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.

Hello Again is a cute little spot in Chinatown that's perfect for a quick matcha pick-me-up,…read morewhether you need to get some work done or just relax after strolling the neighborhood. They have small tables and cubicle-style setups with charging ports, so it's easy to settle in, sip, and work if you want. I came mainly to unwind and try a few of their matcha drinks. The banana bread latte is one I personally like, and the haupia matcha has a nice coconut kick. The ube matcha latte was just okay--the matcha overpowered the ube and the flavor kind of drifted. Not sure if the powder was a bit heavy that day or if the water temperature played a role, but I wouldn't order that one again. There are still other flavors I haven't tried, plus milk alternatives like oat milk available. A fun touch is the cameras they place on the tables so you can snap photos of your drink, yourself, friends, or whatever. Just know they may post some of the pics on their social media from time to time--it's a cute way to bring the community together. Hours are short, so check their socials before heading over. Overall, I love the aesthetic of the café and the matcha is decent for a quick fix. I'd definitely come back.

Hands down the best and most unique matcha I've had while in Hawaii (and I tried most of Honolulu's…read moretop Yelp-worthy spots). I do like things on the sweeter side, so if you're not into sweeter matcha, this may not be your cup of tea. But for those who do like sweeter matcha, the pono potions specialty flavored syrups are the best complement to their richly flavored matcha. Their Hapa Matcha (available in the larger size only) was what I tried. It features honey liliko'i (passion fruit) syrup, whole milk, and local honey macnut-pineapple cold foam. You could taste all of the flavors! Such a unique tropical matcha that you can't get anywhere else. I drank it so fast... A few tables in the main area and the connecting side area, with cool displays of goods by local vendors (jewelry, bags, etc.) Great for sitting to hang out with friends. I found paid parking on the side of the street (metered parking).

This review is long overdue! I went here when I was in HI a few months ago, and I ended up coming…read moreback twice because their matcha was SO good. It was honestly one of the best matchas I've ever had in HI. Their pricing isn't too bad but not the cheapest. We got their lilikoi matcha (Hapa Honey Matcha), which was my first time trying it, and it was really good! It's definitely on the sweeter side, though, so just a heads-up if you don't like sweet drinks. For me, it was the perfect amount of sweetness because it wasn't overly sweet. I also loved that they do a little writing design on top of the drink using honey. I thought that was such a cute and unique touch! We also tried the Matcha Manako because it has li hing mango syrup, which we had never seen before. This one was less sweet but still really delicious! My friend also got their tonic drink, but unfortunately, we weren't really fans of it. The flavors didn't mix well together for us, so I wouldn't get that one again. I also like that they sell their own syrups that you can use to make your own drinks at home. I ended up buying their honey lilikoi syrup to bring home because I liked the drink so much. The syrup itself isn't very sweet. I've used it multiple times at home to make my own matcha, and it's been great! They have plenty of indoor seating, and it's not too loud, so I'd say it's a nice spot to hang out or get some work done. The staff is also very friendly and welcoming, which made the experience even better. I also loved that they sell bouquets there, and they were all so pretty! I highly recommend checking this place out if you're in the area!

Did my research to find Kona coffee for my upcoming visit to Vancouver, so I walked from home and…read moretook shelter in Local Joe's to cool off and order some 100% Kona Mauna Kea Estate coffee and have it ground. Liv was so delightful and clearly the right person for the job so I knew I was in the right place. In the meantime I ordered an iced coffee (which was delicious!!!!) and sat down and watched folks come and go. This is clearly a popular local coffee and snack shop so I will keep this place in mind since it's locally owned and operated and their decaf is processed via osmosis, not chemicals. That's a big plus.

A small little coffee shop located in downtown. There are a few tables outside to enjoy your…read morecoffee. I've stopped by twice so far and each time, I've been greeted with friendly service. The tables are usually taken so I just take my drink to go. I ordered a strawberry matcha drink on my first visit and a French Toast latte on my second visit. The second time I went, they didn't know how to make my drink so the girl had to read the ingredients that were listed on their own menu posted on the counter for customers. Maybe hardly anyone orders it or she was new and learning? It did take a while for me to get my coffee. The waiting area is quite small so there wasn't much room for me to go anywhere. Overall, the drinks have been good with a variety of seasonal drinks and specials as well. I'll probably return for my coffee fix as it seems to be one of the few coffee shops in the area open on Sundays. Happy Drinking!

