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    Waimea Coffee Co

    4.4 (506 reviews)
    Closed 6:30 am - 5:30 pm

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    Moderate noise
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    Dogs allowed

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    Everything bagel - Egg Sammy sandwich
    Maribel T.

    The perfect pit stop to grab a morning pick me up before heading to the days adventures! Lived that I could walk the neighboring shops while I waited for my items! I'm super happy with the breakfast burrito! Originally went in for an açaí bowl but they were out for the day! Opted in for the burrito and bf got the bagel sandwich! Both were delicious! The items came out faster than expected given how busy they were! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The space was very cute and quaint![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Love this place! Coming back for other items tomorrow!!:D

    Their local citizen
    Antonina E.

    If you are in the area do give them a try. Coffee is good. Great taste! And they do have an option to go or to sit and enjoy. Service is helpful and friendly. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They are pretty small and really crowded spot so be prepared either to wait for an available spot or grab to go and leave (that's what we had to do and so it was just a little bit inconvenient especially with kiddos).[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Brownie Bites
    Didi A.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]Adorable little town coffee shop[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Located in Waimea which is adorable little town[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Old cozy feeling[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Great service Good coffee My daughter had a toasted bagel with cheese I had macadamia brownie Pretty good Easy parking Lots of locals which is always a plus sign

    Perfect day for a coffee on the picnic table
    Candice H.

    My fav coffee shop in this town. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It is in a very cute courtyard with other shops with outside seating and some indoor seating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Plenty of food options, service is mostly quick. We stopped here twice while in town, and they have communal restroom (for the complex) around the corner. Great coffee, great service, good food.

    Ulu burger with sweet potato salad.
    Erlynn T.

    I can't believe that I'm from Waimea and have never been to Waimea Coffee Co before. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The cozy little coffee shop was the perfect place for lunch and coffee on one of the more chilly days in Waimea.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The shop was pretty busy at lunch, so a bit difficult to find a dine-in space, but there were picnic tables outside, fortunately.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service was quickly and friendly despite how busy they were! I ordered the ulu burger with sweet potato salad. The ulu burger was unlike any other vegetarian burger that I have tried! The bun was wonderfully soft with a bit of a toasty, crisp exterior. The ulu burger tasted nourishing and had a spicy chipotle mayo type of sauce. Yum! The mac nut vegan cheese had a fascinating tang and texture. The ulu burger was a fun and healthy sandwich that left me satisfied and quite full. The sweet potato salad was a brilliant purple color and had a nice pickle relish addition. Just a little scoop, but a lot of flavor! The latte with macadamia nut syrup was fabulous! Delicious espresso, creamy, sweet, and a little nutty overall. It definitely warmed me up and gave me the energy I needed for the rest of the day. I'm not much of a coffee person, but I would definitely get a drink from Waimea Coffee Co again. Tasty and nourishing food plus top notch coffee is a combo that can't be beat. Waimea Coffee Co is stellar and popular for a good reason!

    Wow!
    Helen N.

    Best SW Salad; check It out for a nice combo to share with someone. The SW Salad and a breakfast burrito! Both are exceptional alone or together to share with a diner.

    Tricia N.

    Randomly stopped over for some coffee and breakfast here on the way to Hilo and omg I am glad we did. Hands down, their breakfast burrito is the best I've ever had! Me and my husband shared it and I even gave him the slightly bigger half and I regret it haha. I wish I had the whole thing. Ingredients are so fresh and it was so tasty. The sauce and the lime were really a nice touch. I can't get over it. I may be overhyping it but regardless it's worth a try! Their coffees are decent too and baristas are very kind and friendly! They did miss my cold brew but when I followed up, they made sure to make my drink right away and apologized. It was understandable, it was a morning rush. Customers service is still great. Will definitely make the time to come back next time we visit the big island. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The coffee shop is really cute too and in such a perfect location!![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

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    Alia G.

    Great local coffee shop in Kamuela! They sell all kinds of different coffee as well as beans! They will even grind it to your specification. Great service. Great coffee. They even have some breakfast items. ...and some small tables on the patio / outdoor area. This morning... Saturday... They even had live music. Definitely recommend swinging by for a coffee or just to hangout and relax.

    Outside seating
    Don J.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]Lovely grounds; both coffee and surroundings.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Great coffee and lovely breakfast menu. Definitely worth dropping in!

    Jenna Salad to-go
    Lesley D.

    I have to preface this review by saying I only drink black coffee, but it's legit here. The cold brew hits the spot, however the best thing here (I just can't deviate from it) is the Jenna salad! It's loaded with apples, blue cheese, candied pecans and it's just a sinfully delicious salad. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's quaint, and the seating is mainly outside.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]There are two picnic tables but I wouldn't recommend coming here with a really large party unless you get your stuff to-go.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Interior.
    Navin K.

    Passable coffee shop in Waimea - 2.5 stars, rounded up to 3 because of the experience, not the food. We stopped by on our way from Kona Airport to our B&B in Hilo - quite hungry after a long Southwest flight from Oakland. We got there a little after 2, which was past their lunch hour cutoff, so we had to settle for cookies and hot beverages. I also ordered an açaí bowl, one of two food options on the menu they were prepared to make. We got our cookies, sat outdoors and people-watched. Chickens were wandering around the lawn, and there was a misty rainbow in the sky. The couple on the table next to us was loving on their mutt. The man went into the coffee shop and re-emerged with a guitar, and his lady started singing softly while he strummed. It was a perfect big island moment, soothing to the soul after a hard few weeks dealing with work and life pressures in California. They forgot to call my name for our hot drinks and açaí bowl. When I went in and got them (they'd been sitting on the counter the whole time), the drinks were lukewarm and the sorbet in the bowl was melty. The cookies were rock hard. We didn't enjoy them. But the free-range chickens did. My matcha latte was good, but my better half's cappuccino was bitter and too strong. She abandoned it. The Punatic - sorbet topped with honey, banana, coconut shavings and granola - was decent. Service was laid back. Parking was not an issue, and there are clean public restrooms nearby. Likely won't be back on this trip.

    Tet S.

    Good coffee flavor. They have their specialty coffees that you must try. Te Almond toffee mochi is ok. Service is also ok. Nothing extraordinary but still a good experience. 4.0

    Sefali P.

    This was the perfect stop on our road trip from the Hilo side going towards Kona. There's even some seating inside and outside the cozy shop. I opted for a seasonal latte, don't remember the exact flavor. It was good, not too sweet. The perfect pick-me-up to continue the drive.

    Devoured it before the picture.

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    The Kimbaya açaí bowl was delicious and huge!! Everything takes a while to make some come patient and prepared because it's worth the wait.

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    Best coffee in town. Friendly barista and good food. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambience is good old town Waimea[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]],.

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    Delicious coffee and tea. Adorable spot and great vibes. Friendly baristas. A favorite!

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    The coffee was so bitter we could barely drink it. So we didn't. It's a cardinal sin really...

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    Avocado toast, ricotta toast
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    A delicious mixed greens salad with beets, artichoke hearts, and more!
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    Ceviche and a flat bread with Truffles
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    Tako escargot.  The best item of all the great dishes.
    Tako escargot. The best item of all the great dishes.
    Lamb and chateau duo was superb

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