The Curb Kaimuki

My husband takes their signature drink to go, while I try their pour overs at their table. The staff taking our order never rushes their customers even if there is a 6:30am line. After coming here a handful of times, I think I prefer their iced latte drinks over their hot lattes. We usually grab a coffee cake too! -- A solid option in the neighborhood and you can see your delicious coffee being prepared. No wifi but people still have the opportunity to read or do some writing on their laptops. The place is kept clean. It does get a little loud so find yourself a spot on the high top table.

Loved the ambience - it gets popular and I can see why. Great for working/reading at, with large windows to let in sunlight. Flat white/latte with Olympia Coffee's Sweetheart - 3.5 stars Decent medium roast but I personally prefer light roasts.

Great coffee selections and baristas. Very knowledgeable on flavor profile. There can be a line but it’s worth it.

Update 5/15/2025: Showed up for an early 8:30am pastry run with a whole crew to cover more ground. Can confirm we absolutely demolished the almond croissants, pandan and matcha Portuguese egg tarts, walnut chocolate mini loaf, and pistachio yuzu swirl. Not pictured but I loved my silky smooth cortado and the breakfast sandwich was delicious but would have loved for the bread to have been toasted a bit. Staff are still so lovely. Love this spot! :) Original review: Absolutely wonderful spot for a bite and caffeine. Really, really enjoyed my iced hojicha latte with blueberry syrup and oat milk. Their toast with house-made ricotta, chili crisp, poached egg and scallion was also phenomenal. The space is bright with plenty of nice shelf products, lots of yummy sounding eats, creative variety of interesting seasonal beverages, and very friendly staff. Looking forward to my future visits!

coffee lovers! Their brews are consistently excellent, with rich flavors and quality beans. The atmosphere is laid-back and welcoming, making it a perfect place to relax or get some work done. Definitely a go-to spot for good coffee and good vibes in Honolulu!

Every visit to the Curb is a special treat. I always order the Vog- which is one of my favorite drinks- and the Curb has completely mastered it. Not to mention that it's perfect EVERY time I've gone there. I also love their little pastries, and the fact that they're dog friendly. Highly recommend!

Best overall café in Honolulu! Besides usually being very busy, they boast great coffee, a great place to talk, listen to their music, read or admire the busy Waialae traffic out the large curved window on the corner. They have A/C, bathrooms, outdoor seating and an amazing bakery next door. I always stop in (if the line isn’t too long) 🤙🏼

Great coffee, cool, chic vibe, knowledgeable baristas, easy parking, alcoholic beverages served in the evening. What else can one ask for?? This establishment deserves a 4+ rating. Latte and cappuccino were very good. Cortado deep, rich notes with strong coffee flavor; its crema was spot on. Seating is generous with tables of various sizes to accommodate larger groups in a sleek, modern bistro style. A broad selection of books, magazines and board games are available to enjoy which encourages one to linger. We visited early in the day therefore missed what I expect would be a vibrant evening scene. Roasted beans are available on site, which is a big plus for me, along with other products. We purchased beans that are excellent, now being enjoyed at home. Already looking forward to our next visit. This is a top Oahu destination for coffee and deserves a spot on your roadmap.

Traditional scones...drier than some bakeries/cafes...and that is fine with me. Blueberry scone is excellent. I got a Flat White...also, very good.

Place was super crowded and noisy. Ordering system was chaotic. I ordered a #5 Colombian Jairo Arcila Lychee pour-over coffee ($6/12 oz). I was told by the admittedly very nice register staff to listen for " (order) Number 5, but you're the second Number 5". However, my coffee was like lemon juice with light watery coffee flavor. I love coffee and happily make my own at home. I could tell these beans had potential to be good, but the extraction was beyond poor. I threw my cup's contents into the sidewalk grass further up the street. One other thing: no food available for sale a little after noon on a Saturday? Weird, what happened?

