Tradition Coffee Roasters
905 Kalanianaʻole Hwy #3201, Kailua-Kona, HI
Crema's Take
“Tucked just past the quarry with a charmingly hidden-away location, Tradition Coffee Roasters earns its stellar reputation through meticulously crafted espresso and pour-overs that have people making detours during their vacations. The welcoming, knowledgeable team creates an unhurried atmosphere where you can linger over your cortado or join their immersive "Tour and Tasting" experience, turning a coffee stop into something genuinely memorable. Whether you're grabbing something quick at the bar or settling in for a slow sit, this roastery proves that great coffee shops sell experiences, not just beverages.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused, with a pour-over program. A slow-sit spot, quick-grab. Parking available.
Google Reviews
Tradition Coffee Tour was excellent! Sarah (our tour guide) was so sweet and extremely knowledgeable. We loved learning about the history of the company and all the things she taught us about coffee. The coffee tasting portion was awesome...Sarah had picked some great choices…
Making a stop here as we’re around the east part of the island and trying to get our caffeine of the day. Occupying a space at industrial-alike area, the place somewhat looked like a converted warehouse but did make sense knowing they had the roastery on the spot. We loved the…
The coffee here is amazing! The beans are really great quality and our baristas were fantastic. Sarah was very helpful and let us know about the coffee club online, and was very enthusiastic and knowledgeable about coffee! I really enjoyed talking to her about different origins…
Look for the coffee flag for the turn off just past the quarry. There are a few parking spots right up front and more beyond. Order at the bar and then wait for your drink to be called out. I tried a cortado with macadamia nut milk and an ube muffin. They have several vegan…
A barista at a small cafe in Waikiki recommended we stop by Tradition Coffee Roasters after I gave rave reviews of the cortado made with their beans. I made my partner detour after our visit to the Ho’omaluhia Botanical Gardens and this cafe and roastery in an industrial complex…
Absolutely the best coffee shop I’ve ever been to. To start with the service there is amazing. Super welcoming and friendly. The atmosphere is super casual and relaxed. Finally the coffee there is the best ever. You can tell the owner is passionate about the coffee they sell as…
Crema Reviews
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