Ars Cafe and Gelato

Top choice in Waikiki


Avocado toast two cuts above the cliche is but one of the delights at this cafe, which is also a gallery for local artists. Enjoy excellent coffee as mellow, jazzy tunes play gently. Don't miss the ice cream by the wizard of the Mid-Late Summer creamery, Aaron Lopez. His esoteric flavors like burnt milk and marshmallow maple molasses change weekly.


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