11 Best Cafes in Kailua Kona

“It was delicious and great service!“

“This was not only the best latte I had in Kona, but honestly the best latte I’ve ever had.
The details matter and this spot knows it.
From the chocolate covered coffee bean on the top of the cup, to the actual shot of espresso. It was so delicious. Extra points for being a shop that’s open early.
The chocolate macadamia nut cookie was also delicious.
This place packs a punch for being a coffee truck.“

“I ordered an Acai smoothie with almond butter drizzle. And my mom got a mocha frappe. Both were very delicious! This coffee shop has plenty of parking and seating inside is ample. Great place for families, remote workers or a place to chat with a friend. The baristas were super friendly and helpful when deciding what to order. They have vegan options for drinks here and food. And I loved that they also sold locally made sourdough bread and tons of other goodies sold by local artists and bakers! We also got the chia peanut butter bites that were delicious! You gotta try them! I would highly recommend coming here! They have such a diversity of drink and smoothie and Acai bowl options that you won’t have a hard time finding a drink or snack you like!“

“Underrated place… a hidden gem focusing on quality ingredients. Good place to bring kids to play arcade style games for a very little amount of money. The owners seem like very kind and genuine people. They should be proud of this place. 100% worth checking it out. Could be a staple in Kona in the future!“

“We stayed at the Marriott and swung in to the coffee shop for breakfast. The drinks were perfect - latte had a nice layer of foam, and a heart to boot. The Ube cold brew was unexpectedly delicious - easy to see why it's a staff pick! We tried two different croffles and honestly I dont know why people make real waffles anymore, when they can have one of these instead. The waffle was PERFECTION, layered and crispy and buttery and chewy in the best ways. I ordered the garlic bread grilled cheese and would eat it every day if I had the chance. The chips were nicely seasoned too! Breakfast sandwich was eaten too fast by my husband to take a picture, but I heard it was good.

2 drinks, 2 croffles, grilled cheese and a breakfast sandwich was $58 before tip. Definitely reasonable considering island pricing (I actually think I pay more for a large latte in Minnesota than we paid here!)

11/10 would recommend - we'll probably go back for breakfast tomorrow!“

“Awesome people, and super friendly service.
Was my first time and it was so easy to order. They have pretty much everything! Will definitely come back. Was a really fun first time. Thai Tea was amazing!!! And their food is really good! They seem like they really try to put their heart in their work. Glad I got to stop by!“

“The food is fabulous, so delish..highly recommend“

“La vue, les patisseries, et... le café !“

“We found this hole in the wall place recommended by Google. Hole in the wall is an understatement, local food, local people, food prices. Still getting used to the Hawaiian seasoning, they like a dash of cinnamon in their meat/pork. The Portuguese sausage is really good. Nice family owned business. 👍 try it, you will not be sorry. Don't let the look discourage u - hospitality, hard working family.“

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

“we got the drifter large açaí bowl (32oz, $18). it was absolutely delicious with generous quantities. i really enjoyed the nice crunch of the cacao nibs and granola. i do think the açaí base was a tad bit more watery than i prefer, but overall i’m still very very satisfied.“