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Kohala Coffee Co. A-frame sign reads drive thru open, with balloons, in front of a Puna Kai stone wall.
Cafe interior with a large Kohala Coffee Co. sign, blue-tiled service counter, menu boards, tables, and retail shelves.
A person stands in a shop interior near a purple neon sign, tables, and shelves of bottles and cups.
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Coffee Shop

Kohala Coffee Co.

A welcoming Pāhoa neighborhood spot that's genuinely good for those who want a cozy, spacious space to settle in with a board game or a laptop.

Pāhoa, Big Island Google 4.6 (115 ratings)

Drink here
Drink here
Hours listed
Buy beans
Check before buying
Farm visit
Not a farm stop
Coffee source
Origin not verified
Character
Chill local
DirectionsOfficial website

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The verdict

Field notes

Chill local Chill Locals + tourists

A welcoming Pāhoa neighborhood spot that's genuinely good for those who want a cozy, spacious space to settle in with a board game or a laptop. The flavored lattes—especially the banana bread mocha—are the big draw here, alongside a convenient drive-thru for the locals. If you're looking for a high-precision, specialty espresso experience or a small-lot farm tasting, this is a more relaxed, community-focused visit rather than a technical one.
KopeMaps, field notes
Which one is this?
the Pāhoa neighborhood spot — more community-focused than the Waikoloa Village branch
Where it is
in Pāhoa town
What's unique
only drive-thru coffee place in Pāhoa town

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. Morning ritual

    Locals' go-to with a drive-thru and guests visiting 'every morning' while staying in Pāhoa.

  2. Laptop work

    Vibe summary and reviews mention 'great WiFi' and people 'hanging out inside working on computers'.

  3. Quick grab

    Explicitly mentioned as the 'only one in Pāhoa town' with a drive-thru for fast service.

  4. Chill solo

    A 'nice and cool and peaceful' space to 'settle in with a board game' or book.

Receipt

The facts

Size
spacious indoor seating for board games and laptops
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor seating
Yes
Drive-through
Yes
Pets welcome
Yes

Same brand

The other Kohala Coffee Co.s

Not every branch is the same. Pick the one that fits the day.

Brand page

Kohala Coffee Co.

Location 01 · Chill local Waikoloa Village, Big Island

the Waikoloa one — more modern and spacious than the Pāhoa spot

Brand page

47 photos

Photos

Cafe interior with a large Kohala Coffee Co. sign, blue-tiled service counter, menu boards, tables, and retail shelves.
A person stands in a shop interior near a purple neon sign, tables, and shelves of bottles and cups.
A tan drink in a clear cup, topped with whipped cream and red and green sprinkles, in front of a blue wall logo.
People sit at tables in a cafe beneath a KOHALA COFFEE CO. sign, with a counter, menu boards, and stocked shelves.
A lidded Kohala Coffee Co. cup stands behind a biscuit with egg, a meat patty, and cheese on brown paper.
A tan blended drink with whipped cream in a clear domed cup, with an order label, on a table inside a cafe.
Cafe seating under a beamed ceiling and an OHALA COFFEE CO. wall sign, with an iced drink on the near table.
Kohala Coffee Co. A-frame sign reads drive thru open, with balloons, in front of a Puna Kai stone wall.
Plastic cup of red liquid with pink foam and ice, in a Kohala Coffee Co. sleeve, on a wood table.
A hand holds a clear cup of a frothy drink with whipped cream and chocolate drizzle in a Kohala Coffee Co. sleeve.
Kohala Coffee Co. A-frame sign reads DRIVE THRU OPEN beside balloons at a sunset crosswalk on Pahoa Village Rd.
Golden-brown croissants with flaky layers sit on parchment paper in a metal baking tray.

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Common questions

Visiting Kohala Coffee Co.

What are Kohala Coffee Co.'s hours in Pāhoa?

The official Pāhoa page lists the drive-through hours as 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM and the cafe hours as 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Check with the shop before a visit on a holiday.

Does Kohala Coffee Co. have a drive-thru?

Yes, the Pāhoa location features a drive-thru alongside an indoor cafe, so you can grab your order without leaving your car or settle in for a longer visit.

Is Kohala Coffee Co. a good place to work remotely?

Yes, Kohala Coffee Co. offers wifi and is noted as quiet for work. The spacious cafe environment is popular with locals who bring laptops or board games.

Do they offer non-dairy milk options?

Yes, Kohala Coffee Co. provides free alternative milk options, so plant-based drinkers are accommodated at no extra charge.

What coffee does Kohala Coffee Co. serve?

They serve 100% Big Island brewed coffee and a 100% Kona nitro cold brew, keeping their sourcing local to Hawaii. The menu also includes espresso drinks, Shaken Tea Lemonades, and Frappes.

Does Kohala Coffee Co. have a loyalty program?

Yes, they run a loyalty program that includes weekly specials and a Frappy Hour among its perks. Check their website for current details on how to sign up.

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