Island Brew Coffeehouse
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
Joschua Mueller
Island Brew is like an oasis in the Ala Moana Center. I almost gave up finding a place to get some work done, but then found Island Brew Coffeehouse based on the recommendation of a Center employee. I can only recommend coming here. Super relaxing (but productive) atmosphere and the coffee beverages are great too (especially the Hawaiian Honey Latte with Cinnamon) and reasonably priced.
Evgeniy R
Good coffee, pastries so so. Bought 1 coffee latte, lavender coffee and strawberry smoothie + 2 small cookies. Total $26. Yes, this is not a cheap coffee shop.
Rhonda Davis
Lovely coffeehouse!! Our breakfast was delicious 😋 and coffee amazing!!
Nait Saco
A bit overhyped, the food is on par with other establishments in this price range. The difference would need to be in customer service and that's an area for improvement. The three girls working the morning of June 5th were the least bit customer service focused. Greetings that fell flat, lifeless interaction, not welcoming and looking like they all were just going through the motions. Most of what they were interested in was the conversation amongst themselves. Next time I want to pay $12 for Acai bowl, I'll go somewhere else.
Sherry Lewis
Cafe wasn't too busy at 930 am on a Thursday but had to wait in line for a while. Person taking the order may still be learning. Coffee was good. There was adequate seating but electric plugs were very limited. It's located on the second floor of the mall so there was plenty of parking and easy to get to especially if you park on the 4th floor by Tmobile.
S.K. Hislop Jr.
It was a heartwarming and cozy place, not to busy and slight crowded. They brew good coffee but I had a oreo smoothie and that was tasty and delicious but small. The large is only 22oz and that's why I only gave them four stars but if you like to try new sensations, check it out.
Sheena Bonita
Don’t get anything with bagel, it was super chewy my jaw started hurting just to finish one bite.
Hannah Fuchser
The coffee and food were delicious but it's a little on the expensive side. Atmosphere is pretty nice though.
Maisy Evanson
The girls who worked here were unfriendly and don’t know how to make a latte. When I asked if they forgot to put the espresso in the coffee they were rude and asked if I wanted to pay another $3 for a shot. Save your money and go to Starbucks
David Fake
I walked past the Starbucks in the lobby of my hotel and took a Lyft to enjoy this goodness, and you should too.