Want a simple, healthy, and tasty breakfast or snack? I love their Papaya Boat! I've been eating out a lot and my gut needed some rebalancing... They have a lot of yummy pastries with GF options. The staff are friendly and kindly recommend their favorites. Cute store with a chill vibe. Patio with seating in the back and plenty of parking. read more

Came here twice just for the Malasadas! First off the friendly vibes of the staff are superb. They also have a very good vegan menu for items that can't really be found elsewhere (vegan lox bagel, breakfast sandwich). Everything was super yummy and solid. I'd opt for the Malasadas without the filling and hit the mochi option. They were a bit better on their own. read more

Imua Coffee Roasters - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

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Located in one of the hotel retail areas, in kapaa kauai. It's a vegan coffee place! Great service and they have a nice outdoor seating area. Check it out yourself. It's walkable from Kauai shores hotel and coconut market place. read more

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Coffee is incredible and unique. We also tried the monkey bread toast and avocado toast. Both were delicious.

Plant based paradise. Lovely tranquil spot with multiple milk alternatives, multiple plant based breakfast items with a lovely space to sit out side. Laid back. read more

Imua Coffee Roasters - Monkey Toast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

Delicious coffee spot next to all the hotels. Opens pretty early and the drinks and pastries are very good. I came in the morning and grabbed a black Americano. Great flavors served extremely hot. The malassadas that we got were very good as well. Great spot for some caffeine! read more

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Cool little coffee spot at our resort parking lot. The coffee was great and service was better. I wish they had some kind of whip cream but I found some cream that worked as well. We will definitely try this spot again read more

The condo we rented was literally steps away from this coffeehouse, but the reviews we read in advance demonstrated that this would not simply be a stop of convenience every morning. The coffee here is high quality and complex. If you are a true coffee aficionado, I think you will love this place. It has a small interior with beautiful patio seating in the back. Friendly staff will answer questions. Signs on the counter will tell you everything you want to know about the brew they are serving that day, which is something that we appreciate. They have specialty drinks and some food items. You can pre-order through an app if you wish, which is a good idea on busy mornings, though I did not find some of their special concoctions in there. If you want to order one of those, just check out the small board to the right of the ordering counter. They change out the brewed coffee types (Nicaraguan, Colombian, Sumatran, etc.) each day, so check out the signage on the counter to see what they're doing that day. If you don't care so much about that, you can order based on light roast or medium roast through the app. My wife likes the brewed coffee, and I usually get some form of cold brew. They offer regular syrups or local syrups if you want to pay a little extra. The place is strictly vegan, so no half-and-half here. Use your own at your condo or go with one of their vegan creamers. Same thing with eggs in their food items; they will use a plant-based substitute. You get the idea. Definitely check them out, whether you are vegan or not. read more

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This coffee is sooo good! Smooth, rich, and perfectly made -- easily one of the best cups I've had in a while. I also have to shout out the vegan lox bagel -- absolutely delicious! I'm not vegetarian, but this one is definitely a standout. Great spot all around -- cozy vibe, friendly staff, and fantastic food and coffee. read more

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Price and portion sizes are good but the food was not tasty one bit. The bagels are hard to chew, the banana bread again hard and super low on sweet, the granola yogurt cup was extremely tangy. Wait time is a lot as it was one person taking orders, prepping and billing. read more

I came here almost every morning while staying nearby--the coffee was great, the banana bread was delicious, and everyone working there was so friendly! + love all the dairy free for my weak stomach haha read more

This was our go-to for coffee and brekkies during our vacation in Kauai...we aren't usually big breakfast eaters and can get by on good coffee and a little some-some. This place was perfect for that. Everyone working there is warm, welcoming and down to earth, and they helped us to make selections about what to eat and even their fave add-ins to their coffee drinks. That they have vegan delights was great for us as we are dairy free. Their outside dining area has limited seating but you can sit out there and enjoy birds and an occasional baby lizard. Recommend to anyone in need of coffee and a smile...you'll leave with a smile of your own! read more

Imua Coffee Roasters - Chai latte with oat milk and Mac nut syrup, avocado toast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

