DEAN & DELUCA HAWAII - Kaka'ako Store

Dean & DeLuca consistently delivers, and I have to say that they serve the BEST matcha latte around, hands down. Whether you get it hot or iced, it’s smooth, creamy, and perfectly delicious. I seriously crave it all the time! The goodness has to be in their secret ingredient for sure! Every time I have visited here, the staff is extremely friendly, welcoming and helpful. During one of my many matcha latte fixes, I also tried the croque monsieur and it was absolutely delicious. They have a ton of pastries on display. I haven’t personally tried them, but they’re very picturesque. They also have a mini shop inside for people to buy unique Hawaii inspired treats to take home or give as gifts. While there’s no indoor seating, there are quite a few outdoor tables available, which makes it a nice spot to sip, snack, and people-watch. Currently, there’s a dust curtain up due to nearby construction, but I’m excited about the future vision of this area with the new park space opening sometime next year. When that happens, Dean & DeLuca will be in a prime spot to relax and enjoy the surroundings. Can’t wait to see how it all comes together once the park is complete! In the meantime, you can find me here on the regular, grabbing a matcha latte.

compared to Brug or Paris Baugette, D&D is more traditional parisian cakes and croissants. not much sweet “buns” like a typical japanese/hybrid bakery. D&D is a massive chain, it’s strictly by-da-book pastries that lack any WOW factor. everything looks great, but only tastes “pretty good.” at best. its more of a meeting place, get few pretty pastries and hang out drinking tea with your pinkies out. some people love the merch for collecting while they travel. its not for everyone but a good addition to the burgeoning kaako neighborhood

Most of the staff are very friendly. Seatings outdoor are nice with some breeze. Coffee was average while the walnut raisins bread were not that ideal as it's supposed to be healthy bread but the outer crust got too much "charcoal" which is not too healthy, and the inside you can see some part of the dough was not fully cooked. Overall pricey. 2 stars are for the environment and some friendly staffs only.

This shop is tucked away in a pleasant neighborhood, surrounded by tall buildings, which keeps it peaceful. And there’s plenty of outdoor seating with nice chairs. Latte is good but my favorite drink is the Hawaiian sea salt frappe, sweet enough with a strong coffee kick. They offer a variety of unique quick bites at reasonable prices too. And they have the best croissants!

At the end of a dead-end road so there’s little to no traffic & they should have music on imo. Surprised how affordable the espresso is relative to other cafes in town. The chic store has an open dog park area and soon to be built complex adjacent, as well as the new pedestrian bridge over Ala Moana Blvd. nearby. Flies and bugs are a serious problem they need to address, no seating inside so I had to leave. If they add seating inside or eliminate the bugs, this place is rated higher. 🤙🏼

There’s construction with the park, so the ambience wasn’t too fun! They also do not have any wifi (or plugs for laptops). Their music is playing along with the apartment buildings, so sit closer to the coffee shop to not hear two songs at once. Desserts looked good, but not suitable for breakfast—more for afternoon treat. I got the salt caramel latte and it was just fine! Coffee pricing is comparable to Island Brew just down the street, but sandwich was much cheaper—only $6.

The long wait is over….Dean & Deluca is finally open in Kakaako…on the ground floor of Koula. The glass cases are filled with artisan pastries ( sweet and savory), fresh baked bread, sandwiches and more. There is a full selection of coffee & tea (hot and cold), drinking chocolate, matcha, and fruit juices. There are also a great selection of the signature Dean & Deluca aprons, tote bags, dishwear and more. They’re currently open everyday from 7a-7p, except Sundays 7a- 1:30p. There’s 9 tables with chairs to relax and enjoy…but be warned it’s outside and just a few feet away there’s heavy construction going on. I’m sure once that’s over it’s be quite serene. Looking forward to visiting over and over again.

Good place to open its new location. Not enough tables to be sitting and dining in. More people are lined up for take outs. Lots of sweet treats to choose from 👍 It’s located at the 1F of Koula condominium.

This is a welcomed location for Dean and Deluca. Nice cafe right at Ward Village. Once all the Condo construction is over, it's gonna be a nice cafe/Coffee shop. Selection of items are not as extensive as Waikiki's but you get your basics - coffee/teas/gourmet pastries. Good enough for me. Service is good. Price is as expected for DD. They even provide complimentary cold water for my Frenchie. (BTW - Coffee Bean at Foodland Ala Moana charged me $1.05 for a cup of water for my dog) Anyways, if they could improve, a weekend brunch would be nice!

