I'm five staring this, but my experience was four stars because they are soo busy and popular…read more Seems like this is the go-to for visitors and locals. We came to this location twice to get our morning food and coffee before exploring the island. I HIGHLY recommend online ordering!! The first time was a long wait out the door, ordering with staff at the counter was friendly and quick. You will get your hockey puck pager and return to pickup when paged. The second time we did online ordering, we almost did not return because of the crowd, but online ordering was easy and pickup was SOO much nicer. They are crowded because the food, coffee and staff are soo good. It is located on the main road with limited parking, there are inside and outside seating, but it is crowded. Bathrooms can get a little overwhelming, but they were clean and maintained in this older building. DO COME, but ORDER ONLINE.

First day in Kauai, and I'd been looking forward to a decent pour-over. I passed on Positive to…read morecome here. Mistake number one. No xbloom pour-overs being served, so I settled for pre-made drip. The barista was friendly enough but couldn't tell me anything about the coffees on her own menu -- origin, roast, process, nothing. She recommended a mac nut latte for my partner, which felt less like a recommendation and more like the only thing she was sure of. The drip came out fast and hot. That's the last nice thing I have to say. The latte comes from a second window, where a different employee was actively hostile. Busy morning, so I asked if the drink was mine. She snapped that my name was written on the cup. It was -- facing her. I was apparently supposed to read it through the cup. Here's the real problem: someone clearly put thought into the roasting side of this business, and then handed the entire customer-facing operation to people who received no training whatsoever. Not in the coffee, not in basic hospitality. You can teach someone to smile. You can teach them to answer a question without contempt. Nobody bothered. Average coffee, worse service, priced for people who won't be back anyway -- and given the volume of visitors, that model probably works fine for them. It won't work for me. Kauai has cafés run by people who are genuinely obsessed with what they're doing. Go find one of those. Serious coffee drinkers should walk right past this place.

Judy is not only a phenomenal pastry chef but such a kind person. We stumbled upon her stand at the…read moreKukui'ula farmer's market and ordered basically one of everything. Our favorite flavors were the Ube-filled croissant, the chocolate banana filled croissant and the macadamia nut sticky buns!!! yum! Unfortunately there are no photos to share because the five of us devoured them all. We were thrilled to be in town for two weeks so we can visit her twice! If you love baked goods, you won't be disappointed.

No longer in the green storefront, operating out of a grab and go where their kitchen is, 934…read moreKipuni Way- don't miss it! The hype on the Mac nut sticky buns is real So many yummy things to eat, both sweet and savory plus coffee

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!!

Best place for malasadas, coffee, and all your bakery goods! We kinda got here a little late, so…read morealot of their goods were out but we made the most out of it! We ordered some malasadas and the flying saucer. We also checked out their coffee. This is a delicious bakery using local ingredients, which I love!

June 2026 I ordered…read morefrom Island Craves via DoorDash. Long story short, the DD driver stole one of our orders. I called Island Craves and spoke to the owner. We both deduced the driver was a thief! The owner was super cool and chill and no one was to blame but DD. Regardless, we ordered the loco moco and it was DELICIOUS! Because of the DD mishap, the owner gave us 6 donuts. We came in the next day and grabbed some. The maple-bacon donut and Malasadas were pillowy and delicious. Thank you for the great food and wonderful customer experience.

Update/Response to business: Thank you for responding. Unfortunately, that isn't what we…read moreexperienced. No names were called when the food was brought out, and there were only two parties dining in the restaurant. The food was placed directly on the other table, where it was eaten while we waited another 20 minutes for our order to be remade. From what we observed, the other party appeared to know the staff and was not asked to pay while we were there. Mistakes happen, and as fellow business owners, we understand that. What disappointed us was how the situation was handled. We would have appreciated ownership of the mistake and an effort to make it right. We wish you and your business the best. Original review: We stopped here for a light lunch after the Fern Grotto tour. The iced coffee was very good, but unfortunately our dining experience was disappointing. When ordering, the employee at the counter seemed impatient while we looked over the menu, and the interaction felt rushed. We ordered fries, wings, two malasadas, and a loco moco without an egg. While waiting we ended up getting iced coffees. After waiting about 15-20 minutes, our food was brought to another group, even though it matched our order exactly. We had to point out the mistake ourselves. The other group proceeded to eat the entire meal we paid for while we waited another 20 minutes for our order to be remade. There was very little acknowledgment of the error, no meaningful apology, and no effort to make the situation right beyond offering us different food while we waited. We had already paid and ultimately asked for our meal to go. Mistakes happen, but how they're handled matters. Watching another table eat the meal we had ordered and paid for without anyone taking ownership of the situation made for a very uncomfortable experience. The wings and fries were average, the coffee was excellent, but based on the service and how this was handled, I would not recommend stopping here for a meal.

