peets

Whoops, sorry. I forgot to post these pics inside of the new Peet’s in Kailua. Last time, I only posted pics of the outside of Peet’s. This time I actually went inside to buy a drink.

The inside is small with only a few seats and a table or two. And a very industrial-looking stainless steel table it is. The outside swivel seats are kinda interesting since they’re so huge. I don’t get it. Are you supposed to lounge in them? Seat two in a chair? Surprisingly, they are pretty comfy.

One point of improvement is the efficiency of the drink preparation. While the group in front of me took some time to finish up their transaction with the cashier, the barista could have started on my drink. So my raspberry mocha could have been ready immediately after payment, but nope, the barista stood idle. Live and learn I say. Not enough to deter my future visits.

Peets Coffee in Kailua is now open for business. Announced in September 2013 but not pau in January 2014, I was fearful the Peet’s entry to the Windward side petered out. But when I passed by this Fourth of July weekend, the store was finally open (and supposedly has been open for a few weeks).

I had already gotten a coffee so I didn’t buy anything this time, but at least I know there’s yet another option for caffeine in the 96734. There are a few seats inside but the push is for the plentiful outdoor seating.

This is purely speculation based on appearances only, but the new Peet’s location in Kailua seems to have petered out. Previously, there had been a banner announcing the coming of Peet’s. That banner is now gone (although hopefully temporarily). The store is still not in business, but there is a piece of paper posted on the door (couldn’t see the sign from the street).

One day, I have to peek in the window to see what’s up. Online, Peet’s job listings don’t show Hawaii (at all) so that’s not telling, and the locator listing doesn’t show any in Hawaii even though Peet’s is in Waikiki. I’m hoping Peet’s is still coming to Kailua.

Peet’s is making progress with their Kailua location, but it looks like they have a ways to go before opening. And it appears they’re expecting a large contingent of customers riding in on bikes.

The future home of Peet’s Coffee in Kailua is built. It’s almost time.