Dean & Deluca is kinda hidden away in the back of the Ko'ula building. When we found it, we thought it was such a cute and bright coffee shop! We got the Hawaiian salt caramel latte and the ube matcha latte. Both were pretty good! My Hawaiian salt caramel latte had a strong coffee flavor and I think I do remember it being a little salty as well but still drinkable. My boyfriend enjoyed his ube matcha latte. The ube wasn't too overpowering which was nice! This visit was a while ago and from what I remembered, the prices were ok/decent like from your typical coffee shop in town. Their pastry case looked good!

My favorite coffee shop in Hawaii since it reminds me of Japan. Go-to honey oat latte and their summer special coffee lemonade Service is fast but can have wait time during peak Ambiance: casual

Yummy! We stopped in after the farms market to grab a couple sweets for the road. The store was super clean and aesthetically pleasing. The pastries were just amazing looking. Love the merch section. We enjoyed our picks, I was a little let down by the matcha cake, it was dry and lacking in flavor. Everything else was great. If you have a chance swing by grab a treat and coffee. It is worth it!!!

Tried "Take Vert Yame Matcha" cake. This is one of special cakes for "Taste of Ward." This is beautiful and taste is delicately sweet with a sprinkle of sea salt. I would say this is an ultimate cake for an adult (the price is also for an adult:$10) Btw this Yame Matcha is the name for upscale green tea from Fukuoka prefecture. I really hope Dean and Deluca continues to sell this cake after the Taste of Ward...please

I come to this location every Saturday after my workout and there's a reason why I keep coming back. I really only get two things from there and it's usually just a sweet treat and an iced tea but the service here is so great. It really keeps me coming back. The line can sometimes get long, especially when people are looking at the delicious dessert case but the staff gets the line moving very quickly, which is always appreciated. On Saturdays it might be a little bit harder to find a table but if you wait for just a little bit, you should be able to sit down with no problem. Since I come here every Saturday relatively early, I have not really had an issue and you start to see the same faces so you start to share tables which is nice. Since this location is below a few condo buildings, the crowd tends to be more local and so you start to recognize people in the neighborhood. What I really appreciate about this location is their consistency. I always get the same two things like I mentioned earlier and each time they taste exactly the same. I know the quality is always going to be there so I know this is something that I can depend on. And for those that have to go to the bathroom after having a certain caffeinated beverage, there is a nearby bathroom with a code that the café can provide you with.

I've been coming to my beloved Dean & Deluca in Kakaako since they first opened. As usual, I ordered their amazing canelé--one of the very few places that made them properly. Delicious! Unfortunately, I was told they no longer produce them. I understand; making canelé requires a special skill set that few have, and it's a time-consuming process. I moved on to their beautiful croissant, which had always perfectly complemented my canelé and black coffee a few times a week. To my surprise, the croissant was about a quarter smaller than the ones I've enjoyed over the last 50 visits. Coincidentally, I was at their Waikiki location just last week and decided against picking up a croissant because I noticed it was much smaller than the ones at Kakaako. I've asked the staff at the Kakaako location and they acknowledged they looked smaller too. Now I'm wondering--has there been a company-wide shift to making smaller croissants? Hmm. The staff continues to be absolutely amazing as usual. Bravo!

This is a nice, good quality, outdoor bakery/cafe in Kakaako kind of across from Wholefood. It is inside one of the new high rise condo and I don't know the name. Personally I'm not a matcha drinker but my companion wasn't too happy with the undissolved matcha powder. On the flip side, I was happy with the iced mocha latte. I did ask for less sweet and it was perfect for me. I also liked their cheesecake. I think it's more like a Japanese style. Also very light and moist. The second dessert we got was some kind of brownie and that was just okay. Lots of merchandise, other pastries and sandwiches are available. Several staff behind the counter but it took awhile for us to get our drinks and service was pretty laid back.

Always enjoy meeting my friend Jackie K for so many reasons whether it's for a Yelp Elite event or coffee. Cool that we somehow never keep each other waiting Today was the first time I've ever been into a Dean and Deluca although I heard that name over ten years ago when a co-worker had a tote bag with that name on it probably from off island. I found trail mix, a decorated cookie and 4 nickel sized decorated doggie cookies for Doc and grandpup, T Bebe. Jackie had a hot mocha latte and I had a cold mocha frappe cuz I checked out the photos beforehand. She shared a slice of brioche with me. About 3 hours into our conversation the cashier brought around samples of an item Jackie said pairs great with tomato bisque soup, heated up. There are several tables outside you can enjoy your beverage. Very classy vibe inside, and a clean, safe outdoor space. So many CUTE puppies walking past us. There are restrooms nearby using a code for access. The rain and construction noise couldn't spoil a very good meet up.

