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Review of Island Brew Coffeehouse

Island Brew Coffeehouse is a local coffee shop, breakfast restaurant, cafe, and sandwich shop located at 1450 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96814. This establishment offers a wide range of food and beverage options to satisfy your cravings throughout the day.

The coffee and food at Island Brew Coffeehouse have received mixed reviews from customers. Some have praised the quality of the food and coffee, describing it as excellent and delicious. The menu offers a variety of options, including waffles, smoothies, strawberry Nutella toast, and the popular Açaí Bowl. The food comes out looking appetizing and is served in cute ceramic mugs if you choose to dine in. However, there have been a few negative comments about the coffee, with some customers expressing disappointment in the taste and preparation. It seems that the baristas may need to improve their coffee-making skills to ensure consistency and customer satisfaction.

The atmosphere at Island Brew Coffeehouse is generally described as friendly and hip. The establishment offers ample seating, making it a suitable place for studying or relaxing. The cafe is tucked away on the 3rd floor of the Ala Moana Center, providing a quiet and cozy environment away from the hustle and bustle of the mall. There are charging stations available for those working on their laptops, and the staff provides prompt attention to each customer.

One aspect that some customers have mentioned is the lack of outlets at certain tables. If you need to charge your devices while enjoying your coffee, it is recommended to choose a table in the back half of the cafe. Additionally, there are no restrooms on-site, so you will need to walk to Bloomingdale's to use their facilities.

The prices at Island Brew Coffeehouse have been a topic of discussion among customers. Some have found the food and beverages to be a bit overpriced, while others have felt that the pricing was reasonable and great for the quality and options available.

Overall, Island Brew Coffeehouse offers a convenient location within the Ala Moana Center, providing a diverse menu and a pleasant atmosphere for coffee lovers, breakfast enthusiasts, and those looking for a quick bite or a place to work.

Amenities

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible seating
  • No-contact delivery
  • Delivery
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Island Brew Coffeehouse Reviews - 100

4.1
Quality
5.0
Location
5.0
Price
4.0
Service
4.5
Edmond Chong

A coffee shop where students come to study and get work done. I got myself a cafe latte and the wait was on the longer but that was understandable since it was jam packed and durning finals week. The latte I got was on the mellow side, perfect for drinking and chatting with some friend. I’ll definitely be coming back to try other things on their menu.

Zulma Rodriguez

I got the croissant sandwich with bacon for $12, it was good but honestly for that price I could get a little bit more. The coffee is really good. I went in the early morning and they served me super fast. The nearest restroom is kind of far.

Rock Jocelyn

Really loved this tucked away gem inside of the Ala Moana Center. They are tucked away on the 3rd floor with extra seating in the back of the establishment.
There were charging station for those working on their laptops.
Customer service was great with prompt attention to each person as they came in.
We got here just about as soon as it opened, and it filled quickly.
Loved their cinnamon Danish, which was doughy and rich with cinnamon delightfulness!
The coffee was piping hot and served in cute ceramic mugs if you got it "for here".

Bryan Roberts

Love the ambience here, great coffee menu, small food menu, but what food they do serve is upper level good, also quick friendly service (I went when every seat was filled and still got my food in less than 15 min). Good place to stop and chill while shopping or on your way to the Ala Moana Beach.

Crystal Nichols

Surprisingly there aren't many cafés in Ala Moana so when I catch myself needing a place to grab a coffee and do some work, I'll stop at Island Brew. You can't go wrong with any of the beverages here and I love that there are a lot of options to choose from. My favorite thing to eat here is the basilito wrap + avocado. It's so simple, filling and delicious! I've tried their other sandwiches which are pretty good but my only complaint is that they are a bit over priced. As much as I would love to get work done here, only the tables in the back half of the cafe have outlets. There are no outlets at the tables near the entrance (where I like to sit because of the natural sunligjt coming in). The other bummer about this location is that there are no restrooms, so you have to walk to Bloomingdale's to use theirs.
This location is convenient because it's at the mall but if I had to choose, the Hawaii Kai location is my favorite because of the beautiful views of the harbor :)

Michael Anderson

The food and coffee is excellent. I definitely recommend to make this at least a quick breakfast stop.
The food comes out look nicer than this. I just couldn’t resist.

Jules

Went here around 9am and there was no line. We ordered the Banana Macadamia Nut French Toast and the Taro Lox Bagel. Both were delicious. The french toast was made up of thick brioche bread slices and were soft and fluffy. The whip on top was not overly sweet which I liked. As for the bagel, they were generous with the lox, but overall nothing too special. The ambiance and overall atmosphere was nice and cozy👍🏼

Bryan Hancock

Great 👍🏽 space and even better Coffee and food options! Loved it! WiFi available and plenty of cool seating! Inside the mall and pricing was great 😊! 😍😍

James

Large menu and ample seating. Good place for studying or relaxing. In a corner of the mall on the 3rd floor. Very nice baristas as well 👍🏼

AprilYing InHawaii

The food has always been great, however I had a terrible experience this time with one of the servers. She claims her name is Karen(blond hair). I ordered a banana strawberry waffle with whip cream, but she forgot to bring the whip cream. When I requested to have it, she gave me such a bad attitude and threw the plate onto the service table. She did not apologize at all saying “that’s enough for you”.
I asked to see her manager, but she refused to disclose his/her information. If any of you knows, please let me know. I’d like to file a formal complaint on this staff.

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Island Brew Coffeehouse Hours

  • Monday 7 AM to 8 PM
  • Tuesday 7 AM to 8 PM
  • Wednesday 7 AM to 8 PM
  • Thursday 7 AM to 8 PM
  • Friday 7 AM to 8 PM
  • Saturday 7 AM to 8 PM
  • Sunday 7 AM to 6 PM