Hawaiian Fresh Roast Coffee
650 Iwilei Rd STE 110, Honolulu, HI
Crema's Take
“This intimate roastery is the passion project of Fred, an owner who's genuinely invested in both his craft and his customers, often sharing stories about sourcing his Japanese roasting machine while you wait. The coffee itself is impressively smooth and balanced—their house roast and specialty floats like the Tokyo cold brew float showcase thoughtful flavor combinations—making it a perfect spot to linger over a single cup or have a meaningful conversation.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused, with a pour-over program. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings.
Google Reviews
Tried their Hawaiian house roast coffee, an affogato freeze drink and a Tokyo cold brew float. From all the great reviews I was truly expecting some great coffee and was also hoping to meet the owner, but in both cases I wasn't lucky. This must have been one of their "off" days…
Fred was incredible! I was lucky enough to visit in a quiet time in the afternoon and met Fred at the register. He kindly shared stories including his experience buying his roasting machine from Japan (one of only two in America). I asked him to roast some beans for me and he…
Fred is the owner and he is a gem of a person. Clearly very passionate about coffee and giving his customers a great experience. He is proud of his coffee and rightfully so- it’s smooth, not acidic, and not bitter. My husband got the Americano and I got an iced latte. He husband…
This place is amazing! By far the best affogato i've had so far. The vanilla ice cream is very rich in flavor and pairs well with the espresso. The dole whip was not overpowering with sugar. Great spot for sure.
Great authentic coffee shop for purists. The owner, Fred, is a true coffee aficionado. If you love fresh-roasted coffee, made to order, to your roasting preference, then this is for you. If you want over-roasted, burnt charcoal-like coffee, or surgery "unicorn flavored" junk,…
Crema Reviews
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