Had a great time in line this morning, and since I came after the morning rush I was quickly helped by a very happy young woman named Imani.I got their non-vegetarian Quiche option.It’s so good! It has a subtle spiciness to it, a perfect mix of ham and cauliflower, was moist enough, yet had a crunchy crust!Can’t wait to come back.Grateful grateful

I LOVE Coffee Talk! The vibe is great and it’s one of the few cozy coffee shops in Honolulu that you can go and relax, reading a book, doing work, etc. and actually find a table/seating. The retro/vintage vibe is great. Service is good. I usually get a hot almond milk latte here and it always is very good.

They probably have the best coffee in town. I love their specialty drinks. The atmosphere inside is super cool. Nicely decorated. Today was my first time coming to sit in and study. It was also apparently their first time implementing a new policy. Now customers who want to stay in and study have to make a new purchase for every hour they sit in. This made me a bit sad, because it wasnt busy at all when I came in and I bought two things ($14) before I knew about the policy. It doesnt seem very fair. (I dont even make that much in an hour.) Usually when you come in to a busy cafe, you just get something to-go or you find another cafe to go to. Glazers in town has maybe 5% of the seating Coffee Talk has and theyll let you stay for hours. Besides this one issue, Coffee Talk is a wonderful place. The employees and owner are extremely nice and the coffee is splendid.

Superb coffee. Amazing drink selection. Super friendly staff. Zero complaints. The only thing Id ask for is coconut milk (they have some great Thai drinks that it would probably be good in) and macadamia nut milk. 10/10 would recommend. 👏🏾

Yummy food lots of vegan options my girls couldn’t tell the difference they just ate it all up we had the oatmeal cookies 😍And orders to coffeesThe girls in the store where nice and patient explaining the menu and what they had to offer

Nothing screams Hawaiian coffee like their House Special: Haupia Latte — made with coconut milk, condense milk, and optional oat milk.Atmosphere is pretty hipster, but Im mostly there for the food, drinks, and cheerful staff that exudes Aloha hospitality.

Great coffee, good spot. Came here on a whim, just looking for a decent cup of Joe. They were quick, friendly, and the coffee was tasty. The quiche was good too, served room temp, my preference is warm. No option there. The coffee shop is in a good neighborhood too, a lot of good bakeries to bookend a good coffee from Coffee Talk!

This cafe carries on a cool coffee culture. Many beautiful pets and dog lovers. My Saturday morning was saved by a beautiful tattoo barista (Sorry I don’t know your name). She made the best oat latte with hearty service and a killing smile.

Loved those cool pics all over the walls and those awesome large ceramic mugs they serve the coffee in

The owner was.. yikes. Karen vibes from the owner isn’t something you see often.We ordered our drinks “for here” and the person serving them put them in plastic cups. They didn’t check our vaccine cards (I am vaccinated) and didn’t explain any time limits.The owner approached us and said “how are we doing on the time limit?” I had no idea what she was talking about—honestly I thought she was talking about parking or something. She asked me who served the drinks but I didn’t want to get anyone in trouble so I said “I’d rather not say.” She said “you need to tell me bc we have a PROBLEM.”She then rudely implied that we moved the notice off the table explaining the time limit. Instead of kindly asking us to purchase something else she said “it’s kinda lame to come in and sit here using the a/c and wifi without buying anything else.” Had she politely explained their policy, I *OF COURSE* would’ve bought something else but her reaction was so gross I didn’t want to give this business another dollar and without an apology I won’t be back.It’s funny bc earlier a friend has responded to my Instagram post saying “their coffee is gross” and I was defending it like “yeah but the vibes are on point” but I was mistakennnn. Save yourself the trip and go somewhere where you’re not treated poorly and like a burden.P.S. The rest of the staff was really nice I hope this mean lady doesn’t treat them poorly :(

This was one of the best finds of our stay in Oahu. Opens at 6am and is super close to Waikiki. My gf and I hiked everyday in Oahu and began our morning with coffee and a light snack pastry. Everyday it’s a different set of pastries at coffee talk so you never know what you’ll find each morning. The tomato artichoke pastry was so absolutely delicious that we went back for it the next day but found other delicious pastries fresh out of the oven instead. Coffee was fantastic as well. My gf’s favorite was the rose vanilla latte which was super refreshing. Perfect before hike drink. Highly recommend.

