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    4.3 (128 reviews)
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    Outdoor seating
    Good for working
    Dogs allowed

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    Cortado
    Kristina C.

    A hot coffee is a MUST at Try Coffee. I think my favorite is between a Cortado and Flat White. The barista's know what they are doing and my coffee always comes out perfect! The space is super cute, but they might be moving sometime mid this year. Overall, Totally worth a visit and will be coming back to get my coffee :))

    Dan A.

    Trying Try Coffee for the first time in a half-year. They are situated in Ward Center ( which may very well end up like Ward Warehouse ) where there is a dedicated parking garage. About the parking garage: it is a trial navigating and parking inside as it has a very low ceiling and turns that have a difficult sight line. Then it is trying and taxing just to get into the shopping center...from stairs leading to a sub-level to elevators that try your patience. Then you take a creaky elevator. The trifecta from Hell. They have the usual cafe offerings; espresso bar drinks to pour overs. I believe I've had an espresso, iced matcha, and a cortado...a nice trio, as I recall. It is situated within a co-working space. There is a cool, scenic lanai for lunch meetings and coffee trysts. I tried visiting the other day but they close a it early at 1:30p.

    Look for this sign... go to the end of the hallway...
    Nadine C.

    Refreshing beverage at Ward Centre in Honolulu, Hawaii... Located on the third level, Try Coffee is an interesting shop. There's a shared workspace area that seems to be for members. Regular customers can sit outside on the patio. I needed air-conditioning, so I sat near the barista/cashier. The barista was very good! When I ordered a non-dairy matcha Latte, she gave me to option of oat or soy milk and asked if I needed sweetener... yes, please! She then asked if I wanted it hot or iced... iced, please She also asked if my order was for here or "to go". I asked if there was a restroom nearby... yes! Okay, I can stay then! My matcha Latte was just right! It wasn't too bitter nor too sweet! I'll be back if I'm in the area again because it was an efficient system with free parking and great menu selections!

    Seating area
    Irene M.

    Finally giving it a try... On this lazy Sunday morning I like a place to relax and just catch up on things and with some places that are filled to capacity I thought to finally go up to Try Coffee and see what I've been missing out on. Located in Ward Center on the second level above the Rodger Dunn Golf sharing space with Box Jelly is where you'll find them but if you're using the elevator to get up here be sure to go up to level three as the levels are for parking and not the shopping area. The vibe here is just so nice and welcoming as I look through the many items on the menu which majority is coffee they do have great tea selections as well as you know I had to give their Matcha Latte a try with Oatmilk and Soy as their alternative choices it was Soy and did find it okay as it was nice and light. Lots of seating area all are outdoors with a slight roof to shade some of the seating which I did manage to find and enjoyed the nice Hawaiian breeze and is nice that I was able to bring outdoor foods to enjoy as well and did so with my Ajitama that I just picked up down the street. It's a shame that they do close early weekends is 3pm and weekdays 1pm as I could see myself getting a lot done since it's such a chill outdoorsy spot not a lot of talking as many are working as well it's sort of a simplistic vibe and nothing better on this Sunday afternoon. Thank you!

    Walk all the way to your right in Box Jelly
    Gail U.

    My coffee buddy Yelp Elite extraordinaire aka Prolific Yelp Elite and recently an All Star designation friend and I met at Try Coffee located at Ward Center. If you park in the structure go up to level 3 A and walk to your far right to find this venue. Their banana bread slice heated up is worth making a stop here, perfectly made with a toasted crispy outer edge, yum! Thankyou for treating me to a large Matcha Latte, Jackie K. Beautiful deep green color with a barista's pretty design added on top was brought to our table with a full on chessboard and pieces already on it. We enjoyed catching up exactly two hours when the speaker began blasting music a few feet from my ear at 12 noon. That was the signal to say au revoir .

    Try cycle coffee subscription...look forward to pour over from a different roaster every month
    Taryn L.

    I love TryCoffee. TK and Ariel, the dream team or TryCoffee are great. Every morning there's the same bunch of coffee regulars. There is a wonderful selection of pour overs which doesn't last very long on their shelf but that means u get to try another coffee roaster all the time and that they usually don't order a lot and have a rather large following. I belong to the monthly subscription. At least then I'm guaranteed some great coffee selections even some higher end brews. This place gets so busy that at times they run out of coffee for pour overs. But it's ok...I honestly wish they would have more food options though. At least there is Talis bagels downstairs, holy grails, and Whole Foods across the street. It will be one sad day once ward center closes down and try coffee has to find a new home. Hopefully they can find a space close by.

    Really great, experimental beans out of Berkley
    Matt S.

