SUCH good food. We got the pineapple french toast and the taro Saturn burger, and my non- vegetarian boyfriend said it was the best veggie burger he's ever had (also it had delicious pickles on it so that's a big plus). I also got the frozen hot chocolate which was fantastic as well. It's great if you're not into coffee but want something chocolaty and cold. The pastries also looked great so I'll need to try that when I come back. read more

Java Kai Kauai - Saturn burger and frozen hot chocolate - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

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Overall a stop you need to do just cause how popular it is in my opinion. Went on a Saturday at 9 am. I see why the hype is there, solid breakfast sandwich and pretty good coffee but we wait roughly an hour for the food and 20 minutes for the coffee... Probably wouldn't go again unless it doesn't look very busy but just make sure to ask about the wait to set expectations cause it looked like a couple parties in the past and this day were thrown off by the wait time (even with the order ahead). Burger was a little burnt but still good. I would go back for the matcha since they were out and reviews say it's good! Overall good just not for a more than 20 min wait. read more

Java Kai Kauai - Breakfast Sandi, little burnt but 8/10! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

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Really extensive drinks menu, I loved the Mac Nut Latte with Mac Nut milk! The prices here are high (the MN drink is $8 with the $1.5 up charge for the the MN milk) but it's vacation so #Yolo lol All the food we tried was fresh, delicious and fueled us up for the day. read more

Java Kai Kauai - L- Pulled BBQ Kalua Pork Sandwich B- Power Bowl ( subbed bacon for pork) R- Tropical Waffles - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

DRINK WAS SITTING ON TOP OF COFFEE MACHINE. Ordered online at 9:45 am. Checked with employee at 10:15 am, she said they're still working on it. At 10:30 am, finally another employee checked in with me who then grabbed my coffee from on top of the coffee machine that was sitting there for who knows how long. So disappointing. read more

Such a cute spot in Kapaa town with great gluten free options. My matcha latte was good and the gluten free turkey sandwich and sweet potato salad hit the spot for lunch. We'll definitely be back for a casual lunch again. read more

Java Kai Kauai - gluten free sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

Amazing coffee and smoothie selections!! The pastries are sweet and citrusy with some delicious caramel and chocolate options as well. I added coconut syrup to my macadamia nut latte and was very impressed. My dad tried a strawberry banana smoothie because he didn't want all the extra fruit, but wasn't too impressed by the flavor profile. I would suggest just getting one of their options instead of customizing the smoothie like we did. The meals looked and smelled fantastic! read more

Java Kai Kauai - Lilikoi Tart - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

Absolutely crazy wait for the most bland breakfast burrito I've had in my life. And it was $18. Paying for a boiled potato and an egg in a tortilla. No flavor whatsoever. read more

Five stars from a boots-on-the-ground cowboy visiting paradise. Walked into Java Kai looking like I'd taken a wrong turn off the ranch and ended up in Hawaii -- and I'm glad I did. That iced vanilla latte was the real deal. Cold, smooth, strong enough to put a little giddy-up in your step, but mellow like island trade winds. Not sugary fluff. Just good, honest coffee with a touch of sweet. And those egg bites? I'd ride a long trail for those again. Warm, fluffy, packed with flavor, and just right for a man who likes breakfast to mean something. Simple. Solid. No drama. The vibe is laid back island style, but the quality is serious. Friendly folks, quick service, and the kind of place you'd tip your hat to on the way out. From Oregon dust to Kauai sand -- this cowboy approves. read more

Delicious bakery items and perfect coffee drinks! Excellent customer service! Outside seating was great! read more

Java Kai Kauai - Perfect coffee drinks and delicious food! Mother's Day outing! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

Saying it's mid is being generous. 15 minutes for a breakfast burrito that was 80% potatoes for 18$ and zero flavor is criminal.. I live on Maui so I'm pretty jaded for breakfast spots for half the price and infinitely better and actually local sourced but this is just sad. Maybe their other options are better but based on something that should be easy to make well I'm not gonna try again. read more

Drinks are amazing and is a must stop place to go. This location for Java Kai definitely is the busiest one we've been to and seating may be tough, but the quality of their smoothies and coffee is worth it. The vibe inside is energetic with customers having a good time and the barista making little jokes with the customers. Service is pretty fast despite the amount of people there. Just make sure you check the drink you pick up on the cup because there might be a few and accidentally grab the wrong one read more

A spot to check out! Blown away with the rebel bagel sandwich along with the Saturn burger (that I forgot to get a picture of). Went right after catching sunrise and this place got a rush in the morning but the food and drinks were great. Loved the ice Maui mocha along with their cup designs. Lots of options to choose from and seating inside and outside the cafe as it can get crowded. Overall would definitely want to come back! read more

