Big Island Coffee Roasters

We were from Tokyo. Usually I'm used to that massive concrete jungle, so stumbling into this spot was literally everything. The local, cozy vibes are immaculate. The staff? Absolute sweethearts who actually took the time to explain the menu to me. And let’s talk about the coffee, it’s not giving "basic nitro brew," it actually has its own unique flavor profile that straight up slaps. 10/10 recommend!

When you live on a rural island there's a difference between the best latte on the island and the best latte ever. Big Island Coffee Roasters makes the best latte ever. Locally sources and roasted coffee bean are balanced and delicious. The milk is steamed to perfection and is thick, sweet, and creamy. Add a handmade flavor like vanilla, honey, or pandan and it's just the right amount without over powering your cup. They are consistent and I always look forward to popping in for one.

Loved our visit to Big Island Coffee Roasters! We ordered the pandan latte, mocha latte, chai latte, and egg bites—everything was delicious. The pandan latte was unique and flavorful, and the mocha latte was rich without being too sweet. The chai latte was nicely spiced and comforting, and the egg bites were fresh and satisfying. The space is beautiful and modern, and it’s really cool to see the coffee being roasted on-site. Friendly staff and great quality coffee—definitely a must-stop if you’re on the Big Island!

A really nice Cafe selling authentic Hawaiian Coffee in Hilo downtown. The most interesting part of this cafe is the adjoining coffee roasting area, where early in the morning you can view the coffee roasting process around 9 AM. The coffee is great, while they have a nice large menu for baked items as well. The staff are super nice, very friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. There is plenty of free customer parking in their own lot. The cafe also has clean restrooms for its customers. The ambiance is very chic and has a very controlled level of noise, a lot of people were working out of this cafe during mid day. They also sell a lot of their own coffee beans, grinder coffee, and sachets. They also have a dedicated corner for their own merchandise and items. The cafe is fully wheelchair accessible and they also have a parking spot for such customers right next to the door. Highly recommended if you are in Hilo or have landed or are taking a flight out of Hilo airport.

I liked everything about them. Way better then some major coffee shops. I'd highly recommend it to anyone. Best thing is that they close to their airport so if you just came to Hawaii or leaving Its a must stop. Girls working there are great at their craft. They also have nitro tea which was a nice new thing to try. Definitely recommend the lemon one.