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The Curb Kaimuki

Cafe Coffee shop

Cozy cafes for locally roasted & international coffee drinks, plus a few baked goods. People often mention coffee, good, shop, great, brew, spot, friendly, cold, beans,


Address

3408 Waialae Ave Suite 103, Honolulu, HI 96816, United States

Website

thecurbkaimuki.com

Contact

+1 808-367-0757

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (357 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: 6:30 am to 2 pm
  • Saturday: 7 am to 3 pm
  • Sunday: 7 am to 3 pm
  • Monday: 6:30 am to 2 pm
  • Tuesday: 6:30 am to 2 pm
  • Wednesday: 6:30 am to 2 pm
  • Thursday: 6:30 am to 2 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: coffee (38) good (13) shop (10) great (10) brew (8) spot (7) friendly (7) cold (7) beans (6)
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  • 5/5 Sarah F. 3 years ago on Google
    Love this coffee shop. For real one of? the? best if you’re looking for legitimate pure non-commercialized coffee. Highly suggest making this your spot. Currently take out only due to the small shop.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Fenua I. 2 years ago on Google
    #grateful I go here every morning for my cuppa joe. Great coffee. Amazing atmosphere. Rebecca, Dustin... all great baristas and folks .. looking forward to tomorrow's cup already! 6:30 M-F, 7 S-S. I dont get anything fancy just a large drip with extra creme. Strong. No sitting inside currently but the back parking lot is always full of customers enjoying the coffee. There is a Curb back there, lol, to sit on.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Taylor U. 1 year ago on Google
    Frequently visit this coffee shop. Honestly one of the best coffee shops I've ever been to. A very fresh take on a modern coffee shop. Good vibe, not overly homely to the extent of any messiness or anything. Just very clean and sleek but still a very casual and comfortable vibe. I love following their social media to see what new yummy recipes they're experimenting with (when it comes to food + drink). (Love when they bring stroopwaffle latte! Also- I'm surprised they got rid of the slushy coffee drinks! I so looked forward to seeing what flavors they were doing with those and I was under the impression they were a big hit.) The staff is always wonderful, friendly, and funny- you can tell they enjoy their jobs and working together, which is one of my favorite aspects of this restaurant. Often good seating, always find parking.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kelsi B. 10 months ago on Google
    Long line but worth it. I arrived at 715 and the line was out the door (a good indication that it’s worth it). The queue is short inside (the counter is close to the door, so it looks longer than it is). They sell wine, chocolate, and coffee beans but I was too overwhelmed not to hold up the line or lose my place to check those out on the wall. The service was amazing. I panicked and told the cashier what I normally get other places and she recommended a pandan latte with Mac nut milk iced. I also grabbed a banana bread too. Both were so good, I was so grateful when I tried them both. Great order and definitely will go back. FYI there is also no WiFi (if you were looking to work in there coffee shop style).
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 The Coffee G. 6 months ago on Google
    Pretty popular spot, I was able to find street parking not too far away and didn’t have to wait too long. Service was great, staff is friendly and the iced mocha I got was pretty good.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Dave 2 years ago on Google
    As with many places in Kaimuki, this is a nice hole in the wall gem. Come here if you're across the street at Kaimuki Auto Repair doing car maintenance. Because it's so popular, the workers can be stuck in the chaos of rush hours to be attentive to new people — I foolishly waited behind people who already ordered before realizing orders were taken at the side door. Coffees tasted pretty nice, to be expected of $5 value. If you want exclusive Hawaiian coffee they're out most of the time and you're better off going to Honolulu Coffee at Ala Moana.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kyla (Cafe V. 2 years ago on Google
    Finally sharing reviews from our caffeine crawl! The Curb is iconic in the cafe scene! A must try for any coffee fans in Hawaii. Conveniently located off 8th Ave, this place served coffee who's quality is only matched by the passion of their workers for the world of coffee! If you're leaving town on any hikes or adventures, I highly recommend a pit stop at this legendary cafe.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Farshad P. 10 months ago on Google
    Very fun vibe, in a clean and modern coffee shop. Got the George with oat milk and the cold brew, and found the cold brew to be spectacular! The guy taking the order was very friendly and gave some good suggestions for things to check out while in the area.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 C'est Moi, E. 1 year ago on Google
    My favorite coffee shop in Honolulu! Kinda don’t want to share this, but hey the line is always there anyway! Ive come with friends and solo and found it to be the best spot to recharge oneself! That’s if you can avoid the young dudes making Latté art (2-stars on their skills), but all the women are boss here!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Joseph S. 7 months ago on Google
    Found this spot online through an Eater article. Fantastic location. Easy to find and parking was close enough. I found their cafe inviting and easy to find what I needed. I ordered an espresso which was an “Onyx” coffee blend for espresso. The guy taking the order was nice but seemed very blah. Like not super inviting. Idk. It was 7:15 am. Otherwise the place was great. If you’re a mainlander used to the Portland, SF, type coffees this is your spot. They even carry bags from all over. Very very good roaster options for brewing you stuff at home. I also ordered their Brioche toast. I haven’t the slightest what was on it but I was in love. Damn it was good.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Edmond C. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent place to get coffee in the morning. It really gives the vibes of modern coffee shop. The latte I got was on the lighter side. Overall, definitely worth checking out.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Josh N. 3 years ago on Google
    Awesome coffee - first real flat white on the island (European style). We’re also looking forward to trying the beans we bought. Knowledgeable baristas too. There’s no seating right now due to COVID (March 2021)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Chris A. 2 years ago on Google
    Wide variety of coffee and tea. Best espresso I've found a few days into our vacation. It seemed like a great spot once the indoor cafe atmosphere becomes normal again.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Robertson P. 2 years ago on Google
    The best coffee we had during our 7 days on Oahu. Pour overs have nice complex flavors and the nitro cold brew is excellent. Delicious baked goods as well!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Andrew W. 7 months ago on Google
    Really happy we came in here. Service was friendly and quick. Drinks were sooo good: Excellent batch brew and the matcha drink with the orange whipped cream was clever and delicious. Pastries were good and the black garlic cream cheese toast was excellent!

