Dark Horse Coffee Roasters
5521 Koloa Rd, Lihue, HI
Crema's Take
“Dark Horse Coffee Roasters roasts with a bright, fruity hand that brings out the complexity in medium roasts, whether you're ordering a traditional espresso or diving into their creative specialty drinks like the beloved haupia cold foam. The spacious, airy roastery doubles as a gathering spot with both indoor and outdoor seating, plus a charming attached shop where you can browse local Hawaiian goods while sipping your pour over, making it as much a cultural experience as a caffeine stop. Whether you're settling in for a leisurely breakfast with their fresh bagels and egg sandwiches or quick meeting with matcha in hand, the relaxed vibe and reasonable prices make it worth the drive across Kauai.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused, with creative signature drinks, with a pour-over program, matcha and tea options too, good cold brew. A slow-sit, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
Tried this dark horse coffee roasters this morning. The service was great. They were completely overrun with people because another coffee place in town lost electricity. They did a fabulous job of accommodating everyone. But if you’re looking for a great mocha latte. Keep…
Great space with large open ceilings, nice espresso machine and courteous staff. The coffee options here tend to be fruity and bright, teetering on acidic with medium roasts (last 2 drinks I had), looking forward to trying a new batch in the future. Micro roaster is worth…
I had the most delicious iced chai here! The spot is chill, has a cute shop in the back, and has great prices. My friend, who is a coffee drinker, said they had the best coffee of our entire trip, and the cold foam was fantastic! If they are willing to share what chai powder…
Haupia cold foam is delicious and dairy free. Matcha was great too. Modern and updated shop. Has a cute store attached to it that sells local Hawaiian clothes, jewelry, perfume etc.
Nice coffee shop with indoor and outdoor seating, spacious and has a very relaxing atmosphere. Coffee is good, they have a few breakfast items, including bagels if you want to go simple. There's a gift store inside the building and they also sell their roast.
I had high expectations after reading reviews about the friendly staff, but I didn’t find them particularly welcoming. The food wasn’t memorable, but considering the reasonable prices, it wasn’t bad. The space is spacious, and the outdoor area is especially nice, so it might be…
Crema Reviews
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