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    Lava Java Coffee Roasters of Maui

    4.4 (552 reviews)
    ModerateCoffee & Tea
    Open 7:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for working
    Dogs allowed

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    melanie c.

    Delicious coconut latte, exactly what I was craving. The frozen mocha (not pictured) was the best thing and would go back for that every day if I could. The inside is adorable and has a great couch and chess area to lounge in. They also have a dog that comes by if you're lucky - super cute. Great place and worker was nice.

    Large Iced Banana MacNut Latte!
    Annie W.

    Great little coffee shop across from the beach and park in Kihei! It was decently busy and there was one girl working the counter and making drinks, she took each order and then made the drinks. I was debating between the coconut macnut latte and banana mocha and she said the banana macnut latte was her favorite. Tried it out, and it did not disappoint! 10/10 reccomend!

    Everly C.

    The best ice chai latte & ice chocolate in town!! service is amazing and ambiance is great. You can play chess while waiting for your order

    Ang P.

    Good vibes and positivity ! And coffee and snacks Live music coffee Love Local Support Venmo the musicians like i did

    Coconut vanilla latte
    Isaac B.

    Super cool little shop with stuff you can buy, coffee was good and was exactly what I wanted. The service was fast and the person who helped me was super nice.

    frozen matcha with two shots of

    coffee is so good, their ESPRESSO shots omg. If you like espresso and also sweet things, add a couple shots to their frozen matcha and it'll be the best thing you had in a while. Interior is amazing and beautiful and has lots of card games. Also the barista is so sweet and serves samples out too!

    Iced White Mocha Raspberry coffee
    Shelbey N.

    Stopped in for a quick coffee. The reviews didn't disappoint. Our drink was delicious! This was a really cute little coffee shop with lots to look at while you wait for your drink. There is indoor and outdoor seating! Service was good- the barista was nice and very fast!

    Max!

    A year late posting but this is a very chill coffee shop. Owner was very friendly and we met the sweetest puppy dog Max. Visiting from Cali, coffee and ambiance 10/10. Would visit again whenever I come back.

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    Rachael K.

    The best customer service and delicious coffee! My boyfriend and I enjoyed our visit to Lava Java in Kihei. We walked over as the cafe was close to our hotel; however, I noticed parking spots right out front. Lava Java is the neatest cafe I've visited on-island. Quirky, fun and cool! Love the tshirts designed by one of the baristas, who is not only talented but genuine and kind as well! Please tip your baristas! I liked the strong espresso taste of my 20 oz iced Mac latte (4 shots in a 20 oz). Though, I'd argue my boyfriend's dirty chai was superior to my order. We also bought two tshirts, made of the comfiest tshirt material! Highly recommend Lava Java for your caffeine needs! They have coffee and Red Bull concoctions as well!

    Coffee lava Java

    Scott is such a cool owner and the coffee is the bonus!!! The frozen mocha is the Bomb. Enjoy the second location after church!!!

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    Megan L.

    Was there just for the 100% maui coffee beans. I didn't catch the barista name but he's super nice. I was there asking some questions at around 8 and there were't a lot of people, and then I came back close to 8:30, there were a really long line of people. Recommend to go early to avoid the crowd! I got coffee from some place else, but would totally come back for coffee if I can!

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    Coffee and Vanilla matcha were so good!!! Owner was very friendly and helpful, would highly recommend!!!

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    Cute coffee shop across the street from the ocean with a seating area for reading, or jammin on the guitars. Scott and the staff are great!

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    Wonderful coffee with a great local feel! Service was consistently excellent! Will be back once we're on Maui again!

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