I always love coming to the curb whether it's to get some work done in the morning or for a little drink when their wine bar opens, it's always a nice time. The only draw back is they don't have wifi, so I usually find myself using my hotspot on my phone. The staff that work here are so friendly and inviting and I love the light that comes in through all of the windows in the front. When I come in the morning to work, I usually bring my dog and get a nice little drink, either a pandan matcha (add extra matcha) or a london vog (half sweet), those have been my two go to's, both iced. Their lattes are good as well! They also have a variety of delicious baked goods every time I go. In the afternoon when the wine bar is open is also very fun. I like to go with my friends and sit at the bar to blow off some steam. Also love that they have parking in the back when good parking in Kaimuki is so hard to come by.

Seems to be a popular coffee spot given the crowd we saw on a rainy Wednesday morning - the line was out the door. The decaf mocha was pretty good but the banana bread was quite underwhelming especially for a cafe in Hawaii?!! The cheddar chive scone was delicious although I'd have preferred it warmed up. Overall, it's definitely a solid coffee spot where you can spend some time working/chilling (if you manage to find a table lol)

FAVORITE COFFEE AND BAKE SHOP ON OAHU! If I lived in Kaimuki rather than the Westside, I would be flat out broke and overweight lol! To be honest, Oahu has a plenty of great coffee options, some which roast their own coffee. Yet The Curb is somehow the only shop I know on island that focuses on the coffee AND the pastries. I love this place so much that whenever I have a random weekday off, as long as I don't have any morning appointment, I make the drive here. The pastries are why I bypass many other coffee shops for The Curb...and I live on the Westside! I make the trip from the Westside to Kaimuki just for The Curb, even if I have to circle around the block for free street parking, even if the seating area availability is hit or miss. Yes, I'd rather save money for high quality pastries than on parking lol. The main drawback about having to drive from the Westside to Kaimuki on my day off is by the time I arrive after sleeping in and waiting out morning traffic, most special pastries are already sold out. Even with what remains, I've never been disappointed in any pastry. I always prepare to ask for my order "to go," but if a seat opens up, bonus! Chocolate croissant? Bomb. Wild blueberries and cream cheese danish? Bomb. Pasteis de nata (Portuguese egg tart)? Bomb. Walnut financier? Bomb. Canele? Bomb. Black sesame Rice Krispie Treat? Bomb. Crispy brown butter chocolate chip cookie? Bomb! I have an idea...maybe my husband should just buy me pastries from here instead of a personal birthday cake. Jk...or am I? I definitely did treat myself to some of the remaining pastries on my birthday earlier this year. When I'm at a good coffee shop, I would love a great pastry to go with it. When I'm at a good bake shop, I'm hoping for good coffee on the side. The Curb somehow achieves both! My review may lead to even more customers taking up seating and more pastries selling out, but oh well. Can't gate-keep such a great business!

@fortunefoodfinds: "Girls just wanna have PAN(dan)! A Pandan Matcha Latte from the CURB KA*IMU*Kī. An iced drink that's satisfying n' has a uniqueness worth trying!" Staff: fully staffed Interior: seating available, products on the side for purchase Exterior: on the corner Wait time: 5-10 mins Parking: metered street or small lot in the back Overall comments: cute n' hip spot. The last time I was here I had less kids, so we were able to utilize the seating area. On this visit, we decided to just order drinks to-go since the place was poppin'. I enjoyed their pandan matcha latte n' would get it again!

I stopped by on a whim and ended up with a custom matcha pandan sparkling drink that the staff just kind of made up on the spot and it was solid. I let them get creative with it, and it turned out super refreshing and not too sweet, with that earthy matcha balancing the floral pandan perfectly. Kinda obsessed now. My friends had already tried the pandan and lavender options (both solid), but honestly the best part was the vibe inside. The place has a chill, clean interior, not too cluttered, with just enough plants and soft lighting to make you want to hang out for a bit. Everyone working there was super friendly and down to experiment with drinks, which made the whole experience feel really welcoming. I hear they have events in the evenings and even serve wine if you're into that! But if you're into matcha, floral flavors, or just want to try something new made by people who actually care, give this place a shot. Let them freestyle your drink, you might end up with something weirdly amazing too.

