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Paia, Maui

A courtyard café reached by walking through a Paia clothing boutique — Hookipa Honey Cream Lattes and cold brew, done with quiet consistency.

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Uluwehi Coffee Farm

Holualoa, Big Island

Five-acre Kona farm in Holualoa with Red Bourbon and SL34 coffee. Book a tour before visiting.

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Paradise Found Estate Coffee

Captain Cook, Big Island

Family-owned 100% Kona estate at 1,950 feet — hand-picked, sun-dried, vacuum-packed right after roasting, and shipped direct.

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Ulu Coffee Farm

Holualoa, Big Island

5.5-acre Holualoa estate practicing regenerative, Mālama ʻāina farming; hand-picks heirloom Kona Typica and small-batch roasts in Chicago.

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Lehuula Farms

Kealakekua, Big Island

Kona estate on Hualalai stewarded by Yulian and Ana Moreno since 1986, featuring heritage coffee plants over 90 years old.

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So'K Coffee Station

Kealakekua, Big Island

A drive-thru trailer open from 4am, serving locally grown and roasted coffee alongside a salted caramel iced breve that earns its reputation.

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Honalo Farm

Holualoa, Big Island

Single-estate 100% Kona farm that grows, processes, and roasts in-house — small-scale, no crowds, and ships direct anywhere.

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Aloha Star 100% Kona Coffee Farms

Captain Cook, Big Island

Family estate in the Kona Belt offering honey-processed Gesha and Typica, hand-roasted on-farm and shipped direct.

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Kiele O Kona Coffee Company

Kailua-Kona, Big Island

Family farm selling 100% estate Kona since 1998 — ships direct, weekday visits only, no tasting-room theatrics.

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Kohola Coffee

Kailua-Kona, Big Island

Weekday-only drive-up truck serving 100% Kona espresso; the ube latte with housemade ube whipped cream is the thing to get.

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Kauaʻi Coffee Company

Kapaʻa, Kauaʻi

America's largest coffee grower — a sprawling Kauai estate offering seed-to-cup tours, tastings, and 100% Hawaiʻi-grown beans.

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Kona Coffee Company

Kealakekua, Big Island

Working-farm roastery in Kealakekua with 100% Kona certification; weekday visits only, ships direct at around $40 for 12 oz.

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White Dog Coffee 100% Kona farm in Captain Cook; the medium roast tastes genuinely of peanut butter and chocolate, and the peaberry is their top-shelf offering.

Konalicious Organic Coffee Estate Certified organic, small-batch Kona from a five-acre Captain Cook farm at 2,346 ft — tours available, ships direct.

La Bodega Grab and Go A Cuban-heritage grab-and-go in Kailua making spice-forward drinks without artificial syrups, open weekday mornings only.

Konaloha Coffee Company Appointment-only 5-acre Kona farm in Captain Cook; owner-led tours cover both coffee and vanilla cultivation.

North Shore Coffee Roasters A working Waialua roastery offering back-room tours with coffee and cacao samples — informative, low-key, and not trying to be a café.

Waipuna Coffee Kurtistown roaster drawing from Kaʻū, Kona, and Puna — three distinct Big Island growing regions — and shipping direct.

Kona Raintree Farms Three-generation estate farm with clean, oil-free medium roasts — top-ten small farm at Kona's Coffee Cultural Festival Cupping Competition.

Hawaiian Cloud Forest Coffee Hamakua family farm with organic coffee grown under native koa shade. Public visits are not confirmed.

Mahina Mele Market Certified-organic 100% Kona farm stand, weekdays only — the macadamia nuts and skincare line are as much the draw as the coffee.

Neko Koneko Cafe Oat-milk cold brews and ceremonial-grade matcha from a genuinely tiny Liliha spot; online ordering makes this a very smooth grab-and-go.

James Bean Coffee Co A one-man Kona farm where the owner walks you through the whole process — cherry picking, drying, roasting — then hands you a cup.

Koana Retail Pour-over bar in Mountain View: strictly black coffee, you smell the beans before ordering, and the Chocolate Lava shot is apparently quite something.

Origin Coffee Roasters Precision specialty roaster in Kihei — applying PNW-caliber technique to Kona, Kaʻū, and Maui beans; ships direct, subscription available.

Moloa'a Bay Coffee Arabica farm in Moloaa's hui since 1998 — four thousand trees, hand-picked and dried on site, open Tuesdays and Thursdays only.

