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    HiCO

    4.4 (777 reviews)
    Closed 6:30 am - 7:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Ube latte
    Michael W.

    Chill place to hang out or get some work done. We got their Kona pour over, lilikou lime refresher, and ube latte with oat milk. The Kona pour over wasn't bitter or sour, pretty good! The lilikou lime refresher was also good. Not overly sweet, good amount of bubbles, passion fruity and a very light hint of lime. The ube was alright, we couldn't really taste the ube flavor. We came back another day and got their matcha latte with oat milk (sweetened), loaded spam musubi, and avocado toast. The matcha latte was not our favorite, it had a weird macadamia(?) and stevia taste to it, not entirely sure what it was but it threw off the matcha flavor for us. The loaded spam musubi was very dense, but pretty good. The avocado toast was very good. Huge bread slice and lots of toppings!

    Jennifer C.

    This is a really cute spot in Kona. Service was pretty quick, and there was lots of seating inside and out. I love that they served your drinks in a real glass!! They had a good variety of fun island flavors, I went with an iced haupia latte and it was delicious. I also got a spam musubi that I forgot to take a photo of, but that was not as memorable as the coffee. I would come back here next time :)

    Elvi T.

    Super friendly staff and it's a nice spot to work or study from (saw a few people with laptops). But the drinks are awful. Pretty sure they were burnt. I got the ube latte and my husband got a cortado and we threw both away after a few sips. The chia oat was average, quite pricey for what it is / can make at home. Given just a tablespoon of granola. Pass.

    Brittany P.

    I got the ube latte and it was amazing! The atmosphere here was cute! Indoor outdoor set up and the vibe was super cute. I'd recommend

    Cold brew with cold foam
    Lexy M.

    We went to HiCo in April 2026 (late review). HiCo was my favorite coffee shop we visited. The cold brew was strong and the pick me up I needed. I wish we would have ate here bc the menu sounded fabulous. The store was so cutie and the staff was sooo friendly. I wish I could go daily hahaha their merch was also so cute! The hat I got there was so cute and I get so many compliments on it back home.

    Iced Haupia Latte
    MaZe F.

    12 oz. Iced Haupia Latte for $8 Friendly service and my drink was ready pretty quick! Delicious!

    Ube cold brew
    Sean G.

    Staff was friendly and polite as we had no idea what we wanted. We were not caffeinated yet. Drinks were very good. I loved my Ube cold brew. The wife got the local pollen, honey latte. Play some screen and nice music was not too loud. Definitely place. Nice to sit down. Relax and enjoy yourself.

    16 oz Iced Ube Latte
    Tab Y.

    We stopped by on a Friday morning around 7:30am. There were about six patrons already dining and enjoying their drinks while working or chatting with friends. A small line started to form when we got there -- it seemed they were mostly tourists! The cashier was very nice when he took our order. We ordered the following: Iced 16 oz Lilly Latte - 5/5 it had a subtle taste with the Ube to smooth out the grainy taste of matcha. If you're more of a traditionally sweet drink girlie, I would recommend this drink. Iced 16 oz Ube Latte - 3/5 the Ube latte was really smooth. I've just noticed that a lot of the Hawaiian coffee shops do not overly sweeten their drinks, so I wasn't a huge fan of this one. I think you'd like it if you are a true coffee drinker and wanted an Ube twist. 2 Slices of Hico Avocado Toast - 4/5 probably one of the best bites I've had in Hawaii. Super fresh with a nice vinegarette on the greens. Great crunch on the toast. It might've been better with a little balsamic or some POG jam or something. Nonetheless, still good. We probably could've shared 1 slice between the two of us. Loaded Spam Musubi - my only comparison was the Musubi Cafe IYASUME from Waikiki, so this was a different take on the classic Musubi. It was topped with kewpie mayo and sriracha sauce. It might've been better with some unagi sauce as well. We didn't get to eat this until later because we were stuffed from the avocado toast. When we had it, it wasn't bad! It just wasn't something that needs to be purchased at HiCO. Generally, it seemed pretty busy at the cafe and lots of landscapers were working in the area, disturbing the quiet morning. We sat outside, enjoying the cool breeze and waited about 7-15 minutes for our order. The drinks came out a little sooner. All in all, I would recommend HiCO. They had a solid menu with decadent drinks and appetizing bites.

    Ube Latte
    An L.

    The ube flavor drinks were amazing! The ube flavor was so delicious and paired so well with the coffee! Great ambiance and amazing service!

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    Jason F.

    I stopped by here earlier this week for my morning coffee. Whenever I go on vacation I try to hit up a new coffee shop every morning and on this day I ended up at HiCO Coffee. We had just landed on the Big Island from Maui and after checking Yelp, this spot came up. This particular location is in the Brew strip mall and has both a front and back entrance. Inside there is a good amount of merchandise for sale, a live edge coffee bar, some surfboards, and interesting artwork on the walls. There is also seating both inside and outside, with more available outside. After looking over the menu I decided on a 20 oz iced ube latte. The menu described it as a homemade ube syrup topped with your choice of milk and Hawaiian espresso. It took a little while before I had my drink and was on my way. The latte was definitely interesting. I did not get much sweetness from it and instead noticed more of an earthy flavor along with a slight mineral-like note. I would not say it was bad, but it was not my favorite flavor profile. On the plus side, the coffee itself came through well and had a smooth and clean taste. The bottom line for me is that I would head back here again in the future. I like that they make their own ube syrup and would be interested in trying it again to see if this was typical. Either way, the coffee itself was good and I would like to try some of their other drinks like a haupia or honey and bee pollen latte.

    Strawberry frappe and ube latte
    Chloe O.

    I always have to stop here when ever I'm in kona. I love the ambiance and just the setting of it all. Menu is easy and clear to read, not overwhelming. I love love love their ube latte, I was debating on trying something new but ended up going right back. I also went with the strawberry frappe and that was really good too. I'll be stopping by again tomorrow before I leave.

    Ube cold foam with Kona cold brew
    Candice H.

    Definitely one of my favorite copy shops on the island. Very cute shop with ube options. They have indoor and outdoor seating, and it is so inviting. I got a cold brew with ube cold foam and loved it. This reduces the overly sweetness and sugary side of their regular ube drink. I really wanted to try their ube cookie but opted for a lemon poppyseed bar instead. I really wanted to try their musubi and thought I was going to at another time. Next time!

    Mint Matcha Latte
    Heather R.

    I visited HiCo twice during my recent visit to the island. Honestly, the drinks were just as delicious as 2023. Their ube topped iced matcha latte was the bomb. Their service is great and there's lots of indoor and outdoor seating. Overall, I highly recommend this coffee shop.

    Ube Iced Latte

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    How's the parking?

    There is plenty of parking right near the cafe and although the parking lot can get a bit busy you'll generally be able to find a spot.

    I would like to go there at the beginning of my island tour, is there a restroom inside the store?

    Not inside of the store, but there are stalls in the middle of the "strip mall" by the chicken place

    I really want to stop by! Do you take American express?

    They have square so they can accept all major credit cards.

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