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Mustard-yellow vehicle side with a black island-shaped Garden Island Coffee logo and a red open sign in the window.
Wood-paneled coffee service counter with an espresso machine, stacked paper cups, pump bottles, and a PASS sign.
Stache Coffee Company bag beside a white cup of black coffee and roasted beans on a round wood board.
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Coffee Shop

Garden Island Coffee

A charming yellow coffee truck in Kapaʻa that excels at creative, flavor-forward specialty drinks—the Ube Latte and MacNut Cold Brew are standout hits.

Kapaʻa, Kauaʻi Google 4.9 (92 ratings)

Drink hereBuy beans
Drink here
Hours listed
Buy beans
Online shop
Farm visit
Not a farm stop
Coffee source
Origin not verified
Character
Hidden gem
DirectionsOfficial website

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The verdict

Field notes

Hidden gem Chill Locals + tourists

A charming yellow coffee truck in Kapaʻa that excels at creative, flavor-forward specialty drinks—the Ube Latte and MacNut Cold Brew are standout hits. It's a perfect stop for those grabbing a drink to take on a stroll or bike ride along the beach path. If you're looking for a full-service indoor cafe with extensive kids' menus, this isn't the spot for you.
KopeMaps, field notes
Where it is
right next to the beach walking path
What's unique
flavor-forward specialty drinks like Ube Latte and MacNut Cold Brew

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. Insta moment

    Unique, colorful drinks like the Ube Latte and 'Salty Wahine' are highly photogenic.

  2. Quick grab

    A coffee truck with 'fast' service and 'no wait' mentioned by multiple reviewers.

  3. Post-surf

    Located near the beach and bike path; reviewers mention grabbing drinks for a stroll.

  4. Specialty coffee

    Praised for 'most unique specialty coffees on the island' and 'innovative' beverage creations.

Receipt

The facts

Size
Smallcharming yellow coffee truck
Wait
Walk right up
Setting
Roadside
Parking
Free parking
Wi-Fi
No
Outdoor seating
Yes
Kid-friendly
Yes
Good for groups
Yes

In their words

The story

Since 2013 our coffees have been sourced and procured by our roasting company. Hand picked at peak ripeness, then roasted to perfection. On top of that hand crafted specialty coffee just taste better in paradise! We pride ourselves on providing organically grown coffees from around the globe. We work with local suppliers and sustainable, micro lot farms to bring you the finest coffee on the beach.

Stewards
unknown
Since
2013
Certified
organically grown

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Photos

Wood-paneled coffee service counter with an espresso machine, stacked paper cups, pump bottles, and a PASS sign.
Stache Coffee Company bag beside a white cup of black coffee and roasted beans on a round wood board.
Mustard-yellow vehicle side with a black island-shaped Garden Island Coffee logo and a red open sign in the window.
Tan coffee trailer with an open service window, menu board, pink counter, stools, plants, and palm trees.
Orange Garden Island Coffee stand with neon open sign, wall logo, menu board, and two drinks on a pink table.
Outdoor picnic tables and closed umbrellas beside colorful food trucks, with a person walking past.
Overhead view of a white cup of coffee with leaf-shaped foam art on a wooden table.
Person seen from behind in an olive shirt with a white island graphic that reads Garden Island Coffee, Kauai, Hawaii.
Yellow coffee trailer service window with a handwritten drink menu, pink counter, plants, and trailer wheels.
A lidded white paper cup sits on a rock, with palm trees, grass, and the ocean behind it.
Lidded white paper cup in a brown Garden Island Coffee sleeve on a pink wooden table.
A hand holds a white cup with a black lid and a Garden Island Coffee sleeve on a beach.

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Common questions

Visiting Garden Island Coffee

What days and hours is Garden Island Coffee open?

Garden Island Coffee is open Tuesday through Saturday, 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM. They are closed on Mondays and Sundays.

Where exactly is Garden Island Coffee, and is it easy to find?

The coffee truck is at 4-1604 Kuhio Hwy in North Kapaʻa on Kauaʻi's east side. It's a yellow truck along the beachfront path, visible from the highway and easy to spot.

What drinks is Garden Island Coffee best known for?

The Ube Latte and MacNut Cold Brew are standout menu items. They also serve a range of hand-crafted specialty espresso drinks alongside fresh baked goods and breakfast sandwiches.

Is this a coffee truck or a brick-and-mortar café?

Garden Island Coffee operates as a coffee truck with outdoor seating. It's a great grab-and-go stop, especially if you're heading out for a walk or bike ride along the Kapaʻa beach path.

Is there free parking nearby?

Yes, free parking is available near the Kuhio Hwy location in Kapaʻa.

Do they roast their own beans, and can I buy beans to take home?

Garden Island Coffee has run its own roasting company since 2013, sourcing organically grown and sustainably sourced beans. Check their website at gardenislandcoffee.com for current retail bean availability.

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