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Honolulu Coffee at Moana Surfrider
2365 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815, United States
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Honolulu Coffee at Moana Surfrider
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Ka
Review №1

One of my favorite location at waikiki. Staffs were really friendly and drinks came out fast and taste great. One of my favorite menu was iced hawaiian latte(coconut and macadamia flavor). Its not extremely sweet but perfectly balanced. I will always go back to this place. Due to covid, they changed hours(check google for hours). Thats the only sad part. Mahalo

Ki
Review №2

Great little coffee shop right outside and connected to to Moana Surfrider! Delicious robust coffee and fast friendly service. Place is bright and spotless... definitely will come here every morning during our fabulous stay.

Ma
Review №3

The best latte I’ve ever had!! I absolutely love their Iced Hawaiian Latte, I wish we had them back where I’m from. The service is always super fast and friendly as well. My husband and I keep going back every morning, and will continue on the rest of our trip.

Je
Review №4

Great spot for coffee in Waikiki! The baristas were so sweet and the coconut milk latte was fantastic (as was the americano)!

De
Review №5

Sweet spot in a nice area for morning acai break or coffee with bakery.

Ar
Review №6

We got the Hawaiian latte, we went back twice. We made sure to buy some coffee to take home. A little pricey but the Swiss and ham croissants were tasty!

Je
Review №7

Overall nice place! I love it!

Ga
Review №8

Came for the convenience, stayed for the coffee & vibes.The baristas here are the friendliest and most patient people I’ve ever come across. They flawlessly handle a line that goes out the door from 6am until about 10 or 11 every day. Majorly impressed by their customer service here.The food is good, my family took a major liking to the quiche in particular. The coffee is even better, the baristas know what they’re doing and you truly can’t go wrong with anything you get here. The espresso is amazing if you’re into that.I don’t usually leave reviews, but I’ve spent a good amount of money and time here while using the space to study and anyone that continues to show this much hospitality in a pandemic deserves some recognition.Also, the music is mostly pretty solid.

Ga
Review №9

I visited 2 days ago and absolutely loved this little coffee shop. It’s very serene, beautifully designed, and has delicious iced lattes. While I was enjoying the cafe the barista kindly reminded each table that the shop was closing in ~5 minutes.Because of that experience, this morning I called to place an order by phone to save time, but was politely redirected to place a mobile order via their website. It was an easy process and I got an email confirmation almost instantly.Fast forward to the pickup process and it wasn’t pleasant. There are no obvious indicators of where to pickup a mobile order. I asked the cashier & she mumbled that the barista at the front was making it. I waited for 10 more minutes and watched about 4 people order and get their drinks from that barista. After 20 minutes had gone by since my order was placed, I asked again. The drinks had been sitting on the counter, melting and ready to go. I could as well have just placed an order in person and skipped the online process and received fresher drinks.2 stars because my first experience was awesome, but ~$7 per latte is too much to pay for a mishap like this.

gr
Review №10

Peaberry coffee is so good!Morning pastries as well ❤️

Ke
Review №11

Really good acai bowls.

Fl
Review №12

Coffee tastes like flavor water and ordering process is chaotic.Yesterday my husband and I wanted to give this spot a try and I had to wait over 30mins for my coffee because the person who took my order input my name as “Lauren” when name is Florida! Then the barista is calling out “Lauren” for over 5mins and I told him that’s probably mine as I’ve been waiting for over 30mins and people never hear my name correctly. He told me no, and proceeded to go about his business. After another 10mins the drinks are still sitting there and of course, there’s no Lauren.I asked how long will it take for two iced lattes as I’ve been waiting for 38mins. He asked if i had a receipt, i said no but i can show you my bank account. He then asked when I ordered and I told him at 7:46a. He then asks a lady to go back through their input and there she sees it per the time, I jotted incorrectly as “Lauren”. He apologizes and then give me the two iced lattes that’s been sitting there for 15mins. I said I ordered to Hawaiian Lattes, not regular. So he pours the Hawaiian syrup in the watered down lattes and hand me two coins for “free coffee” for my inconvenience. The drinks were horrible and I had to throw it out. Waste of my time and my money.I decided to come back today as this is our last day on the island and give it another try since we had two free drinks. This time I ordered the cold brew and my husband ordered a caramel latte and gave them the name “Flo” to prevent the fiasco from the day prior. The cold brew tasted like “flavored water” and the caramel latte tasted slightly better. Again, we had to discard our drinks and decided to walk to Kona’s and wait in their line as they have yet to disappoint.I guess the other reviews were right about the taste of the coffee, it’s as if they reuse their grounds or something. But we’re major coffee and espresso drinkers and to have our mornings off two days in a row, was not what we were hoping for on our last days on the island.I highly recommend they do quality checks with the preparation of their drinks because it’s subpar and to have to wait for that is a crime in itself.I hope no one experience what I experienced as they start off their day on this beautiful island. Mahalo.

