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Island Vintage Coffee Waikiki

Restaurant Cafe Coffee shop Coffee roasters Organic restaurant

One of the Most Reviewed Coffee roasters in Honolulu


Address

2301 Kalākaua Ave #C215, Honolulu, HI 96815

Website

www.islandvintagecoffee.com

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (2.5K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Thursday: 6 AM to 10 PM
  • Friday: (Good Friday), 6 AM to 10 PM, Hours might differ
  • Saturday: 6 AM to 10 PM
  • Sunday: (Easter), 6 AM to 10 PM, Hours might differ
  • Monday: 6 AM to 10 PM
  • Tuesday: 6 AM to 10 PM
  • Wednesday: 6 AM to 10 PM

Featured Reviews


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  • 5/5 Junior B. 2 years ago on Google
    The line was extremely long, but after eating the food I could tell why. We came around 7am and the line was already very long and only got longer as the day went by. The prices were a bit high, but I enjoyed the food and it tasted amazing. I had the crab and eggs for breakfast, our coffee was also really good. I would definitely recommend this place for breakfast, save some time and order online and just pick it up unless you want to dine in.
    10 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Ismail S. 2 years ago on Google
    The line here was insanly long, we waited for one hour to order. The food and the coffee was decent though. Not sure if it is the Xmas crowd or is it like this all the time but definitely check the line before heading over. The sandwiches were really spicy for some reason as well. Some of the dishes were quite nice.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Melody T. 7 months ago on Google
    MY FAV ACAI BOWLS!! UBE CREAM CHEESE COOKIE? SAY LESS! Come early as the lineup can pick up reallllll quick and it will take 30-40 mins wait. But if your early, it will just take 5-10 mins. We came about 9am and there was just 3 people ahead of us. Yesterday the lineup went around and were like NOPE, tomorrow it is lol Food: Açai bowls: Waialua Moana Bowl MY FAVOURITE! Had to come here twice because their house made coconut peanut butter is a cherry on top of this Acai bowl. I’ve been trying different açai bowls daily (7days trip) and this one topped it! Poke, Shoyu spicy tuna: Tuna is fresh and has flavors with a salad. This is more like a healthy poke, so the flavour was refreshing. I usually like my poke full of flavor but the concept is understandable to give it the healthy taste to it. Eggs Benedict: the eggs were Almsot cooked to perfection, a bit overcooked but Delicious! Flavours and the bread is fresh. Ube cream cheese cookie: SO FRESH and delicious ~ it’s sweet because of the cream cheese but that’s to be expected. So gooey and it looks beautiful. Best ube cookie I ever had! Pricing: take my money, I’ll come here again. Atmosphere: the views are pretty and it overlooks the fountains and garden area Presentation: everything is presented beautifully even the açai bowl in a mug cup with a flower is just beautiful. Those little details makes me love this place even more! Staff: sweet and kind, even with a big line. They are patient with you when ordering since it was our first time there, they told us what was their favourite when we asked, which I was not disappointed at all. Everything tasted delicious! Overall: I already miss this place and want to come here for breakfast/lunch again! Tip: if there’s a large lineup, go another day and earlier! I wouldn’t wait but I would definitely come here as it’s my top place to go to :)
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Chantelle B. 3 years ago on Google
    Food and drinks are 100% 5 stars. Fantastic menu, delicious items, and beautiful presentation. The only reason I rate it down a star is because you will stand in line for a very long time during most parts of the day. The wait is worthwhile, if you have the time. Be careful if you are traveling or have a schedule; you could easily wait 1h+ (we waited 1.5h) if you line up the minute the open at 7am, even on a Monday. Since we were on vacation and not in too much of a rush, we ate here three times because we loved it so much!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Tahmina A. 2 years ago on Google
    Be aware there are two location at the same place. One for dine in(seated ,we did it) one to stand in a line to takeaway. We couldn’t enjoy our food together, by the time I got my food my friends already finished theirs. So it was bit awkward to eat one by one. Coffee was good and served very fast :) I loved heated restroom 🤣
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Obie T. 2 years ago on Google
