11 Best Cafes in Kailua Kona

“Flew over from Oahu to check out Journey Cafe. Not disappointed. Delicious food, nice ambiance, location could be better-like OAHU! Please come to our island! And bring the vegan ice cream � SO ONO!“

“The people were nice, the food was delicious, including the pastries, and it is a nice little shop to have a bite to eat. Would definitely return if I come back to area.“

“I stopped here on the way to the airport. What a great find! I had the coconut mocha delight and it was definitely delightful! We also ordered the acacia bowl, a breakfast sandwich and a bagel. Everything tasted fresh. The cafe has a cute play area that my girls enjoyed playing in while we waited for our order. I will definitely visit again when I’m back on the Big Island.“

“A true hidden gem. Tucked away beneath the King Kam hotel, this place has absolutely delicious breakfast, sandwiches, and coffees. We went here nearly everyday during our vacation to try everything from the donuts, to croffles, to grilled cheese, to the paninis.“

“The restaurant is located near Kona Airport, and the front desk is run by a pair of twin brothers. It serves typical Hawaiian-style American Chinese food with very generous portions. Everything is served with disposable tableware, which I find convenient. The taste leans toward the local Hawaiian flavor and is quite good. Next time I come to the Big Island, I’ll definitely stop by here after landing—have a meal and then head to the Costco next door for shopping.“

“My son and I frequent this cute business. The staff is friendly and service is good. Management treats their employees well and the teamwork and positive vibe feels great .The smoothies are good and you can choose your ingredients including making healthy choices. You can get all whole non sugar based real ingredients for your smoothies.Coffee is smooth and the baristas make the drinks properly. My son is on a strict healthy lifestyle kick with his father and the staff modifies any stuff and is so nice about modifications and answering his ingredient source questions.“

“We absolutely loved our experience at 808 Grindz Café! The food came out fast, fresh, and at a great price — a rare find on the island. My wife ordered eggs with spam and potatoes and everything was cooked perfectly with that comforting, local touch. I went for the shrimp, eggs, steak, and hash browns, and it was honestly one of the best breakfasts I’ve had anywhere — generous portions, perfectly seasoned, and so satisfying. The staff were friendly and welcoming, and the atmosphere had a laid-back, local vibe that made us feel right at home. This was hands down the best meal we’ve had so far on the island, and we can’t wait to come back again!“

“Excelente café y un lugar muy agradable“

“I got the Drifter with an additional drizzle of peanut butter and and iced coffee, and my husband got the Brazilian with an iced coffee. I really liked these acai bowls because the frozen acai was not too sweet. It was the perfect balance of tart and sweet. We ate at the stand. The place is upstairs with a very small square footage, so it's best to order and step aside, then take your items when ready and eat downstairs at the tables. It was crowded at 8 when they opened. Their hours are 8 am-3 pm, but will need to check hours and days open online for any updates.“

“Absolutely love this place wonderful Aloha vibes! Live music is also great. 😊“

“LOVE the Holoholo Market. The staff was incredible! By the end of our trip, the employees knew my coffee order & would get my preferred milk out when I walked up. One of the ladies even taught me a Hawaiian phrase after our conversation about how I was on my honeymoon :) & They have a microwave where you can get your things warmed, even things not bought at the market, which came in handy for leftovers. Loved this market & their selection!“