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A wood-sided shop window lettered COFFEE for coffee lovers, with a person pouring into a brewer inside.
Seating area with leather sofa, wood tables, hanging plants, paper lanterns, and people holding cups.
Shop interior with a service counter, pendant lamps, plants, a worker behind the counter, and three customers waiting.
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Coffee Shop

The Bird's Nest - Craft Coffee

A high-end craft coffee sanctuary in Haleiwa where the pour-overs and house-made nut milks are genuinely exceptional.

Haleiwa, Oʻahu Google 4.9 (129 ratings)

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Hours listed
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Online shop
Farm visit
Not a farm stop
Coffee source
Origin not verified
Character
Worth the line
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The verdict

Field notes

Worth the line Packed Locals + tourists

A high-end craft coffee sanctuary in Haleiwa where the pour-overs and house-made nut milks are genuinely exceptional. The sourdough donuts and kolaches are the perfect pairing for those who want a specialty-grade experience on the North Shore. If you're looking for a quiet, spacious place to linger or a stress-free parking situation, this isn't it—the space is tiny and the lot is shared with a shrimp truck.
KopeMaps, field notes
Where it is
shares a parking lot with Jenny's shrimp truck
What's unique
specialty-grade pour-overs, house-made nut milks, and sourdough donuts
When to go
early mornings to avoid parking congestion

Plan the stop

What you can do here

Drink
Plan a cup or tasting
Buy
Online shop
Tour
Not a farm stop

Who it suits

Best for

  1. Specialty coffee

    Mentions of 'phenomenal specialty level coffee,' 'pour-over,' and 'single-origin' beans from specialty roasters.

  2. Insta moment

    Reviews highlight the 'aesthetic coffee shop,' 'cutesy and vibey' atmosphere and 'beautiful coffee' drinks.

  3. Quick grab

    Reviews mention it's a 'quick coffee stop' and a 'find on the way to the beach.'

  4. Post-surf

    Located in Haleiwa on the North Shore, described as a 'stop on the north shore' and 'on the way to the beach.'

Receipt

The facts

Size
Smalltiny indoor space, limited seating
Wait
Short line
Setting
Standalone
Parking
Free parking
Outdoor seating
Yes
Kid-friendly
Yes
Good for groups
No

In their words

The story

Driven by passion, a love for coffee, and a desire to connect this community…The Bird’s Nest COFFEE isn’t just a coffee shop, it’s the coffee experience for all. At The Bird’s Nest we value coffee knowledge, industry-leading customer service, and community connection over everything. Our Mission revolves around creating a loving space to educate the community with the highest quality coffee and the biggest smiles.

Stewards
Caleb Backus, Madelyn Ballew

115 photos

Photos

Seating area with leather sofa, wood tables, hanging plants, paper lanterns, and people holding cups.
Shop interior with a service counter, pendant lamps, plants, a worker behind the counter, and three customers waiting.
Four drinks with foam art, ice, rosemary, and cinnamon rest on wooden slats beside evergreen sprigs and a pinecone.
A wood-sided shop window lettered COFFEE for coffee lovers, with a person pouring into a brewer inside.
Service counter and wooden drink menu on the wall of the Bird's Nest Coffee Co.
Sage-green shop exterior with an OPEN sidewalk sign, wooden bench, plants, string lights, and a COFFEE window.
Two people sit on a sofa in a cafe with paper lanterns, hanging plants, bench seating, and a COFFEE window.
A shop interior shows a wood display, a white shirt with cup drawings, plants, flowers, and a large window.
Printed menu card titled NOT COFFEE listing chailatte, matcha, and herbal teas with prices.
Sage-green shop front with a window reading COFFEE and for coffee lovers, above a wooden bench.
A cup of coffee with white leaf-shaped foam art on a wooden table, with pastries on a plate behind it.
Two stacks of cookies on a wooden stand, with a card that reads sourdough chocolate chip, pecan cookies.

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Common questions

Visiting The Bird's Nest - Craft Coffee

What are the hours for The Bird's Nest in Haleiwa?

The Bird's Nest is open Monday through Wednesday and Friday through Sunday from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Thursday is their one closed day each week.

Is there parking at The Bird's Nest?

Free parking is available, though the lot is shared with a neighboring shrimp truck and the overall space is small. Arriving early is a good idea, especially on busy North Shore days.

What is the Birdy Brew?

The Birdy Brew is the shop's signature cold brew concentrate and one of their most popular offerings — popular enough that it has inspired its own dedicated brand.

Do they serve food at The Bird's Nest?

Yes — the menu includes house-made sourdough items such as savory kolaches and sweet donut bites. These tend to sell out quickly, so arriving earlier in the day gives you a better chance of getting them.

Is The Bird's Nest a good spot for remote work or using a laptop?

Probably not the best fit. The space is very small, and the shop does not have outlet access or a setup oriented toward quiet work. It's better suited to a quick stop than a working session.

Where do they source their coffee beans?

The Bird's Nest sources beans from Sweetbloom Coffee of Denver, a specialty roaster. Co-founder Madelyn Ballew's focus on espresso is central to the coffee program.

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