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Three people and a black dog walk on grass in front of a blue and silver arched farm building.
Roasted coffee beans fill a metal Diedrich roaster tray around a stirring arm.
Two-panel photo: hands hold a manual grinder over green coffee beans beside a blue mug of dark liquid and sliced baked pieces.
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Hog Heaven (Pua'aLani) Coffee

A small-scale, owner-led farm on the Hamakua Coast where you can walk the rows and see the process from cherry to roast.

Nīnole, Big Island Google 5.0 (31 ratings)

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The verdict

Field notes

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A small-scale, owner-led farm on the Hamakua Coast where you can walk the rows and see the process from cherry to roast. It's genuinely good for those who want an intimate, unpolished experience with Mike and Sookyung, and the rescue dogs that join the tour. If you're looking for a polished, commercialized tasting room or a quick drop-in cafe stop, this isn't it—this is a working farm visit that requires a drive up the coast.
KopeMaps, field notes
Where it is
eastern slopes of the Hamakua Coast
What's unique
intimate, unpolished tour with rescue dogs and ocean views

Plan the stop

What you can do here

Drink
Tour or tasting stop
Buy
Whole bean + ground
Tour
Book direct

Who it suits

Best for

  1. Farm tour

    Owner-led tours from 'cherry to roast' with dogs, described as a 'must do tour'.

  2. Purposeful outing

    Requires a 'drive up the coast' and is described as a 'worth the trip' destination.

  3. Bean shopping

    Many reviewers mention buying bags of medium and medium-dark roast to take home.

  4. Specialty coffee

    Focus on 'single source coffee production' and detailed roasting process from 'soil through cupping'.

Receipt

The facts

Tour per person
$40.00verified May 2026
Size
Smallsmall-scale, owner-led farm
Setting
Roadside
Parking
Free parking
Pets welcome
Yes
Kid-friendly
Yes
Good for groups
No

In their words

The story

Our name Hog Heaven Coffee has two inspirations — one delicious, one a little wild. The first is the feeling of utter bliss you get from an exceptional cup of coffee. The aroma, the taste, the moment of utter calm it creates - that's Hog Heaven Coffee. The second is a piece of our farm's real history. When we first arrived on the Hamakua Coast, wild boars had other ideas about our coffee orchard — rooting through and taking out several of our trees. With the help of good friends, a new fence, and a lot of determination, we resolved our boar problem and got the farm back on track. In a roundabout way, those wild boars helped name Hog Heaven Coffee. Unlike Kona coffee, which grows in shallow volcanic rock on the dry western slopes of the Big Island, our 100% Hāmākua estate coffee grows at 1,400 feet elevation in rich, moisture-retaining volcanic soil found only on the lush northeast coast. Every cherry is hand-picked at peak ripeness and processed entirely on our farm. Our single origin Hāmākua coffee is never blended with other regions or origins. We roast in small batches to order, ensuring every bag arrives fresher than anything sitting on a store shelf.

Stewards
Mike and Sookyung
Certified
100% Hāmākua
Awards
  • Best Coffee in the Hāmākua District · Hāmākua · 2022
  • Best Coffee in the Hāmākua District · Hāmākua · 2023
  • Best Coffee in the Hāmākua District · Hāmākua · 2024

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Photos

Roasted coffee beans fill a metal Diedrich roaster tray around a stirring arm.
Two-panel photo: hands hold a manual grinder over green coffee beans beside a blue mug of dark liquid and sliced baked pieces.
A hand holds a clear glass mug of dark liquid among coffee leaves and green and red cherries.
Pale coffee beans fill wooden drying trays on black stands inside a bright, windowed room.
Circular collage of Hog Heaven coffee bags, a gray tumbler, and a brown dog in a green branded cap on grass.
A person's hands move through pale coffee beans in a row of wooden trays beside a metal wall.
Coffee trees with red cherries grow in a grassy field above the ocean under a blue sky.
Roasted coffee beans fill a round metal cooling tray with a stirring arm under a red machine panel.
Leafy trees in loose rows on a mowed lawn face a blue ocean under a clear sky.
Three people and a black dog walk on grass in front of a blue and silver arched farm building.
A pale yellow mug of black coffee sits among roasted coffee beans on a wooden table.
A copper Hog Heaven Coffee bag stands upright on green grass with trees behind it.

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Common questions

Visiting Hog Heaven (Pua'aLani) Coffee

What are Hog Heaven Coffee's hours and when is the best time to visit?

The farm is open Monday 10:30 AM–1:00 PM, Tuesday through Saturday 10:30 AM–2:30 PM, and Sunday 11:00 AM–2:00 PM. Hours are more limited than a typical café, so arriving in the late morning gives you the most time. Calling ahead or checking hogheavencoffee.com before your visit is recommended.

Are farm tours available at Hog Heaven, and how do I book one?

Yes, Hog Heaven offers intimate farm-to-cup tours by appointment, limited to 1–6 guests and running approximately one hour. The tour includes a farm walkthrough with owners Mike and Sookyung and a coffee tasting. Book through their website at hogheavencoffee.com.

What makes Hog Heaven's coffee different from other Hawaiian coffees?

Hog Heaven grows 100% Hāmākua-district coffee on their own estate and never blends their beans with off-farm fruit. Every batch is hand-picked and roasted in small batches by owner Mike, an approach that has earned them consistent first-place awards in Hawaii Coffee Association cupping competitions for the Hāmākua District.

Can I buy coffee beans at the farm or ship them to the mainland?

Yes, Hog Heaven sells beans directly and ships to the mainland. Both options are available through their website, and you can also pick up bags during a farm visit or tour.

Is Hog Heaven Coffee dog-friendly?

Yes, the farm is pet-friendly. The owners' rescue dogs are known to join tours, which adds to the relaxed, informal atmosphere of the visit.

Where is Hog Heaven Coffee located, and is parking available?

Hog Heaven is on the Hāmākua Coast of the Big Island at 32-431 Piha Kahuku Rd, Nīnole. Free parking is available on site; reaching the farm requires a drive up the coast, so budget extra travel time.

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