Absolutely delicious breakfast and coffee!! Lovely local spot that we swung into after a sunrise hike at Pololu Valley. Customizable breakfast sandwiches and delicious coffee. Lots of outside seating too. My coconut iced latte was a 10/10 :) read more

Pomaika’i Cafe - a plate of sandwiches and a cup of coffee - Cafes Near Me - Kapaau, Hawaii

Visited this cafe on the way back from a hike and we ordered 2 egg sandwiches (with spam) and an iced coffee. Came out perfect. Cozy/quiet little patio area in the back to relax. Definitely recommend to anyone passing through for a quick bite. read more

The food was yummy, ample, and reasonable priced! We enjoyed eating in the outdoor courtyard of the historic building. Note that the cold brew was very strong. Also, they still only take payment via cash or venmo as of today (12/21/2025), so be prepared. read more

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Mandarin orange cake was very light, moist and Airy. It was delicious! We also ordered an iced latte which was good too. read more

Found this gem just past Hawi town. Latte was great. Definitely would visit them again. read more

Pomaika’i Cafe - Latte - Cafes Near Me - Kapaau, Hawaii

Before we headed out to Akaka Falls Lookout, we went to Pomaika'i Cafe to eat. I looked at the menu and two words caught my eye... I saw the words Wagyu Burger and that's it. I knew what I was going to order... haha. I ordered the 8 oz. Wagyu Burger American Kobe Beef... Mmmm yummy. :) We all waited outside and sat at the back table. After the long wait, we took our food and drove to Akaka Falls Lookout. As we were heading there, I didn't want to eat my burger while we were driving so I waited til we arrived. When we reached our destination and parked, I ate the Wagyu Burger. Mmmm... so goood! The burger was juicy, it was filled with condiments that overflowed to the side onto the plate, and it tasted great! I was satisfied and ready to walk through the Akaka Falls Lookout! read more

Pomaika’i Cafe - 8 oz. Wagyu Burger American Kobe Beef - Cafes Near Me - Kapaau, Hawaii

Owner Bobby, his crew Sharla & kiani... they are awesome! Always bakes me bran muffins when asked! read more

Pomaika’i Cafe - 2 cups of quad latte does the trick - Cafes Near Me - Kapaau, Hawaii

Inside of the Rueben Panini Lilikoi ice tea Clean comfortable easy going outdoor seating. Good food Great awesome owner and staff! Snacks galore to send out *carry along* or jus consume right there!! The food was awesome and company was more awesome. Thank you Bobby!!! Will return wen in Kohala area. read more

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Friendly staff, yummy cinnamon rolls and the banana bread is super moist. Chill atmosphere and tables in the back where you can relax/read/write postcards while you eat. We went back multiple times. read more

Pomaika’i Cafe - Amazing cinnamon roll! - Cafes Near Me - Kapaau, Hawaii

Open early, good coffee, cinnamon roll was really soft and flavorful. Generous icing . read more

Pomaika’i Cafe - Good morning :) - Cafes Near Me - Kapaau, Hawaii

Small cafe with really good coffee and bakery goods and other food items that just hit the spot nicely. You gotta try the pineapple upside down cake! read more

I came here for lunch after hiking at Pololu Valley Lookout. There was a good amount of outdoor seating available. Everything on their menu sounded delicious, but we ended up ordering the very veggie sandwich and vegetarian stuffed ciabatta. I really liked the very veggie sandwich - the ingredients were super fresh, and the pesto added a nice touch to it. I also enjoyed the bread because it wasn't the super grainy and dry type you get when ordering wheat bread. The vegetarian ciabatta was good too - not as much of a fan of the olive spread as pesto, though. The bread was great, and I loved the generous amount of cheese. The workers were super friendly, and the food was delicious. read more

Pomaika’i Cafe - vegetarian stuffed ciabatta - Cafes Near Me - Kapaau, Hawaii

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Stopped in for coffee & a cinnamon roll! Great little spot, plenty of outside seating. You can't tell how much space there is , UNTILL you go through the back exit door. Friendly staff and great coffee. read more

Pomaika’i Cafe - Cinnamon Roll - Cafes Near Me - Kapaau, Hawaii

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Such a cute cafe, we loved eating and drinking our coffee out in the garden! The food, drinks, service and ambiance were amazing!

Po maikai Cafe is a beautiful coffee shop in a garden like setting tucked away in this historic old building called Nancy. The menu is fresh ingredients served in perfect proportions always with a healthy bent towards tasty and deliciousness. Enjoy the silence and beauty in this lovely cafe. read more

Love our local coffee shop! The staff is friendly and the baked goods and coffee is ono!

Coffee was good but cinnamon roll was amazing! Nice place to relax. Nice place to visit on the northern part of the island. read more

Pomaika’i Cafe - Cinnamon roll - Cafes Near Me - Kapaau, Hawaii

Great coffee and food, we sat in the front of the shop and watched the cars go by. Thank you, a great way to start the day.

