Stopped on our way to the volcano national park from Kona and coffee was great they used coffee…read moreiced cubes in the iced coffee! burrito was also great! They freshly made blueberry scones which we demolished fresh out the oven!

Food was good [had some baked goods options too that I had to pass up], reasonably priced for the…read morerural part of the Big Island, and the place was clean & well-kept [ even if I and a few other drop-ins from the Belt Road made the local patrons feel a bit crowded :-) ].

Impossible to forget, but easy to miss. 100% worth the stop!…read more While I'd previously driven past it without noticing, I'm so happy I got to experience Honua's Coffee House. Overall, the staff was awesome, the drinks were delicious and it's great for quick stops and longer meetups alike. The ambience totally fits the vibe of that area- chill, relaxing and welcoming.

We ordered Cappuccino's and we were satisfied with them. Not very bold in flavor but it was made…read morewell with the foam being light. Love that!

If I could give zero respect , I would. The woman at the register is consistently rude. She never…read moresays a word, doesn't acknowledge us, just rings things up like we're a bother. Happens every time. Super uncomfortable vibe. Then again it's kind of the only place close for a lot of people.

We had an interesting experience…read more For one. No public bathrooms. They have port a potties out front that all say our of order. The checkout process is slow. It was our turn to check out and the cashier left and went outside to talk to someone in the parking lot. Super weird. Upon returning she scanned our items and dropped our soda bottle on the floor near her feet, on her side of the register. She didn't lean down to pick it up. Just left it there. So after paying we went and grabbed another soda out of the cooler.

Had to make a stop at Punaluʻu Bake Shop because you can't drive past that place and not give in…read more.. and yeah, zero regrets. Walked in and it's like instant comfort--sweet bread smell hitting you before you even figure out what you want. Grabbed a few items and every single one delivered. Soft, fresh, just the right amount of sweetness without feeling heavy. One of those spots where you take a bite, pause, and go "ok yeah... this is why people talk about this place." What I liked most is it didn't feel like a tourist trap--it felt real. Good energy, quick service, and plenty to choose from whether you want something sweet or just a quick snack for the road. Definitely one of those must-stop spots when you're cruising the island... just don't plan on leaving with only one thing.

My wife and I stopped by Punalu'u Bake Shop on a Thursday afternoon around 2:30 p.m. and almost…read moreeverything from their menu was sold out. The only items in their pastry case was two types of turnovers, bread pudding, normal malasadas with no fillings, and "Bismark" malasadas, malasadas filled with white cream and topped with chocolate. None of the fruit filled malasadas available. Like most of the guests in line, we were frustrated at the availability, or lack thereof. At the register, we overheard the woman behind the counter confirm that most of the store's inventory had been cleared out by locals who had placed large phone-in orders beforehand. In my opinion, this shortage could have been avoided: if large orders are placed well in advance, it seems like they could have planned better for their in-store guests by making more inventory? In any case, the sugar covered malasada ($2.29) I had was fine, but not mind-blowing. Definitely not something I would go out of my way to try out, nor something I would wait in a line line for. The malasada had obviously been sitting around all day in the case and didn't taste especially fresh. If anything, the malasada was a little on the dense side. Out of curiosity, I also got a block of their bread pudding ($3.29), and my goodness, that thing is a brick. The bread pudding here is dense! The bread pudding is loaded with raisins. If you're a raisin fan, you'll absolutely love the bread pudding. For everyone else, the raisins make the bread pudding a bit too sweet. Overall, my visit to Punalu'u Bake Shop was pretty disappointing. I would unlikely stop by again if I'm visiting this part of the island.

I first came across Ka'u local buzz coffee and Paradise Meadows a couple of years ago and decided…read morethat this was the best coffee I've ever had. Same for the Mac Nuts. I immediately subscribed to their newsletter so I could keep up to speed on what they where offering. In a recent trip to Hawaii, we were finally able to visit in person and it was a fun experience. Enthusiastic staff, lots of laughter, delicious fruit slushies, Art Gallery with featured local artists, penny the pig, baby ducks, parrots that would squawk at you until you engaged in conversation. Premium Kau Coffee, Macnuts, chocolate, short bread, slushies, pizza (on the day we were there) made by two Italian guys. Yes please! After we gorged on free samples and margarita pizza, we went on a shopping spree at the well stocked gift shop (not sure if that's the correct term, maybe farmstand?). Since we spent a certain amount on goodies, a discount was given along with free shipping to Alaska (what?!?). It makes me so happy just knowing that places like this exist. My only regret about stopping is that because we were in go, go, go mode to get to a birthday party, we didn't spend nearly enough time here as I would've liked. Next time!

