They opened a location at 2565 California street, Mountain View, CA 94040. Kona island coffee is one of the only places around with 100% Kona coffee and it definitely shines through in their product. The coffee and the different flavors are amazing and authentic! But what really makes the difference here is the Hawaiian vibe they are able to capture with Hawaiian music playing and friendly staff. It's the closest to Hawaii you can get in California. read more

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I stopped by Kona Island Coffee during their soft launch on May 8th in Mountain View and I was really impressed. I've had Kona coffee in Hawaii before and have always been surprised there wasn't a dedicated Hawaiian Kona coffee shop anywhere in the whole Bay Area until now. Kona Island Coffee is the first one and they got it right. Parking was easy in the garage right at San Antonio Village Center. The shop has a nice clean look with some island touches. The female owner was there herself helping take orders and make the drinks -- she was very friendly and easy to talk to. I ordered the Kona decaf pour-over and the Kona Peaberry pour-over. I love coconut cream so much that I got two sides of it for the decaf. I decided to give it a full Hawaiian vibe by basically replacing the milk with coconut cream. Both pour-overs were smooth with good chocolate notes and not rancid at all. The Crème Brûlée Kona Latte was a nice sweet treat if you like more dessert-y taste. I also got the dark chocolate-covered peaberries. Those roasted beans have a really nice crunch, and munching on just a couple of them gives you enough caffeine punch to keep you awake and focused. I spoke with the female owner about the Haupia Latte, and she told me the haupia is something she actually makes at home -- not coconut syrup like other shops might use. That sounds so authentic, so the Haupia Latte is definitely the next thing I want to try. Kona coffee is special because it's grown on the volcanic slopes of the Big Island. The soil there is rich in minerals like phosphorus, which gives the beans that unique smooth, low-acidity flavor you just don't get from the regular blends other coffee shops use from outside the country. The peaberry is even more special -- it's a rarer, rounder bean that gives a more concentrated taste. Kona Island Coffee uses 100% real Hawaiian Kona and it shows. If you're a coffee lover, definitely check it out. I'll be back soon read more

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I'm so happy they finally have their store open! My twin and I love this place so much and the owners are the sweetest people! I love that they have raspberry flavoring. read more

What a VIBE Loved the ambiance, the hawaiian flavors (ube! matcha! more!) and treats (chimney cake! banana bread! more!) available on their menu. I got the Hilo Ube hot latte and my friend got the iced version. I ended up liking the iced version more (also because it comes with a purple cream on top which is always a delight) so I will probably get that next time. I also got the ube banana bread which ended up being a great snack during my hike later that day. read more

Kona Island Coffee - Ube Banana Bread - so purple and equally as delicious - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mountain View, California

I've known about Kona Island Coffee from when they had their coffee truck in Sunnyvale. So I was excited to hear they finally opened a brick-and-mortar cafe. The interior is spacious & nicely-decorated, though I wonder if it could be better optimized. Such as: the amount of seating, and where the napkins & utensils are located. The service is good; the staff are friendly & the wait times are reasonable even when crowded. The centerpiece of Kona Island Coffee... is naturally the Kona coffee. I'm not the most attuned to the subtleties, but I can say it tastes pretty good. I've tried a few of their lattes & enjoyed most. The Kamoa Mocha, with raspberry & coconut, is quite unique. (I wish they brought back the salted caramel Kīlauea Mocha though.) The Hilo Latte has some good ube & taro flavor. However, the Kona Island Latte was underwhelming & not really worthwhile, since the macadamia & coconut were too subtle. I tried some food as well. The ube-banana bread is decent but not spectacular. But, the Nutella Chimney Cake was 100% worth it. It takes some time to make, but it comes out hot & fresh. Kona Island Coffee has some opportunities for improvement, but they have a good foundation. I'll likely return every so often since their menu is distinct from most other cafes. read more

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Loved the decor of the place - simple, modern, yet inviting. There's plenty of parking too. You can order from the kiosk or at the counter. Service was quick. I was hoping to order crepes as I'd seen on Yelp; but, those were unavailable. The food readily available were the chimney cones, ube banana bread and Hawaiian bread. Needless to say, I was disappointed and unfortunately the drinks were not as expected. Very light in flavor. We ordered the hot Kona Island and hot Hilo latte. Unsure if we'll be back to give it another shot. read more

