Hidden gems - Coffee shops in Honolulu, United States not to miss (Updated March, 2024)

Hidden gems: Coffee shops in Honolulu

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Honolulu. This list contains 16 places from Coffee shop category.

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Drip Studio HNL

Coffee shop

👍👍 I walked in and was immediately greeted by a friendly barista, Vince. He was extremely knowledgeable about the intricacies of brewing amazing pour over coffee. After having the best coffee of my life, I wanted something sweet so I ordered the toast with homemade hazelnut spread and it was to die for...

5.00 (48 reviews) (~0.83 km from centre)

PeleKai Coffee

Coffee shop

👍👍 I love everything at PeleKai! All of the selections are very well curated. Emily and Dave have put so much thought into everything from the coffee selections and super food lattes to the beautiful lighting and cute pink chairs outside. The cortado is strong, tasty, very satisfying. I also love the i...

$ $$$

5.00 (27 reviews) (~1.02 km from centre)

Cafe Villamor

Coffee shop

👍👍 Lovely hidden gem on a side street. They have the fastest wifi I’ve experienced at any cafe, a really friendly crew, and plenty of community with the climbing community. The owner is always experimenting with new drinks and food items, which keeps things fresh. Great place to study, read, or have so...

$$ $$

4.90 (111 reviews) (~0.67 km from centre)

Po’ai by Pono Potions

Coffee shop

👍👍 Po'ai is a new shop that opened this month. This shop is tucked away in the upper part of Chinatown, which makes this the perfect mid-day hide away or a nice spot for a meeting. The delicious espresso drinks and lemonade showcase the shop's locally make syrups. These syrups can be purchased at the...

4.90 (61 reviews) (~1.05 km from centre)

Teapresso Bar Aloha Tower

Cafe

👍👍 Love the place. Met the owner, she’s so nice and friendly. Ice coffee and any drink are good. Can’t go wrong. Would be back.

$ $$$

4.90 (22 reviews) (~1.05 km from centre)

Downtown Coffee Honolulu

Coffee shop

👍👍 The coffee here is great! I recommend the white chocolate mocha because it is superb! Not only that, but the staff has always been friendly and accommodating! If you're in the area, try this place for coffee!

4.80 (78 reviews) (~0.87 km from centre)

Sol Café

Coffee shop

👍 This coffee stop is located inside the future Lonohana Chocolate Factory. There are espresso based drinks as well as some bottled drinks available. They also sell Lonohana and Onomea chocolates on site.

4.80 (23 reviews) (~0.47 km from centre)

Honolulu Coffee at Bishop

Coffee shop

Branch of a beverage chain featuring Kona-grown coffee, plus pastries & sweet treats.

$$ $$

4.70 (81 reviews) (~0.69 km from centre)

Spero Spera

Coffee shop

👍 No Wifi No Outlets Dine in seating only from 9am to 2pm and limited to only 1 hour seating I went to this place in hopes of studying at around 2pm only to find out that they close their dine in area at that same time (shucks). Even so, I had their iced hazelnut latte and it was super good! Not sure...

$ $$$

4.60 (144 reviews) (~1.63 km from centre)

PattayaThai

Thai restaurant

👍 Came in for an early-ish lunch (11:30) on a Saturday, no wait for a table. We ordered the stir fried eggplant + tofu and pad kee mao with chicken (drunken noodles) and both were delicious and fresh! Stir fry had a refreshing taste of basil and garlic, good balance of sweet, salt, and spice. Plenty o...

$$ $$

4.60 (109 reviews) (~0.54 km from centre)

Ali'i Coffee Co.

Coffee shop

👍👍 The fancy coffee drinks here are unique. It’s in the top two for coffee shops in Honolulu. Quality and creativity is what’s its about! The Hot Taro Ube is my fave! I’ve had the Hot Maple Latté & Purple Rain too, but the Taro Ube is unforgettable! Cheee

4.60 (84 reviews) (~1.32 km from centre)

TRY Coffee

Coffee shop

😐 Coffee is well priced and the baristas are welcoming! Only problem I have with this place is that I wish they were more transparent about themselves. If you’re a 1 hour coffee shop just say that and make that known. I went to this coffee shop for about 3-4days. First day I got a day pass for the wor...

4.60 (83 reviews) (~1.33 km from centre)

Top Tea + Espresso Liliha

Bubble tea store

😠 Grand opening at Ala Moana and give a change to try but their drink always makes me disappointed I ordered 25 % Sweet but taste like 120 % - OMG Don't waster your money the syrups taste very terrible, better go Hana Tea

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4.60 (58 reviews) (~1.84 km from centre)

Kaka'ako Cafe

Cafe

👍👍 Small place, but the food is BIG on flavor. I've eaten here 5 times and the club sandwich on the Jalapeno bagel is always my favorite! Friendly, professional staff, clean, nice atmosphere. Going to use the bathroom can be a challenge. I got a key from staff, had to leave out the back door, down a lo...

$$ $$

4.50 (124 reviews) (~0.43 km from centre)

Juicy Brew

Cafe

👍👍 When I walked in I thought this was going to be another place that sells overpriced small portions, such as $10 avo toast. No, the prices were fair and foods were delish. The person at the counter suggested a spicy “chicken” wrap for me which was spot on and very filling. And they heated it up nicel...

4.50 (32 reviews) (~1.78 km from centre)

Koko Crater Coffee Roasters

Coffee roasters

4.50 (22 reviews) (~0.92 km from centre)

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Hidden gems: Coffee shops in Honolulu, United States