We will absolutely be back. Super kind and informative staff. Excellent service. Best breakfast we've had in a long time. The specialty lattes deserve their own fan club, the breakfast sandwich was pure perfection, and the baked goods? Dangerous. I bought some "to take home" and immediately ate all of it in one sitting. So much for self-control. Zero regrets. read more

I'm OBSESSED with this place! The service is fantastic and there's plenty of seating inside and outside. Good vibes!! I got the açaí bowl and had to go back a second time on my trip to get it. My fiancé also got the burrito and it was good as well!! What a great spot! read more

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Delicious food. Really worth the price and wait. Always a kind staff. Clean and there's a good amount of seating considering the small space as long as it's not raining! I love their croissant egg sandwich and the iced mocha coffee with coconut milk tastes perfect! I'm a usual here when on the island and appreciate the consistently good food and coffee. I need to check out the other locations. This review is for the Kapaa location. read more

Last year we came for breakfast and really enjoyed the bagel sandwiches. This spot is really cool - has a nice vibe, right in the middle of Kapaa. The store next door is also really cool. Same as anywhere else on the island, the prices feel overpriced but that's just the way it goes around here. Coffee is decent. I got a cortado kai. It comes with sweetened condensed milk - wasn't my favorite. Wish I would've kept it simple with a cold brew. We also got an iced matcha which was actually solid. It's definitely worth a try, and seems similar to spots we have back home in Orange County. read more

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

On a recent day trip to Kauai, our first stop is always for local coffee and breakfast. Java Kai fit the bill and had overwhelmingly positive reviews so it was our first stop in Kapaa. On a Saturday morning, it was super busy (maybe too busy on what we hoped would be a chill day), but were pleasantly surprised when the lines moved quickly and employees worked efficiently. It's easy to find, right in Kapaa with tons of street parking and just a block from the beach. It's in a cool old building but kept modern; a few tables are inside, connects to the clothing store next door, and lots more seating outside. It's a pleasant place to sit outside as you get to watch people and traffic go by, but are sheltered from direct sun. Even though it was busy, seats opened quickly and kept moving. We each ordered coffees - the 100% Kauai pour-over, one black and one with milk. We each ordered a bagel sandwich as well; the dilly egg and the mo betta with pesto and balsamic. Each was rich and delicious; the produce was the highlight as it was fresh and crisp. The cream cheese was put on a little too thick and difficult to thin out due to all the toppings, but the portion sizes were worth the money. The coffees were good, but not worth raving about. They also have apparel and souvenirs, plus bags of beans to go. Online ordering for pickup is also available to skip the line. Restrooms are old but clean inside. Overall we were thankful to have tried it. read more

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This place is so so aesthetically pleasing and cute! Good: - All the food is so beautifully presented here! - I loved the açaí bowl, the coconut flakes added a lot and it wasn't too sweet! Huge portion size too - Wicked monkey smoothie was good, a little wonky so I wouldn't get it again since it was sweet and bitter at the same time - The avocado toast here was really good! Super good texture and crunchy as well - The brekkie bowl was really pretty, loved the taste of papaya Bad: - The wait was pretty long for the food - Only outdoor seating, they ran out of spots inside Overall had a solid meal here, enjoyed the aesthetic the most. read more

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Twenty minutes and $15++ later , burnt toast. Unbelievable, no aloha here. Such a waste read more

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

The coffee is amazing and price is right for the quality. Food is on the spendy side for what it is. Service was good. It has a crowded. The cream and sugar area is the same as the wait to order and wait to pickup! read more

We decided to stop here for our first breakfast in Kauai since our resort was only about 5 minutes away! The line can get long, but thankfully it wasn't too long for us and we were able to find parking immediately. Acai bowl - I never had an acai bowl with coconut whip cream on top let alone any type of whipped cream so I was pretty skeptical but still tried it out any way. It was actually delicious and complimented the acai bowl well. For the base itself, I thought it could've used a bit more sugar but it didn't ruin the bowl for me as the fruits were delicious and fresh. The pineapples they included were actually the sweetest pineapples we had on the island! Ube lilikoi cheesecake - Topped with coconut bits, this was super delicious and sooo easy to eat, I could've ate a couple. It wasn't too sweet, they really made it well. Bagel - It honestly wasn't too special and would be easy to make on your own. Nonetheless, the ingredients were fresh and it wasn't a heavy breakfast. read more