MTZ Kaʻū Coffee Farms Martinez family farm in Pahala growing 100% Kaʻū specialty coffee from Typica cherries in Mauna Loa's volcanic soil since 2021.

Keopu Coffee Farm Small certified-organic Kona farm at 2,200 feet — ships direct, no tours or tasting room; quiet, high-quality, and worth it for the beans.

Drip Studio HNL Specialty Coffee Downtown café with made-to-order single-origin pour-over at 1114 Fort Street Mall.

Rising Kona Coffee Farm Tours Free guided tour of a working Kona farm — seed to cup, coffee samples, a resident cat, and a gate code that makes it feel oddly private.

Llanes Coffee Estates Third-generation family farm roasting 100% certified Kona to order — fairly priced, small-scale, and not trying to be a tourist attraction.

Hog Heaven (Pua'aLani) Coffee Small Hāmākua Coast farm where Mike and Sookyung walk you through cherry to roast — appointments only, six guests maximum.

Kona King Coffee A family-run Kona farm that picks, processes, and roasts on-site — find them Sunday mornings at Pure Green market in Captain Cook.

Kona Earth - 100% Kona Coffee A working Holualoa farm where Steve and Joanie give genuinely personal tours — and the medium roast is as smooth and low-acid as the reviews suggest.

the haven Roadside North Shore stop with creative specialty drinks — Churro Aerocano, Fruit Loops Matcha — open every morning from 6:30am to 2pm.

Huahua Farm Roasted to order at a working farm in Holualoa — if you're close enough, the beans are still warm when you get home.

BerryBird Coffee A small, self-roasting Kona espresso stand in Ali'i Marketplace — husband and wife, certified 100% Kona, excellent dirty coffee.

The Bird's Nest - Craft Coffee Specialty-grade pour-overs and house-made nut milks in a genuinely tiny Haleiwa space — they'll let you taste the drip coffee before you commit.

Pine Village small Farm A reservation-only farm visit in Holualoa where the owners walk you through coffee and cacao trees, then let the cup make the case.

White Nene Coffee Roasters Espresso trailer in Holualoa Village roasting Big Island and Kona coffees; the black sesame miso latte is worth singling out.

Hala Tree Coffee Free farm tours covering washed, honey, and natural processing, with French press flights on the lanai — a proper tree-to-cup education.

Kings Coffee Company Take-out-first café behind the Courtyard Marriott, with 100% Kona pour-over and an ube cold brew that earns its reputation.

Ali'i Coffee Co. Kauai outpost of an Oahu-born chain; creative signature lattes and mochi waffles, Big Island and Kona coffee, open mornings only.

Langenstein Farms, Inc. A small, owner-led Kona farm where John Langenstein gives the tours himself — call ahead; this isn't a drop-in tasting room.

POSITIVE COFFEE A drive-through coffee truck running 48-hour cold brew and local cacao drinks out of a Kapaʻa parking lot — and the quality genuinely holds up.

Garden Island Coffee Yellow coffee truck beside the Kapaʻa beach path — mornings only, flavour-forward specialty drinks, and an Ube Latte that earns its reputation.

Rainbeau Jo's Started as a coffee truck in 2013; now a full shop with organic coffee, inventive bagels, and enough energy to make your hotel lobby feel solemn.

Miranda's Farms Coffee Shop A family-run Kaʻū farm that grows, processes, and roasts on site; the $25 tour covers the full chain — harvesting through tasting panel.

Hawaii's Local Buzz at Paradise Meadows Ka'u coffee farm with self-guided grounds, generous sampling, and an eclectic lineup — macadamia, honey, chocolate — roadside near South Point.

Ride and Grind Cafe A tiny coffee hut in Honolulu's Waikiki food truck rodeo, serving locally roasted lattes and waffled croissant-wiches at shared outdoor tables.

Tradition Coffee Roasters Working roastery in a Kailua industrial park; one-hour guided tastings of Hawaiian-grown Ka'u and Kona coffees led by certified professionals.

Dark Horse Coffee Roasters Espresso bar in a restored Koloa church — medium, fruit-forward roasts, dairy-free Haupia cold foam, and waits that can run thirty minutes at peak.

Ali'i Coffee Co. Roasts on-site in a small Chinatown space, serves Big Island and Kona coffees, and closes at 1 PM daily — plan accordingly.

Hala Tree Cafe Farm-to-cup Kona coffee — grown, processed, and roasted by the same team — served from a balcony overlooking the Windward coast.