  • 5/5 Lisa S. 9 months ago on Google
    My favorite coffee spot on the island. My husband and I drive from Ewa to come here most weekends. Their homemade vanilla syrup is delicious for their lattes.

  • 5/5 Therese H. 2 years ago on Google
    Need to go back here to try more of the menu, just dropped in for a coffee to get change for the meter outside. It’s a cute space inside, and they sell specialty chocolates, canned coffee, and teas in addition to baked goods and coffee drinks. It didn’t look like they were allowing dine-in at the time, but there were tables and chairs in one area beyond the counter.

  • 5/5 Joe B. 1 year ago on Google
    Came here on a recommendation from the owners of Tradition Coffee Roasters in Kailua Bay. What an great recommendation! The Curb is a multi-roaster with one of the best collection of beans I’ve seen. (They also seem to have a wonderful selection of chocolate and wine, but I just had the coffee.) I ordered a drip, a cappuccino, and a macchiato - all were delicious. But I have to add… the sense of community was bursting! The customers in line were greeting each other, and conversing with the friendly baristas, who knew their orders in advance! This is the one of the best coffee/cafe experiences I’ve had.

  • 5/5 Dean S. 1 year ago on Google
    First time I came, I had the nitro cold brew and it was terrible. Second time around, I tried their latte and it was pretty good. The pandan toast is the star though, it was deliciously sweet and delightfully salty. The location had good AC and not too crowded.

  • 5/5 Symone M. 1 year ago on Google
    We found good coffee in Oahu they serve Proud Mary Coffee. Great friendly service.

  • 5/5 Reese B. 2 years ago on Google
    This coffee shop by far has THE BEST cold brew coffee of all the coffee shops. I was on the island and tried two local coffee shops per day for a week. They had the mellowest and smoothest cold brew of all the coffee shops in Hawaii. Most of the cold brew on the island is served dark and bitter, like Starbucks. This shop was honestly perfect. I’m sad it took me the final day of my trip to discover this place. Hopefully I’ll be able to come back and try again!

  • 5/5 James 1 year ago on Google
    Great fast service for my cortado with a variety of blends/origins on the menu. I didn’t get food but I saw dome dishes and they looked amazing. Modern contemporary interior and decent amount of space for the crowd that was gathered inside. Whenever I’m in Kaimuki, I’m going here 🤙🏼

  • 5/5 Michael D. 2 years ago on Google
    We found good coffee in Oahu!!!! 🤘🏼 great multi roaster that serves Proud Mary Coffee, Heart Roaster and Olympia Coffee.. I had the Proud Mary pour over from El Salvador and it was a solid 8/10. My wife got the lavender matcha latte and it was great, as well. Not too sweet, just right!

  • 5/5 Anne C. 2 years ago on Google
    Great service and wonderful coffee...they know their small roastery beans. Thank goodness, WA state coffee is divine!

  • 5/5 Luke D. 2 years ago on Google
    I usually come here to buy the beans - I enjoy buying the Big Truck blend to use at home, and really appreciate that I can buy beans that were roasted less than a week prior. The drip coffee is great, very fruity, and strong. Really hoping they can open seating soon as the ambience/decor/architecture are very modern and clean and I'd love to work there on my laptop.

  • 5/5 Chris J. 2 years ago on Google
    Breakfast menu currently unavailable; but there were baked goods. Such a great space, can't wait to go back when covid protocols allow. Such a great atmosphere and everyone was super friendly/positive attitudes.


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Somewhat difficult to find a space
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Breakfast
    • ✓️ Solo dining
    • ✓️ Good for working on laptop
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
  • From the business
    • ✓️ Identifies as LGBTQ+ owned

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