Wanted to try different coffee/tea places on island, very cute atmosphere, parking is okay, the cashier wasn't very friendly nor helpful; well at least to me and my partner. Though we sat inside to drink our drinks and mind our business couldn't help but overhear how "welcoming" and "friendly" they were to others that came in. Maybe it's because we weren't regulars or maybe I just had a major rbf that day, not sure. But I'd give it a mid review. Might have to try again another time.

Was looking for a spot to get some coffee and snacks before our hike at manoa falls. Stumbled upon this little spot and loved it. I got the iced pandan matcha, original egg tart and pandan egg tart. I liked the pandan one better but both were great. Nice little spot to get some pick me ups :) mahalo curb coffee!

The Curb Kaimuki is the best coffee spot in the Honolulu, Hawaii. The service is always on point. They have different seasonal coffee beans from Heart and Black & White coffee. Good Kaimuki-ish island city vibe atmosphere. Great parking to get coffee to go. This is my morning ritual when I have extra time to go get artisanal coffee in Oahu, Hawaii.

I visited Curb Kaimuki and really enjoyed it! The food was delicious, and it's definitely a great spot for brunch and wine. Staffs are friendly too.

Hip vibes and good coffee. I'd wait to order till you're upfront vs online because they have specials not listed on their website. I got a guava espresso type drink and normally I'm not a super big fan of juice and espresso style drinks but guava went well with it. Great spot before going to Cromwells which is right around the corner. Also lots of space to study or work.

One of the best places to get matcha! This coffee shop is situated on 8th Ave and Waialae, and there's two entrances to the shop (one off the main road, one through the parking lot). There is a private lot where you can get your parking validated, and there is street parking available. The cafe itself has a modern industrial feel, and yet it feels cozy with music playing in the background and plenty of community flyers decorating the board on the wall when you first enter. Plenty of seating is available, but be aware there isn't free wifi here! I visited on a weekday afternoon and had to wait around 10 minutes to order, so expect it to be busy! I got the pandan matcha latte with oat milk, and I appreciated that the cashier taking my order was very friendly! My order came out pretty quickly, around ~5 minutes, despite there being quite a few people in front of me. I honestly loved my drink. It had all the components of what I love about matcha -- creamy/silky with a smooth bitterness, and the sweet pandan flavor was a perfect complement. I've only visited Curb Kaimuki once, but this is now on my list of favorite cafes in the area!

This place rocks. The pandan matcha and pandan lattes are sooooo good. Flat white was also solid. I came twice in the 5 days I was visiting Oahu. They also have pastries from Hana Quon, who is an absolute genius. Her laminated Wagyu hot dog was the best thing we ate in our 10 day trip. We also really enjoyed her chocolate eclair. I cannot WAIT to come back and I follow Hana Quon on Instagram to live vicariously through her lolol.

Chill vibe. Love that there's no WiFi. Staff friendly and efficient. Delicious coffee! Feels like community inside. One hour validated parking too!!

I was looking for a local specialty coffee shop and glad to have found this place. The staff were very nice in providing recommendations. I tried the mac nut latte. The milk was very smooth and the syrup added just enough flavor without making the drink too sweet. I enjoyed it a lot.

What a gem! I love both of their latte (light, flavorful and creamy) - macadamia nut and Pandan. The staff were very nice and help us with suggestions. Ambiance is cozy, comfortable and relaxing if you want to work here for a few hours. Highly recommended!

The curb is a Saturday morning staple in our household (and an every morning weekday stop for my honey when i forget to replace coffee beans at home). They're busy and draw a local crowd in the kaimuki neighborhood, but are quick and provide a quality drink every time. My favorites are the lavender matcha latte or pandan matcha. They also have rotating seasonal menus and delicious bites. The inside of the shop is trendy but non pretentious. There's a small parking lot at the back of the building but it's quite crowded as it shares space with other establishments.

The best lavender matcha I've ever had! I wish I could order a gallon of it. Almond croissant was also warm and fresh.

Pandan matcha latte FTW! Note that there is parking in the back. We ended up parking street but it was pretty crammed in there. The wait took very long but the drink made up for it. I will be back!

