Brue Bar

I took the family to Ward and when they went to the Faceshop (yeah, I didn’t need cosmetics… lol), decided I wanted to check out the nitrogen cold brewed coffee. What is nitro coffee, you ask? Well, it supposedly the latest trend in coffee… nitrogen infused into the coffee under high pressure and served through a tap, just like draught beer… and yes, it comes with a foam head too. I walked into Brue Bar, and checked out the menu. Yep, there is was… Nitro Cold Brue… described as, «Velvety smooth, straight from the tap». Two sizes, 8 oz. $ 4.45 and 12 oz. $ 4.95 I thought that was kind of pricey for a cup (yeah…going for the small size)…but hey, gotta try it once, right? I asked the barista, «Um…you have that nitro coffee?» He nodded his head. «OK, i’ll have the nitro cold brew to go». He inquired on the size and I told him 8 ounces. I paid and watched the magic begin. He took a small plastic cup (like one of those you drink punch in at parties… lol), raised it to the tap and started to draw the coffee. It was like watching beer coming out. It even looked like beer! I took the cup outside to one of those tables right in front. I thought, people probably think I’m drinking beer in the morning… haha… I took a sip… it was foamy but once I got past that, it was smooth… and strong. I’ve heard that the nitrogen infusion imparts some sweetness to the drink and I can concur that it is there but very light. There’s no acid or bitterness or aftertaste like regular perked or brewed coffee. I normally drink cold brew so I am used to this type of coffee. I thought it was pretty good. I let some of my family take a sip (they don’t drink cold brew) and their reactions were: «it’s kind of watery» (from someone that only drinks Starbucks fraps) and «wow, it’s strong». My final thoughts? It was OK, not as sweet as I thought it would be. The smoothness and the strength of the coffee stood out, the overall taste was OK. Kind of pricey so I’m not sure if it was worth it as I bought it more for the novelty. Service was good and quick. I did see a lot of other drinks that looked interesting… like custom craftbrewed Steampunk? What is that? My curiosity is piqued. I’ll be back…

During our visit to Honolulu we wanted to explore local coffee shops. We found Brúe Bar on Unilocal and sure enough they impressed us with delicious coffee and super friendly customer service! Since it was our first visit they went ahead and explained what goes in each drink, to make sure we know what to expect. My daughter loved her Chai Tea Latte and my son was impressed with the coffee art and flavor of his Coffee Latte. My husband enjoyed his Cortado that was served with carbonated water and I enjoyed Cold Brew Coffee very much. Definitely recommend this place — nice quiet shopping area and plenty parking spots and nice sitting area.

– Love this place! My go-​to coffee shop when I’m in town :)
– The prices are so good for what you’re getting.
– The place is small and shared with a wedding shop but it’s rarely ever busy.
– The aesthetics are a ¹⁰⁄₁₀
– Nice for studying or doing school work

Really cool spot good music good coffee and good customer service.
Pros:
Helpful: Explained the drink and what was in it
Nice
Good atmosphere
Close to restaurants and stores

If you’re looking for delicious coffee, look no further. They not only make a proper cappuccino, but lattes iced or hot are on point. They also have the new Nitro coffee on tap. Give it a try. Pretty tasty.
The atmosphere is lovely and the baristas are friendly. Bring a friend!

nice location in the middle of Ward Warehouse. lots of parking in the shopping center parking lot. the coffee bar is connected to the Wedding Café. This was our first time here so we had a mini tutorial on the menu and the barista was very patient and helpful and quick! service was awesome and the coffee and tea was DELICIOUS! I got an iced earl grey tea and my friends got iced lattes. everybody was very pleased with everything! we’ll definitely be back again when we need some caffeine!

Fresh delicious coffee! Couldn’t connect to the wifi but was able to «check in» at wedding shop and get on their wifi. Free garage parking. Not too busy. Nice place to stop for an hour or so.

I came here to meet a friend to discuss some business. This has a great atmosphere to have a conversation in. This place has relaxed seating and none of that «Rush Rush,» mentality that you get at Starbucks. So I actually got to enjoy my coffee. The coffee had rich taste and flavor. I really enjoyed the fact that the baristas treat you as a customer and not as a number. I loved the whole experience when I came here, which is why I will come back.

The best cup of coffee I have had on Oahu. I have been to every coffee shop on the island in the past three years and after one sip of brue bar they jumped to the top of the podium. The coffee tastes different here, it taste better.

