Kava Republic
301 Keawe St, Hilo, HI
Crema's Take
“This Hilo institution is a genuine kava bar where passionate staff like Tara and April will guide you through the nuances of traditional Hawaiian ava with real expertise and warmth. While they do serve excellent coffee, the real draw is their carefully sourced local kava served in generous, smoothly-brewed cups that create the perfect soothing escape from island travel fatigue. The relaxed, comfortable atmosphere and genuinely knowledgeable team make this feel less like a transaction and more like discovering a local secret.”
What to expect
Specialty coffee, with creative signature drinks. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings.
Google Reviews
I've been here twice so far. I implore all to come and get their Kava drunk, funk on!! In a good way; The Polynesian way. I write this, not in jest; Nor inebriated. Just a normal & not so normal lad, who accidentally stumbled upon this cool joint in the humidity of the…
Tara was amazing! Gave me and my partner a great education on Kava. So knowledgeable, go say hi to her! And yes, they sell coffee too, but it's a Kava shop, not an espresso shop. Great coffee too!
Excellent Hawaiian Ava. Go there now! What are you waiting for??? April is awesome and has an abundance of knowledge about Kava and Hilo!
Best place for kava we have found yet in our three long trips to the island. Very strong brew, yummy drink options, and at a good price. The servers here are really friendly. They have tons of comfortable seating too if you need a break off your feet. We came back multiple times…
Stopped into Kava Republic on a whim and it was the perfect way to ease into the day after a hectic morning of travel. The environment inside was soothing and the employee helping us out was very accommodating. She offered us samples of the different kava available and…
We actually thought this was a coffee place but the person behind the bar explained to us the types of Kava they have. We ordered the fresh locally grown Awa which was much smoother than other kavas we have tasted in Hawaii previously.
Crema Reviews
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