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    Island Root Kava Bar

    4.4 (47 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    Casual
    Quiet
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Nitro tea
    Joseph S.

    Great tea room in downtown Melbourne. The Kava is top notch, and the nitro teas are on point. Go see John at the bar. He's super friendly and a great bartender. The bar has a very intimate setting. Nice size lounge area inside and plenty of seating outside too.

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    Ariel J.

    This is the best kava bar I have ever been to, and is the only one I will go to. I have been to a few in Orlando, and hated them. The bartenders at island root are amazing- and their kava drinks actually taste good. This is the perfect place to bring your laptop and do some work while you relax.

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    This place rocks!! Was the nicest kava I've been to. This is a must.. experienced servers with great Knowledge.

    Kava!
    TJ B.

    Went here to try Kava for the first time as I was traveling from out of town, did not want to drink and drive (tons of police in Melbourne!), and have always wanted to try Kava. The "bartender" here was very friendly and informative for my first Kava experience. He wanted to make sure I understood the history of the product and that he was serving me something suited to my tastes. It is a social drink that is a fun experience to share with others and they will always have some Kava with you so you don't drink alone. Kava Sutra is also a non-rushed establishment and I got the sense you are free to linger here as long as you want to savor the promised Kava induced relaxation. That said, this was my first time trying Kava and I didn't notice any obvious effect after drinking 3 "shells." My mouth got a little numb but that was short lived. If I had the time to stay longer, the bartender promised that they have stronger versions (with kava concentrate added) that would surely have an effect. I liked it and will go back, although I'm not sure I've really drank the "kool aid" yet on the promised effects of Kava. It's fun though and I enjoyed the newbie experience.

    My Talented Kava Mixologist, or do we call him a Kava-tender? Lol Very knowledgeable and super cool overall.

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    2 months ago

    Enjoyed the pretzels. They also serve French vanilla coffee here. Nice chill spot. I don't have any complaints.

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    4 years ago

    Great local kava bar. I had the orange blossom CBD Kombucha and the Hot & Spicy Poke Bowl. Both delicious. Great vibe too

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    5 years ago

    Cute bar with good service. Tried the bullet and nitro. Flavors were very good. Will make Island Root my go to kratom bar in Melbourne.

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    4 years ago

    Kratom is weak. Would not recommend if you are wanting to feel any effects. Would recommend speakeasy or blue lagoon.

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    Best place to hangout laid back fun place for non-drinkers we hangout almost every night

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    Pretty cool bar. Welcoming and talkative staff. First time trying kava. Super relaxing. Will definitely be back for more!

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    7 years ago

    Nice atmosphere , the kava is made right, and they always have great music to vibe to. Huge jenga is a plus

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    Great local Kava Bar, I like to visit when in town.

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    Kalea Kava House - A bunch of board games that people can play.

    Kalea Kava House

    4.0(1 review)
    7.1 mi

    **INITIAL REVIEW**…read more Ever since I was introduced to "the new" ways of kava, I have been enjoying it and its health benefits. Though almost all the kava places I have been to are amazing, However, Kalea Kava House (which I will shorthand simply to Kalea for the remainder of this review) is special to me because 1.) it is the one I have gone to the most and 2.) it is the closest one to my residence. After a decent number of visits, I habe to say that Kalea is a fine kava bar establishment, building on the community here in Palm Bay, especially south Palm Bay, through a mutual love of an alternative to alcohol. Though an address is provided, Kalea is located in the Palm Bay West, the same plaza that has NCG Cinema, Planet Fitness Palm Bay, and Winn Dixie Malabar Rd./Minton Rd. Kalea is located on the southside of Palm Bay West in between Jamrock and Wing Stop. Upon entering you are treated to an ambiance that seems to be a hybrid of Hawaiian vibes and nerdlore. Kalea itself is a Hawaiian word that means "joy." And trust me, if you have some nerdom/geekdom preferences, you'll definitely feel that here with the numerous movie posters and comic book references on the walls. They even have the pirate that introduces you in the Spongebob Squarepants series smiling right above cleaned shells. Kalea's primary menu consists of either kava or kratom. They have the classic Kava flavors Fiji, Tonga, and Vanautu, the flavors that all Kava bars are known to have. As for kratom, they have the three versions, too, of green, white, and red. They also have the trainwreck which is all three mixed together. Ultimately, where they differentiate from other kava bars is their own mixed creations created by Gen, whom I known since her manager/server days back when she worked for the Bat Cave Gastropub. I will say there should be some caution given as this is still a "bar for grown-ups." One of the restrooms has some adult content on their walls. Nothing of a corn nature, but artistic nudity is definitely present. Also, many of the patrons and staff have magnificent potty mouths. If you can't handle the most-notorious synonym for female genatalia, then you probably shouldn't come in. Also, everyone gets along here, but take into account the political spectrum spans the whole spectrum. So if you are left or right, we all get along here to some mutual extent. Ultimately, I will always support Kalea for what it is, the friendships I have made here, and the kava I enjoy. Definitely stop by during the many events they have throughout the week including free breakfast Wednesdays and Fridays with a drink purchases, art club Mondays, trivia night, open mic nights, and plant swaps. For now, I will give Kalea the highest rating I often give a mom n' pop joint, four out of five stars. I will have to check out all the other cool things they do to see how it goes to see if they earn their fifth star for consistency. But still, try them out taking into account the aforementioned.

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    Kalea Kava House - The bar. It is here you'll meet one of four kava baristas: Gen, Jason, Hans, or Curry (Yes, Curry).

    The bar. It is here you'll meet one of four kava baristas: Gen, Jason, Hans, or Curry (Yes, Curry).

    Kalea Kava House - The frontside of the bar. Notice the Mortal Kombat arcade machine.

    The frontside of the bar. Notice the Mortal Kombat arcade machine.

    Kalea Kava House - GUAVA AND CREAM PASTRY: Kava with guava juice, vanilla creamer, and cinnamon. I always drink my kava with water.

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    GUAVA AND CREAM PASTRY: Kava with guava juice, vanilla creamer, and cinnamon. I always drink my kava with water.

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