Went to Java Kai twice during our visit to Kauai because we enjoyed it that much. Their bagel sandwiches were delicious and easily one of our favorite breakfast spots on the island. The hot mochas were also on point every time. There was always a long line whenever we went, which says a lot about how popular the place is. The sandwiches did take a little while to come out, but honestly they were worth the wait. Great food, great coffee, and a really good vibe overall. Highly recommended if you're in Kauai. read more

BEWARE: Coffee is TRASH. It is all HYPE. For the price of what I paid for only 2 drinks and they forgot all my add ons it was horrible. I got the iced Mac latte and Iced shark bite tastes nothing like the description online. They over filled one of my drinks and it was just spilling all over the counter they did nothing to help clean it up. As a local I was shocked. I spoke to another local company AFTER our visit with Java kai in Kōloa town and was told Java Kai is all hype and to not go there because their coffee is overpriced and not good. read more

Java Kai Kauai - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

We stopped by Java Kai for a caffeine re fuel! They had several bakery items, a few lunch options and all your basics coffees and a few specialty drinks! The drink was pretty good, definitely a bit overpriced for what it was. Unfortunately, the service was lacking. Employees were talking with what seemed to be employees /friend s not working at the time. And they were giving away free drinks to them after we already ordered and were waiting. read more

Great lattes, we loved our breakfast burritos, full of flavor "stuffed"... with spicy sauce. You can order online. Shaded tables under the eaves. Bagels, read to go- ground beans, burritos, lattes, coffee, iced drinks. read more

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Java Kai: "drink coffee or die!" Love this and their skull logo. We visited Java Kai Kapaa, a counter-service coffee-shop/cafe with indoor and outdoor seating, and really enjoyed it. They brew their own beans, bake their own breads and pastries, and offer a variety of breakfast/lunch eats as well as fun branded merch. We bought a bag of beans and a Java Kai t-shirt. We loved our strong iced lattes, breakfast burrito (scrambled eggs, smashed potatoes, cheddar cheese, and chile salsa wrapped in a flour tortilla), and surfer girl sandwich (toasted bagel, scrambled eggs, manchego cheese, bacon, spinach pesto, caramelized onions, tomato). They offer an extensive menu, so there's something for everyone. The interior is bright and inviting. We found a shaded table outside and appreciated the morning breeze, as well as the occasional chicken passing by. This Java Kai location is in a small shopping center with plenty of parking. After eating, we meandered around to check out a few other shops including . We'll definitely be back. read more

Great place for a caffeine pick-me-up after a lazy afternoon on the beach. I tried a house syrup in my latte but only asked for 1 pump so I couldn't really taste it. My mistake. I'd say the roast is smooth and medium-dark. I enjoyed my latte and would rank this as my second favorite coffee on the island so far. read more

OMG! We come here every time we visit Kauai. Their açaí bowls are always so yummy and refreshing. Still loving it very single time. This time also opted for the cold brew which hit the spot! read more

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Rode my bike around Kapaa and got hungry. Found this cute restaurant that seemed very packed, so it must be popular. I overheard some younger adults saying they found this place on tik tok! The breakfast burrito with bacon and avocado was good. The strawberry matcha with oat milk was great! Will be back read more

Java Kai Kauai - Breakfast Burrito Matcha Latte - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

This is a delicious coffee spot, they do get super busy and have a long line. This review is overdue from 2022 but this place left lasting impression! We loved stopping here daily for coffee before starting our Hawaiian adventure everyday, it was great to grab a nice latte some good and enjoy the ocean. They are fairly quick once you order but the line is long. We always took it to go so can't comment much on the interior ambience, but it's an inviting spot, a bit touristy but it works. read more

Java Kai Kauai - Outside image from 2022 - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

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Cute place bustling with clientele. Seating limited to indoors only due to the constant rain. So we got this order to go. I had the chance to try the interesting Portuguese sausage patty sandwich but it unfortunately wasn't what I expected which is on me deciding to try something new. Nothing bad the texture just kind of falls apart. Unlike the typical Portuguese sausage. The smoothie was good even though they ran out of ginger. We were there early morning. My latte tasted like watered down coffee. I suggest really looking into the menu before deciding what to order read more

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First stop on the island and this place definitely did not disappoint! Amazing food and coffee to start the day, plus such a cool vibe. We're here for 10 days, so I'm sure we'll be back more than once! The workers were super friendly too! read more

