Talk Kaimuki

Super unique place that's been a staple of the area for 20+ years. This place was hipster before hipster was hip. Unique coffees, good small food items (this was the place that introduced me to lox), friendly staff, plus unique and liberal atmosphere. Groups meet for book discussions here, and this is one of the few places people can still feel comfortable working on a laptop. If you dine in, your coffee comes in sometimes cute mugs. Often busy, but well worth checking out!

A must go! We stopped for drinks and were so impressed with their extensive craft cocktail menu and welcoming staff. Brittany and Jerrell were such gems. They not only made us great drinks but we all had the loveliest conversation. We loved it so much we went back the next morning for brunch! Liz, the owner, was so kind and warm. We had the most delicious pastries, sandwiches, and coffees. Overall a wonderful place with wonderful people!

I love Coffee Talk! They're always busy so expect to wait in line for a bit; however, the service is always great and the employees are always pleasant!

The space is very hip-feeling. Decor is what I would describe as modern-vintage (idk if that is a real thing but whatever!).

My go-to beverage is their Coffee Talk Shake. In the 10+ years I've been going here, the shake is always the same, so good!

Their food choices are a mix of savory and sweet and healthy. Today, I took a bite of a friend's almond croissant and it's definitely something I'd get for myself next time. I ordered the acai bowl and was less than thrilled about it. It wasn't bad but it needed a little more oomph...maybe somw honey drizzle and strawberries. Mine just came with the acai base, granola with dried cranberries, and banana slices.

Overall, Coffee Talk will always be an option! Whether it's a quick order to go or a longer dine-in visit, the ambiance and quality of their drinks and food is enough to keep me coming back.

Best coffees and baked goods in Kaimuki. Chill vibe with outstanding service. Just look for the line at the corner, says a lot that the line.
Their bread pudding is outrageous and huge portions!

Coffee Talk is by far my favorite coffee spot in Honolulu. The owner is always unbelievably sweet and the staff is always pleasant and professional. Coffee Talk has amazing coffee and phenomenal pastries and breakfast sandwiches. I definitely recommend stopping by if you’re in town.

Shouting from the rooftops what an amazing job Coffee Talk has done becoming Talk Kaimuki. Same ownership, woman owned, coffee in the day cocktails now at night! Ecstatic to have had perfect drinks with my partner tonight! Music, ambiance, bartenders everything five stars!

Hustle your way to have a memorable evening here!

Loved my coffee and bread!
The staff is great !
For sure it will be another of my weekly spots!
Mahalo!

Beware: Not allergen/dietary restriction friendly or knowledgeable.

My second time visiting, I asked for a non-dairy recommendation. The employee suggested a matcha drink with oat milk instead of dairy milk. A few sips in, I realized it tasted like it had dairy, but I wasn't certain. I took it up to the counter and asked (a different worker) if it could potentially have dairy, and she said the matcha powder has dairy. So even if it was made with oat milk (and it didn't taste like it), it would still have dairy. Thankfully I was only a few sips in so it wasn't enough to make me sick, but it was disappointing that I had a whole conversation when ordering about having a non-dairy drink and was still given a drink with dairy...

I get the sense based on the very limited menu that this place just generally isn't that conscious of the fact that some people can't or don't consume some foods. The last time I was there, the employee who helped me struggled to come up with a non-dairy option when I asked for a recommendation.

On the plus side, the employees are friendly. They did make me a new drink for no charge. Overall, the menu is just really limited to people with no dietary restrictions though. If you have dietary restrictions, be cautious at this establishment. They have about 2 vegan food options on the menu (oat cake and acai bowl). The acai bowl is okay but pretty overpriced for what it is. $20 for a coffee and a small acai bowl is a bit steep. I haven't tried the oat cake, but it looks tasty. Cute local place with a fun busy atmosphere, but room to grow!

Me and my family's 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 it's affordable, plentiful, and delicious!

This is a great coffee shop with really good flavors. There is room to just sit back and enjoy your morning coffee which is always fun and relaxing. I recommend if you’re in the area.