Friends and Coffee Four chairs, beans from the adjacent farm, local honey, and a Monday-through-Thursday window — small even by small-town standards.

Makapueo Farms A working family farm on Kona's volcanic slopes — tours run through sister company Menehune Coffee, beans available to ship direct.

Hawaiian Queen Coffee Certified 100% Kona estate shipping beans direct, roasted to order; the peaberry took first place at the 2021 Kona Coffee Cultural Festival cupping.

Country Grounds Coffee Company Drive-thru stand in Waimea built for early-rising working people, with creative flavor-forward drinks topped with a chocolate-covered espresso bean.

Ahualoa Family Farms Store A small Honokaa farm store pairing pour-over Hamakua coffee with house-roasted macadamia nuts; weekdays only, and quite deliberately not a café.

Downtown Coffee Honolulu Roasts Hawaiian beans on-site every Saturday; a small, efficient stop for Kona, Ka'u, and Waialua coffee in downtown Honolulu.

Kona Premium Coffee Company A family-run Kona farm doing everything from cherry to bag in Holualoa — the chocolate-covered Peaberry beans alone are worth the online order.

Rise & Grind Coffee Bar A spacious, design-forward Kailua café with an outdoor lanai, house-made syrups, and creative specialty lattes — best on a weekday morning.

Coffee Girl Aesthetic, creative drinks in a small Hilo mall shop — the ube latte uses real ube, and the menu skews sweet and intentional over traditional.

Ka Lae Coffee Naalehu cafe serving 100% Ka'u coffee grown on the owners' family farm.

Akamai Coffee Co. Drive-thru stand doing proper espresso with 100% Maui-grown beans — small, car-based, and better than it has any right to be.

Island Brew Coffeehouse — Manoa Island Brew Coffeehouse in Manoa has public seating and a communal table, as described on its official branch page.

Kohala Coffee Co. Kona nitro cold brew and a Banana Bread Macchiato worth the detour — spacious café with board games near Waikoloa's golf course.

Cafe Villamor Coffee bar inside a rock climbing gym; small footprint, high-protein açaí bowls with whey protein, and reportedly good cortados.

Pohaku Coffee Family-run Ka'u working farm with a rare light-roast profile; call ahead — they're sometimes at the Wednesday market rather than on-site.

O'o Farm A guided farm-to-table tour at 3,500 feet on Haleakalā — multi-course meal plus orchard walk through Red Catuai and Yellow Cattura.

Sunshower Farms Owner-led cupping sessions at a working high-elevation Holualoa farm, by appointment — goats and sheep included.

Ferrari Coffee Company Family-run Kona roaster since 1981, growing and roasting on a hundred-year-old Holualoa plantation where the microclimate shows in the cup.

Kai Coffee Hawaii Family-run Kalama Valley roaster sourcing from Ka'u, Big Island, and Kona — neighbourhood café pace, mountain views from the patio.

Buddha's Cup Kona Coffee and Tea Farm Buddha's Cup posts tour and tasting hours Monday–Friday 10 AM–4 PM, with the final tour at 3 PM.

Hello Again Hello Again is a daytime Honolulu café, open Monday–Friday 7 AM–4 PM and weekends 9 AM–3 PM.

Moaʻula Kaʻu Cloud Rest Coffee Rare Ka'u peaberry, grown and sold by the family who picked it — a tiny roadside operation in Pahala, so call before you visit.

Kona Farm Direct Coffee A working family farm in Holualoa growing rare Kona varietals, including SL34 and Geisha, with seed-to-cup tours on Sunday afternoons only.

Espresso Mafia A precision espresso bar in Makawao where the technical craft shows up in the cup — the honey cream latte is worth the drive.

Paradise Coffee Roasters Hilo tasting room with free samples, pour-over and cold brew. Open four days a week; reserve private group tastings.

Laulima Farm Fruit Stand Farm-grown coffee and exotic fruit plates on the Road to Hana, with a bamboo grove to sit in while you work out what you're actually tasting.

Luxe Latte Walk-up window in a mini-golf parking lot — the signature latte with vanilla and Hawaiian honey is why people stop here before the airport.

Puna Chocolate Company Farm - Kona Cocoa & Coffee Orchard Tours (by reservation only) Farm tours through Typica, Gesha, Pointu, and Mokka orchards alongside cacao — the guide blends agricultural science with stand-up comedy.

