Kohala Coffee Co.
68-1820 Waikoloa Rd APT J101, Waimea, HI
Crema's Take
“Kohala Coffee Co. pulls off that rare combination of serious coffee craft and laid-back local charm, with a pour-over program and cold brew that justifies the trip to Waimea. The vibe is casual and playful—board games scattered around, friendly staff, and affordable Kona beans—making it feel less like a coffee destination and more like the neighborhood spot locals actually want to hang out in, especially if you're pairing your drink with one of their made-to-order sandwiches.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused, with a pour-over program, good cold brew. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Pastries and light food on the menu. Family friendly. Drive-thru.
Google Reviews
One of my go-to’s for working indoors with AC and good wifi. Good parking and restroom options. Fair priced food and drinks. Steady, quick service. Last couple times though, the espresso hasn’t tasted right to me. Will give it another shot. I used to work as a barista and I am…
Very affordable breakfast - one of the cheapest we’ve had on Hawaii for pretty good value too. I enjoyed my blueberry bagel with cream cheese which was no frills and met expectations. The tea was also nicely sweet without being overwhelming. The biscuit was also delicious and…
Feels cold and industrial. What an unwelcoming atmosphere. Staff are not friendly and cold as well. And coffee is clearly cheaper beans than nearby HiCO. This location has so much potential if it were “warmer” and more welcoming. Feels like they want you to leave asap.
Very affordable Kona coffee and freshly made sandwiches. Everything was wonderful and the staff was super helpful. Lots of funny merch and plenty of seating with board games to play too! Great experience!
Both me and my dad ordered different sandwiches that said they would have Swiss cheese and both had American and when we asked about it they said it was Swiss. Incase anyone wants to doubt the assessment of what the cheese was, it was melted into a very creamy thing and tasted…
We weren’t sure what coffee shop to go to while on our trip but thankfully some locals pointed us to Kohala Coffee Co! I drink cold brew so that’s what I ordered and it was so good! They have several different variations of making it so I tried them all, but my favorite was…
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