Explore Specialty Coffee in Honolulu
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Honolulu's specialty coffee scene punches well above what most visitors expect. Beyond the tourist strips and hotel lobbies, the city has cultivated a growing community of independent roasters and cafes that draw on both Pacific Rim influences and the islands' own coffee-growing heritage.
Waikiki is the obvious starting point for visitors, and it delivers more than resort-lobby espresso....
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Kaka'ako
Rotating specialty roasters like Manhattan Coffee Roasters and Leicht bring international single origins to Kaka'ako
Open until 1:00 PM
The Curb Kaimuki
Palolo
Multi-roaster café honoring the seed-to-cup journey with rotating specialty coffees and pour over service in Kaimuki
Open until 2:00 PM
Bakery on King (Honolulu Coffee Company)
McCully - Moiliili
Farm-to-cup Hawaiian Kona coffee roasted daily on-site, sourced from their own Mauna Loa volcano slope farm with vintage roaster display
Open until 4:00 PM
Local Joe Coffee Roasters
Arts District
Black-owned roastery using traditional Probat drum roasting with Hawaiian volcanic water, founded by Peet's-trained roastmaster Charles Asselbaye
Open until 2:00 PM
Plantoem Cafe
Kaimuki
Hidden Kaimuki coffee bar blending specialty drinks with plant nursery vibes, featuring seasonal specials and quality matcha program
Open until 5:00 PM
Morning Glass Coffee
Manoa
Neighborhood spot focused on specialty coffee with house-roasted beans, espresso drinks, and locally-sourced food program
Open until 2:00 PMPour-Over & Filter Coffee
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Palolo
Multi-roaster café honoring the seed-to-cup journey with rotating specialty coffees and pour over service in Kaimuki
Open until 2:00 PMBakery on King (Honolulu Coffee Company)
McCully - Moiliili
Farm-to-cup Hawaiian Kona coffee roasted daily on-site, sourced from their own Mauna Loa volcano slope farm with vintage roaster display
Open until 4:00 PM
9Bar HNL
Kakaako
Third wave coffee shop in Our Kakaako serving well-pulled espresso shots and signature black sesame lattes alongside fresh-baked scones
Open until 12:00 PM
Ali'i Coffee Co.
Kaka'ako
Hawaiian coffee roaster featuring single-origin Kona and Ka'ū beans from local farms, with pour over brewing in a Kaka'ako cafe
Open until 2:00 PMTRY Coffee
Kaka'ako
Rotating specialty roasters like Manhattan Coffee Roasters and Leicht bring international single origins to Kaka'ako
Open until 1:00 PMEspresso Focused
View all 27The Curb Kaimuki
Palolo
Multi-roaster café honoring the seed-to-cup journey with rotating specialty coffees and pour over service in Kaimuki
Open until 2:00 PM
Kai Coffee Hawaii Roastery
Diamond Head / Kapahulu / St. Louis Heights
Hawaiian coffee roastery showcasing estate-grown Kona beans with rich volcanic terroir, roasted in-house and served to-go
Open until 12:00 PMBakery on King (Honolulu Coffee Company)
McCully - Moiliili
Farm-to-cup Hawaiian Kona coffee roasted daily on-site, sourced from their own Mauna Loa volcano slope farm with vintage roaster display
Open until 4:00 PMLocal Joe Coffee Roasters
Arts District
Black-owned roastery using traditional Probat drum roasting with Hawaiian volcanic water, founded by Peet's-trained roastmaster Charles Asselbaye
Open until 2:00 PMPlantoem Cafe
Kaimuki
Hidden Kaimuki coffee bar blending specialty drinks with plant nursery vibes, featuring seasonal specials and quality matcha program
Open until 5:00 PMMorning Glass Coffee
Manoa
Neighborhood spot focused on specialty coffee with house-roasted beans, espresso drinks, and locally-sourced food program
Open until 2:00 PMCafes with Food
View all 21The Curb Kaimuki
Palolo
Multi-roaster café honoring the seed-to-cup journey with rotating specialty coffees and pour over service in Kaimuki
Open until 2:00 PMKai Coffee Hawaii Roastery
Diamond Head / Kapahulu / St. Louis Heights
Hawaiian coffee roastery showcasing estate-grown Kona beans with rich volcanic terroir, roasted in-house and served to-go
Open until 12:00 PMBakery on King (Honolulu Coffee Company)
McCully - Moiliili
Farm-to-cup Hawaiian Kona coffee roasted daily on-site, sourced from their own Mauna Loa volcano slope farm with vintage roaster display
Open until 4:00 PMLocal Joe Coffee Roasters
Arts District
Black-owned roastery using traditional Probat drum roasting with Hawaiian volcanic water, founded by Peet's-trained roastmaster Charles Asselbaye
Open until 2:00 PMMorning Glass Coffee
Manoa
Neighborhood spot focused on specialty coffee with house-roasted beans, espresso drinks, and locally-sourced food program
Open until 2:00 PM9Bar HNL
Kakaako
Third wave coffee shop in Our Kakaako serving well-pulled espresso shots and signature black sesame lattes alongside fresh-baked scones
Open until 12:00 PMFrequently Asked Questions
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