This is my favorite coffee spot on the islands! I dream about the mac nut latte and aloha bar..so good! The vibes and service are great too!

Came in excited to try out their coffee and acai bowl! Unfortunately, it was mid. Pretty busy place in a nice plaza. Clean and friendly staff. Acai base was okay... It was heavily loaded with granola which made it hard to get acai on the spoon. For drinks, I got the Maui Mocha, which was disappointing. :( Maybe I should try to order other things next time! read more

Kai Bar Coffee Roasters - Açaí Bowl (veg/GF) - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Kilauea, Hawaii

My husband and I stopped in here for breakfast and thought it was super adorable. I love the designs on their cups. The whole vibe is cool. I ordered the surfer girl sandwich and an iced Maui mocha. My husband got the cro-Sean-wich and an iced maple latte. We sat down after ordering and the girl IMMEDIATELY brought out our food. We said it couldn't be ours since we had ordered a minute ago. She said no it is yours and walked away. We looked at the receipt on the box and it had been ordered about 20 minutes earlier. My husband approached them in the kitchen to make sure it was in fact our food. We had also asked for no tomatoes on one and they both came out with tomatoes, so we were fairly certain it wasn't ours. They ended up explaining that someone else had placed an online order and it should've been marked no make but it wasn't so they made it. They had just happened to order the same thing as us without the modifications, so they wanted to give it to us to not waste any food. I have no problem with them giving us this order since I'm all for not wasting food, but I thought it was really weird that this wasn't communicated up front especially since that food had been made 20 minutes prior. We ended up keeping it since it was still warm and we weren't really given an option. My husband LOVED his iced maple latte. I thought the Maui mocha was good. We would definitely go back for the coffee and the food. It felt like we just happened to have a bit of a weird experience with the service. read more

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The service was quick and well executed. The food is amazing, and a nice atmosphere to sit and enjoy it all. I highly recommend this place. read more

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My best friend and I stopped in for a quick bite and coffee and enjoyed everything. We shared the Portuguese sausage sandwich. The smokey romesco was a great touch. We had an iced Mac nut latte and a dirty iced chai. Both were super good. You could tell they were going to be good just by the color! 10/10 recommend Kai Bar and Java Kai next time you are looking for a good coffee spot! read more

Kai Bar Coffee Roasters - Dirty chai latte - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Kilauea, Hawaii

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Ordered the blended Mac nut latte and iced Mac nut latte, it was delicious it reminded me of Dutch bros macadamia but more flavorful and creamier. Also had their banana bread. Thought it needed to be more moist but it had good flavor . McKenna was the one that helped us at the register and she was great. Really friendly and had a great attitude!the place was very clean. They sold some merchandise also. Will definitely come back when we're in the area read more

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I went here many times during our trip--the food was delicious and the drinks were perfect every time. I really enjoyed the strawberry matcha and the coffee. I tried as many drinks as I could, and every single one was amazing. The Wired Monkey ice-blended drink was definitely my favorite! Highly recommend stopping by if you're in the area. read more

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Weird place. We came by, took the menu and once we were ready to order, cashier told us that today they have limited menu only. But she saw that we took full menu right in front of her. Why she didn't say anything? Then she gave us number and said that they will bring food to us. They did, but not the coffee (she didn't say anything about it). Guy who brought food said that coffee is at the corner and he will bring it, but he didn't. As for the food, I didn't expect pesto to be white, but that's fine. It was too much anyway for the toast - too fatty. read more

Kai Bar Coffee Roasters - Feta Mo' Betta - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Kilauea, Hawaii

Cool little spot! The line was so long we opted to order online and had our food and drinks in 15 minutes. Coffee is amazing, hot tea too. Our food was really, really good--French toast and breakfast burrito. read more

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went this morning to get breakfast and the cashier was so very rude. she acted like us coming in to order food ruined her entire day. i asked for the small $9 orange juice and she rang it up as $14.99. i said "oh im sorry i wanted the small one" and she looked at me like i shot her cat. i still tipped because i know what its like to work at a coffee bar but she had no response and just walked away from us. the breakfast sandwich itself was good. i usually have decent experiences at kai bar but this one ruined coming here for me. if you are going to be rude to your costumers maybe don't work in a costumer facing job! read more

