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    Java Kai Koloa

    4.3 (171 reviews)
    Open 6:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated 1 week ago

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    French toast
    Jenna G.

    Wish we would have discovered this sooner on our trip. Outdoor seating where you find your own table. Friendly baristas and a really cool vibe. Coffee and food were tasty

    Mac Nut Latte
    Niraja S.

    Macadamia nut latte has the perfect amount of sweetness, and the servers were kind. I liked the patio seating to soak up the summer.

    Hawaiian French toast
    Marcos S.

    Pour over I had was not only tasty but rocket fuel which I loved. Got the Hawaiian French toast and the surfer girl subbing avocado for the bacon. For a little rained in but so worth it. Beware as with just about everything on an island, it's pricey, but high quality and for me at least , worth it. Barista was super nice.

    Matcha latte
    Nicole D.

    Went around noon and it wasn't crazy busy! Got a vanilla matcha latte. It was perfectly earthy. Very smooth. Staff was very sweet and welcoming. Didn't wait long for my drink and was able to sit and enjoy on a bench! Excited to come back here!

    Maui mocha and mac nut latte
    CJ K.

    Of course when visiting Kauai, trying their coffee is a must! What better than the well known Java Kai!! Got the mac nut iced coffee and Maui mocha iced coffee and I must say that they were both delicious. The macadamia nut flavor subtly comes through with the rich blend of coffee with a pleasant aftertaste. The Maui mocha gradually grew on me with each sip. The mocha flavor compared to other mocha coffees I've had on oahu can best be compared to dark chocolate vs milk chocolate taste. As a person who prefers dark chocolate the Maui mocha tasted more bolder with a slight bitterness that worked well with the sweetness of the drink. The ambiance is outdoor seating and parking can be a bit of an issue as the location is a popular spot for tourists and locals. The service was above average. With the mass influx of customers at busy hours, the staff did their best to accommodate everyone's orders on time.

    Looking out from the coffee shop, next to a little brewery and shaved ice spot.
    Jennifer N.

    Hubby and I were up very early and on the hunt for some good iced coffee! Happened to see a guy walking with coffee in his hand and asked him where he got it! He pointed us in the right direction and told us it was by the little market. What a cute little spot and so glad they were open early! We both ordered a sugar free iced latte with extra half and half. It was really good! Definitely my new favorite coffee place while on the Island! Yum!!! :)

    Iced Maui Mocha with banana
    Sara F.

    Java Kai is the cutest! The service is quick for drinks and pretty quick for food! All the coffees are so dang good but the juice is amazing! The food is fresh and the surfer girl sandwich with caramelized onions with spinach pesto is so good! This location is all outdoor seating but they have umbrellas and plenty of seating. The ambiance is great and there are plenty of cute shops nearby to stroll after you eat!

    Savory croissant
    Will W.

    Java Kai in Koloa is a super cute surf cafe serving up trendy healthy, and energizing dishes. I went in for breakfast. I tried the egg sandwich, pineapple French toast, and a cold brew with macadamia nut syrup. The service was super friendly, and every everybody who worked there was super chill and laid-back. Java Kai is a must do for breakfast/brunch on the island of Maui.

    Fruit plate Portuguese Sausage + Egg Sandwich and coffee
    Kimberly H.

    Tried coming a couple times while staying in po'ipu....there was a line both times but we didn't try that hard. You can order online. We got the Portuguese egg sandwich that surprisingly had nuts in it, a fruit plate, and two coffees. Kid finished the fruit plate prob would not recommend the Portuguese ground sausage and egg sando. It is situated in a historic town which is cool and a good area to shop for souvenirs. Taste OK. Might come back if convenient but not going out of my way to.

    James G.

    What a great spot! When we arrived, there was a short line that moved quickly. The server was friendly and upbeat. I ordered the breakfast sandwich with coffee -- both were excellent, especially the sandwich. Sitting outside and looking out over historic Koloa Village, I couldn't help thinking about all the times I'd driven by without stopping. Now I wish I hadn't waited so long.

    Mac Nut Latte - Great!
    Makoto C.

    I was shocked when I ate here because it's better than most places in Los Angeles (which has a huge food scene). So when I saw a huge line outside of Java Kai I knew it was probably going to be better than the other offerings in the area. The line moves quickly, so it is 100% worth it to wait. This place was so good that I just came here everyday for my breakfast. I didn't even want to try anything else. And as, a Yelper, as a foodie, I am all about trying new places but Java Kai was that good. The coffee is strong and they also roast it themselves. It's local Kauai coffee and it gives you the nice perk to get through all the site seeing we were doing. Normally I would list each item that I had and then rate them but I am not going to do that this time because they all are stand out. Choose what sounds best to you and it will will not dissapoint! I must mention though that their bakery, whoever makes the bagels, the broiche buns, and the muffins is top tier professional. The lemon ginger muffin and the lemon bar was out of this world. I am seriously considering another trip back to Kauai just to have more of those muffins. They had a DJ on Saturday that played electric music which kept it feeling kinda hip and happening. I would've preffered more chill music for the morning, and save the electric music for later in the day maybe. Nevertheless, the DJ was friendly.

    summer noodles
    Diana K.

