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.

Passion Bakery Cafe is an absolute must if you're on the hunt for fresh malasadas! We came bright…read moreand early, and it was 100% worth it. We ordered the Lilikoi, Haupia, and Ube malasadas -- and WOW. All of them were so good, but the ube was our favorite! Soft, fluffy, perfectly sweet, and filled with so much flavor. You can really taste the freshness. The employees were also so sweet and kind, which made the experience even better. It's always nice to feel welcomed, especially early in the morning. Another big plus is the private parking lot with plenty of spaces -- super convenient! There's also lots of outdoor seating in a courtyard surrounded by beautiful plumeria trees (and some friendly chickens walking around), which adds to the whole island charm. Such a delicious and peaceful spot to start your day -- we'd definitely come back again!

Went to Passion Bakery for breakfast to try their "famous malasadas". Got the guava filled malasada…read moreand also too their Java Chip Mocha Frappuccino. Unfortunately being from Oahu with having Leonard's Bakery malasadas, these malasadas were rather mid compared to that. The guava filling was the artificially flavored type. But other than that it was a decent/above average sweet treat. The malasadas itself I'd say was 3 stars. However, the star was the Java Chip Mocha Frappuccino. The thing I loved most about it was that the java chips were small enough where it never got stuck in the straw and was evenly consistent with every sip. By far the best java chip mocha frappuccino in my book! I'd come back for this one. It made starbucks seem mid tbh. Service was friendly and efficient. And the ambiance, though quite small it was fresh with the smell of a malasadas bakery :) Plus a few tables and plenty parking outside. Overall I'd give it a 4 stars. Definitely coming back for that java chip frappuccino YUM!!!

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!

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.

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.

I popped in hoping to pick up a couple of bags of coffee (for gifts and to support local…read morebusinesses). I found out that I'd have to pre-order at least a day in advance, and only their Panamanian light roast (no dark roast). Bummer. Place was small with a pretty barren interior. Just a few tables, and it seemed busy with locals.

I always appreciate how friendly staff at Aloha Roastery are. Reminds me of Los Angeles with their…read moreminimal concrete interior - which could be a new change of pace for some. I wasn't the biggest fan of their matcha quality but what sold me was their kouign amann pastry!! The perfect side to your morning cup!!

Yummy iced vanilla latte made to order. Tastey banana…read morenutbutter sandwich on whole grain bread. Excellent friendly island service!

Best homemade biscuit and homemade raspberry chile jam. So good! And loved the positive attitude!…read more I devoured it so didn't get a chance to snap a photo.

Best malasadas!! We found this spot and went early around 7am to be sure we could grab a couple of…read morefilled malasadas which they're famous for. We ordered the passion fruit, coconut, and 1 plain/non filled. We ended up ordering another coconut and a chocolate one as it was fresh out of the back. We also ordered 2 coffees. Coffees were good, but we really came for the malasadas and they did not disappoint. The staff was lovely, helpful, made great recs and friendly. There are a couple of tables inside so we sat and enjoyed them while talking with a few locals about how wonderful the Bakeshop is. Highly recommend coming early & we will definitely be back on our next trip to Kauai!!

Came here on a whim because we stopped at Pono Market and it was next door…read more WOW these croissants were legit. Freshly baked and they had some yummy savory options. We did the mushroom, onion, and Swiss. Highly recommended if you are a mushroom lover. Definitely recommended if you are a croissant fan like me. There were so many other pastries we could buy, but our stomach was only so full. They do run out so I recommend coming here early.

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!

Was in the Kauai Area and wanted to try out some baked malasadas, and Kauai Bakery looked to be the…read morebest option nearby that we could try out! We stopped by on a Tuesday around 8:30AM and got our pick of malasadas to try out! Kauai Bakery is located in a shopping plaza with plenty of ample parking, making it very easy to stop by and grab some delicious pastries. Service is like your typical bakery, you pick what you would like and they get it to you so you can stuff your face immediately after purchase. Ambiance is cozy with plenty of pastries to pick from in the large display case. We got 4 flavors of Malasadas for $16, which is $4 per doughnut, which I think is a decent price for the size and heft. The flavors we sampled were Lilikoi, Coconut, and Guava - out of these flavors, the coconut one was my personal favorite! The flavor was exactly what I would want anything coconut cream flavor should taste, creamy texture with a pleasant coconut taste that didn't taste artificial at all. It captured the floral background taste that is missing from a lot of coconut desserts that makes coconut so pleasing to eat! The Lilikoi one was my next favorite, it had a slight tartness and a more subtly pronounced flavor - I think I was looking for something stronger personally. Lastly was the guava one, which actually tasted a bit artificial and didn't have a pronounced flavor at all, which was unfortunate. Despite this critique, I would still glady inhale 2 or 3 of them because the dough was really pillowy and really enjoyable to eat. I think that the pastries here (at least the malasadas) are very solid and priced competitively vs most things here on Kauai. I would totally come back to get several more of the malasadas as well as try the other pastry options on the menu. Stop by and give this bakery a try if you are in the area!

The bakery is located in a supermarket Plaza. There was plenty of parking. Very easy to get to and…read moreeasy to find parking. Came as many people talk about this bakery. We got there around 6:30am and there were many choices of pastries. We chose a few different flavored malasadas and coffee. The malasadas tasted good but I wasn't blown away. I wish they were served warm. Staff are very nice and friendly. Store super clean and cutely decorated.