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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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Honolulu Coffee at Moana Surfrider
Waikiki
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 PMANDO
Kailua
Traditional Japanese matcha cafe with in-house roasted specialty coffee, sourcing beans globally with careful attention to origin character
Open until 4:00 PM
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
Open until 4:00 PM
Plantoem Cafe
Kaimuki
Hidden Kaimuki coffee bar blending specialty drinks with plant nursery vibes, featuring seasonal specials and quality matcha program
Open until 7:00 PM
The Curb Kaimuki
Palolo
Multi-roaster café honoring the seed-to-cup journey with rotating specialty coffees and pour over service in Kaimuki
Open until 2:00 PMCafe Kopi
Kailua
Kailua cafe serving daily coffee and house-made pastries with Singapore laksa on weekends, blending coffeehouse culture with casual dining
Open until 4:00 PMPour-Over & Filter Coffee
View all 20Honolulu Coffee at Moana Surfrider
Waikiki
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 PMKnots 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
Open until 4:00 PMANDO
Kailua
Traditional Japanese matcha cafe with in-house roasted specialty coffee, sourcing beans globally with careful attention to origin character
Open until 4:00 PM
ARS Cafe
Kapahulu
Diamond Head neighborhood spot with rotating coffee offerings and seasonal limited drinks in a local-focused cafe setting
Open until 4:00 PMThe Curb Kaimuki
Palolo
Multi-roaster café honoring the seed-to-cup journey with rotating specialty coffees and pour over service in Kaimuki
Open until 2:00 PMCafe Kopi
Kailua
Kailua cafe serving daily coffee and house-made pastries with Singapore laksa on weekends, blending coffeehouse culture with casual dining
Open until 4:00 PMEspresso Focused
View all 32Honolulu Coffee at Moana Surfrider
Waikiki
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 PMKnots 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
Open until 4:00 PMANDO
Kailua
Traditional Japanese matcha cafe with in-house roasted specialty coffee, sourcing beans globally with careful attention to origin character
Open until 4:00 PMARS Cafe
Kapahulu
Diamond Head neighborhood spot with rotating coffee offerings and seasonal limited drinks in a local-focused cafe setting
Open until 4:00 PMChadLou'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
Open until 4:00 PMPlantoem Cafe
Kaimuki
Hidden Kaimuki coffee bar blending specialty drinks with plant nursery vibes, featuring seasonal specials and quality matcha program
Open until 7:00 PMCafés with Food
View all 25Honolulu Coffee at Moana Surfrider
Waikiki
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 PMKnots 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
Open until 4:00 PMChadLou'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
Open until 4:00 PMThe Curb Kaimuki
Palolo
Multi-roaster café honoring the seed-to-cup journey with rotating specialty coffees and pour over service in Kaimuki
Open until 2:00 PMCafe Kopi
Kailua
Kailua cafe serving daily coffee and house-made pastries with Singapore laksa on weekends, blending coffeehouse culture with casual dining
Open until 4:00 PM
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
Open until 4:00 PMFrequently Asked Questions
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