Kuaiwi Farm Kuaiwi Farm offers reserved tours on Wednesdays and Sundays, 10 AM–noon.

Rooster Farms Coffee A certified organic micro-farm in the Kona belt where the owner brews your pour-over himself and walks you through the rows — unpaved road included.

Greenwell Farms Greenwell offers free guided tours daily, with departures every 30 minutes from 8:30 AM to the final 2 PM tour.

Lava Java Coffee Roasters of Maui House-roasted 100% Maui-grown Red Catuai, sourced from upcountry farms and roasted on-site in Kihei since 2008, with direct shipping available.

Kaya's Kawanui Inc Small Kealakekua café serving certified organic Kona coffee alongside a gluten-free and vegan bake case reviewers genuinely rate.

Hawi Coffee Company @Kohala Coffee Mill Proper espresso and breakfast burritos worth the drive, with outdoor lawn seating and live music that draw a real community crowd in Waimea.

Honolulu Coffee — Bishop Street Honolulu Coffee branch at 1001 Bishop Street in downtown Honolulu.

Maui Oma Coffee Roasting Small-batch roaster sourcing from across the Hawaiian islands since 1993; buy direct at the Kahului warehouse for same-day freshness.

Wishing Well Coffee & Tea Organic coffee, açaí, and smoothies in reusable glass jars you get to keep — a Hanalei spot with shave-ice roots going back to 1983.

Bay View Farm Bay View's detailed schedule lists free farm tours Monday–Saturday 10 AM–3 PM, with the store open 10 AM–4 PM.

Island X Hawaii Working roastery inside a historic Waialua sugar mill — free processing tour, Hawaiian coffees across multiple origins, no espresso-bar pretensions.

Maui Chocolate Coffee Tours A private upcountry farm where you pick coffee cherries off the tree and trace both coffee and cacao from seed to cup — by appointment only.

Creature Coffeeshop Creative lattes and fresh pastries in a weekday-only, takeout-focused spot in Kaneohe — open seven to noon, Monday through Friday.

Kalaheo Cafe & Coffee Company Upcountry Kauai roaster-café since 1994; sells Kauai and Hawaiian beans alongside a breakfast that guests return for twice in the same trip.

Hilo Coffee Mill A small working roastery in Mountain View where you can taste Ka'u and Puna coffees before committing to a bag.

The Coffee Shack Twelve tables on a cliff above Kealakekua Bay; 100% Kona coffee, house-made bread, and a thirty-minute wait if you arrive late.

HiCO - Hawaiian Coffee, Kona Coffee Specialty shop in Kealakekua with a drive-thru, known for Hawaiian-flavored lattes — ube cold brew, haupia — and lighter-roast espresso drinks.

Local Joe Peet's-trained roastmaster sourcing Big Island, Hāmākua, Kaʻū, and Kona beans in downtown Honolulu since 2015; ships direct.

Hale Cocoa Cafe Bean-to-bar cacao farm tour on 14 acres in Kainaliu, with on-site Gesha and Mokka coffee varietals — the sipping chocolate is the real draw.

9Bar HNL Good espresso in a tiny Kaka'ako space — the black sesame latte is, if I'm honest, the reason most people come back.

Old Hawaiian Coffee Working Kona farm since 1992; the Sperkas grow, pulp, dry, and roast 100% estate coffee on-site — and process for a dozen neighboring farms.

Mauka Meadows Coffee Farm More botanical garden than coffee tour: a downhill walk through fruit orchards on the Kona belt, finishing with a tasting at an infinity pool.

Hōlualoa Kona Coffee Co Free tour, two roasting methods compared side by side — a small Mon–Thu Kona roastery where the tasting does the explaining.

Mountain Thunder Coffee Plantation Free 20-minute processing tours, a cloud-forest setting on an inactive volcano, and a tasting station — more production site than intimate farm.

Bean About Town — Kaimuki Bean About Town's Kaimuki café at 3538 Waialae Avenue, suite 101. The brand offers pour-over and small-batch roasted coffee.

Bean About Town — Waikiki Bean About Town's Waikiki café at 330 Royal Hawaiian Avenue. The brand offers pour-over; daily hours are 7 AM–2:30 PM.

The Curb Kaimuki Precision espresso and seriously good pastries in a corner Kaimuki spot that becomes a natural wine bar by evening.

Collab Cafe Farm collective roasting, baking sourdough, churning coconut ice cream, and milling matcha all in-house in Kapaʻa — open Wed–Sun until 2 PM.