I feel like the Lavender Matcha Latte is always a go-to for me. The lavender is subtle and blends in perfectly with the earthy taste of the matcha. The baked goods are amazingly good - the baker - Hana Quon is extremely talented and I am so glad that they offer her goods here. I always like to sample what they have to offer. Never a miss. The kitchen is also another gem. When they are open I always try to get something because they offer such good food here. The menu changes every so often but I do miss my chili toast... Interior is classy and a spot for intellectuals to gather and work on their own personal projects. There is no wifi here though... Still love coming here though because the vibe is super urban and hip.

Great neighborhood coffee shop (that also sells wine)! Unique coffees and other morning drinks to start your day. The line out the door on Christmas Eve morning was unexpected, but certainly a good sign that this place is not only really good, but also has excellent service. Friendly staff even though it was packed and they easily provide expedited check out if you are buying wine, so you don't have to stand in line. Easy to find with a parking lot in the back and one hour of free parking. I'll definitely be back just to check out their unique selection of wines.

We came during a rush and the barista was so kind! She gave out good recommendations and when we did order our drinks it came out under 10min! Highly recommend if you want to grab something fast or get some assignments done.

Cute little coffee shop! The baristas were nice, kind, and informative. I enjoyed the mango tart and the coffee that was ordered. Appears that a lot of locals hang out at this place. The line does get long but the coffee is good! Good AC and a nice place to hang out, study, or catch up with a friend. My order came out really fast! Would come here again

Pandan matcha latte of my dreams. 5/5 It's perfectly sweetened with just enough Pandan to make you want another sip! Iced latte with macadamia nut syrup 5/5 The best latte I've had while here. The streets are pretty crowded for parking but there is a small lot behind the storefront that is free!

The Curb Kaimuki is on the corner of Waialae and 8th Ave. They share a private parking lot with other establishments in the building but there are limited stalls for this busy spot. If you can find street parking in the residential area then you are lucky. Make sure the read the signs! The place is bright from all the natural light but it is a relatively loud place. There is lots of tables that you can sit on. Customer service is always friendly and they serve caffeinated drinks along with wine! Two of the best things in life. I saw some food items being consumed by others but most people were there for either the wine or a cappuccino. Surprisingly, the cappuccino was the most popular order of the times I've visited. It's a good spot but they do not offer WiFi. They do have a clean restroom though so that's a plus! Cool spot in the Kaimuki area to support.

This review is for Hana Quon sandwich and baked goods only. For every four HQ items you order, you must purchase one of The Curb's drinks. I really liked the roast beef sandwich ($18) on potato bun and the turkey bacon avo sandwich ($18) on your choice of HNL Breadshop ciabatta or sourdough. Both sandwiches were well layered, saucy, and loaded. The ciabatta bread made the sandwich a bit hard to eat as it was chewy, but did pair well otherwise. The earl grey cannele ($8) had a sweet and crispy exterior and soft eggy inside. Would love to try more!

I was so excited to come in and take my cousin for some great coffee on his birthday while he visits from Maui today. His girlfriend got a macadamia nut iced latte and we both got the George. I was sure to leave a good tip. Anticipating a far drive ahead on a hot day, we politely asked one of the baristas, a blonde woman, for some extra ice to fill up our cups. This seemed to upset her since she proceeded to slam down the ice scooper after she messily filled our cups and left ice scattered on the counter. Thankfully the coffee was decent, but the encounter left a bitter taste in our mouths. As someone who works in the industry, I sadly cannot recommend this place to anyone because of such a rude encounter with that barista. Hopefully they hire people who actually want to be there in the future.

Great espresso and drip! Chill vibes, no wifi, nice counter bar for to hang and they also have wine. Chill baristas

I love The Curb! Anytime I visit Hawai'i I make sure a stop at The Curb is the top of my list! All the baristas are well trained and friendly! Shout outs to Deo who always makes the best drinks and checks on you and asks your thoughts on the drinks. The pastries are SO SO SO SO GOOD. Ugh!!! Mahalo The Curb! the best of the best

I tried the jammer this time and it was really good! I love that it isn't overly acidic and bitter. I think the oat milk and raw sugar syrup really balanced out the taste for me! I would definitely get this again and I love the portion/size for this!

