Honolulu coffee scene

Cafés with outdoor seating in Honolulu

Terraces, courtyards, and pavement tables in Honolulu. Specialty coffee with a seat in the open air.

13 cafés · United States

Independent picks, never pay-to-list. How we choose.

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Kakaako

9Bar HNL

Named after the nine bars of pressure required to pull a proper espresso, 9Bar HNL occupies a sunny corner of the…

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Kailua

Ando

Ando brings a Japanese cafe sensibility to Kailua Town, sourcing coffee and single-origin teas directly from farmers…

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Kaimuki

ARS Cafe

ARS Cafe sits on Monsarrat Avenue near the Diamond Head trailhead and Kapiolani Park, drawing hikers and neighborhood…

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Kakaako

ARVO

ARVO takes its name from the Australian slang for afternoon and brings a relaxed Southern Hemisphere cafe sensibility…

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Waikiki

Hawaiian Aroma Caffe

Hawaiian Aroma Caffe roasts its own exclusive blends at a facility in Kapolei and operates multiple Waikiki…

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Waikiki

Island Vintage Coffee

Island Vintage Coffee has roasted and served 100 percent Kona coffee since 1996, making it one of the oldest…

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Waikiki

Knots Coffee Roasters

Knots Coffee Roasters is the first Hawaii outpost of a Tokyo-based roaster, operating out of the Queen Kapiolani…

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Manoa

Morning Glass Coffee

Tucked into a quiet stretch of Manoa Valley, Morning Glass has been a beloved local institution for its serious…

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Kaimuki

Pai Cafe

Located on Kapahulu Avenue, Pai Cafe has earned a loyal following with specialty espresso sourced from Temple Coffee…

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Chinatown

Po'ai by Pono Potions

Po'ai is the flagship retail and espresso bar for Pono Potions, a Hawaii-based syrup company that hand-crafts flavors…

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Kaimuki

The Curb Kaimuki

The Curb operates as a rotating showcase for top-tier specialty roasters, featuring names like Olympia Coffee, Heart…

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Kailua

Tradition Coffee Roasters

Tradition Coffee Roasters operates out of a warehouse space off Kalanianaole Highway in Kailua, roasting over a dozen…

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Kakaako

TRY Coffee

Founder Timothy Yamada spent over a decade roasting at major Hawaii coffee operations before opening TRY in the…

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These Honolulu cafés have outdoor seating, from pavement tables to courtyards and terraces, while still pouring proper specialty coffee.

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