No matter where you are in the world, there’s no doubt that coffee shops are a big source of power to the people! In the Waipahu, HI neighborhood of Honolulu, you can get some life-giving java when you need it, as deep and dark as you like. You can lean toward the colder end of refreshment, which makes sense in warmer climes, or keep with traditional hot and steamy goodness. Try a few of these places to set you up for the day ahead.
Drive on Down: 4 Local Coffee Shops Near Waipahu, HI
Aloha Brew Coffee Bar
With both hot and iced coffee drink options, this place is well-loved for its quality offerings. Espresso is a staple here, and affogato (ice cream “drowned” in espresso) is proudly served. Lattes and mochas with all kinds of flavors are available. Try the Afakasi brown sugar and white mocha, the almond latte, or the caramel mocha. Find hazelnut, macadamia nut, pumpkin, and snickerdoodle coffees, to name just a few! Enjoy ice cream, teas, and soda floats, too.
Rocky’s Coffee Shop
This old-school diner has been around for a while; for many, it’s a local institution. Among a full menu of breakfast and brunch choices, you can get house specials like the fried rice omelet and the loco moco (double burger patties, egg, and rice with brown gravy). Other specials pop up daily, like roast beef hash or cheeseburger fried rice. Oh, and coffee? They have coffee. It may not be fancy like the trendy spots — it’s more like your grandma remembers.
Xpresso Cafe
With a bit of a midcentury diner edge, this family-owned place offers coffee, smoothies, and boba teas to suit everyone. Tempting sandwiches are here as well, like the Teri Burger with sides of waffle fries, head-turning flatbread piled with melty fillings, and fat-grilled turkey panini slathered with pesto. Not shy with the fave flavors, ube latte is on the menu if you can stop yourself from filling up on a big, impressive plate of strawberry cheesecake muffle for dessert!
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
This local chainlet has locations near Waipahu. The Pearl City stop is just as friendly as all the others, and people love what they serve. On warm days, their iced blended drinks are big. One standout is the cookie butter iced coffee, which you can get with cookie sprinkles and whipped cream. Almond and soy milk are available. Look for seasonal special coffee drinks as well, should it be that time of the year!
You must go visit Tony Honda to pick out the ride of your choice for cruising the coffee spots. A brand-new Honda Civic Sport is perfect for any lifestyle, and these are looking so sweet lately, you’ll be too full of pride to spill a drop of your coffee anywhere. Equally head-turning, a certified pre-owned Honda Pilot EX-L could also be yours for ferrying your morning crew to latte up!
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