The pastry case at Leonard’s Bakery

6 of the best · Hawaiʻi, USA

Kona Coffee, Malasadas and Shave Ice in Hawaiʻi

Kona coffee from Mauna Loa’s slopes, Arvo’s flat whites, Liliha Bakery’s Coco Puffs since 1950 and Matsumoto’s shave ice on the North Shore since 1951.

Our 6 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated November 2026

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  1. Since 1951

    Matsumoto Shave Ice

    Haleʻiwa·Shave ice

    Shave ice on the North Shore since 1951.

    66-111 Kamehameha Highway #605, Haleiwa, HI 96712Explore View on map

  2. Home of the Coco Puff, 1950

    Liliha Bakery

    Liliha·Bakery and diner

    The Honolulu bakery and diner of the Coco Puff, since 1950.

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  3. 100% Kona

    Kona Coffee Purveyors

    Waikīkī·Café

    100% Kona coffee from craft roasters, at the International Market Place.

    2330 Kalakaua Avenue #160, Honolulu, HI 96815Explore View on map

The full list: Cafés, A–Z

Neighbourhood

Coffee 4

Kona and beyond.

  1. At SALT and the Surfjack

    Arvo

    Kakaʻako·Café

    An Australian-style café at SALT in Kakaʻako and at the Surfjack.

    324 Coral Street, Honolulu, HI 96813Explore View on map

  2. Kona from its own farm

    Honolulu Coffee

    Waikīkī·Café

    Kona coffee from the company’s own farm on Mauna Loa.

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  3. Kona coffee and açaí

    Island Vintage Coffee

    Waikīkī·Café

    Kona coffee and açaí bowls in Waikīkī.

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  4. 100% Kona

    Kona Coffee Purveyors

    Waikīkī·Café

    100% Kona coffee from craft roasters, at the International Market Place.

    2330 Kalakaua Avenue #160, Honolulu, HI 96815Explore View on map

Bakeries 1

Coco Puffs and the diner counter.

  1. Home of the Coco Puff, 1950

    Liliha Bakery

    Liliha·Bakery and diner

    The Honolulu bakery and diner of the Coco Puff, since 1950.

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Shave ice 1

The North Shore stop.

  1. Since 1951

    Matsumoto Shave Ice

    Haleʻiwa·Shave ice

    Shave ice on the North Shore since 1951.

    66-111 Kamehameha Highway #605, Haleiwa, HI 96712Explore View on map

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