Great coffee. The best I had in Kauai. Friendly staff. Gluten free options. Hibiscus lemonade was delicious.

Coffee was great and walking distance to our resort. Recommend if you are in the area

I purchased drip dark coffee there for 10 days straight at 6 am. It was fine. Most too acidic but when Guatemalan coffee was brewed on Tuesdays, it was great Staff was there busy and didn't really acknowledge people. I saw a lot of Kirkland's aka Costco boxes so I passed on food. Back porch nice. read more

Imua Coffee Roasters - What more do you need but their Guatemalan large coffee and a sunrise on the beach? A lucky sign for me. I hope you do too. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

Was okay. Maybe I went at the wrong time. I was jostling for space in their very narrow shop where a long line had already formed in the morning. When I got to the front, they were already out of a couple of options that sounded delicious. So perhaps you have to get here super early and not at 9 am like I did. The two ladies working there seemed hurried and rushed, which then made me feel hurried and rushed. No eye contact no pleasantries - get your order, get moving. Maybe that's what people want. The coffee and food was good. I just don't think it was so amazing that I'd go back and subject myself to that experience. I can go to a better, more spacious place that has more time for me and perhaps has a lesser selection of GF and Vegan goods than this one but to me, experience matters a lot. Update: Added one more star as the owner got back to me, offered to understand the experience and make it better. That customer focus is part of the experience I was talking about and it seems the owner definitely leans that way so ... perhaps, as I said, maybe I went at the wrong time. With global supply chain issues and everyone being short staffed, my experience might just be an exception than the norm. read more

SUPER TASTY and FRESH. They grind the beans for the espresso in your latte as you order so you can only imagine how fresh the coffee tastes. Barista and staff are so kind and nice. Do yourself a favor and get a coffee here!!!! read more

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Just an average coffee shop. Was really looking forward to this place after reading all about them on their website, but we were underwhelmed when actually visiting. For putting such a big emphasis on their coffee sourcing and roasting, their served coffee was just OK - better than some other options nearby, but not a destination in itself. We enjoyed Aloha Roastery down the street much more! read more

Well . . . I have been trying lots of new coffee places when ever I get the chance. Cute little shop. Tucked away. Very cute and welcoming inside and lovely staff. Also pleased and a bit excited to see that they roast their coffee on site. When I ordered my latte I ordered it with whole milk and was a little caught off guard when the response was "we are a dairy free shop". . . As a lover of all things dairy my first thought was why on earth can I not have milk? but ok. I will give it a try. "I will have an oat Latte please" it was fine. I'm not going to rate the shop on their opinions and choice to not have dairy but it seems silly but 100% within their right as a business owner and coffee creator to do that. The espresso seemed good and the oat "milk" was fine but I do think it's odd to call it milk it's oat drink coffee. You can't have a latte without milk but whatever. If you are non dairy you will probably enjoy this place. I like milk so I don't think I will be back but other than transparency, they do a nice job. Just offer some milk! read more

At first we were a little caught off guard by the lack of dairy options that we typically prefer in our coffee but the espresso was fantastic and dairy free options for milk and creamer were good enough that we still loved our beverages. The banana bread was also really yummy. read more

Their coffee is out of this world! Great tasting food no matter what your diet is. But if you happen to be vegan or gluten-free, you're in luck! read more

Said thank you, got silence. No whole milk either--minor things, but still a bummer. Ambiance was nice though.

Horrible. Food, service, ambiance, didn't enjoy. Would recommend anywhere but this place.

Amazing avocado toast!!! Such a nice little coffee shop with friendly workers and a perfect little patio.

Ordered a latte and papaya boat. The man working the cashier was incredibly snobby when I said I wanted whole milk with my latte, not knowing it was a vegan cafe. The latte was standard and the papaya boat was good, but overpriced for the size. The outdoor seating is nice, but the cushions were wet after the night's rain. Edit: The business owner wasn't even present during the interaction and I never said anything about the cashier "putting on an accent." Getting spoken down to in a demeaning tone for ordering whole milk is far from the definition of fun. Calling out the customer for being too serious and ridiculous (the initial response before it was edited), and twisting it to be their fault is quite the poor response rather than making changes on business end. For the level of service and price, there are way better places on the island to get coffee and food. read more

The coffee was incredible and their chocolate banana bread (GF) was delicious! One was a mocha and the other was a macadamia nut latte. read more

Awesome vibes, fresh food, quiet courtyard, lovely people... Try it, wether you are vegan or just want to eat healthy

Coffee shop right outside our Airbnb; pleasant people, chill ambience, nice outdoor seating, great coffee (I promise too the latte art was beautiful, I just couldn't wait lol). They were very accommodating to do my macadamia nut soy/oat blend latte half caf since I'm pregnant, and that was sweet! It's not too sweet at all, love the texture. We'll be coming here daily for sure. read more

In my opinion the best tasting coffee on the Eastside. Super personable, super intimate, and knowledgeable about coffee. They roast their own coffee beans which comes through in their coffees. Enjoyed a wonderful latte on the patio before heading out to our day adventure. Located on the backside of the Coconut Market Place with shared parking at the strip mall and Aston Islander condominiums. Come check this place out while you're in the area it'll be worth you're while if you're a coffee head. read more

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This was okay, nothing great to brag about but for regular coffee I would recommend. The service was great that's why I gave them 4 stars. The price was expensive for what I bought, but it was Hawaii, I paid $9 for a yogurt in a glass container that was not tasty. read more

