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    Drip Studio HNL Specialty Coffee — specialty coffee in Honolulu
    Honolulu Coffee at Moana Surfrider — specialty coffee in Honolulu
    Tradition Coffee Roasters — specialty coffee in Honolulu
    Kona Coffee Purveyors — specialty coffee in Honolulu
    Kai Coffee Hawaii | Queen’s Arbor — specialty coffee in Honolulu
    Café LAPIN — specialty coffee in Honolulu

    Best Specialty Coffee in Honolulu

    31 curated cafés

    Drip Studio HNL Specialty Coffee — specialty coffee in Honolulu
    Drip Studio HNL Specialty Coffee
    Honolulu Coffee at Moana Surfrider — specialty coffee in Honolulu
    Honolulu Coffee at Moana Surfrider
    Tradition Coffee Roasters — specialty coffee in Honolulu
    Tradition Coffee Roasters

    Standouts include Drip Studio HNL Specialty Coffee, Honolulu Coffee at Moana Surfrider and Tradition Coffee Roasters; the densest specialty pockets are Waikiki, Kaka'ako, Downtown.

    Top cafés in Honolulu

    Drip Studio HNL Specialty Coffee - specialty coffee shop in Honolulu
    Drip Studio HNL Specialty Coffee - specialty coffee shop in Honolulu
    Drip Studio HNL Specialty Coffee - specialty coffee shop in Honolulu

    Drip Studio HNL Specialty Coffee

    Downtown, Honolulu

    Made-to-order pour overs from a rotating single origin selection, plus espresso and housemade sourdough toasts in a fresh Downtown coffee bar

    Open until 2:00 PM
    Honolulu Coffee at Moana Surfrider - specialty coffee shop in Honolulu
    Honolulu Coffee at Moana Surfrider - specialty coffee shop in Honolulu
    Honolulu Coffee at Moana Surfrider - specialty coffee shop in Honolulu

    Honolulu Coffee at Moana Surfrider

    Waikiki, Honolulu

    Farm-to-cup Kona coffee grown on Mauna Loa's slopes, carefully roasted in-house and served at this historic Waikiki beachfront location

    Open until 8:00 PM
    Tradition Coffee Roasters - specialty coffee shop in Honolulu
    Tradition Coffee Roasters - specialty coffee shop in Honolulu
    Tradition Coffee Roasters - specialty coffee shop in Honolulu

    Tradition Coffee Roasters

    Kailua, Honolulu

    Award-winning roastery and café in Kailua offering roastery tours, coffee tastings, and pourovers showcasing their fresh-roasted beans

    Open until 3:00 PM
    Kona Coffee Purveyors - specialty coffee shop in Honolulu
    Kona Coffee Purveyors - specialty coffee shop in Honolulu
    Kona Coffee Purveyors - specialty coffee shop in Honolulu

    Kona Coffee Purveyors

    Waikiki, Honolulu

    Estate-roasted 100% Kona coffee from Hawaii's Big Island, served at their Waikiki flagship alongside b. patisserie pastries

    Open until 4:00 PM
    Kai Coffee Hawaii | Queen’s Arbor - specialty coffee shop in Honolulu
    Kai Coffee Hawaii | Queen’s Arbor - specialty coffee shop in Honolulu
    Kai Coffee Hawaii | Queen’s Arbor - specialty coffee shop in Honolulu

    Kai Coffee Hawaii | Queen’s Arbor

    Waikiki, Honolulu

    Open-air beachfront café serving Kai Coffee's Hawaiian-grown beans with signature macadamia nut lattes steps from Waikiki sand

    Open until 4:00 PM
    Café LAPIN - specialty coffee shop in Honolulu
    Café LAPIN - specialty coffee shop in Honolulu
    Café LAPIN - specialty coffee shop in Honolulu

    Café LAPIN

    Downtown, Honolulu

    Contemporary Japanese-style café emphasizing expertly crafted matcha and hojicha alongside coffee in a second-floor Downtown space

    Opens at 8:30 AM
    Morning Brew - specialty coffee shop in Honolulu
    Morning Brew - specialty coffee shop in Honolulu
    Morning Brew - specialty coffee shop in Honolulu

    Morning Brew

    Kaka'ako, Honolulu

    Locally-loved Kaka'ako café serving breakfast, lunch, and specialty coffee in a plant-filled space with outdoor seating