Lion Coffee — Kalihi Roastery & Cafe Kalani Street café with a dining area and complimentary Wi-Fi. Daily 6:30 AM–3 PM; closed holidays.

Surfers Coffee A nonprofit surf-culture hangout in Wahiawa with leather chairs, outlets at nearly every table, and a pace that's intentionally unhurried.

Hula Daddy Kona Coffee Hula Daddy's visitor centre and tasting room open Monday–Friday 9:30 AM–2:30 PM, excluding holidays.

Aloha Roastery Proper European espresso and genuinely good croissants near Lihue airport — minimalist, product-focused, not a place to linger for hours.

Kauaʻi Coffee Company Free self-guided tour of America's largest coffee farm, with a side-by-side roast tasting to help you decide what to take home.

Java Kai Kapaa House-roasted Red Catuai espresso in a Kilauea boutique hub — get there early; the line forms fast and the Surfer Girl bagel is worth the wait.

Ha Coffee Morning-only grab-and-go in Lihue with creative drinks — the Iced Samoan, cayenne coffee, and matcha draw repeat visitors; closed Sundays.

Kona Rainforest Organic Coffee Farm A certified organic Kona farm running weekday owner-led tours — working plantation, Peaberry to taste, outdoor patio, no weekend hours.

Mokihana Coffee by Small Town A yellow coffee truck in Kapaʻa making its own nut milks and syrups — worth the twenty-minute wait, if you go in knowing that.

Outpost Coffee at Hanalei Market On-site roastery in a local market, pulling specialty espresso from Big Island beans — grab-and-go, no seating, open until 2pm daily.

Alba's Cuban Coladas A tiny roadside cart across from the Upcountry Farmers Market, doing authentic Cuban cafecito — open Friday and Saturday mornings, and they sell out.

Little Fish Coffee Poipu Solid espresso and fluffy bagels in downtown Hanapepe — back patio included, and a calmer alternative to the Poipu location.

Java Kai Kapaa House-roasted Red Catuai served alongside açaí bowls and Mac Nut lattes from a sunny Koloa patio — order online or expect a queue.

Kona Joe Coffee LLC Kona Joe offers a paid facility tour of about 35 minutes, covering coffee growing, processing, roasting, and tasting.

Mauigrown Coffee Co Store Farm-owned store with complimentary roast samples and a veranda; 100% Maui-grown coffee in Lahaina, popular with locals.

Ride and Grind Cafe Pocket-sized take-out spot open 7–1, known for Kona coffee and a waffled croissant-wich with spicy house sauce that regulars keep coming back for.

ChadLou's Coffee Roasters Competition-winning Kaʻu sourcing, owner-led SCA cuppings, and precise pour-overs from a small outdoor roastery-café in Kailua.

Kona Coffee & Tea A 300-acre single-estate Kona farm where you can tour the growing operation, then take your espresso on a terrace with ocean views.

Kona Mountain Coffee — Kona Kailua-Kona coffee and local-goods shop; weekdays 7 AM–6 PM, weekends 8 AM–3 PM.

The Coffee Store In Napili A small Napili café with an on-site bakery — arrive at opening time; the drip coffee is good and the peanut butter bars are worth the trip.

Ali'i Coffee Co. Started at farmers markets in 2014; now house-roasting in Ward Village with Kona pour-overs and a Taro Ube latte worth trying.

Kona Coffee Living History Farm A living museum tracing Kona coffee's Japanese immigrant roots, with farmhouse tours and hands-on history — open Tuesday and Friday only.

TRY Coffee Second-floor lanai spot rotating through serious roasters from Japan, Europe, and the US — pour-overs worth the search.

Kona Lisa Coffee A 100% Kona roaster in Captain Cook with a garden tasting space and owner-led farm tours on Wednesdays and Fridays.

Wailuku Coffee Company Family-run Old Town Wailuku café certified 100% Kona, with a coconut butter coffee worth trying and enough seating to actually stay awhile.

Java Kai Kapaa House-roasted Kauai coffee (Red Catuai) with genuinely good breakfast sandwiches — order online, because the line is real.

HiCO - Hawaiian Coffee, Kona Coffee Creative local-flavored lattes—ube, honey bee pollen—anchored by island-sourced beans, honey, and pastries in a sit-down Kona town café.

Big Island Coffee Roasters Downtown Hilo roastery where you can watch the roast and taste the result in a pour-over flight of Kaʻū and Big Island beans.