I love coming here for coffee and relaxing for a little bit at the shop since it has good coffee and a nice comfortable interior and also outdoor seating too.
I usually get their hot lattes which is always nice and smooth. Also the baristas are very friendly and knowledgable about coffee too.
Also even when the majority of the stores at Ward Village are closed in the early morning, they open earlier at 7am. It’s nice and quiet then.
Another plus is that since they are part of Ward Village, they are one of the pet friendly retail places. I bring my Frenchie whenever we go there.
And since it’s in Ward Warehouse, there are ample parking.

Coffee is good. But their stamp card is faulty.
On the card it clearly states a stamp for every full-​priced beverage purchased. When I purchased a bottle of sparkling water & asked if I could get a stamp, the barista told me it was only for espresso beverages.
It’s a bummer that the coffee is good yet the business aspect is lacking. I’ll still come here twice a week or more probably though.

I appreciate a good quality cup of coffee. That being said, I am definitely a fan of Brue Bar’s lattes and other hot beverages.
The store front is combined with the wedding café so you’ll often see wedding vendors on the other side or ladies hunched over magazines and hovering around getting inspiration for their wedding. But do not let that deter you from visiting! Every person buzzing around the shop is nice, kind, and minds their own business. So you can definitely bring your laptop, hook it up to their free wi-​fi with FaceBook check in and do a bit of work while you sip on their awesome coffee.
The hours here are NOT late, so this is NOT the place for late night study or coffee breaks — which is kind of bummer because sometimes in the evening I’m craving for their drinks. But hey, the prices are reasonable and the quality is there. So I’ll come in before doors close when I really need a trusty cup of joe! :)

Just tried this place for the first time today and so happy that I did! Always looking for new quaint little coffee shops (Starbucks just doesn’t cut it for me). When I look for coffee shops, I’m looking for 1) good coffee 2) good ambience 3) lots of seating options 4) free wifi and 5) music that doesn’t bust my ear drums… this place has all of that.
Cute, clean interior located inside the wedding café makes it for easy parking at Ward warehouse.
Plenty of seats and the space is bright and roomy. i love coffee art and my cup of latte had the best artwork I’ve had done on island. Yes!
Baristas were great, coffee is good, space is great, parking is great, wifi is free, what more do you need? So glad I have a new coffee option near the ward area!

I would give them 5 stars based off the espresso machine they have alone! It’s a customized Slayer, and it is amazing! But really, I can’t say enough great things about this place.
My friends and I came in on a Tuesday afternoon, and there was only one other girl in there studying. I walked up to the counter and ordered an espresso con panna, and my boyfriend ordered a latte. I’m not sure what the woman’s name was that was working, but she was one of the coolest baristas I’ve ever met! My boyfriend even asked if he could pour on their machine and she let him!
Long story short. Awesome experience! Great coffee! Definitely the best on the island!

What a horrible experience. There was one girl working when my friend and I walked in and she was making someone’s coffee so we waited. A few minutes later, a guy walked behind the counter and took my friend’s order. I was right behind her and I assumed he would take my order but he started walking away! My friend even said really loud that I wanted to order but he ignored us and went on his phone. We eventually got his attention by asking the other girl.
I ordered a con panna and a hot cocoa for my daughter. Apparently, they charge 50 cents extra for whipped cream which I guess was fine but then the guy could not find the hot cocoa button on their machine so the girl proceeded to tell him to just charge me for a latte which was a dollar more than the hot cocoa! I tried to tell him and again he ignored me. I practically yelled before he looked up at me and said sorry. Then the girl again told him to just charge it as a tea, which again was not the same price. I just cancelled my order at that point.
My friend also ordered a con panna and the thing was a tiny little dollop of whipped cream! I could have eaten it with a tiny teaspoon. When my friend asked for a little more whipped cream, they said it would be an extra charge.
Don’t go here!!! Horrible atmosphere and service.

Brue Bar is located in Ward Warehouse, sharing space with The Wedding Café. There is ample parking. The place has benches and tables. There is a small menu, but I can appreciate that, so I am not spending time trying to figure out what I want.
I came here because it was on my bookmark list for cold-​brew coffee and I needed to kill sometime. There was only one other person here when I walked in. I was greeted immediately. I went up and ordered my cold-​brew. It was for here, so I sat down near the window. My first sip was very smooth. The taste was delicious. I savored the drink as I hung out.
Before I left, I ordered another cold-​brew to go. The strange thing was, this order did not taste as good as the one I had in shop. It was bitter and I had to throw it away. I would’ve brought it back, but I had already left the parking lot.
I came back a week later with my hubby. We got there right at opening time. The door was already open and there were 2 people at the counter. I asked if they were open yet. One said they were and was ready to take my order, but the other person made a sarcastic comment about just because they were open doesn’t mean they are ready. I was kind of taken aback because the last time I was here, the barista was really nice. I ordered my cold-​brew and left. The coffee was good, but a little bitter.
I guess I may come back again, but maybe to not have it to go and not right when they open.

