Great local coffee shop in Kauai. Very unassuming spot but had great coffee with unique options and a very cute interior.

The coffee shop and the drinks are aesthetically really cute. I got the Mr. Melrose with white chocolate and it was really sweet. I did ask for a something on the sweeter side, so the barista was right on the money. I just didn't like the flavor of it. I wouldn't get it again, but I'd definitely try something else. The parking can be a little tight, but it's conveniently located right in front of their cafe. The service was decent. I did order about 30 minutes before closing, so it could have just been a long day for them. read more

This place is so cute truly. There is a little store inside you can check out with cute items. There are pastas and sauces you can buy. There are cookie doughs you can take home and bake. I wish I had an oven so I could do just that. There are a lot of coffee options to choose from and many sound really good. I went with Mr. melrose since it is the namesake drink, makes me think it's a signature. I really liked it! I chose dark chocolate and it wasn't too sweet, which was just right. Coffee was smoothe and really refreshing to drink. We also got the truffle egg croissant which I highly highly recommend. It's so good. Packed with plenty of eggs, definitely taste the truffle and my goodness that croissant was very well made, well laminated, buttery, moist and flakey at the same time. The barista was also very very kind. Great service! I highly highly recommend. read more

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I'm gonna keep this simple. In a twist of fate...... I have discovered that My NEW Favorite coffee shop on the beautiful Island of Kauai is..... Drum Roll Please..... MELROSE!!!!!!! That's it. That's my Review. What do you think? Gotcha! Alright, here's how it went down. During our most recent trip to Kauai, we went to our favorite little local breakfast spot in Lihue, known as Tip Top. Fun Fact #1: Tip Top has been around for over 100 years (yeah! It was Established in 1916). Fun Fact #2: Hawai'i didn't even become a state until 1959. Crazy right! Anywho... that morning we drove into Lihue and pulled into the Tip Top parking lot just like we do every trip to Kauai. But this visit, as we approached the front door, there was a sign posted at the entrance saying something along the lines of: "Sorry, No coffee today". Now I don't know about you, but you don't wanna see me without my morning brew. Of course, this didn't detour us from having a delicious breakfast at our favorite little hole on the wall. (Check out Tip Top if you want to eat with the locals) So as soon as breakfast was over, we got back in the rental car and went on Yelp to find us a place to get coffee. And after my wife scrolled for a few minutes looking at the different coffee shops nearby, she suddenly exclaimed: "oh this place looks cute!" In my head, my exact thought was ... "cute?". I don't want cute! I want caffeine, Lots of caffeine! But I was desperate. I didn't care if the place was cute or not, I just wanted coffee Stat! The drive from Tip Top was less than 2 minutes before we pulled into the Parking lot of Melrose. Initial impression: is this place even open? There were windows, but they were all covered and you couldn't see inside. Me: Oh great, it looks closed. Are we gonna have to settle for McDonalds coffee across the street? My wife: Just go check. Yelp says they're open. So I walk up, anxiously hoping for the best and..... To my surprise, they were open. Ok, this is where it went from good to GREAT! We walked in and my first thought (fellas don't judge) (ladies, I finally get it) The place was soooo CUTE!!! Haha Yeah, it was 1/2 Boutique (apparel, accessories, gifting) And 1/2 coffee shop/café. And of course, beautiful roses throughout. The 2 young ladies behind the counter were so sweet, kind and made us feel so welcomed. While looking at coffee menu to see what we wanted, we were offered a sample of their collagen melon milk frozen concoction. Ho. Lee. Crap. This stuff was ridiculously delicious, so you know we had to get ourselves a full size one for the kids to share. In addition we got a Miss Melrose (iced) and a Mocha Melrose (hot) for my mother-in-law waiting in the car with the kids. All drinks were out of this world and definitely made with love! Speaking of Love... Their straws are pink and are HEART SHAPED!!! Yeah, this place didn't leave any detail out. Everything from the product they sell (the coffee and merchandise in the boutique), the whole vibe this space gives off, and of course the kind hearted staff they employ here... Melrose, you deserve every star I'm giving you! It was too bad we had just come from breakfast, otherwise we totally would have eaten here because everything looked/sounded so good from their bakery menu. We liked it so much, we decided to stop in a few days later when we were passing through Lihue and realized this time, they were actually closed (closed on Sundays). Thankfully for us, Kauai is our home away from home in our hearts and we have been so blessed to be able to come back so often and share this special place with our kids. Melrose know this... We will 1000% be coming back and know that every person I talk to that's going to Kauai, I will pass on the good word about your shop. I wish you nothing, but success until me see you again. Mahalo! read more

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Ordered the Melrose Matcha and the coconut oatmeal cookie. Both were so delicious, I wish I could get the cookie recipe! The Matcha reminded me of a butter pecan ice cream. read more