Another fantastic coffee stop. I ordered the KOKOHOLEMOKA with 42 Espresso, coconut milk, and Holy Cacao -- absolutely delicious. They even had a cute little clothing rack I couldn't resist. The staff was very helpful. A great hidden gem. read more

Imua Coffee Roasters - Outside - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

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Don't waste your time hitting up the main stream coffee shops please. This place is worth the drive if you are near the resorts. First off, they were closing but invited us back to get some drinks which few other businesses would do. It's Christmas Eve so I don't blame them for closing early but we were very appreciative to be invited back to grab some drinks! The service was friendly and knowledgeable of their coffees. Forewarning, there is no whole milk just alternative milk options which is great for those who do not like normal milk. I got a dirty chai with vanilla and the espresso flavor was delicious. A latte with macadamia nut was also ordered and it was my favorite flavor combination so far. The coffee definitely has a quality roast. I wish we could've gotten there earlier to try the food but maybe next time! Overall my favorite shop on the island so far. There is seating outside in the back which is nice but the inside is small so keep that in mind as well. read more

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Imua Coffee Roasters is an absolute gem and a must stop if you're vegan or just love great food and coffee. Everything here is 100% vegan, which instantly made it one of our favorite places on the island. The breakfast sandwiches are amazing, the donuts are so good you'll want more than one, and the coffee options are excellent across the board. Everything tastes thoughtful, fresh, and made with real care. What really sets this place apart though is the owner. He is incredibly kind, welcoming, and genuinely accommodating, creating such a warm and friendly vibe that makes you want to linger and come back again and again. Amazing food, great coffee, and an all vegan menu done right. Places like this are special, and Imua is absolutely one of them. read more

Imua Coffee Roasters - Amazing plant based breakfast sandwiches - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

Our favorite coffee on the island after spending the week in Kauai! We came back multiple times for their locally sourced vanilla syrup, it's to DIE FOR. They have several food options, including a delicious yogurt papaya bowl, and an outdoor patio area with seating. Huge shoutout to baristas Jamie & Viaya! read more

Amazing food!! I can fully appreciate it's 100% vegan Great service and food Coffee is great! I highly recommend the cacao blend It's even open on Sundays at 7!!! read more

We found this place because we stayed at the Aston Islander. It was such a little gem. Parking - Free, right out front. Don't park for too long though if you're not residing at Aston. This is the best coffee I've ever had in my life. This is a bold statement. The layers of flavor in just a simple lavender latte with mushroom protein was incredible. Service was upbeat and fast. They'll recommended small things like adding hot honey to my bagel (TAKE THEM UP ON IT). The bagels were yummy, very fresh. I'm not a breakfast person but I enjoyed it. The outdoor dining area was really nice. They have a box full of games and little trinkets to play with to pass some time. I recommend going in the morning for a peaceful time read more

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"Imua" in Hawaiian means "moving forward" and our recent stop here sure nourished and fueled our bodies/appetites in a way that definitely propelled us energetically forward to our adventures that we had lined up for the day! First of all, this is an all plant-based cafe which in its own right deserves some extra stars! Located adjacent to the Aston Islander on the Beach Resort, this awesome cafe is a bit of a hidden gem unless you happen to be staying at that Aston resort. We were greeted warmly by Heia, and instantly started our morning with smiles and eager anticipation of what we hoped would be a great breakfast. Here's what we got: *Banana bread (vegan) *Overnight soaked oats with fresh mango & coconut (made with coconut yogurt) *Oat latte *Blended oat/soy latte Not a crumb nor a drop were left behind, as we fully enjoyed everything while sitting at one of the nice outdoor tables in the front (they also have a great lanai with more tables in the back surrounded by lush, tropical foliage). FYI, Imua Coffee Roasters also won best coffeehouse in Kapa'a in 2023 & 2024, and all their food & produce are local and organic! Mahalo & IMUA! read more

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Not my favorite. I was drawn to try this place because I saw on their website they have all organic coffee and it is a plant based establishment also. I am no longer vegan, but I was for almost 4 years so I am not stranger to milk alternatives. My husband ordered the island chill and I ordered the kokoholemoka. We were disappointed with both. We wish we just ordered black coffee instead. We got the coconut mochi ball though and that was pretty good. Would not come back read more