I have been going to coffee talk, in one location, and one form or another since they opened. I remember when their current location was a bank. Theyve gone through a lot of iterations and I think the same people own it but you know, its hard to tell those things. They have great coffee and really great baked products, the likes of which you dont really find elsewhere on the island. The real problem is its gotten popular with lot of elite, beautiful people and they really should just go elsewhere so that regular people, like all the rest of us, can still enjoy a place like this instead of having all these... I dont know man, they just take a lot of space and make it difficult to get anything there its almost not worth going. Thats why I have four stars for it instead of five cuz I bet they dont do anything to discourage that. And why should they, they just want to be as successful as they possibly can be; it doesnt matter what they have to sell intrinsically or extrinsically, to do it, right?

Hospitality despite the challenge of asking for a VAXX card at entry won me over. Then when a customer had no.VAXX card,!the same employee was hospitable again but FIRM saying you can order but you must go outside. Fair & uniform policy that I saw with my own two eyes. It made me feel SAFE. The coffee was A+ plus bakery items were fresh daily. Way to. go!

Liz is awesome and the staff is amazing. Love the space and the place! Great place to dine and relax. Great music and company. Beautiful and inspiring 😁

Saw this place on my way to get some sweets, and had to go in! It is truly beautiful and the staff are incredibly nice. All the drinks looked amazing it was hard to choose just one. I ended up getting a dirty chai iced, it was so incredible and delicious I just wanted to sit in there all day and drink them. A great way to end my mothers day me day. Will be going back again with my coffee loving husband!!!Also the decor and feel of the place was so amazing and different I immediately felt right at home!

Me and my familys go-to coffee shop. We always get our usual coffees (mine is amazing: lavender vanilla latte with oat milk), smoothie or fresh juice for baby, and a different breakfast plate or pastry with each visit. Every single time the food has been great and the employees are very friendly. Side note: they have the best Salmon Lox because its affordable, plentiful, and delicious!

Thai-dee haupia latte ☕️ and Matcha latte 🍵 on Sunday afternoon. My day is just great!

What a fun, little local coffee shop! ALL their drinks sounded amazing, it was hard to choose which one to order. Luckily, the owner Liz was so sweet and friendly. She gave us a few recommendations and they did not disappoint! Would definitely recommend the Thai Dee Haupia Latte, which can be made less sweet if you prefer. Two thumbs up for COFFEE TALK!

First time here and I couldn’t be any happier with my experience today! Could never really see what was going on in this place with the tinted windows, but once I came inside I was pleasantly surprised. Awesome array of pastries and amazing coffee! A lot of seating spaced far apart and separated by plastic screens, so a great option for a sit in coffee shop that really cares about social distancing!

Super nice place! Try their hot coconut latte, Coffee Talk signature Shake and cheesecake cookie on Friday! It was pleasant and taste great.

#grateful for Cat my favorite waitress I could not get her a table dance she said she was raised by wolves but she was definitely on top of things #aloha my feet are never leaving this island

Everything about this place is awesome. Perfect spot to meet or just hang and use WiFi

Great atmosphere and decorations- very clean- a happy- at tentative staff- though the coffee could be a bit stronger so make sure you get a shot of espresso in your cup with fresh brewed- but a very pkeadant place!!

Great locally owned establishment that has been there forever and a day.

Very good vegan Cakes! Coffee is ok

Ive been a loyal CoffeeTalk customer since day 1! The best iced cafe mocha in Hawaii! Daily fresh baked goods,yummy!

July 2021 – Masks required when we’re not eating or drinking, plexiglass barriers between some tables, high ceilings for ventilation. Capacity appears to be unchanged.

