My first breakfast in Kaua'i! I came here for brunch with my group of 3 where we split three dishes from the menu. Service was accommodating and attentive while we navigated the menu; they offered recommendation as well which we really appreciated it. To drink, I ordered the cold brew with mac milk. It was refreshing! Not too creamy if that's not your style. Also not too sweet - which I really liked. Friend ordered the banana bread which was good but not stand-out. To eat, we split a garlic shrimp plate, breakfast burrito, and churro French toast. The garlic shrimp was my pick and it was seasoned well. Some parts of the shrimp were a little too mushy but overall good. The best thing on that plate was the mac salad! The breakfast burrito was good but even better with the salsa provided. The star was truly the churro French toast - which is less of a French toast and more like a fried donut? Nonetheless, the sauce/cream it came with was divine and paired amazing with the cinnamon-y crispiness of the bread. A cute little spot in Hanalei worth trying if you find yourself along the north shore for brunch. read more

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We went back and I tried the shrimp, which was amazing! This is a must stop spot when in Hanalei. Tips: Get here early (like when they first open) or call in your order to avoid the line. Serving sizes are very generous and easily shareable so get a few dishes to share. read more

Delicious spot to grab breakfast! This spot gets pretty busy and seating is limited. My husband and I got the full order of the churro french toast and the garlic shrimp with rice and mac salad. Garlic shrimps were nicely seasoned and tasty. Churro french toast was so good! Portions are very generous and we were so full at the end of our meal. We found some little ledge seating with 2 chairs by the entrance door. The inside is really cute and they have a variety of stickers and little things you can purchase as a souvenir. read more

Wake Up Coffee Bar - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hanalei, Hawaii

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I enjoyed my garlic shrimp lunch while looking at some pretty views of the mountain in the island. It's a to go style spot with a very limited seatings inside and outside patio. The service was quick and the food came out pretty fast. Inside of this tiny restaurant, you can find some cute souvenirs for purchase as well. read more

Wake Up Coffee Bar - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hanalei, Hawaii

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Really glad I stopped here for food! It has parking in the back and is more of a to-go style spot but there are a few seats on the patio and a few barstools outside. Service was on point and they prepared the food pretty fast! I ordered the coconut sweet chilli shrimp which was so delicious! It comes with rice and a side so the portions are pretty big. My bf got some kind of sweet chili chicken too and the portions for that were huge! Came back on the last day for a breakfast sandwich and it was super tasty. Will definitely return next time I'm in kauai. read more

Wake Up Coffee Bar - shrimp and rice in a styrofoam container - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hanalei, Hawaii

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Everything we tried was delicious! The Churro French Toast was amazing, but unless you have a big group, get a half order! read more

Wake Up Coffee Bar - Churro French Toast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hanalei, Hawaii

June 2023 Cute little spot. Seating can be limited. We were lucky to grab the bar counter table on the patio. My partner got the kalua burrito and a passion orange guava juice. I got the veg. The kalua burrito was good and rich, though a bit heavy for her at the time. We took part of it to go for later. The veg was good, had a lot of different textures to it. I liked the taro patty which provided a nice crunch against everything. The flavor really came through as well. They had a nice spicy sauce on the counter to use also. That juice tho was really good and fresh. A really nice pick me up with the meal to cut through things. Was a nice spot to sit tho a lot of little birds will come to visit you. We got to see some of the helicopters traversing the mountains which we were going to do the next day also. read more

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This is one of the few breakfast options in Hanalei, and one that we had on our list to try. Very busy upon arrival in the morning, seats inside all filled up. Luckily we were just second in line, so we placed our order, got a pager and went and found outdoor seating. It took a while to get our food, about 30 minutes or so, but not the worst considering the crowds. I ordered the Kalua Burrito (a whopping $19), my wife got the basic b, and we got a half order of the churro french toast to split. Unfortunately, the breakfast was a bit disappointing. -The Kalua burrito is good, but not $19 good. Good amount of meat but in desperate need of a salsa or some sort of spice to break up the monotony. The chipotle aioli doesn't have much flavor and is more of just a light cream throughout. The size leaves a bit to be desired as well. -The Basic B was fine, and I mean, it's called the basic b. So can't expect too much. Pile of plain tots with some grilled spam and eggs. Can't complain, but nothing to compliment either. -The churro French toast is really the standout here, and honestly the only thing I'd consider worth the visit. Good crispy crunch on it and lovely dusting of cinnamon and sugar. If you want a sweet breakfast, coming here for just the French toast would be a good choice. Other than that, I'd recommend other breakfast options for both better local flavor and more bang for your buck. read more

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The coconut flavor on the Fuzzy was pretty dominant but luckily we ordered another drink (forgot the name, my bad) and we mixed them together to get something pretty phenomenal. Drinks are mild, so consider getting an extra shot. read more