Melrose - Melrose Matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

We stopped by Melrose on the last day of our trip to Kauai and it was a lovely way to end off the vacation! The shop is so cute and feels like something straight out of LA. We got the Hawaiian tropical and Mr. Melrose drinks and both were lovely (and very pretty), but the standout for me was the brown butter chocolate chip cookie -- it was heavenly! read more

Melrose - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

Coffee? So good. The decor? So pretty. The barista? So nice. I have zero negative things to say about my experience at this coffee shop!! They have good drinks with fun fall specials. It shares space with a small boutique I think. There's some parking too! Not a hard place to get to. If I lived here I'd visit all the time! read more

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Melrose is the perfect spot to have a treat and a matcha with your girlfriends! The cutest little place to enjoy. The outdoor seating is ideal and has a nice ambiance. The brown butter chocolate chip cookie is my absolute favorite. All of the girls working there are always delightful and helpful. I will always take friends here when they are in town visiting, just love it. There is parking in front that is easily accessible. read more

Melrose - Ballerina Matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

Coffee was really delicious and the whole experience was sweet and memorable. Everything was just lovely, from the incredibly friendly and attentive owner to adorable touches like heart straws and a little dried rose topping the yummy iced coffee. read more

Really good coffee drinks. The place looks like it was transplanted straight from Los Angeles. Cute little shop with yummy food. We had the Miss Melrose, Matcha Latte and Hawaiian Tropic and all were excellent. The brown butter chocolate chip cookie they heat up and is delicious. We also enjoyed the pepperoni on focaccia. The service is great too. read more

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I have driven past this place a few times while visiting the island. I'm so glad that we decided to stop by for breakfast this time around. Such a cute place. Service was quick and friendly. Drink & the chocolate croissant were yummy! I'll definitely be back! read more

Melrose - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

This place is a lot located in what used to be. I believe a former gas station. The transformation is absolutely incredible and it is even more breathtaking as soon as you walk inside. It definitely looks like something out of Europe, more Italian type of environment with the decor and all of the flowers both fresh as well as dried for decorative purposes The menu is incredible so please be sure to read through it and take your time and the staff is super friendly and patient with you There are also lots of ready to purchase that you can take home and cook at home such as sauces and pastas There are also a limited amount of baked goods available as well and they also sell some accessories, house, decor, etc. This is a must visit, not only because everything taste good but everything looks fantastic!!! read more

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Such an amazing spot. The ambiance is the best! They have the cutest decor. Their pastries are to die for! The cookies and the cinnamon roll were so flavorful. They warmed the cinnamon roll for us and the cream cheese topping just melted in the mouth. The staff were extremely friendly and made recommendations for our drinks explaining the differences and options. The only reason I couldn't give it 5 stars is I've tried the matcha recommendations on 2 separate occasions and I was not impressed. It lacked something, almost as if it was watery. The hint of cookie was a nice touch but could have been alittle stronger. I was bummed as I love me a good matcha. The Mr. Dubai coffee drink on the other hand was bold and delicious. And the melrose milk was also another good try. I'm usually a matcha person, but Maybe I will have to try something other than matcha next time. read more

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We enjoyed our coffees this morning and thank you for the tip on which beach to go . Your staff are very friendly. read more

Melrose - We enjoyed our coffees this morning and thank you for the tip on what beach to go to! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

This is a must stop, especially for the ladies. They don't skip a detail right down to the napkin and coffee cup. The cutest boutique to shop inside. I ordered a coffee and ham and cheese croissant, both delicious. I wish people could see what was inside. We almost drove right by bc it didn't look open. To the owner... put a giant QR outside to spark interest. Loved this place read more

Melrose - Down to the details! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

Stopped in here after getting a not so great coffee from elsewhere. The employee was SO sweet and talked with us a while and drink was incredible. I got the Hawaiian Tropic and would highly recommend giving it a try! read more

Service was great and drinks were fabulous! We went back a second time before we left the island. Yummy! read more

Melrose - The cute store inside the shop! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

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This place is adorable!! It had great food, lots of little things that you can gift people and a delicious Golden Milk! The only recommendation I have it so put better sign out. I have driven by this place 50 times and was never sure what it was for. Wasn't sure if I needed to order before. Didn't know they had coffee. It's a beautiful design but I would love to see a sign out daily with their specials or something that lets people know what it is. I will definitely be back! read more

Melrose - Golden Milk with Almond Milk. Delicious!!! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

When you enter this boho-beach-chic cafe and marketplace you would never guess it used to be an old gas station. The space is thoughtfully curated with a mix of items like exotic teas from Paris, swanky salts, and a grab and go fridge with daily specials like Caesar chicken salad and tomato soup. They sell bouquets of roses and cartons of eggs from their farm. They also have a selection of coffee and teas and fresh baked focaccia with cheese - yum!y read more

Melrose - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

Visiting Kauai n found this cute place for drinks, food, n shopping. Service was great and the coffee and food were especially delish! Miss Melrose aka Vietnamese coffee, cold brew, blueberry scone, and specialty for today, truffle egg croissant. Sooo good! I definitely recommend to go try this place. I would go again if ever I come back to Kauai. Sorry wish I took pix of our food but we couldn't wait. Lol. read more

My Miss Mojito spritzer was so good!! Coming back to purchase the linen lotion later today! Both ladies working here were sweet!

