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    Ali’i Coffee

    4.7 (75 reviews)
    Open 7:30 am - 1:00 pm

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    Breakfast sandwich -delicious!
    Katie E.

    Was hoping to order maffles, but they were out. So we ordered the breakfast burrito and breakfast sandwich. The burrito was ok, probably would not order that again (and not the end of the world, but there were pieces of eggshells in our burritos), but we both thought breakfast sandwich was delicious! Definitely would recommend it. Coffee was fine. Not the best. Iced coffee tasted a little watered down, so wish it had more of a bitter stronger taste of coffee. Overall, friendly staff and service was great, so I rated a 4 stars.

    Demetra L.

    We had the Almond Roca cold brew and iced Honey Maple latte. Friendliest service! Recommend going early in case they run out!

    Menu (8/9/2025)
    Roger P.

    A small coffee shop located in Old Koloa Town, Ali'i Coffee is a great starting point to exploring the area. They have some great options for caffeine boosts and serve breakfast all day! I ordered an iced Anahola Honey, which is a latte sweetened with local honey. If you enjoy the taste of honey, you'll agree that this drink hits the spot. The honey flavor is not subtle at all and although it's sweet, I didn't think it was too much. Service was relatively fast but if there's a long line, feel free to take a break in the seating area to the right of the counter. There's also free water refill stations too!

    Mocha and mango matcha
    Madeleine B.

    Staff was super friendly. I got an iced mocha which was really good. also tasted their mango matcha which was not bad. Would definitely go again.

    Indoor seating
    Jac B.

    They have indoor seating, a covered patio and bistro seats out in the sun. All the seating options for all the weather or moods. The people making coffee are darlings. We all loved our drinks. I ordered an ube cappuccino that came out neither foamy nor purple but whatever it was it was delish. Great flavor to the coffee. My sister's iced mocha was great. The matcha was also a great flavor.

    Tarot ube
    Jessy C.

    Service was good, the barista was by herself so she definitely hustled to keep the line moving. She was still very friendly and helpful despite how busy she was, which I appreciated a lot. What i also liked was that they had interesting signature beverages. I ordered the taro ube and really liked it. It wasn't too sweet, it was quite light and refreshing, actually, so I really enjoyed it. Would recommend and come back again!

    Chai Tea Latte and Taro Ube
    Sheldon R.

    Great spot with easy access and a few outdoor seating. We ordered the Iced Chai Tea Latte w/ oatmilk and the Iced Taro Ube w/ oatmilk. I came for the Taro Ube and was disappointed. I thought it would be sweet. It tasted like dirt actually haha. Don't mean to be rude. The Chai Tea Latte was good and would order that again. Maybe it was just made poorly. I'd give the place another chance or just order something other than that. Very friendly place. Iced Chai Tea Latte: 4.5/5 Iced Taro Ube: 2/5

    Lindsay D.

    Tea was alright. Local Breakfast sandwich was ok. Long wait for the food but the worker did give us a heads up about it. Few tables and chairs in front to sit n eat.

    Turkey Avocado
    Jillian G.

    Delicious coffee, efficient and friendly service, and tasty food. Love the variety of latte flavors. The turkey avocado was nice and toasted with tasty veggies and mayo topping. There's outdoor seating and some that is covered as well.

    Escaped the rain for a few minutes
    Jason L.

    If you're looking for a morning/lunch sweet treat; food and/or drinks, look no further. Ali'i Coffee is a small coffee shop with friendly staff, quite a few options on their menu and its approved by kids as well (mine and I've seen other families with kids trying out their sweet treats for breakfast). There are also a few savory breakfast/lunch quick eat options as well. Had to try their taro ube latte...super rich in color, flavor and sweetness made it feel like you were drinking a dessert. A couple of sips and it was done. I also ordered the Prince Latte (caramel & sea salt). This drink had more of a stronger coffee flavor which is what I was looking for. We shared the Maffles (mochi waffles) and the kids devoured it and left me one bite. As some of the others have mentioned, it is a bit expensive but it is the going rate for "signature" coffee's in the SF Bay Area. The counter to view the menu and place your order is covered and there's a small area inside if you wanted to sit down and eat/drink. Bonus; bring your water bottle and they have a filtered water station right outside to fill your bottle.

    Pete S.