Lappert's Hawaii Forty-plus years of small-batch ice cream from Hanapepe, with island-inspired flavors and Hawaiian-grown coffee available to ship.

Kohala Coffee Co. The only drive-thru café in Pāhoa, with spacious board-game-ready seating and 100% Big Island-brewed coffee.

Green World Coffee Farm On-site roastery in Wahiawa with a walk-through coffee garden, free samples, and fresher bags than anything on a tourist gift-shop shelf.

Hawi Coffee Company @Kohala Coffee Mill A seriously dialed-in espresso bar in Hawi town — small, community-anchored, and worth the stop after a Pololu Valley hike.

Daily Whisk Matcha Tiny Kaimuki matcha-and-hojicha bar, bamboo-whisked to order — creative flavor-forward blends, genuinely friendly staff, no seats to speak of.

Akamai Coffee Co. Seed-to-cup Maui coffee roasted on-island, with specialty lattes and a spacious Kihei café that's intentionally wifi-free.

Hawaiian Fresh Roast Coffee Micro-roastery inside the Dole Cannery with a rare Japanese air-roaster and custom roast levels across all major Hawaiian island origins.

Puna Chocolate Company & Cafe Downtown Hilo outpost of a Big Island cacao farm; the mochas combining house cocoa and coffee are genuinely worth the detour.

Kauai Roastery A working production roastery in Hanapepe run by a former President of the Hawaii Coffee Growers Association — small-batch, Hawaii-grown, no café.

Akamai Coffee Co. A Maui-grown roaster where the breakfast menu earns its own visit, and the large lanai softens the wait — there will be a wait.

Kaʻū Coffee Mill Kaʻū-origin coffee roasted in-house and served with real technical depth; the four-sample tasting flights put the region in context.

Kona Mountain Coffee — Waikiki Waikiki shop at Hilton Hawaiian Village for 100% Kona coffee and gifts; open daily 9 AM–7 PM.

Coffee Gallery North Shore roaster sourcing from Ka'u, Kona, and Oahu farms, with a rustic back patio where the resident chickens are part of the experience.

Lions Gate Farms Small, home-based 100% Kona farm run by multiple generations of the same family since 1993; expect macadamia nuts at the kitchen table.

Waialua Estate Coffee and Chocolate Former Dole sugarcane land on the Wahiawa Plateau, now a 155-acre Arabica Typica coffee farm and cacao operation at 700 feet above Oahu's North Shore.

UCC Hawaii A 40-acre Kona estate where the Roastmaster tour lets you roast, grind, and brew your own cup — with a coastline view from the patio.

Ali'i Coffee Co. Big Island and Kona coffee served properly inside a Waikiki hotel — the Taro Ube Latte is the thing reviewers keep coming back for.

Imua Coffee Roasters House-roasted Big Island and Kona beans, an entirely plant-based menu, and a pace that doesn't suit people in a hurry.

Maui Mountain HomeGrown Coffee Bobbie and her mom grow, pick, and roast everything on this Makawao farm — visitors are welcome to show up and pick berries alongside them.

Maui Coffee Roasters Small-batch roastery in Kahului since 1982, serving Ka'u, Kona, and Maui-grown coffees alongside breakfast bagels near OGG airport.

Menehune Coffee Company A 100% Kona farm café open at six, a mile south of the crowds, with a breakfast burrito that's honestly the highlight.

Arvo Cafe Australian-style brunch spot in SALT Kaka'ako; charcoal lattes, loaded avocado toast, outdoor courtyard — open 8am to 2pm daily.

Kai Coffee Hawaii In-house roasting operation on Kapahulu — walk-up only, no seats, and the drip coffee keeps coming up in reviews for a reason.

Royal Kona Coffee Center Free coffee samples, an on-site museum, and a walk-through lava tube — not a combination you'll find at most roasteries.

Aloha Roastery No sign outside, bespoke espresso machine inside — a minimalist Kapaʻa roastery with Kouign Amann and house-roasted beans.

Kona Coffee Purveyors 100% Kona from a farm the owner knows personally; b. patisserie pastries make the line worth it — go after 2pm.

Kaʻū Coffee Mill Free farm tours and tasting samples at a working Kaʻū-origin roastery on the rural southern slopes of Mauna Loa.

Island Brew Coffeehouse 100% Hawaii coffee from Ka'u and the Big Island, roasted weekly by Rusty's Hawaii and poured on a waterfront patio with marina views.

