the seams. So much delicious food. Couldn't finish in one sitting (of course those plates were gigantic) so was able to have it for dinner as well! There was some dine-in sitting, but it's basically a take-out and sit down vibe. The service was quick and helpful. They call out your order for you to pick up and you can sit down and eat, or take it home. Had lots of locals hanging around so that's how you know this place is legit - which it is. Would definitely come back if in the area again. This place has delicious food.

I saw a post on Facebook's "808 Best Lunch Wagons, Restaurants and Entertainment" group about Lucky…read moreBox's Hamburger Steak plate. The pic they posted looked good and was said to be tasty so decided to give it a try. I ordered that for my husband and the Roast Pork with gravy $11.99 special for me. The menu with specials are taped to their window as you enter the restaurant. Ordered both with gravy on the rice...no extra charge. Yay! The hamburger steak was okay but we both thought it was a little salty. As for the roast pork, it was tender and tasty. They gave a lot...6 pieces to be exact. I would definitely order this again! Both plates fed us for 2+ meals each.

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Cute interior!
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I love this place. I come time and time again…read more I got the monkey kine smoothie and the steak sandwich. Though my favorite is the steak wrap. I love the little cacao nibs in the smoothie. The sandwich was so good. Omg. So many flavors. I always never order steak, but I always do when at Nala.

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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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Haupia Matcha Latte (Oat Milk)
Haupia Matcha Latte (Oat Milk)
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Haupia Matcha Latte is yummy!

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