Honolulu · Honolulu County, HI

Best coffee in Honolulu

Scout analyzed 131 Honolulu places and surfaced the ones that actually fit coffee.

Places analyzed

131

Matches

Typical spend

$25

Typical visit

49 min

Best neighborhoods for coffee

Ranked by how many matching spots Scout found in each area.

Waikiki

5 matching spots

Kaka'ako

1 matching spots

Palolo

1 matching spots

Manoa

1 matching spots

Makiki/Lower/ Punchbowl/Tantalus

1 matching spots

Arts District

1 matching spots

Scout-verified spots

Kaka'ako

Arvo Cafe

Arvo Cafe is good for a casual coffee date or a solo start to the day, offering light fare. Expect to spend $10-$25 per person for about 45 minutes, often paired with nearby shopping or a stroll.

FoodShoppingViews

$10–$25 typical45 min visitmoderate parking

Food & Drink

Green World Coffee Farm

This coffee farm offers a relaxed stop for coffee and browsing local goods. It's suitable for a quick break while driving, pairing well with other island sights or as a casual outing.

FoodShoppingOutdoors

$10–$30 typical45 min visiteasy parking

Food & Drink

Coffee Cove Hawaii

Coffee Cove Hawaii is a casual stop for a quick coffee and bite, often paired with a scenic drive or before exploring the North Shore. Expect to spend about 30 minutes and $10-25 per person.

FoodViewsRelaxed

$10–$25 typical45 min visiteasy parking

Palolo

The Curb Kaimuki

The Curb Kaimuki is a cozy stop for coffee and a baked good, ideal for a quick solo break or to start a Kaimuki outing. Expect to spend about 30 minutes and $5-$15 per person.

FoodShoppingRelaxed

$5–$15 typical45 min visitmoderate parking

Waikiki

Island Vintage Coffee Waikiki

This coffee shop is good for a casual breakfast or lunch, often paired with shopping or a beach visit. Expect to spend $15-30 per person for food and coffee over about 45 minutes.

FoodShoppingRelaxed

$15–$30 typical45 min visithard parking

Manoa

Morning Glass Coffee

Morning Glass Coffee is a good spot for a casual morning or midday coffee and light breakfast, costing around $10-25 per person. It works well as a solo start to the day or a relaxed meet-up before other activities.

FoodShoppingViews

$10–$25 typical45 min visitmoderate parking

Food & Drink

Knots Coffee Roasters. at Queen Kapiolani Hotel

This is a good spot for a relaxed coffee or light meal, suitable for an hour-long stop before exploring Waikiki or for a casual evening cocktail. Expect to spend $10-35 per person depending on what you order.

FoodCocktailsShopping

$10–$35 typical45 min visithard parking

Waikiki

Shoreline Cafe

Shoreline Cafe is a solid stop for a quick coffee and a light bite, fitting well into a morning stroll or a midday break. Expect to spend $10-25 per person for a visit of about 30 minutes.

FoodShoppingRelaxed

$10–$25 typical45 min visithard parking

Waikiki

HIDEOUT

HIDEOUT is a stylish rooftop bar good for a date night or social evening drinks with small plates. Expect to spend $30-$75 per person and stay for 1-2 hours.

FoodCocktailsViews

$30–$75 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

Makiki/Lower/ Punchbowl/Tantalus

Honolulu Museum of Art (HoMA)

The Honolulu Museum of Art offers a few hours of cultural exploration, suitable for a relaxed midday outing. Expect to spend $20-40 per person for admission and a cafe stop.

FoodArtsShopping

$20–$40 typical45 min visitmoderate parking

Waikiki

Kona Coffee Purveyors

This is a good spot for a quick, upscale coffee and pastry break, ideal as a morning stop before exploring Waikiki or as a mid-afternoon treat. Expect to spend $10-25 per person for a drink and baked good.

FoodShoppingViews

$10–$25 typical45 min visithard parking

Sports & Recreation

Royal Kunia Country Club, Inc.

This golf course offers scenic views of the sea and mountains, suitable for a 4+ hour round of golf. Expect to spend $100-$250 per person for greens fees, plus potential food and pro shop purchases.

OutdoorsShoppingSports

$100–$250 typical1 hr visiteasy parking

Arts District

Local Joe Coffee Roasters

Local Joe Coffee Roasters is a good spot for a casual breakfast or a quick coffee break, potentially paired with a walk around the neighborhood. Expect to spend $10-25 per person for a coffee and a dish.

FoodShoppingRelaxed

$10–$25 typical45 min visitmoderate parking

Waikiki

Kai Coffee Hawaii at Hyatt Regency Waikiki

Kai Coffee is a good spot for a quick coffee break or a casual grab-and-go. Expect to spend 15-30 minutes and around $10-25 per person for a drink and a light snack.

FoodShoppingRelaxed

$10–$25 typical45 min visithard parking