If you're visiting Waimea and planning to stop by Waimea Coffee Company, just a heads-up that the…read moreonline menu isn't fully up to date. I'm posting an updated photo of the current menu to help other visitors. That said, this place is definitely worth the stop. The coffee is great, the pastries are fresh, and the atmosphere has that relaxed Big Island local charm. It's the kind of spot where you can sit, sip your coffee, and just enjoy the slower pace of Waimea. Service was friendly and welcoming, and everything came out quickly. Perfect stop if you're exploring the Waimea area or in my case, heading to Hilo. Extra! You can order your iced drink with coffee flavored ice cubes for an additional charge of course :-)

Best SW Salad; check It out for a nice combo to share with…read moresomeone. The SW Salad and a breakfast burrito! Both are exceptional alone or together to share with a diner.

I love the Surf Camp cafe in Niu Valley on Oahu, so I had to visit the Big Island location in…read moreWaimea! This coffee shop is located in a small plaza with a pizza place, taco spot, and Merriman's. The plaza itself has plenty of parking even when it's on the busier side on a weekend morning, so it's not hard to find a spot. Inside the cafe, there's a retail section that sells clothing and small goods, and a separate side to place your order and sit and enjoy your drink. The interior is bright and welcoming with a minimalist vibe, and even when we visited on a weekend morning, it was easy to find seating either indoors or outdoors. Service was wonderful -- we were helped promptly by staff, and my drink came out quickly. I got the black sesame latte with a chocolate chip cookie. I thought my drink was perfect, as the flavor of the black sesame was nutty, pleasant, and just the right amount of sweetness paired with the espresso. The cookie was on the softer/puffier side, and although it's not my preferred texture, it wasn't too bad! To sum up, I really enjoyed dropping by to get coffee here, and I feel like the quality of the drinks at Surf Camp is consistent across their different locations. I'll definitely come back if I ever find myself on Big Island for another trip!

This spot was perfect!! Came here expecting to just grab and coffee and go but we stayed to enjoy…read morethe beautiful store. The shop had a very minimalistic design with the perfect touches of Hawaii that made it such a relaxing and homey place to have breakfast. There's both indoor and outdoor seating, which wasn't super crowded on a Saturday brunch time. I got the cucumber bagel and black sesame latte. I loved the crunchiness of the cucumbers and you can tell they care about the quality of their ingredients. The ricotta was the perfect touch and brought everything together for a simple and filling breakfast. I love black sesame, so it was such a nice surprise to see they had a latte on the menu. I liked the nuttiness of the sesame, but the coffee was more on the bitter side. Such a cute shop that is the perfect addition to Waimea town. I would definitely recommend coming here for food and to check out the shop!

The Wrangler is a MUST!…read more The wahine working were so awesome -- friendly, welcoming, and genuinely helpful. I couldn't decide what to get, so I asked for a recommendation, and what they suggested was an absolute delight: The Wrangler. A MUST! The coffee was spectacular -- honestly, the best. My daughter ordered the matcha latte, and the matcha was ceremonial grade and so smooth. You can truly taste the quality. It was our first visit, but definitely not our last. We can't wait to come back again!

Didn't try any food items per se but did order a few of their drinks. Really wanted to fall in love…read morewith this place, but it was just ok. My blended coffee tasted like the powdered coffee from the can at Costco. Despite me adding extra espresso shots, it was just a sugary milk with a hint of coffee. The refresher my husband ordered seemed like a Red Bull over ice. And my son's fruit smoothie was sooo sweet he couldn't drink more than a few sips. Was super bummed because it was right down the road from us and I love me some good coffee and drinks. However I must say I love the drive up idea. The menu items are cute, creative and easy to read. The staff was super helpful, responsive to all our questions and very friendly. Tried it my one time, but unfortunately I don't think I'll be back. Sorry!

