Amazing food lovely staff, but HATE that they replaced the best seating with a useless gift shop-…read moreso dumb. Do what you do best-breakfast! Also join the wait online instead of waiting to get there.

Good food. Great place. We go for the people. Sunday regulars…read more We love Rae, Keri, Etsy, and Hazel.

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!!!

The food was the best we ate while on the island. The service was excellent and the view is amazing!read more

Lava Lava Beach Club - Kauai…read more New American, Seafood, Breakfast & Brunch Kapaa, HI What a charming, fun restaurant right on the beach with such great ambiance!! The service was outstanding from the hostess, bar tenders, chefs and our wonderful server, Kapua!! She was so friendly and always checked on us without being intrusive. We have been on the island for 6 nights. Each evening we have tried Mai Tai's. Lava Lava's are by far the best!!! They are not too sweet and a good pour! We got there early as the other reviews said it gets crowded and they do not take reservations. We arrived at 5 pm on a Wednesday and were seated right away closest to the beach. For our starter we had edamame which was a large portion and so good. My husband ordered the Chicken Pineapple Rice Bowl and substituted the chicken for the coconut shrimp. The rice was AMAZING as well as the shrimp, but our only complaint was the portion was very small and was served with only 3 shrimp. The picture looks like you get a lot, but it came in a carved out SMALL pineapple. The presentation was beautiful though. I had the Ceasar salad and added chicken. It was so good!!! The lettuce was so crisp! Nothing worse than a Ceasar salad with wilty romaine lettuce. I've had plenty of those in my day. This was one of the best I've ever had! Everything arrived in a timely manner. We had a great night. Side note...they offer free valet parking which is at the very top of the parking lot. I have nothing but high praises for Lava Lava's beach club!! You must check it out for yourself. You will be so happy you did!

I stopped in for breakfast and this place is the real deal if you want authentic Hawaiian comfort…read morefood. I ordered the chicken cutlets and the corned beef hash, and both were outstanding. The cutlets were perfectly crispy and seasoned just right, and the corned beef hash was easily some of the best I've had. It is rare to find a spot that handles the classics this well without making them feel heavy or greasy. The atmosphere is great and the portions are perfect for a high quality, filling meal. The staff is chill and friendly . If you're looking for a legitimate island breakfast, this is a must visit. I will definitely be back.

Well. Probably mostly always great food! Except I went there about 2 months ago.... And had eggs,…read morebacon, and pancakes ... it tasted great! My friend also ate. And no problem. But I got violently ill within 15 mins after finishing. I figured I just got a dirty dish?

Probably the best meal we had in a week long food focused Kauai vacation. The poke was extremely…read morefresh and deliciously seasoned. The Lau Lau was incredibly tender and tasted amazing. The shrimp rolls were packed with flavor and accompanied by a salty and spicy wasabi soy dipping sauce that really elevated the dish. While the fried chicken was great, it was overshadowed for me by the quality of the other dishes we tried there. The staff were extremely friendly and answered our questions and made us feel very welcome. The interior is nothing fancy and there is no on site seating, but there are plenty of great places to eat nearby. We took our meal a block down to Kauai Fruit Company (where we bought several truly amazing containers of fruit to accompany our meal) and sat at their picnic tables.

FISH MARKET, full of regulars who know how to order, not tourist heavy. (serves hot food, too)…read more But, if you're like us, and wanted POKE the internet told you was great, then just order 1 POKE BOWL (only 1 fish type offered, no frills, no pretty toppings, sorry Insta dorks) - and maybe add A SIDE of another poke. And take it, somewhere else, to eat. No tables or seats, in this market. We ate ours, in the car, before heading to the airport. It was delicious, really fresh. Opens at 6am, so has that "We just caught this" feel. And not as "Pricey" as some Yelp Reviewers claimed it to be.

This spot is eye-catching. Colorful building that we kept passing by we had to try it. From the…read moreexterior walls you already knew it sold local food. There is a small parking lot but we found parking. They have indoor and outdoor seating. We tried the loco moco. It was delicious! So much flavor. Great portions. The staff is very nice. Loved the interior decor and the vibes.

We passed this place a few times during the week and finally stopped in to grab malasadas. They…read morewere delicious! They also have so many yummy looking pastries. I wanted to try them all. I'd love to come back and try the food too. The staff were helpful and welcoming. Love the vibe here. Just fyi they usually sell out of malasadas by 1 so don't wait!

We stopped here in our way back to the hotel. It's right off the highway so it's very easy to miss…read moreif you're not looking out for it. The portion sizes are very large and shareable. I got the King Kong and there was a ton of toppings for an acai bowl. We had a large party so it did take some time for the shaved iced but the acai bowls were served quickly. I recommend getting the acai bowls over the shaved iced. There are better shave ice places on the island. There are a ton of benches as well to eat!!

I hadn't really had an acai bowl when I tried this place, so I couldn't fully appreciate how good…read moreit really was until my girlfriend and I started having acai bowls together at different locations. Everything about the bowl was great, and balanced. The amount of toppings were generous, without overdoing it. The bowl had just the right amount of sweet. It was really nice to sit at one of their communal style tables and take a moment to just enjoy our surroundings. The vibes were chill, the employees kind and helpful, and this unassuming little spot became a fond experience to look back on. 5/5 stars

The food was amazing and LARGE portions!!…read more Upstairs Restaurant, we sat were there wasn't much of a breeze and street side Wait staff was extremely pleasant. Only reason I'm giving a 4 is because the price of the food is extremely expensive. It was $35 a person, granted a LOT of food, I must have eggs with my pancakes but it was a separate charge!! And of course a lot of the food went to waste for me. I wish they had an option of just 1 pancake instead of 3 giant ones. And we only had water to drink!

Five stars. The food…read morewas really good and tastes like homemade. Really enjoyed the Kim Chee Fried Rice and the Chocolate Chip Pancakes. Service was excellent & efficient. Friendly also. Ambiance was an open air, outdoors type and very laid back and comfortable. Enjoyed it lots!

Came here twice on our 1 week trip. Everything we had was great! Kalua pig loco moco was one of the…read morefavorites for our family. Tiny little place all the staff that work there were so pleasant. And the Hawaiian fried rice upgrade - totally worth it!

Best breakfast we had in Kauai! The set-up is a little confusing as they share space with the…read moreCoconut Store but once you figure it out, it's all good - tables are outside on deck. Great service - so welcoming and friendly. A little pricey but they are making it fresh it with TLC and it's fresh. We had four breakfasts and the smoothies and sandwiches/avo toast are the best- lucky if you have fresh fish as an option - my avo toast sandwich included fish caught that am - never thought about putting fish on a breakfast sandwich but it totally works - so good!