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Morning Glass Coffee

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for Morning Glass Coffee; not a documentary photograph
IndependentNamed roasting partner: Four Barrel, Coava, and Big Island Coffee RoastersSourcing: Limited public info
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Morning Glass Coffee was established in the summer of 2011 by Eric Rose in the residential Manoa Valley of Honolulu, Hawaii. The shop is documented for its early role in bringing specialty pour-over coffee culture to the island, utilizing methods like the Clever Coffee Dripper and Chemex. The cafe operates as a neighborhood restaurant that focuses on artisan-prepared food and high-quality coffee rather than traditional roasting. It is widely recognized for its commitment to serving fresh, locally sourced ingredients alongside a rotating selection of specialty beans.

Ownership
Morning Glass Coffee is an independent, family-owned business founded by Eric Rose.
Founded
2011
Roasting
Named roasting partner: Four Barrel, Coava, and Big Island Coffee Roasters. Other roasting arrangements are unverified.
What it's known for
Morning Glass is known as a staple neighborhood cafe in Manoa, celebrated for its high-quality specialty coffee program, house-made pastries, and popular breakfast items like their breakfast burritos.
Sourcing countries
United States (Hawaii)
Farm-level sourcing
The cafe does not roast its own coffee, instead sourcing beans from various mainland roasters and local Hawaiian operators. They prioritize relationships with local farmers and producers for their food ingredients, but specific coffee farm details are not consistently published for their rotating coffee menu.
Notable coffees
  • — Hawaii-grown coffee of the day
  • — Stumptown coffee selections
Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-27. This company overview is not a tasting review. Original tasting reviews are labeled separately when they exist. Ownership, roasting and sourcing details are attributed to documented sources. While the brand's website and third-party coverage confirm they source from specific roasters like Four Barrel and Coava, they do not maintain a public list of specific coffee farms or producers for their current offerings.

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