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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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

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

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

Such great coffee! Barista was so kind & professional. She made me the best cup of coffee. Thick, rich & a kick just how we like it. We would totally go back! Pinkies up, don't miss this cup of jo read more

Imua coffee roasters needs to be talked about more. The quality of their drinks is amazing! I had a matcha latte with lavender and wow my life was changed. This place is a little hard to find because it's tucked away in the corner, but when you find it you'll be so glad you did! I really like the ambiance and how it had an outdoor patio in the back to sit and enjoy your coffee! The workers are very friendly and they gave very clear answers to my questions. This is a place for a quick to go drink or to stay and sip for a while! read more

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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

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

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

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

This hidden gem coffee shop is. serene, and beautifully tucked away in a secluded quiet corner. Delicious plant-based drinks including cold brew, cappuccino with oat milk, and delicious breakfast with oats and yogurt with fruit ("surfers delight"), or a papaya boat with coconut yogurt, honey, and coconut flakes. We were greeted by a tall friendly man who was eager to serve and so very kind. The back patio is an oasis in itself with tropical plants and shade. read more

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Excellent coffee - cold brew plus has lots of options for syrup (try macadamia). The malasadas are excellent. Mochi malasadas were a favorite. Service was quick and friendly. Delicious breakfast. read more

The best coffee I've had on the island. Uala blend latte with oat/soy milk. Rich, creamy and delicious. Sweet, but not too sweet. I recommend the smaller size, as they do 4 espresso shots in the bigger size and it changes the flavor a bit. read more

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

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We tried several places for coffee while we were in Kauai and this was the only place we went to twice. The coffee was super tasty and the staff was very helpful and polite. read more

Great coffee and good choices. Cool place to begin your day. Thanks for the morning start! read more

The Kona pour over was undrinkable. It was so watery and bitter. I remember Kona coffee being delicious but it wasn't here. Waste of $8.50!! The latte also wasn't good. The espresso was sour which I suspect was moreso the fault of the barista than the actual bean itself. Poor technique. Additionally if you're not going to have any daily options than at least have good quality nondairy "milks" use a good brand name not some Costco or Silk garbage with tons of fillers. Absolutely do not recommend. read more

They make a tasty cappuccino. Too bad they don't use any dairy products though. Oat milk has a very strong taste that didn't seem to go quite as well with their pour. Still tasty though... read more

Service - great Coffee- wonderful Malasada, I think? - banana and chocolate - no bueno. The filling tasted like it was made with vinegar? Myself, my partner, and the table next to us were confused. I would 100% come here for coffee again but not goodies! read more

My husband and I had an awesome experience at Imua. It is our first time on Kauai and we came originally for a coffee. When we walked in, Mairi and Nahea greeted us and made us feel very welcome. I am lactose intolerant and was excited to hear that everything was dairy-free. Mairi and Nahea were extremely friendly and helpful and made me the best Chia pudding I've ever had! it was a huge portion and I loved the coconut shavings on top. My husband really enjoyed his surfers fuel. Make sure you don't leave before buying the vegan Malasadas. They are amazing! My husband is not vegan and felt they were just as tasty as the dairy version. Thank you Mairi and Nahea for the outstanding service and awesome experience! You both really made an effort to ensure we had a great breakfast. read more

Imua Coffee Roasters - Chia pudding and surfers fuel with Americano coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

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My mom and I loved this shop while we were here. I am a bit of a coffee connoisseur, and the taste of their coffee is excellent. They source everything locally, are dairy free (and I don't usually use a non-dairy milk/creamer gal, and I loved it...don't let that discourage you), and I believe their food is vegan. The husband and wife who run it are so sweet, and he knew our order by the end of the trip. A must visit if you're staying in Kapa'a, especially if you're in Islander on the Beach!! It's right next door. If you plan to visit the coconut market place, it's right behind it!! read more

Imua Coffee Roasters - Cold Brew Plus - 16oz. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

Great coffee. I appreciated that they opened earlier than the other shops. Visited at least 6 times during my recent trip.

I was staying at the nearby Aston Islander, and we were given coffee discount coupons for this shop upon check-in. I appreciate a discount, so we tried the macadamia nut latte and a chai latte. The shop also has a case of local pastries (macadamia sticky buns, stuffed croissants, etc.) and a coffee roaster on display in the lobby. There is no indoor seating but there are tables available on the covered patio - unfortunately there is no free wifi here, but it's a quiet spot to enjoy your morning beverage. The macadamia nut latte I had here was the only bad one I had in Kauai. It had virtually no flavor and seemed like either a really weak brew (which seems unusual given comments in other reviews) or just overly milky, but this may be because the barista is new. BF said his chai was okay, and it was on the sweeter side per his preferences. The guy I ordered with was polite and walked me through menu options and explained the discount. The barista who made my drink came across as unfriendly - she made no eye contact when putting my drink on the counter and did not acknowledge me in any way, even when I said thank you. TIP: Double check hours before you go, they're only open til noon and closed Sundays. read more

Great coffee, great vibe, great service, and so much fresher coffee than chain coffee! read more

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I came to Hawai'i wanting to try all the coffee spots and luckily this coffee shop was in walking distance to the resort I was staying in. The customer service is so laid back and kind here, I loved it. I bought two bags of coffee from them and can't wait to try them back home. I got their espresso blend and then tried the opposite side of their coffee spectrum, which was their light roast which is meant to be very fruity! It smells delicious. Going to use the light roast for my cold brews! : ) Mahalo! Thank you for the kindness. I had two cups of their coffee and was absolutely happy and wish we had an Imua back in Vegas. read more

