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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
Opens 5:30 AM tomorrowANDO
Kailua
Traditional Japanese matcha cafe with in-house roasted specialty coffee, sourcing beans globally with careful attention to origin character
Opens 8:30 AM tomorrow
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
Opens 6:30 AM tomorrow
Plantoem Cafe
Kaimuki
Hidden Kaimuki coffee bar blending specialty drinks with plant nursery vibes, featuring seasonal specials and quality matcha program
Opens 10:00 AM tomorrow
The Curb Kaimuki
Palolo
Multi-roaster café honoring the seed-to-cup journey with rotating specialty coffees and pour over service in Kaimuki
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrowCafe Kopi
Kailua
Kailua cafe serving daily coffee and house-made pastries with Singapore laksa on weekends, blending coffeehouse culture with casual dining
Opens 6:30 AM tomorrowPour-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
Opens 5:30 AM tomorrowKnots 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
Opens 6:00 AM tomorrowANDO
Kailua
Traditional Japanese matcha cafe with in-house roasted specialty coffee, sourcing beans globally with careful attention to origin character
Opens 8:30 AM tomorrow
ARS Cafe
Kapahulu
Diamond Head neighborhood spot with rotating coffee offerings and seasonal limited drinks in a local-focused cafe setting
Opens 8:00 AM tomorrowThe Curb Kaimuki
Palolo
Multi-roaster café honoring the seed-to-cup journey with rotating specialty coffees and pour over service in Kaimuki
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrowCafe Kopi
Kailua
Kailua cafe serving daily coffee and house-made pastries with Singapore laksa on weekends, blending coffeehouse culture with casual dining
Opens 6:30 AM tomorrowEspresso 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
Opens 5:30 AM tomorrowKnots 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
Opens 6:00 AM tomorrowANDO
Kailua
Traditional Japanese matcha cafe with in-house roasted specialty coffee, sourcing beans globally with careful attention to origin character
Opens 8:30 AM tomorrowARS Cafe
Kapahulu
Diamond Head neighborhood spot with rotating coffee offerings and seasonal limited drinks in a local-focused cafe setting
Opens 8:00 AM tomorrowChadLou'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
Opens 6:30 AM tomorrowPlantoem Cafe
Kaimuki
Hidden Kaimuki coffee bar blending specialty drinks with plant nursery vibes, featuring seasonal specials and quality matcha program
Opens 10:00 AM tomorrowCafés 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
Opens 5:30 AM tomorrowKnots 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
Opens 6:00 AM tomorrowChadLou'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
Opens 6:30 AM tomorrowThe Curb Kaimuki
Palolo
Multi-roaster café honoring the seed-to-cup journey with rotating specialty coffees and pour over service in Kaimuki
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrowCafe Kopi
Kailua
Kailua cafe serving daily coffee and house-made pastries with Singapore laksa on weekends, blending coffeehouse culture with casual dining
Opens 6:30 AM tomorrow
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
Opens 6:00 AM tomorrowFrequently Asked Questions
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