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Coffee or Tea?

Cafe Tea house Bubble tea store

👍 I was so pleased to see a boba shop during my walk around Waikiki and even more pleased about the taste of the tea and the texture of the pearls. I got charged extra for paying with a card, which was surprising. Friendly and really quick service. People often mention milk, boba, coffee, good, taste,


Address

1960 Kapiolani Blvd #106, Honolulu, HI 96826

Website

coffee-or-tea.poi.place

Contact

(808) 942-4357

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.20 (163 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Thursday: 10 AM to 10 PM
  • Friday: (Good Friday), 10 AM to 10 PM, Hours might differ
  • Saturday: 10 AM to 10 PM
  • Sunday: (Easter), 10 AM to 10 PM, Hours might differ
  • Monday: 10 AM to 10 PM
  • Tuesday: 10 AM to 10 PM
  • Wednesday: 10 AM to 10 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: milk (20) boba (14) coffee (9) good (9) taste (7)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 4/5 Karen T. 1 year ago on Google
    I was so pleased to see a boba shop during my walk around Waikiki and even more pleased about the taste of the tea and the texture of the pearls. I got charged extra for paying with a card, which was surprising. Friendly and really quick service.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Oscar K. 7 months ago on Google
    Really bland coffee. I got the large cafe latte with almond milk (~$4.50) and when I drank it, there was literally no coffee taste. I had to go back in to ask because I thought they made a mistake as it felt like I was just drinking steamed almond milk. The staff there said they put in one espresso shot. It didn't taste like there was a shot of espresso and I think for a large size, there should be two shots. Was kind of expecting the staff to offer another shot in or something but they were pretty neutral throughout the whole experience which was disappointing. Seeing other people make good reviews here makes me think that maybe the person who made it wasn't experienced in making coffee, but I think this might have been the worst coffee I ever bought.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Loan P. 4 years ago on Google
    SUPER JUMBO is an actual size?? My gosh did we get our boba drink fixed with the Super Jumbo size. The wintermelon milk tea and mango green tea were delicious.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Josh V. 3 years ago on Google
    Sipped their taro milk tea Boba, and I was phenomenally amazed. Their recipe tasted similar if not the same as I would buy it from Taiwan.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Allison L. 2 years ago on Google
    This shop has one of the best milk teas i've ever tasted. You can really taste the quality ingredients, and it makes a huge difference in the drinks. The tea is smooth and the boba is perfectly cooked. If I could I would give this 6 stars. The owners really got the ingredients and menu down, I've tried many drinks from them and they always exceed expectations. On top of the great drinks, the owners are also wonderful. The service was amazing and I can't wait to order again.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tee O. 2 years ago on Google
    Great boba teas here! Ordered a coconut milk tea, tiger sugar tea, and Thai tea. All were delicious except for the Thai tea (we didn’t really care for it) and the boba was excellent. It was fairly busy and there was a line out of the door, but moved fairly quickly. Prices are also very reasonable. We’ll definitely be back! Highly recommended.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tiffany J. 9 months ago on Google
    My Favorite place. Milk tea add coffee jello was good . green been shave ice also good . Friendly staff, I tried to pay for extra condensed milk, but they said no need pay and just gave me.(but it looks like depends of staff 🤣) second time I Pay $1.05 for extra condensed milk 😭😭
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 yun 1 year ago on Google
    Hair on the cake And employees are not kind Jasmine green milk tea was too salty Shaved ice was too sweet Definitely don’t want to visit here again
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 monica a. 2 years ago on Google
    i literally couldn’t take a photo before i started eating because it was so good. first time here and i got the number 4 and so did my sister. it was incredible and during every bite we had to just stop talking and gasp about how good it is. so happy we came here!!!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 World Wide E. 7 years ago on Google
    My favorite place to get Milk Tea. Balance of milk ratio to tea is always perfect, giving you the ability to actually taste the tea. Boba always has the perfect flavor and firmness. Must try!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bam B. 2 years ago on Google
    Many tea options! The texture and flavor of the boba really sets them apart. As of yesterday they did not offer an area inside to sot. This may change because the emergency order expires today (covid19)

  • 5/5 Hannah Jean D. 4 months ago on Google
    Coffee or tea is the best!! Their milk tea is incredible, the service is always great, and the prices are very reasonable! My favorite boba.

  • 5/5 Baljinder S. 4 months ago on Google
    Nice tea/coffee shop. Recommend the milk tea with boba (bubble/tapioca)

  • 4/5 kc 6 months ago on Google
    coffee or tea? tea or coffee? either one you choose, you’ll get some pretty rude service. the people back there speak mandarin and unless you’re jackie chan, they make some rude comments in chinese right in front of you. pretty good tea though, americano is also not bad. they don’t take amex and there’s a minimum $ for credit cards, I think it was $7? don’t quote me. 4/5

  • 5/5 Erica K. 4 months ago on Google
    This shop is a great pit stop for desserts and drinks. There is parking in the lot or underground of the building. The wintermelon milk or black tea are my favs. You must spend $10 minimum for card transactions. They also have jumbo sized drinks.

  • 5/5 Steve B. 1 year ago on Google
    One of my favorite places to get dessert and boba. They mouse in the cup and cheesecakes are good. But what really steals the show is the Oreo shake with boba

  • 1/5 Bendette K. 1 year ago on Google
    decided to give this place a try because they so call themselves the best milk tea in Hawaii but honestly I’ve have better but very confident in what they serve which I do find interesting, Would’ve gave at least a 4 star because it was still good the boba I would say was a 9/10 chewy and delicious this was definitely worth the attraction but the staffs were very unfriendly also when paying with card there will be a fee charged under $10 either ways I will probably never come back.

  • 5/5 Isaac 1 year ago on Google
    Just had tea and cake in here. Smells pretty unique and freshing, staff were nice and welcoming. Highly suggest to anyone who want to experience Japanese tea experience.

  • 1/5 Q Z. 1 year ago on Google
    It’s hard to get milk tea wrong but this place did. The tea is super watery with barely any milk. - basically feel like drinking hot water. They also charge a fee for paying with credit card under certain amount.

  • 4/5 Danny K. 2 years ago on Google
    The milk tea is very good. It is just a tad to sweet for my taste (but I don't put a dot of sugar in my coffee) so I am sure it is excellent for the average milk tea lovers. I love the 1 gallon milk tea option. It doesn't come with boba or jelly, but it is cost only about $2 per 12 oz cup. It would be nice if the owner could lower the minimum purchase to use a credit card.

  • 5/5 jeremy b. 2 years ago on Google
    I absolutely love this place. I come here at least once or twice a week for the past 2 years straight. I get the Strawberry Mill Tea with boba 🧋 and 2 scoops of vanilla ice cream with an extra scoop of strawberry powder. And bam🧋💥 you got magic in a cup. Flavor explosion on my taste buds 👅 🥰😇🙌. I live in aiea and I Uber all the way to McCully Center just for their Strawberry Milk Tea 🧋💯🥰🔥. Keep up the great work. Love you guys.

  • 5/5 Ernesto G. 2 years ago on Google
    Great awesome teas and coffe with bobba well recommended!!

  • 5/5 Me Y. 2 years ago on Google
    Love their Taiwanese shave ice!!!🍧

  • 5/5 ilove_ T. 2 years ago on Google
    Their boba is amazing and I love getting their chocolate milk tea


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Coffee
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Solo dining
    • ✓️ Good for working on laptop
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Dessert
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery

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