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Most perfect breakfast spot! Love all the food here. This is the half French toast and it's HUGE. All the plate lunches here are perfect read more

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The Churro French Toast here is incredibly delicious! The half order is more than enough for one person, and the full size portion is perfect for sharing. We really enjoyed our meal here, and the coffee's were excellent as well! This was one of our favorite meals on the island. read more

Wake Up Coffee Bar - Churro French Toast (half order) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hanalei, Hawaii

Came on a Sunday morning and they only had drip coffee and cold brew coffee options, no decaf options either. We opted for a Fuzzy, a black coffee, and a ham sammy. This is a laid back coffee shop with friendly staff, and they were super quick with getting our coffee and food out, but both coffees tasted like diner coffee and were just okay. The sandwich was good but could have used some type of veggie on it to cut through the ham and ciabatta bread. read more

Wake Up Coffee Bar - Ham sammy - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hanalei, Hawaii

I was visiting and I heard so many good things about the garlic shrimp I had to try. OMG! I usually dont like to eat whole shrimp but this was so worth it. It had so much flavor and the shrimp were big. It came with rice and I chose macaroni salad as my side which was really good. I also ordered dragonfruit lemonade which was so refreshing. This is a small location but cute and they also sell breakfast. The service was pretty quick and the staff was nice. read more

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Food: 5 stars Service: 5 stars Ambiance: 4 stars Value: 4 stars Coffee: 3 stars This is more of a 4.5, but I'm rounding up due to the great food and cute vibe. Came for a late breakfast - got the Shoyu Chicken special (just ok) and the Katsu Chicken (INCREDIBLE). Don't skip the katsu chicken! Also tried the fuzzy nut and Hawaiian Milky Way. The coffee is pretty sugary/flavored and not very strong (no espresso shots here), so if you're a coffee purist this may not be the place for you. The food and views are great, though, and price is decent for how much food you get. We had plenty of leftovers for lunch/second breakfast. Unfortunately there isn't a ton of seating here, with 3 small tables on the front balcony, one small bar inside, and one small a bar outside. Altogether they can seat about 15 people inside and outside, though there are also some picnic tables by the road. Be prepared to take your food to go if needed! Also check out their cute merch, they have tons of funny stickers and some handmade gifts. No kama'aina here. read more

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We got a full order of the churro French toast and shared it. It was SO HUGE we only ate half of it between the two of us! But it was delicious! I wouldn't expect anything like your typical French toast, because it is not that. It is very very sweet. Lots of sugar! We also got an order of tots to share. It was super good and a huge portion! My cold brew mocha was amazing as well! We will definitely be going back! read more

Wake Up Coffee Bar - Breakfast with a view! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hanalei, Hawaii

Don't let the name fool you!!! The coffee is good here, but to me the main star is the breakfast menu. The churro French toast and the breakfast burrito are a must when we are in town. The French toast is like none other I've ever had. I always forget to take pictures because I'm always so excited & in such a hurry to jump right in and eat. Make sure you call to check the hours before going! They close early around 12 or 1 pm. I also suggest calling in your order ahead, because the line can get long depending on the time of morning. read more

Really cute Coffee/breakfast spot in Hanalei. The food and coffee itself was delicious. However, the employees were extremely rude. We waited for almost 40 minutes for a breakfast burrito just to find out that the employee forgot to "buzz" us when it was ready. Not friendly at the register or when delivering food. Cute stickers and other nick backs instead. Fresh juices are delightful. read more

Been here every time I've come to Hanalei. Breakfast burrito FTW. Not cheap, but it is delicious.

My wife and I came here for breakfast one morning and, in our opinion, this place is highly UNDERRATED!! The food was absurdly delicious and massively portioned! We went with the Kalua Pork breakfast burrito and the Churro French Toast, and both breakfast items delivered! The breakfast burrito was stuffed with tender and flavorful pork. But it also maintained a proper egg ratio (some breakfast burritos can be overstuffed with eggs in my opinion), and the tater tots added a perfect crunch. The burrito was delicious on its own, but I would highly recommend adding their house made guava hot sauce for a nice touch The Churro French Toast was insanely delicious. We had no idea how massive the portions were, or we would've definitely gone with the half-order for the two of us. The French toast was so tasty - a deep-fried goodness combo of sweet and crunchy. But what took it to the next level was the cold cream and syrup they served right in the middle of the whole dish. Seriously - it was to die for! The combination of the hot French toast with the cool cream made it taste like heaven on earth! We paid $19 for the full order French toast and $20 for the burrito, which sounds steep but they give you a ton of food for the price. read more

Wake Up Coffee Bar - Churro French Toast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hanalei, Hawaii

