Came out to the Big Island to help with the aftermath of a natural disaster, and somehow in the…read moremiddle of all that, this little coffee spot became our daily reset. We were staying nearby, so every morning turned into a quiet mission--pull up, breathe, and share a little aloha with the crew here. The energy felt genuine right away, not forced, not touristy... just real people, good vibes, and that island pace that makes you slow down whether you want to or not. After long days of work, this place hit different in the mornings. Coffee was always on point--smooth, rich, and exactly what you need to get your head right before getting back out there. But honestly, it was more than the coffee. It was the smiles, the conversations, the way they remembered you after a couple visits. In a time where everything felt a little heavy, this spot gave us a small sense of normal and a whole lot of warmth. If you're anywhere near Kaʻu, do yourself a favor and stop in... not just for the coffee, but for the feeling you didn't know you needed.

Staff is always super friendly. Coffee is great. Love visit g everyone we come back to BIread more

Easy to find, big parking, amazing restrooms ( as we all know restroom is the face of a business!…read more), fast service and delicious coffee! Yum!

I can't even tell you, but I don't want this deleted or lost for others consideration . When a shop…read moredisplays their hours does that mean they close 35 minutes prior to closing or do they close until the end of shift. I was upset I took a 1 drive for this coffee place and 35 minutes before they closed they had all the coffee maintenance going on. That's not service. If that's the case they should move down the "open" hour down for maintenance.

Two days ago I stopped in to get myself a drink, and I ended up getting a cookies & cream milkshake…read morefor my older niece, and a berry smoothie for my younger niece. The two ladies working were super-friendly, and made the drinks in a timely manner. I loved the ambience of the place, with custom art pieces and trinkets decorating the walls. I would highly recommend this place for anyone passing through the Pahala area!

It was showing that they are open till 12pm on a Sunday and we drove for one hour to try it out…read more.. came to the entrance and found it closed

Had to make a stop at Punaluʻu Bake Shop because you can't drive past that place and not give in…read more.. and yeah, zero regrets. Walked in and it's like instant comfort--sweet bread smell hitting you before you even figure out what you want. Grabbed a few items and every single one delivered. Soft, fresh, just the right amount of sweetness without feeling heavy. One of those spots where you take a bite, pause, and go "ok yeah... this is why people talk about this place." What I liked most is it didn't feel like a tourist trap--it felt real. Good energy, quick service, and plenty to choose from whether you want something sweet or just a quick snack for the road. Definitely one of those must-stop spots when you're cruising the island... just don't plan on leaving with only one thing.

My wife and I stopped by Punalu'u Bake Shop on a Thursday afternoon around 2:30 p.m. and almost…read moreeverything from their menu was sold out. The only items in their pastry case was two types of turnovers, bread pudding, normal malasadas with no fillings, and "Bismark" malasadas, malasadas filled with white cream and topped with chocolate. None of the fruit filled malasadas available. Like most of the guests in line, we were frustrated at the availability, or lack thereof. At the register, we overheard the woman behind the counter confirm that most of the store's inventory had been cleared out by locals who had placed large phone-in orders beforehand. In my opinion, this shortage could have been avoided: if large orders are placed well in advance, it seems like they could have planned better for their in-store guests by making more inventory? In any case, the plain malasada I had was fine, but not mind-blowing. Definitely not something I would go out of my way to try out, nor something I would wait in a line line for. The malasada had obviously been sitting around all day in the case and didn't taste especially fresh. If anything, the malasada was a little on the dense side. Out of curiosity, I also got a block of their bread pudding, and my goodness, that thing is a brick. The bread pudding here is dense! The bread pudding is loaded with raisins. If you're a raisin fan, you'll absolutely love the bread pudding. For everyone else, the raisins make the bread pudding a bit too sweet. Overall, my visit to Punalu'u Bake Shop was pretty disappointing. I would unlikely stop by again if I'm visiting this part of the island.