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Experience (3/5 stars): *Drink: kona island latte was ok, not too sweet *Food: ube banana cake was dry, lacked the ube and banana flavor *Price: $7 for coffee Overall, it's a no for me. :( read more

Kona Island Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mountain View, California

A nice addition to the area! The lattes, chimney cone, and service... all pretty good. The lattes were not overly sweet, which is my preference. Everything was served hot as soon as finished. (The Chimney Cone requires a short wait.) There is some seating both inside and out. Parking may be a challenge during peak hours, but there is a garage nearby, if need be. Come check them out! read more

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Grand opening day. It was busy when we arrived around 9 am. Line move pretty steady. You can order via the 2 touch screen or at cashier. Itvis faster to order via touch screen kiosk. It serves Kona coffee , cold and hot. There are are many interesting coffee choices and I never have many of them. They also serve pour over and looks like sell coffee beans. The coffee is on the light side and that sweet which is good. The chimney cake is made to order so it is served hot. The chimney cake is yummy. It is like layer. I like the pistachio one. Overall it was good experience and they did good job on grand opening. read more

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Saw this place on TikTok and wanted to try authentic coffee from Kona immediately. Location is nice, neat, and has plenty of areas to sit and relax. Parking garage is close by. Did self order so not too much interaction with the staff, but they seemed nice and welcoming. Coffee was good, nice spot to get. Got the matcha also which was more on the light, creamy coconut taste with coconut shavings. Though I prefer a much deeper matcha taste. read more

Kona Island Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mountain View, California

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I visited Kona Island Coffee when they had their trailer in front of Fremont High School back in 2023 and noticed they had a store front when I was visiting the business next door. This is their first and only store front and what a beautiful space inside. The barista station is neat and tidy and two people were inside making drinks. I walked in and there was no cashier waiting but I noticed the kiosk so ordered the Kona latte. Pretty straight forward transaction with zero human interaction. I sat and waited and my order was ready within a few minutes. I asked the barista if this was the trailer and Sunnyvale and he pointed at the owner who was busy filling syrups. I congratulated them and wished them well in their business and was on my way. My Kona iced latte was delicious balanced flavored of coffee, macadamia, and coconut. This is a sweet drink but was just what I was craving this visit. Plenty of seating inside and outside. Kiosk machine to order. Will come back and try their chimney cakes. read more

Kona Island Coffee - Kona latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mountain View, California

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The new modern and cool coffee spot in the Bay! Previously Kona was open as a food truck version. I loved the chimney cake with Nutella dipping--so delicious and my first time seeing this in the area! I paired it with an iced latte (around $8), which was a really solid, well-balanced medium roast. A few quick tips for your visit: * Ordering & Service: The staff is very nice, and you have the convenient option to order in person or via the kiosks. * Drinks: You can regulate pretty much everything and customize your drink, you can control even the amount of ice in your beverage, but just a heads up--you will be charged extra if you order a drink with no ice. * Parking: Super easy, there is a parking garage right next door. * Restrooms: There are no restrooms inside the shop; you have to walk around the corner to use them. Overall, a great spot. I'll definitely be coming back for more of that chimney cake! read more

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Happy grand opening day to Kona Island! I was really excited about having Hawaiian coffee in the bay area as I am personally not aware of anything like it here. You can order in person or at the two self service iPads in the corner on your left when you enter. We got a Kona island latte which is Kona coffee with coconut macadamia flavor and a honalo macchiato which was a hazelnut flavored coffee. Both were very strong and delicious which is what I like! I also saw these interesting chimney cakes (I don't know if that's the exact name of what it's called?) If I lived closer I'd go all the time. read more

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As someone who enjoys Kona coffee, I was excited to try a coffee shop that serves 100% Kona coffee in the Bay Area. I came here on a Saturday morning and it was quite busy, I waited about 10 minutes for my drink. I ordered the Macadamia Nut Oat Iced Latte ($8), which wasn't too bitter or too sweet and was enjoyable overall, though it felt a bit small for the price. The ambiance was simplistic and modern, there were many spots to sit and wait. This is a solid spot to try if you're looking for Kona coffee! read more