The breakfast burrito was pretty good. It was a bit pricey and greasy, but left me filled. Other than that, the shop is cute but only has 3 tables smushed together for outdoor seating. read more

Wake Up Coffee Bar - Kalua pork burrito - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hanalei, Hawaii

Highly recommended for a breakfast stop on your vacation! Open early at 7am - not all places are open this early! And quite a few places don't have their kitchen open on Tuesdays - but Wake Up does! Friendly service, relatively quick for the island, and they have a key to a bathroom if needed! Best breakfast sandwich in Kauai! read more

Food: O.M.G. The kalua burrito is the BOMB!! Hands down one of the best burritos I've ever had in my life - it's THAT good. It's crunchy, juicy, flavorful, aromatic, and everything you can or cannot think of for a burrito. If you add their homemade pineapple hot sauce? Wow I can eat this all day every day. It definitely makes up for the churro French toast, which was waaaay too sweet for me. It's perfectly crunchy outside and soft inside, tastes almost like a donut. So if they toned down the sugar level by 50% and/or swap out the syrup for a sour sauce, then it'd be perfect. Value: The food sizes are HUGE! The burrito alone was enough for me and my husband... and the half order sure felt like a full order. The total was $28, which is crazy considering the prices on the island. Ambiance: hello? See my photo - it's a perfect Mountain View as you chomp down the burrito. It's also a gift shop, so as you wait for your food, you can walk around and get some cool local gifts. read more

Wake Up Coffee Bar - View - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hanalei, Hawaii

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My breakfast sandwich was so good I had to get it two days in a row... this is "TheVeg" non veg style just for me... I had them remove the "sausage" and add ham... it is so fresh and delicious!! It may very well be the best breakfast sandwich I've ever had!! My coffee was great too - it was the fuzzy nut or something like that... I highly recommend getting food here but seating is limited so plan to take it somewhere fun to eat it. read more

Wake Up Coffee Bar - "TheVeg" non veg style just for me... I had them remove the "sausage" and add ham... - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hanalei, Hawaii

I stopped by here earlier today for my morning coffee. Wake up Coffee happened to be the only coffee shop open in Hanalei at 7 AM and so we headed on over. It's located in a strip mall off the main road with some parking. We ended up going to the coffee window and so there isn't much to say about it other than it had their menu on one side and you walked up and placed your order. For my coffee on this morning I decided to go with a large latte. After about a 5 minute wait, I had my coffee and we were on our way. The latte here ended up being quite good as the coffee was smooth and rich and it had a nice ratio of espresso to milk. The bottom line for me is that I would stop back here again in the future. I liked that they were open at 7 AM and thought the coffee was nice as well. read more

Wake Up Coffee Bar - Large latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hanalei, Hawaii

The coffee was amazing! I got the Hawaiian Milky way, definitely delicious if you like sweet coffee!! read more

Wake Up Coffee Bar - The Hawaiian milky way coffee is amazing if you love sweet coffee!! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hanalei, Hawaii

This place is so good! Definitely recommend the Kalua burrito 10/10! I don't usually like to eat shredded pork so I was just going to take a "bite" to try it but ended up wanting to share half the burrito! Omg loved it with the guava hot sauce! Together they're perfection! The churro french toast is also delicious! Half order is perfect to share for two in my opinion. The POG juice was also fresh and very good! The fuzzy latte was good, but I think it'd be better with espresso than cold brew. Their sign said they were out of espresso so not sure if it is usually made with espresso. The Ry-Boo was good I'd give it 7.5/10. Couldn't finish it b/cuz I ended up liking the burrito way more! Which even half of is super filling. Overall I would definitely go back. So far my favorite breakfast on the island! They even have super cute stickers and lil gift shop stuff! And the view of the mountains across the street are breathtaking! read more

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All you Millennials and Gen-Z'er's who need to be coddled while you order breakfast might want to pass on this place. Sure the staff can be a little surly, the Soup Nazi didn't get famous for being accommodating, but the food is delicious and the portions are generous. Enjoyed the Basic B, Coconut Shrimp and Kahlua Pork. We'll definitely be back. read more

Fantastic breakfast spot in Hanalei. The closest traditional American place we found with various egg options. The plain bagel with cream cheese was a hit with my youngest, while the two eggs and bacon and rice was perfect for my wife. The Veg breakfast sandwich was a hit with everyone. So good in fact my oldest had to order another one. Drip coffee was good, lots of other fun options as well. read more

Wake Up Coffee Bar - Sign - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hanalei, Hawaii

What delightful staff! If it's not too busy they bring the To Go right to you. The Veggie is a delicious treat for vegetarians! But don't worry there are plenty of other meaty options. They are also open until 1pm, which seems to be at least an hour longer then any other venue serving brunch. read more

