A family-run operation in Naalehu that excels at showcasing the nuance of Ka'u coffee, offering everything from AeroPress brews to custom roast levels for your espresso. It's a perfect stop for those who want a high-quality, farm-to-cup experience without the crowds of the bakery across the street. If you're looking for a full meal or a massive menu of food, head to the bakery instead; this is a place for the coffee purist and the slow-down-and-sip moment.
Offers AeroPress, custom roast levels, and 'top tier equipment' like the La Maruzzo machine.
Reviews mention buying bags of 100% Ka'u beans to take home.
Visitors 'drive out of their way' and detour here while visiting Volcanoes NP.
Vibe summary describes it as a 'slow-down-and-sip moment' with a 'very quiet' atmosphere.
In 2013 Kate Haynes and her mom Marla MacCasland started a coffee shop called Ka Lae Coffee Flower Farm Café. For so many years this coffee shop was a place for the people of our area to gather and connect. It became an iconic part of South Point and the Ka’u region. In the Spring of 2020, Luke and Chauntelle, a small local family, also friends of Kate, her husband TJ, and the MacCasland family got offered the opportunity to continue operating Ka Lae Coffee Shop. They were able to find an amazing space in Naalehu to continue operating Ka Lae Coffee from. The Ka Lae Coffee Shop has now been able to buy and use 100% Ka’u coffee, that is grown locally on Luke and Chauntelle’s family’s coffee farm.
- Hours
- Monday: 8:00 AM 4:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM 4:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM 4:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM 4:00 PM
- Friday: Closed
- Saturday: 8:00 AM 4:00 PM
- Sunday: Closed
- Website
- kalaecoffee.com
- Amenities
- Outdoor seating · Free parking
- Address
- 95-1165 Ka'alaiki Rd, Naalehu, HI 96772, USA
Visiting Ka Lae Coffee
What are Ka Lae Coffee's hours?
Open Monday through Thursday and Saturday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The shop is closed on Fridays and Sundays.
Is parking free at Ka Lae Coffee?
Yes, free parking is available.
What makes Ka Lae Coffee's coffee special?
They serve 100% Ka'ū coffee grown on the owners' own family farm in Naalehu. The family runs both the farm and the cafe, so the farm-to-cup connection is as direct as it gets.
Do they roast coffee on-site and can you choose your roast level?
Yes, Ka Lae Coffee roasts on-site and offers custom roast levels for espresso. They also brew using methods like AeroPress for those who want a more precise extraction.
Is Ka Lae Coffee a good spot for a quiet solo visit?
Yes — the space is noted as quiet and well-suited for slowing down over a thoughtfully prepared cup. It's a good fit for coffee purists rather than those looking for a full meal or a busy cafe scene.
Is outdoor seating available?
Yes, outdoor seating is available at Ka Lae Coffee.