Morning Glass Coffee + Café
2955 E Manoa Rd, Honolulu, HI
Crema's Take
“Morning Glass Coffee + Café is a beloved Manoa institution that transforms breakfast into an adventure with wildly creative dishes like their legendary Mac n Cheese pancakes and world-class burritos, all paired with carefully crafted specialty drinks like the London Smog and Vietnamese coffee. The warm, family-friendly vibe and exceptional baked goods—think Waimea lemon bars and lilikoi-glazed scones—make it the kind of local independent spot where you'll want to linger over your matcha soda or cold brew, whether you're catching up with friends or fueling up for your day.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
FANTASTIC! Whoever came up with the Mac n Cheese pancakes is a genius. We tried their iced coffee, Strawberry scone with Lilikoi glaze, Breakfasr egg toastie and the star of the show, the Mac n Cheese pancakes! Super friendly staff, tasty food. Highly recommend! Go early so they’re not sold out on their popular hot food items.
This place has taken a nosedive since my visit in Dec 2024. Dec 2024 - The burrito was truly world class - it was the best burrito I have ever had in my life and the singular reason for my visit to Oahu this year. Dec 2025 - They ran out of meat burrito by 8.45am on a Tuesday and only had a veggie option. I ordered it only to be surprised later that I was charged full price. The burrito was very dry due to additional potatoes compensating for meat and seriously fell short. The prices were exorbitant last year too - 16$ compared to 18.5$ today. But they backed it up with quality. That is no longer the case and this spot is not pocket friendly anymore, even from a tourist point of view. The coffee was mediocre as well - the roast today seemed dull and lacked sharpness. We also ordered the egg-a-muffin, which my wife liked and enjoyed. The parking situation can be tricky - they have 6-8 spots with complimentary 2 hour parking which you have to activate by scanning a QR code pasted at the entrance. We were able to get one spot at 8.30am. It’s a busy coffee shop and there is always a line. Expect around 20-30 mins of wait. The staff is kind and helpful. The place is always busy but they work really hard to keep things flowing. I was really disappointed with my visit today and would not recommend this place anymore.
Love coming to this local independent coffee shop in Manoa. Excellent baked goods and this morning had the Waimea lemon bar which met my mother’s very high standards. Had their matcha soda today after having tried their espresso soda previously. Both excellent.
I ordered the turkey sandwich and a specialty drink, a London Smog. The turkey sandwich was hands down the best turkey sandwich I've ever had. It was perfect! I usually love London fogs so I decided to try their specialty. The London Smog has a shot of espresso in it and I can say it was also very delicious. Staff was very kind and wonderful. This is a top tier spot in my book. If you're ever in Hawaii definitely add this to your list of places to stop by!
A must stop when on Oahu! Such friendly service with AMAZING food and drinks! We got the Vietnamese coffee and Sucker Punch- both full of flavor and great. We got the biscuit sandwich and biscuit and gravy which were both flawless. They have a great array of pastries as well
Crema Reviews
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