Ali'i Coffee Co.

Ali'i Coffee Co.

400 Royal Hawaiian Ave, Honolulu, HI

★★★★★4.6(334 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

“Ali'i Coffee Co. has earned its reputation as Honolulu's gold standard by delivering genuinely excellent coffee without the tourist trap pretense, with visitors raving about signature creations like the salted honey cinnamon latte and ube taro latte that keep them coming back day after day. The team here balances serious espresso craft with creative, island-inspired drinks, all executed with prompt, friendly service and reasonable pricing that feels like a win for both locals and visitors. Whether you're grabbing a quick pour-over or settling in with one of their thoughtfully made specialty drinks and a sandwich, you'll find the kind of coffee experience that captures what makes Honolulu's specialty scene special.”

What to expect

Espresso-focused, with creative signature drinks, with a pour-over program, good cold brew. Quick-grab spot. Light food on the menu.

Cold brewSpecialty drinksPour overCraft espressoQuick grabSignature drinksTraditional drinksLight food

Google Reviews

Raymond Li
★★★★★2 months ago

The Gold Standard of Island Brews If you’re looking for a coffee experience that captures the true spirit of the islands without the "tourist trap" vibes, Ali'i Coffee Co. is the place. I’ve visited a lot of cafes, but few manage to balance high-end craft with such a welcoming,…

Dawn D
★★★★★3 months ago

I stopped by here due to recent reviews & one review stating they had the best coffee. Wow! The reviews were right. I ended up going here every day of my stay. You are greeted promptly by friendly staff. Their coffee is delicious. I also tried the Veggie sandwich (twice) &…

Sophia Roberts
★★★★★4 months ago

I have been twice no with absolutely no disappointment! The salted honey cinnamon latte is the best latte I have ever had. The sandwiches are incredible (I’ve tried three) and the service is fast and friendly! It’s a little on the pricey end, but well worth it in my opinion. Not…

Rorie Oglesby
★★★★★5 months ago

I was in Waikīkī for a week and trying to go to as many local coffee shops as I could hit in that time, and I ended up coming here 3 out of the 7 days I was here because the coffee was just that good. I got the Hilo honey latte and it was absolutely delectable and liquid…

Kare Kare
★★★★★7 months ago

Came based on rave reviews for their ube taro latte. Did not disappoint. Coffee flavours were strong, and very strong ube Taro syrup. Pricing is also reasonable. $7.50 for 16oz. Better than Honolulu cafe. Small shop, lots of traffic since it's inside Marriot hotel. Friendly…

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