After the disappointment of learning that the cold brew coffee via a Dutch method cacophony of…read moretubes and glass beakers wouldn't be ready for a while, we opted for the the signature aerocano, a whipped espresso creation of an americano. If you like the texture of a traditional cold foam, but don't like the sweetness or artificial flavors, this is for you. The whip is a frothy espresso and the beverage comes slightly warm as it cools down over ice. Few things are better than first sip that is about to be taken by the cold. After enjoying the aerocano, we went back for round 2 for the Dutch method cold brew. Still not ready. No worries: they're private reserve made to order pour over coffee was not only as enticing to watch slowly percolate its way through the freshly ground beans, but was a perfectly smooth, flavorful cup of robust, dark coffee. Kona Heaven is aptly named.

Stopped by to get a morning coffee on our way back to our resort. I Decided to order the Lave…read morelatte. Hands-down, the best drink. It had an ice cream scoop over the espresso and it was the best combo over ice. There's plenty of seating in the front with views of the ocean. They also have a courtyard with patio seating. They offer to go breakfast items.

While we were staying on the Big Island, Green Flash was our go-to local coffee shop. Great coffee,…read moredelicious food, wonderful service, and affordable prices! We appreciated that only one customer/group was allowed in to order at a time. That helped to not feel cramped and to ensure attentive service. The hostess was delightful, helpful, and friendly. We greatly appreciated all the service we received! The coffee was fantastic! We especially appreciated that the ice cubes were frozen coffee! That ensured that the iced coffee was not watered down from regular ice! We loved the bacon egg and cheese croissant sandwich. Decadent and delicious! The final day I added spinach and it was tasty! Prices were very reasonable for the high quality product! And the ambiance is chill and clean. We are at the picnic tables the first day and where we stayed the rest of the time. We highly recommend making Green Flash your go-to coffee shop while in the area. It was a perfect fit for us!

The coffee drinks are good, and freshly made. The staff if friendly enough…read more But as a customer experience, this place is bad. Only one customer (group) at a time is allowed inside, and everyone else waits outside. They are very slow taking come customers orders, so waiting in line outside is an ordeal. This morning, I arrived before they opened, was about 4th in line, and waited 40 minutes before I could even place my order. Their operation must be highly inefficient to be that slow with so few customers actually waited on. I imagine that the biggest appeal is that many people can simply walk there from the surrounding condos in the area, and it is the only thing. Within a short walk -- they've got a captive customer base. If you've got the time to waste, give it a try, but don't expect the wait to be pleasant.

Great stop for brunch. Not much tables but a good amount of chairs and benches…read more Got the Americano with ube cold foam but coffee by itself is great. Also the lox croffle which is great for a quick bite for two people. Quick to order and get the food and nice view outside.

If you're here at open, get ready for a little line. But it's well worth it!…read moreToday I tried the dalgona latte and the kimchi bacon sandwich with the garlic sauce. It was all perfect. So tasty! Really enjoyed my choices today! The staff was very nice here and explained everything when I had questions. It's not a big place, so not much seating. But I noticed like myself, everyone was on the go. Can't wait to come back and try something else off the menu! Thank yall!

They open early at 4am. If you're up that early or can't sleep and need something to do, visiting…read moretheir place of business is a welcome early morning treat. A mocha is a good way to go. Your choice of options (sweet and or type of cream). Enjoy a pie as well. Bacon n Cheddar or Old fashioned (pot pie). Anyways a lovely experience. Service is relatively quick. A repurposed service station is utilized with the rubber tire cables on the ground that ring a bell when each of your tires go over them. Sometimes two bells, sometimes four. Pull in, wait, order, receive and leave. It's So K!

Tried various Coffee spots when i visited Big island , So'k got it right with the service and…read morequality. Definitely my go to when i visit Big Island again ! very friendly service and even better coffee

Whenever I'm visiting Kona, this is the first stop I make because coffee first! They have friendly…read morestaff and always good coffee! I almost always get their Ube latte. It's a strong espresso flavor but the Ube isn't overpowering but adds a nice sweetness. But if you do prefer a stronger Ube taste then this one is light, but I don't mind since Ube usually isn't strong. Love the open air cafe and the day we went there was live music too. The area it's located in is nice as well with a lot of other local restaurants surrounding it. All in all, would recommend whenever in Kona!

