Sol Café
711 Queen St, Honolulu, HI
Crema's Take
“Tucked in Kaka'ako, Sol Café is a genuinely warm hideaway where owner Ramiro and his team (especially the wonderfully welcoming staff) have created something truly special around espresso-forward drinks and house-made chocolate. The cozy, book-friendly space pairs perfectly with creative signature drinks like their lavender blueberry chocolate coffee and those heavenly canele pastries with unexpected flavor combinations like lilikoi and hazelnut. It's the kind of place where you feel the care in every cup and every interaction, making it feel less like a coffee shop and more like discovering a beloved local secret.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused, with creative signature drinks. A slow-sit, quick-grab spot, outdoor seating.
Google Reviews
The space is cozy and perfect for a coffee and a good book. The canele pastry had a subtle, heavenly flavor, I got both the lilikoi (passion fruit) and hazelnut flavor toppings and I can’t choose which is better! You also can’t find authentic mocha lattes like this anywhere else…
This cafe is absolutely wonderful! The staff—especially Ljubisca (name likely misspelled!)—is incredibly friendly and welcoming. She even offered us free chocolate samples and is truly the reason we’d keep coming back. So warm, chatty, and full of joy—you can genuinely tell she…
Sol Café is a total hidden gem in Kaka‘ako, and Ramiro—the owner—is genuinely the secret sauce behind the whole experience. This place isn’t just good… it’s category-defining. The coffee here? Easily the best I’ve had in my entire life. No exaggeration, no fluff. Just straight…
A must visit while your in kakaako. Chocolate made in house! The cafe is nice, great impromptu visit if you're in the area. They have chocolate tours you have to reserve for, didn't get a chance to try that yet but looking forward to it. The mocha chocolate uses the chocolate…
Edited: visited again and got their popular/signature drink. From the mocha bar menu, I ordered the lavender blueberry chocolate coffee (hot) comes with two shots of espresso with frothy whole milk. I have to admit, it's very good. Frothy, light, aromatic, and easy to drink. The…
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