Matcha lovers MUST STOP HERE. Amazing flavor and quite possibly the best matcha I've ever had. No…read morehyperbole. Top it off with ube cold foam to make your taste buds sing. Pilina lives up to its name, fostering community with a "pay it forward" wall. Love that. It's been 15 minutes since I finished my drink, and I'm already plotting a way to stop back by the shop later today.

We were looking for a latte in Hanapepe yesterday as we waited for our hotel room to become…read moreavailable. I noticed two of the businesses I had frequented there were no longer in business. Piling Coffee was in the same area so we went in. As I was looking over the menu, I was asking if they had Mac nut lattes. The person there explained that Pilina specialized in some specific coffee drinks. In the explanation he said they have three house-made cold foams; one was coconut. So we ordered cold brews with a little sf vanilla syrup and some of the coconut cold foam. W-O-W, it was one of the best coffees I have had! Stop in and let the staff explain what makes them special. You won't be dissatisfied.

I've been a long-time customer of Kauai Coffee Roasters, and I can honestly say they are something…read morespecial. Not only is the quality of their coffee exceptional -- rich, smooth, and consistently delicious -- but the way they treat their customers is truly next level. Recently, a package of my coffee beans was stolen from my apartment complex. I reached out, and they immediately replaced it, no hassle, with super fast delivery. The replacement arrived incredibly quickly, and inside was a handwritten note and a small gift. That kind of thoughtfulness is rare. They genuinely make you feel like a valued customer, not just an order number. Their beans are a big part of our daily routine, and they make our mornings feel special every single day. You can feel the care and pride they put into what they do -- from the sourcing, to the roasting, to the customer experience. If you're looking for outstanding coffee from a company with heart, integrity, and incredible service, I couldn't recommend them more. I'm grateful to support a business like this.

Their coffee is the best!I I like dark blends while Hubby likes a medium blend. We both love this…read morecoffee. Will be subscribing as you can from their website.

A cute little boutique shop in Hanapepe offering spice blends (of course), salts, soaps, and…read morebetter-curated souvenirs than most tourist shops. There's also a little cafe in the store, offering delicious cream-filled doughnuts, smoothies and tea. Pro tip: one of the only places on the island to score a Mexican cane-sugar Coke. If you know, you know. Polite, gentle service. Fun stop.

Cute little shop with a variety of different locally blended spices. The price point is around $15…read morefor 2 oz.

Dear Unko's Kitchen,…read more Everything about your place is lovely. Visiting Kauai is a once in a lifetime experience, and to taste your roasted pork was emotional because realistically speaking, I might never be back in your restaurant again. The service was kind and it felt like we were eating in your family's dining room. Although you had a sign up that said you were short staffed, it certainly did not feel that way. Thank you so much for the best meal we have had on the island!

Local favorite. Staff is friendly and makes you feel like family. The place makes me feel like I…read moream at an old Hawaiian Aunty's house. Food is delicious !

A great stop in Hanapepe--especially during the weekly Friday night Art Festival. The space here is…read moredeceptively large--the cafe is small and cute, but opens up into a small courtyard, which leads to a decent-sized outdoor cafe space with tables and a stage. We had meant to stop in for a quick coffee before our reservations at Hanapepe Cafe--pretty much the only restaurant in town--and ended up staying an hour to listen to a really impressive folk duo on stage. Our fellow audience members seemed to be mostly local--a dancing haole couple who seemed to be transported straight from 1967 Monterey and two pre-teen girls who asked the singers to sing "that one song you sang last time." Cute. A great latte even without the music.

This place was a blessing in disguise. The shopkeeper John was pleasant and put together a super…read morestrong coffee on the cheap for me. I visited on a Fri afternoon, Jan 28th and he informed me that it was to be their last day of business. Too bad, cause not only was the ambience great, but it was also the only coffee shop in Hanapepe. /sadface

Hands down the best place on the island to try truly unique dishes! We ended up here completely by…read moreaccident, and the place was super busy. Even so, they managed to seat and serve us within about 20 minutes, which was impressive. Ambience inside is really cozy. We ordered the ahi katsu, split pea soup with smoked tomato, an ice cream sandwich, and sushi. Everything was absolutely delicious, especially the ahi katsu - easily the standout. There was that much fish we even needed more rice! The sushi had this unreal sauce with roe on top that made it next level. Highly recommend this spot, just make sure to come before 3 pm!