A good spot with coffee any way you like. The place is super cute and has a lot of space and tables, including one large table for 6 inside a former bank vault and two bars. You can also get anything to go. Has good pastries including butter mochi. A good place to hang out for a long time if desired, but can get full.

Something thats not going to leak anymore.

Amazing baked goods baked by Coffee Talk. The Nutella light & flakey pastry was divine. I think I heard angels singing when I took my first bite.They even have a nitrogen infused coffee which makes it creamy and less acidic.Its super cool, artsy, & hip inside. Lots of light from all the big windows. Theres even a semi-private room with one big banquet table.I also like that theyre trying to be environmentally conscious. We all have to do our part to save the unique beauty of these islands.

Im here in Oahu for a conference at Chaminade University looking for a great coffee place aside from Starbucks, and thats open at 6am . That is nice and friendly. I FOUND IT ! They also have a stamp card.Ok day two same great service, sat on the other side of the counter and they have plenty of great space. You can have several group meetings, study groups or gatherings

Remember when Coffee Talk moved from the corner of Waialae and 10th Ave to the top of the hill to become a backbone of the community. 20+ years of steadfast service and quality, why would you go anywhere else? And the strawberry mochi- broke da mouth!

I used to live here 20 years ago and would buy coffee here every morning on my way to work. Liz is still the owner, the coffee is still amazing,, and the breakfast sandwich (on croissant) is to die for. What else is good? Almond croissant, butter or matcha mochi, banana bread, and ambiance.

Despite very bad service from the older female barista with the t-shirt that said Na, Im Good, I rate this coffee shop 5 Stars. Visiting from Denver and everyday, sometimes twice daily, Ive popped in for Thai Iced Coffee (best Ive ever had) and one of their many delicious homemade pastry items and received decent service from the above mentioned barista. Today however, she had a stick up her arse and served up disrespect and attitude and I returned the serve with gusto. You get what you give lady. She didnt even get the order right and forgot to ring up a breakfast sandwich which was free and delicious. So thank you for losing focus.

This place is great! Nice social distancing measures in place, the staff was friendly and welcoming and it was nice to see they were busy during these times.

Best neighborhood coffee shop on the island. Also a tradition in kaimuki. You NEED to visit and sit in the bank vault.

Very homey atmosphere for a form bank! And the quiche is always excellent.

The coffee was great and the food amazing! I would say comparable with Starbucks. Service was good and a nice calm atmosphere inside.

Interesting decor. Very hipstery. A lot more space inside than I expected.

Love the vibe and variety of choices!

This place is great. Great food and friendly staff. Congrats on 26 years in business!

Sooooooo good! Had the Thai iced coffee and a latte and it was amazing. Service is amazing. The staff are incredibly friendly. Plus the interior is well spaced out and there is plenty of seating in the cute coffee shop!

Hip coffee, lots of tables, good coffee. I love this neighborhood.

Good expresso coffee

Favorite place for breakfast on the first day of our vacation! Awesome people, nitro and an almond croissant! Amazing.

Best Thai iced coffee Ive had on the island! Banana bread was delicious as well. Great combination. Looking forward to my next visit and tasting the rest of the menu.

I loved that I could customize the sweetness of my drink.

My friend told me about this cafe saying it serves good sandwiches so I ordered tuna avocado sandwich and it was delicious! I didnt expect the load of raw spinach inside. I loved it! Another thing I didnt expect is its huge space! There are many tables to choose. The wifi is free. Its a great place for groups. I came here solo to work online and it was productive. I will come back again! The staff was friendly as well. :)

Very good coffee/bakery and best spot for study

Great coffee, homemade sweets and ambience in a former bank. Very busy this morn too. Business seems to be boomingm.m

Love this local hangout! Clean and safe and super friendly staff!

We ordered the butter mochi and a chai muffin and both were fantastic. Now I’m struggling to find a place on the mainland that has this stuff. Also ordered a decaf americano, and it was great too. The motif inside is kind of kooky and spontaneous without being cluttered or trying too hard like so many other cafes trying to lure hipsters. Great place to stop if you’re in the area, either heading to the west or towards Honolulu.