I stopped by here earlier this week for an afternoon pick me up. My father and I were driving…read morearound the southern portion of the Big Island and had stopped in Naalehu when I decided to see if there was a coffee shop nearby. Ka Lea Coffee came up and happened to be right across the street, which worked out perfectly. The shop is split into two rooms. One has the coffee bar where you order along with some beans for sale and a pastry case, while the other has a mix of comfortable and traditional seating. There also was a good amount of seating outside if that is your thing. After looking over the menu I decided to go with an americano with a splash of cream. The coffee here is Ka'u coffee and it was excellent. It was smooth and rich with a nice natural sweetness that paired really well with the cream. In hindsight, I probably should have bought some beans to take home. The bottom line for me is that I would head back here again in the future. The menu itself did not stand out, but that ended up being a good thing since it let the quality of the coffee speak for itself.

Good quality espresso, friendly service, and cool inside and out. I would definitely come back…read morehere. I would bump it to 5 stars if they made their own syrups but they do have their own coffee beans grown in Hawaii.

10.3.22 they still are requiring masks to be worn in the store. It was very packed with stuff…read more Prices pretty reasonable for being in the middle of nowhere. Fresh foods a plus but more expensive than in town of course. Didn't find the individual shave ice that was in their ice cream cooler. A but sad since that's what I went in there to find. Got a toy for my daughter though.

This place reminds me of the Hasegawa General store in Hana Maui - They have a lot of everything…read moreyou can imagine. Well start shells, with a little wires holding everything from falling over the edge. We got there just before closing time and bought some ice cream. It was kind of busy, but other customers and staff were very friendly at this mom and pop shop. It's packed, and there's not much aisle space, but what a lot of items! Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area, as there are not many grocery options around.

Impossible to forget, but easy to miss. 100% worth the stop!…read more While I'd previously driven past it without noticing, I'm so happy I got to experience Honua's Coffee House. Overall, the staff was awesome, the drinks were delicious and it's great for quick stops and longer meetups alike. The ambience totally fits the vibe of that area- chill, relaxing and welcoming.

We ordered Cappuccino's and we were satisfied with them. Not very bold in flavor but it was made…read morewell with the foam being light. Love that!

WOW! Just WOW. I stopped in here with the family and we all got a different coffee. They were all…read moreamazing. I don't know that I've ever had a cup of coffee that was that well balanced. Thank you!!

As a city tourist we need to break norms and try new things or you miss diamonds in the ruff like…read morethis place. We had coffee which they offered samples of first. I don't know what we are drinking on the mainland but it is certainly not this opulant brew they serve here. Miranda encouraged us to walk the farm so we could see the beans, which was a lot of fun.

The smoothest latte we had here! Flavored latte that wasn't overly sweet but zero bitterness in the…read morecoffee! Very clean bathrooms. Good selection of sea salts and honey and Mac nuts and lotions and coffee. Staff was friendly! Worth the small detour off the highway

From the owner: The incredible quality and flavor of Kaū Specialty's coffees are the result of tireless work,…read moretenacity, and investment from these courageous farmers. Kaū Specialty LLC is committed to a fair relationship among our farmers, roasters, and customers who enjoy our exceptionally delicious gourmet coffees. Kaū Specialty Coffee is grown, harvested, processed, dried, milled, roasted, and packaged in the southeast side of the Island of Hawaii. This award-winning region is internationally recognized for quality and emerging as a world leader in gourmet coffee: Kaū coffee farmers have been consistently recognized and awarded by the Specialty Coffee Association of America over the past decade. Kaū's deep, soft soil, paired with the technical excellence of farmers who pick and process coffee by hand, produces a clean, complex coffee that is delectable, pure aloha right in your cup.

It is always a pleasure to chat with Bob and Judy. Super nice owners who love what they do. Baked…read moregoods of exceptional quality. The brownies and cookies are the best that you won't find anywhere else in the area. 100% Ka'u coffee, amazing custom drinks made to order. I am always satisfied and drive miles to get my fix. Great location with convenient parking. A must-stop when in the area.

By chance as we were driving from the Green Sand beach to the Black sand beach we noticed this…read morequaint and adorable mobile coffee shop along the road and decided to swing in! Boy were we in for an unexpected treat!! Both Bob and Judy were so incredibly nice and welcoming and the coffee was incredible! We love getting our same order, iced coffee with whole milk, from each new spot to see how we like them and we were more than impressed! This is a must, if you see them stop, trust me you won't be disappointed!