Java Kai /// Kōloa
5356 Koloa Rd, Lihue, HI
Crema's Take
“Nestled in Kōloa with oceanside charm, Java Kai captures the essence of a true Hawaiian morning with roosters crowing, perfect weather for outdoor sipping, and that genuine "Taste of Aloha" vibe that keeps locals and visitors returning. Beyond their excellent cold brews and specialty drinks like the beloved Maui Mocha, they've earned real loyalty for thoughtful touches—accommodating gluten-free diets, offering creative vegan options, and serving standout breakfast fare like French toast with pineapple and breakfast burritos that justify the visit alone.”
What to expect
Cold brew standout. A slow-sit, quick-grab spot, outdoor seating. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
The location of this place is absolutely beautiful and definitely the highlight. We ordered the power bowl and the breakfast burrito both were good, fresh, and on the healthier side. Nothing particularly outstanding in terms of flavor, but still a solid choice overall,…
If you’re the kind of person who plans their morning around a great cup of coffee, this spot hits the mark more often than not. Java Kai has that laid-back island energy, but it takes its coffee seriously, which isn’t always the case in beach towns. The espresso is rich and…
I ordered the macadamia nut latte and the strawberry matcha. The Mac nut latte was delicious! Not too sweet. Subtle Mac nut flavor. Rich and creamy. The strawberry matcha wasn’t super sweet. They do have simple syrup on the cart if you like yours sweeter. It was great for me.
Mac iced Latte and Maui Mocha for the win. What a neat spot to enjoy some coffee outside in the perfect paradise morning weather. Roosters crowing reminds us it is still morning. Taste of Aloha. So many other items to choose from. We will be a repeat visitor while here.
Great little coffee shop serving breakfast and lunch. My wife has a gluten allergy, and they were fantastic about accommodating her. We had the turkey club on gluten-free bread, easily a 10/10. The purple potato salad was delicious, and the lemon lilikoi poppy seed muffin was…
Java Kai is a great stop for coffee and smoothies especially if you’re vegan. They have solid vegan options for drinks and everything we tried on that front was really good. That said I do wish they had more vegan bakery and pastry options. On some days there were no vegan…
Crema Reviews
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