30
Review №13

Used to live this place despite the high prices for its great coffee and yummy pastries. Things have changed in two years that we could not come here. Staff is mean. Espresso drinks are a bad excuse (Even drip coffee is better)! Prices are even higher. I will never come back.

Ar
Review №14

Best Kona coffee ever🥰

Ol
Review №15

Great hawaiian coffee experience

St
Review №16

Always a good visit.Friendly , courteous people and a nice place to have an acai bowl .Their rewards program is good too.MAHALO NUI LOA

Le
Review №17

Had an amazing experience here. I ordered a Kona coffee and it was AMAZING! Service here was great too!

Su
Review №18

Try Hawaii Honey Latte if you visit here at first time . It is local menu, a bit too sweet but just enjoy local taste. The place is spacious and near Waikiki beach entrance.

C
Review №19

My husband liked their cold brew the best out of all the popular coffee spots that weve tried including Kona Coffee Purveyors and Island Vintage Coffee. I also liked their coffee but didnt really like the fact that they seem to keep their açaí bowls pre scooped in the freezer. Service was always friendly and they have awesome merchandise. We loved walking over for morning coffees everyday while our stay at the Moana Surfrider.

Ty
Review №20

Decent coffee that if not for its bitterness would be quite good. Delicious pastries and friendly service. The cinnamon buns are particularly good.

Jo
Review №21

At night this place is beautiful the hotel is one of the first I believe on the island very cool just to see it make me want to stay there experience there hospitality and beautiful space on the beach 🏖

Be
Review №22

Coffee and breakfast items (Mango chicken curry croissant, classic acai bowl with almond butter and an 8 oz Lokahi drip coffee) are very good. Line was long but moves fast. Friendly, nice cashier and staff. Will be coming here again!

J
Review №23

Very nice coffee with Hawaiian vibe!

Er
Review №24

Outstanding coffee! Tried the extra fancy blend and was quite satisfied. A little pricey but well worth it. Place is clean and spacious. This branch is easily accessible from the main thoroughfare in Waikiki.

S
Review №25

Love the Macaroons and the coffee is great. This location though doesmt appear to be wheelchair friendly. Maybe we missed that entrance but there were also people leaving strollers outside. If you have time, check out the main location. It is really amazing inside.

An
Review №26

Fantastic Coconut Cappuccino. Food divine will definitely come Bach here again.

Da
Review №27

Nice coffee shop located at the Moana Surfrider Hotel. Good source of coffee, pastries and coffee inspired goods & gifts.

Se
Review №28

Best Rice Krispie treat ever! Would recommend to anyone staying in Honolulu

Ro
Review №29

Fantastic coffee and food. Had a rare Kona variety in a 12oz pour over that was amazing. The toasted banana bread was delicious too. I look forward to trying more here. The açaí bowl looked great and they have smoothies too.

An
Review №30

This is the place for great Honolulu Coffee, there’s always plenty of beautiful smelling coffee and pastries ready for your first fix of the day. Busy and efficient team.

Ni
Review №31

Açaí bowl is a bit pricy, compared to other places

Fa
Review №32

Best coffee I’ve had in Waikiki. The Gibraltar is close to a long mac (if you are from perth) with 2 shots and equal steamed milk, plus a sofa water to rehydrate. 💪

Tr
Review №33

Great Nitro Cold brew!

Ad
Review №34

Great açaí bowl and even better service from Audrey!

Ya
Review №35

Good quality coffee and friendly staff. I love going there

N
Review №36

Wonderful coffee. they are sell beans to go, and some merch/cute trinkets like pins and totes.