LoveD the Reggie Rings but each time I get it, it's more salty than the last time. Please work on…read morethis. Service and ambiance is great+++++

AMAZING, hands down. Try the opihi ice cream!!! We got it along with ube. The opihi gives a very…read moresatisfying crunch. You can also see them make the chocolate candies right there in the store. Nearby outside, you can also see a small exhibit showing a piece of tsunami debris from the March 2011 Japan earthquake that landed in Kauai in 2013.

My daughter wanted "Opihi's" from Kauai Chocolate Company so we made the 1 1/2 hour drive to the…read moreSouth Side of the island to Eleele/Port Allen. Hand made chocolates, soft serve and other Kauai treats. They are known for the Opihi chocolates, shortbread cookie, caramel and a macadamia nut covered in either Milk or Dark Chocolate. I must say it is yummy, but not cheap. A box of 16 is almost $40. The workers were not very friendly or welcoming. AC, small customer area. There is parking in back of the building.

Five stars. This is for the factory store in Hanapepe on…read moreKauai. The food is prepackaged goodies offered here. The only non-pre packaged food is their flaky freshly baked Manju that you only can get here. It's ono stuff! The service is good and friendly and helpful here. Very nice! The ambiance is what you can expect from a factory store. Old school, but neat.

The cookies aren't as good as they used to. Tastes like new recipes, not as good/ flavor is not…read moreas pronounced. The guava is very lighter than the original recipe. The texture is not the same on the cookies as well. Was disappointed when I bit into them.

Food was amazing. Wife and I both got fish tacos. It was fresh Mahi Mahi…read more The fries were SUPER good. Fresh cut. Great service too! Our server was positive, authentic and never let us go without anything. This was a great experience.

The site of day 4's lunch, Kauai Island Brewing in the Port Allen area of Eleele is the original…read morelocation of the popular microbrewery based in the island of Kauai. My wife and I specifically came to the area to sample their beers and try their food, and found the beer to good/great while the food was OK. It opens at 11 on weekdays, and we arrived soon after, so found street parking easily. We were some of the first customers, and our choice of inside seating. The building is two stories, with the upstairs being used as an arcade (classic 80's pinball machines). The large bar is the center of the downstairs, and they sell shop memorabilia as well. Tried a 4 sampler flight (no discount for flight, just sum of the 5 oz beers chosen). Their most popular is the Lilikoi, which we had just tried at a restaurant a couple days before, so we skipped that. Instead we got: Chupa lager (Mexican cerveza which was refreshing), Wheat (which was my least favorite...kinda flat/limp with little flavor), Alaka'I Stout (my favorite, creamy and almost chocolatey), and a Sour with calamansi (which my wife liked the best, I thought it tasted like a shandy). As for food, we got two entrees. My wife got the Kalua Pork Sandwich ($22): pretty much all pulled pork sandwiches are called Kalua in Hawaii, no matter how it is made. That being said, this version was OK with the fries being very good (similar to Five Guys fries, fried in peanut oil maybe). I had my favorite: Loco Moco ($22) which was well prepared, and the white rice was good. But the beef patty was mediocre (tasted like a standard preformed food service patty from frozen...it wouldn't have stood out in a burger). The one egg was cooked well and I really liked the homemade gravy. There is a 3% credit card surcharge, and Toast is the payment processor.

YUMMMM These cookies are unreal -- super buttery, insanely delicious, and absolutely worth the…read moredrive. Every bite tastes like it was made with love (and a whole lot of butter in the best way). If you're a cookie person, run, don't walk. I'll definitely be back! Staff was also so kind!

Tasted the macadamia cookies snd they just melt in your mouth. They also have peanut butter and a…read moresugar cookie. All delicious!