Imua Coffee Roasters - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

I'll keep this short and sweet - this is the best cold brew I had in Kauai, Hawaii, and anywhere else in the world so far. Keep in mind that there is a lot of good coffee in Hawaii so you'll be hard pressed to find anything bad, but something about how they roast and brew this gave the coffee a super smooth and somewhat nutty taste that I was very much vibing with. Every hotel serves coffee but when you are in Hawaii, and if you are a coffee lover, it's worth going off campus to find something really special. We were staying at the Sheraton Coconut Beach, and Imua just so happened to be a single minute drive away, but even if you aren't staying there it's worth a little drive. You might wait a little, and the spot might be a little small, but that's all part of the Hawaiian charm. Needless to say, it's going to be hard to go home to comparatively subpar brews. read more

Not the biggest fan :( Overpriced - we paid $10 for a chai, & are really not sure how it came out to be so expensive. And I think after you pay that much, it's hard to feel like you got your money's worth on a drink unless it really wows you...and it didn't really wow us. We also didn't realize that it's a vegan place, so no regular milk. Not a huge deal, just a surprise for us. We were optimistic to have a coffee shop that's walking distance from where we were staying, but this place was definitely a one-and-done for us. read more

Imua Coffee Roasters - Chai - Mac nut milk + half sweet honey - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

Definitely disappointing! I was excited because looking at their menu it looked like it wouldn't be one of those overly sweet coffee places instead I thought they would put more focus on the flavor of the beans. Unfortunately for the two coffees I ordered it was way too sweet. I could also tell they used a low quality oat milk. For what we paid for, $24 for 2 coffees I did expect more. read more

I just love walking over here every morning for my coffee or Americano. This place is comfortable with friendly people, and the coffee is excellent. Lately I've been getting a killer Hawaiian breakfast here - ripe papaya filled with yogurt and topped with coconut. The woman asked if I'd like some Kauai honey drizzled on top, and I said oh yes, please. It's just perfect and delicious. I found out that they are subversive. By that I mean that this is a vegan place but they don't advertise the fact. So that utterly delicious yogurt on my papaya is coconut cream yogurt made here locally. Instead of half and half you get to choose between sweetened coconut milk or oat milk. This place is great, and I love it. read more

Imua Coffee Roasters - This is a killer Hawaiian breakfast - a ripe papaya filled with local and delicious coconut yogurt topped with coconut and some Kauai honey. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

Walking distance from our condo, and I came here about 4 or 5 times during our stay. It was that good! The House Fav is to die for. It's the perfect stop for a slow Hawaiian morning. The staff was super friendly and full of that warm aloha spirit I truly appreciated. Mahalo!! read more

Imua Coffee Roasters - House fav - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

If there are more than 4 people already inside, do yourself a favor and go elsewhere. Only one person (maybe owner) working, they were out of several basic things like yogurt, bagels, granola, blueberries, other fruits but they did have bananas. Took 30 minutes just to order and not that many people in front of us. The chai latte was white and tasted like watered down milk. We had wanted to enjoy visiting with a friend who is leaving for Bali in a few days but almost the whole time we had was spent waiting inside to order (with loud obnoxious music playing) & then waiting for our order. read more

Vegan milk options only, which is great but not what I look for when having my first cup, because they have a higher glycemic index. They were all out of their best confectioneries but clearly they make yummy bites. Preferred the espresso palate here to other reputed spots on the island, personally, but people can like different roasts, different beans... service was personable and amazing. Love the ambiance, it's casual and wonderful. read more

I had an almond milk latte with the mushroom adder. It was good. It was very creamy. I got the 20 ounce, which came with two shots. I should have added an extra shot as it wasn't enough espresso tasting as I usually like. Next, I will do just that. It was a little hard to find as it is tucked away in a corner. The outside seating makes it very nice. The service was good, and the batista explained the mushroom adder how it makes the coffee a little earthy, which I like. My coffee came out fairly quickly, so that was good, too. read more