Tropical Farms Macadamia Nuts A Windward Coast roadside stop since 1987 — sample dozens of mac nut flavors, sip free Kona coffee, and crack raw nuts with a rock in the yard.

ARS Cafe and Gelato Small espresso bar with dark-academia decor and local art, walkable from Diamond Head — arrive early before the pastries sell out.

Island Vintage Coffee North Shore roaster sourcing Big Island, Kaʻū, and Kona coffees; known for the Lava Mocha and acai bowls on a patio full of chickens.

Lappert's Hawaii Small-batch Kauai roaster with a Wailea scoop shop; the freshly baked waffle cones are, genuinely, the draw.

VIDA by Sip Me Maui Alley café in Makawao pouring Social Hour Maui roasts with plant-based bakes; still open after 2pm when other Makawao shops close.

Holualoa Garden and Kitchen Farm-to-table dining in a covered garden above Holualoa, with 100% Kona coffee grown on-site — bring time, not your A-to-B itinerary.

Island Vintage Coffee — Royal Hawaiian Center Island Vintage Coffee at Royal Hawaiian Center, open daily 5 AM–10 PM.

Kai Coffee — Hyatt Regency Kai Coffee at Hyatt Regency Waikiki, 2424 Kalakaua Avenue, suite 130. Open daily 6 AM–9 PM.

Hawaiian Aroma Caffe — Ohana East Hawaiian Aroma Caffe at Ohana East on Kaiulani Avenue.

Island Vintage Coffee Spacious West Oahu café-roaster working with Big Island, Ka'ū, and Kona-region beans; live bands on weekends, outdoor seating, free parking.

Kai Coffee — Waikiki Shopping Plaza Kai Coffee's Waikiki Shopping Plaza kiosk at 2250 Kalakaua Avenue. Open daily 6:30 AM–9 PM.

Honolulu Coffee — 1800 Kalākaua Honolulu Coffee branch and roastery at 1800 Kalākaua Avenue.

Island Vintage Coffee Hawaiian-sourced coffee — Ka'u, Kona, Big Island — and açaí bowls topped with edible orchids, inside Whalers Village.

Island Vintage Coffee A Shops at Wailea outpost roasting Big Island, Kaʻū, and Kona coffees — though most visitors come for the frozen Kona mochas and açaí bowls.

Hawaiian Fresh Roast Coffee On-base small-batch roaster; Fred's Japanese siphon brews come with a process walkthrough, and beans ship direct if you can't get through the gate.

Wailuku Coffee Company A family-run, certified 100% Kona shop in Haiku — small space, real wait times, and genuinely useful if you're heading to Hana.

Hanalei Coffee Roasters All-island Hawaiian sourcing on the North Shore; the bakery case rivals the coffee for reasons to queue.

Island Vintage Coffee — Ala Moana Island Vintage Coffee at Ala Moana Center. Open Monday–Saturday 7:30 AM–8 PM and Sunday 7:30 AM–7 PM.

Euram, Inc. dba Hawaiian Paradise Coffee The food-service roaster behind Hawaii's hotel-room coffee — a smooth, consistent blend that ships direct if you want to recreate the memory at home.

Kai Coffee — Alohilani Resort Kai Coffee at ‘Alohilani Resort, 2490 Kalakaua Avenue, suite 131. Open daily 6 AM–9 PM.

Bad Ass Coffee of Maui Bold, beach-adjacent espresso drinks done fast — the coconut mocha and macaroon latte are genuinely good, if you don't mind queuing.

Kona Gold Trading Company Small Kealakekua roaster where, if reviews are anything to go by, the house-baked rum cakes tend to upstage the coffee.

Little Fish Coffee Poipu Organic fair-trade coffee and standout açaí bowls across from the Poipu Marriott — worth the wait, or just order online.

Honolulu Coffee — Ala Moana Honolulu Coffee at Ala Moana Center, Level 3 Ewa Wing. Open daily 9 AM–8 PM.

Honolulu Coffee — Moana Surfrider Honolulu Coffee at the Moana Surfrider, 2365 Kalakaua Avenue. Open daily 5:30 AM–8 PM.

Island Brew Coffeehouse — Ala Moana Island Brew Coffeehouse at Ala Moana Center. Open Monday–Saturday 7:30 AM–8 PM and Sunday 8 AM–7 PM.

Menehune Coffee Company 100% Kona pour-over from a veteran-owned farm, open at 5:30 AM on Ali'i Drive — one of Kona's earliest cups, steps from the seawall.

