After roughly a two-year pause, Westman Cafe is on its way back to Ward Village, reviving the local brunch-and-lounge staple in the heart of Kakaʻako. The comeback plants the brand in one of Honolulu’s most actively developed retail corridors, and for regulars who swore by its late-morning brunches and evening cocktails, the return reads like a small neighborhood comeback story.
As reported by Pacific Business News, Westman Cafe will reopen in Ward Village following a roughly two-year closure. According to the Westman Group Corporation website, the cafe is part of a portfolio that also includes Shokudo Japanese, BUHO Cocina y Cantina and Sushi Fukurou.
Where It Will Sit
Ward Village's dining directory places the cafe among the Kō'ula shops next to Victoria Ward Park, a retail block that developers have been steadily filling out in recent years. Ward Village highlights Kō'ula as a growing hub for new eateries and pedestrian-friendly storefronts, positioning Westman Cafe in the middle of that action.
From Waikiki To Kakaʻako
Westman previously operated a Waikiki outpost at 280 Beach Walk that is now listed as closed across several directories. MapQuest and other local listings identify the Beach Walk suite as the brand's former address, while the cafe's own site now lists an Auahi Street contact. Westman Cafe provides a Ward Village-era address on its site, signaling the shift from Waikiki to Kakaʻako.
What Comes Next
Pacific Business News did not report a firm opening date for the Ward Village location, and the company has yet to release a public timeline for the relaunch. We will update this story when Westman Group or Ward Village posts an official opening announcement, so brunch fans tracking the comeback can mark their calendars.