Love this place! When you walk into kta parking lot and…read moresmell something yummy it's probably coming from Jam Pot. Get the golden spice chia pudding and the cinnamon chia pudding. The golden spice chia pudding is so unique I want to try to recreate it but I know it won't be as good haha. Will be back (:

Small and upbeat cafe with Jamaican patties, salads, wraps, smoothies, and fresh pressed juices…read more The cafe is bright and cheery with music that will get you in a good mood! Service is quick since everything is grab and go style. I tried the spicy beef and cheese patty and Jamaican jerk chicken salad bowl. The patty had a golden, flaky, toasty crust with a nicely spiced beef and cheese filling. It was still warm too! The salad was fresh with lovely seasoning on the chicken. The pineapple provided a nice burst of tartness and the pumpkin seeds added crunchiness. Such a refreshing salad to go with a hearty beef patty. Overall, Jam Pot is a great spot for a fresh, flavor-packed lunch when you are in a hurry or just craving a warm and toasty Jamaican patty. They do have a lot of vegan options which is amazing! I'm looking forward to trying the spicy vegan patty and a fresh juice the next time.

Ube iced latte the best. I had it previous trip About 5…read moreyears ago too and I remember it sweeter but still Unlike any other shop. Breakfast was not bad either. I bought the syrup. Hope it is the same.

This was a great spot! The vibes are beautifully curated, easy for grab and go or sitting to enjoy…read more The food was delicious and the staff was so friendly and helpful. My only downside on this is the pandan flavor wasn't coming through. Wish there was more! The ube was great though.

This place is CLOSED! Owners apparently moved to Seattle. Was a little place in a strip mall, not a…read morecoffee farm.

Touring Pele Plantations with Vikram, Mel, and Ari was the highlight of my two-week vacation in…read moreKona! I'm incredibly thankful for this family in taking the time to show us the amount of work it goes into producing organic 100% Kona coffee. Tasting the coffee and sitting on their patio overlooking 2 Step and Captain Cook monument (best view in town!) was a delight. This is what traveling is all about. After the tour and tasting, we had the chance to purchase coffee beans and merchandise. I'm looking forward to brewing the coffee I bought. When I tasted their coffee, it was the best coffee I have ever had! Not just in taste but in feel. It didn't have that lingering acidic taste. Nor was I anxious to brush my teeth like I usually am immediately after drinking coffee.

Great stop before hitting the road to Hilo. We grabbed coffee at Kohala Coffee in Waikoloa Village…read moreon our way out of town and it was the perfect quick pick-me-up. Good coffee, friendly service, and a convenient stop before starting the drive across the island.

Very nice place to get coffee and decent variety of baked goods and breakfast sandwiches. We were…read morehappy with everything we ordered and prices were quite reasonable. My son especially enjoyed the apple turnover. So much that we had to order another one! The food came out fast and gave us a nice start to our day.

The gentleman behind the counter was really sweet and even kindly offered directions to beach 69…read more The caramel macchiato was appropriately sweet. The coffee combination was rich and somewhat decadent at first sip. Would come back here again! Cheers

I had their hula girl as a blended drink and I'd definitely drop by for it again! It's a yummy mix…read moreof coconut and caramel with a good coffee flavor. We also tried the ube matcha but wasn't as big of a fan of the flavor on that one It's a cute little coffee truck ran by a husband and wife. They're super kind and love to chat it up!! Sometimes turning off for the little food trucks here can be difficult so make sure you slow down and give yourself ample time to turn off the highway! Theres also no outdoor seating and not much ambiance so you'll either be eating in your car or bringing it to go

Very decent cortado, earthy chocolatey balanced. The avocado toast was great too, fresh matcha…read morecoloured avocado, yummy and refreshing. The staff was welcoming and friendly too

Great coffee and very pretty on the inside. The menu was large and there were great options!!!read more

We had just eaten at their restaurant Meridian and had a nice dinner, food wise and view . Server…read moreseemed a bit lacking there. However I digress. We were both celebrating birthdays, yep same date. We were asked when making the reservation if we were celebrating anything and we reminded the host and server when seated. At the end of meal we're told no comped birthday dessert anymore. Disappointed we went to Piko for and after dinner cocktail and the lovely Yvonne heard our story and got us each a nice birthday dessert to take back to our room. She was fun,kind and made our night. Please stop by Piko bar and meet her!

Fast-casual service. In the AM, it's your average coffee bar (with an exceptional ocean view). I…read moreenjoyed the latte with the view. Seasonal lattes. Typical syrup selections (+ sugar free Vanilla & caramel) & dairy-free milk options (almond, soy, oat). Note: There's limited food/ drink options other than the resort-owned establishments. Would I usually pay $7 for a latte? No. But when you're on vacation and there are limited coffee options (besides the in room coffee maker), I guess the answer is Yes.