Akamai Coffee Co.
1325 S Kihei Rd #100, Kahului, HI
Crema's Take
“This family-owned Maui roaster has earned serious recognition for their smooth, carefully crafted medium roasts that showcase locally grown beans with real depth and character. Baristas here actually know their craft—expect thoughtful cappuccinos and pour overs that deliver on flavor, though be prepared for the popular morning rush and keep food expectations modest if you're after more than pastries and light bites.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused, with a pour-over program. Quick-grab spot. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu.
Google Reviews
The lattes were delicious! The Hawaiian Honey bee flavor was flavorful without being too sweet. The staff were so friendly and my kids also give the muffins 5 stars. Thank you for the best coffee and service while visiting the beautiful Maui for a week!
Finally found a good cappuccino in Kihei. The barista was knowledgeable and the coffee was a medium roast which was smooth with a good aftertaste.
We arrived here for coffee after our midday slump. I have read great reviews about the coffee here on social forums so I was excited to try it. We ordered oat cappuccino and surfer girl special. The roast was so acidic that I couldn’t have more than a few sips of my drink and…
The coffee shop was decent, but the food options were pretty limited and there was a long line up. I ended up going around the corner to Choice Health Bar and found much better choices there. If you’re just looking for just a coffee and maybe a quick scone, this spot works.…
We had two great visits at Akamai Coffee when we were staying in Kihei last month. The family-owned coffee shop (there are three locations in Maui) serves coffee grown on Maui and roasted by Akamai. The Kihei location is spacious with ample seating in a warm, comfortable…
Hands down the best coffee I had in Maui! The beans are truly something else, rich, smooth, and full of flavor. You can tell they put real care into what they serve, and it shows in every sip. We ordered two lattes, one with brown sugar and one with vanilla, and both were…
Crema Reviews
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