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White wooden Ride and Grind Cafe service window with string lights and a person behind the counter.
White wooden Ride and Grind Cafe kiosk on a sidewalk, service window open, with people standing nearby.
A pale speckled baked good in a colorful dotted paper liner, topped with a glazed lemon slice, sits in a white square dish.
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Coffee Shop

Ride and Grind Cafe

Tucked away in the food truck rodeo, this little coffee hut is genuinely good for a high-quality, personalized experience—especially the macadamia nut lattes and those unique waffled croissant-wiches.

Honolulu, Oʻahu Google 4.9 (93 ratings)

Drink here
Drink here
Hours listed
Buy beans
Check before buying
Farm visit
Not a farm stop
Coffee source
Origin not verified
Character
Hidden gem
DirectionsOfficial website

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The verdict

Field notes

Hidden gem Chill Locals + tourists

Tucked away in the food truck rodeo, this little coffee hut is genuinely good for a high-quality, personalized experience—especially the macadamia nut lattes and those unique waffled croissant-wiches. It's a perfect spot to grab a drink and wander the food trucks or sit at the shared picnic tables. If you're looking for a polished, indoor seating area with AC and a place to linger for hours, this isn't it.
KopeMaps, field notes
Which one is this?
the chill Waikiki one — less bustling than the Kahuku spot
Where it is
tucked in the back of the Waikiki food truck rodeo
What's unique
waffled croissant-wiches with a house spicy sauce

Plan the stop

What you can do here

Drink
Plan a cup or tasting
Buy
Check before buying
Tour
Not a farm stop

Who it suits

Best for

  1. Morning ritual

    Tourists and locals alike report it becoming a 'daily routine' and baristas remembering orders.

  2. Quick grab

    Reviews mention 'service was fast and efficient' and 'coffee was out immediately' for takeout.

  3. Chill solo

    A 'cute little coffee hut' with a 'chill vibe' and 'quiet, easy to talk' atmosphere.

Receipt

The facts

Size
Tinysmall coffee hut with shared picnic tables
Wait
Walk right up
Setting
Standalone
Parking
No parking
Outdoor seating
Yes
Kid-friendly
Yes

Same brand

The other Ride And Grinds

Not every branch is the same. Pick the one that fits the day.

Brand page

Ride and Grind Cafe

Location 01 · Worth the line Kahuku, Oʻahu

the polished storefront version — more convenient than the Honolulu food truck hut

Brand page

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Photos

White wooden Ride and Grind Cafe service window with string lights and a person behind the counter.
White wooden Ride and Grind Cafe kiosk on a sidewalk, service window open, with people standing nearby.
A pale speckled baked good in a colorful dotted paper liner, topped with a glazed lemon slice, sits in a white square dish.
Two lidded plastic cups of light brown iced drinks with Ride & Grind Hawaii stickers sit on a wooden table.
Two iced drinks in lidded plastic cups labeled Ride & Grind Hawaii rest on a wooden table.
Yellow menu titled Home of the Waffled Croissant-Which lists four items with prices.
Customers wait at the Ride and Grind Cafe service window under a vertical Coffee sign.
Open foam box with a flaky pastry, brown squares, and a sauce cup, beside an iced light-brown drink.
A hanging hours sign and a coffee-cup QR poster reading Order Online on a white block wall.
Window menu board lists coffee, tea, waffled croissant sandwiches, and baked goods, with a few lines crossed out.
A crumb-topped baked good in a pastel paper liner sits in a white square dish on a white surface.
Golden-brown baked food in a pan, topped with white coconut shreds and red powder.

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Common questions

Visiting Ride and Grind Cafe

What makes Ride and Grind Cafe different from other Honolulu coffee shops?

Ride and Grind, also operating as Tradition Coffee Roastery, roasts its own beans on site and offers guided roastery tours and coffee tastings. Their mission centers on actively supporting the farms behind each bean — economically, socially, and environmentally.

Can I take a roastery tour at Ride and Grind?

Yes, roastery tours are available, and guests receive a souvenir cupping mug as part of the experience. Coffee tastings walk visitors through the sensory journey from aroma to flavor.

What are the hours at Ride and Grind Cafe?

The café is open daily from 7:00 AM to 2:30 PM. There is no late-afternoon or evening service, so plan for a morning or early afternoon visit.

Is there parking at or near Ride and Grind on Kalākaua Avenue?

The café does not have dedicated on-site parking, and street parking along Kalākaua Avenue in Waikiki can be limited. Walking from nearby hotels or using rideshare is often the more practical option.

What is the seating situation at Ride and Grind Cafe?

The café is set in a food truck area with shared outdoor picnic tables. There is no air-conditioned indoor seating, so it has more of a grab-and-go, casual outdoor feel.

What should I order at Ride and Grind?

The macadamia nut lattes and waffled croissant-wiches are well-regarded by regulars. Being in the food truck area, you can also grab bites from neighboring vendors during the same stop.

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