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They stopped putting roast dates on their beans so we don't know what we're buying. Ideal window for grinding fresh roasted beans is two weeks. How old are the beans my wife purchased from them for me, who knows. I tried it anyways it's clear they add fragrant oil to the roast process - shame! Coffee purists, stay away. read more

Our absolute favorite coffee shop on the island. We've been coming for years and it's just as good every time. The lilikoi cheesecake is a must, nothing compares. Every coffee drink we've tried has been fantastic. The branding is super cool, and the staff is chill. The space is tight, so expect to squeeze while you wait, but totally worth it. read more

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The coffee is strong and delicious. Had the iced Mac Nut Latte. Açaí bowl had fresh ingredients. Burrito was also good but we ordered it with bacon and it didn't come with bacon. Didn't want to wait for new order. Popular spot on the island with waves of people coming in at various times of day. Recommend if at Kapa'a. read more

Java Kai Kauai - Açaí Bowl (veg/GF) Açaí Bowl (veg/GF) Açaí Bowl (veg/GF) Breakfast Burrito - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

Cute little spot in Kapaa. Service was super friendly, but the wait was really long! It took a good 30 minutes for one coffee, an acai bowl and bagel. I recommend coming here when they open to avoid the line out the door. The guava cheesecake was hands down the BEST. I would come back here just for that. Super super good, it was my favorite dessert on this trip. read more

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Cute little shop, but be prepared, it gets crazy busy! And... be prepared to wait! Coffee is delicious, but they have limited appliances to keep up with the volume of customers, causing the long wait time. read more

My husband and I went for breakfast and coffee, just drip nothing fancy. Bear with me, if you're interested...Coffee was nearly cold. I told one of the baristas and she said she would stick it in the microwave (what?). After its time in the microwave, it was still barely warm but she said a fresh brew would be ready in 6 minutes. Our food came out and it was delicious. Back I went to get our fresh coffee and same barista looked irritated and asked me to bring my (paper) coffee cup which was still full of cold (and not so great) coffee. I dumped the coffee in the trash and handed her my cup and she said, "Next time, please don't put liquids in the trash." There won't be a next time, I can assure you. read more

This is for the açaí bowl and the mango scone, their other food looks fantastic. $16 for a pretty sorry ass açaí bowl that only had 2 pineapples and a skimp serving of bananas, i tried to add dragon fruit but they said i couldn't. The fuck?! I didn't even finish this shit as the açaí had no flavor. Only thing good were the macadamia nutz. Mango scone was dry and doughy, the actual mango fruit was damn near non-existent so i was basically just eating bread ahhahaha cheeeowwwww no shoots braaaahhh read more

Easily the best coffee spot we tried in Kauai. They open at 6am, one of the earliest places we could find without going to Starbucks. The coffee tastes so much better and the drinks are made with such care. The staff are all so friendly too. I get the Maui Mocha, but the nitro cold brew is also phenomenal. We haven't tried the pastries but we definitely will before we leave. I'm certain this is the only place we will get coffee up until we have to leave. Definitely recommend if you're nearby. read more

Java Kai Kauai - Menu - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

I've eaten breakfast here on two different Kauai trips and the food is amazing. Breakfast burritos were basically perfect (as Californians we are very critical about this food haha) and had fresh ingredients, crispy bacon, and a delicious sauce for dipping. The power bowl is also a great option. I had never had pimento cheese, but turns out this tastes amazing with potatoes. The line is long first thing in the morning but most people are only getting coffee. Our food order only took about 15 minutes. read more

Java Kai Kauai - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

Cute little coffee shop on Kuhio hwy. They roast their own beans. Ordered a latte with vanilla syrup that they make in house. Delicious. Many places on the island make the espresso drinks far too hot with a burnt, awful taste akin to diner coffee. Java Kai gets it just right. I've had a lot of coffee between big island and Kauai. Java Kai is my third favorite. You won't be disappointed. read more

Java Kai was cute. Conveniently located and has serveral breakfast options from waffles and breakfast sandwiches to fresh fruit and smoothie bowls. It was definitely one of the much more expensive places we went paying $9 for lattes and $17 for our sandwich that was very good, however it was bacon, eggs and a tomato slice. The service was fine. Nice. We didn't get our coffees until long after our food was gone but the coffee itself was very good. Dark and bold, not over sweetened by syrups or flavors and we did not order half sweet. I do recommend ordering a chocolate latte or something with chocolate because the chocolate flavor was different. Darker and richer like they used real cacao. read more

Java Kai Kauai - Croi-Sean-Wich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