My favorite cafe of all cafes Ive ever been to. They have the best menu with so many food and drink options you can't go wrong with. During the fall they have a speciality drink menu and I tried their iced rise of the chai which is pumpkin spiced chai with espresso. It's absolutely delicious. Their iced matcha is also tasty (I added their banana breeze syrup). The lava glow smoothie is A1. If you want a savory sandwich get their housemade portuguese sausage and egg sando, it's yummy!! Always great service here and plenty of seating inside and out. read more

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This was our first visit to Kai Bar in Kilauea after having been to the Java Kai and Kai Bar location in Kapa'a on this trip and our previous one in 2016. We loved our experience enough to come here from our condo in Princeville a total of three times, which happened to fill up our punchcard just like our visit in 2016 in Kapa'a. :) The coffee is great, but if you want food, go for the Surfer Girl sandwich, just like just about everyone says. It is likely the best breakfast sandwich I have ever had in my life, and I don't say things like that lightly. So tasty. We used our completed punchcard on one of the expensive smoothies, and we loved it. The service is friendly, and they have a light, bright environment. There's a sufficient number of tables inside and out. If you sit outside, they helpfully provide water squirt bottles so that you can use them to shoo the sometimes aggressive feral chickens away from your table. (We didn't have as much trouble with them here as we did at a restaurant across the street that doesn't have squirt bottles, so perhaps the chickens have learned where they can go and not get "shot." Ha!) Kai Bar isn't cheap (and neither are very many other coffeehouses), but as we can attest, they are worth the visit. read more

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I think I came to one of the best coffee joints on the island! We stopped here before a long day, and we got charged up! Walking into the place, it's a high-ceiling, standard coffee bar cafe with a kitchen in the back. We ordered a cold-brew, a mac nut latte, a Portuguese sausage breakfast burrito, and a Portuguese sausage breakfast sandwich. First of all, the coffee was super solid. Probably a medium espresso roast which did really well with milk as well as the mac nut syrup I ordered. A sweet drink that was easy to drink and even easier to enjoy. Great way to taste some local coffee, I'd say. The cold brew was lighter, and generally super refreshing too. No complaints there! Best part though, was for sure the food. Maybe we were just hungry, but wow, did these hit! The breakfast burrito was a good size, with large chunks of potato and good ratio of egg and meat. Along with the salsa and some hot sauce, we were happy campers. The star of the show was the breakfast sandwich. Soft buttery bread, fluffy eggs, and this incredible homemade Portuguese sausage. It was such a good sandwich. If you don't know what to get, this is it! Yummy tasty awesome delicious! read more

WOW, went to this place 2x on our trip and ordered the same thing both times (it was that good). will definitely be going here on my next trip to the island read more

Kai Bar Coffee Roasters - Portuguese Sausage and Egg Sandwich (top) + Acai Berry Bowl (bottom) - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Kilauea, Hawaii

I stopped in here for a little coffee pick-me-up in the afternoon. It was so cute inside and they didn't have a line so I was able to order right away. I decided to get an iced chai latte and it was good! The space was calm and the staff were friendly. read more

Kai Bar Coffee Roasters - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Kilauea, Hawaii

Impressive menu. Unimpressive service and espresso. Looking forward to try the original location. What we got: I got a small iced shark bite and my bf got a breakfast burrito with sausage for $31.51. Even for Kauai, that is an extremely steep price tag for such mediocre - at best - quality. I had quite high expectations since there are multiple locations on the island, but the espresso was so under extracted & the raspberry syrup didn't help the sourness. The burritos had great flavor, but it was soaking in oil that the tortilla had partially fallen apart. We turned the burrito into a bowl, but for 20 something odd dollars...mm..yikes. Atmosphere: Beautiful. Extremely roomy and tastefully designed. Service: It took them longer to make my coffee than a whole burrito. Burrito took about 10-12 minutes which is understandable. However, my latte took nearly 20 whole minutes? There was only one couple who ordered before us and four girls working behind the counter/coffee bar. Four girls - no smiles or greeting by the way. read more

Kai Bar Coffee Roasters - Iced Shark Bite - Small (espresso shots quite under extracted. For the aesthetics, not for the sour latte) - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Kilauea, Hawaii

Of the 3 breakfasts I've had so far this week, this place has been the best. As with anything else on this island breakfast was $50. Best option on the North side when everywhere else is $50 too. Service was friendly. Expect food to take a minute if you order a sandwich or burrito. Bakery items looked delicious. Music could be turned down slightly. With the loud people and hard floors and vaulted ceiling it was loud. Sit outside at the tables if you want chill. read more

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Everything was delicious. Outstanding coffee and excellent parties. The gluten free Likikoi tart was amazing!