    Great place to start your day. Walk past Old Koloa Town to the Koloa Village and you'll find Ali'i Coffee. Walk up and order at the window. Friendly staff, and food & drinks come out quick. Plenty of seating in an indoor air-conditioned room, or outdoor on the patio. Breakfast burrito tasted great, and was filling. It went great with a cup of their coffee. My only regret was not trying them earlier in my trip. I found them on my last day but I'll be back. Go check 'em!

    Taro Ube Latte- espresso, taro powder, ube extract, steamed milk, sugar
    Liz W.

    The taro ube latte was 10/10. So much flavor and depth, slightly sweetened, would come back for more. Breakfast croissant sandwich was average, very hearty and filling with a side of chips. Very slow service but hey, it's island time.

    Mochi waffles
    Grace S.

    The Ube latte was great! But the mochi waffles was out of this world. Was visiting kuaui for a week and went on a coffee date with my hubby here. Staff is friendly and everything was fast. I wanna go back already!

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    I got The Prince (hot) and husband got the Kula Cold Brew. Both pretty good, though I found mine to be a bit too sweet.

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    They have some days which are great and others not good. They need to teach their barista the difference between a cappuccino and a latte.

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    Break + Feast

    Break + Feast

    4.5
    (464 reviews)
    0.0 mi
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    Locally owned & operated
    Family-owned & operated

    Hands down, top 3 food places we enjoyed while vacationing in Kauai…read more Located in Koloa on the 2nd floor, is a very un-assuming breakfast joint offering Ono eats, and a decor you did not expect when walking through town. Inside is very modern and chic, with terracotta tables neutral colors of black and gold, and perfectly matching pendant lighting. We won't let the service get in the way of this review, because everyone is bound to have a bad day that unfortunately spills into your work life. I heard another table complain about our server, and it only confirmed that when they took our order, they were very short and dismissive... like we were doing them a disservice. I know that's not the norm, and we wont let that get in the way of an amazing meal. The food was amazing. Almost everything we got was top notch. If it sounds good on the menu? Get it. In particular the pork belly bowl. I would honestly get it Tinono style, because the sauce options are just drizzled on top. Or possibly ask for the sauce on the side. Everything else was very, very good, with exception to the Bibimbap Kalbi bow. Tasted way too average to warrant the price tag. This is one I would skip next time. Cocktails were delicious including the Bloody and the Lilikoi Marg. This is another one of those, must-stop-in places in Koloa!!

    Food: The food was delish. I had the loco moco and the gravy was just SO good. The portions were…read morefilling but not too excessive. My wife and daughter also had the loco moco and they loved it. My little one had the mac n cheese and she too loved her dish. Service: Service was great and staff were very polite and welcoming. Ambiance: Had a great laid back and welcoming feeling. Overall, I would def come back when we visit Kaua'i which is typically an annual trip for us.

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    LocoMoCo Cocococococo
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    La Spezia Restaurant and Wine Bar

    La Spezia Restaurant and Wine Bar

    4.4
    (1.3k reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    Erin, thank you for such a great meal last night. You were attentive, friendly and on top of it!…read more Food was seriously delicious, too. The given rosemary focaccia is perfectly baked and the olive oil is top quality. The fettuccine calabrese was one of the best Italian sausage pastas I've had. Other members of our party ordered the seafood vongole (that broth, yum!), veal with capers and oxtail pappardelle. Wine list was extensive and we had a great bottle. Everyone loved the panna cotta and tiramisu! Make reservations. Restaurant fills up quick, duh. Plenty of parking, just drive around.

    Across from the Koloa Post Office is a family run Italian restaurant, La Spezia. It is small and I…read morewould recommend reservations because, on a Tuesday night, there were many tables that had patrons. We had a relatively early dinner, but the number of people who entered as we were leaving were many. We had a very nice server who was helpful. We had a caesar salad to start. It was large enough for us to share and very flavorful. My husband had the Melanzane alla Parmigiana (eggplant parmesan) that came with spaghetti arrabiata. The eggplant was placed on top of the spaghetti and took on the spicy flavor of the arrabiata sauce. I had the Fresca Dal Mare. Although it was tasty, the clams and mussels were tiny. The pasta overwhelmed the dish. Although the prices were among the cheapest that we had for dinner on Kauai, the pasta was the center of the dish and overshadowed the rest of it. I would return to the restaurant the next time that we are on the island, but I would ask way more questions about the contents of the dish before I order.