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Fantastic coffee spot. This is a vegan dairy-free place however you would never know- the coffee is just that good. They also have these amazing lilikoi malasadas. Yum! The Owners are very friendly as well as all of the staff! There is a small eating area out back! We will be back! read more

Wonderful vegan treats and coffee! Tea too! Malasadas, Banana Bread, Bagels! Plenty of different plant based milks to choose from. I would recommend this place for anyone to go to and try one of the Malasada's and if you don't care for Malasada's (who doesn't lol), they supply a local bakeries bagels that are famously the best bagels on the island!!! read more

This coffee shop does not show up in people's recommendations enough! Tucked in the back corner of the parking lot, you'll find the small shop with a nice patio off the back with a few tables. I got a drip coffee and they had two roast to choose from that day. I went with the medium dark roast and it was perfect. They also offer a few food items, great plant based options. I got the açaí bowl that was packed to the brim. I especially like on their menu that things were labeled as either vegan or beegan (containing honey) and also had gluten free offerings. read more

Imua Coffee Roasters - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

Delicious coffee and pretty good toasts but overpriced we got 2 iced 16 oz lattes, avo toast and the PB banana toast and it was over $45! We were pleasantly surprised for never getting almond/oat milk in our lattes. The toasts had good flavor but were kinda small for how much we paid. We didn't feel like the service was very warm, friendly or inviting either. read more

when i tell you my friends and i jaw dropped when we had our first sips of coffee!! we made it a goal of ours to find good coffee on this island and after being severely disappointed by two popular places, THIS PLACE redeemed coffee on this island by far! it's located right next to Kauai Shores Hotel where we stayed, 1 min walking distance service is pretty quick and the girl who served us was so sweet and helpful when choosing good flavors to pair with our latte. we got the spicy chai latte, macadamia nut latte, and another mac nut latte but with their special oat/soy blend. 9/10 for both taste, quality, service, and vibes read more

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I was in the area for a quick vacation and saw that Imua was next to the place I was staying. I got there when they opened for a cupa jo. Honestly, it was the best cup of coffee I've ever had. The beans were fresh and the service was fine. read more

My matcha latte was okay. My mom's chai latte tasted bland. A bit disappointed. There's also white swirls in the ice so I'm not sure if the ice maker is dirty or if they're special ice cubes. read more

I'm not sure how this got so many stars. The coffee is not good and it's more expensive compared to other local coffee shops. The location is convenient but it's best to drive a little further and buy something that's worth consuming. The service was also disappointing. Don't do it. read more

Cute little shop. I wanted to try White Vanilla Hazelnut but they didn't have white chocolate but my iced Vanilla Hazelnut with oat milk turns out perfectly! Love it Husband got the iced Caramel Latte, it was okay, a bit tart in taste. read more

Imua Coffee Roasters - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

Came here after a run and the girl who helped me out was so sweet. I wish I got her name. I got the island chill with the coconut cream and it was delicious. It definitely kept me up throughout the morning. read more

Imua Coffee Roasters - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

Very good coffee in a cute little shop. Super kind staff. Located near a convenient shopping area with plenty of parking if not next to somewhere you're staying. Lots of unique coffee and gift type items on their shelf for purchase. No milk products, all non-dairy. Lots of GF and vegan food options! Great flavor options to be added to drinks and lots of whole bean options for purchase by the bag with delicious drip options available as well. Very moderately priced and do I dare say affordable compared to island pricing?! Yes yes it is. There's also a loyalty program! Make sure you pay attention because someone who orders the same drink as you, but behind you, will take yours and you'll be waiting a VERY long time. read more

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Coffee tasted good but until you taste it you have to endure some torture. The woman who seems to be the owner or who is in charge was high as clouds. She was not capable of taking orders or remembering to make them. We ordered cappuccinos and surfer's fuel (which is a simple granola bowl with fruits). We finished our drinks and had to remind her that we were waiting on granola bowls. Then she starts making only one bowl anyway we ended up with a subordinary bowl at the end. You have to wait unacceptably long time. They act like they don't need you but you need them. Don't waste your time if your time is valuable to you. read more

Imua Coffee Roasters - Surfer's fuel - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii