Hawaii's highest-volume roaster, with its flagship cafe, small museum, and factory tour tucked into Kalihi's warehouse district about 15 minutes inland from Waikiki. The flavored Lion blends you see stacked at every ABC Store and Longs are here in bigger bags, more flavors, and Keurig pods you won't find in grocery aisles — plus a frozen menu (nitro cold brew, creme brulee latte, peppermint mocha in season) and the factory tour that's genuinely worth the reservation. Come for the tour, the merch wall, a souvenir tumbler, or to stock up on a favorite flavor that's fresher pulled from the roaster than off the shelf. If you want a small-lot single-origin tasting or a quiet neighborhood cafe you can walk to, head upcountry or stay closer to town — this is a factory-storefront in an industrial park, parking is a scramble, and the coffee itself leans old-school and strong rather than third-wave.
Factory tours, a mini-museum, and the industrial park location make it a destination stop.
Customers visit specifically to buy larger bags, Keurig pods, and merchandise like tumblers.
Local workers in the Kalihi area visit daily, as mentioned in review [38].
LION Coffee roared into life in 1864 in Toledo, Ohio introducing fine "fancy roasted" coffee. In 1979, LION moved to Hawaii to focus on the only beans grown in America, and it didn't take long before LION Coffee became Hawaii's favorite coffee brand. Today, hand-selected coffee beans are still carefully roasted and freshly packed under meticulous and exacting standards. Every batch is cupped to deliver freshness and the finest taste. This care and quality control sets Lion Coffee apart from the rest of the pack. In Hawaii, 'ohana means family. Lion Coffee and sister brands, Royal Kona Coffee, Royal Hawaiian Coffee and Hawaiian Islands Tea are owned by Hawaii Coffee Company.
- Hours
- Monday: 6:30 AM 3:00 PM
- Tuesday: 6:30 AM 3:00 PM
- Wednesday: 6:30 AM 3:00 PM
- Thursday: 6:30 AM 3:00 PM
- Friday: 6:30 AM 3:00 PM
- Saturday: 6:30 AM 3:00 PM
- Sunday: 6:30 AM 3:00 PM
- Phone
- (800) 338-8353
- Website
- lioncoffee.com
- Follow
- Amenities
- Wi-Fi · Street parking
- Address
- 1555 Kalani St, Honolulu, HI 96817, USA
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Visiting Lion Coffee — Kalihi Roastery & Cafe
What are Lion Coffee's hours at the Kalihi roastery?
The Kalihi Roastery & Cafe is open seven days a week, 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM.
Can I take a roastery tour?
Yes, Lion Coffee offers factory tours at the Kalihi location. Reservations are recommended — call ahead or check their website to book a slot.
Where is the Kalihi location and is there parking?
The roastery is at 1555 Kalani St in Honolulu's Kalihi warehouse district, roughly 15 minutes inland from Waikiki. Parking is street parking and can be difficult to find, so allow extra time.
Is wifi available?
Yes, Lion Coffee's Kalihi Roastery & Cafe has wifi.
What Hawaii coffee origins does Lion Coffee carry?
Lion Coffee carries 100% Kona coffee and a special edition 100% Maui Coffee from Mahi Pono Farms, alongside a wide range of island-inspired flavored blends and Keurig pods not always found in grocery stores.
Can I buy Lion Coffee beans online and ship them to the mainland?
Yes, Lion Coffee ships direct to the mainland. Beans are also available in-store, often in larger bags and more flavors than what you'll find at retail outlets like ABC Store or Longs.