Aloha!! We had a short walk to the old town Kapa'a location. We ordered a summer special Pink Cloud Matcha. The summer special drink. Described as a chilled blend of earthy organic matcha, sweet strawberry, and exotic dragonfruit. Vibrant, energizing, dreamy! It was exactly as described & super yummy!! We shared a surfer girl breakfast sandwich on an everything bagel!! It was ono ono!! Service was excellent, & we chowed on our delicious food curb side in Kapa'a!! Thnx Java Kai!! read more

One great thing about this place is that they open at 6 am, which is perfect for those who want to start their day early. The staff here are absolutely lovely. I had breakfast here twice during my trip. The first time, I tried the Feta Mo Betta! without the pesto (due to allergies) and added some avocado. it was divine! I also ordered a cappuccino, which was very enjoyable. On my second visit, I couldn't resist ordering the exact same dish but with the addition of an egg. And let me tell you, it took the deliciousness to a whole new level! This place has definitely earned a spot on my list for my next visit to Kauai read more

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Super delicious cortado kai. An amazing coffee shop on an amazing island. Our trip to Kauai was a couple years ago and I hadn't gotten around to posting this review. read more

Me and my family have been coming to Java Kai for over 20 years. The vibes and food are always great. Fun to see them continue to grow and excited to continue being regulars when we visit for another 20! read more

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We really needed a cold drink after our bike ride. The bike shop owner recommended us to go here for coffee/ice drinks. I loved mocha anu ice blended drink (frappe). My niece really liked their iced matcha latte with the forbidden syrup (coconut/nutty flavor to it). We also got the ice caramel macchiato latte which is not on the menu but I asked if they could do it, which was really nice of them. Banana bread slice was okay, premade slices. FYI review at menu near the door before going to the counter to order. read more

The food and coffee were delicious. However, I was in a rush, made the payment and didn't think about it. After a busy day and reviewing my receipts I wondered why my bill was so high. I added a tip but there was also an 18% gratuity automatically added! $71 dollars for a breakfast to go is steep. I will most likely go to a full service restaurant if I'm going to spend that kind of $$. read more

Java Kai Kauai - Receipt with the service charge and tip - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

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

Sigh. Great breakie sammie w greens n stufff. Nice drinks. Kind folks. the dirtiest grossest bathroom I've ever seen. No hand sanitizer so has to use it after biking and shopping. The insult came when I told the girl who served our food? "Oh I never use the bathroom." Uhhhh you know it's horrid and do nothing. We'd have hit another location if I hadn't experienced this horror. read more

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

Another day, another açaí bowl! My friend highly recommended Java Kai for our visit to Kauai, and we really liked it. This location is on Kuhio Hwy with lots of other businesses in Kapaa, and parking was easy. There are a plethora of drinks and smoothies here, plus breakfast and lunch items. I already knew that I wanted an açaí bowl, and I was not disappointed; it had açaí berry sorbet topped with seasonal fruit, homemade granola, coconut flakes, coconut cream whip, and mac nuts. At $15, though, this was probably the most expensive açaí bowl I had during our trip, but I chalked it up to vacation splurge. Everyone was very nice, and there is some seating inside and out so you can enjoy your treats on site. read more

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

Solid place to get a coffee! My girl and I went here cause she needs a morning boost since we're going to have a fun long day exploring Kauai. This place looks clean and have a long line, which indicates 2 things; it's either overhyped or a locals' favorite lol. It's actually a locals' favorite and didn't disappoint. My girl and I just shared on one drink, but it's good enough for me to access its yelp grading 4/5 fosho and definitely a recommendation to all ya'll coffee lovers :) read more

I really love this spot. It has gotten so popular over the years! I would visit Kauai for work 1-2 times a month and this was my first stop before meeting clients. It is always busy! But the service is very fast. My absolute favorite meal was always the sunrise breakie. A bagel, half a papaya with yogurt, granola and a little bit of bacon. It has since been removed from the menu (I really wished they'd bring it back). My new favorite is their avocado toasts, specifically their Kalalau Avo. The display of the toast alone is beautiful and it's delicious with the pickled onion (for flavor) and radish (for crunch). The toast beneath it is actually perfect, not chewy at all. The egg, bacon and avocado on top speak for themselves, fresh! The chai anu is a great way to cool off in the morning as well - I like to add expresso to it and make it a dirty chai shake. I used to visit before/right after Covid when there was not so many tourists. Be prepared, 90% of the people inside the cafe are tourists so they often take their time to order or read the menu. If you're in a rush, place your order ahead of time and just come to pick it up quickly. read more