    Open until 4:00 PM
    Kai Coffee Hawaii Roastery - specialty coffee shop in Honolulu
    Kai Coffee Hawaii Roastery - specialty coffee shop in Honolulu
    Kai Coffee Hawaii Roastery - specialty coffee shop in Honolulu

    Kai Coffee Hawaii Roastery

    Kapahulu, Honolulu

    Hawaiian coffee roastery showcasing estate-grown Kona beans with rich volcanic terroir, roasted in-house and served to-go

    Open until 12:00 PM
    Knots Coffee Roasters. at Queen Kapiolani Hotel - specialty coffee shop in Honolulu
    Knots Coffee Roasters. at Queen Kapiolani Hotel - specialty coffee shop in Honolulu
    Knots Coffee Roasters. at Queen Kapiolani Hotel - specialty coffee shop in Honolulu

    Knots Coffee Roasters. at Queen Kapiolani Hotel

    Waikiki, Honolulu

    Hawaiian multi-roaster cafe serving Big Island and Maui Coffee Roasters, plus grab-and-go fare in Queen Kapiolani's lobby

    Open until 4:00 PM
    ARS Cafe - specialty coffee shop in Honolulu
    ARS Cafe - specialty coffee shop in Honolulu
    ARS Cafe - specialty coffee shop in Honolulu

    ARS Cafe

    Kapahulu, Honolulu

    Diamond Head neighborhood spot with rotating coffee offerings and seasonal limited drinks in a local-focused cafe setting

    Open until 4:00 PM

    Honolulu 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

    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

    ANDO

    Kailua

    Traditional Japanese matcha cafe with in-house roasted specialty coffee, sourcing beans globally with careful attention to origin character

    Cafe Kopi

    Kailua

    Kailua cafe serving daily coffee and house-made pastries with Singapore laksa on weekends, blending coffeehouse culture with casual dining

    9Bar HNL

    Kaka'ako

    Third wave coffee shop in Our Kakaako serving well-pulled espresso shots and signature black sesame lattes alongside fresh-baked scones

    ChadLou's Coffee Roasters

    Kailua

    Hawaii-roasted specialty featuring rare 100% Maui Yellow Caturra, Kona, and Ka'ū single origins with on-site roastery and pour over service

    Plantoem Cafe

    Kaimuki

    Hidden Kaimuki coffee bar blending specialty drinks with plant nursery vibes, featuring seasonal specials and quality matcha program

    Island Brew Coffeehouse

    Hawaii Kai

    Hawaiian-grown and locally roasted coffee with organic milk drinks on a waterfront patio in Hawaii Kai

    TRY Coffee

    Kaka'ako

    Rotating specialty roasters like Manhattan Coffee Roasters and Leicht bring international single origins to Kaka'ako

    The Curb Kaimuki

    Palolo

    Multi-roaster café honoring the seed-to-cup journey with rotating specialty coffees and pour over service in Kaimuki

    Koko Crater Coffee Roasters

    Kaka'ako

    Honolulu roaster serving their own meticulously sourced beans with precise brewing in the heart of Kaka'ako's creative district

    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

    Downtown Coffee Honolulu

    Downtown

    Independent roaster specializing in 100% Hawaii-grown coffee since 2011, roasting every Saturday to highlight varietal characteristics and sweetness

    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

    Better Daze

    Kapahulu

    Intention-driven coffee hut near Diamond Head focused on quality sourcing and herbal infusions with house-made syrups and specialty drinks

    Bean About Town

    Kaimuki

    European-style roasting meets Aloha with on-site roasted single-origin South American beans and small-batch craft from London-trained roasters

    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

    Morning Glass Coffee

    Manoa

    Neighborhood spot focused on specialty coffee with house-roasted beans, espresso drinks, and locally-sourced food program

    RUBYVIOLET COFFEE

    Kaka'ako

    Boutique coffee shop showcasing curated international roasters in a quiet Kakaako escape with knowledgeable staff

    Ali'i Coffee Co.

    Waikiki

    100% Hawaiian single-origin coffee roasted in-house, featuring Kona and Ka'ū beans sourced directly from local island farms

    Honolulu Coffee at Bishop

    Downtown

    Hawaiian coffee roaster brewing estate-grown Kona from Mauna Loa slopes with farm-to-cup focus in Bishop Square courtyard

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