    I'm not joking when I say that I basically lived here during my trip Java Kai is THAT girl. Every morning I grabbed either a macadamia nut latte or matcha latte, and obviously you guessed it that both were perfection They have tons of milk + sweetener options so you can really customize. Food-wise, the salad niçoise was fresh, flavorful, and allergy-friendly (the staff was so accommodating ). My friend got the breakfast burrito and summer noodles and RAVED about it. Portions are just right, filling but not heavy. The vibes are so fun too! Aesthetic front patio seating, open air, and one day a DJ was spinning music. It gets pretty busy, but the line moves fast. Make sure to grab their punch card because you'll 100% be back!

    Breakfast burrito - 7.20.25
    Kim I.

    Java Kai is a winner every single time we come visit Kauai. We probably came here like 5 times during our week here. The food is incredible. The service is great and the ambiance is perfect. You are literally right below this gorgeous tree and even when it rains (just be careful with your step) it's just what you need during a vacation. The French toast and surfer girl bagel were our favorite and you have to get the Mac nut iced latte is something I'm still dreaming of. When it gets busy expect a wait but don't worry they are as efficient as they can be and with a big smile on their faces. We love you Java Kai! Thank you for making our time here nothing but amazing!

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    Break + Feast

    Break + Feast

    4.5
    (464 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$
    Locally owned & operated
    Family-owned & operated

    Hands down, top 3 food places we enjoyed while vacationing in Kauai…read more Located in Koloa on the 2nd floor, is a very un-assuming breakfast joint offering Ono eats, and a decor you did not expect when walking through town. Inside is very modern and chic, with terracotta tables neutral colors of black and gold, and perfectly matching pendant lighting. We won't let the service get in the way of this review, because everyone is bound to have a bad day that unfortunately spills into your work life. I heard another table complain about our server, and it only confirmed that when they took our order, they were very short and dismissive... like we were doing them a disservice. I know that's not the norm, and we wont let that get in the way of an amazing meal. The food was amazing. Almost everything we got was top notch. If it sounds good on the menu? Get it. In particular the pork belly bowl. I would honestly get it Tinono style, because the sauce options are just drizzled on top. Or possibly ask for the sauce on the side. Everything else was very, very good, with exception to the Bibimbap Kalbi bow. Tasted way too average to warrant the price tag. This is one I would skip next time. Cocktails were delicious including the Bloody and the Lilikoi Marg. This is another one of those, must-stop-in places in Koloa!!

    Food: The food was delish. I had the loco moco and the gravy was just SO good. The portions were…read morefilling but not too excessive. My wife and daughter also had the loco moco and they loved it. My little one had the mac n cheese and she too loved her dish. Service: Service was great and staff were very polite and welcoming. Ambiance: Had a great laid back and welcoming feeling. Overall, I would def come back when we visit Kaua'i which is typically an annual trip for us.

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    La Spezia Restaurant and Wine Bar

    La Spezia Restaurant and Wine Bar

    4.4
    (1.3k reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$

    Sensational food and service to match. You almost feel like you're eating in someone's home. We…read moretend to dine later in the evening which was good in that it wasn't crowded in the restaurant but bad in that they'd already sold out in a couple items. I ended up choosing the vongole e gamberetti which was a nice blend of fresh seafood and spaghetti in a zesty broth. However, m'lady got the spaghetti bolognese and I'm telling you: this is the best, most flavorful, freshest bolognese I've ever tasted. I only got 2 bites and had to play it cool because, well, I made the choice I did. I was effusive in my praise afterwards and everyone who worked there concurred and said I was just the latest to discover this incredible dish! If you enjoy this dish, trust me: it's better than any other kind you've had in the past. After the meal, we met another waiter and chatted with him about the restaurant, recipes, and this neighborhood. Just as friendly as everyone else. Make it a point to stop here and get that bolognese!