Came here after a hike for breakfast. There's a small parking lot in the back and also plenty of street parking around. Their breakfast sando has probably been one of my favorites. Made on their delicious housemate shio pan bread, the sandwich is unique with its thick egg soufflé and the mac nut romesco really adds a great unique flavor. I also love their pandan matcha latte, a fantastic twist to the usual matcha. Also got the black sesame honey rice krispies treat as a snack to-go. Loved this place. Great people, great ambience, great food, great drinks. Especially love their creative menu options to the usual cafe fare.

I have been coming here for years and they have my favorite matcha. I'm not a coffee drinker but My friends have told me they love their coffee here as well. I love that they have a bakery too! Usually coffee places will outsource their baked goods but everything is made in house. Their chocolate chip cookies are amazing and the last time I was here they had pandan toast! It was my first time trying this and every since I've been hooked. I love that I am supporting a local business and as a bonus you can get amazing bread next door!

I've been wanting to come here for a while since hearing of the baker, whom I recognized also from Boston. We got the coffee cake, Wagyu Hotdog as well as a scone, understanding that most things would be out or close to it since we arrived around 11:30am or so. The baked items were delicious, the matcha pandan was sucked down quickly. Like any place that has a solid following it was understood why there wasn't seating, it's a smaller, but quaint and has tons of things to look at. What wasn't expected was the lack of customer service and overall unwelcoming attitude that we received from the young red haired girl taking our order. My apologies, it's our first time in, there's a ton to look at and we are just making sure that we understood the menu before choosing our vices. Not cool fam.

Tried two drinks: pandan and lavender matcha. The lavender is a drink I usually make at home with a store bought syrup but their syrup was light and you can tell it's house made! I loved the flavor. Similar for the pandan, there's a lightness to it which I enjoyed as well. My husband wanted food from this place but they didn't have any available for the time being. It would have been helpful to post that somewhere. The seating is actually pretty nice with bar seats and chairs. I'd like to work here if I lived in the area. However, parking is quite challenging. We were lucky to snag a stall.

I love coming here to get an iced lavender matcha. It's not too sweet and the lavender isn't overpowering, at all. I don't like lavender, so it's not typical for me to order this. What I do appreciate is they don't stack your cup with a lot of ice. Sometimes the service is great here and other times, it's just okay. Some days are better than others and some staff are friendlier than others. Either way, I haven't gotten an order wrong, so far. It's always busy here! So definitely get there a little early if you're looking to sit down and enjoy your drink inside their cafe.

3.75, The people are super nice, and the shop is really cute. However, their cook was out so there was no food, so I can't speak to that. Their coffee I think was a bit lacking. With such amazing reviews, I was definitely expecting more. I got an iced latte, which comes 2 shots espresso, so I added another double. Even with 4 shots it somehow tasted super milky and the color was quite light. It definitely spiked my heart rate but flavor profile was, wasn't my favorite I've had on the island.

Seems like others have had similar experiences to me so this review feels somewhat redundant which is unfortunate.....but unless enough is said, seems like nothing will be done. So, what used to be a friendly cafe serving some of the best specialty coffee on the island has become one of the most pretentious, cold, and hi maks hang outs. The place has lost its warmth, character, and aloha spirit. While they still have some decent coffee and became a hybrid bar cafe to adapt to the times, there are plenty other places to hit up instead. Just across the street is Bean Around Town and Coffee Talk, both places with much better vibes, good coffee, and aloha foward baristas and owners. Both Try Coffee and Drip Studio have exceptional specialty coffee, daily dialed in drinks, and wonderful owners who live their love for the industry and pass that to their customers. Downtown Coffee is the only cafe to serve all authentic Hawaiian coffee with such friendly vibes and amazing fresh roasted beans and coffee, it's worth the trek to downtown. Can't say the same for what I witnessed at The Curb. Maybe some cleaning house needs to be done. Maybe get back to your roots. Maybe you just need better people, period. As a local who grew up in Kaimuki, it's so sad and unfortunate to see what such a special place has become, especially when their neighbors are doing the community some good. What the Curb started back in the day seems to be lost with the current staff and owners. Such an epic disappointment and deep shame to see in such a vibrant community.