Tried this cafe for the first time recently. I heard about it awhile back but never got the chance…read moreto go. It is located on the same street as the L&L & not far from Liliha Bakery. I love the cozy Japan vibes of this cafe. It's small with limited seating so I recommend doing to-go but it would be nice to have a coffee date here. My bf & I got two drinks to-go -- the matcha latte & yuzu choco oat cold brew. We both really enjoyed our drinks. I also got two bottled drinks -- the ume iced tea & lilikoi lemonade which were also sooo yum. The worker let me sample these two which was nice. I enjoyed the bottled drinks a couple days later, it was a refreshing treat. The staff were friendly & it didn't take long for us to get our drinks. The only challenge may be finding parking as they have only a few stalls in front. We ended up parking a little up the street on the opposite side. It was a short walk to the cafe & well worth it! Will be stopping by again soon for my matcha & tea fix.

Parking: street parking in front of cafe, lot located near the back (park at your own risk)…read more Service: counter service, quick service Ambiance: casual, with a couple tables inside to hang out Food: would recommend their blueberry matcha! cafe offers drinks made to order along with their pre-bottled drinks. Not all the flavors offered in the bottle form are made to order and vice versa. Make sure to check out their rotating specials !

Ali'i Coffee is such a cute little spot in downtown Honolulu. There's paid parking nearby, and they…read morealso offer online ordering, which is great if you're in a hurry. The café itself is on the smaller side, but the menu has a great selection of drinks and food options. I ordered the Royal Ube Matcha Latte over ice, and it was delicious. It's actually one of my favorite places on Oʻahu to get an ube latte--the flavors are balanced well, and you can still taste both the matcha and the ube. What really stood out to me was the staff. Everyone was incredibly friendly and personable. At one point, I genuinely thought a customer was a friend of one of the employees because their conversation felt so natural and welcoming, but they had actually just met. That's the kind of atmosphere they create. The whole shop has a warm, bubbly energy and feels very much like a neighborhood coffee spot where people know each other and enjoy being there. If you're looking for great coffee, friendly service, and a cozy local vibe in downtown Honolulu, Ali'i Coffee is definitely worth checking out.

Cute beach vibe interior!…read more The queen latte - hazelnut and coconut. At first I thought the drink looked a bit too light in color but the coffee itself had a deep flavor. The coconut was not overpowering.

Inside a residential building, kinda hidden. If coming from the parking lot take a left from the…read moreelevator and another left into the narrow hallway and it'll be on the left of the hallway. If coming from the street entrance, just walk on the right hallway past the kid room and it'll be there We also got the bacon egg croissant it was so buttery and yum. Coffee was just basic nothing crazy Strawberry matcha was a 8/10 i like them sweeter Brown sugar matcha 7.5/10 my brother likes it more ceremonial matcha i believe this place uses a sweeter matcha blend They also validate parking. Its $6 every 30 min but we were there for maybe 20min and with validation it was only $2 Would definitely come again! Good service, kind staff

I've been here twice once for breakfast and 2nd for brunch. The service is good and there's lots of…read moreseating that's comfortable and quiet. The breakfast croissant was perfect. Nice crisp bread and the eggs, cheese, and bacon were cooked perfectly. It went well with my iced coffee ($1.50 more). For brunch I had the grilled ham and cheese sandwich with tomato soup and added the iced coffee($1.50). It's right downstairs so super easy, quick, and convenient.

A co-worker and I go out and pick up breakfast a couple of times a week. It's usually dim sum, a…read moremuffin, breakfast bento, or pastries. When we want the latter, we gravitate to Bread House on Maunakea Street. They offer a variety of pastries, some of Asian orientation like red bean buns, char siu bao, and more standard offerings like doughnuts, bread, and rolls. They offer some interesting savory pastries, including an onion roll, which is a light roll with pieces of onion and mayonnaise, some with hot dog or sausage incorporated into the roll, and some strange (to me) rolls with corn and tuna. They sometimes offer blueberry cream cheese scones ... These are delicious, but I haven't seen them offered in a while. My favorites include the onion roll and the chicken curry doughnut. The person running the register could be friendlier, and you need to ask for a bag, otherwise you'll be carrying individual bags of pastries back to your office. I'll give them a 4+ rating for their pastries and a 2.5 for their "friendly" service.

