When there's a line of locals besides tourists, must be good, right? That's E ala Cafe. Friendly,…read moreprompt service. I ordered the loaded avocado toast with bacon. It was AWESOME! On toasted sourdough bread with avocados, tomatoes, cucumbers, pickled red onions, and feta cheese and bacon added! So ono! My significant other had the Orlys Breakfast Croissant with spinach, tomato, scrambled eggs, ham, and havarti cheese. Both orders came with fresh dressed arugula to add to the dish or savor separately as a salad. Happy art on the walls, giving off local vibes. Will be back again!

OVERALL: 10/10!…read more LOCATION: They are in the shopping center on the corner, turn into the driveway just BEFORE the light, if you are coming from Kapa'a. (go slow) PARKING: Free parking in the shopping center lot MENU: Lots of options (see pictures) and they also have specials that change! We got a yogurt and poi bowl, and also an acai bowl. The table next to us got a breakfast burrito, and it was larrrrge. VIBE: Casual, quiet (7:45 am on a Saturday) Support a local business!!!

Best coffee on the island, some of the best coffee I have ever had. Loved to lick it up.read more

I always appreciate how friendly staff at Aloha Roastery are. Reminds me of Los Angeles with their…read moreminimal concrete interior - which could be a new change of pace for some. I wasn't the biggest fan of their matcha quality but what sold me was their kouign amann pastry!! The perfect side to your morning cup!!

Absolutely loved everything! The drinks were amazing, the food was delicious, and the pricing was…read morevery reasonable. Great quality and service all around -- highly recommend!

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!

We were originally going to go to a place nearby but ended up going here instead. You enter one…read moreside, place your order and are given a buzzer. There are large long tables specifically for their patrons. There's also a library of books that can be purchased or traded. The wait was not long at all. I ordered their chowder soup and the small Hawaiian Pizza. Small is more than enough for one person. Both tasted great. Even the crust. I also ordered a lemon bar and a choc macadamia cookie to go - very good. Im glad we stopped here!

Food rating - 6/10. Got half Provence, half Billie Holiday in a large size. Loved the topping…read moreflavors. Close to $40 -- not the cheapest pizza. Least favorite part was the crust.. I believe they make it out of Ulu/breadfruit (which is an awesome local inclusion) but the crust came out super hard. Whether we ate it fresh and hot, or microwaved the next morning, it made the pizza dense to eat. On the bright side, the ambiance and large menu makes it a buzzing place that I wouldn't mind stopping by again if I'm in the area.

Best açaí bowl in Kauai! Good blend of açaí fruit and toppings, well proportioned and great flavor!…read more Also have a great string space area, super cute!

Sunrise Coffee in Lihue, Kauai, quickly became my favorite coffee spot during our trip to the…read moreisland. The experience was delightful from start to finish. Friendly Atmosphere: The staff were incredibly welcoming. I had the pleasure of meeting one of the owners, who was so nice. When she asked why we were visiting, I mentioned it was my birthday, and she surprised me by writing "Happy Birthday" on my cup. Delicious Drinks: My favorite was the vanilla macadamia nut iced latte made with macadamia nut milk. My husband, who isn't a coffee drinker, enjoyed a smoothie recommended by the owner, which they developed during Covid. On another visit, he tried the POG juice, which was also fantastic. Charming Environment: The area is beautiful, and the truck itself is adorable. I regret not trying any of the food because it all looked delicious, as did their variety of coffee creations. Memorable Merchandise: I couldn't resist getting some merchandise featuring Rosie the cat, who was sweet and added to the charm. If you're visiting Kauai, Sunrise Coffee is a must-visit. The drinks are amazing, everyone is so nice, and if I lived there, I'd be a daily visitor. You won't be disappointed!

Best malasadas!! We found this spot and went early around 7am to be sure we could grab a couple of…read morefilled malasadas which they're famous for. We ordered the passion fruit, coconut, and 1 plain/non filled. We ended up ordering another coconut and a chocolate one as it was fresh out of the back. We also ordered 2 coffees. Coffees were good, but we really came for the malasadas and they did not disappoint. The staff was lovely, helpful, made great recs and friendly. There are a couple of tables inside so we sat and enjoyed them while talking with a few locals about how wonderful the Bakeshop is. Highly recommend coming early & we will definitely be back on our next trip to Kauai!!

Came here on a whim because we stopped at Pono Market and it was next door…read more WOW these croissants were legit. Freshly baked and they had some yummy savory options. We did the mushroom, onion, and Swiss. Highly recommended if you are a mushroom lover. Definitely recommended if you are a croissant fan like me. There were so many other pastries we could buy, but our stomach was only so full. They do run out so I recommend coming here early.

Most delicious spot for breakfast in town!!!…read more Everything including the service was top notch. Ordered an egg beni, scrambled eggs, french toast, cafecito & matcha and everything was cooked to perfection.

Girlfriend and I were pretty hopeful for this place but it was one of the bigger letdowns from our…read moretrip. We opted for the Kahlua Pulled Pork Sandwich, and it was mediocre at best. The sammich just didn't pack the level of flavor that one would expect. It came with a side of fries, which were actually not bad and pretty tasty. They were a little on the oily side but honestly, I wasn't even mad at that since I needed some flavor to come from somewhere. Food aside, the vibe of this place was definitely off. The person taking our order did not seem the be the friendliest person and came off rather stand-offish. Lastly, buyers beware. If you let it be known that you will be splitting a food item, they will charge you an additional $2.50. Typically, when places do this, it comes with a larger portion for each split of the dish, but this was not the case for us. They took the normal portion, charged as the additional fee, and have us no extra food. 2/5 and would not come back.