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    Wake Up Coffee Bar

    4.6 (153 reviews)

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    Stephanie A.

    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.

    shrimp and rice in a styrofoam container
    Mikiko F.

    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.

    David C.

    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.

    Basic B, churro French toast, kalua burrito
    Jakob B.

    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.

    Churro French Toast
    Stephanie M.

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

    Lydia A.

    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

    Churro French Toast (half order)
    Liam M.

    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.

    Ham sammy
    Caitlin N.

    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.

    Tyler J.

    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.

    Mel L.

    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.

    Garlic Shrimp
    Adrienne H.

    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.

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    Megan M.

    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.

    Breakfast with a view!
    Krista P.

    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!

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

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