This place is located in an out of the way corner of Kapaa/Waimua behind parking lots and hotels and is a bit hard to find. The hours are short. If you are looking for an afternoon coffee spot, they will likely be closed already. The coffee is very good. The barista did not know how to make a coffee mocha, and had to wait for help. Their little outdoor seating area is pretty rustic (generously speaking). I would not go out of my way to search out this place. But the coffee is good. read more

This coffee shop was fortunately placed in front of our Airbnb so this had to be a stop at some point. We took the plunge on the second day of our trip and this instantly became a stop we had to do everyday. The coffee here was phenomenal, the cold brew blend is so strong and delicious that I was energized all day. My wife had a latte and was overly surprised at its deliciousness. We took bags home to the mainland and enjoyed every visit to this shop and the owners who run it were very friendly. read more

Great place! Loved their Mac nut cold brew! All of the workers were very nice too! Wish I could get this everyday! read more

Imua Coffee Roasters - Mac nut cold brew! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

Very good banana bread. Pretty good coffee. Better lattes and than actual coffee. Great great service though! Right near the beach! We watched the sun rise with our coffee read more

One of the best coffee we had on the island (we tried like 10+ different shops). The beans were roasted to perfection and the fermentation gives the espresso so much life and depth. Ahhh. The aroma and mouthfeel are just amazing. Got a shaken espresso with coconut milk and it was so perfectly made. Service was really great too. Note this place is completed plant based. It's pretty small inside but very cute with all sorts of local merchandise like beans and granola, mushroom powder etc. Highly recommend if you are a caffeine addict looking for a local dealer! read more

Cute little coffee shop in the corner of the Coconut plaza next to the Islander. You get a free coffee coupon for every night you stay at the Islander. The coupon can be redeemed for $2 off a "fancy" coffee drink. I ordered the 16 oz latte every morning. The beans are roasted right there inside the store. It wasn't my favorite latte but I'm pretty basic and make my own lattes at home so I'm used to my homemade lattes. There's a cute lanai that you can sit and sip your coffee. Owner actually made my coffee and was friendly enough. The shop is really tiny but if you need a coffee why not support a local. Definitely would recommend. read more

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We have been enjoying two different coffee roasts from Imua Coffee Roasters since we arrived on Kauai a couple of weeks ago. It's a fun little place tucked away in the corner of a shopping area behind the Coconut Marketplace in Kapaa. read more

Imua Coffee Roasters - 16 oz Papua New Guinea. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

I didn't catch this until I arrived. Heads up, they only serve plant based milk. No nut water for me!

This little coffee shop was right outside of our Airbnb so stopped here a couple of times during our trip. I will say they had some of the best drip coffee I've had. The first day it was a Guatemalan roast and the second time I tried it was a Peruvian roast and both were excellent. We tried their chai tea as well and weren't very big fans of it but if you like a nice bold cup of coffee then this is your place! read more

I walked in here accidentally " and I loved it ,.. I live in Seattle , coffee is a big deal for me . This coffee was tasty and delicious and baristas take their time to prepare it . I would definitely come back ! It's the best coffee of Kauai. read more

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

I don't ever write yelp reviews, especially not for a café i visited almost 2 years ago, but I had to for this because I still think about it to this day! This hidden gem is maybe my most missed cafe ever. With your first step into Imua you're met with cozy vibes and friendly staff who are all incredibly knowledgeable of all things coffee. Their entirely plant based nature means that there's no up charge for alt milks which could make me cry tears of joy in todays economy. Coffee was really great. But honestly the main reason I'm writing this review is simply because of that damn Taro Coconut Muffin. This is my plea for the recipe since I can't get it in Texas! I totally missed that was gluten free until I came back the next morning and reread the sign, it's that good. Other items we ordered had nuts so I couldn't eat them, but I was more than happy with my "Taco" muffin. I hope to be back in Kauai soon so that we can reunite. read more

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Update: the owner reached out to me in a personal message and shamed for not being able to handle his cashier's rudeness because it's her first job. He also implied that apparently I have money and able to travel; so, posting poor reviews is not being considerate of how covid impacted their business. He also said that I attacked their livelihood by not addressing the issue with them personally, which I tried by asking questions and not getting answers. I wasn't offered an apology or an opportunity to address the situation with the owner rather was attacked by the owner's aforementioned comments. P.S. Please note I'm not posting a screenshot of what the owner sent me because he talks about some personal details pertinent to his employees. read more

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

MUST STOP IN HERE! We were on our way to the airport and needed some coffee. Throughout our stay in Kauai, coffee was just ok. Until we tried their cold brew plus (trust me you won't regret it, if you like cold brews lol), anyways the owner was super nice and welcoming. We asked some questions and he took his time explaining the many combinations to his coffee creations. If it's not busy you might get to hear his story about how his coffee place came to be. It's quite interesting! Anyways check this place out, it also has a back patio in case you wanted to sip your coffee and relax P.s. we digged his music, a bit indie which fit the vibe. read more

Frothy and exceptionally crafted espresso beverages and delicious acai bowls. The staff are friendly and laid back. There's a small patio in the back with a few tables and a couple in front. This place is tucked away but absolutely worth seeking out. read more

Imua Coffee Roasters - Acai bowl (sorbetto, granola, fruit) in front and surfer's fuel (coconut yogurt, granola, fruit) in back - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

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So glad to find this place! As soon as we walked in, the man at the counter (didn't catch his name) was so friendly and happy to answer any of our questions / help us decide what to try. We got the chocolate chip banana bread, chia pudding, cold brew with Uala syrup + coconut creamer, and drip coffee. Everything was delicious! Highly recommend this cute place for good coffee and quick breakfast options. read more

Imua Coffee Roasters - Beautiful chia pudding! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

Superb coffee! I love that they are gluten and dairy free friendly. Not many places do such an excellent job at that, but Imua really does! Try the Holy Cacao! So good that we bought a pouch to take home. read more