Prepare to be FULL. The turn off is pretty nondescript, but the spot is tucked away across the road…read morefrom the Whalers General Store. The views are spectacular, being surrounded by nature. When I went there even happened to be some live music. It made for a lovely family friendly ambiance I got the "Next Level" bowl with additional soursop - Pros: way more filling than I expected. The peanut butter and coconut chunks definitely added heft. I loved the texture of the coconut chunks that added a chunky bite, whereas the granola added a light crisp. The textures were really fun to eat. The açai base wasn't overly sweet - Cons: aside from banana, any other fruit is additional $2.50, which is pretty pricey. In total, my bowl came to $20. It was unfortunate that the soursop wasn't fruit chunks, but instead a puree In addition to the standard menu, today they had a special bowl with assorted fruit on top, yum. No full service washrooms on site, only porta potty

We stopped here in our way back to the hotel. It's right off the highway so it's very easy to miss…read moreif you're not looking out for it. The portion sizes are very large and shareable. I got the King Kong and there was a ton of toppings for an acai bowl. We had a large party so it did take some time for the shaved iced but the acai bowls were served quickly. I recommend getting the acai bowls over the shaved iced. There are better shave ice places on the island. There are a ton of benches as well to eat!!

We just spent a week in Kauai and made four trips to Java Kai…read more The Mocha Maui Latte is really good. Chocolate, coconut syrup, and coffee, what's not to love? It's like drinking a Mounds bar. The breakfast burrito is really good. The blueberry muffins are so good we are taking 4 hone with us. (Only four because that's all they had left). The staff is super friendly! They are usually busy so they plan to wait a bit, but it's worth it. Free street parking was available each time we were there.

After going ourselves, we can see why Java Kai is such a staple. Located right in the heart of…read moreKapa'a, this is the island-cafe aesthetic you're looking for. Bright colors, outdoor seating, and tropical inspiration added to the menu. Their coffee was SO GOOD. And the dishes we tried were delicious as well. The ambiance really makes this place great and this staff is well trained and great at their jobs. There was a line when we got there and a line when we left, so I would assume that's pretty typical. Expect a rush but enjoy the wait because it's worth it.

A bus turned in to coffee shop. The gals here were very nice and helpful. One of them realized…read morethat I didn't like my coffee and asked if I needed it to be sweeter without me saying anything. The coffee price is a little steep, but I thought it was pretty good. I got my iced and didn't taste any sourness to it. I've noticed at other places, when you get an iced coffee, there's a hint of sourness. Parking here was not an issue as it's shared with other establishments. I'm not sure of the time we went, but I did noticed Kauai not being busy at all. Compare to the last 2 times I've been here, this 3rd time, it hasn't been busy. Which I enjoyed.

Cute food truck that serves coffee, tea, and bagels. I ordered an iced matcha ($8). The menu says…read moreit's ceremonial grade. It was unsweetened, which isn't bad but I did wish I ordered it with a little syrup. There's a few chairs outside to sit and wait. A small line formed to wait for your order, so I do think this is a popular spot!

Food is good but the menu prices are deceiving. Want cheese? Extra. Want dressing on your salad?…read more Extra. Want more tartar sauce for 3 piece fish & chips? Extra. I ordered chef salad with Italian dressing but they never told me they ran out. I can't eat dry salad so I asked for a to go box. You guessed it - extra! No aloha - we will not be returning!

There's not too many food places in the area, so we were pretty limited in our options. Truth be…read moretold, the person who took our order wasn't friendly at all, and the burgers were simply "fine". I compared it to eating a 4th of July burger: serviceable, but nothing worth mentioning. There's only outdoor seating, so if you're planning on eating here around sunset, get ready for mosquitoes too.

Good food and coffee. We ordered the French toast and…read moreavocado toast which was very delicious and flavorful. That being said, the plates had really small portions. Would've liked a little more on my plate for $18+. Also, we sat on the right side next to the windows, our food was being harassed by flys...so if y'all could please keep the flys out that would be awesome. Overall, had a great experience! Will be back again.