Great nitro cold brew and mushroom melt sandwich

Great environment, and bread pudding melts in your mouth!

My favorite local hang-out. Quality beverages, amazing baked goods, and other food is great too... fresh and carefully prepared. Friendly staff, and a comfortable environment for working, reading, or meeting with people.*Update: Coffee Talk is doing a great job of adapting to social distancing guidelines. I still feel very safe coming here and can still enjoy the food and beverage, even if the social atmosphere is somewhat changed.

Most fantastic baked goods anywhere! Coffee good too.

Come here everyday after physio for some good coffee. Awesome decor and right in the heart of Kaimuki. Love this place!

I used to be a regular but there was this one day when I went in and had to join a zoom class right away so I had no time to buy a drink. I was planning on buying one when I got the chance and I had only been sitting there like 20 minutes and the worker came up to me and asked if I was gonna buy anything and it was really rude. First of all, I was a regular (which means I went like everyday) and second of all, you should not act that way towards your customers, theres literally sooooo many other cafes that I could go to and not feel bad about being there. Sad to have lost a good spot.

Excellent coffee, food and staff.

My favorite coffee shop! Great mocha, scones and great service.

Had a latte. It was delish! And a scone

Great coffee and food, relaxing coffee shop style atmosphere

Coffee Talk is really nice place. The restrooms are exceptionally clean. The employees are friendly, always smiling. Service is extremely fast. Music isnt to loud, but loud enough to hear. Most of the times I went, I heard music I was familiar with.

Quite possibly the coolest, most retro coffeehouse in all of Honolulu. Double breve and banana bread were divine.

Always friendly and helpful. Lots regulars, and the staff always makes me feel like I might be one as well. Just as importantly always good coffee and bites.

Great neighborhood coffee shop. Good corner location.

Good calm cafe.Great caputtino.

The Cinnamon roll latte was awesome.

Excellent cafe, amazing baked goods and great smoothies and coffees.

Ok coffee shop to study or chat with a friend. However we dont have many options in Honolulu.

Friendly staff. Old-fashioned atmosphere which I loved. And muffin was quite good. Coffee, yep, its good!

Friendly masked up staff, good food, and tables that now have partitions between them. Customers may crowd you in line but thats other peoples fault for not properly distancing (just let them know theyre too close).

I love this place. It has great atmosphere and open vaulted ceilings with plenty of seating. The house blend coffee is far better tasting then most Starbucks brews and is only like two bucks. They give porcelain cups instead of giving you paper throw aways. How great is that?

Such an adorable place. Food was delicious & coffee was awesome!

Great coffee and nice music

Love how the place is decorated. The bathroom is nicer than mine. We were greeted as we came through the door. Great service from ordering until leaving. The menu is a nice mix of lots of healthy options along with some great looking desserts at good prices.Im fortunate enough to live nearby and will definitely be back & will recommend it to everyone!!

Good coffee and their banana bread is awesome.But better to go after 12 Oclock. The taste of Latte is different if you go early during the day. The art deco is also fittingly done. If you bring your own car then you can park at a public parking lot just around the corner or across the street from the coffee shop. I miss their banana bread!

Coffee Talk may be the best bakery in all of Honolulu, especially from the standpoint of price performance. This time I had a disappointment with the zucchini carrot gluten-free/vegan (GFV) bundt cakes, which seemed very under-baked and didnt taste at all the way I expected (basically just tasted like peanut butter). HOWEVER, Liz the owner went totally above and beyond in handling my issue, so alls well that ends well. Unfortunately, in contrast to their consistently excellent conventional pastries, the GFV offerings are rather hit and miss, although the Hummingbird bundt cake is fabulous. Generally, when buying GFV items, always try one first before buying multiples. I feel like its a matter of trying to load too many features into a single item (i.e., being both gluten free and vegan at the same time). A little unfortunate for any gluten-free folks who are not vegan, as its way easier to get rid of gluten in baked goods than to eliminate both eggs and milk. But if you want reasonably priced, out-of-this world conventional pastries, Coffee Talk is the place!

