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TRY Coffee

About TRY Coffee

TRY Coffee is a small craft coffee shop located on the second floor at 1200 Ala Moana Blvd in Honolulu, above Roger Dunn’s Golf Shop and inside The Box Jelly.

Focused on made-to-order beverages, the shop offers coffee along with a great selection of tea, giving customers a welcoming place to enjoy carefully prepared drinks in a casual, cozy, and trendy setting.

With a customer rating of 4.50 out of 5 based on 161 reviews, TRY Coffee is a popular choice for quality beverages and a comfortable café experience.

The shop offers outdoor seating, on-site service, takeaway, dine-in, and delivery, making it convenient whether you want to stay for a while or enjoy your order elsewhere. Seating is limited during the week, while much more seating is available on weekends.

TRY Coffee is also well suited to solo dining and working on a laptop, providing a practical setting for customers who want to enjoy coffee or tea while focusing on their own schedule. Table service and restroom access add to the convenience of the visit.

Accessibility is an important part of the experience, with a wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and a wheelchair-accessible toilet. Customers can make reservations and pay with credit cards, debit cards, or NFC mobile payments.

Whether you are stopping in for a made-to-order coffee, exploring the tea selection, working independently, or meeting someone for a relaxed drink, TRY Coffee offers a flexible and inviting destination at The Box Jelly.

★★★★★ 4.50 rating (161 reviews)
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More Than Just Coffee

Every cup we serve is a small moment of joy, carefully crafted by passionate baristas who care about your experience.

  • Free WiFi
  • Cozy Seating
  • Pet Friendly
  • Local Roasters

Reviews

From our beloved regulars

James

James

2 years ago

My new favorite coffee shop in Honolulu! You can’t beat the 2nd story views and the coffee is delicious and well done. I got a cortado made from their Tatmara Natural and you can really taste the flavors listed in the bag, unlike some other shops that may burn their espressos. Plenty of space/outlets/seats and the bathrooms are clean as well. Add in plenty lanai garden plants and it can’t be beat! No need to go anywhere else 🌺🤙🏼🌸

Jan Cabla

Jan Cabla

10 months ago

I got a Large cold brew and it was solid! It wasn’t over done like many other coffee shops allowing the fruity coffee flavor to really shine! Also the lady at the front was very pleasant and got me my coffee instantly. Also this place had a epic outside seating area

Monica Marianes

Monica Marianes

year ago

Half of the co-working space is open to patrons of the cafe on weekends. The space is nicely lit, quite quiet, and spacious, making it ideal for studying or working. We tried their Ethiopian coffee, Americano, Latte, and Matcha Latte. Everything was delicious, but my favorite is the coffee latte. The service was quick, and everyone was so friendly. The indoor space can get a little chilly. On weekdays, only the lanai is open to cafe patrons. There is a parking garage attached to the strip mall.

Ashley Williamson

Ashley Williamson

5 months ago

Try Coffee is the best local spot for coffee in all of town-side. The atmosphere is 10/10, which natural lighting lanai seating. Staff crews are super friendly, helpful, and passionate about coffee. The coffee is dialed in every time. I’ve been visiting Try for years and they have never disappointed. Love this place and the crew- mahalo!

Not Squidword

Not Squidword

year ago

My favorite coffee spot on Oahu! Rotating espressos keep it interesting with plenty of seating and views. I only wish they served more pastries and stayed open longer! Pretty geckos and plants are plentiful at this definition of chill 🤙🏼

Kona Bean

Kona Bean

year ago

Staff was super friendly. I came in to pick up some beans on my way to the airport. Unfortunately because of bad timing, they only had a couple of bags of Manhattan and a handful of Momus beans. Inventory to be restocked though. I picked up 3 bags. The dudes were fun to chat with and knowledgeable. I had a cortado with funky beans by Pirates of Coffee. Ask them for the crazy funky stuff if you’re into it :) Not sure when I’ll be back but can’t wait to visit again next time I’m in town!

Leigh Trask

Leigh Trask

6 months ago

As a new father of a 6mo old, I’ve been out and about with baby, trying coffee everywhere I go. I’ve recently gotten addicted to iced lattes lol. If you like iced lattes, Try Coffee might make the best vanilla iced latte in town!

Tyler H

Tyler H

2 years ago

A eccentric little coffee shop in ward village. The coffees they have are always unique and flavorful. They have locally produced matcha tea as well. The staff is friendly, knowledgeable, and takes coffee seriously. They made a “bad” cup one time and remade it before they would give me an inferior coffee to their standards. The interior is spacious with lots of cool little art pieces around. The lanai is really nice with ample seating. Bathrooms are excellent as well. A nice place to grab a world class coffee and relax.

N T

N T

10 months ago

Ariel was friendly and helpful. We had the best light roast flat whites/lattes on the island at this coffee shop. The two flat whites we got were deliciously distinct. Leicht roasters Nyeri Thunguri Kenya - 5 stars Floral, Mandarine, Raspberry Got the floral notes. Leicht roasters Tamiru Tadesse Ethiopia - 5 stars Cherry, Strawberry, Plum, Tea

S K C

S K C

3 months ago

Authentic pour over. Tons of menu options for the pour over ranging from Ethiopia, Kenya, and Columbia. These are more expensive and can run out. Coffee is served 6:30 AM until just before closing (1:30 PMish), but the workspace for studying and coworking is open later. On the second floor of the ward village center. Barista was so sweet and really good at making coffee! Super quick too. There were many orders, and she was handling it all on her own! Pour over was done perfectly so you can actually taste the flavor of the bean. Good outdoor seating with large tables and umbrellas for shade. Breezy too! Free parking in the garage.

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Common questions about TRY Coffee

Business Features

Highlights & Amenities

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • On-site services
  • Takeaway
  • Dine-in
  • Delivery

Highlights

  • Great coffee
  • Great tea selection

Popular for

  • Solo dining
  • Good for working on laptop

Offerings

  • Coffee

Dining options

  • Seating
  • Table service

Amenities

  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Trendy

Crowd

  • Family friendly
  • University students

Planning

  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Parking

  • Free parking garage
  • Free parking lot
  • Plenty of parking

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We'd love to see you! Stop by for your favorite drink or to try something new.

Location

1200 Ala Moana Blvd 2nd Floor, Honolulu, HI 96814, United States
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