Ke
Review №37

My husband LOVED the cold brew!! Also the cinnamon rolls were amazing 😍

De
Review №38

This fancy cafe is near the Waikiki Beach, Hawaii, inside the Westin hotels and resorts. Here I stopped by to take a cup of locally grown Hawaiian Kona coffee. I specially ordered a mocha to be made out of Kona coffee, which was good but nothing extra ordinary. My other friends ordered other fancier options ( written there ), however disappointed to see what they served ( they served just a regular black coffee!)

sa
Review №39

Great place for Hawaiian coffee, I love Hawaiian Latte in the menu.Friendly baristas, and great location. Their desserts and pastries are delicious too.

Si
Review №40

Best Hawaiian latte 😋 and the bacon and egg melt is delicious!

Ni
Review №41

Good coffee spot. They sell coffee beans and lots of nice accessories. It’s get a bit overcrowded but it’s Waikiki and where ever you go it’s like that. Highly recommended 👍🤙🤙

be
Review №42

Coffee Americano tasted very light, next time will ask for something stronger.

Yo
Review №43

Try the ice latte!! Not so milky!! Very strong coffee flavores latte!! Love it!Excellent drink by Waikiki!Next time will def be back to try other menus and Acai bowl

Ka
Review №44

HNL Coffee is my favorite coffee shop in all Hawaii. Deliciously crafted coffees, (with plant based milk options thank you!) best matcha latte’s, açaí bowls, waffles, breakfast, pastries and gifts. They also use real cups and plates! I live here every time I’m in Hawaii!

Lu
Review №45

Their Kona espresso was delicous

Mi
Review №46

Great coffee, service and atmosphere in Waikiki! Be sure to get the Extra Fancy pour-over if you want 100% Kona coffee. Its expensive, but absolutely wonderful.

Di
Review №47

I absolutely love this place ❤️ The stylish logo and nice atmosphere. The coffee is one of the best in Waikiki and the desserts are delicious ☕️ 🍨The café is situated in the same historical building with the Moana Surfrider Resort. Everyone has to visit this great place!

Ed
Review №48

Great location and product

C.
Review №49

One star for waiting in line for 20mins, by the time gets my turn to order, credit card system went bad, cash only and the managers didn’t dress the issue.

Lu
Review №50

Very clean! Great service! And strong tasty coffee!

Ma
Review №51

Pretty good coffee, friendly staff

Ju
Review №52

We stopped here for coffee in the morning, so far the best coffee shop in Honolulu and not far from Waikiki beach.

As
Review №53

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Ro
Review №54

Best coffee in Hawaii, the Hawaiian Latte is a flavor that is unique to the islands and it is delicious. They open early for that jet lag coffee fix. The service is friendly and fast with a price that is very reasonable. Dont settle for that bitter coffee anywhere else, find a Honolulu Coffee shop and enjoy the coffee instead.

Da
Review №55

We absolutely love it here. It’s our first stop on every visit to Waikiki. The Hawaiian Nut Latte (hot or cold) is our favourite and we enjoy sitting in the window watching the people passing. It’s one of our best memories of Hawaii. Mahalo

Si
Review №56

Nice cold brewing coffee

rh
Review №57

The coffee is good here, and I really wanted to give it four stars, but they wanted to charge extra for honey. And abruptly mentioned it when I added the honey myself to my drink which was definitely within reach from the other side of the counter.Also, they keep it a little bit too cold in here.

Sa
Review №58

Fabulous Coffee. We could smell the coffee beans as we were walking in this area and that delicious fragrance lured us in. We visited here each day during our stay in Waikiki as we really enjoy and afternoon cuppa and a sweet treat. They make great a coffee and macrons are also very nice. The staff were friendly and provided good customer service.

Mi
Review №59

Nice coffee shop! Fantastic service and a nice atmosphere. I personally like sweeter coffees, but the flavors were good regardless. Definitely worth a visit!

J
Review №60

The staff are amazing and so are the breakfast burritos!

hi
Review №61

I had an açai bowl with cacao nibs and it was so tasty. It was bigger than expected and couldn’t eat all by myself. Better to share.

