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Crave Cafe

5.0 (24 reviews)
Open 6:00 am - 3:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Dogs allowed

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Avo caprese toast
Robin D.

What a cute little cafe! Open just about a year now, and conveniently located about 15 minutes from the airport, Crave has plenty of parking and indoor seating with free wifi. I ordered the caprese avocado toast and "the local" iced (Ube, coconut, and espresso). The avo toast was perfectly balanced with lots of avocado and balsamic glaze. Seriously delicious! I also enjoyed the local more than I thought I might. Definitely get it iced! Very friendly service. So glad to have discovered this sweet cafe on my island hop.

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An A.

We were waiting for the dive shop to open and Crave was in the same shopping center so we grabbed drinks and a toast. Weren't expecting much but this place delivered! We got four items: The local - ube and coconut latte was SO good. Light, easy drinking. I could drink this every day. The Sunrise smoothie - super smooth! It had POG, papaya and strawberry. The caprese avocado toast - we went light on the pesto but it was so tasty. Light quick breakfast! The cold brew was exactly how you want it - strong and flavorful. Easy parking.

Food menu 9/21/25
Kylie S.

What a cute lil find!! Was heading home after the gym and saw this new cafe had opened up so I dropped by for a drink. The owner, Jennifer, was friendly and welcoming! She said they had just opened August 12th. You can tell she's put a whole lotta love into her business! Besides service, this review is based off of one drink as I haven't tried their food--but will update when I do! I ordered the "winter swell" with soy milk which was an up-charge of $2 (a bit pricier than other places for the substitution) but the drink was great! It was a bit sweet but you could still taste the notes of espresso. Would probably ask for it less sweet if I order again. Total for just the 16oz bev with tax came out just shy of $9.50. I'll be back next weekend to try some other items. She said they'll have loyalty cards coming in soon. Overall, I'd recommend stopping by her cute cafe if you're in the area!!

Carolyn D.

Finally a cute cafe in Kona that has parking and non exorbitant prices for an acai bowl! This cafe was the perfect pit stop for us to grab a bite before heading to the airport. Would definitely come back next time we're here

Not a huge selection, but all high quality stuff.
Glen G.

Crave is simply a great coffee shop. Although it lacks "quaintness" it's got everything you need. Great coffee and food choices. Clean as a whistle, great service and a good location. Free (and fast) wifi, with good seating and tables. The fruit bowls are basically smoothies with some extra toppings put on (extra fruit and granola). Simple, but quite tasty and healthy. Their bathroom is shared with the strip mall, but I still give them 5 stars.

Croissant Sammie & Matcha Latte
Gwen K.

This is a great local place with the nicest staff. The sandwiches and drinks are made to order and so good! The inside is clean and relaxing. Shop local!

Caprese Avo Toast

The food was fantastic. Each of my party of four got something different and we all loved everything. The coffees were also amazing. I had The Local latte with ube and coconut. It was as fabulous. Highly recommend. Caprese Avo Toast was beautiful and amazing.

Kimberly S.

Looking for a great breakfast place? This is the spot! Their mini cinnamon rolls and breakfast Sammie's are my favorite!

Breakfast Sammie

The with iced latte with lavender was incredible, and both of the breakfast sammies were top notch !!!

White Wash Latte, so good taste like those yummy almond cookies

AMAZING PLACE!! The staff and service was outstanding, the drinks were amazing and they offered so many yummy food options! We reccomend the local latte with ube and coconut! The white wash was excellent too, if you like madeline cookies and that almondy taste! Inside was clean and the ambiance was welcoming! :) MUST TRY

Didn't realize they have been open for two months now. Love that they are open early and every day. Not much places like that around here. Staff were very friendly and welcoming. Cute and clean seating area. I had the avocado toast and the matcha latte with ube foam. Wanted more of the pickled onions on my toast. Loved every thing so far! Will try the lunch or salad next.

Ube cinnamon roll YUm

Omg this place is so refreshing!!! Firstly the vibe is on point it's such a nice place to hangout or work on your laptop. AC is ice cold. Chairs are comfy. Secondly but most importantly this is the best smoothie I've had in Kona.... I'm almost always disappointed when I get a smoothie in town. I got The Palm it's sooooo goooood and texture is just right. Also had delicious avocado toast and they gave me a free little cinnamon roll. Love love love I'll be back very soon :)))

Iced matcha latte with ube cold foam

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The Cafe is adorable, service is outstanding and the coffee and the lattes are outstanding! I had the Local Latte, Highly recommend it!

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I looooved their tropics smoothie and salmon cream cheese on a Parmesan bagel. Superb!

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808 Grindz Cafe - Short rib Moco

808 Grindz Cafe

4.3(1.8k reviews)
0.5 mi
$$

We landed in Kona mid-morning and the wife wanted breakfast, namely pancakes. Again not familiar…read morewith too many places in Kona. Of course Google saved the day. Found this place was open till 1 pm and they served pancakes. Nice, because the alternative would have been Denny's...no thanks! Nice little hole in the wall where you order at the window and they serve you your food at the table. I ordered the Seafood omelet and a side of Macadamia Nut Pancakes, wife ordered the Boneless Short Rib plate. My only gripe was the pancakes only came with maple syrup and not a macadamia sauce, which we had to buy separate. I was used to having the sauce come with the pancakes at a certain restaurant in Kailua, Oahu, so this was a bit unexpected. But the food was well prepared and tasty. It was really good! So good we came back the next day to have breakfast again. Only this time it was Adobo Fried Rice. We brought two plates for me and the wife which we soon regretted because my wife could not finish hers since the portions were really big. Should've have shared just one. Another place to add to our go to list to eat when we come back to visit Kona.