Kailua Town Coffee Roasters Small-batch roaster since 2010, with Hawaiian and selected international coffees. Arrange tastings first.

Starbucks The reliable drive-thru anchor of Wailuku — app-order ahead and your drink is usually waiting when you pull up.

Honolulu Coffee — Prince Waikiki Honolulu Coffee at Prince Waikiki, 100 Holomoana Street. Posted hours are daily 6 AM–5 PM.

Carta Coffee Free owner-led tours of a six-acre, 100% Kona certified farm in Kealakekua — Scott does the explaining himself, which makes a real difference.

Hawaiian Aroma Caffe At Beachcomber Waikiki Up the escalator inside the Beachcomber, open from 6am with Hawaiian-grown coffee, açaí bowls, and a pool-side perch above Waikiki.

Honolulu Coffee — Sheraton Waikiki Honolulu Coffee counter at 2255 Kalākaua Avenue.

Old Lahaina Coffee Co. - RETAIL COFFEE STORE A Lahaina roaster working with Maui-grown beans; the online shop closes each winter while the team travels to Italy.

Lappert's Hawaii Small-batch roaster and ice cream maker out of Hanapepe, on Kauai for over 40 years; beans ship direct.

Local Joe West Tiny neighborhood café across from Ewa Beach park, with a specialty Audrey Hepburn latte and a vegan burrito worth ordering.

Knots Coffee Roasters. at Queen Kapiolani Hotel Knots Coffee Roasters at Queen Kapiolani Hotel has an open-air terrace. Posted hours are daily 6 AM–4 PM.

Island Vintage Coffee Reliably good drip coffee on the resort strip — a low bar, but they clear it easily — with açaí bowls that may be the real draw.

Honolulu Coffee — Kā‘anapali Honolulu Coffee branch at 200 Nohea Kai Drive in Lahaina.

Ka'u Coffee & Tea Company, LLC A Ka'u-district roaster based in Naalehu; open around the clock, suggesting production-first rather than a drop-in café.

Mauna Lani Coffee Company Strong cold brew and frozen coffee spheres in a polished Waimea café, walking distance from the resort corridor.

Honolulu Coffee — Waikoloa Lagoon Honolulu Coffee counter at 425 Waikoloa Beach Drive in Waikoloa Village.

Hawaiian Aroma Caffe — Ilikai Hawaiian Aroma Caffe at the Ilikai on Ala Moana Boulevard.

Lyman Kona Coffee Farms Eight-acre working farm in the Kona Coffee Belt with an on-site B&B — honest estate coffee, though finding it takes some doing.

Coffees of Hawaii A production roastery with a plantation-side shop; good for stocking up on 100% Moloka'i beans, less so for a sit-down tasting.

Maui Island Coffee Small owner-run roaster on Lahaina's main strip, sourcing from Big Island, Kaʻū, Kona, and Maui — Peaberry and cold brew are the standouts.

Mr. Bean Kona Coffee A one-acre family estate farm producing certified Kona Typica since 2008, with beans to take home and a breakfast spot walkable to Alii Drive.

Island Brew Coffeehouse Family-owned shop serving 100% Hawaiian-grown coffee — Ka'u and Big Island — from a bright, busy perch in Kakaako's Ward Village.

Wolfpack Farms Coffee Working Kona farm at altitude in Holualoa; thin review trail — call ahead to visit, or order online if you'd rather skip the uncertainty.

Koa Coffee Plantation Roaster handling three Hawaiian growing regions — Kona, Ka'u, and Waialua (Oahu) — with competition wins and direct shipping from Captain Cook.

The Coffee Store Production roastery in Haiku-Pauwela with Maui-grown, Big Island, and international lots — tours offered; bring a bag, not a mug.

Royal Islander 100% Kona Coffee - KTL 100% Kona Coffee Farm A small single-estate farm in the Kona Belt that doesn't buy or blend outside cherry — the whole-bean you buy is what they grew.

Maui Estate Coffee Estate-grown Maui coffee from a family homestead in Upcountry Kula at 3,300 feet — ships direct, trees in the ground since 1989.

LBD Coffee, LLC A working coffee farm in Kapaʻa — Hawaii-grown in the literal sense, not the marketing sense.

Nova Coffee Hawaii A Honolulu roaster focused on Big Island-grown coffee, open weekdays — the online store works better for most people anyway.