Waimea Coffee Company
65-1279 Kawaihae Rd, Waimea, HI
Crema's Take
“Tucked away in Waimea, this espresso-focused café nails the fundamentals with expertly crafted pour-overs and cold brews while also excelling at creative specials like iced Vietnamese coffee and genuinely excellent chai lattes that keep locals and visitors equally devoted. Beyond the serious coffee, the vibe is undeniably cool—think curated playlists and a relaxed aesthetic that makes it feel less like a tourist stop and more like discovering a well-kept secret, especially when paired with their fresh-baked bagels and locally-inspired treats like Kona coconut shortbread.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused, good cold brew. Slow-sit spot. Pastries and light food on the menu.
Google Reviews
Great iced coffee and breakfast bagel, but the burrito was absolutely the best! We also tried one of their baked goods (a peach bar), and it was amazing. Super friendly service, though I believe the breakfast items are made from scratch, so plan for a few minutes to get your…
My favorite coffee spot on the island. They also offer a wonderful selection of baked goods, sandwiches, bagels, burritos and other tasty treats. The staff are terrific-- friendly and efficient. There are a small number of tables inside or you can grab a table or bench outside…
We stopped here every time we're in Waimea for coffee and snacks. Great selection of drinks, light breakfast and lunch options. I had the loaded everything bagel this morning with fresh Lox and all the trimmings. Delicious.
I feel so fortunate that this little gem was only a 10 minute drive from the home we were staying in! I got an iced Vietnamese coffee, which was one of their specials at the time, and it was delicious. I also really enjoyed the breakfast burrito and general vibes of this place.…
Waimea Coffee has amazing vibes and seriously great coffee. I ordered the macadamia nut café latte and it was awesome — smooth, flavorful, and the latte art was on point. Super Instagrammable. But what really stole the show was the breakfast burrito melt. I loved it. It came…
My favorite cafe experience on the island. I loved the menu it consisted of Proper coffee and they know how to coffee. In addition to that they feature smoothies, pastries and light bites. We ended up picking up a few of their beans that they retail. All in all, best cafe on…
Crema Reviews
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