Morning Glass Coffee — Restaurant in Honolulu

We arrived shortly after opening and there was already a line out the door. This is typically a good sign for most any restaurant. After ordering we were able to sit at a small table and enjoy the morning rain. The service was efficient so our food arrived fairly quick for such a busy spot.

I ordered a hot London fog with Mac nut milk. It was perfect. As I sipped it it reminded me of fruity pebbles. (5 stars)

The London fog paired perfectly with the fig honey glazed scone we ordered. The scone was moist but had a great crumble to it. There were thick chunks of fig throughout the entire pastry and the honey glaze on top made the perfect balance of sweetness. (5 stars)

Biscuit Breakfast Sandwich: When it arrived the house-made buttermilk biscuit looked almost as of it had been fried and had difficulty looking appealing. After the first bite things started to improve. The egg was scrambled and well cooked while the red onions and spicy mayo added just enough extra flavor to keep it interesting. The cheddar fully covered everything and was melted so nicely. It was tasty but it was also the kind of sandwich to leave you feeling heavy. (3.5 stars)

Breakfast burrito: The burrito started off strong. The first bites were savory, cheesy and a little spicy. The dipping sauce that came with the burrito complemented all the flavors well. As the burrito progressed it became slightly overwhelming due to the excess of cheese and meat. Next time I'd skip adding the extra bacon to it. (4 stars)

Lastly the Mac and Cheese pancakes: if you like feeling as though you could pass a way from a heart attack at any moment this option could be for you. The pancakes are fully coated in fried cheese and stuffed with macaroni. After my first bite I began to feel ill. I tried several bites just in case it could get better but it didn't. These were the most overwhelming pancakes I'd ever eaten. We initially ordered them because it sounded fun and exciting. We were not prepared by any means for this. (2 stars)

Overall Morning Glass was a great experience and we'd love to go back to try more pastries and other items on their menu. We felt as though this place has a lot of great potential and maybe we just ordered the wrong...

My husband and I love to visit coffee shops, so we decided to stop here. We ordered our coffee and a sandwich and it was delicious. There is a sign that says you must place your order first, then you get a table. We ordered and sat a the only available table, which could seat about 4 people. Possibly more. We even offered the extra seats to other customers. While I was eating, a worker came over and asked us to move because another group of customers wanted our table. They were still in line and had not ordered. There were also THREE other tables with couples (that had extra seats at their table and the tables were the same size) that were sitting, talking, not eating and not drinking coffee but the employee decided to ask us to move instead of them. WHILE I WAS EATING. Would you do that to someone at a restaurant? No. So they shouldn't have done it to us. Especially when the group hadn't ordered yet (which is their policy and they have signs saying so). I also watched this same employee refuse to allow a woman to sit at a table when the others in her group were ordering because she had not ordered (yet those with her did). The same employee also told a woman they didn't allow people to bring in foods from other places (which is understandable, even though the two other women with her ordered sandwiches from Morning Glass), yet when people who appeared to be her friends, did the same, she didn't say a word. I'm highly disappointed in the behavior of this employee and the rudeness was absolutely unacceptable. And because of that behavior, I would NOT...

It was a grey, drizzly day. Go figure, it's Manoa Valley! The line stretched out of the modest structure and into the parking lot. But they had umbrellas available! The wait to place my order was lengthy. I don't think that was the staff; I think it was the customers ahead of me. Each got to the attendant then seemed to suddenly discover they were expected to make a selection! The cashier was unfailingly nice. She shepherded the uncertain through their choices with a smile. I almost felt bad that when my turn came, my own choice was simple and had been made while I was waiting. I wanted to spend more time basking in that smile! There is very limited interior space for enjoying you purchase. I don't much mind the weather, so sat out in the drizzle on a bench (joyfully wiped down by one of the staff!) and made a new friend with a likewise-minded local. All-in-all, this was a fun experience! The coffee was delicious; the staff, a joy to interact with; my new friend, a delight to chat with. And, for a specialized coffee shop, the prices were downright reasonable. It's a bit outside of my normal daily travels, but the next time I find myself in the depths of Manoa Valley, you can bet I'll...