Drip Studio Is a Coffee Nerd’s Retreat in Downtown Honolulu
Craft-brewed coffee from small, independent roasters pairs with irresistible baked goods on Fort Street Mall.
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Donato’s Fresh Cheese-Centric Bocconcino Café Opens in Kaka‘ako
Think espresso drinks, imported delicacies and pizzas and sandwiches featuring fresh, house-made mozzarellas.
Try Coffee Is an Oasis in Kaka‘ako
TK Yamada, who spent more than a decade working and roasting for other cafés, now has his own spot with an extraordinarily pleasant lānai.
Pono Potions Opens a Chic Coffee Shop and Boutique in Honolulu Chinatown
Coffees and lemonades flavored with Pono Potions’ local syrups are in their own cafe on Smith Street.
Hawai‘i’s Best Korean Shave Ice Is Hidden in a Supermarket
Just past the produce and the latest in Korean aunty fashion, Ke‘eaumoku’s En Hakkore Café serves up a loaded mountain of shave ice with an espresso shot.
6 O‘ahu Cafés to Get Your Art and Coffee On
Fuel up and support local artists at these artsy coffee joints.
Family Restaurant Review: Keiki & the Pineapple
A unique play café entertains keiki and gives adults a (coffee) break.
Fat Kid Friday: Jumbo-sized Korean-style Shave Ice
Layered, loaded, over the top — and then you pour fresh espresso over everything
Uzbek food hits downtown at Silk Road Cafe
On a map, Uzbekistan is worlds away from Downtown Honolulu. But since a hot new lunch spot called Silk Road Cafe opened, we can get a taste. It’s pretty safe to say this is the only Uzbek restaurant in Hawaii.…
Hidden gem: Cafe Fusion
I had promised babes that I would take her to a cafe for breakfast. Someplace she’s never been before. I like surprises, so on a random weekday morning, I took her to church. Sort of. Cafe Fusion is located inside…
Something new: Koa Cafe
A new brunch cafe opened a couple weeks ago in Moiliili between Glazer’s Coffee and Sushi King. Koa Cafe is owned by Juno Chung, whose parents founded the local Koa Pancake House chain. Juno’s now taken over operations of both…
Something new: The Friend Cafe
The gentrification of Kapiolani continues. The buy me drinky bars in the area have done nothing to stem the tide of milk tea shops. There’s Mister Tea, Taste Tea, Teapresso, Tea Boss. And now there’s a new one: The Friend…
New menu items at Kissaten
Kissaten holds many memories for me, especially late-night ones. I’ve come here for a quick bite after the gym, stumbled in after a concert, and even broken up with someone within these orange walls. Oh Kissaten, the stories you could…
New eats: Cake Envy
Cake Envy opens today in Chinatown across the street from Hawaii Theatre. Chef/owner Amy Brookes has created a nice dessert place for theatre-goers that will be open for the late-night crowd. Her goal was to provide a sweet alternative to…
Party pics: First Thursday
The “No Rules” First Thursday poetry slam got underway last night at Fresh Cafe, allowing poets to perform in creative and unpredictable ways throughout the summer. Seasoned poet and performer NerCity from Oakland was the featured poet of the night.…
Party pics: Art & Flea – Spotty Dotty Party
The fashion mavens from Art & Flea held another themed swap meet at Fresh Cafe, called the Spotty Dotty Party. The event featured local vintage and handmade fashion, art and music, with entertainment by KTUH, DJ Mainframe, DJ Motardelah, along…
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