My wife's favorite coffee during our trip, by far (I don't drink coffee). Owner was very friendly and informative about his process.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Frank “Wolf” L
This isn't a coffee shop, it's an experience. Seriously, the best cup of coffee I've ever had in my life. Carefully crafted by a true coffee master.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sarah King
This was the absolute best coffee I’ve ever had in my entire life. Brian chatted all about the different beans and asked what we were looking for 🫶🏻 10/10 would come back here next time I visit the island
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Noah Still
Brian's coffee is amazing, he's an authentic guy making coffee that he loves. Insanely good
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Han Yun Cheng
They no longer sell coffee, only whole beans. If you are looking for some coffee to drink, maybe go somewhere else.
A P
I stumbled upon this hidden gem of a coffee bar while visiting the village. It’s a slow coffee bar that only opens its doors on the first week of every month and daily from 9 am to 12 pm in June and July. If you’re a coffee enthusiast and passionate about exploring the world of coffee and brewing, this is the place for you.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wasawat Vutthikraivit
Absolutely the best coffee in the U.S.—no question! I’ll be back every time I’m in Hilo.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
heheh
If you actually like coffee then you MUST come here.
However, this is not a proper coffee shop anymore. It’s just one guy making black specialty coffee and serving his incredible vegan spicy sipping chocolate and herbal teas.
Updated from previous review on 2025-07-31
june hayes
I rarely write reviews, but immediately after getting in the car, I started writing this. My family and I came in expecting a normal coffee shop, lattes and the works, only to find that they serve strictly black coffee, cold brews, and teas. I was a bit bummed at first, as I’m usually a sweet-coffee drinker but WOW! The black coffee is incredible. I personally got the medium-light roast, and it was incredible. Haven’t enjoyed black coffee in years, but couldn’t put the cup down!
As well at the delicious coffee, they sold naturalistic clothing, pins, totes, and hair accessories. We purchased a shirt and several pins— they’re high quality and the clothing is incredibly soft. They also sold their coffee, and after stopping by the donut store next door, I came back to purchase a bag of the medium-light roast and Brian wrote down instructions for the perfect pour over, as well as giving me his business card and instagram to reach out with any questions.
This shop has everything you need— delicious coffee, lovely conversation, and a beautiful environment. Could not get any better, an amazing shop, truly deserving of its 5 stars.
Thank you again Brian!! :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Omar El-Sherif
The shop is cool, but Brian makes the experience really special. He gave us a few coffee samples, made us a cup from the one we liked, and even made us a little lava shot. If you're in any way a coffee enthusiast, make a stop here and give them a little bit of your time and business.
The girl at the checkout counter with the blonde hair (didn't get her name) was also really nice and chatted with us about our trip so far.
Overall great experience and would absolutely give them another visit!
Great place! Great coffee! Great tea! Great people!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michelle “Shelly Belly” Barker
Coffee shop combined with a nature shop, great products and they have classes for the community & a free reading nook at this location! (Bring the kids) 📚😁🌺
Andrea Grier
I was told they no longer serve pour over coffee, just some samples and bean sales.
preston t
First of all I’d recommend going here just to talk with Brian and Niki. They treated me like a dear friend and included me in their conversations. The vibe of the shop is unlike any other I have been to. It is more of a community hub than a place to score a drink. Besides the company and the vibe the coffee is excellent, I am not a coffee expert (I like almost all coffees) and theirs was no exception. Plus they sometimes give you little goodies when you stick around. They made me a lava shot the first time which was an incredible mildly spicy coffee. And another time Brian gave me some candies he brought back from Taiwan! This place was over 45 mins from where I stayed and I made sure to go back many times. Well worth it. If I ever make it back out to the big island I would drive from Kona if I had to in order to visit them again!
Megan
This place served the most amazing coffee I have ever had! So sad to see this place close up as a coffee shop. Hands down best coffee on Big Island and it didn't have all those fake ingredients and add ins in it. Hoping for the return of this coffee shop one day!
My wife's favorite coffee during our trip, by far (I don't drink coffee). Owner was very friendly and informative about his process.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This isn't a coffee shop, it's an experience. Seriously, the best cup of coffee I've ever had in my life. Carefully crafted by a true coffee master.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This was the absolute best coffee I’ve ever had in my entire life. Brian chatted all about the different beans and asked what we were looking for 🫶🏻 10/10 would come back here next time I visit the island
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brian's coffee is amazing, he's an authentic guy making coffee that he loves. Insanely good
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
They no longer sell coffee, only whole beans. If you are looking for some coffee to drink, maybe go somewhere else.
I stumbled upon this hidden gem of a coffee bar while visiting the village. It’s a slow coffee bar that only opens its doors on the first week of every month and daily from 9 am to 12 pm in June and July. If you’re a coffee enthusiast and passionate about exploring the world of coffee and brewing, this is the place for you.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Absolutely the best coffee in the U.S.—no question! I’ll be back every time I’m in Hilo.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
If you actually like coffee then you MUST come here. However, this is not a proper coffee shop anymore. It’s just one guy making black specialty coffee and serving his incredible vegan spicy sipping chocolate and herbal teas. Updated from previous review on 2025-07-31
I rarely write reviews, but immediately after getting in the car, I started writing this. My family and I came in expecting a normal coffee shop, lattes and the works, only to find that they serve strictly black coffee, cold brews, and teas. I was a bit bummed at first, as I’m usually a sweet-coffee drinker but WOW! The black coffee is incredible. I personally got the medium-light roast, and it was incredible. Haven’t enjoyed black coffee in years, but couldn’t put the cup down!
As well at the delicious coffee, they sold naturalistic clothing, pins, totes, and hair accessories. We purchased a shirt and several pins— they’re high quality and the clothing is incredibly soft. They also sold their coffee, and after stopping by the donut store next door, I came back to purchase a bag of the medium-light roast and Brian wrote down instructions for the perfect pour over, as well as giving me his business card and instagram to reach out with any questions.
This shop has everything you need— delicious coffee, lovely conversation, and a beautiful environment. Could not get any better, an amazing shop, truly deserving of its 5 stars.
Thank you again Brian!! :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The shop is cool, but Brian makes the experience really special. He gave us a few coffee samples, made us a cup from the one we liked, and even made us a little lava shot. If you're in any way a coffee enthusiast, make a stop here and give them a little bit of your time and business.
The girl at the checkout counter with the blonde hair (didn't get her name) was also really nice and chatted with us about our trip so far.
Overall great experience and would absolutely give them another visit!
Restaurantji Recommends
Great place! Great coffee! Great tea! Great people!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Coffee shop combined with a nature shop, great products and they have classes for the community & a free reading nook at this location! (Bring the kids) 📚😁🌺
I was told they no longer serve pour over coffee, just some samples and bean sales.
First of all I’d recommend going here just to talk with Brian and Niki. They treated me like a dear friend and included me in their conversations. The vibe of the shop is unlike any other I have been to. It is more of a community hub than a place to score a drink. Besides the company and the vibe the coffee is excellent, I am not a coffee expert (I like almost all coffees) and theirs was no exception. Plus they sometimes give you little goodies when you stick around. They made me a lava shot the first time which was an incredible mildly spicy coffee. And another time Brian gave me some candies he brought back from Taiwan! This place was over 45 mins from where I stayed and I made sure to go back many times. Well worth it. If I ever make it back out to the big island I would drive from Kona if I had to in order to visit them again!
This place served the most amazing coffee I have ever had! So sad to see this place close up as a coffee shop. Hands down best coffee on Big Island and it didn't have all those fake ingredients and add ins in it. Hoping for the return of this coffee shop one day!
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