Great coffee, great breakfast. We sat outside, but they also have tables inside. The place was crowded mid morning. I had the surfer girl sandwich. Scrambled egg, spinach, cheese and bacon jam. So yummy! My husband had the breakfast burrito with Portuguese sausage. He said it's the best thing he has eaten since we've been on the island. read more

Kai Bar Coffee Roasters - Surfer girl sandwich - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Kilauea, Hawaii

10/25/24 So far the best tasting Matcha Latte-rich & earthy, the way it's meant to be I was surprised to know that they have "Cappy Hour" so i decided to try their matcha. It's one of those types of drinks that a shop could either make well or just altogether miss. Additionally, it's served on a porcelain mug--was looking forward to that so I may savor the wonderful beverage. I can proudly announce that Kai Bar delivered!! Somehow when it is served in a proper vessel, it just gives it that extra Oomph. I sipped & savored it & let the flavor wash over me like a comforting embrace. Aahhh, yes! Full-bodied, earthy, wholesome goodness! It definitely hit the spot. The staff are wonderful & welcoming, the ambiance/vibe is nice. It is modern & equipped with wooden chairs & tables indoors. Outdoor seating, white, metal. Restrooms are located outside on each side of the shop, clean. This is one of the coffee shops I love visiting while in Kilauea. Maybe one of these days I will try other menu items-beverage & food, please see posted menu photos. read more

Kai Bar Coffee Roasters - 10/25/24 - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Kilauea, Hawaii

It's a cute cafe nestled in the heart of north Kauai. It's a perfect spot for a coffee pit stop. I got the surfer girl bagel, my husband got the breakfast burrito. I also got the moon flower smoothie. Our drinks came soon but food took 45 mins to arrive. Order and go here for the food only if you have the time to wait. Usually on vacation people are on schedule for activities. read more

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Sitting at Java Kai sipping on coffee while joining the scenery is always a great idea when in town. Service is fast, friendly and menu has a variety of options, as well as food. read more

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Food was amazing. LOVED the coffee! And the service from the staff was friendly. I will absolutely visit again when back to Kauai read more

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I requested oat milk with my latte because your girl is lactose and 20 mins later I'm back home blowing up the toilets!!! So worth it tho because that barista ATE UP my lattehopefully next time i actually get it with the oat milk i paid extra for read more

Delicious! We weren't planning to go back, but we did. I got the Mac nut latte, I liked it, but my husband got the coconut mocha and I liked that even more which is why we had to go back! Cool interior and friendly baristas. It can take a little while, but they do warn you with a sign on the door. It's worth the wait! read more

Kai Bar Coffee Roasters - Iced Mac Nut Latte - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Kilauea, Hawaii

This place is a vibe! Love the location in Kilauea. We had: 1. Surfer blend coffee- delicious 2. açaí bowl - nice portion, good not great. (I like The Spot's signature açaí better.) 4. Croi-Sean-Wich - delicious Would definitely return & highly recommend. Note: There are a lot of roosters who will jump on your food if you walk away from it - if you forgot a napkin or water for example. Make sure you don't leave your food unattended. read more

Best coffee shop we tried during our time in Hawaii. We came for breakfast around 8am. There were some people but the employees were very efficient. The line moved quickly, drinks arrived shortly, and plenty of seating. Our food was delivered to the table quickly as well. There is a huge variety of drinks on the menu, and all our drinks (iced Mac nut latte with oat milk, iced Maui mocha) were amazing. Food was yummy as well, with a good collection of hot sauces available in the self service area. We got the breakfast burrito with Portuguese sausage (taste similar to chorizo), and a croissant sandwich. read more