Kona Island Coffee - Macadamia Nut Iced Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mountain View, California

So excited to try this new spot, parking will be in a lot nearby so you just walk around the corner and you're there! No lines when I went, you order on their touch screens so it's fairly quick and easy, although if people want to scroll through that may take long. The inside is nice and clean. They offer water on the side which I alway appreciate. There is indoor and outdoor seating and they have lots of options and alternatives to customize your drink which I enjoyed. I thought the coconut cream was going to be a soft top but it's the coconut cream mixed into the drink! I feel the coffee was strong and not too sweet for the Kona latte but the Nutella was definitely very sweet! Like a dessert in a cup! read more

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My first visit but not my last! There was no line when I arrived mid-morning. I wasn't sure what to get, and had a tough time determining from the photos which cold drinks might be more frappe vs liquid. I decided to try the iced ube coffee drink on the menu. I requested less ice, less sugar; it was still on the sweet side, but delicious, smooth and reminiscent of Hawaii. I look forward to trying additional beverages here in the future. read more

Kona Island Coffee - Iced ube drink - delicious! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mountain View, California

Excellent customer service. The woman behind the register was so friendly and helpful. I felt like there were many options that sounded good. I ended up getting the iced Hilo latte, which is a coconut Ube latte. I would say it was not sweet at all, which is good, but for some they may not like the taste. There was minimal coconut flavor. The Ube whipped cream was also flavorless. I know Ube is a very mild taste but still. The drink was around eight or nine dollars. I feel like it's pretty pricey so I will not return again. read more

Kona Island Coffee - Icee Iced Hilo Latte (UBE Coconut) with Ube whipped cream - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mountain View, California

Came the day after their grand opening, pretty popular since it's new but wait was not too bad. Cute little table stations and outside seating. Nice quiet area. Coffee had good flavors but a little small and pricier side. About $8 per cup, maybe 7-8oz? Smaller than average. Has options for oat milk, coconut milk, heavy cream, etc. read more

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Went for their grand opening and was instantly transported to being back in Hawaii! There was traditional music and dancing that you could enjoy while waiting for your coffee. Pretty easy and quick to order as you could order on one of two available kiosks or directly at the counter. Large menu of coffee with a few baked treats to also try out. I got the captain cook and americano. It reminded me exactly of coffee back in Hawaii! Giving it 4 stars only as I did find it a touch expensive compared to other coffee shops in the area. read more

Kona Island Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mountain View, California

The staff was very helpful & informative as it was my first time. They just soft opened their store location at 2565 California St. Ste 84. Mountain View, CA last Friday. Grand opening is May 16, 2026. My drink was delicious. I love the mix of ube & coconut. I ordered it cold & it definitely was awesome. The drink was about $10 since I selected almond milk but definitely was a good treat. read more

Kona Island Coffee - Iced Hilo Latte (UBE) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mountain View, California

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I dropped by Kona Island Coffee during their grand opening weekend around 11am and decided to try the iced Kona Island Latte with added coconut cream. The total came out to a little over $10, which is on the pricier side for a coffee drink. For the latte itself, I'd give it about a 7/10. It was smooth and decent quality, but I personally wish it had a bit more sweetness and stronger flavor, especially with the coconut cream added. What really stood out to me was the atmosphere of the shop. The interior was very nice, bright, and well-lit with a relaxing Hawaii-inspired vibe that made the place feel welcoming and comfortable. Space isn't that big so the tables inside got taken up quickly, however there are plenty tables outside and across the street to choose from. They also had two self-serve kiosks available, which helped make ordering convenient. The staff were all friendly, patient, and helpful with customer questions, especially considering it was their grand opening and likely very busy. Overall, a solid experience and a nice addition to the area. I'd come back again to try some of their other drinks. read more

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I usually don't like to go to a new shop on the first day due to crowds and new staff learning the trade. But I went because I really like the coffee. There's plenty to parking. The place is clean. Not really fond of the metal seats. It's not the most comfortable if you're sitting for a while. I probably won't be going as often as this place is a lot farther from home. The truck was closer read more

Kona Island Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mountain View, California

Ok coffee, but insane price tag for the amount of coffee you get. $10 for about 6oz of coffee is ridiculous.