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Java Kai is a great spot for a coffee and/or breakfast in Kapaa. It's a very popular spot and they usually have a line so go early or order online for pickup if you want to avoid the lines. There's a small indoor seating area or a small outdoor area. Like a typical coffee shop you order at the counter then take your number and they'll drop the food at your table and the coffee is called at the end of the bar when ready. I was surprised how long it took for my iced latte to come out. My food had been delivered to our outdoor table about 5 minutes before my coffee was ready, which was pretty inconvenient given that you have to walk in to grab your coffee, I wish that they would have delivered the coffee to the table knowing about the slow down and that we had to leave our food to grab our coffee. I highly recommend the feta mo betta bagel, it's delicious and a good serving! I saw many people ordering the waffle and thought that looked delicious as well, I'll have to try it next time. My friend got the seasonal mango jam ricotta toast and thought it was good but only one piece of bread for $14 seems too expensive. read more

Java Kai Kauai - Feta Mo' Betta - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

The only reason this is getting 3 stars is because of the breakfast burrito with bacon, just based off the drinks I'd give it 1 star. We got a macadamia latte with macadamia milk and a blended Maui mocha. The macadamia latte was extremely bitter for a latte and the blended mocha had WAY too much chocolate. The burrito on the other hand was delicious so it wasn't a total fail of an outing, but I wouldn't bother with the drinks. read more

Sharp decline in ambiance, cleanliness, food quality and atmosphere! We used to really enjoy Java Kai. I work in Kauai twice a year and stay a week or more each time. Most of my work is in this area so this was a regular stop. Well, no more! Went first week of June and the place was just DIRTY. I lived on Kauai for 7 years so I know island style and battling the elements but this was just filthy. Floor to ceiling was grimy and dusty. The floor was unbearable. Food splatters were on the walls and bits of food on the floor. Sticky chairs and tables. There was so many flies in the shop it was unpleasant. No one wants to pay a small fortune to eat then fight a losing battle with flies for 20 minutes. We ordered three meals at lunch, one drink and one dessert. EXPENSIVE. Coffee came out right away and just to echo the other folks - the cashier was unpleasant. Food took a while. We had to clean our own table and it was yucky. The piles of dirty plates were heaped by us and added to the flies hovering. The food came and the server/cook literally slid it on the table no acknowledgement. Our food was small, not warm and the purple potato salad was scary lukewarm. Like "I'm gonna get food poisoning because this has never been in the ice box and has sat out all day" nasty warm. The food was super underwhelming and the flies were loving it a bit too much. With the rude service and dangerous food temps I don't know why this place always has a wait. Maybe things are better in the early AM when you can't see how filthy this place is and the flies are still trying to get in? Last visit to Kapa'a Java Kai was our final visit. I can do dirty and nasty for less money and with better service elsewhere.... read more

Java Kai Kauai - Java Kai Kapa'a is dirty. Health Department needs to step in. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

This wasn't just a sandwich it was a full blown spiritual experience wrapped in a brioche bun. The local style house made Portuguese sausage patty was smoky, juicy, and rich with spice every bite pulsed with flavor like it had a heartbeat. The scrambled egg was fluffy and warm, folded in like a soft cloud that balanced the intensity of the sausage. And that smokey romesco? A bold, sultry swirl of roasted red pepper and almond that didn't just complement the sausage it elevated it, made it sing. All of it hugged by that soft, buttery brioche, warm like a sunrise. Halfway through, I had to stop and take a photo mid-bite, romesco smeared, layers spilling out because I knew I'd want to remember it forever. This sandwich wasn't just food. It was memory. It was the moment. And at $16, it felt like I was getting away with something read more

Java Kai Kauai - PORTUGUESE SAUSAGE + Portuguese Sausage and Egg Sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

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Great food! Good GF options and delicious drinks. Service is always friendly We are consistently happy at JavaKai read more

Java Kai Kauai - Acai Bowl, Basic B sandwich Iced matcha, and POG delicious - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

THIS PLACE IS SO DELICIOUS! I am so glad we found this cafe! The food and drinks were phenomenal!!!! I'm going to be thinking about this surfer girl sandwich for a very long time! The sunset smoothie was so tropical and refreshing! We might be coming back here again for more another day on our trip! The only thing I wasn't a huge fan of was the bathroom, avoid it if you can. It was just gross in all levels, needed serious updating, cleaning, and probably a toilet leak fixed, yikes! read more

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The wait is long, and the coffee here is trash! Clean out the machine, or use a new filter!

