Glazer’s Coffee

Maybe it’s me, but I don’t understand why this place is so hyped up.
I’ve been here on three separate occasions and each time I’ve left wondering why so many people rave about it.
Interior/​Atmosphere (³⁄₅ stars): Decidedly hipster, I find their interior to be crowded. You have to dodge furniture on the way to the counter, which is in the darker back half of the space. It is also lacking in conveniently placed outlets in most seats.
They are somewhat redeemed by free WiFi.
Coffee/​Food (²⁄₅ stars):Their iced coffee I’ve found to have too much of a floral taste. Their hot coffee lacked that deep mellow note I love. I’ve been there at 9:30 in the morning and all they had to offer are CORNFLAKES (Why?! Where were the pastries?!)
The price also hurt my wallet for the quality I received, even for an «artisanal» hole in the wall.
Service (²⁄₅ stars): «Lacking» is the word that comes to mind. I’ve often been ignored as I’ve stood in front of the counter, perusing the menu. A female employee was the only one to greet me, and that happened once (she wasn’t even the one working the counter). They weren’t very helpful when asked about the products, either.

One of the best places I visited on Oahu! A small but cozy place, they had amazing coffee! I had a very well made latte with a nicer etched foam top. They didn’t have a lot of other stuff, but the quality of this drink makes it a must for any coffee geek.

Unfortunately I have to give Glazer’s two stars, solely because of my experience last night. I’m usually all about Glazer’s because they’re a small business with decent coffee and decent prices, not to mention the fantastic ambiance for studying and the like. But I think I’ll have to rethink coming here for coffee now.
So back to my story, I walked in at 9:40PM and they had already turned off their espresso machine for the night. I’m sorry, you have 20 minutes left until closing. Why?
I didn’t walk in at 9:55PM– okay, I get that but I didn’t!
If you close at 10 you close at 10.
The shop itself was still full of stragglers studying so what I don’t understand is why you would just up and close up shop already a full 20 minutes maybe even more before closing.
From reading other reviews, this has happened in at least 2 other separate occasions thus, not an isolated incident. Glazer’s I really expect more from you… if you want to compete with the big guns ie. Starbucks or Coffee Bean, you’re going to have to bring your A-​game.
And sadly last night was not A-​game more like F-​game.
I was offered no apology or please come back next time for a free coffee on us or even here let me give you a stamp for your trouble. I would have been super impressed with that, but I guess its just in my dreams. It’s the little things like that which are why I go out of my way to support small businesses. But Glazer’s left me with a sour taste in my mouth. I was tempted to leave my stamp card there and say well I guess I won’t be needing this anymore…
Upon driving out of the parking lot, I saw the lady working flip the closed sign at 9:45PM on the dot. Maybe you should change your hours Glazer’s… I understand the temptation to want to turn things off and go home early, but if you advertise closing at 10PM, you should close at 10PM and not any sooner.
Just my $ 0.02

Cool coffee shop w/​a loungy soundtrack and warm lighting. Surprisingly quiet for how many people are here making it a great spot to actually study in. The coffee tastes great too — no burnt taste like Charbucks and the cute latte art is just the cherry on top.

Cute little place!
I discovered this place a few weeks ago looking for a place to hold AP physics tutoring. I wasn’t sure what to order but the barista was helpful (I ended up with an iced hazelnut latte, obviously) and also pretty cute. :) It ended up being a great venue for tutoring; the vibe is very productive and intellectual.
My favorite thing about Glazer’s is that the music is always great! Usually coffee shop music is average to good, but at this place it’s stellar. It’s diverse and interesting without being distracting.
I wish I could figure out where their parking is. So far I’ve been barely scooping up the scant parallel parking, and I know the lot is somewhere, so I’d better try and figure it out here on Unilocal.Also, the place is always full! I wish there were more tables. I really feel like when I manage to get a table I’m getting lucky. Good to see it’s a popular place, though.

When you walk into a room or space, the first initial reaction is to observe. After observance, you notice a feeling that triggers your brain. For me, this feeling. This energy I received when walking through the glazer doors was nothing short from stress free. This is not only a coffee shop, but a place of relaxation. An oasis away from the hustle and bustle of honolulu. To leave with an open and fresh mind is an amazing feeling. Glazers provides this experience, on top of great brew. Come in to think, plan for your business, gossip about what happened on the weekend, or to enjoy the air!

Super chill atmosphere, the coffee is good and free wifi (:
A bit expensive but it’s normal for coffee nowadays.

They have amazing coffee selection, music, ambiance, the whole package. Kinda disappointed in my latte art (faded leaf?) one downside is that there are not that many seats open. I recommend coming here if you are going to study by yourself or with a friend. Definitely not a place to have a study group

Mon — thurs 7 – 10
Fri 7 – 9
Sat&sun 8 – 10.
Great ambiance & music, but most importantly the coffee quality is top notch. Great place to unwind, free wifi and comfy chairs (might need to snipe for people leaving as it gets packed most of the time)

My 1^st experience here was pretty good. The staff was friendly and prompt. I think we even talked to the owner who shared his stories on the vintage cameras in the café…
However, today, the young man working is not doing his job! He forgot at least 3 people’s orders! He’s made all these customers wait while he played on his phone. This is one of those places where it’s not a high traffic turn around of people and so there isn’t an excuse of her me being busy.

Delicious coffee, hade the white mocha hot and cold. Both tasted great. Both times I went, couldn’t get a cute latte art like seen on pictures. The hot one I had he did a regular art. Like a leaf.
He said the one that does the TOTORO art is no long there.