Absolutely delicious! I just went for their garlic shrimp plate and it was the best shrimp I've had on Kauai. My dad got the kalua pork burrito and it was amazing! Definitely worth going! read more

Wake Up Coffee Bar - Garlic shrimp plate with Mac salad - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hanalei, Hawaii

Food and coffee were amazing! We were disappointed because our usual breakfast place was closed so we tried this one. Let's just say ..... it was the best find! We will be back and highly recommend! The view was very beautiful. read more

Came here every morning we were in Kauai because it was that good. The garlic shrimp are to die for (and the seaweed salad is an awesome side). The full order of french toast are MASSIVE and enough to 2-3 meals, but they were hands down the best french toast I have ever had. The kahlua pork burrito was packed to the masses with tots, egg, veggies, and pork and was so filling and yummy. They are not a massive shop and only offer outdoor seating (3 tables next to their restaurant and 3 round tables with umbrellas outside) and they do get super busy after 7:30am, so be an early bird! I will also say I was not super impressed by the coffee. I got the milky way which was very sweet and good, but their cold brew is not great. Would absolutely recommend for the food! read more

Food is delicious. This places was the most affordable place to have breakfast. There were no seats inside but lots of seating outside near the parking lot. Definitely will come back when at the north shore. read more

Wake Up Coffee Bar - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hanalei, Hawaii

My daughter and I love this place. The food is always good and so is the service. Kaylee helped us place our order today and was extra helpful in making special order without spending more than needed. Thx Kaylee! read more

TL;dr: be careful what you get there. Some things are great, some mediocre, some REALLY SUCKS. Breakfast pork burrito is a solid 5 stars here, hands down one of the best breakfast burritos out there. Meat was juicy and tender, sauce was on point, tater tots add that essential crunch element to the experience. Bug portion too. The bagel sando is very average, nothing to write home about. Their cold brew REALLY SUCKS. It's terrible black and it's even worse with milk - taste exactly like cough med. GROSS. UNDRINKABLE. Isn't it ironic that a coffee bar can't make a semi decent coffee? I'll go back just for the burrito though. read more

Wake Up Coffee Bar - Kailua pork burrito - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hanalei, Hawaii

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Best French toast I've ever had! It completely exceeded my expectations (which were quite high considering some of the reviews I read on here) and I was not disappointed! Crunchy on the outside with the softness of a perfect Cinnabon roll on the inside, the texture contrast was awesome. The whipped cream wasn't just some stuff out of a can, it was soft and thick, almost like some kind of whipped gelato (I like love to know how they do that). And the flavor- cinnamon and sugar with caramel- the best flavor and sugar bomb you could hope for! (Let it be notes, this IS dessert for breakfast, so I highly recommend getting some protein to go with it so you don't pass out from sugar overload). Also got the kalua burrito, which was huge and flavorful. The fuzzy nut was tasty, but I recommend enjoying it once your taste buds have calmed down from the French toast. Overall, it's the best breakfast I've had in Hawaii by far, and gets extra points for being memorable and epically delicious. read more

Wake Up Coffee Bar - Churro french toast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hanalei, Hawaii

Parking: there is a small parking lot in the shopping complex and other lots nearby. We parked across the street and we got it pretty quickly but the area can get rather busy. Dishes: we ordered an iced coffee and a 1/2 order of their churro French toast Recommendations: We stopped by after running into a couple that said it was the best food they'd had on the island, what a review! We didn't order much because we got food from another venue but the Churro French Toast was solid and while sweet it was well balanced. Coffee was just what I needed for our early morning adventures. Service: very friendly and I was able to get a key to the restroom while we waited for our order (they have posted directions to get to the restroom and it was also very clean (both the bathroom and the restaurant). Ambiance: I'd say it's pretty laid back and like most places on the island in tourist popular places. When you'd go: we went for breakfast and enjoyed it but we didn't get a chance to try their many of their menu items. I would go earlier and keep in mind they close at Noon read more

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Amazing! Loved the food. Wish we came here earlier on our trip. It ended up being out last meal in Hanalei! The garlic shrimp was amazing!! I would definitely get it again. My husband got the coconut shrimp this was good as well but more on the sweeter side. Our favorite was the garlic shrimp! read more

Wake Up Coffee Bar - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hanalei, Hawaii

No wait at 7:30 for breakfast.. right in the same plaza as Pink ice cream . Shop has some few local artist gift items .. simple breakfast and lunch menu. Free Parking in the plaza ..might be full during peak hours . Garlic shrimp was full of flavored savory sauce and tasty as other reviews recommended. Veggie burritos was super large and full in stuffing inside . read more

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legit the best food! coffee was amazing too! highly recommend! five huge stars!!!