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ChadLou's Coffee Roasters lettering on a dark storefront window, with patio umbrella, wood rail, and a leafy plant.
Roasted coffee beans fill a round metal tray, with a perforated screen and blurred equipment behind them.
Amber and clear glasses, a spoon, and papers sit on a stone counter while a person stands blurred in the doorway.
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Roaster · Tours

ChadLou's Coffee Roasters

A high-precision roaster in Kailua where the focus is squarely on the bean.

Kailua, Oʻahu Google 4.6 (311 ratings)

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Boutique
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The verdict

Field notes

Upscale boutique Chill Locals + tourists

A high-precision roaster in Kailua where the focus is squarely on the bean. It's genuinely good for the coffee aficionado who wants a precise pour-over or a specialized latte like the Honu, and those who want to dive deep with an owner-led cupping session. If you're looking for a cozy indoor lounge to settle in for the afternoon, or if you want a high-end matcha, head somewhere else in town.
KopeMaps, field notes
Where it is
on the corner of a boutique shopping street
What's unique
owner-led SCA cupping sessions and high-precision pour-overs

Plan the stop

What you can do here

Drink
Plan a cup or tasting
Buy
Online shop
Tour
Tours offered

Who it suits

Best for

  1. Specialty coffee

    Focus on 'high-precision' roasting, single-origin pour-overs, and SCA cupping sessions with the owner.

  2. Bean shopping

    A dedicated roaster with 'coffee packs' available for purchase to take home.

  3. Quick grab

    Reviews mention 'fast' takeout via the pickup counter and 'quick coffee breaks'.

  4. Date spot

    Described as 'adorable' and a 'great place to meet friends for a coffee date'.

Receipt

The facts

Size
Smallno inside seating, outdoor lanai only
Wait
Walk right up
Setting
Standalone
Parking
Street parking
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor seating
Yes
Kid-friendly
Yes

In their words

The story

Hawaiì Roots • Devoted to the Cup. Sourced from award-winning șohana farms across the islands, roasted with care at our Kailua roastery and coffee bar on Oșahu.

Awards
  • 1st PLACE WINNER Hawaiì Coffee Association Statewide Cupping Competition · 100% Kașu · 2025
  • 2nd PLACE WINNER Hawaiì Coffee Association Statewide Cupping Competition · 100% Kașu · 2025
  • name · 100% Kona · 2025

133 photos

Photos

Roasted coffee beans fill a round metal tray, with a perforated screen and blurred equipment behind them.
Amber and clear glasses, a spoon, and papers sit on a stone counter while a person stands blurred in the doorway.
ChadLou's Coffee Roasters lettering on a dark storefront window, with patio umbrella, wood rail, and a leafy plant.
ChadLou's sign on a brick storefront, with sidewalk tables and chairs beside large windows.
A lidded paper cup and a clear cup of iced tan drink sit on a marble table outside a shop window.
A person pours water from a gooseneck kettle into a paper filter of coffee grounds on a scale.
A closed bag labeled ChadLou's coffee roasters, Kailua, Hawaii, 340 g | 12 oz net weight.
A person in a cap and striped shirt pours from a white gooseneck kettle into a cup on a scale.
Two workers inside a coffee shop: one handles a metal pitcher at an espresso machine, and one stands by a roaster among stacked cups, bins, and sacks.
Street-facing shopfront with an OLIVE clothing window, a Cafe Kopi sign, door number 45, and sidewalk tables.
Wooden coffee-bar counter with an espresso machine, grinder, letter-board menu, baked goods, and burlap sacks.
Teal ChadLou's Calabash Coffee bag and a dark ChadLou's bag sit on a metal rack.

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Common questions

Visiting ChadLou's Coffee Roasters

What are ChadLou's Coffee Roasters' hours?

ChadLou's is open 6:30 AM–4:00 PM seven days a week.

Do they roast coffee on-site?

Yes, they roast in-house using a San Franciscan SF-25 roaster, so freshly roasted beans are typically available for purchase.

What coffee origins do they specialize in?

ChadLou's sources 100% Hawaiian beans directly from farms in Kona and Ka'u, often from award-winning growers who use sustainable and regenerative organic farming practices.

Can I do a tasting or cupping session?

Yes, the roastery offers coffee tastings with their team for a farm-to-cup experience. Check chadlouscoffeeroasters.com for availability and scheduling.

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

Yes—beans are available in-store and they ship directly to the mainland. Subscription options are also offered.

Is there parking at the Hoolai Street location in Kailua?

Street parking is available near the Hoolai Street address—there is no dedicated lot, so plan a few minutes to find a spot.

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