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Daily Smile: Monday, Nov. 2, 2026

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Stephanie Salmons

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Food & Dining

For those on the hunt for a cup of joe, some of t

he best coffee subscriptions and shops in the the nation can be found here in Hawai‘i, according to USA Today's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards.

The awards aim to rank the 10 best in several areas of travel and lifestyle. Nominees were chosen with the help of a panel of experts while the final 10 were determined by voters.

"Make sure that you never run low on freshly roasted Kona coffee or a meticulously crafted blend with a subscription from the farm-to-cup roasters at Honolulu Coffee," the list notes. "Subscribers save 10% off the list price and can manage their subscription over text for maximum convenience."

To celebrate, Honolulu Coffee is doing an Instagram giveaway, offering a chance to win free coffee for a year — one 12-ounce bag of its 

 delivered each month — as well as a special subscription promotion.

"Big Island's Hawaiian Coffee of the Month Club delivers a variety of 100% Hawaiian coffees monthly, perfectly matched to your roast level and grind preference," the list says. "They also offer a barrel-aged coffee subscription, wherein the coffee has been aged in local Kuleana Rum barrels, Buffalo Trace Bourbon-soaked oak, or charred whiskey barrels."

Meanwhile Drip Studio HNL in Honolulu is No. 2 on the list of 

"Grab a seat at the bar and watch the barista wizardry unfold at Drip Studio HNL, Honolulu's most sophisticated café," the list reads. "Connoisseurs will love this place that specializes in superb pour-overs made from unique single origin beans that take five minutes to brew. Try a creative Espresso Mule, where a double shot of espresso gets poured over ginger beer, or a Cold Fashioned, made with cold brew, orange bitters and organic maple syrup. There's also a stellar lineup of matcha, chai, and hojicha, as well as crafted sandwiches and all-day breakfast."

Earlier this year, Honolulu was named one of the 

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 in Hawai‘i, published by Honolulu Magazine in 2014, 

 first planted coffee on O‘ahu in 1813. More than a decade later in 1825, Chief Boki, governor of O‘ahu, brought plants from Brazil, which were then planted in Mānoa Valley.

In 1828, the Rev. Samuel Ruggles planted cuttings from Boki's coffee in Kona, and less than two decades later, in 1845, Hawai‘i began exporting coffee.

Looking for something a little boozier instead? Several Hawai‘i distilleries, tasting rooms and speakeasies also ranked on recent 10Best lists: The 

 Tasting Room ranked No. 3 on the list of 

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<title>These Hawai‘i coffee subscriptions, shops are among the 10 best in the U.S.</title>

The USA Today's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards aim to rank the 10 best in several areas of travel, lifestyle and other categories. See where these Hawai‘i businesses landed.

These Hawai‘i coffee subscriptions, shops are among the 10 best in the U.S.

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Thanksgiving is coming up on Thursday, Nov. 26. Whether you’re dining out or looking for an at-home feast, check out the following options:

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: The Thanksgiving dinner buffet costs $109 per adult ($54.50 per child ages 6 to 10 years old). Highlights include kiawe-smoked prime rib that’s carved to order, kiawe smoked brisket, ‘ahi poke, assorted sashimi, snow crab legs, salt and pepper shrimp, caramelized mushroom linguini, roasted turkey leg and turkey breast, holiday stuffing, temaki sushi, Prince bread pudding, pumpkin crunch haupia crunch pie and more.

The brunch buffet costs $111 per adult ($55.50 per child ages 6 to 10 years old). It includes many of the featured dinner buffet offerings — including kiawe-smoked prime rib, kiawe smoked brisket, roasted turkey leg and turkey breast — but also includes breakfast offerings like Prince fried rice, a waffle station and an omelet station.

: Dinner buffet 5 to 9:30 p.m. Nov. 26-29; brunch buffet 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Nov. 26

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: 53 By the Sea’s Thanksgiving take home packages are available for pre-order online and via phone.

The standard Thanksgiving dinner set ($250) is designed to feed four people and includes:

The deluxe Thanksgiving dinner set ($750) is designed to feed eight people and includes:

: In-person pick-ups from 8 a.m. to noon on Nov. 26

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: fishcake Honolulu, 307C Kamani St., Honolulu 

: C4 Table’s Thanksgiving holiday menu ($370) is designed to serve four to six people. It includes:

: Pick-up from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25 at fishcake Honolulu 

: Email pre-order with name (first and last), telephone contact number, number of meals/additional sides, and preferred pick-up time slot to 

: Chart House Waikīkī’s traditional turkey dinner ($65) includes butter and sage roasted turkey, savory cornbread stuffing, mashed or baked sweet potato with rum butter, pan gravy, creamed spinach and cranberry relish. 

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: This Thanksgiving ‘ohana feast to-go ($585) is designed to serve eight to 10 people. It includes:

: This special Thanksgiving dinner ($40) includes butter herb roasted turkey, homemade stuffing, mashed potatoes, turkey gravy, green bean casserole, candied yams with toasted marshmallow, grilled corn on the cob and a dinner roll. 

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: This Thanksgiving prix fixe menu costs $140 per person ($45 for children ages 12 years and younger). It includes:

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: This Thanksgiving family feast ($725) is designed to feed six to eight people. It includes:

Pre-orders must be placed by Tuesday, Nov. 24.

: Pick-up from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Nov. 26

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: The all-you-can-eat Thanksgiving buffets will include a carving station, chef specialties and a variety of desserts. They cost $145 per adult ($55 per child ages 6 to 12 years). 

: Nov. 26, brunch buffet 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; dinner buffet 3 to 8 p.m. 

: This Thanksgiving package ($285.95) is designed to feed four to six people. It includes sliced roast turkey, turkey gravy, housemade stuffing, pineapple-glazed ham, garlic mashed potatoes, spicy ‘ahi on sushi rice, fresh cranberry sauce, and pumpkin crunch squares.

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: Hyatt Regency Waikīkī Beach Resort & Spa, 

: This Island-inspired Thanksgiving buffet costs $110 per person (50% off for children ages 6 to 12 years, $5.99 for children ages 5 years and under).

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discount is not valid for holiday menus. 

The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort, Waik

: This Thanksgiving takeout feast ($595) is designed to serve eight to 10 people.

: Pick-up from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Nov. 26.

Upon arrival, guests should pull into The Royal Hawaiian porte cochere (valet) and check in with the team; staff members will bring your Thanksgiving feast directly to you. 

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: Halepuna Waikīkī by Halekūlani, 2233 Helumoa Road, Honolulu 

: This special Thanksgiving dinner features a three-course ($110 per person) or four-course ($150 per person) menu.

The three-course menu features a soup or pasta (premium upgrade optional), main course and dessert; an optional wine pairing ($50) is available. The four-course menu includes an appetizer (premium upgrade available), soup or pasta (premium upgrade available), main course and dessert; an optional wine pairing ($70) is available.

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: Zippy’s is offering a variety of Thanksgiving packages to choose from:

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: Pick-up Wednesday Nov. 25 or Thursday, Nov. 26

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