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Great Coffee In Honolulu

Matthew Klint Posted onNovember 21, 2019November 14, 2023 5 Comments

Wherever I am in the world, I try to take some time each morning to find good coffee. I did not have to walk far to find great coffee in Honolulu.

We arrived late and spent the first night at the Hyatt Centric in Waikiki. The hotel does not have great coffee, although there is a Starbucks Reserve in the lobby. I view Starbucks Reserve like I view regular Starbucks: mediocre coffee that is not worth the investment. Sure, I love the ambiance of Starbucks Reserve, but the coffee simply lacks the strong, rich flavors available elsewhere.

a door with a sign on the wall

two cups of coffee on a tray

Honolulu is full of coffee shops and I did not really know where to go…so I just began walking. I came to the Sheraton Waikiki and noticed a Honolulu Coffee kiosk. Honolulu Coffee is a local coffee chain found in 1992 that now has locations all over the Hawaiian islands. But it was my first experience with this brand.

a building with a sign on the side

people standing in front of a small coffee shop

a sign on a building

a menu board on a wall

The enthusiastic barista greeted me and told me the coffee was “great” when I asked if it was good. (I know, what else was she going to say…)

She did a great job. The cappuccino was a medium Kona blend with hints of nuts and chocolate.

a cup of coffee with a heart in the foam

I walked away satisfied.

CONCLUSION

I am sure there are many great coffee shops scattered over Honolulu and I’d welcome your recommendations for next time. But my first time at the “hometown” chain was a great experience. Highly recommended and a nice alternative to Starbucks or other mainstream chains…

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Matthew Klint

Matthew is an avid traveler who calls Los Angeles home. Each year he travels more than 200,000 miles by air and has visited more than 135 countries. Working both in the aviation industry and as a travel consultant, Matthew has been featured in major media outlets around the world and uses his Live and Let's Fly blog to share the latest news in the airline industry, commentary on frequent flyer programs, and detailed reports of his worldwide travel.

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5 Comments

  1. Greg Dalin Reply
    November 21, 2019 at 5:17 pm

    There are plenty of amazing coffee shops in Hawaii, you have to remember Hawaii is the only place in the US that grows coffee if i recall.

  2. worldtraveler73 Reply
    November 21, 2019 at 9:35 pm

    Surprisingly there is also a Honolulu Coffee in Vancouver 1 block from the Sheraton Wall Center. A great place for something different

  3. MeanMeosh Reply
    November 22, 2019 at 10:27 am

    Thanks for the tip. Heading to Hawai’i next month and I know my mom’s going to ask where she can get some strong coffee.

  4. Kacee Reply
    November 22, 2019 at 10:40 am

    Kona Coffee Purveyors in International Marketplace has amazing baked goods. You may encounter attitude from counter staff.

  5. Islandmiler Reply
    November 23, 2019 at 4:49 pm

    I second the Kona Coffee Purveyor vote. They have some of the best coffee in Hawaii, while their kougin amann, bostock, chocolate creme croissant, and chocolate chip cookies are my go-to items.

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