Royal Kona Coffee Center

83-5427 Mamalahoa Hwy, Kailua-Kona, HI

★★★★★4.5(347 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

“Nestled in Kailua-Kona, this working coffee mill and museum offers an immersive experience beyond the cup, where you can explore the story of local Kona coffee cultivation while sipping thoughtfully prepared pour-overs in a genuinely relaxed, family-friendly setting. The laid-back vibe and free coffee tastings make it feel like a genuine discovery rather than a tourist checkbox, especially appreciated by visitors who time their Big Island trip around stopping here. Fair warning: quality can be inconsistent between batches, so chat with the staff about their current roasts before committing to beans for home.”

What to expect

Espresso-focused, with a pour-over program. A slow-sit spot, outdoor seating. Family friendly. Parking available.

Traditional drinksFamily friendlyParkingPour overCraft espressoSlow sitOutdoor seating

Google Reviews

Michael Ross

★★★★★2 weeks ago

AS OF JUNE 10, 2026. Place is CLOSED. RED DANGER TAPE + YELLOW CAUTION TAPE & CLOSED signs all over building, stairs, walkways and every door. Not sure why. No explanation given. (Maybe the Bldg is slowly sliding down the hillside and is condemned... dunno.) Don't want to…

Deise Odong

★★★★★a month ago

I really wanted to have a great time here, but the visit was a bit of a letdown. The property itself is beautiful, but the service was quite slow and I felt like I was being rushed through everything, which took away from the relaxed atmosphere I was hoping for. The coffee was…

R T

★★★★★3 months ago

This is one of the most wonderful surprises of the island that we encountered. I had this place on my itinerary, and rightfully so. It is a very chill, relaxing coffee shop, mill, and museum. The museum portion is free. There are a lot of tables on which to sit and enjoy a…

Biffy K

★★★★★4 months ago

We stopped here on Christmas Day. Most other coffee farms were closed, so we were very lucky this place was open as it fit our itinerary perfectly. I hesitated to buy the Peaberry beans because they were about double the price of regular beans, but I am so glad I did! They were…

Rod Timbrook

★★★★★6 months ago

Purchased Cherry Hill Kona coffee in Kailua next to Fish Hopper restaurant. Old, dry beans, no color to beans, no sheen,, terrible, terrible, terrible. Tasted like warm water. I don’t know what the product should taste like.

Dryelli alexia

★★★★★6 months ago

They have an amazing place, the coffee is amazing and the prices are good. The view was amazing, was the best coffee place I have been so far. Also the lava tube is a great and free experience, they are awesome. Also they have a place inside with historical items and is so…