8 Best Coffee Shops near Pahoa

“Love Kohala Coffee .The staff is freindly and the place like cozy, better than starbucks, as far as atmosphere, also the coffes are really yummy !“

“The new owner's are super nice! I usually get the shaved ice in a cup, which is always sweet and refreshing! Their chicken sandwich is yum too! Rib taco's was mouth watering also! They have tasteful art, that is for sale if inclined to buy, and cookbooks too! We're so glad this happy food place is here!“

“Sometimes the red shoes demon grasps your entrails by the stomach and demands a sacrifice. That sacrifice is invariably your health.

I found myself drawn to the McAlter myself just recently and while my heart was clogged with nostalgia at the smells of hot fries and what looks like sizzling beef, my wallet experienced no such relief.

Interestingly, the food was less greasy than I remember from my childhood. Everything arrived hot and fresh with minimal delay. The few veggies trimming my sandwich seemed crisp and fresh. The waxy American cheese imparted it's mild flavor and generally all was a I remembered. My craving satisfied, the demon relinquished his grasp upon me and remanded his fuzzy red hair and shiny yellow onesie to the ether from which he sprang.

I was impressed by the cold hard efficiency of the kiosk that has replaced the front desk. No longer are the employees distracted by unnecessary interaction with customers. Instead, they can put their heads down and really focus on frying frozen pies and slinging salt at steaming piles of fries as of trying to cast out their own demons.

While I can't in good conscience recommend the place in the framing of any health conscious rhetoric, I also can't say that I won't go back. Perhaps it is a curse, or the allure of a grim purple smile cast from the shadows behind the bench seating, but something always brings me back...“

“Loved the garage sale going on today! Wish there were more like this one. An awesome amount of great vendors too! A fun time and great deals!“

“It was such a wonderful experience and definitely our best breakfast on the island. Fresh bread, delicious sandwiches, and great coffee. We paid $38 including tips for two lattes ($7.50 each) and two sandwiches. The price is very reasonable, and the food is absolutely delicious. Highly recommend visiting! 🌴✨“

“Whenever we visit Hawai'i, it's always the Big Island. Whenever we visit the Big Island, we always stay in Keaau. Whenever we stay in Keaau, we have to go to the Coffee Bean. Awesome drinks, super consistent with highly underrated sandwiches. Breakfast or lunch sandwiches, they are always tasty and well put together. Live this place!“

“Some of the best coffee I've ever tried. Belong to the cuppers club, get two different bags of beans each month from different Hawaiian crops. Excellent, fresh coffee beans. Well worth the money.“

“Loved the ice cream and guava pie! Staff was very friendly and efficient.“