5 Pumpkin Spice Lattes That Are Better Than Starbucks
Support a small coffee shop or local chain with these seasonal specials.
Coffee & Tea
Korean Convenience Store CU Hawai‘i Opens Downtown Next Week—Here’s What You’ll Find
7-Eleven, get ready: CU’s first U.S. store will feature a ramyun bar, street foods, ice cup drinks, collabs with local businesses and more.
Pursuits: Brian Bigornia Pours A Shot of Joy With Panday Coffee
A former nurse finds his true calling running his own Filipino-themed coffee cart.
New Cup on the Block: Kooks Need Coffee Too
Part 2 of our café series drops in on a new surfer-themed coffee truck on O‘ahu.
New Cup on the Block: For Your Everyday Coffee Needs
Frolic’s new café series kicks off with a taste of single-origin coffee drinks at freshly opened Everyday café.
Café Lapin Just Became My New Favorite Matcha Hangout
The sunny, cozy spot is a matcha lover’s dream—and it has the best matcha yuzu lemonade.
Our Favorite Local LGBTQIA+-Owned Stores and Eateries
Where to shop and dine local during Hawai‘i’s Pride Month.
Honolulu’s Newest Afternoon Tea Is All About Mu‘u & Mimosas
The monthly tea is coming up July 13 at the Kaimana Beach Hotel.
O‘ahu Adventure Day: 7 Hours in ‘Ewa Beach
Lunch with a view, cuddling cats and dogs, matcha lattes, flowers and a farmers market make for a fulfilling day on the leeward side.
Restaurants We Love: Resonant Stories From the Best Restaurants in Honolulu
Restaurants with superlative food are one thing. Those with a place in our hearts are another. Our writers explore the restaurants they love.
In Hale‘iwa Town, Bird’s Nest Coffee Co. Is a Roost for Craft Coffee
A converted gas station on O‘ahu’s North Shore is a hub for coffee aficionados and newbies.
Beignets and Étouffée: Nola Café Brings a Taste of the French Quarter to Kaimukī
Jambalaya, gumbo, sandwiches and good coffee round out an all-day menu.
Your Guide to O‘ahu’s Best Badass Brunches
We’re bringing back this cover feature from HONOLULU Magazine’s March issue because it covers everything brunch: standout dishes, newer spots, beery brunches and a where-to-go-if guide.
Sweet Treats: Don’t Sleep on the Hojicha Frappé at Matcha Café Maiko
Beat the end of summer heat with the iciest, hojicha-est drink around.
Sweet Treats: Where to Find Hawai‘i’s Only Snowthies
Milky Way Hawai‘i Ice’s mashups of Taiwanese-style snow ice and smoothies are worth hunting down on a hot day.
Saying Goodbye to Glazer’s Coffee
A love letter to a beloved coffee shop that will pour its last cup on Aug. 23.
Shioketh Lights Up Pālolo With Fiery Indo-Singaporean Flavors
Sweet, spice and pandan coffee on ice are here to shiok up Honolulu’s Southeast Asian food options.
Honolulu’s Most Over-the-Top, Caffeinated Korean Shaved Ice Is Back
En Hakkore Café from Ke‘eaumoku’s old 88 Pal Pal reopens in Palama Supermarket on Makaloa Street.
6 Favorite Places to Try Vietnamese Iced Coffee on O‘ahu
Where to find authentic or nontraditional cà phê sữa đá to switch up your coffee routine.
These Restaurants Need Your Support After Power Outages Forced Them to Close
More than 50 restaurants, cafes and bars have had to shut down for days in Downtown and Chinatown Honolulu.
It’s Par-Tea Time With New Afternoon Teas in Waikīkī
Looking to treat Mom on Mother’s Day? Delight her (and yourself) with these new, unique afternoon tea options.
On Kapahulu, the Zen of Tea and Gelato
Next to Aburiya Ibushi, Cha to Gelato Zen makes tea ceremony a casual evening ritual—with a side of dessert.
First Look: Hawai‘i’s First Paris Baguette Opens Thursday
Get ready for the global chain’s cakes, sandwiches, pastries and, of course, baguettes.
A World First: Sparkling Māmaki Tea by Manu Brewing Co.
A former home beer brewer makes four flavors of sparkling māmaki tea.