Two visits to Kauai, three nice visits to this cafe. Captain Obvious point numero uno: Considering these islands harvest some of the best beans on the planet, it's astonishingly hard to find high quality, medium-light roast coffee almost anywhere. Why, coffee gods, why? While the roasts tend to lean on the darker side, you can find what your inner coffee snob is lifting his snooty nose for, here. The menu is imaginative and playful, but still streamlined, the daily specials are always original. It's a small place with a pretty nice covered patio, perfect for those rainy days when paradise gets downright freezing, you know, low 70's. And they offer a lot of bagged varieties, roasts from elsewhere, great for your condo or whatever. We'll keep coming back. read more

Imua Coffee Roasters - Christmas elf or happy pumpkin? - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

Came in here for a quick drink, ordered a soymilk latte but tasted like there was cinnamon in it in which the barista dismissed my remark. My friend ordered an espresso and waited 15 minutes because the barista decided to make everyone else's drink before hers. Service is disgusting and drinks tasted like nothing but milk and water. read more

Imua is hidden in the back by the hotel, but honestly a great spot for coffee! My husband and I got the cold brew and drip coffee and it was so good. Felt like we had trouble finding good coffee on the island but imua was high up on our list. read more

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Need a delicious pick me up? Have dietary restrictions? IMUA is the place to go! We have visited here multiple times and love the vibe. The owners and staff are all very friendly! Thank you so much! read more

Imua Coffee Roasters - Outside patio has a refreshing breeze and a fun atmosphere - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

Staying very close by so had high hopes for a great walkable place to get a good latte. Ordered 2 mochas early yesterday morning. They were honestly the worst I have ever tasted. Tasted like there was zero espresso or chocolate flavoring in the drink. My SO agreed. We took a few sips and had to throw in the proverbial towel. Cashier and barista were also quite rude and unwelcoming. Also - Really hoping I don't get heckled by the owner for reluctantly posting this poor review as it appears other have in the past.... In my view, snark or defensiveness is never an acceptable response to a review unless the customer was behaving in an unacceptable/inappropriate manner.... And even then, I think good customer service would dictate providing a straightforward response without an obvious attitude. read more

Great coffee. Visited this place almost in a daily during my visit to Kauai. It also helped that they were one of the few places that opened at 6am. Highly recommend! read more

I love an vegan coffee shop! But you need to get here early because their gluten free options go quick! Also, it's not in the shopping center. It's back near the hotel. read more

This is hands down the best coffee on the island!!! We tried several different shops and none of them compare to this one. We had their vanilla lattes with soy milk or soy blend milk. Their banana bread is delicious. The employees are super nice and friendly. They also have a punch card and after you purchase 9 coffees you get the 10th one free! We will definitely be coming back next time we are on the island. read more

Appreciated this space. Good coffee, good people, good food. Can't go wrong with coffee well done. read more

Imua Coffee Roasters - Good people, good coffee, good food - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

A very nice and well kept coffee shop! Serving fresh ingredients and very tasty and healthy breakfast yummies. Conveniently located near Aston Islander on the Beach. Very friendly and welcoming cashier. Add to your "must visit" list if you are in the Kapaa area. read more

Homemade Bagels, Organic Everything!! Coconut Vegan Cream Cheese is the BOMB! Friendly Aloha Service.

Giving the benefit of the doubt. Their hours are WRONG. They open at 7am, so if anyone is making a drive be warned they have new hours.

Best latte of my entire trip! Absolutely delicious. I got the soy oat blended milk with vanilla and lavender syrup. I also tried the chocolate chip banana nut bread. Cannot go wrong with anything there. read more

This was my favorite coffee shop out of three that I tried. My oat milk latte with vanilla syrup was so delish!

Food, ambiance, and service were great! I really enjoyed the freshness and would definitely visit again

This place is SO GOOD. I really wasn't expecting much out of a coffee shop that's right next to a hotel. Lattes are well made. They operate efficiently. Two parties in at a time, and when you place your order, head out toward the back and you'll be able to hear them call out your name when your order is done. What you definitely should get though, is the macadamia nut sticky bun. I've gotten it 2/2 days here and I plan to get it at least one or two more times. read more

The holy mocha is worth dying for. I would recommend not getting the espresso shot with it, and just enjoying the mocha by itself. They have a cute sitting area, but I would recommend walking to the beach and enjoying the coffee there. read more

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This a good little quaint spot to get some coffee with a small breakfast in the early morning. The queue area is pretty tight and kind of gets in the way of the entrance but they have a nice seating area outside in the back. Staff was friendly despite the rush The food variety is basically limited to pastries like various croissants, pastries and the surfers special (a yogurt powerhouse that was sadly out when we went) but their croissants are delish and more than enough for a light breakfast! I got a ham and cheese croissant and my husband got the pear and fig croissant. SO GOOD and perfectly flaky!!!! Nice amount of filling. Coffee variety is pretty good-it's not starbucks but they do have a decent variety of coffee brews, americano, lattes. read more

This place doesn't have whole milk, just a heads up. They make coffee with oat milk, coconut milk, and other substitute milks

The baristas were really rude. We felt like we were really inconveniencing them by merely buying our morning coffee and trying out the place. I was hesitant to leave a review as I saw that the owner had some not so nice responses to other negative reviews. It just wasn't our cup of "joe". read more

The coffee was great but the service was not.. We waited about 25 minutes for our coffee due to the older employee moving in slow motion. The employee seemed nice but also seemed like she didn't know what she was doing and did not to have a sense of urgency while working. The reviews here are great but we definitely won't be coming back, totally ruined our morning. read more

What an unexpected, fun find. Serene and cool; fragrant and clean: open and inspiring. Suited my need for coffee and parties that deliver a cosmic experience of goodness. read more