Lion Cafe and General Store

1555 Kalani St, Honolulu, HI

★★★★★4.6(267 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

Lion Cafe and General Store is a retro industrial-chic hangout in Honolulu where you can linger over meticulously brewed coffee while browsing bags of whole beans and roasted coffee to take home—a rare find that doubles as both a serious coffee destination and a neighborhood gathering spot. The laid-back vibe and ample seating make it perfect for a slow sit with your laptop or a meetup with friends, though service can be inconsistent depending on who's behind the bar. Beyond the coffee itself, they've thoughtfully stocked a selection of Hawaiian music, pastries, and light bites, plus creative specialty drinks that reward exploration.

What to expect

Cold brewFamily friendlySpecialty drinksSlow sitPastriesLight foodSignature drinksTraditional drinksMeetingsLaptop friendly

Google Reviews

Joel Nakai
★★★★★2 months ago

If you're in the neighborhood and are looking for a cup of Joe, this place is worth the stop. I love the retro industrial vibes of the coffee shop which has ample seating and a full menu of all their various flavors and roasts. (Its worth noting that I'm a person who enjoys experiences with local brands I grew up with) You'll find all their products available to purchase in store and if you fancy a tour, they offer them a few times a month.

Gabriel
★★★★★3 months ago

Good coffee but the baristas are very unfriendly. A shame, because I like the company. Also, the Hawaiian music is top notch

Jeff Mussro
★★★★6 months ago

AMAZINGLY overpriced - and - poor service - and a salmon lox bagel is a build your own apparently (the salmon was questionable as well) - the laziness, cutting of corners + $1.50 for oat milk = this place is rigged for minimum service, effort at maximum prices. I can't believe I waisted a $43 Uber to come visit this place. AND - There's a TIP option to select at checkout. For what? Lastly, the bathrooms are terrible.

Yel Delos Reyes
★★★★★8 months ago

They sell bigger bags of coffee here! Both ground and roasted beans (which is harder to find in the grocery stores). They offer more flavors too and they even have it in Keurig pods. Worth the drive! A little over 15 minutes from Waikiki Beach. They have a mini museum about Lion coffee. They also serve coffees by the cup and pastries. They have quite a few tables and chairs so you can enjoy your coffee for dine-in. The coffee was okay though nothing special.

Christopher Bell
★★★★★a year ago

Only the best coffee in Hawaii! Lion Cafe has a cool, laid-back vibe as soon as you walk in, with a friendly and welcoming staff. The coffee is brewed to perfection, and I also ordered a slice of banana bread that was delicious. They also sell large bags of their coffee if you want to take some home. I truly have no complaints—absolutely recommend stopping by. Enjoy!

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