Honolulu Coffee

Based on other reviews, it seems like maybe we were there on a bad day for Honolulu Coffee. However, we did NOT have a great experience, and I don't plan on returning. The positives: I gave it 2 stars because the pastries & donuts were very tasty. The sugar jelly donut was fresh with actual jelly jam, and it was delicious. The atmosphere in some areas was nice, and I could see how it could be great under different circumstances. The negatives: Our drinks were terrible. My coffee had grounds in it, and my husbands special festive drink had an unbelievable amount of cinnamon in it - we are pretty sure the bottle accidently opened/the top fell off when they were shaking it ... if that wasn't the case, then it was just a God-awful recipe. When we first ordered, the batista was friendly. When we tried to get the attention of a staff member to let them know our drinks were terrible (didn't necessarily want new ones, but rather wanted to inform them of the coffee grounds and possible cinnamon disaster, for future customers) we were ignored and then told to wait in line to speak to someone. For me, honestly, the main issue was the cleanliness of the shop. There was garbage and grim everywhere. Especially the bathrooms ... just gross. I know it can get busy around the holiday season, but it made me uncomfortable to eat there, and that's a deal breaker for me. The location is nice, walkable downtown, but is not mobility/wheelchair accessible. It's a shame that we didn't have a great experience because the pastries were really tasty, but I wouldn't want to eat there after seeing the grim.

The atmosphere was lovely, and the jungle-themed decor was a fun idea. However, the restroom was very dirty, and the coffee I had was quite bitter. That said, it was a cozy place to work on my laptop, and I appreciate the overall experience. Thank you!

This cafe had a great atmosphere and the Hawaiian latte was unique and delicious! The Caprese sandwich I had was the best sandwich I’ve ever had in Vancouver. The staff were so friendly and greeted us warmly!

I've never had a Matcha Latte before. I liked it. It's a little sweet and bitter at the same time, with a little bit of "vegetation" taste - in a good way. The place was down in a courtyard... a little hidden from all but one street. The service was quick. The atmosphere was nice. It was busy with many working on their laptops.

The experience at the cafe was really great, and the sandwiches had a nice flavor, everything together was terrific. The people is really nice and warm. Love the place. Good for study or have a nice chat with friends. 😊

Really cute spot in the heart of downtown with a selection of hawaiin coffee and sweet treats - including ube cream cheese muffins, fruity nutty cakes, their guava chilli jam that pair so well with their coffee blends and 10% Kona. Ambience is very inviting with their patio being pet friendly which is a huge plus. Positive vibes, happy spot, must visit. Good stuff all around can’t go wrong.

One of my fave places to come and have a coffee and write or work on my computer for a bit. Loved their hot chocolates for Hot Chocolate Fest (vegan, too!). But I wish they would bring back the ube bread!!

I tried the Honolulu Peaberry pour-over and it was ok, nothing stood out, but the drink wasn't bitter. The outside area is great to have your coffee while relaxing. The Latte was good 👍