I ordered hot kona island latte and got iced. They were nice enough to make a hot island latte. And said to keep the iced version. read more

Kona Island Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mountain View, California

I had the Kona Island Latte and the Honalo Macchiato. The baristas were kind and accommodating to requests. I really liked the kona island latte. It was creamy but not very sweet and so I bought to-go versions of that latte and the Captain Cook latte. Those were popular at home with my family too. :) It felt refreshing and a unique flavor like what I would expect from Hawaii. I also thought the ambiance was quite nice, I worked a bit in the cafe on my thesis. :) also there's a restroom in the Parking Garage nearby. read more

Captain cook -lite ice -less sweet -the cinnamon is not too strong -it's supposed to have honey and vanilla in it as well but I don't quite taste the honey. It might have something to do with adjusting it to less sweet, but it's still a shame. Vanilla however, can be detected Kona island coffee -lite ice -"wow" -the macadamia nut flavor really shines through and is like no other -it literally tastes like you bit into a macadamia nut at the same time -it has a slight hint of coconut but you'd have to search for the flavor to find it Over all pretty good and brings us back to the island. Iykyk. read more

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First time trying Kona Island coffee today and it was yummy! I got the Iced Hilo Latte and it was bomb! My husband got the Iced Hopia Matcha Latte and that one was good too! Both of the drinks weren't too sweet either. Just enough! I definitely will be going back to try the macadamia latte next time! read more

Unless you are ALREADY at Santa Clara Valley Medical - this place isn't easily accessible. I found Kona through Yelp and placed an order online on their direct website because reviews looked so good! Unfortunately, my pick up experience wasn't the best. As a newcomer, I had no idea this was located in the middle of a busy hospital campus. There is no direction on their website where the actual location was - just the hospital address. Due to construction, they had moved so I was stuck driving around looking for the truck (it was tucked away hidden in the main hospital entrance.) On top of that, there is virtually no parking if you are just coming here as a customer and not an actual hospital visitor (understandable) - so you must park in the visitor lot - which is just as packed as the rest of the campus. After 20 min of driving around - I finally found a spot but there was a 10-minute walk to get to Kona's truck. My pickup was assigned to be ready by 1:10 PM - when I got there, it took another 5-10 minutes. All in all - what I had hoped to be a 10-15 min quick stop turned out to be almost AN HOUR. The drinks themselves were good. Kona iced latte and the creme brulee had interesting unique flavors. But after that pickup experience, I would much rather wait for their storefront to open. read more

This review is for the Ube banana bread. $5.50+ tax for a super dry banana bread. It also doesn't get warmed up. Almost same price as a coffee....skip it and get a coffee instead. read more

Was super excited about this place. Absolutely love Kona and Maui coffee in general and used to order speciality beans from a place in Maui I discovered years ago. Ordered two of the lattes and both were flavorless with indistinguishable elements to the different profiles and little coffee flavor. One of the drinks almost had a rancidity to the macadamia bits that were on top. Additionally we tried the overnight oats and chia seed option. The fruit inside was abit off and the oats weren't flavored at all. The price for the small portion was around $10 which was high. Everything was quite expensive too, like $50 or so for 2 drinks and 2 small cups of oats. Sadly I just can't go back. Hopefully it was just a bad time I went and not the norm, idk. I've gotta say tho, the interior was super cute and had a great aesthetic and the lady that helped us was very nice . Parking was also convenient. read more

The ambiance felt clean and service was generally friendly. They seemed busy and apologized for the wait. Because it was busy, orders could only be placed at the kiosk. Ordered an iced matcha with coconut milk and an iced Hilo blended with coconut milk. The iced matcha is one of the worst drinks I've ever had -- very watered down and no matcha flavor at all. Not worth almost $9. The iced Hilo had no issues but it's nothing spectacular. The wait and cost for mediocre to poor drinks were not worthy of the Kona name in taste and value. I don't plan to return. read more