This location rubbed me the wrong way. Coffee is still good yes. The cashier gentleman was sweet as…read morewell. But the barista girls got attitude. I just spent $20 on 2 drinks along w/ a hat so nearly $60 total because I wanted to support. I went to the captain cook location & my drinks were made perfectly. I ordered an ube white mocha QUARTER sweet but it was way too sweet for my liking. I wasn't able to enjoy it so to make things easier, I asked for an added shot instead of inconveniencing them to completely remake. The girl had no smile & told me to wait in line to talk to the cashier. So I waited. The sweet gentleman had no problem adding a shot but after going behind the bar, the snotty girls must've told him to charge me. He came back saying I need to pay for the shot. I just wanted it less sweet. I confirmed that I asked for 1/4 sweet correct? He confirmed & I said I ordered this yesterday and it didn't taste like this. He sweetly said, would you like me to remake? I said, sure. When it came out, they completely omitted the sweet cream on top but it did taste better than the first drink, just missing the sweet cream. I've been in the service industry 25+ years, they lack the warmth I experienced at the captain cook location. By the way, CC was also a lot cleaner, not sure if it's newer. Would I come back and give them another chance? Sure, hoping their service improves.

The BEST views, breakfast, and home made liliquoi cheesecake! The graham cracker crust is to die…read morefor! Experience a slice of Hawaiian heaven here. You won't regret it! The parking is a little tight, but there's usually a really kind local helping guide you safely onto Mamalahoa Hwy.

Delicious food with an incredible view. Breakfast and brunch are the main draws here. We love…read moresitting in the back room, where the unobstructed ocean views and cool trade winds make the experience even better. Expect a wait on weekends, but they use an app that lets you track your place in line and alerts you when your table is ready. Don't skip dessert--the coconut cream pie is a favorite. We also loved the macadamia nut scone.

This shop had the best pastries, coffee, and hearty burritos for hungry men. If you're in the area,…read moreit's a must. There's parking and shade, and a very pleasant atmosphere.

This must be a brand new shop as there are limited photos and one review posted on Yelp as of this…read morewriting (Jan 19, 2026). Our visit was in early Jan 2026 while we were visiting the beautiful Big Island for a girls' getaway with my adult daughter. We were on our way to the Volcanos National Park from our Airbnb in the central Kona and luckily spotted this cute shop just in time in the midst of our coffee cravings. We were like "Yaaasss"! Not only were we lucky to stumble upon it as part of my daily Yelping routine, it also turned out to be a great occasion to discover and write about this adorable spot. The store is a good size with a designated parking to the north end of it. What immediately caught our attention was the Hot Food case upfront. Awww...we missed our opportunity to grab some from it as we made our little breakfast box for ourselves at our place so we were i. For a few coffees only. This "Hot Food" case has all kinds of stuff from the typical breakfast burritos to sandwiches to wraps to even chili bowls!! Not only that, single serving cakes (chocolate kind) were HUGE!! Basic sweet pastries were even good-looking. So we (unfortunately and fortunately) grabbed one of the coffee cake muffins even though we didn't even need it (LOL!!) For our drinks, I got me a doppio with a side cream(er) with a cup of ice cubes so I would be able to make my doppio iced. My daughter got some iced craft coffee beverage. Service was quite friendly. Two ladies upfront were so accommodating for our (demanding) needs (sorry; we were high maintenance!!) We did receive the genuine Hawaiian (ohana??) hospitality here.

Such a cute little spot that feels like it's in the middle of nowhere. It's a little trek to get…read morehere (narrow & windy roads) but worth it. You get such amazing views (it was a bit foggy and rainy when we went). The coffee itself was good (Kona blanca). We also got the eggnog latte & cold brew. They do tastings for $10 and the drink in the cafe are around $8 each. They also have a shop where you can buy coffee and chocolates and other souvenirs! Eli (?) helped us out and was so nice and welcoming!

I visited Konalani Coffee while in Kona. It's a cute mobile coffee trailer outside of a hotel but…read morethey have some small tables in a shady area to enjoy your beverage. Not many options but there was a small plate of pastries to choose from. The prices were very reasonable. I just got a cold brew which was fine but nothing spectacular. Next time I'll try a specialty drink.