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Green-roofed Berry Bird coffee kiosk with an open service window, chalkboard menu, and people at the counter.
Light blue floral mug of brown foamy drink on a wood counter beside a steel sink, with a pink phone behind.
A lidded clear plastic cup of coffee with a white foam swirl sits on a pale wood surface.
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BerryBird Coffee

A husband-and-wife team running a high-precision espresso stand in the Ali’i Marketplace, perfect for those who want a truly balanced, specialty-grade cup of Kona coffee.

Kailua-Kona, Big Island Google 5.0 (54 ratings)

Drink hereBuy beansShips direct
Drink here
Hours listed
Buy beans
Whole beanships direct
Farm visit
Not a farm stop
Coffee source
Origin not verified
Character
Hidden gem
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The verdict

Field notes

Hidden gem Chill Locals + tourists

A husband-and-wife team running a high-precision espresso stand in the Ali’i Marketplace, perfect for those who want a truly balanced, specialty-grade cup of Kona coffee. Their signature 'Dirty Coffee' with caramel crisps is a standout, and the real vanilla bean lattes are genuinely impressive. If you're looking for a full-service cafe with indoor seating and a lounge atmosphere, this is a more intimate, open-air stand experience—pick a spot in the market area and enjoy your drink to-go.
KopeMaps, field notes
Where it is
tucked away in the Ali’i Marketplace
What's unique
signature dirty coffee with house-made caramel crisps

Plan the stop

What you can do here

Drink
Plan a cup or tasting
Buy
Whole bean
Tour
Not a farm stop

Who it suits

Best for

  1. Specialty coffee

    Mentions of 'high-precision espresso,' 'pour over,' and 'Kona SL34' indicate a craft-focused approach.

  2. Bean shopping

    Reviews mention picking up 'several bags of their' self-roasted beans to take home.

  3. Quick grab

    An open-air stand in a marketplace with 'quick' service and 'no wait' for take-out.

  4. Chill solo

    Vibe summary describes it as 'intimate' and 'hidden-gem' with 'very quiet' noise levels.

Receipt

The facts

Size
intimate open-air espresso stand
Outdoor seating
No

In their words

The story

Here at BerryBird, we bring the best coffee that we have tasted to the world. Originated from Hawaii, we bring you the Hawaiian aloha from our family to yours. We specialize in Hawaiian coffee, such as the world-famous Kona coffee and the up-and-coming Ka’u coffee. Bring your taste buds on a curated culinary journey across the islands of Hawaii, we’ll help you uncover delightful notes memorable for a lifetime. We believe in the classic tastes that are worth inheriting from the past, but we also embrace the newly discovered 3rd wave coffee that offers a refreshing new branch of roasting style. We don’t just create specialty coffee or single-origin coffee, we offer single estate coffee that is carefully sourced, airfreighted fresh to our roasting source, and roasted to delicious perfection.

Stewards
Matt & Lisa
Varietals
SL34, Red Bourbon, K7, Typica
Certified
100% Kona

60 photos

Photos

Green-roofed Berry Bird coffee kiosk with an open service window, chalkboard menu, and people at the counter.
Light blue floral mug of brown foamy drink on a wood counter beside a steel sink, with a pink phone behind.
A lidded clear plastic cup of coffee with a white foam swirl sits on a pale wood surface.
Clear plastic cup of a light tan iced drink with a white straw, baked pieces on top, and a red Berry Bird logo.
A hand holds a clear cup of iced tan drink heaped with orange flakes, lid open, in front of a door with an OPEN sign.
Small white shop with a green metal roof, open doors, a chalkboard sign, plants, and a person seated inside.
A wooden A-frame chalkboard lists iced and classic coffee drinks with prices on an outdoor patio.
Hands set a silver cylinder on a black grinder beside a chrome espresso machine.
A hand holds a clear cup of light-brown drink with a straw and a golden flaky pastry outside a shop door.
A hand holds a plastic cup of pale drink topped with crispy chips, while a person in a floral shirt stands behind.
A hand holds a clear cup of light brown drink piled with brown crumbles in a sunny parking lot.
Shirtless person in a cap stands on a stone path by pink-flowering trees, green-roofed shops, and a caution sign.

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Common questions

Visiting BerryBird Coffee

What are BerryBird Coffee's hours and are they open on Mondays?

BerryBird Coffee is open Tuesday through Sunday from 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM. They are closed on Mondays, so plan your visit accordingly.

Where exactly is BerryBird Coffee located in Kailua-Kona?

BerryBird operates as an open-air espresso stand at Ali'i Gardens Marketplace on Ali'i Drive. They also have a pop-up at Ho'oulu Artisans Market. It is not an indoor sit-down café.

What Hawaiian coffee origins does BerryBird Coffee carry?

BerryBird sources single-estate Kona and Ka'u beans, both grown in Hawaii. They airfreight beans to their roasting facility to maximize freshness before serving.

Can I buy whole bean coffee to take home or ship to the mainland?

BerryBird's single-origin Kona and Ka'u whole bean coffees are available for purchase at the Ali'i Gardens Marketplace stand. Whether they ship to the mainland is not listed in their current details; visit berrybirdcoffee.com for online ordering options.

What is BerryBird Coffee known for on their menu?

BerryBird is known for their Dirty Coffee with caramel crisps and their real vanilla bean lattes. The menu centers on espresso drinks made with specialty-grade Hawaiian coffee.

What sets BerryBird apart from other Kona coffee spots on Ali'i Drive?

BerryBird is a husband-and-wife-run stand focused on single-estate sourcing and precision espresso rather than high-volume throughput. Their Ka'u offering alongside Kona is also less common among Kailua-Kona cafés.

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