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always love our drinks here! Customer service could be a little more intentional but we can only Imagine what it's like to deal with tourists on a daily basis. We just value excellent customer service and always try to be kind. Overall the crew seems to enjoy each other and have a good time at work :) Food is delish! Highly recommend it and the kitchen is speedy. Can get busy with people working on laptops but it's still a nice place to hang inside or outside. read more

Java Kai Bar Coffee Roasters offers tasty coffee and bakery items. There is ample interior and exterior seating with small round tables. Our group shared a few bakery delights, general feedback was mixed. The cinnamon bun lacked cinnamon and it was very dry/hard. The black drip coffee was so hot it burnt my sister-in-laws mouth. I enjoyed the muffin I shared with my spouse, my experience was better than others. Overall contemporary decor was good, service staff pleasant and drinks came up quickly. read more

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That is THE SPOT for your aesthetic breakfast on the island. Delicious coffee, perfect breakfast bites! Loved my açaí bowl! Great customer service, I truly enjoyed my experience over there read more

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Fantastic kalua pork sandwich! Surprisingly spicy but totally in a good way. Comes with a nice side salad of fresh mixed greens. I would happily have this again . . . read more

Best smoothie on Kauai I'd say! I got the tropical haze. Expensive but worth it! Topped with coconut foam/cream and dusting lihing muy. The smoothie had a wonderful taste of the tropics. Not too sweet either and no stupid apple juice added to it! I could really make out the guava taste and it had a nice tart undertone thanks to the strawberry and pineapple inside! And beautiful presentation read more

Kai Bar Coffee Roasters - Love this coffee shop! - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Kilauea, Hawaii

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The cashier is friendly and helpful at this location. I asked her to make the mac nut latte sweeter and with more flavor. It hit the spot! The Portuguese sausage & egg sandwich was awesome! So ono! Way more space and less crowded than Kapa'a. read more

Kai Bar Coffee Roasters - Portuguese sausage and egg sandwich - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Kilauea, Hawaii

I was very excited to try this place after reading all the reviews. We tried an iced vanilla latte. One of the most disappointing coffees we've had on the island. Tasted like burnt beans. Wouldn't recommend nor come back. read more

This was my go-to coffee shop when I was staying on Kauai. One of the benefits was the fact that they open at 6:00 am which makes it real convenient for the early birds like me! Most coffee shops don't open until 8:00 am on this island! My favorite drink was their mac nut latte. It had just enough fuel to get me through the morning without giving me a major crash later on. It's creamy and super delish! I also tried their cinnamon roll, which I really enjoyed because it didn't have all that gooey frosting on it. In addition to pastries, they also offer breakfast and lunch items, and they also sell some cool merch! Service is attentive and full of aloha! Don't hesitate to stop by for your morning pick-me-up! read more

Kai Bar Coffee Roasters - Mac nut latte - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Kilauea, Hawaii

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Good coffee (and iced matcha lattes) and good food. There are also coffee beans and merch (e.g. tee shirts, insulated mugs) for sale. The environment is good for having a quick breakfast, catching up with friends over coffee, and working (they provide free wifi). Service is also very friendly. We didn't try the baked goods featured in the case, but they looked very good. read more

Ahh Java Kai. You missed the mark on my chai tea latte this morning. It tasted like a glass of milk. No chai tea or spice flavor. Disappointed. I used to get chai teas from you all the time in Hanalei years ago. Then you closed that location. Sad. But went to the one in Kapaa. Always good. My partner got your Vanilla latte which was good. So you scored on that. Service was friendly and good read more

Place is super cute inside, food was great, coffee was amazing as well. Food came out fairly fast, hot and delicious! I'd definitely recommend you stopping here at least once. They have tables outside, we enjoyed our breakfast outside in the beautiful Hawaiian weather. read more

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Kai Bar is the best spot for tourists and locals set in Kilauea. Amazing vibe with a great selection of pastries. Their coffee menu is the perfect mix of Hawaii and traditional. Great parking with an amazing staff. read more

Very popular place to go on a Saturday morning! Cute decor. Indoor and outdoor seating available. Same owners as Kapaa Java Kai. We got coffee here, didn't try the food. 1 order taker, 1 barista making all the coffees. Can take awhile to get your coffee as it's only 1 girl. She working hard! read more

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