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I can't believe after all these time I never penned my review on this coffee shop. Let's do this! Year 2020 was my first visit here. Fast forward this year 2023 I was able to visit the garden isle again and grabbed drinks three times for this visit. It was that good that my friend got addicted & was grateful I introduced this coffee shop to her. I am so glad when my friends love the places I also loved. There's always a long queue in here and sometimes it moved fast/slow. But it doesn't matter coz we aren't fully awake yet so we have the patience to wait plus we are in vacation. Chill, we're in Kauai bruh! Our go-to here was the iced latte, iced mocha, or iced matcha. Ugh! What a soul awakening these drinks are. We've tried their cupcakes too (death by chocolate) and it was just okay. When bandit & I came here the first time I remember he ordered egg sandwich and he did enjoyed it (he don't even wanna share it with me). LoL. I just ordered acai smoothie at that time and t'was refreshing too. They got inside & outside seating which you can use but make sure you get up right after you're done eating as this shop tends to be so busy and it is just respectful to give others chance to eat their meal. I will always consider this shop to grab drinks when I'm in Historic Town of Kapaa. Highly recommended. Mahalo for reading & happy juandering fellow Yeeps! read more

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This place was so good, we came three times during our stay! The açaí bowl was hands down the best we've ever had. Fresh granola, pineapple and bananas made it delicious. We also tried the pulled pork breakfast burrito, pulled pork sandwich, and Banana bread, and loved it all. One day the wait was around 40 minutes, another day just 15, but totally worth it each time. A must try spot for sure! Aloha! read more

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Visited Java Kai on a 4 day trip to Kawaii and I am so happy we went on the first day...bc we knew to come back each day after that! The food is amazing and we love the quality coffee. The space is super cute and the staff were so friendly read more

My daughter found this place online. It was on our way so we made a stop for breakfast. Cute little coffee shop with great food & Service. We got there before 7:30am right after we ordered it got busy fast. read more

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Espresso Brownie! Oatmilk Latte! I don't know why I overlook this place. But,with all the options available on the island these days it's easy to do . This is a must stop for great coffee,tea, sandwiches and terrific baked goods. My espresso Brownie was unimaginably delicious. read more

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Best beans around! The cappuccino with whole milk is my go-to--perfect every time. If espresso isn't your thing, a steamed milk with a favorite pastry is a fantastic alternative. Something here for every kind of coffee lover. read more

Very popular place, so seating is difficult unless you get lucky with your timing. The cashier is friendly and the food is good. One of the runners is grumpy and doesn't smile. The taller runner with the longer hair is cool, though. The mac nut iced coffee has little to no flavor and no sweetness. read more

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

Went there for breakfast, because they have great tasting and friendly service. I ordered the Bacon Burrito which was very good they had scrambled eggs, smashed potatoes, cheddar cheese, pico de gallo and Val's roasted salsa and we added the bacon. The other burrito we added kalua pork which was also very good! They also have other breakfast meals like lox and bagels and other breakfast sandwiches, besides pastries and coffee. read more

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Delicious breakfast. I had the mo' betta feta on an everything bagel, which was yummy, although a messy thing to eat. He had the bagel and lox, which oddly came disassembled. Iced mint tea and ice Chai with oat milk were both good... although served in plastic cups, not for here ware. read more

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Best coffee on the island in my opinion. Had a hot mocha late with coconut milk. Not too sweet with the perfect amount of foam. Highly recommend a stop if you're in the area. Plenty of parking and easy to get to. Grab a good cup of coffee and take a walk to the shops. read more

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

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DON'T EAT HERE!! The cashier was totally rude and disinterested. Because of this, I confirmed our order fro FOUR breakfasts. An hour later, only 3 breakfasts were delivered. The delivery man only wanted to show us how the order was wrong and somehow it was our fault, but did nothing to rectify the situation. We couldn't wait ANOTHER hour for one meal. This horrible service just wrecked our morning Kauai breakfast experience. DON'T EAT HERE!! read more

Hubby and I were coming from Princeville and stopped at Java Kai for coffee on the way to the resort. As soon as I saw the LaMarzocco espresso machine, I knew this place was serious about its coffee. I was right. Perfect cortado. read more

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

went here on my most recent trip, discovered this place n wow it was a great experience. Bangers playing, crazy good latte art & insanely nice workers !! will come back again one day read more

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

Very good food, friendly staff, busy but quaint place. Very much a must go place! The desserts always sell out, so get there early!!!!

I absolutely loved the açaí bowl here. It was so refreshing with the fresh pineapple and coconut cream read more

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

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Stopped by here early in the morning on our way to hike Sleeping Giant for some coffee. We were probably the first customers of the day. I ordered one of their specialty drinks and it was delicious! Hawaiian coffee can't be beat. The baristas were very friendly and the service was very fast being it was so early! There are some small tables inside and outside if you wanted a casual place to work or chat. We were just stopping by though as we had some hiking to do. Would definitely come back next time we visit! read more

