Lotus Cafe

I'm responsible for picking up lunch for my department at work and wanted to try this place out. Ordered for 5 people, nothing crazy. Tried to call in the order, but they told me they wouldn't take orders over the phone, so I placed online. One of my coworkers ordered two separate empanadas (breakfast and beef)-- when I picked up the order, they just wrote "No Breakfast" on the box instead of calling me to ask if there was a different option we'd like. Another coworker ordered the Street Waffle and they literally just tossed it in a brown paper bag?? Food was not bad, but the service was less than desirable. There was maybe one other person in the store, not sure if it was a customer or an employee sitting out front. They just seemed to not care at all, not happy with the service.

This little gem in kaimuki was a great experience. The workers were superfriendly and very helpful. They make everything in house if I'm not mistaken. The grilled cheese sandwich is to die for. Would definitely visit again.

Sad looking coffee that tasted okay. I ordered a flat white and you can clearly see it’s not a flat white (it came in a 12oz cup). I don’t think the staff knew what it was, charged it as a latte and made something up. There was also only like one other person in the cafe yet they still served us in to go cups which was strange. I hope they can improve the service and drinks since the space is nice and spacious, and has free wifi & bathrooms and seemed like a nice spot to work.

First time I visited this place, they just opened that week...went back a couple of times and thought they were not going to make it. The atmosphere has an Asian fusion / inspired theme that caters to mainland hipster/surfer students from UHM. Good hangout / study area, plenty of space, and i think wifi was free. Service is friendly. For food, the lox bagel and cubano sandwish was good. Cold brew was okay, though their standard hot coffee was not bad. Price is comparable to other coffee shops in the area. Place is slowly getting busier on certain days and times. Good luck.

Lotus Cafe is the best thing to happen to Kaimuki in a while! This cafe provides amazing island sourced coffee but also great food and great SEATING!! It’s so hard finding a coffee shop you love getting food/drinks at that you also find comfortable. Lotus has such a great vibe I could spent all day in there