Ars Cafe

This review is mostly for management to address because I actually like this coffee shop and I do go there often enough to know that they run a good local business with good coffee and keep things clean. Service is always fast and friendly, and the dining area is almost always bustling with locals and tourists side-by-side enjoying a chat over a cup of brew. I dont want to put any single person on blast so I'll keep it anonymous, but the last time I went I had a very unfriendly, very unmotivated person serving me. I walked in and there was no line, juat a few people at the tables, and a friend of the barista having a chat with the barista at the counter. I was the only person that needed to be served. Im big on manners and, having been in the service industry for 25+ years, I like to mind my manners especially so to people who are about to serve me beverages or food. I will ALWAYS say "hello, please, and thank you," as a bare minimum. "Hello, may I please have an ice coffee, thank you." (Thats the rudest you'll ever get from me) So it is glaring to me when a service industry employee doesnt give me at least ⅓ of the kindness courtesy back to me. Just the bare minimum is what I seek. Im not difficult. I make easy orders. I smile. Im not rude. I tip on everything. All I ask for is a thank you or a warm welcome. The person manning the counter was so busy chatting with their homie that a proper greeting couldn't be muttered, and the continued back and forth conversation couldn't be paused for 20 seconds as I placed my simple order. Its honestly not that hard to please a grab and go customer. Show them a smile. Say thank you. I understand in busy times with rude people, it can be difficult. This was not one of those times, and Im not one of those people. I will continue to grab coffee at this place, but employees need a discussion.

I dropped by this cafe after hiking Diamond Head. It’s walkable from Diamond Head if you like walking. It’s not even close though. The cafe is chill vibe, and beautiful loco arts. It’s perfect place to get relaxed, and escaped the heat outside. I had a limited drink. It was tasty, and beautiful contrast between cold brew and the cream. I enjoyed spending time here.

we parked on the residential street and walked a little bit. we got matcha lemonade and iced latte. surprisingly the matcha lemonade is very refreshing and good, it fits the hawaiian vibes. similar taste like iced lemon tea. the latte is okay, but the inside is very cute and aesthetic. if you are looking for a place for a break it’s a good place bc it has seats and AC.