Hualalai Trading Company

Hualalai Trading Company

72-100 Kaupulehu Dr, Kailua-Kona, HI

★★★★★4.6(92 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

Tucked away from Kona's hustle, this spot trades tourist crowds for genuine quiet—perfect if you're seeking a peaceful morning with family or friends rather than a quick caffeine fix. Their pastries and quiches are genuinely delicious, and while the prices lean resort-style, locals and visitors alike appreciate the calm vibe and thoughtful gift shop that makes it feel more like discovering a neighborhood gem than hitting a chain. Fair warning: their 100% Kona coffee is pricey because of its provenance, not because it'll blow your mind, but the overall experience of lingering here makes it worthwhile.

What to expect

Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit spot, quick-grab. Pastries and light food on the menu. Family friendly.

Light foodSlow sitTraditional drinksPastriesQuick grabFamily friendly

Google Reviews

WildFire Ninja
★★★★★a month ago

Still a great place to eat, get your espresso fix and buy other goodies. Our go-to place to eat and chill in the mornin We like to come here for breakfast and eat their delicious PB&J Açaí bowl. Paris well with their Lattes. Yummy. They have pastries and malasadas too. Pretty…

Alex M
★★★★3 months ago

The staff inside act like they don’t want to be there and outside is dirty full of birds and bird poop. You clear your own table and put dishes in a bin for staff to not even clean it, attracting tons of birds to eat on it. The place is a disaster. Years ago it was enjoyable.…

AJ O (Just Coffee)
★★★★★5 months ago

Ok Coffee 😑. Kona 100% med-dark roast. Kona coffee isn't expensive because it tastes great. It's expensive because it's a US product. The sooner you realize this and not have any expectations, the less disappointed you'd be. Another one scratched off the list in my search for…

Quatia Osorio
★★★★★3 months ago

Great variety of grab and go eats, bevs, and nice little gift shop.

Amy Chase Penick
★★★★★10 months ago

Definitely resort prices!! We spent $100 for 2 coffees, 2 meals, and 2 bakery items. Maybe "cheaper" compared to something else nearby, but heads up. Everything is delicious though - creamy quiche, refreshing acai bowl, and an extremely well-balanced mocha. And helpful staff!

Nima Aleagha
★★★★★8 months ago

It is a little off your usual place but it really worth to come. Enjoyed the vibe a lot

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