HiCO - Hawaiian Coffee, Kona Coffee
74-5599 Pawai Pl #B3, Kailua-Kona, HI
Crema's Take
“HiCO is a beloved Kona-side institution that sources beans directly from Hawaiian farms, with their signature Kona blend cold brew and creative drinks like the ube white chocolate mocha earning devoted fans who return daily during their vacations. The bright, welcoming space strikes that rare balance of being both a serious espresso destination and a comfortable laptop-friendly hangout where the genuinely friendly staff make you feel at home, whether you're lingering over breakfast or settling in for work. It's clearly become the local gathering spot in a charming area full of other favorites, offering that authentic Hawaiian coffee experience you simply can't replicate anywhere else.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused, with creative signature drinks, good cold brew. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast and light food on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
We got the haupia latte, loaded spam, and a prosciutto toast, ALL SO DELICIOUS!!! The cafe is so welcoming, we loved the outdoor sitting area. Lots of parking spaces in the plaza parking lot.
We ended up coming here three mornings in a row during our trip, it’s easily the best spot for coffee and breakfast in the area! They open at 6:30 AM, which is perfect if you’re trying to get an early start. Between the Ube Cold Brew, Ube Matcha, and Ube Latte, the latte was…
We came here 4 times while visiting Hawaii! This place makes amazing matcha lattes and has seasonal options too! I tried their lilikoi cheesecake matcha and it was so good. My husband also tried their lattes and enjoyed the taste of the coffee very much. One of the times we…
Very popular coffee, breakfast, brunch spot. I'm a nice area with other local favorites and shops. Good selection of coffee, lattes and specialty drinks. Food looked great and people told us it's great, although I didn't try any. Can be fairly busy but moves along steadily
We have had our morning coffee here every day of our vacation so far, and it has been phenomenal every time. The ube white chocolate mocha is out of this world, and my husband loves the Kona blend cold brew. All the toasts we have had have also been incredible—the banana toast…
Got the Ube Latte and an Americano and both were wonderful! My only wish was that I asked for my latte extra hot as, it was cooler than I am used to. It wasn’t too sweet and nicely pairs with the espresso. They do up charge for pure Kona Espresso but, it was still well balanced…
Crema Reviews
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