Stopped on our way to the volcano national park from Kona and coffee was great they used coffee…read moreiced cubes in the iced coffee! burrito was also great! They freshly made blueberry scones which we demolished fresh out the oven!

Food was good [had some baked goods options too that I had to pass up], reasonably priced for the…read morerural part of the Big Island, and the place was clean & well-kept [ even if I and a few other drop-ins from the Belt Road made the local patrons feel a bit crowded :-) ].

Impossible to forget, but easy to miss. 100% worth the stop!…read more While I'd previously driven past it without noticing, I'm so happy I got to experience Honua's Coffee House. Overall, the staff was awesome, the drinks were delicious and it's great for quick stops and longer meetups alike. The ambience totally fits the vibe of that area- chill, relaxing and welcoming.

I have an iced vanilla honey latte and it was delicious. It wasn't very sweet. I need to call and…read moreask the brand of honey and coffee because it was so good. The honey was locally sourced. I literally stopped twice in one day!!

Pretty good grocery store for being far from the cities…read more They have decent prices, and a wide variety of goods. I like that they have some health food (alternative) options besides the big brands. They also have a great variety of local products. Additionally they have fresh local ahi tuna!

If I could give zero respect , I would. The woman at the register is consistently rude. She never…read moresays a word, doesn't acknowledge us, just rings things up like we're a bother. Happens every time. Super uncomfortable vibe. Then again it's kind of the only place close for a lot of people.

This was one of the stops on the way to the volcano. It was recommended by a coworker of mine, so I…read morewas glad the stop was part of our tour. They're known for their sweetbread and malasadas, but they also have hot food and ice cream. We shared one of their pork platters. It was pretty good. Pork was super tender! There were 2 portions of pork, which seemed a lot, but I was left wanting more. We also got one guava malasada. This one is just their flavored sweet bread, coated with sugar, no filling. It was so light, fluffy, and delicious! Not heavy or oily. Dare I say these are better than Leonards in Waikiki? I regretted just getting one, because getting in that line again to order more would take too long. Oh that's another thing... Your mindset needs to be on island time because you will wait more than 10 minutes for your food. The place is small, but the property is huge. All dining is outdoor in their patio and two gazebo-like structures. There are two lines to place your order, which helps with the crowd: one by the main door, and the other by the patio. If you like up by the main door, you'll find all their sweet bread loaves, rolls, and snacks. If you line up by the patio, you'll find their pastry case. Either way, you're doomed to pick up more than you came there for. This place is a must! Make the drive. It's so worth it!

A tale of two experiences…read more.. The service? Let's just say the malasadas were warmer than the welcome. We asked for the custard-filled malasadas and the aunties in front ranted "why everyone calls it custard, it's not custard, it's vanilla" in a very annoyed voice. We also felt a little rushed while ordering, which caught us off guard. I was expecting a little more aloha and a little less hurry. Now the malasadas? Oh my goodness... absolutely worth the trip. Call it vanilla, call it custard--I honestly don't care because it was delicious. Soft, fluffy, filled with creamy goodness. I'd happily come back for the malasadas. Hopefully next time the aloha is as warm as the pastries. Mahalo!

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!

Oh how I love this adorable coffee shop, the people, the service, and the coffee! I'm so fortunate…read moreto have them just up the road from me, which is also dangerous for my waistline, ha. They grow coffee at a decently high elevation and their Geisha coffee is so special that it has won numerous awards including best Ka'u coffee this year (2026)! Apparently, it's a unique, delicate coffee tree from Panama that is currently priced at the shop for $75 a bag (a bargain given the difficulties harvesting it and compared to Kona prices). There's plenty of parking, so come check them out and stock up on yummy Central and South American meals and gifts if you're in the neighborhood! (Note that they were able to reopen quickly after Hurricane Lala this month due to their location and solar power.)

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.

You want "REAL" coffee?? Well this is the place to go! Home grown coffee.. It's the best! The…read moreworkers are friendly and they greet you with a smile! Check it out, I'm sure you'll enjoy that cup of coffee to the last sip!

I have been shopping at this market for over a decade, I've had really good experience and really…read morebad. One bad experience I had was regarding a frappe I purchased. I was riding on a moped so I never tried it untill I got back to my destination which was home. Inside of the shake was a plastic spoon that had been ran threw the blender so many shredded plastic pieces filled my frappe. I was pretty upset. O had been looking forward to it. It costs 7$ and is probably not even 16 ounces. I brought it back to the market and I was met with aggravated cashier yelling me she isn't giving me money I didn't get a replacement either. I use to get these often but I don't since.

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.

Great quality, coffee and wonderful service. Great baked items as well - we will definitely be back…read morenext time. We are on this side of the island.

Come across this Yelp reviews, so thank you to all that posted... so, I figured I must as well...be…read morecareful not to drive by it, we saw the colorful truck up on the hill on our way back to Kona... we are starving after hitting green beach and the black beach...a party of 6, 2 of us first time visiting the island.. The lady who took our order was the sweetest, we enjoyed an appetizer of fresh macadamia nuts, cracking a few was fun! We ordered Pad Thai with chicken spicy, fried rice with pork, Loco Moco, pulled pork sandwich, veggie stir fry, pad Thai mild spicy... just in case we gobble down everything. Oh and BTW portable John available was the best one in the area

five stars because they EARNED it!…read more best thai on island for sure. service was polite, friendly and relatively quick! staff was awesome, extra thumbs up to you guys for verifying level of spice, i like it hot! had the tom yum with coconut milk and rice.. all of the veggies were soooo fresh and delicious, the only bummer is that we didn't order more. they had an outdoor picnic area that's covered if i remember right. i will definitely be back, thanks for the great experience:)

I absolutely love staying at the South Kona Coffee Estate and Retreat. Great ambiance and lovely…read morepeople. Brad and Linda make you feel right at home! My favorite place to stay on Hawaii.

Oh yea, don't forget the Sweet Ruby Red Grapefruit! A Five…read moreStar Treat! The Estate & Retreat has too many Types of Fruits to even remember!