Stopped here for breakfast and some coffee before starting are all day trek around the island. The food was great! We got the bagel breakfast sandwich and the croissant breakfast sandwich and both were delicious, but the real winner was the cinnamon roll that was almost as big as the plate they served it on. The coffee drinks were fantastic also! read more

Friendly staff and most importantly great taste to the food. I had ordered a salad and it was filling; where some places give you less than what you pay for. Not this place; it's affordable for a great portion. The melon drink was also very refreshing. Again very affordable and not like how other places overcharge. The melon wasn't empowering and wasn't powdery as I've had from other vendors as well. The pastries are fresh and are amazing as well. Definitely returning to this place! read more

Pomaika’i Cafe - Melon Frosty - Cafes Near Me - Kapaau, Hawaii

BEST WAGU BEEF BURGER IN TOWN!!! The outside seating made for a wonderful island experience. read more

Was picking up food at L&L otw to a beach and saw an espresso/deli coffee across! I read a review about coconut flavored coffee and headed my way over quickly before the food was done. Coffee was perfect! I asked for a macchiato with coconut syrup and it really hit the spot, highly recommend! read more

This place is very cute and small. The drinks were yummy. I recommend the pina colada smoothie. Their cinnamon rolls were delicious and the carrot cake on point. read more

Coconut milk dirty chai (hot or iced), Reuben sandwich, bagel w/ lox, and Asian salmon salad are my faves at Pomaika'i. They also have a variety of local snacks and gifts next door. read more

Excellent service delicious food. The outdoor atmosphere is relaxing. Baked goods are fresh, the green salads are also fresh topped with a chunk of Salmon or a variety of choices. Perfect place to have business or family gatherings. This place reminds me of a Seattle or San Francisco modern lunch or Coffee style restaurant. read more

Very relaxing outdoor seating area, with great service! Get the cinnamon roll for sure!

A local business with loyal and dedicated employees. The food is delicious and the outdoor seating is really nice. The staff will try to accommodate your requests when you order. read more

Definitely didn't get the friendly vibes. Felt as though I was bothering the staff. Sent some family visiting there for coffee & they felt the same. Also forgot the blue cheese on my salad. Miss Caroline- the former owner! read more

So glad I stopped here, instead of the restaurant where I was headed! Excellent club sandwich and bagel breakfast sandwich. Really good lilikoi iced tea! GF mochi bars - really good! Pineapple upside down cake squares - really good! Lemon bars - O M G. LOVE the crunchy texture with the tart filling! Fine and friendly counter service. Pleasant outdoor courtyard seating. Looking forward to our next visit very soon! There are LOTS of bakery items and menu items still to try! read more

Love this cafe. The owner and staff are always so welcoming and kind. The food is always so delicious. Be sure to try their fresh baked goods. read more

Four stars for the best coffee of any shop we tried on the big island. Skip the food.

Friendly service and excellent food in a beautiful and relaxing atmosphere. The lox was delicious. I had a dirty chai-yummy. Daughter loved the blended white mocha. You will dream about the butter mochi and cinnamon rolls. Super clean with a lot of available comfortable seating. Even the bathroom was impressively clean. Great way to start your morning in Kapaau. read more

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Excellent selection and the quality is great. The BLT was some great bread with seeds, Very fresh vegetables and bacon. Nice seating outside under the trees. read more

Very good food choices that offers a charming outdoor courtyard for dining. They have yummy baked goods that, although I don't eat sugar nor flour, I hear they're delicious read more

We had a great lunch here today. 5 adults. Wagyu burgers. Salmon salad, Reuben sandwich, and turkey pesto sandwich. All good all reasonably priced. read more

Me and two friends stopped in here and ordered a club sandwich, two turkey pepper paninis and a coffee. 42$ later we received the coffee and club sandwich which was fine but the 'paninis' we got were terrible. 1/10 rating. This Turkey Pepper panini is 12$. It wasn't a panini. It was cheap ciabatta that wasn't even toasted or flat like what defines a panini. Bread was stale, swamped in this watery red bell pepper sauce/liquid that completely drowned the sandwich like they were both dropped in puddles. It was so messy that we tossed the bread in the trash and ate what was left. Provolone and turkey was completely drowned out by this careless sandwich. The person working had no customer service, no smile, no aloha. Had vibes like we were burdening him coming in. Look, I'm from Big Island. Grew up in South Kona up Koa Road. I have worked years in food business in Hawaii and mainland. I understand it's expensive to maintain a storefront but this sandwich was a major rip off and I wish I just ate LNL across the street. Side salad was boring and wilted. Ate it due to hunger. Won't be back. read more

The Pomaika'i guys are nice and seem to really care. The food is grinds, especially the cinnamon rolls and the breakfast sandwiches! Coffee is great and the lanai out back is the best. Super chill slice of old Hawai'i most visitors will pass by without ever seeing. Highly recommended! read more

We absolutely LOVE this cafe!! My twin boys and I come here often, a few times a week typically to get their "lemonade juice" fix which consists of the fresh lilikoi juice and banana bread! My twins look forward to coming here and getting to see the amazing and friendly staff!! read more

This cafe just reopened under new owners. Open again on weekends too! Good mochas and breakfast sandwiches. Friendly staff. Lovely courtyard, cozy cafe. Great to have the cafe open again! read more

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Worth the drive! The wagyu burger is to die for. They perfectly cook it and put it together. My wife had the salmon salad, also perfect, and tasty grilled cheese sandwich, grilled exactly right. We are still talking about it days later after just finishing the coconut macaroon we took to go. Feeling a little slow? Ask for "Bobbie's ice latte." That'll get your engine running. read more