We went in on a Saturday morning @ 8 am. It was empty…read more Parking- There is plenty of parking because it is on a strip mall. There are tables inside and outside. When you go in, you order at the cashier and they give you the food in To Go Containers whether you are going to eat in or out. I ordered the 808 Grindz Moco and it was delicious. 10/10 The Gravy was good and the rice too. They have soda cans for $2.50 each. I would return.

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808 Grindz Cafe - Cozy dining area

Cozy dining area

808 Grindz Cafe - Spam moco

Spam moco

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Kalikala Cuisine - The French toast with their special sauce made from lilykoi, it was really good. Came also with eggs and bacon.

Kalikala Cuisine

4.2(692 reviews)
0.6 mi
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Okay. Sometimes you stumble on a restaurant that ticks every single box. Kalikala Cuisine is that…read moreplace. To begin, the greeting from Richard was welcoming, informative, and made us feel like we were visiting long-missed family friends. Once seated, the ambiance was open and comfortable, and of course, the view is beautiful. Our server, CC, was genuinely friendly and efficient despite being the only server on the floor AND shadow training a new server as well. She is skilled managing the floor! Now, as to the food.....I cannot praise it enough. The Brunch menu had a variety of options that made our choices difficult. We opted for the Lilikoi French Toast and it was fabulous. Truly memorable. We also tried the Banana Bread and it was heavenly. We were told that the everything on menu is house made, and I can say that this level of care shows. While we didn't get the chance to try any other menu items, we did watch the Salmon Eggs Benedict being served to several diners near us - it was a beautifully plated dish and we overheard rave reviews. Adding to the comfort was a musician playing guitar and singing beautifully. Frequently, he shared interesting local tidbits and stories about the songs he chose. Our party agreed that returning to Kalikala Cuisine is an absolute MUST when we get back to Kona. A big Hell Ya!

This spot absolutely delivers on island vibes--if you're seated overlooking the busy street and…read moreocean, the view is beautiful and makes for a great breakfast setting. The overall experience felt lively and relaxed, and even the little geckos running along the railing trying to sneak a sip of syrup added a fun, memorable touch. That said, the food didn't live up to the setting. While everything tasted fresh and the presentation (especially the avocado toast) was beautiful, it was surprisingly lacking in flavor. It honestly felt like the island ran out of salt and seasoning--very bland for how fresh it was. Overall, a great place to sit, relax, and soak in the view, but unfortunately the food was the weak point.

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Kalikala Cuisine - Antique carved horse.

Antique carved horse.

Kalikala Cuisine - French toast is indeed best you've ever had!!

French toast is indeed best you've ever had!!

Kalikala Cuisine - The flavors and freshness of eggs rancheros are perfection!

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The flavors and freshness of eggs rancheros are perfection!

Kona Coffee & Tea - Very good Kona coffee!

Kona Coffee & Tea

4.4(742 reviews)
0.4 mi
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Established in 1998
Family-owned & operated

Great Kona coffee in a wonderful casual atmosphere!…read more I had to meet up/interview a potential Big Island candidate in Kailua-Kona and I was basically looking for a casual place where I could meet, enjoy a drink, and have a little bit of conversation. Kona Coffee & Tea was the place of choice here in Kailua-Kona. Located at the Kona Coast Shopping Center, you can find this little coffee shop just next door from KFC. The coffee shop is easy to find, as other business surrounding this business is the KTA Superstore, Hele Gas Station, HFS Federal Credit Union, O'Reilly Auto Parts, as well as many numerous eateries. It was late in the afternoon, so I basically came here for some drinks. I had to try their Kona Coffee, and I must say it did not disappoint! The coffee shop has indoor, as well as covered outdoor seating. The shop does sell some food items, but I did not partake or looked at what they had to offer. There was also coffee shop merchandise, but I did not have time to take a look at what they had to offer. Overall, as great coffee shop and if I'm in the area again, I wouldn't hesitate to stop by for their wonderful coffee.

Kona Coffee & Tea really makes it a point to articulate that their coffee is 100% Kona coffee. For…read morethat reason, some of their drink offerings are priced accordingly, with a 12 oz medium pour over costing $10. Unless you're a coffee connoisseur, you may want to skip the pour over for something a bit less special to save yourself a few dollars. The coffee was fine, but my unrefined palette was not able to fully appreciate the cup of brew. In terms of atmosphere, Kona Coffee & Tea has plenty of seating outdoors around the porch and a few high tables indoor, where they have AC blasting at full strength. They have free Wi-Fi available as well, so I saw a lot of people posting up on their laptops. Parking is plentiful and easy to find since this coffee spot is located in a strip mall. If you have a discerning palette for the subtle flavors that show up in different coffee beans, you will definitely want to stop by for a cup.

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Kona Coffee & Tea - The Nutcracker (Honey Latte with Pistachio Foam)

The Nutcracker (Honey Latte with Pistachio Foam)

Kona Coffee & Tea - Passion fruit iced tea with simple syrup... refreshing!

Passion fruit iced tea with simple syrup... refreshing!

Kona Coffee & Tea - Beautiful cafe

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