Cute corner street coffee cafe. You can tell this place stays busy. The pastries look amazing but I didn't try. I was too full. But I will be returning another time for the in house homemade pastries.

I ordered the pandan matcha latte - it was pretty good, but the matcha was too weak. Could use more matcha powder. The space itself is nice - it can get a little noisy with chatter, but there are a few seats outside, under a covered area near the parking lot, so that's another option. Speaking of parking, it's pretty limited if it's crowded when you go. Lastly, they do have a bathroom for customers which is great!

I attended a weekend event at The Curb in Kaimuki hoping to enjoy some local culture and good vibes. Instead, I was pushed out the door -- quite literally -- and made to feel completely unwelcome because I'm a haole (the local term for a white person). It was shocking and deeply hurtful. I've traveled all over and love supporting local businesses, but I've never felt so blatantly excluded based on how I look. No one should be treated that way, regardless of where they're from. It's one thing to promote local pride -- that's something I respect -- but it's another to single someone out and treat them like they don't belong. If this is how they choose to treat visitors, especially those who come with respect and curiosity, then I can't in good conscience recommend this place to anyone. Locals and visitors alike deserve better.

This place has some of the best matcha on the island. All their baked goods are fresh and delicious. The decor on the interior is fun and spunky. It is easy to find a gift for a coffee or wine lover here. We sat at the bar and liked the bustle of noise. The service is quick, but there's always a a line out the door (and for a good reason).

Stopped on my way back to my hotel because it had great reviews and I wanted to see what the deal was about. The famous matcha drink did not disappoint. It was delicious. Service was great and got my drink fairly quick. There is a little parking lot in the back. My only issue was the lack of food options. I might need to come in earlier before everything sells out.

Great little cafe in Kaimuki! I got The Vog and it's reminiscent of a London fog with a little lavender aftertaste. Also love that their syrups are made in house. The service was great and I got my drink very quickly. I'm excited to come back and try their other drinks!

When we got there around 9:30 am there was already a line out the door. We got the VOG and Pandan Matcha Latte. Both drinks were refreshing and delicious. The VOG tastes kind of like a London fog. The Pandan matcha latte had a good Pandan flavor as well that was well balanced with the matcha. Can't wait to try more drinks!

This shop really needs to work on their "nitro" cold brew. Little to no nitro to the point it's basically just cold brew. Also some weird Scum or some other layer of Gunk in the coffee. Possibly from hard water deposits. Coffee was mid. To top it all off the plastic cup was cracked and leaked all over the car. 0/5 stars

Love the matcha latte. Just the right amount of sweetness. Can't say enough about the Hana Quon goodies. I flew all the way to Lisbon to eat Portuguese egg custard tarts. They were not as good as the ones I bought at The Curb!

Small but cute coffee shop with tasty selections! I ordered an iced vanilla latte and my partner got a pandan matcha latte. Both were super tasty and hit the spot! We had a bit of trouble finding parking and opted for street parking. Overall would come back here again for a nice pick me up!

Love the cafe to wine concept of this spot as this would be a type of place I would love to own one day. Not sure how people study here since there's no wifi, but there's usually a good amount of people on their computers--or just here in general. I always feel lucky when I can get a spot to sit inside. It's comfortable and they have nice bathrooms. I have no real complaints about the space. Their drinks are good, standard. Nothing too too crazy in my opinion but I do enjoy it! It keeps me coming back. What I am hoping to snag are some of the stunning pastries they've been selling. I've had some of their items before, mainly cookies, which I've loved and would order again. Overall a solid spot. Have had an instance or two of wrong drinks but the people who work here have been polite and nice so no real complaints. I'll be back! I definitely need to come back for another glass of wine. Please keep this going!