Came twice. First time we were there at around 7am and there was a wait but not too bad. Came again…read moreat around 10 and the line was out the door. This place is very popular. The vibe is nice, clean, friendly staff. We got a strawberry matcha milk, 2 Mac nut lattes, 2 breakfast burritos with Portuguese sausage, and a cinnamon roll. The good: the coffee was great, both iced and hot it was consistently good. The cinnamon roll was a cross between a roll and a muffin and that combo is pure genius . The icing was generous and not overly sweet, we loved it. Strawberry matcha milk was delicious, smooth, and creamy. The meh: the burritos were just okay , the man hero cheese added an odd tart flavor that didn't seem to fit and the Portuguese sausage was ground and lacked flavor. I would have preferred sliced sausage . Not terrible just not worth getting again. Overall, I would recommend this place.

Want a simple, healthy, and tasty breakfast or snack? I love their Papaya Boat! I've been eating…read moreout a lot and my gut needed some rebalancing... They have a lot of yummy pastries with GF options. The staff are friendly and kindly recommend their favorites. Cute store with a chill vibe. Patio with seating in the back and plenty of parking.

Came here twice just for the Malasadas! First off the friendly vibes of the staff are superb. They…read morealso have a very good vegan menu for items that can't really be found elsewhere (vegan lox bagel, breakfast sandwich). Everything was super yummy and solid. I'd opt for the Malasadas without the filling and hit the mochi option. They were a bit better on their own.

Great place to fuel up before a hike or break up a drive. It's right off 56, so it doesn't put you…read moreout too far from a planned schedule. Smoothies are reasonably priced ($8.50-$10) and service was fast. The tasty tropical smoothie was SO TASTY (mango, pineapple, papaya, banana, guava juice). Came here around 2 on a Wednesday afternoon post hiking, and this hit the spot!

Pros: good quality juices and reasonably priced. Menu offers a good variety…read more Cons: aggressive geckos will approach your food despite your presence. Be careful, geckos are spoiled and will jump from plants to get to you.

Why write a review when the coffee shop is so good and already has 4.9 stars? Well... because I…read morewant to make sure I remember to come back here next time I visit! All the cold-foam matchas are excellent. The avocado toast is excellent! The people are very nice and quick. The coffee's are really good too. The only negative I can give this place is that since it is popular, lots of people know about it and it can get busy... but still TOTALLY WORTH IT! Every morning we get up, go get a matcha or coffee and sit on the beach to read. What a perfect way to start each day of a vacation!

Terrific food and awesome value compared to all the other coffee places around here. The folks here…read moreare super friendly and speedy! Lots of seating outside the shop. Sucks that we only discovered this place on our last day, would have come daily had we known. Sonesta and Marriott guests, DON'T pay the ridiculous prices at the hotel... take a nice walk over to KIND COFFEE to get your fix at and give business to the local business owner. Keep up the great work KIND COFFEE...see you next time!

Matt, the owner, is the quintessential joyful coffee guy. You can tell he loves what he does, and…read morehe puts his deep roasting knowledge into every cup. Prices are refreshingly reasonable by island standards, and the daily homemade muffins are always worth checking out. Need proof it's good? Just look at the line. It's full of locals and visitors alike who know where to get a great cup of coffee.

Ube latte was my fav, not as sweet as I thought it was going to be, well-balanced. Definitely going…read moreback

Kilauea Bakery and Pizzeria was the best breakfast we had on the trip. It's a bakery, so you order…read moreat the counter and find your own seat, and the food is excellent. We loved the older Hawaii vibe of the area too; it has a real local, laid-back feel. We tried the veggie stromboli, some pastries, the granola, and tea lattes; all of it was great. Highly recommend if you're in the area.

There's plusses and minuses here. Service was fine - no complaints there. The place is Hawaii…read morecasual with expectations otherwise, so ambiance was fine too. Let's get to the food. I've now tried several things from the pizzeria and bakery that were somewhat flawed: pizza crust that was too bready (AP flour with inadequate kneading?), guava macaroon that was over baked, a cupcake with a cake part that was too heavy and dense (often a sign of over mixing). I'm positive on the oatmeal cookies - toothsome and tasty. Chocolate chip cookies were good, éclair was tasty (proper dough texture and a delicate coconut(?) pastry crème filling), as were pizza toppings. So it's a mixed bag of results that gives this place only three stars in my book. The pizza dough is the worst offender - if you are a bakery and a pizzeria you ought to know better.