Beautiful shop and delicious coffee and croissants! Tucked away on Kuhio Highway. Rose buds are a beautiful touch read more

Melrose - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

My favorite coffee spot and boutique! Great drink and coffee menu! The baked goods are delicious including the egg truffle croissant and the brown butter cookies! The refrigerated section has delicious options like the breakfast oats, deviled eggs, and pasta salad. There is also homemade pasta, ready to bake cookies and cakes. The options change from time to time so call if you are looking for your favorite item. The service is aligned to the whole ambience of the interior decor...friendly and like home. Special note: Ask for the salted cream on your coffee! read more

Cute concept, but currently have outdoor seating only adjacent to very busy intersection with stop n go traffic at signal. Need a location on a quieter street OR some indoor seating read more

We stopped here on our way from Princeville to Waimea -- so cute and friendly! Drinks and pastries were unreal.

Pastry wasn't cooked through and ate a bite of raw dough to find out. Hope they have found a better way to ensure their food products are thoroughly cooked before setting out. read more

I'm so happy there is such an awesome cafe like this in Kauai! The attention to detail is seriously unmatched. The rose petals and lavender cream on the drinks, the heart shaped straws, the perfectly soft-on-the-inside-and-chewy-on-the-outside cookies, and the best focaccia bread I've had - I got the spicy pepperoni focaccia and they had drizzled honey on top, which really just got me. The Melrose milk (the one with blue spirulina) was so tasty, tasted just like horchata, except healthier and prettier. The owner and baristas were all so nice too. Everything about this place makes me happy! Definitely going to be a go-to spot! read more

Found this cute spot in lihue. First day I tried it was this passed Saturday. Melrose matcha is a win! I was sad Sunday/Monday cause they closed and stood in line first thing Tuesday morning. It's my 4th time today! Today I'm trying the melrose Milk (blue one seen in picture) pretty good too! Got Melrose matcha hooked on to my coworkers too! LoL the ladies are so sweet all the time & there's lots of gift ideas/goodies in here besides the pretty drinks! Totally recommend! read more

Melrose - Here's a peek of their menu - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

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Everything I've tasted so far has been sooooo good!!! The focaccia bread is delicious!!! Coffee and milk teas are yummy!!! The flower bouquets are also such a pretty touch to the shop. Definitely stop by and get some coffee, tea-breakfast and lunch!!! You won't regret it! read more

What a great new spot, so cute and all the aloha. It's refreshing to have a locally owned and run place that is serving up something different. Can't wait to try more and so stoked to see them nice and busy but I couldn't believe how fast my drink was up. Wishing them all the success read more

I got the Hawaii Tropic and oh. my. god. Was it AMAZING. Im not very big on the taste of coconut but it was the best tasting coconut flavor ever. def recommend 10/10 read more

Sweetest service ever, BEST focaccia (we got the pepperoni version WITH HERB OIL!!) , BEST vietnamese coffee (which we got with coconut milk ). LOVE these ladies and their products read more

Service was great. Quality of coffee was exceptional. Apparel was tasteful and classy. Food was unlike anything we've had on the island! Highly recommend! read more

Absolutely LOVED the Vietnamese iced coffee. Made my day! A beautiful cafe - must try! read more

Amazing matcha and yummy mango croissant! I ate four of them, they were three for $5! Affordable prices and adorable atmosphere read more

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1000% reccommend this place!! All pastries we had were amazing! cute vibe on the inside and outdoor seating! Will definitely come back!

I'm in love with the carefully curated aesthetic of this place. Jade has an eye for detail, a green thumb for delicate roses, and a wise pallet for menu creation. I highly recommend the truffle egg croissant, any focaccia (weekends), and the oatmeal chocolate chip cookies! I usually pop in post workout for a little bite and maybe a second coffee with salted caramel whip;) The staff is warm, welcoming, and engaging! read more

Best coffee shop in Kauai! The Vietnamese coffee with coconut creme is amazing; the flavor of the coffee really stands out well and is sweet without being too sweet and balances well with the coconut creme. The coconut creme itself has a lot going for it on its own. Its consistency is thick for a coconut creme and has a slight saltiness to it that really complements the overall flavor. They put flowers on the top of their dinks and their matcha is really good as well! read more

I have been here 3 times now and I absolutely adore and enjoy it. The ladies that work there are so kind and there are a variety of things. From have farm fresh eggs, to freshly made sandwiches, coffee to pasta you can purchase and take home to cook. It's a cute little hole in the wall almost and it's very calm in there. read more