Amazing shopping, eating and spa relaxation here at Ko'ula shops. New and exciting restaurants and shops here. Tonkatsu Kuro, OnKee Korean Grill House, Dean & Deluca, Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa, Happy Lemon and the experimental sushi restaurant Nori Bar, to name a few. Free parking at the Ward Entertainment Center. Or Whole Foods Market complex. A must try for foodies and Yelpers. See you soon!

Enjoyed my visit to Dean and DeLuca Kaka'ako with a few of my friends. While meandering in the store I was offered a sample of the in-store milled baguette served warm with melted butter. It was soooo good! Will definitely consider getting in the future. The displays were nicely presented. The electronic board featured a Yama Sencha iced tea which I immediately ordered. Looking for a savory snack I happily grabbed the last cheese bite. Perfect snack for the morning. The iced tea was so refreshing, enjoyed it the whole day. At 9:30am the customers were lined up. Unfortunately the crew forgot a few of my friends orders. And when they asked about their drink orders they were met with blank stares. No apologies for forgetting. No expediting forgotten drinks. In fact, friend said the manager skipped over her to help the customer behind her? This location has a few service kinks to work out. Observed a fly issue too. Do love the plentiful seating outside. Will look forward to trying again after a little time to see if improved. Located in the new Ward Victoria enclave if shops. Both self parking across the driveway in the theatre parking lot and valet parking is available.

Teatime in Kaka'ako, Honolulu, Hawaii... Jackie wanted to meet up with Irene and me. She asked for suggestions as to where we could have a chat. Irene brilliantly found Dean & Deluca - Kaka'ako Kouka Store. Located on the ground level of the Koula condominium building, underneath the Onkee Korean Grill House (Restaurant), this third location of Dean & Deluca has some outdoor seating, but beware of the flies - possibly from the nearby park where residents walk their dogs. Service was inconsistent. One of the servers might have a language barrier. It was challenging for her to explain the restroom (around the corner) code to me. The male server was really cheerful and helpful - and even gave a Loyalty Card to Jackie. Irene and I didn't get a card, but we didn't ask... I got the Kame Cold Brewed Sencha which was unsweetened, not bitter, and very refreshing! I also ordered a Strawberry Almond Tarte - it had a nice crust, smooth filling, and fresh strawberries... yummy! We might return again when we're in the area. It was a relaxing environment with the fresh air and slight breeze!

Mont Blanc Those two little words! Dean and Deluca Hawaii makes the best little sweet treat, not too sweet, light and airy... and I love this little spot to stop in for a coffee and this treat! Located in the Kōʻula condominium building at Ward, there is a nice outdoor area to sit and enjoy items from this coffee and tea spot. They have a little retail boutique to purchase a few of their staple products. Parking nearby at Whole Foods or the adjacent movie theater lot.

Great spot to catch up... As it was the suggested place to meet Jackie K and Nadine C as this Kaka'ako area is slowly developing with lots of new biz opening in the area surrounded by various condominium one that's still in development fronting the shop as we speak. Parking though is available through between Ward Entertainment area and Whole Foods though getting there from those parking structures can be quite a journey I hope that there would be more easier spots to park. I was excited to see Dean & Deluca in Kaka'ako as this more informal spot is a great place to grab a treat and though there's no seating in the shop there are a few right outside along with a bathroom which I believe you need a code to access. I did get the Hawaiian Soda which comes in various flavors and decided on the Strawberry and decided to pair it with a Raspberry Pistachio Tart. The tart was so yummy and delicious with a firm crust holding all the custard as I grabbed a raspberry with each bite but at $9 it did kinda sting a bit but it paired with my Hawaiian Strawberry Soda perfect as it wasn't too sweet and had just the right flavor to it. Love the vibe and ambiance though the flies are quite annoying and actually the biggest concern for me as I didn't feel like I could relax and enjoy my $9 tart as I engulfed it from the flies lol! The service is amazing with the guy who can over hear my questions answered them instantly since some had some language barrier understandably but really wished they also posted their seasonal items like "Iced Matcha Pumpkin Latte" and "Zesty Orange Mocha Latte" instead of flashing it on the large screen high above the baked goods as it was missed opportunity that I would've loved to give a try. Not totally an organized system they have here with straws above the display case versus the service counter while the napkins and stirs above the trash...all this is fixed it's a great spot to meet your besties. Thank you!