This is a must-see stop on the way to South Point. Admission is free, and you can wander the…read moregrounds filled with lush plants, birds, and an art gallery. Grab a bite from the food truck or enjoy the samples in the store. The macadamia nuts are absolutely addictive, and the thoughtfully crafted honey is just as incredible. We left a generous tip for our sample guru and went home with bags of macadamia nuts and a variety of honey. Everyone was so friendly and knowledgeable, and I loved learning how the honey develops its unique flavors. Best of all, it feels great to support local farmers!

WOW! Just WOW. I stopped in here with the family and we all got a different coffee. They were all…read moreamazing. I don't know that I've ever had a cup of coffee that was that well balanced. Thank you!!

As a city tourist we need to break norms and try new things or you miss diamonds in the ruff like…read morethis place. We had coffee which they offered samples of first. I don't know what we are drinking on the mainland but it is certainly not this opulant brew they serve here. Miranda encouraged us to walk the farm so we could see the beans, which was a lot of fun.

French toast was amazing! Service was wonderful. Highly…read morerecommend getting breakfast here.

Been a loyal customer since 1990. Great little store with a friendly staff. These wonderful people…read moresupported the Oceanview community during very trying times. Open early and they grow and process their own world class coffee! You have to try it. Support local business! Aloha.

I stopped by here earlier this week for an afternoon pick me up. My father and I were driving…read morearound the southern portion of the Big Island and had stopped in Naalehu when I decided to see if there was a coffee shop nearby. Ka Lea Coffee came up and happened to be right across the street, which worked out perfectly. The shop is split into two rooms. One has the coffee bar where you order along with some beans for sale and a pastry case, while the other has a mix of comfortable and traditional seating. There also was a good amount of seating outside if that is your thing. After looking over the menu I decided to go with an americano with a splash of cream. The coffee here is Ka'u coffee and it was excellent. It was smooth and rich with a nice natural sweetness that paired really well with the cream. In hindsight, I probably should have bought some beans to take home. The bottom line for me is that I would head back here again in the future. The menu itself did not stand out, but that ended up being a good thing since it let the quality of the coffee speak for itself.

Good quality espresso, friendly service, and cool inside and out. I would definitely come back…read morehere. I would bump it to 5 stars if they made their own syrups but they do have their own coffee beans grown in Hawaii.

Come across this Yelp reviews, so thank you to all that posted... so, I figured I must as well...be…read morecareful not to drive by it, we saw the colorful truck up on the hill on our way back to Kona... we are starving after hitting green beach and the black beach...a party of 6, 2 of us first time visiting the island.. The lady who took our order was the sweetest, we enjoyed an appetizer of fresh macadamia nuts, cracking a few was fun! We ordered Pad Thai with chicken spicy, fried rice with pork, Loco Moco, pulled pork sandwich, veggie stir fry, pad Thai mild spicy... just in case we gobble down everything. Oh and BTW portable John available was the best one in the area

five stars because they EARNED it!…read more best thai on island for sure. service was polite, friendly and relatively quick! staff was awesome, extra thumbs up to you guys for verifying level of spice, i like it hot! had the tom yum with coconut milk and rice.. all of the veggies were soooo fresh and delicious, the only bummer is that we didn't order more. they had an outdoor picnic area that's covered if i remember right. i will definitely be back, thanks for the great experience:)

I absolutely love staying at the South Kona Coffee Estate and Retreat. Great ambiance and lovely…read morepeople. Brad and Linda make you feel right at home! My favorite place to stay on Hawaii.

Oh yea, don't forget the Sweet Ruby Red Grapefruit! A Five…read moreStar Treat! The Estate & Retreat has too many Types of Fruits to even remember!