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Food we tried that I'd recommend: - breakfast burrito (Do it and add avocado if you like that sort of thing) - açaí bowl has this crazy non dairy foam and macadamia nuts, I died and went to heaven - the traditional breakfast Sammy, easy classic and good Drinks: - if they still have the strawberry milk matcha DO IT - iced shark bite latte YUM Such a cute spot, such friendly people (they told me they made my latte with extra love hahaha how cute) and would definitely recommend. read more

Java Kai Kauai - Iced shark bite latte - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

This place gets super busy and rightfully so! Drinks and pastries were delicious! They do have seating inside and outside which is nice but we were getting our items to go so didn't get to enjoy them right then and there. There is parking in the back or if you're lucky enough street parking as well. This was my first trip to Kaua'i and I can't wait to go back. read more

Java Kai Kauai - Coffee Muffin and Lilikoi Lemon Bar - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

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We stopped by for breakfast on two different occasions while in Kauai. I enjoyed the drip coffee along with a breakfast sandwich on the first visit. I had a breakfast croissant sandwich the next visit. A small place with very limited seating indoors. There are a few additional tables outside. Service was good. Be prepared for a crowd. All worth it. read more

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Very charming, clean coffee shop in a good location. Staff are friendly and a coffee is over a good quality. One caveat: they advertise that you can order ahead online and "skip the line." We did exactly that, and stood around waiting, watching people who ordered in person at the counter get their coffee before us, even though we had put our order in quite a long time before them. So, yes, this is a nice spot, but the online ordering system doesn't really work very well. read more

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

Walking into this shop, you're greeted by the smells of fresh baked goods and brewing coffee. Top tier food, muffins, avocado toast, coffee and service. Plenty of seating out side and inside. Great place to relax. read more

Run--don't walk--to Java Kai! Java Kai was a highlight of our honeymoon on Kauai in Feb. 2024. A friend recommend it and it did not disappoint. Our favorite drink we got here (that we couldn't get enough of!) was the Mac Nut Latte The beans they use for this drink along with Mac nut syrup makes this drink to die for. It is so smooth, refreshing and the perfect treat. I'll be dreaming about this latte for a long time... We also appreciated how they had multiple milk alternatives to choose from. Other than coffee, this place has great food. We had the surfer girl sandwich, açaí bowl and breakfast burritos. The portion sizes were large and the food was delicious. This place was BUSY (and I can see why) but the staff were friendly and it didn't take too long to get our order. It is a super cute shop but on the smaller side so you may be better off taking your drink/food to go. They have a nice outdoor seating space, though. read more

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

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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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

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

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

Honestly came here twice during a short short trip and that should say it all for you :P As always, I was prowling for coffee and quick breakfast when Java Kai came up on our radar. We hunkered over a sort of rainy day but there was seating inside as well as some sheltered seating outside as well so we took a chance. The line was out the door but moved quite quickly so woohoo! I was really interested in the tofu sandwich but sadly they were out so I went for my OG craving the feta mo beta on an everything bagel! Also grabbed a hibiscus tea for my husband, a cardamom maple latte for myself, and a lilikoi cheese cake to share. When I tell you, the bagel came out LOADED, I'm not even joking. They did not skimp on cream cheese, feta, or the veggies and sprouts. It was just as delicious as it looked and I would 100% get it again! We did opt to sit outside under a non-umbrella/shielded area and had to eat quickly towards the end because of the rain so just a heads up if you go on a rainy day. The latte was great though my husband was so so about the tea. That being said on our second visit I got the shark bite (raspberry latte) and my husband got the lime slushie with mango which he ADORED. The shark bite was good but definitely on the darker/less sweet side. The baked goods/pastries here are freakin amazing so highly recommend. The lilikoi cheesecake was insane and we grabbed a guava cheesecake on our second visit because we loved it so much. Service is sweet and the interior is warm/welcoming. You do order at the counter and grab a number if you have food -- drinks come out by their espresso bar/machine and don't take too long even if there is a line. Highly recommend this place if you're staying in the area! read more

Java Kai Kauai - Feta mo betta on an everything bagel - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

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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 were really excited to try this place because of the reviews. We came for breakfast on a rainy Sunday at 8:30. There was a line to the door and no seating available, but we were able to sit before our food came. There are a couple of 4-tops and a community table inside and then outdoor seating. I ordered the kalalau avo, which was avocado toast with an egg and bacon. My daughter and husband got the breakfast burrito, one with sausage and one with Malia pork. We all found the food to be somewhat flavorless. The burrito could have used a more flavorful salsa and the avo toast--the egg was underneath the bread, so the yoke broke and sogged the bread. The avocado was sliced, not smashed. If you want to feel like you're eating something healthy, this is the way to go. However, given the popularity of this place, you should still give it a try. We did buy ground coffee so we'll see how that is, since we didn't get coffee. read more

Java Kai Kauai - Kalalau Avo - Full Order - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

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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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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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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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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

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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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