26 Best Coffee Shops near Kapaa

“I was on my way to a different coffee place this morning but decided to stop here. The service was great. Coffee has great taste and I had a slice of the blueberry loaf and it melts in your mouth!“

“Great local roaster that knows how to roast to bring out the natural varietal profile. This was our go to morning cup everyday while vacationing in Kauai. You can get any bean on the menu as a pour over. It was my first time trying coffees from Thailand and India. The baristas know how to pull an espresso shot. Nice crema and rich flavor. Not knocking the iconic Kauai Coffee, but if you like coffee that's roasted to bring out flavor profiles natural to the bean, Imua is the place for you. ☕“

“This is the absolute greatest thing I could have ever discovered. My skin is extremely sensitive, but does not react to this product badly at all! My only wish is that we could get promo codes for future orders! Other than that, it's perfect!“

“Best Loco Moco at Kauaii!!!“

“Delicious food and coffee drinks! A must visit if you are on vacation. Worth the wait in line.“

“We loved our coffee from Mokihana Coffee!!! Super friendly and amazing coffee!!!“

“This is helpful when you are in a pinch but you pay for the convenience. To go food is disappointing compared to other nearby options. Don't order the boneless ribs, it's actually 2 strips of flank steak reheated on a flat top, not the same thing! Sushi Shiono makes good grab n go sushi and the Wine bar has some great options, for late night too.“

“Really great waffles and sugar cane juice.“

“Best McDonald’s on the island! I love their food, and drinks, and all the workers here are very nice! I usually go in the drive thru here rather than go in, and get food. I would go in the drive thru and get food if you want to get your food faster because it takes longer going inside and get it usually. Would I recommend coming here? Yes of course! But it’s better to come when they are not super busy.“

“Rainbeau Jo’s is truly a must-visit! From the incredible food to the amazing energy, this place is something special.

Beau was absolutely incredible. He remembered us, welcomed us with so much kindness, and has one of the most genuine, generous souls. You can tell he truly cares about the people who walk through the door, and that kind of hospitality is rare.

The food was delicious, and my husband said it was the best bagel he had on the island, which is a pretty big statement! But what makes Rainbeau Jo’s stand out even more is the people. The staff brings a level of excitement, love, and positivity that I have honestly never experienced anywhere else. The hype is real, and it is completely deserved.

If you’re on Kauai, do yourself a favor and stop here. You’ll leave with a full belly and a full heart. 🌈“

“Absolutely LOVE this local gem 💕
A must for coffee lovers ✨
It’s a beautiful spot to have a great cup of coffee and enjoy awesome Kauai vibes.
Staff is super friendly and helpful
I tasted their coffee and matcha and loved both!
Love coming back here again and again“

“Cute coffee shot in Lihue on Kauai in Hawaii just near the beach. On a bus route and within walking distance to the beach with plenty of parking for those with vehicles.
Very small venue inside (with air conditioning but no seating inside. There are plenty of outside picnic tables just outside in the front of the shop (unfortunately not with ocean views). Coffee stand with sugar and sugar substitutes aplenty with naples and cutlery. For those who want cream/milk simply ask for it at the counter and it is available upon request for you to pour.
The coffee was bold tasting and flavorful. Reasonably priced for a 16oz large at $3.50 (no refills).
There is no wifi available for use (which for me reduced it from 5 to 4 stars on atmosphere as I believe coffee shops should have wifi available for paying guests. Still a great spot and venue for a fresh cup of coffee and plenty of food choices as well.
Pictures show the menu, inside of coffee shot, tables and parking (among other things). Definitely recommend this place.“

“Charming coffee and bakery in Kauai just off the beach located in the Anchor Cove shopping center. Very pleasant staff with a view of the ocean and beach from the cafe.
The coffee is very strong but very good; no refills as is expected with a well stocked condiment counter. This cafe is regularly busy but has plenty of seating as many take to go or just stay there a short period.
Expect to spend >$5 for a large coffee but well worth it for the view, vibe and taste.
There is wifi available as well for those who wish to surf the web.“

