Lovely spot to visit in the heart of Kona. You can hang out in an enclosed room full of kittens!!…read moreThese cats are rescued from the island, as there is an overpopulation issue. It warms my heart to support a good initiative like that. There is a cute lobby, a transitionary room to keep the kitties from escaping, then you're in! There were maybe 3-4 adult cats and a dozen kittens roaming around. The older cats like pets while the kittens love to play. There is something for everyone! There are creative seats that keep you next to perches and cat trees so you can hang with the cats. It's a longer space, and the kitttens loved to zoom around! Toys and enrichment are everywhere! I loved chatting with the owner about her cafe! She was very kind and informative about her work. This experience made my day, and I would recommend supporting!

This place is wonderful! The owner was so incredibly kind to me and my son. The cats were friendly…read moreand happy to be pet. Highly recommend the Kona Kat Cafe!

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!

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

The food was yummy, ample, and reasonable priced! We enjoyed eating in the outdoor courtyard of the…read morehistoric 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.

Delicious meal! The Grilled Mahi Mahi plate…read moreTwo large filets, two generous scoops of rice Your choice of salad Very tasty - and worth every cent!

Really good food! Cute lil eatery across from King Kamehameha statue in town of Kapaau. Clean,…read moregood service, too. We had the 7 inch pizzas which were awesome and a side of fries. I've been craving good French fries since I arrived. They did not disappoint.

Lovely local spot for great coffee…read more This very nearby where we were staying. We popped in, joined the line (it is popular!), and ordered 2 coconut ice coffees (one with cream, one without). They have these prepared to pour and serve so it was super fast and $5 each. The cream really brings out the coconut but both were great and well priced for larges. Perfect to go down to the beach with straight from there.

Local and then more local! Ethically sourced beans, makes all the difference…read more I skipped the caffeine today, opting for local brewed kombucha...it was amazing. My husband ordered a double espresso and house drip, according to him, it was phenomenal. We also ordered bagel sandwiches, sausage and egg and the lox bagel, hold the onion. Delicious again. The staff was so nice, the cafe is simple and well stocked, we will be back.

A cute little place, feels more like visiting a home than it does a commercial space, but with the…read morereliability of a cafe. I had a salmon Benedict and an iced coffee. Staff were kind as well, and helped me decide what to eat. Salmon tasted fresh and delicious, easy to eat. The balcony was roomy, with many gecko sightings.

Nice little cafe with great Kona coffee selections, baked goodies, and sandwiches. There is an…read moreindoor dining room and patio tables out on a lanai overlooking the mountain and the ocean off in the distance. Nice for those who want a great view. Staff is nice. Rest room was out of order, which can make it tough as it's a coffee place lol. No big meals to be had here, but good for a light breakfast or lunch or to pick up some sweet treats and coffee, chais, lattes.

Stopped by Story Maui while exploring Paia and it was such a cute little find The space is cozy,…read moreartsy (selling local jewelry) and relaxed -- perfect for slowing down before heading out on the Road to Hana or biking down Haleakala (which we did). We ordered the americanos, and they were so good -- smooth, bold, and not overly bitter. Just a clean, rich espresso flavor done right. You can tell they care about the quality of their beans and how they pull their shots. They do have a small, simple menu, which I think adds to the charm of a small town. A handful of espresso drinks, teas, and a few breakfast options like bagels and warm pastries. Not a huge selection, but everything feels intentional and well made -- quality over quantity. The staff were friendly and welcoming, and the whole place has that laid-back Maui vibe where you can sit, sip, and just enjoy the moment. If you're in Paia and need a solid coffee spot without the big chain feel, Story Maui is definitely worth stopping by.

We were walking around the cute surf town of Paia and I was looking for a Hawaiian flavored coffee…read moreto wake me up.... After having visited at least 4 coffee shops on the island I have to say my lightly sweetened coconut cold brew with a splash of milk was SO CREAMY. SO DELISH! I am dreaming of that again until I return. Loved the vibes and all the art inside. Definitely will return !!

Their breakfast was delicious, I had the stuffed strawberry cream cheese French with crispy bacon…read moreand two eggs. I would definitely eat there again. Service was friendly and quick!!!

Foods amazing and so is the service been going for 6 years coffees wonderful and it's in downtown…read moreWailuku and 5 minutes from my house

Beautiful place what can I say! Wonderful service, Amy is completely on it! Super attentive,…read morereally good at anticipating the needs of her customers, she personally takes care of what ever needs to be done...a wonderful asset to Huggos, are m as well as a kind, and genuine person, And can take care of any challenging situation with professionalism and grace!

We stopped in for some much needed dinner after a very long night. As we had eaten at Lava Lava the…read morenight before, we had a pretty good idea of how great this place would be...and we were correct. The place was very busy and quite loud, so we had to sit at a high top in the bar. No big deal! Our server was incredibly attentive and made some great recommendations. We decided to start with quest and chips, which was brought out very quickly and nice and hot. As we inhaled the quest and chips, we decided on fish tacos for me and a veggie burger for my husband. The fish tacos were wonderfully seasoned and cooked very well. The tortillas were a bit greasy, however, and I was very happy there were two tortillas to each taco since there was also a bit more drip than I expected from the pico. I also had fries, and the fries were excellent! The veggie burger was epic. This was the second veggie burger from this group of restaurants he has had, and I'm pretty sure it's his favorite in the area. Perfectly cooked and seasoned well, with great fries. It was very busy here, which is always a good sign. Just wish the music wasn't as loud because it's hard to have any sort of conversation. I did enjoy how involved the singer was with the other patrons, so it was amusing!

So glad this was within our resort! We stayed just down the street but it wasn't that far. The walk…read moreto the actual hotel and to the coffee shop is a stretch, but beautiful views regardless. Ube latte: 4/5 very strong coffee, love the ube flavor Hawaiian latte: 5/5 so smooth Strawberry matcha: 3/5 kinda grainy IG: rs.albright TikTok: m.albright

I loves their Ube latte! It was surprisingly not too sweet, which is awesome. You could also put in…read moreless ube flavor to reduce the sweetness further. It was beautiful but so delicious I forgot to take a photo. There was a handful of seating and the baristas were friendly. I just wish they opened for longer hours!