Hawai‘i

Best coffee shops in Honolulu

Our guide to specialty coffee in Honolulu: 6 verified shops, including ARS Cafe, ARVO and Kai Coffee Hawaii. From Manoa to Kaka‘ako, Honolulu's specialty shops pour Hawaiian-grown beans next to coffee from mainland roasters, and several roast Hawaiian coffee themselves.

6 verified shops · vetted, never pay-to-play

Verified means checked against our specialty criteria using each shop's own public information, not a visit. Last checked Jun 2026. How we choose

Waikiki and Honolulu's skyline from Diamond Head
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