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Pleasant service at a nice coffee shop. The coffee was delicious. We especially loved the coconut and macadamia flavorings. The breakfast sandwiches were generously portioned and the Spam was a nice addition while in the islands. The bread was a standout! My son's burger was delicious! A pricey breakfast, but everything was tasty. read more

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Amazing!!! I absolutely fell in love with this place. It's definitely worth all the hype. Friendly service, delicious pastries and avocado toast. Last but not least my ice coffee. I forgot the name but it was definitely good. I will definitely come back again the next time i visit Kauai. read more

Java Kai Kauai - Avocado toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

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We tried the Rebel Bagel and the sausage breakfast sandwich -- both were outstanding. My husband swore the sausage had chorizo vibes (in a good way), and I'm not arguing with him because it was delicious. The Rebel Bagel was like a chopped whitefish salad situation and honestly? Elite. Staff was super friendly, too. 10/10 would come back. The coffee was the star of the show. read more

Java Kai Kauai - Mac Nut Latte - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

Caffeine, charm, and good vibes -- all in one cup. Stopped into this little Uptown coffee spot and instantly felt like I'd walked into a Pinterest board come to life. Cozy corners, friendly smiles, and that glorious smell of freshly ground beans -- perfection. The coffee? Smooth, rich, and just the right kick to fuel a morning of exploring the nearby shops (which are as cute as the latte art). The barista was great. If I lived here, I'd absolutely be a regular -- laptop, latte, and lingering way too long. read more

Java Kai Kauai - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

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This was one of the best meals I have had in Hawaii. Java Kai is acute outdoor coffee shop beneath palms accompanied by view of the ocean and fragrant crosswind breezes. Service was outstanding and the food was delicious. The Kalua pork sandwich was actually spicy which I wasn't expecting, but I think made my meal even better since I love spice. The Taro salad was great as well. I thought my coffee was yummy although I could not really taste the brown sugar syrup. I 100% recommend Java Kai and will be back again on my trip to Kaua'i. read more

My go-to coffee spot whenever I come to visit. This location is usually busy all day but besides that, their food and drinks always hit. I recently tried their Banana Vanilla Matcha recommended by a worker and now I wanna go back for more! Shootz! read more

I always enjoy coming to Java Kai. Usually we get the burrito but today we got the Surfer Girl bagel. And it is now my FAVORITE! There is so much going on with this sandwich and somehow it just works. Bacon was perfectly crispy, the pesto sauce was out of this world. Definitely get the everything bagel. Got the Hanalei Ube coffee and it's delicious. It did take forever but nice to know it's fresh. Food came out before our coffee was ready. I'd say that is the only negative thing I have to say about it. My husband really didn't sit and relax because he was up and down checking to see when our coffee would be ready. Then he had to get up to go get napkins, they didn't bring them out. Then he had to get up to go get a lid and straw because the cup didn't have either. Also had a slice of yummy carrot cake read more

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I recommend ordering online ahead of time to avoid waiting in a long line during peak hours. Perfect spot for a grab and go breakfast, plus they have a lot of pastries and goodies in the display case if you want something a little sweeter. Sandwiches are so delicious my phone did not eat first haha read more

Java Kai Kauai - Surfer Girl Sandwich & dirty iced chai latte - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

Came to Java Kai for breakfast because literally almost everyone told us to try it out. We got here around 8ish AM and it was PACKED. It's also a really small location so we could barely move around with the line. We were told there would be about a 30 minute to 1 hour wait for food, We still wanted to try something so we ordered a small pastry so we didn't have to wait that long. The vibe felt more like an "influencer" hotspot than a local or authentic experience. I had a lilikoi bar, which was good, but nothing that would make me want to come back. Overall, it wasn't bad, but it didn't quite live up to the hype for me. read more

Java Kai Kauai - Lilikoi Bar - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

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Still think about this place all the time. The base of the acai bowl is the best I've ever had!! Once I tried it, I went back the next three days and it's what I looked forward to every single day. I'm usually not a repeater when it comes to vacation and eating out but I couldn't stay away, it was so good!! They changed the toppings every single day as well, depending on what they had on hand. It was both beautiful and delicious. The few pastries I had here as well were amazing. If you want a good selection, go early!! I noticed they sold out of things pretty quick and as this place is always poppin. Even during busy times, I never found myself waiting too long in line or for the food so don't let that get you discouraged. This is a must try when you're in the area. Can't speak on any of the drinks personally, but my husband did love their macadamia coffee. read more

