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    Kohala Coffee

    3.6 (59 reviews)
    Closed • 7:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cold Brew Latte (Valentine Drink Special)
    Summer G.

    Kohala coffee is one of my go-to spots Their banana bread cold brew latte is soooo good and the white gummy energy drink is a fave too. I will say it can be a little inconsistent sometimes depending on who's working, but when it's good it's REALLY good. Prices aren't bad at all, they have a solid rewards system, and their happy hour specials are worth it. Plus my kids are obsessed with the cookies & cream milkshakes

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    Alisa K.

    Lavender latte is the best! Friendly service. WiFi ,toilet service. Spacious inside. Relax ambiance. You can stay long time

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    Krysty K.

    Kiani and Justine were ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC. They ALWAYS are. They treat my client and I so very well and never get irritated with how much times I'm at their counter with yet another request. They accommodate our every need and always make us feel, not just welcomed, but also like a part of the Kohala Coffee family. Thank you ladies, you have no idea how much your positive vibes impact our day and we appreciate that oh so very much!! Oh and...as always...the coffee was perfect!! These beautiful women deserve a raise

    Is this your large? Cup is large, liquid more like a regular or even less.
    D. Fudge F.

    Ordered a large latte. This is what I got. Glad I took the lid off. Plus top inch is whipped cream. Sad. Won't come back. Stars for taste only. Spoke to the girl at the counter. She tried to say the liquid was higher and then cream on top. Lost one star. Customer service sucks.

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    Tha V.

    I've been coming here when they first opened during the pandemic. Customer service has always been awesome - even at the height of the pandemic, the staff was always courteous, authentic and just good people. The coffee is tasty, furniture is comfortable, prices are reasonable, WiFi is good and overall great cafe. I've hit up all the coffeeshop on Hilo side and Kohala Coffee is top notch.

    Shay F.

    So cool! They have so many options! I wanted to try their coffee, teas, lemonades, white hot chocolate, but I was only able to go once during my stay in Pahoa. I ended up with the chai tea latte which was very good. The drive thru is open so it's safer!

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    Anna L.

    We got the honey lavender and s'mores cold brew. Honey lavender taste exactly what it sounds haha. It's good. The staff here are super personable and nice. Although, the coffee isn't that strong. Kinda taste watered down.

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    Roxanne Aguon B.

    First time visiting this cute coffee shop. It's new in Pahoa and the ladies working while I visited were friendly. Seems like a great place to grab something to drink and meet up with friends.

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    Great frappes! When traveling we still need our coffee fix, and Kohala Coffee delivers. Dutch Starbucks and enjoy a real treat.

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    Service is great and quick. The drinks are really good especially if you like sweet iced drinks.

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    1 year ago

    ordered two carmel lattes this am and they tasted like hot chocolate not one drop of CARAMEL super disappointing

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    Good drip coffee BUT Very confused on why a child size hot chocolate is the same price as a regular drink??

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    Just Cruisin Coffee

    4.2(455 reviews)
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    I honestly can't stop thinking about their coffee! I need…read moreto get my own espresso machine. My go-to drink I got 3 days in a row while I was back home was the Iced Breve - espresso with cream, with no sweetener & no added flavor. It was perfect for me. I wish I got the large every day I was there. Because I was busy with things throughout the day. It kept me alert & awake with no crash (which most coffee does to me :( ) - but the breve from here didn't. For those watching their sugar intake, or wanting a keto-friendly drink with a good balance of espresso coffee & cream fat, I highly recommend this. All the other coffee shops I went to while on Oahu, I couldn't find breve on the menu. I first tried this place a while back in 2017, my cousin brought us here. And got the Iced Toddy, cold brewed coffee, which was way too strong for me at that time. We went inside this time, it's a small shop. It's a drive-thru as well, so it's perfect when it's raining out. Service is 5 stars as well. All of the drinks we got were onoliscious, no complaints. I miss this place. I will do my best to make my own at home till I come back. Mahalo & Alohaaa!

    10/10 always a must have whenever I'm in Hilo! I always get a peanut butter frappe my favorite!!…read moreAnd a bagel breakfast sandwich! Something about the combo and it being from just cruising it just feels like home in a sense. Also the drive thru aspect is so fun. The baristas/servers are always so nice and have a smile. Can't be in Hilo without just cruising coffee. Also the signature whip cream makes my heart happy.

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    Short n Sweet Bakery & Cafe

    Short n Sweet Bakery & Cafe

    4.1(277 reviews)
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    Cute little bakery with lots of sweet treats. Went to Short n Sweet on a rainy Hilo day, so the…read moreshop was empty and there were lots of pastry options available. The shop keeper was friendly and patient as I browsed the pastry case. I've always been curious about the Dubai chocolate bar, so I decided to splurge and give it a try. Very pricey at $16 for a 4-5" bar, but it was worth it to try it once. The chocolate was smooth and high quality, the pistachio cream was sweet with a hint of pistachio flavor, and the kataifi was pleasantly crunchy. I would have loved more pistachio flavor, but it was a nice little chocolate treat. Looking forward to trying more things from Short n Sweet in the future. Will definitely be back when I want to treat myself to a gourmet dessert. :)

    Right when you walk in, you're greeted by a beautiful display case of goods. To the left are…read moreshelves of refrigerated goods, followed shelves of non-refrigerated goods. The sweets are always really good. The crème brûlée is definitely our favorite dessert here! It's light and creamy and just overall delicious! We come here every time we visit and try to get something different but we always seem to revert back to the creme brulee. The staff there has always been really nice. We seem to always get the same lady every time we go and I feel terrible that I haven't gotten her name by now

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