9Bar HNL

685 Auahi St, Honolulu, HI

★★★★★4.7(248 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

9Bar HNL is a beloved third-wave coffee destination in Honolulu where expertly pulled espresso shots and creative signature drinks like their deeply nutty black sesame latte take center stage, paired with exceptionally crafted pastries like their properly light and moist scones. The intimate space draws regulars who rave about the staff's genuine warmth—they remember both your name and your usual order—making it feel less like a coffee shop and more like a neighborhood gathering spot where you can linger with a friend or settle in with your laptop. Whether you're seeking a perfectly executed pour-over or want to explore their imaginative specialty creations, 9Bar HNL delivers the kind of quality and care that keeps people coming back again and again.

What to expect

Espresso focusedCold brewSignature drinksPastriesMeetingsSlow sitSpecialty drinksTraditional drinksPour over

Google Reviews

Muriel Duncan
★★★★★3 months ago

Best coffee spot on our trip to Oahu! Delicious third wave coffee. I was looking for a well pulled shot and found it here. Went back again and tried their dirty black sesame latte. Exceptional. Staff were friendly, knowledgeable, and engaging. And the prices were very good!Would recommend and would go back!

Hitomi Otagiri
★★★★★6 months ago

Stopped by 9Bar HNL in the morning to hang out with a friend and really enjoyed it! I got an iced latte and a blueberry cream cheese scone. The scone wasn’t too sweet, just right, and had a nice texture. The latte was delicious and well-made, and I appreciated that they offer lots of syrup flavors and milk alternatives to customize your drink. The cashier was super friendly and kind, which made the visit even better. The ambiance was great: bright, modern, and welcoming. It was definitely busy and a bit crowded when we went, and there weren’t any seats available inside, but we managed to find a spot outside to sit and chat. Overall, such a nice local café to grab coffee, relax, and catch up with friends. I’ll definitely be back!

Anna Baatz
★★★★★7 months ago

Super 'ono big warm scones (and they do have some savory options!) that are properly light and moist with a crisp exterior, and their black sesame iced latte is so delicious- deeply nutty and not too sweet with the characteristic graininess of finely ground sesame, and I love that particular mouthfeel. Would love to try other scone flavors- today just got the cream cheese and peach!

John Kenney
★★★★★7 months ago

Everyone here is amazing. The staff are super nice and will not only remember who you are but what you order. Kristin, Monica, and Zach always talk to me when I come in. The espresso is always perfect whether it's a normal latte or a specialty one. Sometimes they even have seasonal drinks. They had a black forest latte that was out of this world. The scuffins are also all great. My favorite is the bacon and cheese one, but the everything bagel is awesome as well. The chocolate macadamia is my favorite sweet version. Their bakers are very consistent! The giant cookies are delicious as well. This place is definitely worth walking 30m past Starbucks for infinitely better coffee and pastries.

Not Squidword
★★★★★a year ago

Small place but high quality coffee and fast friendly service. A few seats inside with outlets and public bathrooms are across from the entrance. They have some unique coffee drinks on the menu & it’s super professional. A little expensive but location & quality are the reasons for it. I recommend & I’ll be back 🤙🏼

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