Nanbu Courtyard Cafe

Nanbu is a building. This is a local hang-​out in the morning. (Yes, Hawaiians like to hang out. :-) We entered around 9am and it was a conversation on what coffee, smoothie, or foods to have. That took about 15 minutes. (Did I say it is a hang-​out place?) It turned out they have run out of eggs, except for 2. We can really order only two breakfasts. Oh well.
The coffee was reasonable. The shiner was the passion fruit smoothie. It was really closer to icy but very refreshing and tasty. The gem is the seating in the back where you are in a cloister of tropic greens and well shaded. Time just stop in that courtyard with nice breezes stealing in between the banana trees.
Yep, I would hang out here, regardless of the foods, drinks, or services.

Auntie Carol is very sweet. I got an iced latte with an extra shot. The shots are pulled perfectly and i should know. Im a barista. Breakfast sandwiches are really good. The wagyu burger is bomb! I highly recommend. Mahalo Auntie!

This is the friendliest café coffee shop in the area. Always inhabited by colorful locals with amazing talk story. The food is excellent especially the macaroons, the Thai coconut chicken soup, and the mochi cake. Salads are excellent and coffee is really smooth and never tastes like it’s been brewing forever. Never a dull moment here and there’s always the chance you’ll get the inside info about the latest goings on in the area. Don’t miss it.

Good expresso and chocolate chip coffee cookies. mm