The perks... Wanting…read moreto stop by Ben Franklin in Mapunapuna I happened to notice a tent right across the street with huge fonts "Kapwa" and of course I had to check them out and was thrilled it was a coffee bar. As I still haven't had breakfast it was just perfect. Not just any coffee bar but a Filipino inspired flavors and that they were from Maui as well, they were here with a neighboring food truck and found out it was their first time here and if all goes well they may return which is a wonderful thing to hear. Glancing over their menu I was indecisive between the "Turon" a banana lumpia inspired sip or their Ube Matcha Milk Tea with Oatmilk along with their Pandesal Breakfast Sandwich. As I watched them create my drink and make my breakfast sandwich I was sad not to see the green from the matcha as it looked like it was just a Ube drink and my breakfast sandwich was delicious though wished they heated up the pandesal a bit as it was just cold. The service is nice and polite as they made drinks quite fast and efficient, I do hope to see them return here as I really want to try the Turon coffee which I guess is the perk that Maui has. Thank you!

Kapwa Coffee Bar is a fun new addition to Kahului's coffee scene, at the Akaku Center near Amigos…read more They're a small stand, serving up Filipino-inspired drinks like Turon and Bibingka-flavored coffee, Buko Pandan Cloud, and other creative options. I've mostly given up my coffee ways lately, but I think I've found my new go-to alternative here -- their Ube Matcha Milk Tea. I've tried it with both oat milk and whole milk, and surprisingly, I prefer the oat milk version. It gives the drink a thicker, creamier texture and really lets the ube flavor shine over the matcha (which I love). The drinks come in pretty generous sizes -- 20oz or 24oz -- though I'd personally love to see a 16oz option for iced drinks. I've yet to finish a full 20oz before the caffeine buzz kicks in! My only other suggestion would be to add a touch more ice as it often melts before I can even get to my office. I also tried the pandesal breakfast sandwich with egg, cheese, and bacon, which was decent -- nothing too fancy, but it did the job. So far, I've really enjoyed my visits here. There's never been a line, service is quick, and I'm usually in and out in under 10 minutes. It's a convenient stop with some creative drinks you won't find elsewhere. Next on my try list is the Ube Taro Cloud! If you're looking to switch up your usual coffee run and try something uniquely Filipino-inspired, Kapwa Coffee Bar is definitely worth a stop!