Super cool little kava bar! Great staff, amazing atmosphere, and legendary vibes. 10/10.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jennifer Fuentes
I ordered three cappuccinos and they gave me the glasses at less than half, and without milk, it looked like an American coffee.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
shannon buczkowski
Was in town for one night and made two trips in. Absolutely love the place great staff highly recommend the closest thing to a Florida kava bar you will find
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nathan Waller
Nice coffee shop. Heads up. You have to ask for the key to the bathroom
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mellow Yazzie
Enjoyed sitting outside with a warm beverage and a fire going!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tyler Miller
Avoid AWA Kava Bar: Terrible Quality, Service and Bad Vibes
I don’t usually write reviews, but after visiting AWA Kava Bar, I feel like I have to warn others. If you’re looking for a good kava experience, I’d recommend going anywhere else!
First off, the drinks are honestly terrible. The teas are super watered down, and they give you syrup to try and mask how bland they taste. It feels like they know the drinks aren’t good and just try to cover it up with sugar. The kava itself was also disappointing and watery with bits of root at the bottom of your shell. Not what I was expecting at all. I’ve been to other kava bars around Arizona, and this one is by far the worst I’ve tried.
The worst part had to be the service. The guy behind the counter (probably one of the owners?) was super rude. He literally rolled his eyes every time he was asked to do something, like it was a huge hassle. It made the whole experience really uncomfortable. I overheard him talking badly about other customers after they left, which was just unprofessional and awkward. I’m here to relax and enjoy a drink, not feel like I’m back in High School.
Then there was the other owner, who was just sitting at the bar the whole time doing video calls like it’s his home office. It made me feel uncomfortable and seemed like he couldn’t care less about the customers. I get that people have work to do, but if you’re running a business, at least act like you care about your customers.
Lastly, I noticed they seem to hire only young, petite women in their 20s, which is… odd. One of the employees even mentioned how uncomfortable she feels around one of the owners, saying he crosses several boundaries. That’s just not okay and makes me question the whole place.
I don’t know how AWA is still in business with all these issues, especially since it’s the only kava bar in Flagstaff. Flagstaff deserves a much better bar like the ones in Phoenix where I go to all the time. A bar with good drinks and an environment that actually feels welcoming.
I won’t be coming back, and I suggest you don’t either!!!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Julie S Allen
Really neat place, thank you!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chrystal Redding
If you haven't, stop by and get a kava. I just had my 1st and it's amazing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
John McParland
I started stopping by here a couple times a week on my bike ride home this summer. Product quality is top notch, as reflected in the Flagstaffesque pricing. That being said, you could come by here and spend $16 with tip (tips are absolutely appropriate here, support local Flag businesses) for a double premium Kava, feeling restored and like a million bucks, or head down the road, spending 4x that on several white claws, for an experience of sluggishness, fatigue, and a multitude of poor decisions. The choice is yours.
Not totally my jam. The only coffee place open past 5:00 p.m. that I can find. Coffee was really good. I didn't eat anything so I can't comment on food I think they only had muffins. Pretty slow pretty chill.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 3
Lauren Kelly
Great drink options, enthusiastic, friendly staff.. a place of community and good conversation. Whether you’re a regular customer or just passing through, it will be a highlight on your path. Love this place
Super cool little kava bar! Great staff, amazing atmosphere, and legendary vibes. 10/10.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I ordered three cappuccinos and they gave me the glasses at less than half, and without milk, it looked like an American coffee.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Was in town for one night and made two trips in. Absolutely love the place great staff highly recommend the closest thing to a Florida kava bar you will find
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nice coffee shop. Heads up. You have to ask for the key to the bathroom
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Enjoyed sitting outside with a warm beverage and a fire going!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Avoid AWA Kava Bar: Terrible Quality, Service and Bad Vibes
I don’t usually write reviews, but after visiting AWA Kava Bar, I feel like I have to warn others. If you’re looking for a good kava experience, I’d recommend going anywhere else!
First off, the drinks are honestly terrible. The teas are super watered down, and they give you syrup to try and mask how bland they taste. It feels like they know the drinks aren’t good and just try to cover it up with sugar. The kava itself was also disappointing and watery with bits of root at the bottom of your shell. Not what I was expecting at all. I’ve been to other kava bars around Arizona, and this one is by far the worst I’ve tried.
The worst part had to be the service. The guy behind the counter (probably one of the owners?) was super rude. He literally rolled his eyes every time he was asked to do something, like it was a huge hassle. It made the whole experience really uncomfortable. I overheard him talking badly about other customers after they left, which was just unprofessional and awkward. I’m here to relax and enjoy a drink, not feel like I’m back in High School.
Then there was the other owner, who was just sitting at the bar the whole time doing video calls like it’s his home office. It made me feel uncomfortable and seemed like he couldn’t care less about the customers. I get that people have work to do, but if you’re running a business, at least act like you care about your customers.
Lastly, I noticed they seem to hire only young, petite women in their 20s, which is… odd. One of the employees even mentioned how uncomfortable she feels around one of the owners, saying he crosses several boundaries. That’s just not okay and makes me question the whole place.
I don’t know how AWA is still in business with all these issues, especially since it’s the only kava bar in Flagstaff. Flagstaff deserves a much better bar like the ones in Phoenix where I go to all the time. A bar with good drinks and an environment that actually feels welcoming.
I won’t be coming back, and I suggest you don’t either!!!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Really neat place, thank you!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
If you haven't, stop by and get a kava. I just had my 1st and it's amazing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I started stopping by here a couple times a week on my bike ride home this summer. Product quality is top notch, as reflected in the Flagstaffesque pricing. That being said, you could come by here and spend $16 with tip (tips are absolutely appropriate here, support local Flag businesses) for a double premium Kava, feeling restored and like a million bucks, or head down the road, spending 4x that on several white claws, for an experience of sluggishness, fatigue, and a multitude of poor decisions. The choice is yours.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Definitely 5 stars
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Not totally my jam. The only coffee place open past 5:00 p.m. that I can find. Coffee was really good. I didn't eat anything so I can't comment on food I think they only had muffins. Pretty slow pretty chill.
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