We stopped here in our way back to the hotel. It's right off the highway so it's very easy to miss…read moreif you're not looking out for it. The portion sizes are very large and shareable. I got the King Kong and there was a ton of toppings for an acai bowl. We had a large party so it did take some time for the shaved iced but the acai bowls were served quickly. I recommend getting the acai bowls over the shaved iced. There are better shave ice places on the island. There are a ton of benches as well to eat!!

I hadn't really had an acai bowl when I tried this place, so I couldn't fully appreciate how good…read moreit really was until my girlfriend and I started having acai bowls together at different locations. Everything about the bowl was great, and balanced. The amount of toppings were generous, without overdoing it. The bowl had just the right amount of sweet. It was really nice to sit at one of their communal style tables and take a moment to just enjoy our surroundings. The vibes were chill, the employees kind and helpful, and this unassuming little spot became a fond experience to look back on. 5/5 stars

Went to Java Kai twice during our visit to Kauai because we enjoyed it that much. Their bagel…read moresandwiches were delicious and easily one of our favorite breakfast spots on the island. The hot mochas were also on point every time. There was always a long line whenever we went, which says a lot about how popular the place is. The sandwiches did take a little while to come out, but honestly they were worth the wait. Great food, great coffee, and a really good vibe overall. Highly recommended if you're in Kauai.

BEWARE: Coffee is TRASH. It is all HYPE. For the price of what I paid for only 2 drinks and they…read moreforgot all my add ons it was horrible. I got the iced Mac latte and Iced shark bite tastes nothing like the description online. They over filled one of my drinks and it was just spilling all over the counter they did nothing to help clean it up. As a local I was shocked. I spoke to another local company AFTER our visit with Java kai in Kōloa town and was told Java Kai is all hype and to not go there because their coffee is overpriced and not good.

Awesome little spot to stop while driving through town…read more The coffee is great and the staff is incredibly friendly. Highly recommend!

I was afraid to leave a review because I've seen previous customers berated when leaving honey…read morefeedback and accused to not being paying customers. However, it is important to leave an honest review. The coffee was watery and the chai latte was not good at all. Unfortunately, I would not recommend to anyone.

We stopped by Anahola Cafe on the way back to Lihue, very interesting location. They are located in…read morea configuration of repurposed shipping containers. Shops, offices and restaurant. It was quaint and unusual. We had to order their burgers because the pictures looked good. We were not disappointed, nice size and very tasty. Service is Island style, you place your order at the counter and wait a while before your order is up.

Food is good but the menu prices are deceiving. Want cheese? Extra. Want dressing on your salad?…read more Extra. Want more tartar sauce for 3 piece fish & chips? Extra. I ordered chef salad with Italian dressing but they never told me they ran out. I can't eat dry salad so I asked for a to go box. You guessed it - extra! No aloha - we will not be returning!

This is my favorite coffee spot on the islands! I dream about the mac nut latte and aloha bar..so…read moregood! The vibes and service are great too!

Came in excited to try out their coffee and acai bowl!…read more Unfortunately, it was mid. Pretty busy place in a nice plaza. Clean and friendly staff. Acai base was okay... It was heavily loaded with granola which made it hard to get acai on the spoon. For drinks, I got the Maui Mocha, which was disappointing. :( Maybe I should try to order other things next time!

Want a simple, healthy, and tasty breakfast or snack? I love their Papaya Boat! I've been eating…read moreout a lot and my gut needed some rebalancing... They have a lot of yummy pastries with GF options. The staff are friendly and kindly recommend their favorites. Cute store with a chill vibe. Patio with seating in the back and plenty of parking.

Came here twice just for the Malasadas! First off the friendly vibes of the staff are superb. They…read morealso have a very good vegan menu for items that can't really be found elsewhere (vegan lox bagel, breakfast sandwich). Everything was super yummy and solid. I'd opt for the Malasadas without the filling and hit the mochi option. They were a bit better on their own.

