Absolutely no incredible! Great for a lazy Sunday morning-afternoon with the family. Just classic!

keep seeing pop-up ads for KONA CRAFT CAFE in my activity feed. since I grew up in the islands, figured it was a sign from the Yelp gods I should (actually "ought" since it's a moral imperative) give the place a try. had to try the SPAM MUSUBI (grilled, house-made Spam served nigiri-style: sushi rice, nori (seaweed) strip, and a soy-based glaze with toasted sesame seeds). interesting spin on an old staple. being a natural-born fool for herbie-cheese baked goods, had the 2 EGGS BREAKFAST (scrambled with bacon, a rosemary-cheese biscuit, and a fruit bowl). eggs were a bit under-stirred (you can tell in the photo by how they set), but otherwise did not disappoint. pomegranate seeds were a great add to the fruit bowl. the bottomless pit, nineteen-year-old son ordered the MIXED LUNCH PLATE with Kalua pork, grilled Portuguese sausage (Linguiça), island-style mac salad, and steamed rice. filled that rascal up and we waddled out fat and sassy. looking forward to return visits which will almost certainly include one of the mocos (the Hawaiian version with eggs, meat, steamed rice and brown gravy NOT the pigeon Spanish one with boogers). read more

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Kona Craft is a cute cafe that took over the Daily News spot in the Carlsbad Village. It has a Hawaiian touch on everything- Hawaiian coffee, pineapple burger, tropical iced tea, etc. They didn't renovate anything so the termite damage and faded art is still there. Number for this location is the bathroom is a journey away. Upstairs and behind a coded door but it's nice. All the food was extremely delish. read more

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It was good. Great? Not great. I'm not sure how to feel about it considering they're supposed to have like a half Hawaiian-inspired theme going on? Came here for lunch with my coworkers on a Thursday, so it was considerably slower but we were able to find open seating quickly. The server was nice, she did seem kind of frazzled at points and needed help locating things on her handheld POS, which fine, of course I don't mind helping. The food was just okay, to be honest I think the idea of their menu was more enticing than the actual food. Not to say that it was bad, it was just middle of the road? I didn't taste anything exceptionally Hawaiian? My katsu sandwich was a little burnt and didn't have any salt, my coworkers steak was rare and he didn't get asked for cooking preference so I guess that's either on him or the server? The poutine was decent, didn't taste like kalua pork but I guess that's it? I'm ambivalent because maybe we just got the wrong things? Or maybe it wasn't great and they were having an off day. In any sense I would maybe go back but I wouldn't seek it out? read more

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Excellent location at the entrance of Carlsbad Village. Plenty of parking. The place is clean. The staff is friendly. The fresh squeezed orange juice is a must. Recommend if in the area read more

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Stopped by on a Sunday morning for breakfast. Great location right next to the Carlsbad Inn. We were greeted by a friendly hostess and they sat us outside on the patio which had heaters. Service was friendly. Prices were reasonable based on the quality and freshness of the food. We ordered Kona coffee, the California three-egg omelette with fruit and a biscuit, and the Island Style pancakes. Everything was tasty - the star of the show was the pancakes with a coconut glaze, macadamia nuts, and pomegranate seeds. We are already making plans to return and try some of their delicious looking cinnamon rolls. read more

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Headed over to this cafe after my husband ran the Carlsbad 5000. I was craving potatoes and then found this little gem. We LOVE Loco Moko. They had four different options. Needless to say it was super yum. Our waitress was ah-mazing. And the inside has Hawaiian-ish decor. Lots of hibiscus, which I love. We will definitely go back to satisfy or Loco Moco craving. They do have spam musubi. That's about the only thing I would not order again. The rice did not stick enough and it was a bit too large. read more

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If you're looking for the perfect breakfast, brunch, or lunch spot in Carlsbad Village, Kona Craft Cafe is an absolute must! I love meeting my girlfriends here for their amazing champagne brunch and then taking a relaxing stroll along the beach afterward--it's the perfect way to start the day. The food is incredibly fresh and delicious, and the drinks are truly something special. Each one is uniquely handcrafted and full of flavor. The staff is always so friendly, welcoming, and attentive, which makes the experience even better. The atmosphere is bright, clean, and inviting--exactly what you want for a laid-back coastal brunch. If you're visiting Carlsbad or live nearby, I highly recommend checking out Kona Craft Cafe. It's easily one of the best spots in the Village! read more

Kona Craft Cafe - Super fresh and delicious food - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Carlsbad, California

The food was just ok. The POG was the highlight of our meal. I'll just order POG to go!