I only go here and the curb for my coffee *i still love the curb too! * I like the ward location because it’s always nice and chill since its part of a wedding shop. My coffee is always consistently good!
Brue kinda remind me of the coffee shops in Seattle, just all about the coffee.

I’ve recently found a new love for quality coffee and Brue Bar definitely delivers. A few of my friends are always posting pics of coffee from their downtown location, so decided to try a place that’s more convenient.
Combined with The Wedding Café, the environment feels very hipster, but cute (?) just a few feet away.
Prices aren’t much more than Starbucks (gross), but definitely worth it. Each cup of coffee is made in their «steam punk» machine, which reminds me of syphon made coffee. Every cup has been delicious and not bitter at all (even when drank (drunk?) black) You can even pick what coffee you want from their selection they have.
They also have a pretty decent selection of tea and each cup gets just as much care as a cup of coffee. I definitely appreciate the care that goes into each cup made.
Overall, definitely a gem of a coffee shop hidden away at Ward. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a quality cup of coffee.

I love this Brue Bar (BB) location because it’s combined with The Wedding Café … super cute atmosphere and café seating, if you’re planning to enjoy your coffee there.
I recently had the chance to check out this BB with a friend around 10:30 a.m. on a Friday. It wasn’t super crowded and it didn’t take us long to get our drinks.
I loved the décor, fonts and feel of Brue, and what also really impressed me was their great selection of teas. However, since it’s been so hot out, I couldn’t fathom getting a warm drink and opted for something iced instead.
The prices at Brue are pretty steep, so I probably wouldn’t come here regularly (almost $ 5 for a 12 oz. mocha?). However, I’m glad that I finally got to experience this modern, peaceful coffee shop. Plus, this Ward location is convenient in terms of parking.
Here’s what my friend and I got:
«Moroccan Mint»: Since my friend doesn’t drink coffee, she was pleased to see that extensive amount of tea options there were at Brue. She got her mint tea iced and said she enjoyed the subtly sweet, refreshing flavor. If you’re looking for something that’s not super pricy from Brue, the teas are the way to go.
«Iced Mocha»: Because I can’t drink straight-​up black coffee, mochas are usually my go-​to since include chocolate. The mochas at BB come in three sizes – 8 oz., 12 oz. and 16 oz. – but I got mine iced, since it was way too hot outside to drink anything warm. I was able to order my drink with soy milk and the mocha itself had a rich, chocolaty flavor … definitely didn’t disappoint in taste and aroma! Just wish that coffee places like this didn’t charge for soy milk (you can choose vanilla or plain, which is what I got) … not my fault that my stomach is sensitive to dairy!
«Macchiato»: I definitely do want to try one of the hot coffees one day, since they’re made with a special roast from Caffe Ladro of Seattle (home of the coffee empire). This would probably be one of the first hot drinks on my must-​try list.
«Iced Latte»: If I’m ever in the mood for another iced drink, this is the one I want to try next. The good news is, the 16 oz. size of this iced drink cost just as much as my 12 oz. iced mocha, so I wouldn’t be spending more and I would get a size upgrade.
«Toddy Iced Coffee»: I think my taste buds still have to adjust to the strong flavor of iced coffee (at least, the first time I tried it, it wasn’t a great experience), but I’ve heard great things about BB’s «Toddy Iced Coffee.» I’d definitely be down to try this verve house blend one day.
«Genmaicha»: If I ever ordered tea from here, this is probably the first one I would try because I’m familiar with the brand. I usually get my Genmaicha tea hot, but if it’s a warm day out, I would opt to have it cold.

Got sick of going to starbucks and coffee bean so I dragged my mother here for a mommy and daughter date. I convinced her that there was this cute new coffee place that she would love since we’re always on the hunt for coffee places with ambiance.
I ordered the cold brew and she ordered a hot decaf americano. The cold brew wasn’t bitter (which I liked), the flavor was a bit strong for my personal preference. To avoid excess sugar and calories, I’ve been drinking my coffee black and have found that certain coffees have a bolder taste than others. Starbucks is one of them and Brue is also (personally-​may not be for you). I prefer it a bit milder. It also had a bit of an interesting lingering aftertaste, which I wasn’t sure if I liked or didn’t like.
My mom said the americano was so-​so but nothing too spectacular. She said she would be fine from a cheaper coffee somewhere else.
The main reason I liked Brue was because the décor and setting is cute. We sat by the table and there were cute little succulent/​cacti plants. People also seemed to be studying and reading there since they keep it relatively quiet. The cups are also kind of cute.
Ample parking.
But they close early. My friend and I tried to check it out before after dinner and they were closed.