Starbucks — Restaurant in Honolulu

Oh... my... God. This is, bar none, the nicest Starbucks location I have ever seen. I only came here cause it was the closest one listed in google maps, and I needed to work on my laptop and also kill a few hours downtown while my sister ran some errands. I had NO idea this was inside a hospital (for anyone confused about how to get here, look at the pics I uploaded).

So I had my sis drop me off out front on the sidewalk by the street. I couldn't find the Starbucks on the street, but the people in the lobby of the building said it's on the 2nd floor. I go up the elevators, walk down a hall, thinking I am going to find a little corner with a little Starbucks kiosk...nothing fancy....but....

HOLY MOSES! I was like, am I at a Hilton 5 star hotel?? The dining area is simply stunning.

It took me a while to realize I was at Kapiolani hospital.... meaning, the place where I was BORN! I only went here cause it was the closest starbucks on google maps. Said nothing about being in a hospital.

I had never been in there again, since I was born, so I didn't even know what it looked like, and the whole building has been redone.

So, this review isn't just about the Starbucks, it's really about the hospital dining room, but you get to drink your Starbucks coffee there and that is a huuge bonus. You wouldn't think a hospital dining room could be that impressive, but... wait till you see it.

There are lots of places to plug in, if you need to work on a laptop. What a nice setup for people who work there, or are visiting someone at the hospital.

After drinking my mocha, i was still hungry, and wanted to check out the cafeteria right by the starbucks. The cashier named Sam was SUPER helpful. I was just going to get a cheap, cold sandwich, but he reminded me the hot food area was still open. I got the tofu with rice and broccoli, a really good deal, and it was so good, I got my Mom and sister 2 plates to go.

I was also going to get a 20 oz bottle of Pepsi, and Sam told me I could get a better deal getting a large fountain drink cause it's like the same price with more soda and it comes with ice. And I learned they have the BEST ice... that soft crunchy kind, sooo good.

I loooved getting work done here. What a beautiful place to have your coffee, and grab your lunch or dinner later if you want to! Kudos to the people who redesigned this place, it is just beautiful. I got so much work done. What a nice experience!

I also love it that this Starbucks was listed as being open super late, like 1:30, and because it's on a cafeteria, the whole dining room area is open for almost 24 hours. I think Sam said it closes at some point for cleaning, but it's not more than hour, I think (1:30 to 2:30 AM?).

Awesome!! And how awesome for all the staff who work long hours, saving lives here.

UPDATE, 2 DAYS LATER...

I came here again after trying to find a decent Starbucks, closer to home, with an outlet where I could sit and write for a few hours. Every single starbucks I went to (3) had plates over all the electric outlets! What the heck! Sorry but the only reason I ever go to Starbucks is to be able to write for a few hours. It's not for the fabulous coffee. Makes me wonder where Starbucks will be in a few years. I just hope this one at Kapiolani...

This is the best Starbucks I've ever visited. I really appreciate the baristas- they're caring and professional, and take the time to know the customers. Even when the lines get long (such as when a meeting or class gets let out), they move the line along quickly and efficiently- and despite getting yelled at by some customers, they manage to smile through it with the utmost professionalism. I want to also give a special thanks to the morning/day crew, who write words of encouragement and positivity on our cups- this little act of kindness really...

CAUTION: This location takes EXTRA long to get your walk-in or mobile order ready. Took 38 minutes to get my tall latte that I ordered via mobile. When I checked with a barista to make sure that my order went through and was in their cue, I was told that they have 15+ orders in the cue and didn’t even glance to see if I had my order in. If you don’t have time, just grab a cold bottled coffee or cafeteria coffee. There aren’t any other coffee options on campus at...