Very friendly and welcoming. And the coffee was good! I will be back!

Great coffee shop. Gives you a warm welcome with warm coffee and home made foods. Parking is tight, pay the couple of dollars for the lot and walk over so worth it. Seating is good as well as the prices. I love their homemade quiche...

Great place to get a quick cup of coffee while your waiting to eat at kokohead cafe next door. Love the vibe inside. Great music, fun things hung up on wall. Ordering is easy and they accept cash and card via square tablet. Definitely a nice place to relax

Wow! This is a cool coffee place. Great coffee but the menu of foods is amazing, homemade breads, carrot cake muffins, salads breakfasts all day. Worth the stop for a look see.

Awesome coffee shop and staff!The drip coffee could use some help.. not very good. The espresso is great and the pastries.. OMG AMAZE!!!Popular with college students to study. The outdoor area is too quiet, no music, though inside it is fun. Really great spot, best coffee shop vibes we found on Oahu so far!

Very cool little coffee shop on the corner across from First Hawaiian Bank. Parking is tough but besides street parking there is plenty of paid parking in the huge lot across the street. Inside you will find these comfy little places to escape and enjoy a cup of coffee and a snack. The coffee is very good and the have a large food menu. Very cool place and very decorated. The staff is very friendly and just an all around cool place to get a coffee and hang out.

Atmosphere was good but the coffee was less than impressive. The first cup that was given to my wife was lukewarm at best and had to be exchanged for a hot cup. They were out of cold brew so I got an americano that was also only ok. Fair prices at least made it worth the stop while I’m in the area.

Safe indoor seating. Theyve installed plastic barriers between tables.

This is an eclectic cafe and not at all what you expect when viewing it from the outside. It seems to be a refuge for students with laptops with lots of spaces to sit and work, chill or look busy.The ice coffee here is refreshing and only $2.50 and there are plugs to keep your mobile devices charged so you can stay and play all day if you wanted.

What a fun spot to grab a bite to eat and good coffee. The peanut butter cookies were tasty. The staff was helpful, kind and A1 with their customer service.

Great coffee shop. Coffee is solid and food delicious. The atmosphere is fun, awesome decor.

A former bank converted into a coffee shop. Coffee is good, but unremarkable. Coffee Talk is a linchpin in the community which happens to serve good snacks. Come for the atmosphere and good company. All in all, a fantastic place to settle in for a few hours with your laptop.

I dont even know what I ordered but I remember being really happy after I drank it.

Very sweet customer service. Their Nitro coffee is good.Parking of course is parking on Waialae, but if you live in the area and are within walking distance, this is a very charming place to hang out.Local signs on the walls and relatively clean bathroom, but only one stall.Its not the big chain with the S that you all know and does not offer the same discount programs, but if youd like to support your little local coffee house run by very nice people making very good coffee, then please come here.

This place makes me feel happy. Very good coffee. I love the aura. Located at the best road in town.

Coffee and baked goodies - always fab! BUT make sure you try the quiche! Last time I had a quiche like this was in France. More custardy in texture, so for those of you that dont like this, then it isnt for you. CT has become a Kaimuki landmark...even for those of us that remember when it was a bank! (I think BOH?🤔)

I love coming here for coffee. Its a great environment, and in addition to the coffee, there are great pastries and quiche. Sit by a window and people watch this neighborhood. And of course, friendly service at the counter, they make sure they dont over heat my lattes. Thank you Coffee Talk!

Great coffee great food awesome decor

I love coffee talk bananas bread😊 yummy

No pictures today, but that doesnt mean it was any less delicious than usual, I was just hungry for the quiche. I ATE THE WHOLE THING!!! Yes, I did have a coffee, my almond latte was awesome!

My place for coffee every time I go to Honolulu.

Nice chill spot. Great for meet ups and first dates. Nothing beats an early morning first date with a caffine induced conversation lol!The pour over coffee is my go to.