    Hands down, the best coffee on Oahu. If you're staying in Waikiki, take the 12-minute Uber or walk the 40 minutes it'll take to get there. I guarantee it's good. A couple things you have to keep in mind. Try Coffee is about coffee, not drinks. If you want that lilikoi puff float with sweet and condensed macadamia nut nonsense, then do not come here. That is not coffee. That is sugar. And you're better off at the hotel coffee shop than a place of quality. TK is the owner and is super nice. He's been in the industry for a while and he knows his coffee. If you're nice enough and has time, he'll have a conversation with you and give you a great experience. Daniel is also solid. He makes a great flat white and has been in the food industry for a long time. The rest of the team is just as solid. Super nice and incredibly knowledgeable. Try Coffee has built a staff you don't often find on island. They have rotating beans from coffee shops all over the world. TK had me try one of the most expensive coffees I never thought I would experience from Hydrangea Coffee Roasters based out in Berkeley, CA. It was funky and bright with floral and pineapple notes, along with a slight cognac undertone. Basically, it was a cup that was so complex it made me question my existence. And I can thank Try Coffee for that experience. The outdoor seating is nice, but here in Hawaii it can be brutal, so try to get something with shade. There are a lot of seating options. It's cute. Outdoors. They have plants and they have pop-up shades. It also shares the space with a shared workspace, so a lot of people are having meetings, working, and just hanging out. I've never felt these groups have interrupted my experience, which is what I'm looking for in a coffee shop. Overall, I give Try Coffee 7/5 stars. Anyone that says different can buy me a cup of coffee here and we can discuss your arguments otherwise. You won't win though *wink*

    Jessica R.

    I had no idea there was a coffee shop here lol it is hidden above fat cheeks. They are a cute place with a huge space to chill and hangout in. The balcony area is sooo spacious. The coffee menu was alright for me, not that much choices to choose from or any signature drinks. You basically put together what you want lol I got an Mac nut coconut iced latte. The drink was good. The service was good. Very friendly.

    It's worth going for the view.
    Jim C.

    Not the most well known coffee shop in the area. Might be worth the effort if you want to get some quality quiet time. Try Coffee is situated in share work space at the end of the second floor of the Ward Center. It's open to all but mostly serve the members of the work space. The nice thing of it all is that they have an open air seating area on the balcony.

    Outside seatings
    Thy V.

    Checked this place out as a part of my search for the perfect wfh coffee shops. I'm hesitantly giving it a 4/5 and might not come back:( Main reason being there is no wifi and closes quite early (1PM) + Space: The space for the coffee shop is outside patio only, which I didn't mind because the space is very pretty and nice on a good sunny day. There are 1-2 charging plugs. Parking is free at the structure for the building. As mentioned, there is no wifi. The barista is nice. + Drink: I got the Iced Latte and it was 4/5. Slightly watered down taste but the coffee itself is good. Reasonably priced at $6.5. My friend said her black coffee was good.

    Iced matcha latte.
    Natalie A.

    On the hunt for the best matcha on island and this isn't even close. Matcha tastes similar to the culinary grade Ito En from Costco. Ironically I did not try the coffee, but as for the matcha, wouldn't recommend. The barista was very nice though. 5 stars for him.

    Their menu.
    Cindy F.

    My hubby and I were in the mood to try something new so we Yelped it and came across this place. Because it was early Saturday morning, it was not a problem finding parking. The barista was sweet but I was not overly excited about the menu selection. My better half ordered a Red Eye and I had a mocha with a toasted slice of banana bread. I don't know what I was expecting but having a bag of Miracle Grow plant soil next to the table and other tables with potting-in-progress was okay, I guess. Since it appeared that the barista was the only person working, I really didn't expect much - she was quite busy filling orders. I've got to say that I really enjoyed the slight crunchiness of the banana bread. My hubby and I agreed that the coffee was nothing to write home about. Although my hubby is a dark roast fan, he said that the coffee tasted burnt. As a light roast person, I'm glad that I asked for a mocha - I don't think that could have finished my small drink. Honestly, was a share office space, it seems convenient and great idea to have the coffee bar. But, if you are looking for a more coffee cafe experience I'm sure that there are other choices.

    Call cold brew coffee with the cinnamon and half-and-half
    Miyoung M.

    The coffee taste out of ordinary, strong aroma, and I ordered cold brew coffee. TK barista has an amazing knowledge of coffee. I love talking about coffee. Great location, beautiful ambience.

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    excellent service, coffee and ambiance. Perfect spot to study. Will be back again soon.

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    The espresso was weak and overpriced...I expected more from a place that claims to serve Kona coffee, which I don't think it really was?

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    Great, attentive staff. Had an iced mocha that went well on the bright sunny day. Will be back for sure

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    Ask the Community - Try Coffee

    Are there umbrellas on the lanai yet?

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