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    Garden Island Coffee

    4.9 (68 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 12:00 pm

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    Outdoor seating

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    Kassandra P.

    First timer at this coffee truck at it was really good! Ordered some bagels and a few lattes and it was delicious. Service was good and the place was cute and had some tables to sit at. There are some other trucks in that area that serve lunch and dinner I think it was. It's right by the beach so you can also enjoy your coffee with a view!

    Ube Cream with lavender.
    Mona L.

    Found a new favorite coffee shop. I finally got to try this spot. Whenever I wanted to stop and try it, it was closed. The entire menu looks delicious and I cannot wait to try each drink and determine which ones are my top favorites. For the first time I tried an Iced Ube Cream coffee with lavender. He put in the right amount of lavender so it didn't take over all the other flavors but gave it a nice subtle hint of floral. The prices are reasonable and my drink was made pretty quickly. I definitely will be coming back here for sure.

    Audrey L.

    This was our first coffee stop while being in Kauai! I wasn't sure what I was in the mood for but ended up ordering the Salty Wahine. It took a little bit to get our drinks, but there was only one person working and there were others waiting for their drinks as well. We weren't in a hurry so we relaxed at the picnic tables while our drinks came out. My drink was delicious and everything I wanted! The coffee truck is located in an area where there's a few food trucks and picnic tables for people to eat at. Definitely a great stop looking to get their morning started with a caffeine kick!

    Holy honey girl
    Nicole W.

    This is the best coffee I found on the island. We tried several places and this is the only one we returned to. We tried the ube sweet latte, hola honey latte, dakine cold brew and the Mac nut cold brew. The drinks are on the sweeter side, after the first time I got the ube latte half sweet. It was still very sweet. None of the other drinks are as sweet, but definitely on the sweeter side. The drinks are very unique and have a lot of love put into their crafting. The owner is very friendly. We will return.

    Alexis M.

    I love this quaint little coffee truck for an afternoon caffeine boost. I order the cold brew with Mac nut syrup and it is perfect! There are plenty of options for both espresso/non espresso drinks. Service is always friendly. There are plenty of outdoor seats to enjoy your iced coffee with the palm trees under the blue sky.

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    Amber P.

    Unique coffee menu - Fast serve - Scenic spot Came here on a whim on our sunrise walk. Not disappointed one bit. Coffee menu has the basics and it has some unique options. Got an americano and a house wife, tasty and well brewed.

    Ube sweet cream
    katie y.

    I was recommended this place and it did not disappoint! We got the ube sweet cream and it was amazing. Perfect amount of espresso and ube. The employees were also really nice. Highly recommend stopping by!

    The Honey Girl
    Danny G.

    Garden Island Coffee quickly became part of my morning routine while I was in Kauai. What initially drew me to this spot was that they offered an Uber Sweet Cream latte that included Ube drizzle and Ube flavored whip. The staff is amazing, even taking our order after she had closed up shop for the day. Keep in mind that they are only open till noon so you have to make your way here before your daily adventures. I'm looking forward to our next visit.

    Holy Honey Girl 10/10  Shake well before you drink it.
    Faby a.

    I order the Holy Honey Girl. The honey wow! Delicious! It was a good strong delicious coffee to wake me up. Chill place with benches next to Tonys catch and the ocean is the back yard. PERFECT !

    Coffee was 10/10!!!! We tried a whole bunch of places during our stay and this was the only one we came back to. Food options were great too and the service was awesome! We got the Salty Wahine and Ube sweet cream and they were BOMB but also priced really fairly, honestly cheaper than chain coffee companies and quality was way better.

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    Ava F.

    Amazing coffee and hands down best coffee on the island!! I recommend the Salty Wahine

    Banana foster iced latte

    Wonderful coffee- I had the bananas foster iced latte with banana whip cream. And it wasn't too sweet! I just wish he was open over the weekend because I only got to go once.

    Iced Dark chocolate latte with coconut milk +CBD

    After years of disappointment with most coffee shops on the island--many feeling like glorified, caffeinated tourist traps who care more about quantity than quality--I was ready to give up on finding a decent cup of coffee. But today, I decided to try one last spot, and I'm so glad I did! I ordered a dark chocolate coconut milk latte. The barista, who I believe was the owner, was incredibly helpful and patient as I decided on my order. He also offered a selection of flavored or flavorless CBD options for drink, which sounded delicious if that's your preference (I definitely added some to my coffee on this beautiful Saturday, why not?!) As someone born and raised here, this is one of only two places on the island I would recommend for coffee. You won't be disappointed! It's also located right next to the bike path so it's the perfect place to grab a drink and go for a nice walk/bike ride/ swim along the Kealia coastline!

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    Good ube latte. Was recommended to us by the person at Tamba. Would go back to try other drinks.

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    9 months ago

    We had the Salty Wahine (hot) and the Macnut (iced). Delicious, and great portion sizes. Not expensive, either. Great quality.

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    Great coffee and food! Check other food trucks nearby too. You can grab coffee and snacks and sit on the beach nearby. Definitely recommend!

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    Loved their holy honey girl over ice. I don't like my lattes too sweet...The drink was perfect, no adjustment needed on the sweetness.

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    Love the coffee, the monkey toast and the ambiance! Oh and def love Rosie the cat that walks around and greets the guests!

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