Best açaí bowl in Kauai! Good blend of açaí fruit and toppings, well proportioned and great flavor!…read more Also have a great string space area, super cute!

Sunrise Coffee in Lihue, Kauai, quickly became my favorite coffee spot during our trip to the…read moreisland. The experience was delightful from start to finish. Friendly Atmosphere: The staff were incredibly welcoming. I had the pleasure of meeting one of the owners, who was so nice. When she asked why we were visiting, I mentioned it was my birthday, and she surprised me by writing "Happy Birthday" on my cup. Delicious Drinks: My favorite was the vanilla macadamia nut iced latte made with macadamia nut milk. My husband, who isn't a coffee drinker, enjoyed a smoothie recommended by the owner, which they developed during Covid. On another visit, he tried the POG juice, which was also fantastic. Charming Environment: The area is beautiful, and the truck itself is adorable. I regret not trying any of the food because it all looked delicious, as did their variety of coffee creations. Memorable Merchandise: I couldn't resist getting some merchandise featuring Rosie the cat, who was sweet and added to the charm. If you're visiting Kauai, Sunrise Coffee is a must-visit. The drinks are amazing, everyone is so nice, and if I lived there, I'd be a daily visitor. You won't be disappointed!

Rainbeau Jo's was honestly one of the best coffee experiences I had in Kauai. I'm glad I stopped by…read moreon the way to the airport for one last caffeine fix. From the moment we walked in, the staff was incredibly kind and welcoming -- you can immediately feel how genuine and positive the energy is in this place. Its so cutely decorated! Looks like one of those cute coffee places in San Diego and reminded me off home :) Beau himself served us, and he truly made the experience unforgettable. He was so friendly, so warm, and just one of those people who instantly makes you feel comfortable. You can tell how much love and passion goes into this shop, and it really shows in the way they treat every customer. The drinks were amazing -- seriously some of the best we had on the island. Everything tasted fresh, high-quality, and made with so much care. Pair that with the fun, happy vibe of the shop and it just made the whole stop feel special. We're already saying we can't wait to come back to Kauai just so we can come here again. If you're in Lihue, this place is an absolute must-visit.

Do yourself a favor and make this your first stop after getting off the plane in Lihue, you won't…read moreregret it! Such amazing vibes in this shop, and they serve great coffee and bagels! Beau is hilarious and friendly, he kept the line moving but also made connections with everyone who walked through the door and everyone at the register. He even gave us a recommendation for a waterfall to visit nearby to take pictures at. I got to Coco Crunch Ombre which he said is a customer favorite and back on the menu for right now. It was sooo tasty, caramel and coconut creamy heaven. The coffee had great flavor and wasn't bitter or watered down. It was the perfect pick me up after landing in Kauai at 9:30am. We also tried the bagels, including the Jimmy Pesto on a rosemary bagel and the Brahvocado with added pesto cream cheese on an everything bagel. The bagels were fresh and had the perfect chew and crisp to them. The pesto cream cheese was full of flavor. There are indoor seating available and they also have a to-go window outside that you can pick up mobile orders if you're in a hurry. Parking is available behind the shop, it has signs letting you know it's parking for their shop. Definitely look forward to visiting again soon and trying a new drink option

Yep, I'll be coming here multiple times during our week stay! The roast is so smooth and the prices…read moreare amazingly reasonable. Order a honey latte if you want a sweet-but-not-too-sweet start to your day. The only disappointment was that they were out of macadamia syrup. Hoping it's back in stock before I leave so I can give the Mac nut latte a try!

Coffee, at it's core, is a simple endeavor. It's hot bean juice served to you with some moo water…read moretoo. That being said, this felt like one of the few third wave coffee shops that exists on the island. I wanted to find an issue with this spot, because I'm always looking for something to be critical over. With the exception of the matcha shortage, they pretty much served all of my needs. I didn't get any pastries, but they looked really good. The decor was great. It was a light wood accented sterile floor concrete look. I gotta say, I love that kind of vibe. The service was great! It was a little busier when we walked in, and there were a few people in line, but it moved quickly, and we ordered promptly as such. I got my standard short iced latte (or an iced flat white), and waited patiently. It came out soon, and I started to sip! Super inoffensive and tasty. It felt like a very middle ground medium roast espresso, so no complaints there! Good stuff, I say. If you want that 3rd Wave experience, this is certainly one way to do it on the island!

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!

4.5 stars for the banana pudding…read more Came in for some before my flight out of Kauai and it was divine! I LOVED that thick layer of homemade graham cracker in the middle. The pudding was just a tiny bit greasy but the flavor was great and not overly sweet--I still ate the whole cup by myself in one quick sitting, yum! I would have loved more bananas in the pudding, but I did like how they were cut up into small pieces so the focus stayed on the pudding. Service was friendly and they had a whole tray of banana pudding ready to go. Free parking available all around the shopping plaza, conveniently located close to an ABC store and across from the famous Musubi Truck.

