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Shop entrance with Friends + Coffee signs, an OPEN board, a surfboard, a wooden bench, and potted plants.
A cupcake with speckled white frosting and a dark sandwich cookie in a clear plastic container.
Close-up of a Coffees of Hawaii bag labeled Hawaiian Espresso, dark roast whole-bean, 5 lb.
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Coffee Shop

Friends and Coffee

A cozy, community-focused spot in Kualapuu where the hospitality is as warm as the coffee.

Kualapuu, Molokaʻi Google 4.8 (35 ratings)

Drink here
Drink here
Hours listed
Buy beans
Check before buying
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 cozy, community-focused spot in Kualapuu where the hospitality is as warm as the coffee. It's genuinely good for those seeking a local Molokai experience, featuring beans from the farm next door and honey from the island. If you're looking for a polished, high-capacity boutique cafe with plenty of seating, this isn't it—seating is very limited, and the same slow-paced, community vibe is the best part of the {// a bit more specific to the draw})
KopeMaps, field notes
Where it is
across from a huge romantic tree
What's unique
uses Molokai beans from the farm next door and local honey

Plan the stop

What you can do here

Drink
Plan a cup or tasting
Buy
Check before buying
Tour
Not a farm stop

Who it suits

Best for

  1. Purposeful outing

    Worth the drive for local beans and as a stop on the way to the museum.

  2. Specialty coffee

    Uses local Molokai beans from the farm next door; praised by a barista reviewer.

  3. Chill solo

    Quiet, community-focused vibe with staff who make you feel like family.

  4. Quick grab

    Many reviews mention stopping in for take-out on the way to the airport or beach.

Receipt

The facts

Size
Smallvery limited seating, only 4 chairs
Wait
Walk right up
Setting
Roadside
Parking
Free parking
Outdoor seating
Yes
Good for groups
No

27 photos

Photos

Shop entrance with Friends + Coffee signs, an OPEN board, a surfboard, a wooden bench, and potted plants.
A cupcake with speckled white frosting and a dark sandwich cookie in a clear plastic container.
Close-up of a Coffees of Hawaii bag labeled Hawaiian Espresso, dark roast whole-bean, 5 lb.
Orange surfboard signs reading Friends + Coffee and Wellness in Motion hang from a white shop porch.
A hand holds a yellow cupcake with white frosting and colorful sprinkles in an open clear plastic container.
A hand holds a clear cup of brown iced drink above two grilled sandwiches inside a vehicle.
An orange surfboard holds a vertical OPEN sign next to a Friends + Coffee board and a potted plant outside a shop.
A grilled sandwich on foil and checkered paper sits between two paper cups of dark liquid on a metal outdoor table.
Service counter with a chalkboard food menu, a card reader, and a person behind the wood partition.
Four hands raise brown, pale green, and orange drinks in cups on a lawn under a large tree.
A brown and gold outdoor sign reading KUALAPU'U CENTER stands on posts among trees and shrubs.
Gravel lot under a large spreading tree, with a silver SUV parked and a house behind hedges.

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Common questions

Visiting Friends and Coffee

What are Friends and Coffee's hours?

Friends and Coffee is open Monday through Thursday, 7:30 AM to 1:00 PM. The shop is closed Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, so weekday morning visits are your only option.

Is there parking at Friends and Coffee?

Free parking is available at the shop on Kalae Hwy in Kualapuu. Arriving by car is the most straightforward approach given the rural location.

Is Friends and Coffee a good spot for remote work?

The atmosphere is quiet and community-focused, which suits solo work. Seating is very limited, though, so extended sessions may be difficult if the shop fills up.

Is there outdoor seating?

Yes, Friends and Coffee has outdoor seating. Given how limited the indoor seating is, the outdoor area is worth considering on a pleasant Molokai morning.

What makes Friends and Coffee stand out on Molokai?

The shop sources beans from the farm next door and features honey from the island, giving it a genuinely hyper-local character. The slow-paced, community-oriented vibe reflects the rhythm of Molokai itself.

Should I arrive early, and what days are best?

Arriving close to the 7:30 AM opening on a weekday is your best bet, since seating is very limited and the shop closes at 1:00 PM. Friday through Sunday the shop is closed entirely.

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