“AMAZING! The best waffle I have ever had!“

“Everything here is incredible. We love, love, love this place. The food is so fresh, delicious and organic.“

“Our family very recently vacationed in Kauai to celebrate my parents 50th anniversary. I had reached out to Ko Bakery several weeks before our trip to have a cake made to surprise my parents. We chose the Haupia with Lime buttercream and also got a dozen cupcakes (yellow cake with chocolate buttercream) for the kiddos. The cake and cupcakes were AMAZING!!!! Their customer service is incredible (especially since we were communicating through email) and pick up was a breeze. I highly recommend Ko Bakery!!!“

“Wired Monkey smoothie was great. Glad they are still in business.“

“Visited this coffee place and fell in love with their coffees! They serve definitely one of the best coffees in Hawaii!
Apart from Americano and cappuccino, we also ate Blueberry muffin, butter croissant and chocolate scone. All of them were delicious.
We loved it so much that we ended up buying a bag of beans for our home when we were leaving from Kauai.
All in all, Highly recommend visiting this cafe when in Kauai.“

“hands down the best coffee shop on the north shore and i would even say across the island. if you care about nourishing your body with top quality and intentionally sourced ingredients, this is it. i mean c’mon they offer fresh coconut milk to add in your drinks and it IS worth the up charge. i am personally obsessed w their mintcha chip matcha. and their avo toast is life giving. the owner jackson makes it a priority to offer and support local businesses which is so important for the community, as community is everything on this little rock. TRILOGYYYY forever“

“If you’re anywhere nearby, Java Kai is absolutely worth the stop for both the coffee and the food. The macadamia nut latte alone is reason enough to visit.

Jet lag had me awake before sunrise, so I arrived right at opening and was greeted by a steady crowd of locals, which is always a great sign. I ordered the macadamia nut latte. It was a little sweeter than I usually prefer, but that’s to be expected with a flavored latte. Next time I’d order it with half the syrup, but the coffee itself was phenomenal.

A few days later I stopped back and discovered they were serving pineapple soft serve topped with chamoy sauce. Don’t sleep on it! It was one of the biggest surprises of the trip. From what I could tell, the soft serve flavors rotate, so if you see one that sounds good, get it.

Popular with both locals and visitors, Java Kai has become a must visit every time I’m on Kauai.“

“Sunrise Coffee is a great spot to start your day! I throughly enjoyed the matcha latte, açaí bowl, and donuts. I highly recommend checking them out.“

“Delicious acai bowls! This was our first stop after arriving in Kauai. We ordered the Kauaiian bowl, Kailea bowl, and the Green Giant. The fruit was deliciously fresh, especially the mango in the Kailea bowl! However, I was very disappointed with the Green Giant. The first ingredient listed was matcha, so I assumed this was a matcha latte with some sort of sweetener. Apparently dalgona is coffee, so the drink was half matcha half coffee. I don't drink coffee, so I ended up tossing half my drink. They have some chairs and picnic bench seating for you to enjoy your food or drink, including a covered area.“

“Excellent breakfast, definitely a hidden gem. We had the Kalua pork eggs Benedict & honestly I’ve never tasted anything better. This place is a stop you should not miss.“

“We stopped in here while visiting and it’s a very different vibe than the rest of the island.

The shop is super cute and quaint, very chill and quiet with a French vibe. Seems very up scale but down to earth.

The banana bread latte was very nicely and thoughtfully prepared, the coconut oatmeal cookie was very nicely and light with a nice tropical vibe.

My husband got a brown butter chocolate chip cookie that was to die for, it had a little bit of lavender in it (maybe lavender sugar?) and it just worked SOOO well! I’m going to have to try that at home.

I got the strawberries and cream which is a personal favorite, and when I got to the car I realized there was one bad strawberry in the box, I went back and asked if I could switch it for the other in the case, and the girl ran to find me an even fresher one to make sure they were good. She was very apologetic and made sure I left with a full box of fresh strawberries.

This is such a good stop and I highly recommend!“

“Excellent food friendly atmosphere quiet. A must visit“