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Heavenly Island Lifestyle
Waikiki·Breakfast Restaurant
Rated 4.4⭐ (3396 reviews)
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Oahu's coffee scene runs deep — from world-class Kona single-origins to neighborhood hangouts that double as community living rooms. I pulled together this guide from 269 qualifying coffee shops across the island, leading with my own verified picks and rounding out the list with the area's best-rated spots.
Topping the list is Heavenly Island Lifestyle in Waikiki, a spot I personally recommend and one that earns the NateEatsHawaii badge on this page. Also worth your attention is Kona Coffee Purveyors | b. patisserie, a Waikiki corner café celebrated for pouring 100% single-origin Kona at a free tasting bar alongside freshly baked pastries from the renowned b. patisserie team. Ali'i Coffee Co. is another name you'll see come up repeatedly — with multiple locations including Waikiki and Chinatown, it's become a go-to for locals and visitors alike.
Spots that Nate has personally visited are marked with the NateEatsHawaii badge on the page — look for it as a quick signal of a first-hand recommendation. For every other café on this list, rankings reflect reputation, what each spot is known for, and how well they're regarded across the Oahu food community.
The ranking
Top pick1Rated 4.4⭐ (3396 reviews)
2$$Waikiki corner café pouring single-origin 100% Kona with a free tasting bar, plus pastries baked on-site by b. patisserie. Drip $5, espresso $4.75. Opens early — line by 7am.
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9$$ALOH Health Bar & Cafe brings cafe to Waikiki at a mid-range price point. Lively atmosphere perfect for groups and celebrations.
10$$Aloha Bakehouse & Cafe brings cafe to Ala Moana at a mid-range price point. Family-friendly casual dining.
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12$Tucked into Downtown Honolulu, Aloha Tortilla Factory & Cafe serves mexican at budget-friendly prices. Look for outdoor seating — known as a well-loved spot.
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15$Hip, plant-filled coffee shop offering light fare such as toast with unique toppings.
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18$Bakery fare in Waikiki. Bean About Town is a well-loved spot and offers outdoor seating.
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23$$Modern coffee & juice bar with a health-conscious menu of vegan snacks, bowls & cleansing programs.
24$$Cash-only coffeehouse offering up java, pastries, bagels & other light fare in a relaxed setting.
25$$Easygoing eatery offering an array of breakfast & lunch staples from eggs to sandwiches.
26$$Casual coffeehouse serves hearty breakfast favorites such as French toast & breakfast quesadillas.
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29$$Tucked into Downtown Honolulu, Cafe Villamor serves brazilian at mid-range prices. Look for outdoor seating — known as a well-loved spot.
30$$Spacious restaurant with wooden beams and outdoor seating, whipping up Latin American fare.
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Heavenly Island Lifestyle in Waikiki is Nate's top verified pick and carries the NateEatsHawaii badge. Kona Coffee Purveyors | b. patisserie is also widely regarded as one of Oahu's finest, known for its 100% single-origin Kona and on-site pastries.
Several spots on this list — including ALOH Health Bar & Cafe and Aloha Bakehouse & Cafe in Kakaʻako — are noted for offering café-quality drinks at mid-range or budget-friendly price points. Ali'i Coffee Co.'s multiple locations also make it an accessible option across Honolulu.
This is a curated BEST guide combining Nate's personally verified picks (marked with the NateEatsHawaii badge) with the highest-rated coffee shops from the site's catalog of over 1,900 Oahu restaurants. The list is reviewed and refreshed regularly to keep recommendations current.
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