    Really enjoy the island vintage açaí bowls!! Each location has different options as their menus are different, so make sure you keep checking in. Fresh as could be. I will say the wait at this location is ridiculous as a result of them also taking food orders at the coffee/açaí bowl registers when the restaurant is next door. Might want to fix that so you don’t have 45 minute lines for coffee and bowls. (This is the sole reason for 3 stars. Easily could have been 5)
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Karen C. 1 year ago on Google
    This was a very popular coffee shop and the ube bagel was super yummy! I ordered their season mango bowl and it was a bit pricey and it was just some mango with coconut smoothie… I would not recommend. You can order online or through the digital ordering system. It’s always busy so go early if you want to give it a try. Because of Covid the açai bowels are in the paper disposable bowls.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Shaifa H. 5 months ago on Google
    Hands down my fav Resturant ever! When I lived here I visited atleast twice a day for the açaí bowls, which are to die for. Poke yummiest ever! No place can compare. When I visit I still find myself having each meal here and when I am away from Honolulu I can’t stop craving the food. Nor can anything else compare. MUST MUST TRY! There avacado toast is delicious for breakfast! All the açaí bowls are good lilokoi is my fav with Passionfruit && huapia is also amazing! Poke half ahi half salmon is my go to and octopus poke is out of this world! Coffeeeeee being from Seattle I love coffee Hawaii latte is upto standards!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mary A. 1 year ago on Google
    This spot has a unique way of doing things. The lines move very quickly and the food service is Lightning fast. I was able to get a seat on the balcony which was so charming and relaxing. I got the lox plate with a side of the breakfast purple sweet potato which were so crispy and yummy. I also got the matcha late. I will be returning to get the coconut toast plate There are two sides of this restaurant- the wine bar part you get seated wait staff service. On the cafe side you order food and drinks from a kiosk and have to wait in line to enter - you can quickly grab a seat a you wait for your food.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Matt L. 2 years ago on Google
    Great place to visit in Hawaii. Food and coffee were good. Waited 1 hr to order and another 35 min to get our coffee/food. Expect to wait in a very long line for this place. Coffee was the best I've had and the bacon and egg sandwich with a taro bagel was also really good. Ingredients tasted fresh and perfect meal to start off your day. Great view and sweet vibes. Would come back again.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Vike K. 1 year ago on Google
    First time here, enjoyed a cold brew coffee with half and half. The drink was very smooth with no need for sugar. The staff took their time to help me pick out coffee beans I might enjoy. Overall a very pleasant experience, look forward to visiting again.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Jayanth Anantharaman (. 1 year ago on Google
    It's good breakfast and brunch place in Waikiki just opposite to the International market place. Place is pretty crowded with long lines but it's worth waiting. The Island Vintage wine bar next to it which has ample seating. They also serve similar menu. Most of the food is customizable and have a good variety of vegan and vegetarian food choices. The bar also have a wait time and it's recommended to reserve a table in advance if you do not want to wait. The coffee shop do not have many tables.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ernesto G. 2 years ago on Google
    Excelente experience! Good coffee and they could accommodate my request of 16oz capuchino! Nice view.. easy to relax and enjoy coffee slowly

  • 5/5 Ella A. 2 years ago on Google
    The line was super long when we arrived for our brunch, but it did move fairly quickly! Although the food was slightly on the pricey side, it was worth it! We ordered the 16oz acai bowl and 2 of the lox bagels (taro bagel substitute)! We sat on the patio waiting for our food to be made, took a while but we were pleased when it did arrive. I would definitely come back before flying back home 😊

  • 5/5 Alessandra L. 2 years ago on Google
    Super good food. I highly recommend the loco moco. The french fries with garlic aioli are also amazing. Service is more hands-off but it was fine.

