After going ourselves, we can see why Java Kai is such a staple. Located right in the heart of…read moreKapa'a, this is the island-cafe aesthetic you're looking for. Bright colors, outdoor seating, and tropical inspiration added to the menu. Their coffee was SO GOOD. And the dishes we tried were delicious as well. The ambiance really makes this place great and this staff is well trained and great at their jobs. There was a line when we got there and a line when we left, so I would assume that's pretty typical. Expect a rush but enjoy the wait because it's worth it.

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.

I've been a long-time customer of Kauai Coffee Roasters, and I can honestly say they are something…read morespecial. Not only is the quality of their coffee exceptional -- rich, smooth, and consistently delicious -- but the way they treat their customers is truly next level. Recently, a package of my coffee beans was stolen from my apartment complex. I reached out, and they immediately replaced it, no hassle, with super fast delivery. The replacement arrived incredibly quickly, and inside was a handwritten note and a small gift. That kind of thoughtfulness is rare. They genuinely make you feel like a valued customer, not just an order number. Their beans are a big part of our daily routine, and they make our mornings feel special every single day. You can feel the care and pride they put into what they do -- from the sourcing, to the roasting, to the customer experience. If you're looking for outstanding coffee from a company with heart, integrity, and incredible service, I couldn't recommend them more. I'm grateful to support a business like this.

Their coffee is the best!I I like dark blends while Hubby likes a medium blend. We both love this…read morecoffee. Will be subscribing as you can from their website.

I absolutely love Monicos They have such a wonderful new spot in the heart of Kōloa!…read moreThis family run business couldn't be friendlier! I am a big ceviche fan and I give it a 10 out of 10!!! My Husband loves the Mole Enchiladas. We bring family and friends here to meet and have a fun time. All the drinks are sooooo good as well.

Amazing coffee! One…read moreof our favorite coffee places in Kauai. Very flavorful coffee and espresso. We enjoyed their macadamia nut lattes and would love to go back to try their food. Plenty of tables outside when we went on their cute little patio.

Want a simple, healthy, and tasty breakfast or snack? I love their Papaya Boat! I've been eating…read moreout a lot and my gut needed some rebalancing... They have a lot of yummy pastries with GF options. The staff are friendly and kindly recommend their favorites. Cute store with a chill vibe. Patio with seating in the back and plenty of parking.

Came here twice just for the Malasadas! First off the friendly vibes of the staff are superb. They…read morealso have a very good vegan menu for items that can't really be found elsewhere (vegan lox bagel, breakfast sandwich). Everything was super yummy and solid. I'd opt for the Malasadas without the filling and hit the mochi option. They were a bit better on their own.

Good food and coffee. We ordered the French toast and…read moreavocado toast which was very delicious and flavorful. That being said, the plates had really small portions. Would've liked a little more on my plate for $18+. Also, we sat on the right side next to the windows, our food was being harassed by flys...so if y'all could please keep the flys out that would be awesome. Overall, had a great experience! Will be back again.

Came twice. First time we were there at around 7am and there was a wait but not too bad. Came again…read moreat around 10 and the line was out the door. This place is very popular. The vibe is nice, clean, friendly staff. We got a strawberry matcha milk, 2 Mac nut lattes, 2 breakfast burritos with Portuguese sausage, and a cinnamon roll. The good: the coffee was great, both iced and hot it was consistently good. The cinnamon roll was a cross between a roll and a muffin and that combo is pure genius . The icing was generous and not overly sweet, we loved it. Strawberry matcha milk was delicious, smooth, and creamy. The meh: the burritos were just okay , the man hero cheese added an odd tart flavor that didn't seem to fit and the Portuguese sausage was ground and lacked flavor. I would have preferred sliced sausage . Not terrible just not worth getting again. Overall, I would recommend this place.

I met Daphne and I knew I wanted to try her Product. 80%…read morecacao chocolate from Moloaa I really enjoyed that. I also got Moloaa Bay Coffee And going to do a pour over right now!

The last LOCALLY OWNED coffee company in Kauai! Friendly,…read moreprofessional, and educational, this company is owned by a Kamaaina family, which really brings out the true aloha spirit in their product. They harvest coffee beans by hand and don't use overtly industrial processes (unlike Kauai coffee), and they keep their product here (instead of shipping to the mainland and back like Kauai coffee) being a green move for this company. I wish then the very best! Support this amazing local business!

Best coffee on the island, some of the best coffee I have ever had. Loved to lick it up.read more

I popped in hoping to pick up a couple of bags of coffee (for gifts and to support local…read morebusinesses). I found out that I'd have to pre-order at least a day in advance, and only their Panamanian light roast (no dark roast). Bummer. Place was small with a pretty barren interior. Just a few tables, and it seemed busy with locals.

Super cute little coffee shop with a little boutique inside - they do have restrooms and spots to…read morework if needed. They were super quick. The prices are extremely reasonable and the coffee was 10 out of 10 delicious would definitely come back here wonderful little hole in the wall spot. Amazing coffee ! Yumm

I wanted to like this place more, but it's very mid, the matcha and latte were really just 3/5…read morestars. I ordered a hot matcha latte with oat milk, and the matcha already comes pre-sweetened per the barista. It tastes very similar to Starbucks matcha, not horrible but not great either. A little too sweet for my liking and not enough of the matcha flavor comes through. The color also wasn't the correct shade of green for good quality matcha, but I'm someone who likes to make my matcha at home and rarely find ones at coffee shops that I actually like, so take my review with that in mind, if you're a casual matcha drinking then you would like their version. It doesn't dry your tongue out or have a bitter taste. The following day I decided to try their coffee and ordered a hot vanilla oat milk latte. It was just okay, the espresso is a little more on the acidic side and I couldn't taste any vanilla flavor. Definitely not the worst latte I've had in Hawaii, but for the cost of lattes nowadays, I wouldn't come back to try more of their menu until I try other local coffee shops first. Pros: Plenty of parking right out front, good amount of seating inside, clean bathrooms, wifi, they sell their coffee beans and merchandise including shirts and hats which are super cute, there is also a small shop inside the same building that sells clothing/candles/bags/etc and the store employee is super nice