Kauaʻi Coffee Company
870 Halewili Rd, Lihue, HI
Crema's Take
“This sprawling coffee destination on Kauaʻi's south shore transforms a working farm into an immersive experience, where knowledgeable guides like Ginny walk you through the journey from bean to cup with genuine passion and humor. Beyond the excellent pour overs and smooth house roasts, the real magic happens in the thoughtful details—free tastings that let you explore the full lineup, fresh-baked pastries that pair perfectly with your coffee, and that rare combination of educational depth and approachable warmth that makes industry folks and casual road-trippers equally happy to linger on the outdoor patio.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
As someone in the industry, I really appreciated the chance to sample the full lineup. The free tasting is a smart move. While the flavored coffees (like Coconut Caramel) were a bit too sweet for my palate, their Estate Reserve Peaberry is on another level—clean, smooth, with just the right acidity. I grabbed a few bags of beans to take home. The self-guided tour is short but informative. Skip the souvenirs and go straight for the black coffee."
The farm tour was great ! Our tour guide Ginny was a wealth of knowledge having worked for Kauai Coffee for over 15 years. She was passionate about explaining the history of coffee and the innovations Kauai coffee is using now. Support this local business, even if it’s just stopping in to grab a coffee and check out the store for some freshly roasted coffee !
We did the coffee on the brain guided tour. Very informative about coffee origins, growing, beans, roasting and harvesting. Rachel did an outstanding job as our guide. Really enjoyed tasting the different options. And also learned about the peaberry!
We stopped at Kauai Coffee Company in the afternoon and enjoyed the self-guided walking tour. There were samples of coffee and an additional coffee/bakery counter to order food and drinks. The staff were all so kind and helpful. The gift shop had fun finds as well! We did not buy coffee bags to take home but the staff were helping others to do so. There is also a nice deck to sip beverages and enjoy paradise!
We were just driving by and stopped for a lovely surprise. Coffee samples led us to buy other things. Delicious baked goods made fresh daily. The staff were all so friendly and nice.
Crema Reviews
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