We were excited to try this spot based on the reviews, but unfortunately it was the lowest-ranked on our travels. We ordered the shakshuka (they had a different take, not as great as the traditional version), a lox bagel (that you build yourself), Maui Mocha, and a Cortado. The drinks were standard and food was just okay. Our breakfast cost nearly $50, which felt steep for lackluster items. The blonde lady at the front cashier seemed unenthused and lacked any customer service skills. We'd return to the island, but not this spot. I'm actually astounded by how their reviews don't match at all with the experience or food standard.. read more

Java Kai Kauai - shakshuka & lox bagel - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

Java Kai is as good as it gets. Very popular, but they keep the line moving. Great staff and vibe.

One great thing about this place is that they open at 6 am, which is perfect for those who want to start their day early. The staff here are absolutely lovely. I had breakfast here twice during my trip. The first time, I tried the Feta Mo Betta! without the pesto (due to allergies) and added some avocado. it was divine! I also ordered a cappuccino, which was very enjoyable. On my second visit, I couldn't resist ordering the exact same dish but with the addition of an egg. And let me tell you, it took the deliciousness to a whole new level! This place has definitely earned a spot on my list for my next visit to Kauai read more

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8oz latte was perfect with lovely foam art Hubby got the cortado Nice coffee Lots of seating in and outside read more

Java Kai Kauai - Short latte - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

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I've had good coffee here in the past but not today. First there was a pretty slow line so I ordered plain coffee. We noticed the pastries had no prices. I asked the girl behind the counter how come. Her answer was "how should I know, I just work here." What kind of customer care is that, very impolite answer. read more

Another day, another açaí bowl! My friend highly recommended Java Kai for our visit to Kauai, and we really liked it. This location is on Kuhio Hwy with lots of other businesses in Kapaa, and parking was easy. There are a plethora of drinks and smoothies here, plus breakfast and lunch items. I already knew that I wanted an açaí bowl, and I was not disappointed; it had açaí berry sorbet topped with seasonal fruit, homemade granola, coconut flakes, coconut cream whip, and mac nuts. At $15, though, this was probably the most expensive açaí bowl I had during our trip, but I chalked it up to vacation splurge. Everyone was very nice, and there is some seating inside and out so you can enjoy your treats on site. read more

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Baristas seemed knowledgeable, fair prices, good milk steaming from the barista that made my cortado :) Maybe a little too much milk in my cortado, but still tasted great. My dad got a Maui Mocha and despite not liking sweet drinks I liked the couple sips I had, didn't taste too syrupy, coconut flavoring tasted good. They do a 3 way blend light roast on espresso and a 100% grown in Hawaii medium roast on pour over. Espresso tasted good in my cortado but I did not get to try the single origin. As a coffee nerd this place gets a thumbs up from me. Gave 5 stars because I'm not sure you can find much better coffee on Kauai ! I only tried this place though lol read more

Java Kai Kauai - Cortado with whole milk - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

If you don't have patience to wait for your coffee, this is not your place. The wait is 30-45 minutes but they do have a disclaimer about it. Arrived there with a very long line and the place is relatively small so you're all packed inside. All the tourists were flocking here I'm assuming because they don't have another coffee spot nor Starbucks on this place. But we love supporting local businesses so we drove from the hotel to here. My hubby ordered the surf coffee and he's a coffee lover, so when I asked him how is it - he said it's really good! read more

Sigh. Great breakie sammie w greens n stufff. Nice drinks. Kind folks. the dirtiest grossest bathroom I've ever seen. No hand sanitizer so has to use it after biking and shopping. The insult came when I told the girl who served our food? "Oh I never use the bathroom." Uhhhh you know it's horrid and do nothing. We'd have hit another location if I hadn't experienced this horror. read more

Java Kai Kauai - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

I really love this spot. It has gotten so popular over the years! I would visit Kauai for work 1-2 times a month and this was my first stop before meeting clients. It is always busy! But the service is very fast. My absolute favorite meal was always the sunrise breakie. A bagel, half a papaya with yogurt, granola and a little bit of bacon. It has since been removed from the menu (I really wished they'd bring it back). My new favorite is their avocado toasts, specifically their Kalalau Avo. The display of the toast alone is beautiful and it's delicious with the pickled onion (for flavor) and radish (for crunch). The toast beneath it is actually perfect, not chewy at all. The egg, bacon and avocado on top speak for themselves, fresh! The chai anu is a great way to cool off in the morning as well - I like to add expresso to it and make it a dirty chai shake. I used to visit before/right after Covid when there was not so many tourists. Be prepared, 90% of the people inside the cafe are tourists so they often take their time to order or read the menu. If you're in a rush, place your order ahead of time and just come to pick it up quickly. read more

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