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Island Vintage Coffee is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso Drinks in Honolulu.

1. Island Vintage Coffee

8.5
2301 Kalakaua Ave (Royal Hawaiian Center), Honolulu, HI
Coffee Shop · Waikiki · 197 tips and reviews

Linda W.Linda W: Absolutely love their coffee and their Acai bowl!! Must have the honey Hawaiian latte!

Sam A.Sam Apuna: Baristas are excellent. Next time I'll have to try the matcha latte - they look delicious

Andrei Z.Andrei Zmievski: Amazeballs lattes. Island Latte is slightly sweet with coconut and so good. Served at the proper temperature too.

Honolulu Coffee Company is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso Drinks in Honolulu.

2. Honolulu Coffee Company

8.8
2365 Kalakaua Ave (in The Westin Moana Surfrider), Honolulu, HI
Coffee Shop · Waikiki · 96 tips and reviews

Luke B.Luke Bornheimer: The line has gotten outrageous lately (thanks to Japanese guidebooks promoting the place). Still, their acaí bowls are large and delicious. Also, their speciality lattes are unique and tasty.

Chris S.Chris Sylvia: Awesome Chai Tea Latte ( perfect amount of Chai) and great coffee in their mochas- bonus is the artistry in their presentation

Billy S.Billy Seol: The Hawaii Macademia Latte is excellent! Not too strong but very flavorful.

Kona Coffee Purveyors | b.patisserie is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso Drinks in Honolulu.

3. Kona Coffee Purveyors | b.patisserie

9.2
2330 Kalakaua Ave (facing Kuhio Ave & Nahua St), Honolulu, HI
Café · Waikiki · 74 tips and reviews

JohnJohn: Really good roast to the coffee, velvety and rich latte and cappuccino. Couple it with a chocolate banana almond croissant, you deserve it.

L 2.L 2K: Gluten-free almond cake: pillow soft and tasty. Enjoy with a cortado topped with almond milk ❤

Scot O.Scot Olsen: Excellent cortado. Come here to try Hawaiian, Kona-style coffees theatre near-impossible to get in the continental United States. Their peaberry is incredibly clean with a lot of nuance. Pastries A+.

Kai Coffee Hawaii is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso Drinks in Honolulu.

4. Kai Coffee Hawaii

8.2
2424 Kalakaua Ave (Kaiulani Ave), Honolulu, HI
Café · Waikiki · 28 tips and reviews

Cassie Y.Cassie Young: My husband loves their Kai latte. My goto is the vanilla latte. Best coffee in Hawaii.

JohnJohn: Coffee grown in Hawaii, nicely roasted, superb latte, local small biz with a quality product - what's not to love?

Bikash M.Bikash Mishra: Excellent espresso drinks! Grab a cortado or americano and feel like you're in a SF coffee shop.

Island Vintage Coffee is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso Drinks in Honolulu.

5. Island Vintage Coffee

7.7
1450 Ala Moana Blvd (At Ala Moana Shopping Center, 1st Floor), Honolulu, HI
Coffee Shop · Ala Moana - Kakaako · 28 tips and reviews

Jay M.Jay Macalma: Try the Macadamia Kona Mocha! Fricken Awesome.. especially with mall discount.

HONOLULU MagazineHONOLULU Magazine: Try one of the signature drinks like Kona Mocha or Hawaiian Honey! -A Perfect Day at Ala Moana, January 2012

Brandon C.Brandon Campos: Iced Lava Mocha! Yum! Friendly Staff!

Morning Glass Coffee + Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso Drinks in Honolulu.

6. Morning Glass Coffee + Cafe

8.6
2955 East Manoa Rd, Honolulu, HI
Café · Manoa · 70 tips and reviews

David K.David Kim: The coffee might be the best in town. Order a latte and raspberry scone. The lunch sandwiches are not large, but really worth it.

JWCJWC: Italian style Capps, not superjumbo American style. Espresso is superb.

AnastasiaAnastasia: Well-made delicious Mochas.

The Curb Kaimuki is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso Drinks in Honolulu.

7. The Curb Kaimuki

8.6
3538 Waialae Ave (Sierra Dr), Honolulu, HI
Coffee Shop · Palolo · 26 tips and reviews

GloGlo: Enjoyed my cappuccino with lavender. Friendly staff. Cozy spot to slow down and savor.

LianuhLianuh: Matcha Pandan latte, warm wMacnut milk was divine. Also had it iced wOat milk, delicious as well but the foam on the hot latte was killer.

