9Bar HNL

Surprised to find a single origin here, most cafes I find have blends. I’ve had a decent amount of Costa Rica coffees, but this one tasted a little different. I normally drink coffee black and this was stronger/little more bitter than typical. Dry aftertaste. For me, the flavor profile includes nutty and little bit of spices. Barista was super friendly at 7:30 in the morning, much appreciated.

Got their Kinako latte and Spicy Masala Chai definitely a zinger! It’s quite spicy from the chai and I love it! the Kinako is kinda plain though. Tasted like a normal latte, not sure what I was expecting from Soybeans. Also had their sweet potato mochi, super squishy and limited sweet:

Got the black sesame and kinako latte. Kinako was kind of hard to spot flavor wise on the palette, but the sesame was so good. Staff was also v friendly. Try this place out if you love these flavors.

This was my first time trying out 9Bar HNL, and I gotta say this might be my new favorite coffee place. I got myself a 12oz latte as usual and also decided to get a chocolate chip cookie. I had a short conversation with the barista, who told me they use a medium roast blend. The latte had a nice smooth and silky texture, and the temperature was perfect for drinking. Sadly I did not have my friend with me to discuss flavor profiles. I’ll have to bring him here next time to hone in on the flavor compositions. All I can say for now is that I enjoyed drinking this cup of coffee. Unfortunately, I forgot to take a picture of the exterior and interior; I was preoccupied with wanting coffee. But from what I remember, there is some outdoor seating, and inside, they have delicious baked treats and some merchandise. I noticed that if you buy beans, you’ll get an 8 oz drink on the house. They also had some discounted baked treats from the day prior. I’ll be returning with my friend so that he can see what 9bar HNL has to offer.

One of my favorite coffee shops. They have single origin specialty coffee beans and pour over style of coffee brewing, a must have for the coffee lovers out there.

This little spot, located on the inside area of Our Kakaako, offers a lovely mix of local drinks with a side of delicious coffee drinks and snacks. With great espresso and several Hawaiian coffees to choose from, definitely don’t ignore the case of freshly baked pastries. There’s normally inside seating but right now the outside areas have a few tables nearby to meet up, drink or eat. Great little cafe!

Their coffee is perfect. They really care about their drinks, the entire espresso process is impeccable and it really reflects in the tasty experience of the beverages. Why anyone would go to the starbs around the corner is beyond me.

My partner goes there when I'm at work a ton which is adorable. I absolutely love their Gelato coffee drink. I forget what it's called but it's amazing and there's no need for sugar or creamer with itFood: 5/5

This is my favorite coffee bar in Honolulu! I work at this place at least once a week. They are the only coffee bar that I have found in Honolulu that does a proper latte, cappuccino and mocha! They are authentic Italian coffee drinks! Not just steamed milk in a cup! Best of all they serve you for here drinks in real mugs and glasses. They just need to get real plates and bowls. The food here is good too. I love the Cali Bowl- like a breakfast burrito bowl with a perfect poached egg, YUM! The burritos are good too. The scones are massive and not sweet which I like. They have awesome mochi bars and I just tried a lilikoi float with condensed milk gelato- best ever for a treat! This place is crowed on the weekends, as it should be. But I always find a table to work at during the week free internet. I'm a regular!

Great place for a lunch break, coffee enjoyment, and to work! Staff are casually friendly and knowledgeable; creates a safe and relaxing atmosphere. When the owner is at the bar, some of the best coffee I have had on island. Design is an interesting blend of bar and cafe. A good Wi-Fi outlets, tables, bar and outdoor seating available.They validate the SALT lot.