Drive Thru Joe
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Drive Thru Joe

1756 Kuntz Ave, Honolulu, HI

★★★★★4.8(35 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

This charming drive-thru coffee operation runs out of a van with the flexibility to serve you whether you're walking up or pulling through, making specialty coffee genuinely accessible in Honolulu. The team clearly pours heart into every drink—from their signature cold brew creations like the toasted marshmallow Mele Kalikimaka to perfectly pulled americanos—and their genuine kindness (they'd rather have your review than your tip) creates a warm, unhurried experience despite the quick-service format. With fresh pastries like banana bread, reasonable prices, and consistently sweet service, Drive Thru Joe feels like the kind of neighborhood spot where regulars keep coming back.

What to expect

Cold brewTraditional drinksQuick grabFamily friendlyOutdoor seatingPastriesSpecialty drinksDrive-thru

Google Reviews

Jack Carello
★★★★★3 months ago

Drive Thru Joe is awesome! Their coffee is delicious, and the staff were kind and friendly! Without doubt I strongly recommend them! Have a great day!❤️😃☕️🇺🇸

Santiago Gutierrez
★★★★★5 months ago

Cute little coffee shop setup in a van. You can walk up or drive up. They are setup to handle either way. They have an online menu. We ordered the iced cold brew Mele Kalikimaka (toasted marshmallow and coconut), half sweet with oat milk. It was great and not too sweet. The prices are very affordable. Caleb was friendly, helpful and kind. The baristas were super friendly and wished us a happy day. We will definitely be back! You should stop by. Don't let the van dissuade you. You won't be disappointed. It's a hidden, in plain sight, gem.

jennifer rodrin-lopez
★★★★★8 months ago

I wanted to leave a tip, but the staff kindly asked for a review instead. And honestly, that says so much about the pride and care they put into what they do ❤️ The team is always kind, easy to talk to, and makes every stop enjoyable. The menu has a fun variety with something for everyone, plus seasonal specials that sound so good that if I’m on Hickam early, I’ll make it a point to stop by and try them. They also double check to make sure your order is perfect before you take off, which is why this has quickly become one of my favorite spots. The quality and experience here is hands-down better than any of those big chains like Starbucks.

Megan
★★★★★a year ago

I’ve been here a few times during the week if I’m on base for any reason and need a coffee! The girls working are very sweet and service is quick. The most recent time I got the banana bread cold brew with almond milk and it was delicious as usual. Not too sweet or bitter much like coffees from Starbucks, Dunkin, or any big coffee chains.

Mg 0
★★★★3 years ago

Richly flavoured coffee (I had an americano) and kind & helpful service. Reasonable prices. Not sure why my coffee had doubled cups plus a sleeve (environmental waste, anyone ?), but otherwise a good & convenient option on Hickam. Line of 3 cars ahead of me took about 5 min to get through, from ordering to reception of hot beverage.

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