Highest-rated cafes in Honolulu, according to Yelp
From the first coffee houses in the Ottoman Empire to Boston's London Coffee House, cafes have always been an egalitarian place to gather, sip, and share ideas, many of which have changed the world.
During the Enlightenment, cafes would regularly entertain the likes of Voltaire, Rousseau, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and Isaac Newton. Later, Simone de Beauvoir and Jean-Paul Sartre would spend hours in cafes, pondering their works and holding court alongside other intellectuals.
Needless to say, coffee and cafes beget some revolutionary ideas; sipping a cup may even be a political act. When settlers dumped tea into the Boston Harbor to send a message to the British empire, tea became a British loyalist's drink, and coffee became a popular substitute. Unsurprisingly, Boston's London Coffee House opened in 1689, was soon renamed the American Coffee House. Later on in Philadelphia, Merchant Coffee House, also known as the City Tavern, would host the likes of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Paul Revere, as well as witness an early reading of the Declaration of Independence.
Many other coffee shops steeped in history abound in the United States, including New York City's Caffe Reggio. Founded in 1927, it was the first to serve cappuccino in the country, as well as one of the first to use a La Pavoni espresso machine. New Orleans' Cafe du Monde, founded in 1862, is a fixture in the French Quarter for its coffee and beignets.
Whether it's for a cup of Joe, a heady conversation, or simply a place to start the day, cafes have become part of our personal landmarks, so where have others gone to find their refuge or perhaps their perfect dose of caffeine? Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated cafes in Honolulu using data from Yelp. Rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Keep reading to see if your favorite spot made the list.
#30. Egghead Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (655 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 1210 Dillingham Blvd Honolulu, HI 96817
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes, Pancakes
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#29. Guieb Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (143 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 98025 Hekaha St Bldg 4 Unit 14 Aiea, HI 96701
- Categories: American (New), Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch
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#28. Peace Café
- Rating: 4.5/5 (912 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 2239 S King St Honolulu, HI 96826
- Categories: Vegan, Cafes, Juice Bars & Smoothies
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#27. OEC Café
- Rating: 4.5/5 (101 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 345 Queen St Honolulu, HI 96813
- Categories: Cafes
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#26. Coral Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (84 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 1010 S King St Lbby Honolulu, HI 96814
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes
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#25. Clay Café
- Rating: 4.5/5 (161 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 1960 Kapiolani Blvd Fl 2, Ste 208 Honolulu, HI 96826
- Categories: Cafes, Paint-Your-Own Pottery
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#24. Guieb Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (505 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 1311 N King St Ste FO6 Kapalama Shopping Plaza Honolulu, HI 96817
- Categories: American (New), Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch
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#23. Prime Roast Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (70 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 212 Merchant St The Arcade Building Honolulu, HI 96813
- Categories: Cafes, French, Caterers
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#22. Paniolo Bar & Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (55 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 1696 Ala Moana Blvd Honolulu, HI 96815
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, Cafes
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#21. HICraft Kitchen
- Rating: 4.5/5 (143 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 516 Keawe St Honolulu, HI 96813
- Categories: Cafes, American (New), Sandwiches
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#20. Conversations
- Rating: 4.5/5 (100 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 1805 Liliha St Honolulu, HI 96817
- Categories: Cafes, Acai Bowls, Coffee & Tea
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#19. Tropical Tribe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (584 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 1778 Ala Moana Blvd Ste 101 Honolulu, HI 96815
- Categories: Acai Bowls, Coffee & Tea, Cafes
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#18. Mirage Art & Coffee
- Rating: 4.5/5 (94 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 1425 10th Ave Honolulu, HI 96816
- Categories: Cafes, Coffee & Tea, Middle Eastern
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#17. Waioli Kitchen and Bake Shop
- Rating: 4.5/5 (416 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 2950 Manoa Rd Honolulu, HI 96822
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Bakeries, Cafes
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#16. Le Crepe Cafe Manoa Marketplace
- Rating: 4.5/5 (333 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 2752 Woodlawn Dr Honolulu, HI 96822
- Categories: Creperies, Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch
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#15. Aloha Cafe Pineapple
- Rating: 4.5/5 (76 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 3212 Monsarrat Ave Honolulu, HI 96815
- Categories: Cafes
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#14. Tiny Pyramid
- Rating: 4.5/5 (393 reviews)
- Price: $$$
- Address: 560 N Nimitz Hwy Ste 102 Honolulu, HI 96817
- Categories: Cafes, Bakeries
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#13. Daily Whisk Matcha
- Rating: 4.5/5 (88 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 1114 11th Ave Honolulu, HI 96816
- Categories: Cafes, Coffee & Tea
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#12. Fresh Bites
- Rating: 4.5/5 (141 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 2334 S King St Ste 103 Honolulu, HI 96826
- Categories: Poke, Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes
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#11. Sweet E's Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (2547 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 1006 Kapahulu Ave Honolulu, HI 96816
- Categories: Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch
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#10. Bean About Town Honolulu
- Rating: 4.5/5 (155 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 3538 Waialae Ave Ste 101 Honolulu, HI 96816
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes
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#9. Toe Beans And Dreams Adoption Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (23 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 98-199 Kamehemeha Hwy Unit E-7 Pearl Kai Shopping Ctr Aiea, HI 96701
- Categories: Pet Adoption, Themed Cafes
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#8. Crema Coffee Shop
- Rating: 5.0/5 (17 reviews)
- Address: 923 Keeaumoku St Urban Honolulu, HI 96814
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes
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#7. Blondies Vegan Kitchen Hawaii
- Rating: 5.0/5 (150 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 918 Smith St Ste A Honolulu, HI 96817
- Categories: Vegan, Cafes
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#6. Plantoem
- Rating: 5.0/5 (72 reviews)
- Address: 3457 Waialae Ave Second Floor, Unit 203 Honolulu, HI 96816
- Categories: Cafes, Nurseries & Gardening, Coffee & Tea
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#5. Le's Banh Mi
- Rating: 5.0/5 (126 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 808 Sheridan St Ste 306B Honolulu, HI 96814
- Categories: Cafes, Vietnamese, Sandwiches
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#4. Jnoel Cafe & Bakery
- Rating: 5.0/5 (11 reviews)
- Address: 2155 Kalākaua Ave Ste 110/113 Honolulu, HI 96815
- Categories: Bakeries, Cafes, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
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#3. Popoki + Tea
- Rating: 5.0/5 (49 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 3424 Waialae Ave Honolulu, HI 96816
- Categories: Pet Adoption, Themed Cafes, Coffee & Tea
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#2. Roots Cafe
- Rating: 5.0/5 (29 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 2229 N School St Honolulu, HI 96819
- Categories: Cafes, American (New)
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#1. Po'ai By Pono Potions
- Rating: 5.0/5 (44 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 1119 Smith St Honolulu, HI 96817
- Categories: Cafes
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