Highly recommend stopping by, the coffee was absolutely delicious, and the woman working there was…read moreincredibly kind and welcoming.

Best coffee ever!!! Ambiance is nice and clean, The lady…read morewho served us is super nice..I love it! Highly recommend.

I stopped in for breakfast and this place is the real deal if you want authentic Hawaiian comfort…read morefood. I ordered the chicken cutlets and the corned beef hash, and both were outstanding. The cutlets were perfectly crispy and seasoned just right, and the corned beef hash was easily some of the best I've had. It is rare to find a spot that handles the classics this well without making them feel heavy or greasy. The atmosphere is great and the portions are perfect for a high quality, filling meal. The staff is chill and friendly . If you're looking for a legitimate island breakfast, this is a must visit. I will definitely be back.

I grew up eating here, so this place is nostalgic to me. The chicken cutlet with gravy has always…read morebeen my comfort meal and it hasn't changed. Surprisingly everything still tastes the same. They still had desserts left in the fridge, so I grabbed the blueberry cream cheese pie and the pumpkin crunch. The blueberry was really good. It could use a little more blueberry but the crust and the overall taste was nice. I called ahead to place an order for pickup. What was nice is that they called me to let me know my order was ready. Really thoughtful and welcoming when I arrived.

Collab Cafe was recommended to us by a local and wow, it did not disappoint! We ordered the weekend…read morespecial brisket Benedict and the breakfast sandwich. We also got the daily lemonade and a honey latte. It was all incredible! The breakfast sandwich may have been the best I've ever had (and I've had a lot!) The ambience was chill - light and airy, and plenty of seating inside and out. The service was great too - very attentive and knowledgeable. Highly recommend checking this place out!

We were referred to this place because of their matcha! My oldest and I visited here once before…read moreour zipline adventure. She got an iced matcha and I got their take on an iced golden milk. Both drinks were delicious! But while we were there, we were looking at the rest of their menu and said we needed to come back to try their breakfast sandwich with house made spam! We ended up stopping by here again on our way out of town. My youngest got a muffin and my oldest and I split the Collab Brekkie Sammy and got their house made spam. It was phenomenal! I honestly wish we each got our own and didn't share! We were treated to a light rain while we were there and a beautiful rainbow upon leaving! Definitely check this place out! Aloha!

We hopped over from O'ahu for a quick Kauaʻi weekend getaway, and stopped here for lunch on the way…read moreto our Airbnb in Princeville. I've been dying to try their Big Island location on past trips but never made it happen. Since they don't take reservations, I was fully expecting a long wait arriving around 12:30 PM on a Friday, but we were pleasantly surprised to be seated right away. While most people sat in the covered patio area, we opted to sit right outside with our feet in the sand, because why not?! The beach view is unbelievable, and the breeze kept us perfectly comfortable without feeling too hot. Hubs and I were both craving fish, so I ordered the fish tacos and he got the fish and chips. Everything was so good! Honestly some of the best battered fish I've had in a really long time. Add in a cocktail to kick off the vacation, and it made for the ultimate welcome lunch to Kauaʻi. Between the food and the incredible vibes, this place set the perfect tone for our weekend trip. Will definitely be back!

My mom and I came here one night for dinner and then another night for drinks. This restaurant is…read morelocated inside the Kauai Shores Hotel and shares the same parking lot with the hotel. For dinner, we ordered the Hawaiian pizza and chef's veggies to share. The pizza was topped with kalua pork, pineapple, scallions, and a unique sauce. Pretty good. We wanted to eat some greens so we asked about the chef's veggies. It was roasted broccoli, bell pepper, and squash. Delicious and seasoned well. For drinks, I ordered a green-tini and my mom got a virgin lava lava flow. I actually preferred her drink over mine. The green-tini had a nice kick to it. Can definitely taste the jalapeño. The virgin lava lava flow was sweet and creamy. Perfect way to end the night! The restaurant and bar definitely get crowded, but there's plenty of space inside and outside. You can get a nice view of the beach. The weather is always good, so we sat outside. The bartender was also super kind and checked on us multiple times to see if we needed anything else. It can feel a little touristy, but I still think it's worth a visit.