Paniolo Lanai Bar & Cafe
1696 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu, HI
Crema's Take
“Tucked away near Waikiki, this laid-back cafe strikes that perfect balance between serious coffee craft and vacation vibes, with baristas like Anita and Ben who genuinely elevate the experience. The cappuccinos are excellent and the pastries arrive fresh, while the chill atmosphere and thoughtful music make it feel like you've stumbled onto a local secret that somehow doubles as your ideal getaway soundtrack. Fair warning: it's part bar and part cafe, so manage expectations accordingly, but if you're looking for an unpretentious spot with good prices and genuinely nice staff, it's worth seeking out.”
What to expect
Specialty coffee. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Pastries on the menu. Open late.
Google Reviews
The Paniolo Cafe & Bar is a real gem. The Cappuccino is great and the pastries were perfectly fresh. In the morning, Anita is wonderful to speak with. When Anita isn’t working, Ben spins the best tunes in Waikiki and is a real character. In the evening, Julie crafts…
Nice little gem off the beaten path. So chill and good prices. Bartenders 👍🏽 looking at others reviews it's mixed but just depends on your style and what kind of vibe you're looking for.
Mood is perfect for a vacation.... And staff is nice and fancy. I do not try food .but it may be yummy. Anyway music that I am hearing feels like I am on a vacation
I had the worst bar experience with my family at this place. I don’t usually write reviews and definitely not ones where I have had bad experience but I wanted to write it so that people don’t come in and face the same treatment like what we did. This is the rudest Bartender I…
This place showed up as a coffee shop so I decided to try it, but it is not a coffee shop. The cozy setting at the hotel entrance is nicely decorated and shields waikiki traffic but can’t escape the noise, & it’s one of the worst espressos I’ve had on the island, smarter…
Crema Reviews
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