My friend and I stopped by the Jammin' Banana Bakery & Cafe since it was close to the area we were…read morestaying in. We saw a ton of good reviews and figured we would give it a try. I got a banana matcha and a bagel sandwich while my friend got a banana bread and black coffee with coconut syrup. My portion was $21 for the matcha and the sandwich. I thought the matcha was decent! The banana flavor is a syrup and it reminds me of the banana candies. The matcha wasn't too milky. The bagel sandwich lacked flavor for me. I might just be too used to salt but I did find that the egg portion wasn't super flavorful. I did appreciate that the bagel was quite soft. Overall, it was alright! There is plenty of free parking in the area. The lines can get long even at 7 am on the week day.

We drove up to the Granola House remembering how much we loved it two years ago. This place is not…read moredisappoint. We ordered two different bowls. Both very different but amazing. We had the Kauaian Bowl and the Wailia Bowl (sorry for my spelling). The peanut butter granola was great. The chocolate chips add a perfect flavor and crunch to the açaí. This place is well worth your time! We loved this so much we came back again the next day!!

We got some açaí bowls and the blend was great. For the price, wish they added more granola or…read moretoppings to it felt like it was only on top and when you reach the bottom it was all the açaí blend left. Great little view and seating area. Coffee was good too!

The coffee shop and the drinks are aesthetically really cute. I got the Mr. Melrose with white…read morechocolate and it was really sweet. I did ask for a something on the sweeter side, so the barista was right on the money. I just didn't like the flavor of it. I wouldn't get it again, but I'd definitely try something else. The parking can be a little tight, but it's conveniently located right in front of their cafe. The service was decent. I did order about 30 minutes before closing, so it could have just been a long day for them.

This place is so cute truly. There is a little store inside you can check out with cute items…read more There are pastas and sauces you can buy. There are cookie doughs you can take home and bake. I wish I had an oven so I could do just that. There are a lot of coffee options to choose from and many sound really good. I went with Mr. melrose since it is the namesake drink, makes me think it's a signature. I really liked it! I chose dark chocolate and it wasn't too sweet, which was just right. Coffee was smoothe and really refreshing to drink. We also got the truffle egg croissant which I highly highly recommend. It's so good. Packed with plenty of eggs, definitely taste the truffle and my goodness that croissant was very well made, well laminated, buttery, moist and flakey at the same time. The barista was also very very kind. Great service! I highly highly recommend.

Cute spot, ample amount of parking, great service, the perfect sized menu, and kid-friendly…read more A friend recommended this spot and I'm so glad I tried it out. We went about an hour and a half before they closed and it was empty, which was nice because we had a 1 year old with us and he was able to roam around. Our drinks came out quick and our food was warm and freshly made to order. It honestly was one of the bigger Caesar salads I've seen in a while. The salad was surprisingly light and refreshing. There was a zesty taste to it and the lettuce was crunchy and cut into bite size pieces. I really enjoyed it. My coffee was sooo good. It was sweet, but I like my coffee on the sweeter side. What really stood out to me about this coffee shop was the music. They played local, reggae, island music and it was such a vibe. The baby was Jammin out, too. I also love the fact that this place is centrally located on island. I highly recommend this place to both locals and tourists.

My friend here on Kauai suggested this since she loves their Coffee and loves the vibes. I must…read moreagree with her! It's a cute hip spot to chill with friends and family. There was no line when we got inside. I was hoping to get their Apapane (Matcha with Strawberry puree) but they were out sadly so I got my second fav which is Iced Hojicha Latte with Coconut Milk and my Dad got Hot Amakihi which he liked, it had Banana Brown Sugar. When I got my drink, the server asked me to try it since she thinks the Coconut Milk overpowered my drink which it did so she remade it with Almond Milk and it tasted way better. They asked if I wanted flavor to the Hojicha like Caramel or Brown Sugar but I don't like my drinks too sweet so I got it straight up plain which was to my liking. Breakfast food items were delicious! Dad loved his yummy brioche bun and he had scrambled eggs in his Breakfast Sandwich which also had Ham, Cheddar Cheese and Garlic Aioli. My Avocado Toast was also real delicious! It had the Avocado Spread, Cucumbers, Cherry Tomatoes, Arugula, Feta and drizzle of Balsamic Vinaigrette. I added an Over Hard Egg for that Protein which was needed. Add ANY pastry according to my friend. You can't go wrong! We got the Lemon Lavender Scone which was delicious! All together was quite a lot, maybe $50 or so but overall, delicious coffee and Breakfast/Lunch selection and the vibes were on point. Cute macrame rope art on the wall for a boho look!

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.