  • 5/5 Theodore H. 1 year ago on Google
    Always a very long line there. You can place your order online to skip the line though. Food and drink is worth the wait. The balcony seats are cool too.

  • 5/5 Elena J. 2 years ago on Google
    Food is so good (especially being vegetarian)! We had their Liliko’i Moana Bowl (passion fruit), veggie bagel and mango toast. So so good! at 9am, we had to wait an hour in line and another 20-30 minutes for food. For us, worth the wait since we’d rather fill our tummies with good food ;)

  • 5/5 Cheyanne G. 1 year ago on Google
    This is one of the only places, in the area, you can get a nice variety of coffees or teas. They had tons of fun souvenirs, and the staff was super friendly. Even though they were very busy, they took the time to explain what some of the more unusual offerings were. They offered great recommendations and we loved everything they suggested! Highly recommend this place!

  • 3/5 Peter F. 4 months ago on Google
    Island Vintage Coffee is located on the second floor of the Royal Hawaiian center and actually serves a lot more than just coffee, they also have lots of breakfast entrees, açaí bowls, and other things to eat. However, I came here just for the coffee itself and so my review is based on that. While the location is well situated close to the many resorts, the wait here is extremely long. You first stand in line to order and then wait more for food. On top of that, the prices were really high. For my drip coffee I paid $7 which is the same as two coffees elsewhere and still more expensive than other upscale options around Waikiki. The flavor of the drip Kona coffee was good but not worth the wait or the price. I’d recommend coming here if you want to try the food but I wouldn’t come for coffee despite the name.

  • 5/5 Ted S. 6 months ago on Google
    We had the Braised Beef Loco Moco, Island Breakfast Plate, and Original Açaí Bowl. The place was really busy and we can see why. The food was delicious and worth the wait. I especially recommend the Açaí bowl if that is what you are looking for. The fruits were fresh and the granola was amazing.

  • 5/5 Ali S. 5 months ago on Google
    This place had a great açaí bowl! I loved it and was very surprised. Also a very solid vegan cookie. I would 100% try it again. Very busy, very popular.

  • 5/5 Terri Y. 5 months ago on Google
    It's a must to try their acai bowls!!! The acai base consistency is just right and their homemade honey is just so yummy 🤤 there are handfuls of tables lining the outside but beware of pigeons who are not afraid to come for your food. The Kona ice coffee ☕ is quite nice too! You need to pickup the acai bowls and drinks yourself (even though you made be given a number plate) for hot food items they will deliver to your table.

  • 4/5 Grace O. 2 years ago on Google
    We went there around 7am and there was a long line. Line seems to go fast, but if you dine in at their restaurant right next door, you dont have to wait in line and order the same things. We got vintage kona mocha, acai smoothie, acai bowl, and wagyu loco moco. All the food and drinks were yummy although a bit too sweet.

  • 4/5 N B. 2 years ago on Google
    Visited on vacation in July. Stood in an incredibly long line for an hour (apparently this is normal) and ordered an açaí bowl, breakfast plate, and a loco moco. The açaí bowl was delicious! The breakfast plate had a good quantity of food though most of it was bread. My date thought the loco moco was decent as he was on a hunt to find the best in Honolulu. Overall would visit again but only if the wait was significantly shorter.

  • 5/5 Sue L. 5 months ago on Google
    Awesome Latte and Acai Bowls. We ordered Wagyu Beef Loco Moco, Island Style Plate, Island Latte, Honey Latte, and Lilikoi Acai Bowl. They are so good that we went back again.

  • 5/5 Paula A. 8 months ago on Google
    Amazing experience!! One of the best breakfasts of my life. They have such vast variety of options to choose from, everything we had was delicious, the plates were big, we enjoyed it so much. Out waitress was also lovely and recommended the best options. Before we left we had already made our reservation to go back! Definitely worth it.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Organic dishes
    • ✓️ Prepared foods
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Breakfast
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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