One of the best things about going on vacation to Oahu is you’ll have the chance to explore all that the island has to offer. Whether you’re staying in some luxurious oahu beach rentals or a hotel, you’ll also need to make sure you get enough fluids on-board, especially when the sun is at its hottest…
So, why not make your way to a café or two and enjoy a sip of coffee or a nibble on something tasty? Not sure where to start looking? Read on for more information about the best cafés in Oahu:
Hiking Hawaii Cafe
Found at 1956 Ala Moana Boulevard, Honolulu, the Hiking Hawaii Cafe is considered one of the island’s best cafés. This café is nothing short of beautiful and you will be forgiven for thinking you’ve walked into a hotel’s lobby by mistake. With its wonderfully decorated ceiling, the blue screens that show waves and the ocean, this café is stunning. Grab yourself a seat and enjoy sitting on some very comfortable chairs or one of the curved sofas and enjoy a bite to eat.
Choose from a range of paninis, salads, pizzas, coffees, breakfast bowls and much more. The dishes here are made to perfection and they taste less like the food you get at well-known coffee shops and more like meals made at family-run cafés.
The meals here are nothing short of divine and the portions are very generous so you may want to make sure you’re hungry when you arrive. Open every single day from 7 am to 3 pm, if you want to enjoy something special, this is the place to be.
Morning Glass Coffee
Located at 2955 E Manoa Road, Honolulu, Morning Glass Coffee is the ideal café for you if you love good coffee and friendly service. While this café is not the most modern or by far the fanciest café on the island, it is well worth visiting. Across the road from a multinational coffee shop chain, this café offers something different. Every dish is made fresh to order, the portion sizes are good and the food tastes great.
Enjoy some great tasting coffee (You have 12 different types to choose from) and great tasting teas (You have 10 different types to choose from), along with a wide range of tasty sandwiches and some great snacks. The service here is good and it feels like a family-run place that is well worth visiting time and time again.
The cakes here are simply divine and you must try them all. Come for the coffee, stay for the cake, enjoy the sandwiches and the friendly service that comes with a smile.
Bogart’s Cafe & Espresso Bar
Found at 3045 Monsarrat Avenue Ste 9, Bogart’s Cafe and Espresso Bar is a lovely place to visit. If you’re in the mood for some traditional Hawaiian snacks, some American-style coffee and the café culture, this is the place to head to. Lined with comfortable blue seats on the left and a beautiful wooden table down the middle, this café is something completely different. If you expected to be seated around a few square tables and to enjoy a reasonably good sandwich, you’re in for a real treat. The food and the drinks served here are restaurant quality and the service you’ll receive is exceptional. It’s clear that your custom is appreciated and it’s also clear that those who run the café want you to enjoy your time here. The meals here are really something else, and you need to try as much as you can as everything will be cooked to perfection and served with care. Enjoy a breakfast bagel, an omelette that comes with your choice of filling, some waffles, a salad, or anything else you fancy. Don’t forget to enjoy one of the many types of coffee that are nothing short of delicious!
Koko Head Cafe
Located at 1145 12th Avenue Ste C, Honolulu, Koko Head Cafe serves up some Asian and American cuisine along with the typical café meals and drinks you would expect, the only difference is the food is outstanding. If you would like to enjoy a meal or two at one of the island’s best cafés, you need to come to Koko Head Cafe. Sample some of the baked treats such as the vanilla sea salt biscuit, or the cornflake French toast for something a little crunchy. You must also try Mama’s Udon, which is simply not to be missed.
Koko Head Cafe has a reputation in Oahu for being one of the best cafés around, and you’ll know why as soon as you tuck into something tasty. While it may not be one of the largest eateries around, it is certainly one of the best.
There are many different cafés on Oahu, but we believe that the above four cafés are some of the best on the island. Enjoy an exceptional meal at the Hiking Hawaii Cafe, and choose a breakfast bowl if you think you can manage one! Head to Morning Glass Coffee and sample one of the island’s best coffees while you dig into something tasty. Bogart’s Cafe and Espresso Bar is home to some interesting Hawaiian snacks and restaurant-quality food. Lastly, Koko Head Cafe has a menu that just has to be sampled.
If you love good food, café culture and tasty hot drinks you need to head to one if not all of the above cafés when you’re on vacation in Oahu.