Java Kai Kauai - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

Brunch spot right down the road from our hotel. It was busy with the line running through the store to outside. There are little seating available so take out is best. We got lucky as we scored a table inside. We ordered an iced Maui mocha with an extra shot. I really enjoyed the mocha. It was full of flavor and wasn't too milky as I could taste the espresso. The avocado toast I ordered was yummy. It had a good amount of avocado with pickled onion & radish topped with some furikake. So yummy!!! They ran outta the cinnamon roll, so my daughter ended up getting a croissant and side order of Portuguese sausage. The sausage was different from what we actually expected. It had the taste that is expected but the texture was like home made sausage. It was good, but my daughter wasn't a fan. I liked it though. Parking is street parking so sometimes it can be difficult to find. Other than that, I would definitely come back here. read more

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Wow, this was great! Wonderful breakfast. Our third breakfast on the island, and it was by far the best. This is a really cute spot, with some indoor seating and more outdoors. We took ours to go, as a sudden downpour came on. There are signs that alert you to the fact that they take their time to do the food right, and that was the case with us, but it didn't seem too long. Nice, friendly service as well. Got the Surfer Girl sandwich on an everything bagel. It was so great! Grab your napkins on this one. The aioli was generously portioned into the bagel. A delicious mess! Shared some Pineapple French toast as well. Heavenly. Creamy and sweet. My only complaint was that the drip coffee wasn't really hot. If we'd stayed I would have asked them to do it over or make me an Americano. read more

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Java Kai, Kapaa--nailed it. Cheesy polenta + chimichurri = flavor bomb. Perfect over-easy eggs, delicate fresh greens. Brunch dreams made of this. Took a bite before the photo! I couldn't wait! read more

Java Kai Kauai - Cheesy polenta with chimichurri, over easy eggs and green salad. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

We were able to get street parking right in front of the place. Had a homeless guy taunting people in the outside front seating area. My 3 year old was over the trip and was screaming his head off in the car while my wife ran in to get us something to drink. Everyone kept looking into my car to see why my son was crying. I appreciate the concern. But back to the drinks: cold brew and a chai latte. Both were great! You can really taste the coffee and chai without the other flavors diminishing it. I'd come here again. read more

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This is a must. Opens early and the food and drinks were so good. We came before our boat outing which was an early morning so it was nice that this place was open at 6. Not pictured was the food or drinks as it was early and we ate in the car while driving. Attached to the coffee is another business that doesn't open till later. We did stop here a second to check out the clothing store and get dessert but it was gone by the time we got back in tue afternoon. You know it's going to be good when it sells out. Staff were so nice and helpful. I would one thousand percent come back again read more

We love this place. Food and coffee are super good. In particular, I really like the acai bowls, but I have also had the avocado tost and vegan pastries that were super good. The coffee store is kind of small with not much seating inside and a few tables outside. This hasn't been a big deal as we typicaly take our food to-go and have it on the road. The coffee shop opens up to a clothing store that is cute next door too. The people, decor, and food/drinks are all great and we will continue to go back whenever we are on the island. read more

Cute little coffee shop with sick merch. Got the Mac nut latte and it was perrrrfect. Sweetness, flavor, milkiness 5/5 They do have restrooms available read more

Java Kai Kauai - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

So good. 6/5 stars. Every ingredient was clearly fresh made from scratch with love. The bread, egg and the sausage on the sandwich were so tender and flavorful. The shroom bread had a great pairing between ricotta and harissa. The coffee foam was thick and delicious. Everything was great and can't wait to try more things off the menu. read more

Java Kai Kauai - Coconut Maui Mocha - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

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They stopped putting roast dates on their beans so we don't know what we're buying. Ideal window for grinding fresh roasted beans is two weeks. How old are the beans my wife purchased from them for me, who knows. I tried it anyways it's clear they add fragrant oil to the roast process - shame! Coffee purists, stay away. read more