Fantastic experience! Lots of different food options to choose from. We tried the pancakes (so good!), the savory egg and cheese crepes, and the mushroom truffle omelet. They were all delicious. The berry jam for our sour dough toast was fresh and the house potatoes were cooked perfectly! We will definitely be back and recommend to anyone wanting a yummy aloha inspired breakfast, brunch or lunch! read more

Kona Craft Cafe - Savory eggs and cheese crepes/house potatoes/pancake - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Carlsbad, California

I gotta be fair, this remodel is amazing. The house made spam was good. Katsu was good. The issues are the Mac salad is insanely horrible.. the breakfast potatoes were not done. If you gotta use restroom it's outside upstairs. Elders may have a difficult time going up stairs This is a 3/5 but the service was good and the decor was nice. Please!!! Change the Mac salad recipe macaroni taste like chalk and the flavor was horrible lol read more

10/10 recommend . Everything was delicious and very well prepared I'm VERY picky with fresh fish, especially salmon and they killed it . The outdoor seating was also great, amazing location. The gal who served us was pleasant and upbeat and stayed on top of drinks and making sure we were doing good! I'll definitely be back read more

Kona Craft Cafe - Beat Salmon avocado toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Carlsbad, California

The Kona Craft Cafe is a Great addition to downtown Carlsbad. The food is excellent, almost everything is made in house, the Hawaiian influence is a very tasty touch. The prices are reasonable for great food. Do not pass up the homemade pastries, coffee is organic, our new go to place in Carlsbad. read more

Kona Craft Cafe - Also NO extra surcharges added to your bill. The prices are what you see. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Yes, go here! Thank you for bringing the aloha to Carlsbad! Great location, food and service. The patio is also perfect on a beautiful day. We'll be back! Mahalo! read more

Kona Craft Cafe - Da Big Moke. Generous and delicious! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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Nice little glow up. Enjoyed the Hawaiian menu items including the masubi and the Kona omelette. read more

Kona Craft Cafe - Kona omelette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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The service was horrible. With only 2 other tables occupied we waited 10 minutes for the server. The 5 in our party ordered different breakfast selections and they were served NOT hot. My omelet was very thick and looked like it was baked. The ingredients were laid inside the folded omelet. We ordered the famous cinnamon roll. It was hard (many days old) not warmed and served with an overwhelming amount of frosting. I would give this restaurant a rating of zero. The coffee was like tea in strength. We ordered the $15 French press Kona too. After allowing it to sit for 5 minutes it was still so weak. Our bill was $144!!! Horrible service and food. read more

Such a great breakfast and lunch spot!!! From the ambiance, service and food you can't go wrong. Right in the heart of beautiful Carlsbad Village. It's my go to breakfast spot!! Love the new changes and ownership!! read more

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Sat and waited for 10 mins. No one came over. All the servers laughing and hanging out.

Ate here for Saturday brunch. The food was fantastic and the service was attentive. Don't sleep on the country fried steak!

This was our first time coming to the restaurant. I had called Sunday morning at 8:30 to make reservation for brunch for 11. I was able to get reservation for a party of 6 for inside seats. Our waitress was helpful and accommodating. Everything on the menu looks so delicious . Also we ordered extra sides, besides our meals (waffles, beignets and biscuits w/gravy). We had to wait for the ice tea and strawberry mango lemonade to be made. We look forward to coming back again when we are in town. We were able to get a parking spot after driving the parking lot was full. We just waited a few minutes. read more

Great food! Great service!! Beautiful ambiance! I ordered the Kona omelet with sourdough toast and it was delicious . Also, their homemade mango and strawberry jelly is top tier. If you're in the area you should definitely check this place out! read more

Kona Craft Cafe - Kona omelet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Ya this place was not good... my friends and I came here and ordered some cocktails and brunch plates hoping for some Hawaiian inspired food. Instead, we were disappointed with almost everything. I ordered the eggs Benedict with hash browns and I kid you not... the hash browns tasted like crayon. I had my friends try it and they all said the same thing and that it was as if the hash browns were freezer burned. The spam musubi was not spam, the mimosas were not cocktails but pure Prosecco, and everything just lacked flavor. We left the restaurant buzzed and very disappointed, especially with the price of the bill we paid. Service was great though. read more

Coffee is terrible. It's watery and weak. Ordered pastries they were dry and stale. Breakfast was really underwhelming. Service is slow. Would not return. read more

Loved the food and the pastry. Had lots of homemade baked goods. The waitress was so personable and made the experience a lot more fun. I would definitely go back. read more

Wouldn't return. Everything we ordered was either just alright or really bad. The coffee is incredibly weak and tasted terrible. It actually looked watery. It tasted like when you forget to change out the day old Keruig pod and accidentally press brew. Even the Kona French press we ordered came out cold and weak. We ordered the apple cinnamon roll and it was so dry, hard, and stale. It was actually inedible. Out of the 5 of us, two people found foreign objects in their food. Potatoes came out burnt. Things were soggy. The Benedict and French toast were the only passable decent plates. The service was extremely slow despite it being a slow weekday morning. Waitress seemed inexperienced and confused the whole time. We all left extremely disappointed, especially for the price. read more

I love this place! Kona Craft is exactly what we needed in the Carlsbad Village. Yes, we have a few Breakfast and lunch places in the area but this place has a great menu. Loco Moco was so good! I can't wait to try the other menu items. Super friendly staff! And the patio makes you feel like you're on vacation and great people watching right at the corner with the Carlsbad arch right there. Highly recommended read more

Service was really lacking. There was maybe 6 people total eating outside and the wait time between getting food, refill on coffee, check being delivered was way too long when it wasn't even busy. Also the food wasn't anything special. Omelette tasted overcooked and the hash browns were cold and flavorless. Wouldn't recommend coming here for breakfast. read more