A tiny boutique shop with a few outdoor seats to enjoy purchases. Unlike the shop in the Ritz Waikiki, this one is strictly grab and go. No custom party platters or collaborations with neighboring restaurants yet. Week 2 since opening, 11:30am and they have practically no house made food to sell except... What a baguette!!! Made from in house milled flour. Classic European bread. Very hard and crisp on the outside, chewy, moist crumb inside. Tear this apart rather than using a bread knife. There is less chance of cutting up the roof of your mouth. Great smeared with German butter. Prices are very high as expected. Looking forward to returning and trying more of their European style breads.

We finally got to try their new location in Kaka'ako and we decided to come right after they opened up. Surprisingly, there was quite a bit of line already, although the line moved really fast and most people just wanted to look around their gift shop. The location can be a bit tough to find if you're not familiar with the Ward area. The cafe is located in the corner by the park and just right below Onkee. I love its private and tucked away vibe, so it does not get loud and too crowded. We came with our pup and the staff were very friendly and accommodating! They even gave us 2 pup cups since my dog really seems to love it. We wanted to order their pastries, but it wasn't as complete as the ones in Waikiki and the prices seem a bit expensive. We ended up getting the salted caramel coffee and that did not disappoint! It was really tasty and definitely not overly sweet. There's only a few tables, so you might have to wait for other customers to be done. If you want to relax and enjoy your pastries and coffee peacefully, definitely come by during the weekdays where there is less people. But overall, a very enjoyable experience for us!

I was happy to hear this location finally opened. Stopped by here a late morning coffee and pastry. It was such a nice day out with a steady breeze. Hawaiian Honey Latte w oat milk and Chocolate Almond Croissant. The French cocoa powder dusted on top toasted almonds and a light chocolate filling wasn't too sweet which I liked. A Milk Bread to go came unsliced which I took home to make a grilled sando with. DD had an iced Hawaiian Milk Tea and LOVED IT. Well balanced w just enough sweet for her. This location opens 7 days a week, even on Christmas Day. Love the selection of aprons and totes. They have these mini scented candles smelled so yummy. Beautiful display case of individual cakes that made my mouth water. I didn't notice the breakfast sandwiches until after I paid as it was to the far left of the display cases. This was close by and convenient. Nice outdoor seating. Will definitely be back. I wish they had the spices like the Waikiki location.

My wife was looking forward to trying food from Dean & Deluca. The service was friendly and polite! Hawaiian Honey Latte-Iced (4/5). Delightfully sweet, and smooth. Croissant (4/5) - flakey, crunchy, but soft center. This was a good croissant! Pork Belly Bruschetta (3/5). The pork belly was good. The Baguette was soft and soggy. Empanada Beef & Egg (3/5). The pastry was good. The beef & egg was tasty but overall I was pricey. CONS: -Hard to find with all the construction going on. -Flies in the display case. -Outside tables to sit and eat, again too many flies around landing on you and your food. I know that's not D&D's fault but, it did affect our experience.

My favorite coffee place beautiful environment and good taste of coffee. I like the honey latte.

Delicious Mont Blanc in HI!! Seating available outside the store. Children playing in the fenced stone garden. Quite a few people on a Monday holiday.

Place is hard to find unless you know the area, but we found it! Place is super clean and service was fast and friendly except for the guy ordering in front of me...lol! Our drinks was really good and the have ready made sandwiches and desserts as well! Check um out!

I was excited for a new spot to open up in the neighborhood but was quite disappointed with the few things I ordered over couple of visits. I've tried the following items here: - Pork Belly Bruschetta 1/10: pork belly was not soft. Bread was super hard and tasted stale - and super hard to chew - Empanada 5/10: filling was decent but super bland and on the smaller side - Hazelnut Cream Puff 4/10: I was disappointed by this cream puff because there wasn't much what I'd consider cream in this puff. It felt like eating sweet refrigerated butter. - Chocolate Eclair 6/10: it was not bad but not my favorite either. Found this to be unbalanced and too sweet - Custard Cream Puff 9/10: this is the only item I enjoyed so far. Perfect cream and perfect custard . I wasn't compelled to try other food items like the sandwiches and smoked salmon etc as they look old and stale. I was also disappointed by their drink offerings. They were selling pumpkin pie matcha latte but does not have regular matcha latte on their menu, which does not make sense. I might give a final visit to try their bread and other bakery items, but I don't have too high expectation anymore

The staff here are always nice and waiting to serve you as their customer with their nice smiles and welcome. I work at the Koula building location twice weekly and whenever I need a pick me up, I grab myself a white chocolate Frap or a caramel Frap. They also have a beautiful selection of desserts if you get there early enough before they run out, some mini plates that they are able to warm up for you, and delectable freshly made breads. I always see the bakers and pastry chef(s) in the evening doing their magic. Nice clean establishment, they have outdoor seating for their customers, parking is located across the street where you would park for the theaters, and their hours are from 7-7 from what I have noticed. They offer a lot of items that are great for gifts and also have a small section of baked goods for the dogs. Go and check them out!