My wife and I shared a wonderful breakfast croissant and a breakfast sandwich with avocado toast. My boys had a breakfast burrito and we all shared an açaí bowl that was so good. Everything was tasty and fresh. The açaí was amazing killer. Of course this was on Kauai so it was very fitting and went well with our morning sunrise. Service was easy and quick. Highly recommend to anyone who has not been here or on vacation. Unfortunately I don't have pics but the photos are pretty much a reflection of we received . Enjoy & Aloha. read more

The coffee is strong and delicious. Had the iced Mac Nut Latte. Açaí bowl had fresh ingredients. Burrito was also good but we ordered it with bacon and it didn't come with bacon. Didn't want to wait for new order. Popular spot on the island with waves of people coming in at various times of day. Recommend if at Kapa'a. read more

Java Kai Kauai - Açaí Bowl (veg/GF) Açaí Bowl (veg/GF) Açaí Bowl (veg/GF) Breakfast Burrito - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

I don't know how this place is rated so highly... there are flies everywhere, even inside the pastry refrigerator. Every employee we've encountered was so rude when we were ordering (we weren't even asking questions, just ordering!). The matcha I've had was also the worst matcha in Hawaii I've ever tried! So grainy, lacked all flavor and all the hard grains were very bitter. I had the BLT which was fine... nothing special but also not good enough for a $20 sandwich (and it was really small), I came in hungry and lost my appetite because of how unwelcoming everything and everyone was. Also the massive table in the middle of the coffee shop has an AC unit above it that is dripping everywhere, onto you and onto your food as you eat, so yummy. I think it's important to note I never leave reviews, this place just felt incredibly undeserving of anything higher than a 2 star rating overall. read more

Ordered an iced Mac nut latte with oat milk which was delicious. The cream cheese pumpkin muffin was literally amazing and soo moist. Highly recommend read more

Java Kai Kauai - Iced Mac nut latte - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

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Great vibe! Last morning cofee before flying back home.We ordered the Mocha and the Lemon Ginger Muffin. The mocha was strong--just the way I like it--and tasted really good. The muffin was excellent too; it had a nice complexity with sweet, tangy notes and a touch of bitterness from the ginger. The service was okay.Overall a great spot read more

Java Kai Kauai - Maui Mocha - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

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Stopped by Java Kai on a Wednesday morning around 8am, the lines were long but the service was speedy. We waited a bit to order, but our drinks came out quickly. The Mac Nut Lattes (both hot and iced) were super tasty. The Strawberry matcha was good, and not at all sweet. Prices are a bit high, but comparable to other spots we've visited on our trip. We also enjoyed the Surfer Girl breakfast sandwich and the breakfast burrito (not pictured). The surfer girl was amazing, with a very tasty pesto aioli. Overall I'd definitely recommend this spot, make sure to get there early or order ahead! read more

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The coffee shop was poppin in the afternoon, Java Kai is a local coffee shop with great breakfast items including sandos and pastries. There is plenty of seating inside and outside, but inside fills up bc it's so hot! There is also a gift shop connected. The service was great considering how busy it was. We got a macadamia nut coffee iced and a pork breakfast burrito. This pork was incredibly good, the local pork is a must-try for sure. It was such a big burrito we barely finished it. It's very hardy. The coffee was okay but I know a lot of people who liked the coffee here. The pastries looked so good too! read more

Java Kai Kauai - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

Cute little shop, but be prepared, it gets crazy busy! And... be prepared to wait! Coffee is delicious, but they have limited appliances to keep up with the volume of customers, causing the long wait time. read more

My husband and I went for breakfast and coffee, just drip nothing fancy. Bear with me, if you're interested...Coffee was nearly cold. I told one of the baristas and she said she would stick it in the microwave (what?). After its time in the microwave, it was still barely warm but she said a fresh brew would be ready in 6 minutes. Our food came out and it was delicious. Back I went to get our fresh coffee and same barista looked irritated and asked me to bring my (paper) coffee cup which was still full of cold (and not so great) coffee. I dumped the coffee in the trash and handed her my cup and she said, "Next time, please don't put liquids in the trash." There won't be a next time, I can assure you. read more

The coffee was decent, not great. I got a latte with banana syrup. Kinda thought it was over hyped to be honest. They were super fast making the drinks, but the line is very long. We didn't get any food and it seemed like everyone else did. Maybe we didn't try enough. The haupia bar was the only food we got and I've seen it all around the island so pretty sure it's sourced from another business. Would give it another try for the food. read more

Java Kai Kauai - Haupia bar - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

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