I stopped by here earlier this week for an afternoon pick me up. My father and I were driving…read morearound the southern portion of the Big Island and had stopped in Naalehu when I decided to see if there was a coffee shop nearby. Ka Lea Coffee came up and happened to be right across the street, which worked out perfectly. The shop is split into two rooms. One has the coffee bar where you order along with some beans for sale and a pastry case, while the other has a mix of comfortable and traditional seating. There also was a good amount of seating outside if that is your thing. After looking over the menu I decided to go with an americano with a splash of cream. The coffee here is Ka'u coffee and it was excellent. It was smooth and rich with a nice natural sweetness that paired really well with the cream. In hindsight, I probably should have bought some beans to take home. The bottom line for me is that I would head back here again in the future. The menu itself did not stand out, but that ended up being a good thing since it let the quality of the coffee speak for itself.

Excellent coffee, we love the butter mochi when they have it, and our kids love their banana bread,…read moreI love the ambiance nice spot to sit and sip on a great coffee, with great service.

I can't speak to the food, but the baked goods are divine! The malasadas in particular…read more The store is cute too and there's lots of room to roam around on the property. Definitely worth a fun little stop if you're passing through. Always a long line and it seems like service could be better, but you know what they say...island time baby!

We heard so much about this big shop that we definitely had to check it out. It was easy to find…read moreparking. This bake shop is the southern most bakery in the US. As soon as we entered the bake shop, we were astonished to find a long line. However, the line moved pretty quickly. I got the veggie avocado cheese sandwich. My husband got the fried fish plate. We also got a few Malassadas. This was like a fried doughnut. We got the mango, guava and pineapple flavors. My favorite was the pineapple one. The bread itself was super soft, and the pineapple jelly was super tasty. The mango pastry was also good, however, it was a bit dry for my liking. My veggie sandwich was packed with a variety of vegetables. The bread itself was very soft. I did have to add a bit of hot sauce, salt, and pepper because the sandwich itself did not have any flavor. My husband's dish also lacked flavor so he had to add a lot of hot sauce, salt and pepper. All in all, we had a great experience. The buns are a must try. They have plenty of outdoor spacing for seating. They also have a ton of interesting items to purchase. Given the historical relevance, this spot is a must visit.

It is always a pleasure to chat with Bob and Judy. Super nice owners who love what they do. Baked…read moregoods of exceptional quality. The brownies and cookies are the best that you won't find anywhere else in the area. 100% Ka'u coffee, amazing custom drinks made to order. I am always satisfied and drive miles to get my fix. Great location with convenient parking. A must-stop when in the area.

By chance as we were driving from the Green Sand beach to the Black sand beach we noticed this…read morequaint and adorable mobile coffee shop along the road and decided to swing in! Boy were we in for an unexpected treat!! Both Bob and Judy were so incredibly nice and welcoming and the coffee was incredible! We love getting our same order, iced coffee with whole milk, from each new spot to see how we like them and we were more than impressed! This is a must, if you see them stop, trust me you won't be disappointed!

Drove pass and decide to take a quick stop. They have a food truck and the cafe sells a lot of…read moretheir coffee and for non coffee drinkers (they have hot chocolate and chai latte). Coffee have more of a nutty smell and taste and was good. They also sell a lot of honey, moisturizer lotion body butter and of course their coffee. Staff were very nice and the place is very clean and nice. We went and explore the farm a bit and saw some cool coffee bean plant.

As a city tourist we need to break norms and try new things or you miss diamonds in the ruff like…read morethis place. We had coffee which they offered samples of first. I don't know what we are drinking on the mainland but it is certainly not this opulant brew they serve here. Miranda encouraged us to walk the farm so we could see the beans, which was a lot of fun.

The most amazing little mac farm and coffee stand on Hawaii island. The samples of both the nuts…read moreand coffee are the difference that will convince you to get a bag or more of the tastiest mac nuts and purest Ka'u coffee. Just remember to share the mac nuts and coffee with your family and friends! You may not want to but you can order online and have them shipped anywhere.

Not much to see here but when it comes to perfectly roasted macadamia nuts, we haven't found a…read morebetter spot. We've been here twice over the last two years and my wife continues to rave about your offerings. We always leave happy with some local fruit and coffee as well.

I first came across Ka'u local buzz coffee and Paradise Meadows a couple of years ago and decided…read morethat this was the best coffee I've ever had. Same for the Mac Nuts. I immediately subscribed to their newsletter so I could keep up to speed on what they where offering. In a recent trip to Hawaii, we were finally able to visit in person and it was a fun experience. Enthusiastic staff, lots of laughter, delicious fruit slushies, Art Gallery with featured local artists, penny the pig, baby ducks, parrots that would squawk at you until you engaged in conversation. Premium Kau Coffee, Macnuts, chocolate, short bread, slushies, pizza (on the day we were there) made by two Italian guys. Yes please! After we gorged on free samples and margarita pizza, we went on a shopping spree at the well stocked gift shop (not sure if that's the correct term, maybe farmstand?). Since we spent a certain amount on goodies, a discount was given along with free shipping to Alaska (what?!?). It makes me so happy just knowing that places like this exist. My only regret about stopping is that because we were in go, go, go mode to get to a birthday party, we didn't spend nearly enough time here as I would've liked. Next time!

This is a must-see stop on the way to South Point. Admission is free, and you can wander the…read moregrounds filled with lush plants, birds, and an art gallery. Grab a bite from the food truck or enjoy the samples in the store. The macadamia nuts are absolutely addictive, and the thoughtfully crafted honey is just as incredible. We left a generous tip for our sample guru and went home with bags of macadamia nuts and a variety of honey. Everyone was so friendly and knowledgeable, and I loved learning how the honey develops its unique flavors. Best of all, it feels great to support local farmers!

Small market. Several Asian and Filipino items, frozen fish, and some produce. There's a variety of…read morefrozen in a series of freezers. Also had it's own ka'u coffee. A good choice for stuff you aren't likely to find in KTA or Safeway. But it is limited selection, so I can't go to 5 stars.

They fit a lot in a small place. Love the selection of fruits and veggies. The people there are…read moresuper friendly and helpful.

The macchiato I ordered was so good, I had to go back into the shop to ask what kind of beans they…read moreused in their espresso. I cannot describe my utter relief when he told me it was the one I had already bought. It was the medium dark roast for those who are interested (I know you are). The beans were phenomenal in my moka pot for stove top espresso.

We stopped by Ka'u Coffee Mill during a tour of Kona. I was thinking when I booked it that I would…read moreget to learn about the mill itself and the coffee but it was just a quick stop unfortunately. The smell when you walk into the small gift shop is great. I got an iced latte and bought some coffee beans along with a t-shirt. The coffee tastes very smooth which would be expected since it's known as some of the best in the world in the Kona area. Definitely worth a stop if you're nearby.