I love going here to do work! It may be a bit small but I like the ambience. Everyone’s quiet doing work and the only things that you hear are the barista working and the music they play. The music they play is very chill and isn’t blasting loud compared to other coffee shops. That’s a big plus for me.
This coffee shop is pretty hipster feel. If you’re taking your iced drink for here, they’ll put in mason jars. Really cute. What I really like about this coffee shop is that they do latte art. So pretty. Also, they have pictures and art on the wall. Sometimes when I take a break from working, I just stare at their wall and admire them.
This coffee shop is not only sell coffee but they do have some Italian sodas and hot tea. The only food they sell are bagels, cereal, and small size veggie chips. So if you get hungry, they’re are shops nearby to get food. But you need to try their bagels! The flavors they have are simple ones like other places but the way it turns out after heated. Not sure why kind of oven they use to heat it up, but it ends up toasty and a bit crunchy on the outside but soft in the inside. I’m not sure if there are other places that heat their bagels like that. Other places I’ve been to have really hard crunchy bagels inside and out after being heated up and that’s just an exercise for my jaws. Sorry but ain’t no one got time to be chewing that much for a bagel.
Downside to this coffee shop is that there is only 1 hour parking and metered parking. So if you plan to just stay for a short while then that’s fine, if not bring your coins for that meter!

I really wanted to like this place after all everyone apparently loves their chai and latte art. To be honest, I was a little disappointed… Maybe because of the lack of parking, lack of space, and the high expectations. Yes! I think they have a great set up and a great menu, but their chai wasn’t my cup of tea.

Awesome little coffee shop on king street. Right near my two other favorite places da spot and kokua market. Service was quick even with one of the baristas training. Very relaxing atmosphere.
Can’t wait to come back!

Met friends at this place. This was my first time here.
Pros:
* Service was very friendly and my order came out quick.
* Cozy with a nice, relaxing vibe.
* Outlets available at most tables which is handy for charging phones or laptops.
* Seats and tables were pretty nicely spaced out so that you aren’t completely invading other people’s space.
* Average coffee shop pricing for drinks and food.
* This place is very nicely furnished with many places to relax.
Cons:
* For those with cars, parking is minimal. You have to park by Sushi King and I was super lucky to have arrived just as someone was leaving. There’s street parking but it’s metered and there’s not a lot of stalls.
FYI:
* $ 3 minimum for those using credit or debit cards.
* Bathroom is available for customers.

Very cool spot and popular. I’ve been here several times before but never wrote a review.
Atmosphere: Very reminiscent of a café in Seattle or Portland. Relaxing music playing in the background. Plenty of seating available but because its so popular it might be a bit difficult to actually find a place to sit.
Service: Excellent baristas here who take their time to make you the best drink they can. They accept credit cards except for american express.
Coffee: Freshly brewed coffee is perfect and comes in a mug if you drink it there. I had the bagel which came out perfectly toasted with just the right amount of cream cheese, all for about $ 5~! What a deal.
Intangibles: Shhh… this place is awesome, but keep it on the down low… ;)

Excellent service and great tasting coffee. I tried the hazelnut latte as recommended by other Unilocalers. Smooth and refreshing taste. The 12 oz costed $ 3.83. Even for the to go cups, the barista creates the cute bear picture they are known for.
They got plenty of tables when the place isn’t so crowded. Plenty of college students come here to study or to hang out. The set up and atmosphere reminds me of the independent coffee shops in Portland, OR. I kinda of wished they had more shops like this instead of your typical overhype starbucks shops.
Just commuting on the bus helps save time trying to find parking around the area. I found that there was hardly any parking near the coffee shop. Save your time parking and use the public transportation.

Glazers is a great place to study, hangout with friends or grab a cup of coffee to go. For students like really close to the University and its open all day and all night (until 11). They have a good amount of seating, there’s also a lot of outlets so you aren’t constantly having to look for one or fight for one. I like the variety of tea that they have. You can have them hot or iced!
There’s some parking out back and meter parking on front. The best way honest is taking the bus or walking. The one bus route stops right in front and the A, 4, and 6 stop super close as well. I’m lactose intolerance and they have dairy alternative and they don’t charge a crazy amount for soy. On average I don’t ever spend more than 7 dollars for a drink, which is great when you compare that to Starbucks !
The barista is super chill and although it’s only one person working at a time he’s super attentive and the wait to order drinks is never too long.

Glazer’s is a «study» coffee shop. It’s mellow inside, there are students doing home work and anyone who uses their outside voice sticks out like a sore thumb.
For an iced drink try the Thai Iced Coffee. It’s not too sweet, a really nice easy to drink coffee. For a hot drink, order the Maple Latte to drink there. They’ll put it in a mug and do some coffee art in the foam.
Glazer’s is a nice place to go to get work done or grab a coffee to go. Don’t go if you have a big group or want to talk. Sit, think, and enjoy the music.

I never really knew about this semi-​hole-​in-​the-​hole coffee joint until one of my friends told me about it and so we checked it out when we went to go on a small kine study session. I wouldn’t really say that it is a hole in the wall kind of coffee shop because it is technically right on the main road of King St. not too far off from University Ave. right next to some other surrounding small shops. There is a small parking area that you can go but it might be filled up often depending on what time and day you go. There is also metered parking along King St.
In regards to the coffee shop itself, it is small but they do have a decent amount of table and seating areas that you can go and do whatever business that you have to do. They have a unique selection of coffees, expressos, lattes, and teas. They provide it both hot and cold. The prices are decent, almost typical that of your average coffee shop. If you get a hot drink they kinda decorate it for you so that is pretty cool. My friend got a hot cappuccino and it had a little smiley face swirl to it. The staff and customer service is good. It is definitely another cool coffee shop to go to instead of your usual Starbucks.