Coffee Notes

Coffee Notes

116 Keawe St, Hilo, HI

★★★★★4.6(70 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

Tucked into Hilo, this bright yet cozy café pulls off the rare trick of being both a serious espresso destination and a genuine community gathering spot, complete with local musicians playing during their accordion brunches. The thoughtfully decorated space pairs impeccable coffees—reviewers rave about everything from cortados to affogatos—with fresh, inventive food like avocado toast and egg-hummus plates that match the care you'll taste in every cup.

What to expect

Espresso-focused. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu.

Slow sitCraft espressoLight foodPastriesMeetingsFull breakfastSpecialty drinksTraditional drinks

Google Reviews

Char char Heheh
★★★★★2 weeks ago

I got a cold brew with a splash of soy milk and honey, and the caprese sandwich. The cold brew was the best I have had, with smooth notes of chocolate. I learned from the very knowledgeable baristas that it is a half kona half ka'u blend, making it very high quality, reflected…

Mckenzie Jo
★★★★★2 weeks ago

I got a vanilla iced latte and a Nutella toast. The flavors taste fresh and clean. Not artificial like other vanilla flavorings that I’ve had. The bread was fresh and I could tell that it was sourced from a local business rather than a big corporation. I commend the staff for…

Matthias K
★★★★★2 months ago

We had a Cortado, Latte, Avocado Toast the Lone Star and everything was top notch but especially the coffees. Barista++ Thanks so much and highly recommend.

Tj Myc
★★★★5 months ago

Tried the Affogato for the first time and absolutely loved it. We also ordered the Hilo Sunrise along with the egg, avocado, and hummus plate, and everything was fresh and enjoyable. The food overall was great. The only downside is that there aren’t many dairy-free options…

Danya Weber
★★★★★6 months ago

Came for accordion brunch! First time at Coffee Notes and was very pleased with the ambiance and food. I love that they invite local musicians to play here. Shared a couple bagel sandwiches with friends— everything was delicious. Dragonfruit soda and cold brew were great too.…

Scott Perkins
★★★★★7 months ago

Best coffee I’ve had on the big island, by far! Super happy that this new spot exists. It’s bright but cozy inside, thoughtfully decorated, a 12 out of 10 perfect cappuccino & friendly staff. I mean just look at it… you need to go here and try one. Simple cafe snack menu, and…

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