Karen R.Karen Regalado: Impressive selection of non-dairy milk alternatives – perfect for those with dietary restrictions. Their oat milk latte is a game-changer!

Honolulu Coffee Company is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso Drinks in Honolulu.

8. Honolulu Coffee Company

7.8
1450 Ala Moana Blvd (Level 3, Ewa Wing, Ala Moana Center), Honolulu, HI
Coffee Shop · Ala Moana - Kakaako · 26 tips and reviews

Jenifer W.Jenifer Winter: Unbelievably good espresso drinks!

Sunny J.Sunny Jordan: Now that's a perfect double latte!

Marie F.Marie Felix: Try the Nutty Hawaiian latte with an extra shot of espresso. Yum!

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso Drinks in Honolulu.

9. The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf

8.5
3206 Monsarrat Ave (at Campbell Ave), Honolulu, HI
Coffee Shop · Diamond Head - Kapahulu - St. Louis · 13 tips and reviews

Tony H.Tony Ho: Always nice and cool inside to escape the heat. Mocha lattes are the bomb

Anna M.Anna M: it's all about the white chocolate mochas yum

KoreankitkatKoreankitkat: Love the hazelnut lattes

Blue Tree Café is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso Drinks in Honolulu.

10. Blue Tree Café

8.6
1009 Kapiolani Blvd (Pacifica Honolulu Condos), Honolulu, HI
Café · Ala Moana - Kakaako · 21 tips and reviews

Natalie R.Natalie Ross: Their house made almond milk is fantastic in a latte and the staff were super friendly!

Mary M.Mary McKinley: Recommend the homemade chai almond milk latte.

Evgeniy D.Evgeniy Dankovtsev: It’s not advertised upfront but they are vegan :) everything is fantastic. Loved spicy tofu poke bowl and iced tumeric latte (asked to add two espresso shots, since it doesn’t have coffee by default)

Glazer's Coffee is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso Drinks in Honolulu.

11. Glazer's Coffee

7.6
2700 S King St, #D101 (At University Ave.), Honolulu, HI
Coffee Shop · Mccully - Moiliili · 30 tips and reviews

Cali G.Cali Girl: Best Iced Hazelnut Lattes ever! Even better than Starbucks (in my opinion)

James J.James Jory: Outstanding caramel latte.

Anna F.Anna F.: Cool latte art for the hot drinks if you stay there to drink it.

Brue Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso Drinks in Honolulu.

12. Brue Bar

8.2
119 Merchant St Ste 101, Honolulu, HI
Coffee Shop · Downtown Honolulu · 12 tips and reviews

Danny O.Danny Ocean: Best Cappuccino in town...hands down!! Super friendly staff. Urban chic interior. Solid.

AmerjitAmerjit: mocha is smooth and delicious

MK C.MK Carroll: Excellent flat white!

9bar HNL is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso Drinks in Honolulu.

13. 9bar HNL

8.1
679 Auahi St, Honolulu, HI
Coffee Shop · Ala Moana - Kakaako · 15 tips and reviews

William G.William Goodwin: Great Cappuccino's and the breakfast bowls hit the spot

DavidDavid: Best breve cappuccino in town. Friendly staff.

DavidDavid: Love the cappuccino and the macadamia-cranberry scuffin is to die for.

Honolulu Coffee Experience Center is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso Drinks in Honolulu.

14. Honolulu Coffee Experience Center

8.6
1800 Kalakaua Avenue (Kapiolani), Honolulu, HI
Coffee Shop · Mccully - Moiliili · 16 tips and reviews

MohammedMohammed: Lovely place, great coffee and friendly staff. Iced Hawaiian Latte was so good and recommend.

Alyssa B.Alyssa B.: Perfect coffee everytime- iced hawaiian soy latte. And almond croissant

Miral V.Miral Vaghasia: The coffee is a bit expensive but very good! Has a great ambiance especially if you want to get some work done

Starbucks is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso Drinks in Honolulu.

15. Starbucks

7.5
1025 Alakea St, Honolulu, HI
Coffee Shop · Downtown Honolulu · 26 tips and reviews

KrishnaKrishna: White chocolate mocha with whipped cream - always the best!

MiddleSis808MiddleSis808: Try the Salted Caramel Soy Latte - Getting a sneak preview of a new drink. Very yummy! Mahalo Shaina and Kiki!

Candace A.Candace Apana: I love the white chocolate mocha with vanilla & soy milk! The best! I'm a former employee at Kailua town & working there was the best! I loved getting know my regulars & making them smile!