One of the changes in Hawaii over the past decade is the increase in the number of “coffee shops. Before, there were very few places in town where one could casually drop by and say, “Well, let’s go to a café and have a cup of tea! There used to be very few places in town where you could casually drop by and say, “Well, let’s go to a cafe and have a cup of tea! Of course, Starbucks is easy to find, but I would like to see more choices. …… However, there are now coffee shops in the center of Waikiki and the surrounding area.
In my honest opinion, coffee shops that originated in Hawaii are quite good. And that’s as it should be. Hawaii is proud of its Kona coffee, one of the world’s top three coffees along with Blue Mountain and Kilimanjaro. Only coffee beans grown in a part of the Kona area on the Big Island of Hawaii that is considered the coffee belt and that have passed strict inspections are certified as Kona coffee. Taking advantage of this climate, Hawaii Island coffees that are slightly more affordable and of higher quality than Kona coffee, such as Kau coffee, have now become a brand.
Kai Coffee, which specializes in Hawaiian coffee beans nurtured by the unique climate of Hawaii’s mountain slopes and “kai” (ocean in Hawaiian), opened its first store in Waikiki in 2014. It was located in the courtyard of the Hyatt Regency, a twin-tower hotel right in front of Waikiki Beach, and I remember visiting to cover the event immediately. The owner, Sam (Samuel Suter), has had an extraordinary passion for coffee since that time. He told me that his theme is “Aloha In Every Cup,” and that he offers “Aloha” in every cup of coffee, including taste, service, and the warm atmosphere of the restaurant.
Since then, in the blink of an eye, they have opened a location on the first floor of the Alohilani Resort in Waikiki, a one-minute walk to the beach, an in-house roasting facility on Kapahulu Avenue, a gourmet street, a beachside location a 10-second walk to Waikiki Beach, and now a kiosk at the Waikiki Shopping Plaza The new kiosk is now located at the Waikiki Shopping Plaza.
I went to the kiosk in the shopping plaza that just opened this September and was able to talk to Sam. I asked him, “Why did you open in this location?” I asked him, “Why did you choose this location?” He replied, “Because there are many hotels in the center of Waikiki, and Japanese people can come here. I asked him why he wanted Japanese people to come to Waikiki. When I asked him why he wanted Japanese people to come to Hawaii, he replied, “We grew up in a diverse culture in Hawaii, including Japanese culture. We grew up in a diverse culture in Hawaii, including Japan, and it is natural for us to want them to come back soon.
The best recommendation here is the Kai Latte, which is brewed in an espresso machine. The latte is made from their signature original blend, with a hint of macadamia nut flavor. There is also a café latte, but you should definitely try the Kai Latte. You will enjoy the richness of the robust coffee and the most exquisite taste of milk.
In addition, there is house coffee (coffee of the day/$3.50 and up), Poor Over ($7), Cold Brew ($5.50 and up), Frappuccino ($6.25 and up), and even Cafe Mocha and Chai Latte, and all coffee drinks can be customized with milk.
One of the features of this restaurant is that the food is delicious. Food items such as acai bowls, breakfast wraps, and sandwiches have never been missed so far. The sandwiches, in particular, are of high quality, both in terms of bread and ingredients, and you can tell that they are particular about their ingredients. They are specially made in the kitchen of the Hyatt Regency.
The front of the kiosk-style restaurant was a small eat-in space with four tables for four and two high tables for two. I asked around and was told that they are actually “soft open” right now. They are planning a major renovation and are planning to be reborn as a secluded oasis where you can escape the hustle and bustle of Waikiki. …… What kind of a hideaway in the middle of Waikiki will it be? Let’s wait with anticipation. Currently, the restaurant is open daily from 6:30am to 9pm, so even kiosks can be enjoyed.
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