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    Mozzarella Fresca ($16)
    Mozzarella Fresca ($16)
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    Living Foods

    Living Foods

    3.8
    (461 reviews)
    1.5 mi
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    The food never disappoints! It's evident that LF uses quality ingredients. The dishes are fresh,…read morehealthful and delicious. Perfect food for the warm weather. We always eat here several times each trip to Kauai. Yes, the food is that good. Lovely employees provide great service and will accommodate your dietary needs. Note - Living Foods charges 3% for transactions paid with a credit card.

    We were very happy to stumble upon the fact that this was a restaurant in addition to a market. We…read morecame twice in three days. We sat on the patio but they call the main dining room however it is outside. The host and the servers were very nice on both days helping us choose our dishes and beverages. The first night were shared the shrimp and unui (sp?) patties. They were tasty and slightly sweet but over-charred and the sauce served with them did not complement them very well. It needed a fresher sauce or something with a little kick The first night I Had the chicken Which is actually a tiny little bird I should've known from the name. - pouisson. It was well cooked, but there was very little meat on all of the bones. And also needed a sauce of some kind. The one baby bok choy was a nice addition. Two of the group had the fish and chips it was made with swordfish that night and was very tasty. However, the chips were slightly limp and not hot. No one wanted to return them, but they really were not very good. One of the other entrées was the veggie bowl with seared Aji tuna and it had quinoa at the bottom with lots of roasted beets and other vegetables. It was a very good dish. The second time I ordered the grilled seafood bowl because that night they were offering Oppa as the grilled fish on the kebabs/skewers that were served on top of the bowl the seafood was cooked, absolutely perfectly, and it had pickled cucumbers, pickled red onions, slightly cooked carrots, and then regular cucumbers on top of lightly dressed soba noodles. It was a very tasty and hearty bowl. We also ordered a kale, beet and blue cheese salad for the table, but what came out was their strange version of Caesar salad, which has chickpeas on it which of course we did not want. It took them quite a while to bring the kale and beet salad to the table, however when they did, it was quite tasty a combination I would not have thought of on my own The first night we ordered the passionfruit cheesecake which had a strange chocolate crust that was too thick and a very light topping of passionfruit. It was fine, but we would not order it again. The whole restaurant is a nice change from all of the really overpriced offerings in the area. The food is fresh and tasty and the service is professional and fun at the same time.

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    Kalapaki Joes

    Kalapaki Joes

    3.2
    (982 reviews)
    2.2 mi
    $$

    I want to check out the western most sports bar in the USA. We arrived about 5:30pm and were…read moregreeted and seated immediately. As with most restaurants in Kauai it open air environment and a view of ocean. A great place to watch games and a lively atmosphere. Happy hour is available daily from 3-6pm. Our waitress was very accommodating as she notified us that we could order our two drink minimum to qualify for the happy hour food specials before 6pm and she would serve later. Flashback price on chicken wing of $0.25 each, max 10 per person. We ordered 20 buffalo wings and fish tacos. They have a great selection of the local Kauai Brewing Company beers, another reason we want to try this place. We started we the pale ale and the Cook IPA. Cold, tasty and refreshing. We also tried the chicken IPA and Fonz IPA. All were great! Our favorite was the Cook IPA. The chicken wings had a nice heat level and were perfect accompanied by beer. The fish grilled tacos were fantastic. This will definitely be our go to place to watch a game and just a quick bite. Looking forward to returning. Highly recommended!

    This is a great, fun, affordable option while staying in Poipu!!! We've already been here twice…read more The key is to go during their happy hour time from 3-6pm daily. The first time we spent just over $100 for a family of 5, and last night we got out of there for $88. That is a feat in this part of town! The happy hour is unbeatable. $7 drinks and 25 cent wings. Note that you have to have minimum two drinks per person, but they don't have to be alcoholic--we got a cocktail as our first and soda water as the second. The cocktails are quite large, so you can still get the $7 price if you order a soda or sparkling water as your second drink. The waitress was super helpful and let us know that last night! We went for taco Tuesday yesterday and the tacos were $1 each! They were good--not insane but great for the price and hit the spot. The service is great and the food and drinks come out quickly despite being busy. The drinks are standard fare, nothing crazy delicious, but for the price it's great. The food is all yummy. We especially love their chicken wings! Home-fried and lots of meat. All of the dipping sauces are excellent too. We haven't had a bad dish here! Truly wonderful prices, good food, and great for the whole family.

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    Sports Bar
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    Banana Mac French Toast
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