Love this place! We came here for breakfast multiple times during our week in Kapa'a and I was able to try several items on the menu! Everyone here was super sweet and helpful. Try and order ahead of time to avoid long waits, but totally worth it! Super cute vibe! Iced Mac Nut Latte: 7.5/10 - Classic latte with tasty flavors! Nothing crazy but still yummy Shark Bite: 8.5/10 - Love the little hint of raspberry. Unique and delicious! Pink Cloud Matcha: 9/10 - My favorite drink here right now! Already love a matcha and strawberry combo and the dragonfruit adds tropical flavor! Croi-sean-wich: 9/10 - Hard to go wrong with a croissant sandwich. A classic! I added avocado and loved it Surfer Girl Sandwich: 8.5/10 - Delicious bagel sandwich! I recommend it with the everything bagel. The pesto aioli and caramelized onions make this one super tasty and unique! read more

We were blown away by the food here! The pineapple French toast was nothing short of legendary -- truly the nectar of the gods. We normally don't indulge in dishes like this, but since we were on vacation, we decided to treat ourselves, and wow... it was worth every bite. We also tried the burrito, and it was epic -- packed with flavor, unbelievably fresh, and clearly homemade with care. To top it all off, the drinks were just as incredible. My husband had the pumpkin chai and I had the pumpkin latte, and both were absolutely amazing -- warm, cozy, and full of perfect fall flavor. If you're searching for the perfect coffee shop-meets-food haven, this place is an absolute must. Everything tasted incredible, and we left already dreaming about our next visit. Highly, highly recommended! read more

This is a great place to stop for your morning coffee! I always love stopping at this location in Kapaa, the staff are always so friendly and welcoming! I always try different kinds of coffee when I come here and have never been disappointed! I love this little space to hang out and chat with friends! read more

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

Coffee was amazing, food was super fresh & great tasting, great place for food & coffee, indoor & outdoor seating. read more

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

Our first breakfast in Kauai because they open at 6am and we had flown in from Boston. Coffee was great, but breakfast food menu was fantastic! A little pricey but worth it! read more

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

We stopped here for a late breakfast on our vacation and the food was absolutely delicious and the coffee was just what we needed to wake up from our vacation trance this morning. We got the dilly egg sandwhich and power bowl which was filling. The staff was very friendly and so kind, and the wait for our food did not take long. This is a must visit! read more

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

Great spot to get some breakfast or lunch. Cute interior and there's outside seating (that's shaded). It's right along the ke ala hele makalae path too. We biked up and down the path and this was a great stop to refuel. They bring your food to your table and overall it was pretty fast even during "rush hour" for breakfast. We saw yelp reviews and were so excited about the bbq pork burrito, but sadly it was around "5 menus ago" - the sandwich was still good though, just not what we initially wanted. The sauce was very tasty though! The aloha bar tastes better than it looks :) would definitely come back! read more

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A frequent stop during my stay on Kaua'i was Java Kai. Their oat milk latte for $6 was the best I tasted on the island and the same price as the ones in Los Angeles. Their sunrise brekkie for $15 was a perfect papaya with greek yogurt, granola, a generous portion of delicious bacon, and a toasted bagel served with cinnamon butter.It was such a large portion that I took the bagel back to my condo to eat later. There is nothing like eating local fruit; the papaya and pineapple were the best I've ever tasted! Portuguese sausage (home made) and egg sandwich with machego and romesco for $16 was a heartier breakfast choice and the home made sausage elevated it to a preferred choice if you like breakfast sandwiches. Their turkey club comes with a side salad that was good on its own and the sandwich itself was well balanced portions of all the ingredients for $16. read more

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i'm extremely disappointed in this place!! they had a lot of good reviews so I thought I would check it out but it was so terrible. i got the iced mac nut with almond milk and there was not taste of mac nut syrup, only the bitter taste of coffee beans. not worth $9!!! aesthetically, this place is cute and has plenty of seating but that's all it's good for unfortunately read more

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

Long line in the afternoon but it was worth the wait. Had a Mac nut coffee and delicious acai bowl. I was skeptical about the coconut cream but it was sooooo good (and I don't like coconut that much). read more

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

Love this place. They always made a good cup of coffee. I believe their vanilla is made in house. I recommend you check this place out

Mac Nut Latte is the best! Really consistent coffee. Just make sure you get there early or online. There's always a line !:)

The Food here was really good, I got the croissant breakfast it has great flavor. However the customer service was not good.

We tried takeout 2 days in a row and were quite happy with the quality and the taste. We had one pesto bagel [feta mo betta bagel] and one pork sandwich [banh mi sandwich] with smoothie [lava glow]. Sandwich was awesome, pesto bagel was great and we had it on both days. I definitely recommend this place for everyone to give it a shot. read more

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Stopped in for oat milk lattes and an aloha bar. Coffees were good. The aloha bar was super sweet. A bit sweeter than I would prefer. But I'm guessing most will love it. Service here is friendly from young women that are the barista's. The ambience is retro, and beach oriented. There are tables inside, and a few tables outside as well. There's not a lot of room for people to gather. It's a relatively small venue. read more

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