My laptop and I visit a lot of cafes. As an author, I’m always looking for good places not only to eat and drink but to sit and write for hours. As a teacher, I believe in scoring according to specific criteria. With that in mind, these are my opinions about this one.
Food: ***** I didn’t order food, but my sister got the sausage and cheese empanada. She said it’s excellent, but be aware that they usually sell out (of all their empanadas) by about 9:00 a.m.
Drinks: **** My sister and I both ordered decaf Surfin’ Honu, which is a frap involving coconut, peanut butter, chocolate, and coffee. I didn’t really taste the peanut butter, but it was still pretty tasty. Very thick. Our other sister got the Tsunami, which is a white mocha coconut latte. She ordered hers with macadamia milk and said it was quite tasty
Prices: **** Similar to Starbucks. I didn’t like that no prices are listed on the menu on the wall.
Variety of Menu Options Available: **** They have a variety of pastries: muffins, scones, croissants, empanadas, cookies, etc. There are also several specialty coffee drinks with a wide variety of flavored syrups.
Variety of Non-Coffee Drink Options: *** Not much in that area. However, at least all their coffee options are available in decaf.
Wi-Fi/Charging Ports Available? Yes, both (and outlets)
Pleasant Environment/Comfortable to Write In: **** It’s a pretty nice little cafe with a Hawaiian theme (in the drinks, decor, etc.). The music is a bit loud if you’re trying to concentrate on work, and a few songs have been quite obnoxious. There’s a very small downstairs seating area, with additional seating upstairs, including a variety of chair/table styles.
Customer Service: **** One of my sisters asked for no whipped cream on her Surfin’ Honu, but it came with whipped cream. I didn’t want any either, but I forgot to mention that. However, mine (which I requested they put in my own insulated cup) came with no whipped cream, which I was glad of. The cashier was pleasant.
What was the Restroom Like? Clean, pleasant, and spacious.
Additional Comments: They have several board games available for people to play in the cafe.
Ramon C.
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November 01, 2025
Coffee is awesome here. The empanadas too. My favorite thing about this place is they offer multiple types of milk. Coconut, Macadamia, Almond and Oat milk. Perfect place to stop and grab a coffee. Plenty of parking too. We will definitely be back.
Rakshit Pithadia
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May 05, 2025
Was passing thru town. Saw the good reviews so came here to get some coffee.
The store has a comfy look to it.
Baristas are friendly and even suggested some variants of the coffee. I got the cappuccino with macadamia nut milk. The taste was good. Ended up getting a bag of coffee beans. They gave me a fresh batch.
I also saw empanadas on the menu and gave it a try. They were tasty as well.
Overall I was very happy with the food and service.
Chris L
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September 24, 2025
I got one of their blended seasonal drinks and it was a good combinations in flavors but was a tad bit too sweet. The other drink that we got was more balanced.
The interior of the place is quite cozy and it has its own style plus the second floor that overlooks the shop is really nice if you want to go there for a study session or get some work done.
Victor C
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October 19, 2025
Honu is my family's favorite coffee spot! The drinks are always great, the atmosphere is relaxed, and the staff is wonderful. Spencer especially makes every visit a great experience — he’s very friendly, and always goes out of his way to make us feel welcome. Honestly, he makes Honu worth coming back to all on his own. Go check this place out!
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My laptop and I visit a lot of cafes. As an author, I’m always looking for good places not only to eat and drink but to sit and write for hours. As a teacher, I believe in scoring according to specific criteria. With that in mind, these are my opinions about this one. Food: ***** I didn’t order food, but my sister got the sausage and cheese empanada. She said it’s excellent, but be aware that they usually sell out (of all their empanadas) by about 9:00 a.m. Drinks: **** My sister and I both ordered decaf Surfin’ Honu, which is a frap involving coconut, peanut butter, chocolate, and coffee. I didn’t really taste the peanut butter, but it was still pretty tasty. Very thick. Our other sister got the Tsunami, which is a white mocha coconut latte. She ordered hers with macadamia milk and said it was quite tasty Prices: **** Similar to Starbucks. I didn’t like that no prices are listed on the menu on the wall. Variety of Menu Options Available: **** They have a variety of pastries: muffins, scones, croissants, empanadas, cookies, etc. There are also several specialty coffee drinks with a wide variety of flavored syrups. Variety of Non-Coffee Drink Options: *** Not much in that area. However, at least all their coffee options are available in decaf. Wi-Fi/Charging Ports Available? Yes, both (and outlets) Pleasant Environment/Comfortable to Write In: **** It’s a pretty nice little cafe with a Hawaiian theme (in the drinks, decor, etc.). The music is a bit loud if you’re trying to concentrate on work, and a few songs have been quite obnoxious. There’s a very small downstairs seating area, with additional seating upstairs, including a variety of chair/table styles. Customer Service: **** One of my sisters asked for no whipped cream on her Surfin’ Honu, but it came with whipped cream. I didn’t want any either, but I forgot to mention that. However, mine (which I requested they put in my own insulated cup) came with no whipped cream, which I was glad of. The cashier was pleasant. What was the Restroom Like? Clean, pleasant, and spacious. Additional Comments: They have several board games available for people to play in the cafe.
Coffee is awesome here. The empanadas too. My favorite thing about this place is they offer multiple types of milk. Coconut, Macadamia, Almond and Oat milk. Perfect place to stop and grab a coffee. Plenty of parking too. We will definitely be back.
Was passing thru town. Saw the good reviews so came here to get some coffee. The store has a comfy look to it. Baristas are friendly and even suggested some variants of the coffee. I got the cappuccino with macadamia nut milk. The taste was good. Ended up getting a bag of coffee beans. They gave me a fresh batch. I also saw empanadas on the menu and gave it a try. They were tasty as well. Overall I was very happy with the food and service.
I got one of their blended seasonal drinks and it was a good combinations in flavors but was a tad bit too sweet. The other drink that we got was more balanced. The interior of the place is quite cozy and it has its own style plus the second floor that overlooks the shop is really nice if you want to go there for a study session or get some work done.
Honu is my family's favorite coffee spot! The drinks are always great, the atmosphere is relaxed, and the staff is wonderful. Spencer especially makes every visit a great experience — he’s very friendly, and always goes out of his way to make us feel welcome. Honestly, he makes Honu worth coming back to all on his own. Go check this place out!