Ca
Review №62

I travelled in Hawaii for 2 months. I go to drink Hawaii latte twice a week, but today the clerk seems to be different from ordinary people, very friendly and helpful, happy coffee day❣️If you don’t know what drinks to pick, Hawaii Latte is amazing 😋

Ha
Review №63

Fantastic coffee and friendly service. The location is great too as it’s right by the beach.Thanks for fresh, delicious coffee for the past few days

Ja
Review №64

Ok coffee, good service, a local place fone right. my only complaint, no equal sweetener. good sweets in their pastry case.

Jo
Review №65

Coffee was good, a little pricy. When we waited in a long line to get one cup of coffee, I thought maybe I should buy a bag to bring home. After drinking my coffee that I did enjoy but didn’t think it was worth such a steep price. I’ve had better for less.

De
Review №66

The latte is excellent here although a little pricy. It’s a relaxing place to sit and relax while enjoying a fresh brew.

Ry
Review №67

I wanted the coffee to be better than it was. Actual coffee is two stars, gave one more for the appearance of the shop, food and coffee special creativity.

Ph
Review №68

If you think Starbucks is strong. But a wide array of coffees. Very good

He
Review №69

Great coffee

Ra
Review №70

Soggy $6 croissant and 45 min wait for a cold coffee

Co
Review №71

Best coffee by far to suit the tastes of Australian coffee lovers. I ordered a strong flat white and was pleased to get a coffee as good as the best in Australia.Can be a bit expensive and would like to see shops at more locations

Br
Review №72

The service is exceptional and the Hawaiian Latte with macadamia nut milk is perfection. Such a pretty little coffee shop inside the Moana Surfrider and also a great spot for people watching.

Ph
Review №73

Like this place a lot, great atmosphere, good coffee. It was better when they used to sell waffles, but I guess the food is still decent. Great place to grab a quick breakfast.

Ge
Review №74

Coffee was excellent and they have some yummy gluten free peanut butter bites too!

Yo
Review №75

Really loved the Hawaiian Latte, which adds local flavors (nuts and macademia).

Da
Review №76

Best coffee in the world.

Mo
Review №77

Their house drip coffee is South American (what??!!) and I went back to try the pour-over Kona coffee. I’m sad to say it tasted awful. It was thin and tasted acidic. I’ve had great Kona coffee, but not there.

Ky
Review №78

Love this place so much! Try the Hawaiian latte and the Kona Estate coffee. You wont regret it!

Mi
Review №79

The way to start your day!My latest mission has taken me far west to the island of Oahu. Better known as Honolulu to people off of the island. I arrived late in the evening and with time changes I was able to hang in there without sleeping the entire flight. This in part to a passenger sitting next to me that had been retired from the Airline industry. We had much to discuss during the 6 hour 15 minute flight. This morning I took a walk along Waikiki beach, Kalakaua Ave just outside my hotel, and almost a 4 mile loop according to my GPS and Nike + app on my iPhone. So as one could expect there are most of the Big Name shopping stores, plazas and malls. But I just wanted a cup of this Hawaiian Honolulu coffeee I had heard so much about prior to my arrival. I found one about 5 minute walk from the hotel at 2255 Kalakaua Ave u2028Honolulu, HI 96815.For $5.24 I enjoyed a small cup (8 0z. ) of the Blend of the Day and a rather large oatmeal raisin cookie. I  sampled the coffee first and right away I noticed how Smooth the coffee flavor was in sipping & drinking. So I looked at purchasing a bag for my return trip home. Average price is from $9.95 to as much as $49.95 per half pound. I will ponder whether or not to bring a pound home after I search the area some more for better and possibly lower prices. Thanks for reading.

Mi
Review №80

Great spot for delicious coffees and breakfasts. The cranberry scone warmed up with a Cappuccino is an excellent start to my day. Make sure to get a stamp card to get a free coffee every 10 purchases. The Acai bowls are a perfect addition, and the granola is fantastic.!!

Kr
Review №81

My husband and I liked coming here for an after dinner coffee and dessert. Good coffee with a great selection of actual desserts. I always opted for the French Macaroons which were delicious!

Mi
Review №82

Really nice little coffee shop that even offers more earth friendly metal reusable straws. They offer a wide variety of local roasted beans and prices range up to about $60 for a pound of Kona. Average prices for drinks. Pretty good barista who was very friendly and polite.Great place to stop and refresh while walking the shoppes near Waikiki beach.

