There is a new caffeine hideaway tucked above Sheridan Street traffic: Third Space Coffee, a Pacific Northwest-inspired specialty cafe, has opened on the third floor of the 808 Center in Honolulu. The compact counter shares space with Cake M and is run by husband-and-wife duo Caameron and Monica Nakasone, who moved back to Oʻahu after more than a decade on the Mainland. Their goal is to turn the spot into a neighborhood "third space" where regulars can linger over coffee, tea and housemade pastries rather than just grab a to-go cup and bolt.
As reported by Aloha State Daily, Third Space opened about two weeks ago and leans hard into flavors the Nakasones picked up while living in Oregon. They source beans and teas from Portland shops and built signature drinks that nod to places they visited on the Mainland. The Aloha State Daily piece also calls out marionberry-topped cold foams and the dog-logo sign that greets visitors on the way in.
According to Third Space Coffee, the cafe lists its address as 808 Sheridan St., third floor, and keeps hours from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tuesdays through Sundays. The site sums up the concept plainly: "Our mission is to be a 'third space' for the community — a place to spend time that’s outside of work or home," a line that tracks with the owners’ effort to bring a slice of Pacific Northwest coffee culture back to Hawaiʻi.
Menu highlights
The menu blends familiar Pacific Northwest flavors with island sensibilities and a few playful twists. As detailed by Aloha State Daily, food options include a Spam-cheddar and gochujang scone ($6), a chocolate chip cookie ($4.75), and an Everything bagel with housemade pizza cream cheese ($8). Signature drinks named The Bluff and Mount Hood, both featuring marionberry cold foam and priced at $7, underline the shop’s Pacific Northwest roots while still feeling right at home in Honolulu’s coffee scene.
PNW roots and the owners
Third Space is very much a personal project for Monica and Caameron Nakasone. Third Space Coffee notes that both attended the University of Portland, lived in Oregon for roughly 12 years, and returned to Oʻahu about two years ago with the cafe in mind. Those ties show up across the menu and in the small-shop presentation they have put together, from the Portland-sourced beans and teas to the Mainland place names sprinkled across the drink list.
Shared space and what to expect
The counter occupies a compact shared spot on the 808 Center’s third floor, adjacent to Cake M; Cake M's local listing confirms the bakery's presence in that building. Seating is limited and service is geared toward morning and lunch crowds, so guests should expect a tight, curated selection rather than a sprawling bakery case. For the latest hours and menu changes, the shop lists an Instagram handle of @thirdspacecoffeehawaii in its press materials.
Third Space is a small, morning-focused operation that will likely appeal to fans of single-origin pours and Pacific Northwest-style specialty drinks. If you are in the Ala Moana/McCully corridor and want something a little different with your commute, the 808 Center’s third floor now offers one more reason to climb the stairs or hit the elevator button.