Q: How does the bread court his sweetheart? A: With lots…read moreof flours. Paul C. thoughtfully provided some great goodies from Bread House and they were delicious. I think he probably wanted me to space it out as breakfast for a few days but I couldn't help it. As soon as I saw the hot dog bun, I knew I had to have this savory treat. A hot dog with that unmistakable institutional taste is baked inside a soft, fluffy bread roll with cheese and scallions on top... what's not to love? I enjoyed every bite. A hot dog bun is my usual go-to to grab at any and all Asian pastry shops and finding one in the box Paul C. considerately bestowed was a treat. Come here and gift someone some baked goods. It will surely bring them a smile.

@fortunefoodfinds: "Celebrating National Mango Day with my bes-TEA! A Mango Sago with Grapefruit…read morefor me n' a Cloudy Mango for my mini from FORTUNE TEA. What makes these yuMmmy drinks even sweeter aside from hanging out with my bestie, is that I had enough stamps n' got them both for free!" SERVICE: friendly INTERIOR: limited seating, gets hot inside EXTERIOR: on the corner, near Safeway WAIT TIME: normally fast (5 mins) but I think since there was only 1 person working n' I came right at opening, it took maybe 15 mins (I only paid for 15 mins of parking so I cut it close!) PARKING: metered street right in front n' to the side or free lot around the corner OVERALL COMMENTS: prices are great in my opinion in this day n' age. My usual go-to is their brown sugar milk tea with brown sugar boba or either their mango or strawberry sago with grapefruit. Since it was national mango day, I went with their mango drinks. The mango sago with grapefruit is always refreshing, tasty, n' has great textures. The mini sago is made perfectly. My daughter really enjoyed their cloudy mango. Don't forget to scratch off the scratcher on the drink cups, it could contain a discount for your next visit. I earned enough stamps to fill two stamp cards from previous visits, so you can say I'm a frequent customer!

Matcha matcha very good, nice refreshing Frappuccino 6/5…read more All fruit tea 6/5 very nice tea, not too sweet or overpowering for the orange juice Service very nice to let us eat outside food in. No restrooms available

My ALL TIME FAVORITE coffee shop! Vince and Kelsie, the owners, are incredibly friendly and…read moreinviting. They always remember their regulars and make conversation with all the customers, it creates a very welcoming environment and I enjoy that most about Drip. I love the rotating flavors of beans for the drip coffees, it always gives me something new to try and look forward to. I've also tried the Cold Fashion and enjoyed the balance of the flavors a lot, adding their cold foam adds a good touch of cream in the drink.

Incredible Coffee spot!…read more Specializing in drip coffee with bold flavors. The staff were super friendly and we even got to spend a few minutes with the owner! A great spot to grab a quick drink or sit down and get some work done. relaxing and welcoming atmosphere. If you're ever in chinatown stop by this spot!

I was finally able to try this place due to an invite from a friend of mine who wanted high tea…read moreservice! Parking is always difficult in Chinatown but we both scored meter parking on Nuuanu St not too far from 1024. Walked in and was pleasantly surprised by how cute and kitschy the place looked! There was a group of 3 adorable little girls being patiently taught by a parent how to sip their tea and enjoy the courses. They were dressed like princesses with tiaras and I loved that this place created that type of atmosphere. I wish I had dressed up more! You get to choose your own tea cup and matching plate from various areas and chose one tea that they will refill throughout the tea service. I opted for the Buckingham Palace (Earl Grey and rose?) I think. Would love to try their pu'erh tea options next time! The lunch menu for afternoon tea is so reasonably priced and starts with a salad, two flavors of scones with sweetened clotted cream and a strawberry jam, then 6 finger sandwiches and 3 dessert bites. I will say that the food was a relatively even hit or miss on taste but I did prefer the savory sandwiches to the final dessert options. It's heavy on the carbs but that's afternoon tea for you! Such a fun option in Hawaii if you want to lean into the whimsy and magic of tea time!

My teenage daughter and their friends love this place. They have been here a few times for…read moredifferent occasions, like birthdays. Each time was a very nice experience. Unlike coffee shops, where food and drinks are purchased a la carte, tea service here is a set menu of tea, salad, sandwiches, scones and sweets. The menu can be modified for vegetarians, gluten free, etc. Of course, there's a wide selection of teas to choose from. My daughter's favorite is the sakura cherry rose. She is not a big eater, so the amount of food was more than enough for her. Normally, she can be a picky eater, but maybe the uniqueness and specialness of the place and occasion encouraged her to be open-minded to new things -- and she genuinely enjoyed everything she tried. Staff was especially welcoming and friendly. Located in Chinatown (Nuuanu street) so parking can be a hassle. If you're lucky, you might find street parking. Otherwise, there are a couple municipal parking lots nearby.