Tawney is the best server. Good food, I kept coming back. I dine here like 5 times during my…read morevacation because of the food and services. Going to miss lava Java. Missing it already.

We've been coming to Lava Java for years and it's our favorite spot for breakfast. It has a great…read moreview of Kona's oceanfront and it's relaxing to drink your mimosa or Mocha (or both as my wife does it) and watch the boats and para-sailors. The service is very good, especially if you are upstairs when Tawny is working. I used to get the Portuguese sausage, eggs, and rice. However, I tried the hollandaise a few visits back and I have been hooked ever since. Now I get the eggs Benedict with home fries and extra sauce for the potatoes. Make sure to visit this spot when you're looking for a tasty, easy going breakfast.

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.

Seems like a lot of mixed feelings about this establishment…read more We are tourists vacationing in Kailua-Kona for a week. Tried this place on a whim as it was on our main thorough way and had pretty decent reviews. I am here to set it right by giving my two cents. The shop is in a dead shopping center. The shop itself was observed to be clean and well put. It was on a weekend morning and therefore we observed few patrons ordering their preference of cup of Joe and occasionally some will order with food. Whatever you order, do not get the chocolate chip cookies. It tasted like some sort of detergent and hardly any chocolate chips. The coffee was hot but the cup disintegrated shortly after we left the shop. It fell apart inside the rental car.

food - perfect spot for a quick bite! i tried the punatic wrap with turkey and a smoothie and both…read morewere really fresh and good! prices were also very reasonable. service - super friendly staff and quick service! ambiance - small cafe with some outdoor seating, wifi is also available for getting some work done

Too delicious almost to describe! Best açaí bowl in Kona, so fresh and put together perfectly. I…read morecould eat one after another if my belly could fit it all in

Açaí bowl was pretty standard, nothing amazing about it. Fruit was fresh. Base not too sweet. There…read moreare definitely better bowls out there, but again, nothing wrong w this one! Seems like a spot for tourists to just hit up in town side, ya know. Cold brew hit the spot. Workers weren't the most engaging, but I don't blame em. Just some keiki's working to make some $! I'd go back.

food and drinks - i got the lily special and lox toast. both super good and at a very reasonable…read moreprice! i especially loved the ube cream top on my matcha, not too sweet which i appreciate. service - quick and easy and the baristas were very friendly :) ambiance - super cute indoor/outdoor cafe with ample seating, free wifi, and a drinking water station.

I stopped by here to grab some coffee before going to the beach. I wasn't really sure what to get…read moreand wanted to get something that I don't normally get when I'm back home. The barista recommended me a couple of their lattes. I ended up trying the iced haupia latte I got was $9. There is a nice coconut taste before mixing the drink, but after that, the flavor disappeared, and it just tasted like regular coffee. The staff here was so friendly and I did like the overall feel of the shop. They have both indoor and outdoor seating and it looks like a nice spot for getting work done.There are a couple free parking spots by the coffee shop.

Every time we are in Kona we love to come here for breakfast and coffee…read more Their food and pastries are delicious The atmosphere and ambience is amazing. They have separate spot on 2nd floor for adults only and downstairs kids friendly Definitely recommend

A nice space to do some work as lots of spots to plug in and had free WiFi. Cute ambiance indoors…read morewith plays and cool chairs. Upstairs is adult only so it's a quiet spot I had the chicken and bacon which was a bit salty for my liking. Overall a good spot to have coffee/tea and food items

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.

Stopped in for a drink and lite dessert and was not disappointed!…read more Drink: strawberry ade refresher. Perfect amount of bubbles and strawberry purée. Dessert: Mango bingsoo: the shaved ice was so fluffy. I first thought it was finely shaved coconut , but it was a creamy shaved ice. Nice and sweet with generous chunks of ripe mango and almost ripe mango for a nice firmer mouth feel. Service: the service provided from order to pick up was excellent.

We tried a latte with soy milk and a strawberry matcha latte with oat milk. Both drinks were on the…read moresweet side. We were expecting the latte to have no added sugar, but it seemed like the latte had some added simple syrup or sugar in it. If you like your drinks on the sweeter side, this would be a great place for you!

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.

Not only was the food great and views beautiful, but there were also delightful geckos everywhere…read moreand the server provided a cup of jam for them to eat! Very cute, totally worth a stop!

We all really enjoyed our meal at Coffee Shack! The food was fresh and delicious! Our waitress…read morewas great and friendly! There's also an amazing view from this restaurant and we all took photos. A few of us picked up a souvenir at a reasonable price. I purchased an oversized coffee mug for $11! I got the special...banana macadamia nut french toast with a vanilla drizzle. Large portion and delicious! Others at my table enjoyed fruit in a papaya half and an omelet. Everyone in my party enjoyed their meal! Bathrooms - unisex; two individual bathrooms Parking - spots out front and a tight lot on the side of the restaurant