Hawaiian Vanilla Co.

Hawaiian Vanilla Co.

43-2007 Paauilo Mauka Rd, Waimea, HI

★★★★★4.8(745 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

“Their farm-to-cup vanilla experience is the real draw here—you're not just ordering a coffee, you're getting a guided tour of their own vanilla operation paired with lunch from someone genuinely passionate about the crop. The specialty drinks showcase vanilla in unexpected ways that go beyond the typical coffee shop sweet stuff, and the outdoor setting on working farmland makes it feel like an actual destination rather than a caffeine pit stop. Book the tour with lunch in advance (people regret skipping it), and plan for a slower, more intentional afternoon than your usual coffee run.”

What to expect

Specialty coffee, with creative signature drinks. A slow-sit, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Light food on the menu. Parking available.

ParkingSpecialty drinksOutdoor seatingTraditional drinksMeetingsLight foodSignature drinksSlow sit

Google Reviews

Linda Martin
★★★★★3 weeks ago

Fantastic lunch and guided tour of the vanilla growing at their magical location on the big island. Zachary is an excellent guide! I'd return again to share the experience with other friends and family.

Timothy Harding
★★★★★a month ago

This is an absolute must if you’re on the big island! We did the tasting/tour with Zac. The food, people and atmosphere were all amazing. I’ve cooked with vanilla for many years and now realize I knew nothing about it. I would suggest the tour at minimum if you make the drive…

Leslie M
★★★★★2 months ago

This was such a neat experience, learning all about vanilla and how it's grown and lots about it. Zak was our guide and his passion was electric. He was so knowledgeable and fun! Well worth the drive! The vanilla ice cream was phenomenal!

Garrett Stoneman
★★★★★2 months ago

This is one of the coolest things I’ve done. My groups did the tour with lunch and it was great. The food was delicious and it was cool to see non traditional uses for vanilla. The tour was not physically strenuous and educational. Zachary was our guide and he kept things…

Lisa Rhodes
★★★★★3 months ago

This was so amazing I loved learning about the history and the process. MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A RESERVATION FOR THE LUNCH we missed this opportunity and I know it would have been fabulous. I loved the story that started the dream just shows people that you don’t have to be born…

Caleb
★★★★★4 months ago

The tour was an amazing experience, Zak has so much knowledge and passion about vanilla, as well as a good amount of humour sprinkled in! The meal was quite good overall, my wife loved “the Jimmy” drink and vanilla popcorn recipe. Thank you to the HVC team for the wonderful…

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