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Morning Brew in Kakaako Honolulu is the in-house roaster cafe that pulls 100% Hawaiian blends weekly, opened by the original Kailua location's owners.
Drink100% Hawaiian-blend latte
TipBig communal table at the back is laptop-friendly. Order the avocado toast with the macadamia nut pesto.
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Morning Brew Kailua across the Pali from Honolulu is the original location of the 100% Hawaiian-blend roaster, drawing surfers off Lanikai for all-day.
DrinkIced Hawaiian latte
TipDaily 06:00-16:00. Cash and card; the breakfast burrito is the move after a Lanikai pillbox hike.
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Arvo in Kakaako Honolulu is the Australian-style cafe that sisters Casey Wiggins and Dixie Rose opened in the SALT block, anchoring the neighborhood's brunch.
DrinkFlat white
TipDaily 07:00-14:00. Order the loaded avocado toast and the Nutella toast; first hour parking is free.
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The Curb Kaimuki in Honolulu is a multi-roaster coffee shop on Waialae that pours Olympia and Heart beans, started as a coffee truck and now anchors.
DrinkHojicha latte with blueberry lavender syrup
TipThe hojicha latte with blueberry lavender syrup is the off-menu order; oat milk toast with ricotta is the savory.
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Hawaiian Aroma Caffe on Kalakaua in Waikiki Honolulu is the Italian-leaning espresso cafe with nightly live music, all-day breakfast and a four-location.
DrinkHonolulu cold brew
TipOpen daily 06:00-19:00. The Ohana East branch runs a full bar; the Kalakaua location is breakfast and coffee only.
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Andy's Sandwiches and Smoothies in Manoa Honolulu has fed UH students made-to-order sandwiches on house-baked bread and papaya smoothies since 1977.
DrinkPapaya smoothie
TipMonday to Friday 07:00-16:00, Sunday to 14:30. Closed Saturday. The papaya smoothie is the move.