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White coffee stand exterior with a pink akamai coffee co. sign and a person at the service window.
A hand holds a lidded plastic cup of iced tan drink with a white straw and a green leaf mark.
White cup of coffee with fern-shaped foam art on a saucer; the cup reads akamai coffee co, with a yellow-green flower behind.
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Roaster

Akamai Coffee Co.

Tucked away in a Home Depot parking lot, this drive-thru stand is genuinely good for high-end espresso and signature drinks like the Honeybee and NOLA.

Kahului, Maui Google 4.8 (314 ratings)

Drink hereBuy beansShips direct
Drink here
Hours listed
Buy beans
Online shopships direct
Farm visit
Not a farm stop
Coffee source
Origin not verified
Character
Worth the line
DirectionsOfficial websiteShop coffee

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The verdict

Field notes

Worth the line Bustling Locals + tourists

Tucked away in a Home Depot parking lot, this drive-thru stand is genuinely good for high-end espresso and signature drinks like the Honeybee and NOLA. It's a favorite for those landing at the airport and needing a high-quality caffeine hit before heading to their hotel. If you're looking for a place to sit, linger, and soak in the same atmosphere as a traditional cafe, this isn't it—it's a high-efficiency, car-based experience.
KopeMaps, field notes
Which one is this?
the high-efficiency drive-thru — skip the Kihei cafes for speed
Where it is
tucked away in a Home Depot parking lot
What's unique
high-end espresso from a car-based coffee truck
When to go
immediately after landing at the airport

Plan the stop

What you can do here

Drink
Plan a cup or tasting
Buy
Online shop
Tour
Not a farm stop

Who it suits

Best for

  1. Quick grab

    A high-efficiency drive-thru stand in a parking lot, perfect for 'fast and efficient' stops.

  2. Specialty coffee

    Reviews highlight 'next-level quality' espresso and 'connoisseurs' who prefer it over Starbucks.

  3. Purposeful outing

    Visitors describe it as 'worth going a little out of your way' and a 'must-visit' destination.

Receipt

The facts

Size
Tinytiny drive-through stand
Wait
Long line
Setting
Standalone
Parking
Free parking
Wi-Fi
No
Outdoor seating
No
Drive-through
Yes
Pets welcome
No

Same brand

The other Akamai Coffee Co.s

Not every branch is the same. Pick the one that fits the day.

Brand page

Akamai Coffee Co.

Location 01 · Worth the line Kihei, Maui

the full-service Wailea branch — choose this for the food and patio, not just coffee

Akamai Coffee Co.

Location 02 · Worth the line Kihei, Maui

the full cafe experience — unlike the Kahului drive-thru stand

Brand page

In their words

The story

Akamai Coffee Co. is excited to offer 100% Maui coffees. Hawaii is uniquely the only place in the United States where coffee is grown for general consumption, and Maui has been begun to establish itself as a true treasure in the coffee world. Roasting is an essential part of the seed-to-cup process to get the finest tasting coffee into your cup. Our Roasters Akamai Coffee Co. have spent countless hours fine-tuning our Maui coffees to get the highest quality flavor notes and profiles in each and every batch to become Maui's best coffee.

Varietals
Maui Mokka
Awards
  • Best Coffee in the State of Hawaii · Maui Mokka · 2014

88 photos

Photos

White coffee stand exterior with a pink akamai coffee co. sign and a person at the service window.
A hand holds a lidded plastic cup of iced tan drink with a white straw and a green leaf mark.
White cup of coffee with fern-shaped foam art on a saucer; the cup reads akamai coffee co, with a yellow-green flower behind.
Weathered wooden chalkboard menu for akamai Coffee Roasters mounted on a wood-sided wall.
A hand holds a lidded plastic cup of iced drink in front of a DRIVE THRU COFFEE stand.
Exterior of a small white and wood coffee shop with a pink akamai coffee co. sign and string lights.
Pink Akamai Coffee Co. sign and round logo on a white exterior wall under string lights.
Akamai Coffee storefront with white siding, glass double doors, number 2201, and a person standing at the door.
Wooden drive-thru coffee stand with a pink DRIVE THRU COFFEE sign, a white SUV, and a black tank, seen from a car.
A hand holds a lidded paper cup with a tropical sleeve in front of the Akamai Coffee Co. shop.
Akamai Coffee menu board lists espresso drinks, cold brews, non-coffee options, and food with prices.
Two lidded paper cups with Akamai sleeves and white plumeria sit on a car dashboard, mountains outside.

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Common questions

Visiting Akamai Coffee Co.

What are Akamai Coffee Co.'s hours in Kahului?

Open Monday through Saturday from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and Sunday from 6:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

Is Akamai Coffee Co. a drive-through?

Yes, the Kahului location operates as a drive-through stand, making it a fast and convenient stop — no need to get out of your car.

What coffee do they use and what are their signature drinks?

Akamai uses 100% Maui-grown beans sourced from local farmers and roasted in-house. Standout drinks include the Hawaiian Honey Bee espresso drink and the NOLA cold brew.

Can I buy beans or have them shipped to the mainland?

Beans are available for purchase at the counter at the Kahului location. For online ordering and whether they ship to the mainland, visit akamaicoffee.com.

Is there seating or wifi at the Kahului location?

No — the Kahului spot is a drive-through stand with no indoor seating and no wifi. Their Wailea location offers a fuller cafe experience if you need somewhere to sit.

Has Akamai Coffee won any awards?

Yes, Akamai Coffee has received multiple 'Aipono and MauiTime awards for Best Coffee Shop and Best Roaster on Maui.

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