Great scenery of the mountains, local music playing, very cute little fruit shack. The server Jody…read moreand brandy were very nice and super fast with our food. Jody recommended some best sellers which was the turkey panini and the sugar cane drink which was amazing. They are very polite and quick to make the delicious food. Their menu has so much to choose from and I it was hard to pick just one thing. Their banana delight is to die for along with the panini sandwich. The burrito was different from what I was expecting but it was pretty good. If you come here I recommend the panini sandwich, the banana delight and the sugar cane drink. Perfect for a day after a long hike or swim at the beach. It is very hard to miss it is on the side of the road with lots of scenery facing the mountains. The only flaw I could think of is that the bread for the turkey panini was a little on the hard side when toasted but it is understandable considering how busy they are! *update had their panini sandwich again and it was to die for I think the bread was only hard that time because there was a long line of customers!*

Great place to fuel up before a hike or break up a drive. It's right off 56, so it doesn't put you…read moreout too far from a planned schedule. Smoothies are reasonably priced ($8.50-$10) and service was fast. The tasty tropical smoothie was SO TASTY (mango, pineapple, papaya, banana, guava juice). Came here around 2 on a Wednesday afternoon post hiking, and this hit the spot!

Terrific food and awesome value compared to all the other coffee places around here. The folks here…read moreare super friendly and speedy! Lots of seating outside the shop. Sucks that we only discovered this place on our last day, would have come daily had we known. Sonesta and Marriott guests, DON'T pay the ridiculous prices at the hotel... take a nice walk over to KIND COFFEE to get your fix at and give business to the local business owner. Keep up the great work KIND COFFEE...see you next time!

This was my second favorite coffee shop on the island! The roast is smooth and not overly acidic…read more The syrups are perfectly sweet and not overpowering. The toast selections alone are 5 Star! We enjoyed: -Hawaiian Vanilla Latte - half sweet was the perfect balance -Americano with steamed cream - Kauai Latte-- Maybe I don't know what I'm looking for in a Mac nut syrup but I didn't notice any unique flavors...but it was still delish. But let's talk about the TOAST! They all looked SO GOOD. I narrowed it down to two: the avocado toast deluxe or the eggy toast. The eggy toast is more like an egg salad. Even though I think any time of day is a good time for egg salad, I went with the deluxe because microgreens and pickled red onions have a hold on me. While I've had variations of this toast at home and in my hometown, I've never tried it with chili. My lips were burning a bit, so if you are a sissy with heat, you might want to opt for no or reduced sauce. I left with no regrets...except that I should have come sooner than our last day on Kauai...and I should have grabbed an eggy toast to go!

Love my shirt and love supporting local businesses. Ask them if they have any shirts available they…read moreare very nice quality with a nice simple design. Perfect Kauai T-Shirt.

We love to try different coffee spots anywhere we go. Believe us when we say this was the BEST…read morecoffee spot on Kauai. The service was awesome and she gave us great recommendations on which coffee we might like better. I tried the Ube Sweet Cream and added coconut and my husband got the Holey Honey Girl made with local honey. Both were sooo good you couldn't go wrong with either. We tried all the popular spots people like to go to in Kauai (Java Kai, Wishing Well, Jammin Banana, & Sunrise Coffee) nothing came close to how good this one was! I wish we found this spot sooner and we'll definitely make this our last stop before leaving the island. We found it by accident but luckily turned out to be the perfect spot located next to great food trucks so you can enjoy food, coffee, and grab a souvenir all in one spot!

I did not try the pizza but it sure did look good. I tried the ube mochi and the seafood chowder…read more Their coffee was good too. I had an iced latte. Lovely roast. There was a passionfruit tart or pie, It was sweet for my taste. Service was quick, the staff are not cheery they try to get you through the line as quickly as they can. Ambiance was quiet, good place to sit, eat lunch, and read a good book.

Friendly service and chill, outdoor seating. There's a large wall with books for purchase as well…read more It took about 20 minutes to wait for a pizza so we stopped next-door for a drink at the bar. The food was good. The crust isn't much to write home about, but would recommend for a casual bite.