Review Malia's Cafe - Honolulu

I recently visited the Island Brew Coffee House and wanted to share my thoughts! It's a nice place to grab a quick bite or get some work done. However, if you're looking for a brunch spot, it might not be the best choice. There weren't enough tables for my friends and me to sit comfortably, which was a bit disappointing. But hey, their menu has a great variety of food options like turkey sandwiches, pancakes, and waffles. I tried their lavender raspberry tea, and it was delicious! They keep it light on the sugar, which I appreciate. Overall, it's a nice place to grab a quick bite before exploring the mall. Just don't expect a fancy brunch experience. 🍽️☕️

We got Malabar mocha, spicy avocado toast amd veggie balsamic. Loved everything, coffee was fantastic!

Really loved this tucked away gem inside of the Ala Moana Center. They are tucked away on the 3rd floor with extra seating in the back of the establishment. There were charging station for those working on their laptops. Customer service was great with prompt attention to each person as they came in. We got here just about as soon as it opened, and it filled quickly. Loved their cinnamon Danish, which was doughy and rich with cinnamon delightfulness! The coffee was piping hot and served in cute ceramic mugs if you got it "for here".

What fun. Nice place to come kick it with some cool staff. This place is so laidback, keeping it real. Coffee is good, service is good, easy… cinnamon roll, so good. I’ll be back.

Surprisingly there aren't many cafés in Ala Moana so when I catch myself needing a place to grab a coffee and do some work, I'll stop at Island Brew. You can't go wrong with any of the beverages here and I love that there are a lot of options to choose from. My favorite thing to eat here is the basilito wrap + avocado. It's so simple, filling and delicious! I've tried their other sandwiches which are pretty good but my only complaint is that they are a bit over priced. As much as I would love to get work done here, only the tables in the back half of the cafe have outlets. There are no outlets at the tables near the entrance (where I like to sit because of the natural sunligjt coming in). The other bummer about this location is that there are no restrooms, so you have to walk to Bloomingdale's to use theirs. This location is convenient because it's at the mall but if I had to choose, the Hawaii Kai location is my favorite because of the beautiful views of the harbor :)

A coffee shop where students come to study and get work done. I got myself a cafe latte and the wait was on the longer but that was understandable since it was jam packed and durning finals week. The latte I got was on the mellow side, perfect for drinking and chatting with some friend. I’ll definitely be coming back to try other things on their menu.

The food and coffee is excellent. I definitely recommend to make this at least a quick breakfast stop. The food comes out look nicer than this. I just couldn’t resist.

This is an excellent location with a superb selection of coffee, sandwiches, and desserts. It provides the ideal ambiance for focusing on your work. However, there was an instance where the music was somewhat overpowering, making it difficult to concentrate. Nonetheless, if you're working remotely or simply need a quiet place to work, this is a wonderful spot. It offers comfortable indoor seating and an outdoor patio area.

Went here around 9am and there was no line. We ordered the Banana Macadamia Nut French Toast and the Taro Lox Bagel. Both were delicious. The french toast was made up of thick brioche bread slices and were soft and fluffy. The whip on top was not overly sweet which I liked. As for the bagel, they were generous with the lox, but overall nothing too special. The ambiance and overall atmosphere was nice and cozy👍🏼

Love the ambience here, great coffee menu, small food menu, but what food they do serve is upper level good, also quick friendly service (I went when every seat was filled and still got my food in less than 15 min). Good place to stop and chill while shopping or on your way to the Ala Moana Beach.

Had an amazing outdoor seating area over looking the water. The cold brew and blueberry scone were very tasty. I also ordered a turkey pesto sandwich that was a generous size and was toasted to perfection. Everything was fairly priced, especially compared to other coffee houses around the island. They had a large menu with a surprising variety of breakfast foods. They even offered macadamia nut milk for your coffee, which I found to be very unique compared to other places.

Great 👍🏽 space and even better Coffee and food options! Loved it! WiFi available and plenty of cool seating! Inside the mall and pricing was great 😊! 😍😍

Delicious breakfast and the coffee - top 1 in Honolulu ❤️

I got the croissant sandwich with bacon for $12, it was good but honestly for that price I could get a little bit more. The coffee is really good. I went in the early morning and they served me super fast. The nearest restroom is kind of far.

The staff is absolutely NOT the issue at this establishment - like many of the other reviews have claimed. the gals that work here are very patient & kind, answer questions with care, & are happy to correct your order immediately if it is wrong. The food is amazing. Support Local. the issue with this particular Island Brew Location seems to be two things - First, a lot of the patrons lack the aloha spirit, which makes the environment uncomfortable at times. a lot of the patrons here absolutely refuse to share spare chairs, outlet plugs, or be considerate of the person next to them. I have experienced a lot of unnecessary aggression from other patrons here over asking to use an empty outlet or by simply taking up space. It’s a very “me, me, me,” vibe. You will notice this especially if you enjoy the Island Brew on the eastside, where the residents of Hawai’i Kai are always friendly & considerate of those around them in an appropriate way. I think the overwhelming negative energy from some of the patrons stresses the staff members out - which is the vibe other customers pick up on when they arrive to this establishment. the second issue - is the lack of outlets. I think the patrons of this establishment would be in higher spirits if they did not feel so protective over outlets available in the cafe, especially since this seems to be a hub for those that work from home. (I personally think the “me,me,me” vibe will always be an apparent when surrounded by some people who work from home/office jobs because they are not used to socializing & seem to generally be in low spirits because of their lifestyle. this is definitely something you just try to accept when going to a cafe in the middle of the city, but I do think something could be helped in this case - especially because the other island brew location is such a happy place to be, the staff at ala moana is great, and the space is beautiful.) I think this cafe would be 6 out of 5 stars if the owners added some more communal seating or perhaps more terrace seating & invested in some multi-plug extensions cords. a charging station for computers & phones at the front of the store would be a game changer. if they wanted to make it extra special - maybe add some more hand drawn signage displaying positive affirmations & reminders to be empathic, share the space, & be nice to your neighbor. I already love this place but I could love it more. There is definitely nothing they can do about the people they serve - and I have to say, the girls here do a fantastic job of serving the rudest people with a big smile on their face - but maybe alerting the environment could help with the issue. thank you for your time & have a blessed day!