Th
Review №83

Good coffee for the average person and good options for the coffee enthusiast. My husband had pour over and loved it. There are some tea options. They make a good matcha latte.

An
Review №84

Always look forward to going to Honolulu Coffee Company whenever we are in Waikiki or Ala Moana Mall. The Moana Surfrider store has a very nice setting and makes you feel like youre on vacation though so I much prefer that one. Steven G will make you an excellent drink if hes working when you are there. Ask for Steven when you go to Honolulu Coffee Company in Waikiki!

Mi
Review №85

Super friendly staff and quick service. The Hawaiian Latte was really good, as was the Kona Coffee Choco Chip muffin. Shorter line than Starbucks, better tasting coffee. If you need a pick me up, stop in and get your coffee on ice.

Da
Review №86

Id give 3.5 if I could. A solid macchiato, but the coffee tasted slightly burned.

Jo
Review №87

Very knowledgeable staff. Make sure to ask questions, it always makes for a better experience.

Ke
Review №88

Quaint little shop with great breakfast choices and over the top coffee.

Ba
Review №89

The staff in the shop were really kind and helpful. I visited this shop because I had read a positive comment on a travel book. When I actually went there, the atmosphere of the shop is so cosy and beautiful, and staff smiled and served on top of the coffee and acai bowl. I really appreciate their help.

Te
Review №90

The packaged coffee is very pricey. But enjoyed the cold brew.

Ch
Review №91

Cappuccino and espresso were excellent. Shortbread cookies were delicious.Im not a fan of brewed coffee, but I tasted and purchased some 100% kona beans to bring home to friends.

Sh
Review №92

Really first-rate coffee. I am kindof a coffee snob, and agree that the coffee here is excellent, some of the best Ive had- and I have lived in Seattle and Sydney, so Ive got high expectations. Like one of the other reviewers mentioned, there are not too many places that make coffee better than I can at home, but this is one of them. Deserts are also good-try the lemon mousse.

To
Review №93

The Hawaiian Latte is amazing. I dont know what makes it Hawaiian but its good.Long line ups but service is fast.Just like everything in Hawaii be prepared to pay. Large Hawaiian Latte $6.50 USD = $8.50 CAD.

Jo
Review №94

Friendly staff, central location, great coffee.

ml
Review №95

I always order the Nutty Hawaiian Latte! A delightful treat :-) & they also do art in the foam of ur latte! Usually the service there is cheery unless they are very busy. A very nice break from ☆bucks!

Sy
Review №96

Good coffee. Non-existent customer service.

Ro
Review №97

A convenient locations to get a great cup of coffee just a couple of steps from the sand on the beach.

Ch
Review №98

Food was tasty for what it was (pre-prepared). Coffee was great. Baristas are very friendly. Prices are high for everything other than coffee but cheaper than the hotel attached to their building.

Le
Review №99

Good coffee but why such high prices?

Er
Review №100

Great coffee and great oat cakes

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  • Address:2365 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815, United States
  • Site:http://www.honolulucoffee.com/
  • Phone:+1 808-926-6162
Categories
  • Coffee shop
  • Cafeteria
  • Cafe
  • Coffee store
  • Espresso bar
Working hours
  • Monday:6AM–1PM
  • Tuesday:6AM–1PM
  • Wednesday:6AM–1PM
  • Thursday:6AM–1PM
  • Friday:6AM–1PM
  • Saturday:6AM–1PM
  • Sunday:6AM–1PM
Service options
  • Takeout:Yes
  • Dine-in:Yes
  • Delivery:No
Highlights
  • Fast service:Yes
  • Great coffee:Yes
  • Great tea selection:Yes
Popular for
  • Breakfast:Yes
  • Solo dining:Yes
  • Good for working on laptop:Yes
Offerings
  • Coffee:Yes
  • Prepared foods:Yes
  • Quick bite:Yes
Dining options
  • Breakfast:Yes
  • Lunch:Yes
  • Dinner:Yes
  • Dessert:Yes
  • Seating:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
  • Cozy:Yes
Crowd
  • College students:Yes
  • Family-friendly:Yes
  • Groups:Yes
  • Tourists:Yes
Planning
  • LGBTQ friendly:Yes
Payments
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
  • Credit cards:Yes
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