Honolulu Coffee is back and they have launched a new Hawaiian-inspired menu of seasonal specialties at its Downtown and Kerrisdale locations in Vancouver.
Available for in-store or takeout service, the new Honolulu Coffee Vancouver summer menu includes a few iced tea and coffee drinks and açaí bowls. We were invited to give these new items a try.
I miss Hawaii, so just having a taste of these new items brings me back to the beautiful sights, sounds, and tastes of Honolulu. Since we can’t travel due to the pandemic, this will do.
Safety Measures
Safety is very important, so they have enforces the following measures to keep everyone safe during the pandemic.
- Enforcing in-store one-way flows / separate areas for mobile order pick-up stations
- Plexiglas dividers at ordering stations
- All tables and chairs sanitized after use
- Hand sanitizer available at registers and pick-up counters;
- Sanitizing bottles available around seating area for customers
- Customer who stay can ask for extra alcohol wipes from a staff member
- All baristas will be wearing masks
- Social distancing clearly marked and enforced throughout both locations.
Matcha Lychee Soda
The matcha lychee soda is made with a blend of amai matcha sweetened with housemade lychee syrup and topped with San Pellegrino. Mix this us to incorporate all the ingredients in this drink. Very refreshing drink.
Lychee Oolong Iced Tea
The lychee oolong ice tea is made with iced oolong tea lightly sweetened with housemade lychee syrup and offering subtle notes of fragrant gardenia and honeydew melon. Refreshing beverage as well, but would have liked the tea to be stronger.
Honey Coconut Cold Brew
They use cold brew shaken with honey syrup and coconut milk. We love this and would get this again.
Açaí Bowls
They offer 4 different kinds of Açaí Bowls. The frozen base of açaí berries, strawberries, blueberries, bananas and apple juice sweetened with honey. The base of the bowls are all the same, but the toppings change.
You can’t go wrong with any of them as it’s all based on your personal preference.
The Basic
The Basic Açaí bowl is topped with fresh bananas and housemade granola.
The Classic
The Classic Açaí bowl is topped with fresh strawberries, blueberries, bananas, housemade granola and a sprinkle of coconut flakes.
The Hawaiian
The Hawaiian Açaí bowl is topped with fresh bananas, toasted macadamia nuts, almond butter, housemade granola and coconut flakes.
Build Your Own Bowl
If you want to have customizable toppings include fresh blueberries, strawberries, bananas, housemade granola, almond butter, macadamia nuts, coconut flakes or honey, you can definitely make it however you like.
Final Thoughts
Overall, it’s a great addition to the menu if you want something that is refreshing and healthy. Plus, you’ll definitely be craving to go to Hawaii once this pandemic is over. We highly recommend the Honey Coconut Cold Brew.
Address:
2098 W 41st Ave, Vancouver, BC
Website:
https://www.honolulucoffee.com/