    Erin, thank you for such a great meal last night. You were attentive, friendly and on top of it!…read more Food was seriously delicious, too. The given rosemary focaccia is perfectly baked and the olive oil is top quality. The fettuccine calabrese was one of the best Italian sausage pastas I've had. Other members of our party ordered the seafood vongole (that broth, yum!), veal with capers and oxtail pappardelle. Wine list was extensive and we had a great bottle. Everyone loved the panna cotta and tiramisu! Make reservations. Restaurant fills up quick, duh. Plenty of parking, just drive around.

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    Living Foods

    Living Foods

    3.8
    (461 reviews)
    1.4 mi
    $$

    The food never disappoints! It's evident that LF uses quality ingredients. The dishes are fresh,…read morehealthful and delicious. Perfect food for the warm weather. We always eat here several times each trip to Kauai. Yes, the food is that good. Lovely employees provide great service and will accommodate your dietary needs. Note - Living Foods charges 3% for transactions paid with a credit card.

    We were very happy to stumble upon the fact that this was a restaurant in addition to a market. We…read morecame twice in three days. We sat on the patio but they call the main dining room however it is outside. The host and the servers were very nice on both days helping us choose our dishes and beverages. The first night were shared the shrimp and unui (sp?) patties. They were tasty and slightly sweet but over-charred and the sauce served with them did not complement them very well. It needed a fresher sauce or something with a little kick The first night I Had the chicken Which is actually a tiny little bird I should've known from the name. - pouisson. It was well cooked, but there was very little meat on all of the bones. And also needed a sauce of some kind. The one baby bok choy was a nice addition. Two of the group had the fish and chips it was made with swordfish that night and was very tasty. However, the chips were slightly limp and not hot. No one wanted to return them, but they really were not very good. One of the other entrées was the veggie bowl with seared Aji tuna and it had quinoa at the bottom with lots of roasted beets and other vegetables. It was a very good dish. The second time I ordered the grilled seafood bowl because that night they were offering Oppa as the grilled fish on the kebabs/skewers that were served on top of the bowl the seafood was cooked, absolutely perfectly, and it had pickled cucumbers, pickled red onions, slightly cooked carrots, and then regular cucumbers on top of lightly dressed soba noodles. It was a very tasty and hearty bowl. We also ordered a kale, beet and blue cheese salad for the table, but what came out was their strange version of Caesar salad, which has chickpeas on it which of course we did not want. It took them quite a while to bring the kale and beet salad to the table, however when they did, it was quite tasty a combination I would not have thought of on my own The first night we ordered the passionfruit cheesecake which had a strange chocolate crust that was too thick and a very light topping of passionfruit. It was fine, but we would not order it again. The whole restaurant is a nice change from all of the really overpriced offerings in the area. The food is fresh and tasty and the service is professional and fun at the same time.

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    Kalapaki Joes

    Kalapaki Joes

    3.2
    (982 reviews)
    2.2 mi
    $$

    I want to check out the western most sports bar in the USA. We arrived about 5:30pm and were…read moregreeted and seated immediately. As with most restaurants in Kauai it open air environment and a view of ocean. A great place to watch games and a lively atmosphere. Happy hour is available daily from 3-6pm. Our waitress was very accommodating as she notified us that we could order our two drink minimum to qualify for the happy hour food specials before 6pm and she would serve later. Flashback price on chicken wing of $0.25 each, max 10 per person. We ordered 20 buffalo wings and fish tacos. They have a great selection of the local Kauai Brewing Company beers, another reason we want to try this place. We started we the pale ale and the Cook IPA. Cold, tasty and refreshing. We also tried the chicken IPA and Fonz IPA. All were great! Our favorite was the Cook IPA. The chicken wings had a nice heat level and were perfect accompanied by beer. The fish grilled tacos were fantastic. This will definitely be our go to place to watch a game and just a quick bite. Looking forward to returning. Highly recommended!

    This is a great, fun, affordable option while staying in Poipu!!! We've already been here twice…read more The key is to go during their happy hour time from 3-6pm daily. The first time we spent just over $100 for a family of 5, and last night we got out of there for $88. That is a feat in this part of town! The happy hour is unbeatable. $7 drinks and 25 cent wings. Note that you have to have minimum two drinks per person, but they don't have to be alcoholic--we got a cocktail as our first and soda water as the second. The cocktails are quite large, so you can still get the $7 price if you order a soda or sparkling water as your second drink. The waitress was super helpful and let us know that last night! We went for taco Tuesday yesterday and the tacos were $1 each! They were good--not insane but great for the price and hit the spot. The service is great and the food and drinks come out quickly despite being busy. The drinks are standard fare, nothing crazy delicious, but for the price it's great. The food is all yummy. We especially love their chicken wings! Home-fried and lots of meat. All of the dipping sauces are excellent too. We haven't had a bad dish here! Truly wonderful prices, good food, and great for the whole family.

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