I walked in at about 3pm and there was a good amount of people waiting on drinks. There's two tablets to order from to the left of the door when you walk in. They're positioned pretty close together which makes it a little tough to get in and have some personal space, but it wasn't a huge deal. I ordered the Hilo Latte (priced at $8.45 + $0.50 oat milk). It took us close to 10 minutes to get our coffee as there were a decent amount of people in front of us that ordered. The latte itself was pretty good. The coconut flavor was the most dominant flavor followed by the ube. Would I come back here to grab a coffee? Sure! The coffee was good. Would it do it super often? Probably not as $9 for a coffee is on the steep end. 4/5 with the only knock on the score really being the price. read more

We went here the second day that they were open. It was pretty popular place since people wanted to check this place out. My husband got the raspberry mocha. He thought it was okay. I checked out the menu but was surprised at how much drinks and baked goods cost and I decided to pass. The store looks very nice and had decor that takes you back to the islands. It is not tacky but looks very tasteful. The service was very friendly and efficient. Overall I would not come here often since the prices are expensive. read more

Kona Island Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mountain View, California

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My favorite coffee shop! I love to treat myself after a good workout. They always provide amazing service. Highly recommend ! read more

Kona Island Coffee - (iced) Crème Brûlée latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mountain View, California

Cute food truck! Seemed like they were friendly with regulars/previous customers but we just ordered via the self service kiosk because we had our dogs with us. Crème brûlée latte (iced) - 9/10 My partner got this drink and he typically doesn't like coffee too much because it's bitter but he really liked this one! Nice and sweet for him. Though he did comment that after eating the crepe, the latte was less sweet. Kamoa Mocha (hot) - 8/10 It was light and sweet! It didn't feel heavy in my mouth or stomach and not too bitter. I love a good mocha!! It also wasn't burning hot so I could drink it pretty quickly. Maui (Crème brûlée) crepe - 7/10 We got it without pistachio nuts (sadly) but it was a nice and simple sweet crepe. The coconut whipped crème was a nice addition. I think the nuts would've added a bit more crunchy texture but can't know for sure. My dogs really wanted a piece of it LOL Overall, good coffee and a sweet spot ;) read more

Kona Island Coffee - Maui crepe, crème brûlée latte (iced), kamoa mocha (hot) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mountain View, California

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Kind of hard to find their new location, but still amazing! Need to come back to try their pastries read more

Kona Island Coffee - Iced Hilo Latte (UBE) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mountain View, California

I've been searching high and low for decades to find a place on the mainland that serves a solid macadamia latte like the one I'd find at a popular shop in Hawaii and was so happy to hear Kona finally opened a brick and mortar and in Mountain View no less, huge congrats especially from all the hard work and amazing people it took to bring this shop to life! Parking is plentiful with 1 hour spots right in front or retail parking at a nearby garage around the corner. Located next door to Palmetto, their decor feels calm and gives the perfect nod to the spirit of aloha. There are also a number of tables inside which are ideal for working/studying or chatting with some friends while enjoying your delights. I came in on a Sunday just before 5pm, with the weather being a comfortable 75 degrees, and ordered an iced Kona Island Latte with vanilla syrup, oat milk, and no chopped macadamia topping. Happy to report that it was amazing AND comparable. The drink wasn't overly sweet and had the perfect hint of macadamia and coconut. Not only did I satisfy my craving and the shop is less than 5 miles away but I finally closed all my tabs from browsing for flights to the islands which have been open for as long as I can remember. read more

I had an appointment at VMC and found a crepe food truck nearby. It had been a long time since I last had a crepe, so I got a strawberry & banana with Nutella and a cappuccino. Service was quick and friendly, which made the experience even better, especially when you're in between appointments. Everything was delicious--the taste was amazing! Definitely hit the spot. read more

Kona Island Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mountain View, California

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The pick me up I needed while waiting for my baby to arrive to the world. The coffee was great and the ube-banana bread was tasted and a great twist to a traditional pastry. read more

Kona Island Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mountain View, California

Absolutely amazing. The vibes, the coffee, the CHIMNEY CAKES. Great service will be back for sure