The Mont Blanc is hollow and not worth $9 Also There were a lot of flies flying around in the bread showcase and landing on the bread.

Such a cute bakery!! This was my first time going so we tried to get all the baked items that were recommended. The first one, the chocolate was very rich, delicious but rich, I wasn't able to finish my half. The yellow one, lilikoi, was probably my favorite one out of all of them!! Refreshing!! And finally the strawberry one, we were supposed to get the raspberry but were given the wrong one. The only thing off the was "tart" or the cookie part of this one. It didn't have much flavor and took up over half the pastry. I would definitely come again, the service was fast, I would just try something else

Service was good; Outdoor seatings available; Raspberry pistachio eclair is good but I do not recommend their Canele. I couldn't finish the whole canele because inside look raw or too wet. A canele should be flaky outside and moist inside. Is a good place to meet with your friends for talk/catch up.

The first time I ever encountered Dean & Deluca was at Shinagawa Station in Tokyo - to this day, I think of Dean & Deluca as first a Japanese business that had a NY/Italian focus. The new location in Ward Village, just like the other locations in Waikiki, pretty much lives up to that perception. First, in an extremely positive way - the breads, the coffees, the pastries, the sandwiches... and on and on... are, quite simply perfect. For me, it is still a caricature of an Italian shop only because in a real Boston or NY version of this type of store I'd also expect ability to buy cheeses, sliced meats, and a lot more. That is just an expectation and desire for more, what is offered is first rate. Service here still seems to be learning things, and it doesn't appear they have figured out yet how to handle simple retail versus orders for people wanting to enjoy the outside tables. That should work out over time (hint: two lines). The location is in an upcoming area of Ward Village, with the ups and downs of that. Right now, the outside space is squeezed into a small patio while the park is renewed. So the views are a huge green wall with some pictures, no sun, a few plants, and lots of tables squeezed in. This should improve over time - but, for me, this is a grab and go place, not a linger place as the ambience isn't great. Overall, this looks like a winner for Dean & Deluca - and when the wall comes down and the park is again open to all of us, I think it will be a wonderful spot for a coffee, for lunch, for time with friends..

I got a matcha latte. I'm actually on a hunt for the best tasting matcha on Oahu. Never heard of the this bakery before, so when I found them on yelp, I had to make my way over! Didn't expect it to be so boujie, but damn it was! I will be coming back again, and to try the pastries too!

On a late morning, I decided to try this place out since it had recently opened near me. I had the "Hawaiian Sweet Milk Tea" which reminded me of a HK style milk tea but with a Hawaii twist! Overall, I would like to come back and try there other assortments of pastries, sandwiches, and breads!

Terribly disappointed in my first visit to Dean & Deluca, Kakaako. Ordered the chicken and hummus wrap, not heated. It arrived heated, without hummus. I asked for a side of hummus, but was told that I couldn't get any because the wraps are prepared off site. Poor customer service.

Parking a bit tricky and hours are best for daytime visits. Coffee was velvety smooth and promptly made. Beautifully curated locally made products available. Would love to see a fuller food service option available like I've had in Japan. Nice stop in for a quick pick me up.

No service or aloha but the pastries aren't bad, tho overpriced. I'll go once a year, hopefully they make it till Feb 25, 2026.

not worth it. got there @ 930a ran out of food. i had to give a star to post my review

you folks do not close until 5pm. why are you putting the chairs away at 4:20??? especially when we are ordering. where are we supposed to sit ??

Had walked over multiple times since the grand opening, but if you're there after 10 AM, there's nothing ever left to buy except coffee and a few loafs of bread. The handful of "small bites" in the case don't look very appetizing. When you asked when the bread was made, they don't know but they say it's fresh and made every day ..... but it could've been sitting out there for two or three days and the employee behind the counter says I just don't know, and there's no label date on the packaging. How does that make any sense? $9.00 for a half a papaya with a tiny amount of granola on it ...very pricey. The employees behind the counter don't speak English very well making it challenging when you're placing an order and difficult for them to respond or answer questions on what they sell or what the ingredients are. Disappointing

They barely remember the coffee we ordered it took so long for my coffee to come out . That is went in to get it but the staff were just standing there chatting . They seemed to have forgotten for a moment they didn't even apologize. Also they were supposed to wipe the tables right after the customer left but they don't care . They weren't friendly either.