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Best Specialty Coffee Shops in Honolulu (2026)
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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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Drip Studio HNL Specialty Coffee
Downtown
Made-to-order pour overs from a rotating single origin selection, plus espresso and housemade sourdough toasts in a fresh Downtown coffee bar
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrow
Café LAPIN
Downtown
Contemporary Japanese-style café emphasizing expertly crafted matcha and hojicha alongside coffee in a second-floor Downtown space
Opens 8:30 AM tomorrow
Morning Brew
Kaka'ako
Locally-loved Kaka'ako café serving breakfast, lunch, and specialty coffee in a plant-filled space with outdoor seating
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrow
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Ala Moana
Farm-to-cup Kona coffee roasted daily at their Experience Center, served as pour overs alongside espresso drinks in Ala Moana Center
Opens 9:00 AM tomorrow
Kai Coffee Hawaii Waikiki Shopping Plaza
Waikiki
Hawaiian estate coffee roasted in-house from Kona's volcanic slopes, featuring signature island blends and espresso drinks
Opens 6:30 AM tomorrow
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Kailua
Traditional Japanese matcha cafe with in-house roasted specialty coffee, sourcing beans globally with careful attention to origin character
Opens 9:00 AM tomorrowPour-Over & Filter Coffee
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Downtown
Contemporary Japanese-style café emphasizing expertly crafted matcha and hojicha alongside coffee in a second-floor Downtown space
Opens 8:30 AM tomorrowMorning Brew
Kaka'ako
Locally-loved Kaka'ako café serving breakfast, lunch, and specialty coffee in a plant-filled space with outdoor seating
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrow
Knots Coffee Roasters. at Queen Kapiolani Hotel
Waikiki
Hawaiian multi-roaster cafe serving Big Island and Maui Coffee Roasters, plus grab-and-go fare in Queen Kapiolani's lobby
Opens 6:00 AM tomorrow
ARS Cafe
Kapahulu
Diamond Head neighborhood spot with rotating coffee offerings and seasonal limited drinks in a local-focused cafe setting
Opens 6:30 AM tomorrowHonolulu Coffee
Ala Moana
Farm-to-cup Kona coffee roasted daily at their Experience Center, served as pour overs alongside espresso drinks in Ala Moana Center
Opens 9:00 AM tomorrowKai Coffee Hawaii Waikiki Shopping Plaza
Waikiki
Hawaiian estate coffee roasted in-house from Kona's volcanic slopes, featuring signature island blends and espresso drinks
Opens 6:30 AM tomorrowEspresso Focused
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Downtown
Contemporary Japanese-style café emphasizing expertly crafted matcha and hojicha alongside coffee in a second-floor Downtown space
Opens 8:30 AM tomorrowMorning Brew
Kaka'ako
Locally-loved Kaka'ako café serving breakfast, lunch, and specialty coffee in a plant-filled space with outdoor seating
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrow
Kai Coffee Hawaii Roastery
Kapahulu
Hawaiian coffee roastery showcasing estate-grown Kona beans with rich volcanic terroir, roasted in-house and served to-go
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrowKnots Coffee Roasters. at Queen Kapiolani Hotel
Waikiki
Hawaiian multi-roaster cafe serving Big Island and Maui Coffee Roasters, plus grab-and-go fare in Queen Kapiolani's lobby
Opens 6:00 AM tomorrowARS Cafe
Kapahulu
Diamond Head neighborhood spot with rotating coffee offerings and seasonal limited drinks in a local-focused cafe setting
Opens 6:30 AM tomorrowHonolulu Coffee
Ala Moana
Farm-to-cup Kona coffee roasted daily at their Experience Center, served as pour overs alongside espresso drinks in Ala Moana Center
Opens 9:00 AM tomorrowCafés with Food
View all 24Drip Studio HNL Specialty Coffee
Downtown
Made-to-order pour overs from a rotating single origin selection, plus espresso and housemade sourdough toasts in a fresh Downtown coffee bar
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrowCafé LAPIN
Downtown
Contemporary Japanese-style café emphasizing expertly crafted matcha and hojicha alongside coffee in a second-floor Downtown space
Opens 8:30 AM tomorrowMorning Brew
Kaka'ako
Locally-loved Kaka'ako café serving breakfast, lunch, and specialty coffee in a plant-filled space with outdoor seating
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrowKai Coffee Hawaii Roastery
Kapahulu
Hawaiian coffee roastery showcasing estate-grown Kona beans with rich volcanic terroir, roasted in-house and served to-go
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrowKnots Coffee Roasters. at Queen Kapiolani Hotel
Waikiki
Hawaiian multi-roaster cafe serving Big Island and Maui Coffee Roasters, plus grab-and-go fare in Queen Kapiolani's lobby
Opens 6:00 AM tomorrowHonolulu Coffee
Ala Moana
Farm-to-cup Kona coffee roasted daily at their Experience Center, served as pour overs alongside espresso drinks in Ala Moana Center
Opens 9:00 AM tomorrowFrequently Asked Questions
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