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Yellow storefront with a red roof and a Kona Gold Trading Company sign beside a road under gray skies.
Ring-shaped golden baked good on a plate in front of Kona Gold Trading Co. and Buddha's Cup mugs.
Purple shop interior with a world map, carved wooden animals, souvenir displays, and packaged bags on shelves.
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Kona Gold Trading Company

A cozy, homey storefront in Kealakekua that is genuinely good for pairing a fresh pour-over with one of their famous, house-baked rum cakes.

Kealakekua, Big Island Google 4.3 (34 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
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The verdict

Field notes

Hidden gem Chill Locals + tourists

A cozy, homey storefront in Kealakekua that is genuinely good for pairing a fresh pour-over with one of their famous, house-baked rum cakes. It's a wonderful stop for those who want a sampling experience and a few unique souvenirs like the Lava Flow cup. If you're looking for a high-energy cafe atmosphere or a guaranteed 24/7 digital response time, this is a more relaxed, small-town pace that might not be the right fit for you today.
KopeMaps, field notes
Where it is
hidden-gem in Kealakekua
What's unique
house-baked rum cakes and Lava Flow coffee cups

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. Purposeful outing

    Reviews mention it's 'worth the stop on the way to Volcanoes Park' and 'worth the visit'.

  2. Bean shopping

    A roaster with 'great variety' of 100% Kona coffee and options to 'ship it home'.

  3. Specialty coffee

    Vibe summary and reviews mention 'fresh pour-over' and 'sampling experience'.

Receipt

The facts

Size
Smallhomey, snug storefront
Setting
Roadside

59 photos

Photos

Yellow storefront with a red roof and a Kona Gold Trading Company sign beside a road under gray skies.
Ring-shaped golden baked good on a plate in front of Kona Gold Trading Co. and Buddha's Cup mugs.
Purple shop interior with a world map, carved wooden animals, souvenir displays, and packaged bags on shelves.
Hexagonal Kona Gold macadamia nut box, a gold bag of dark rounds, and a black Kona Gold Trading Co. mug.
Ripe red coffee cherries clustered on a woody stem among glossy green leaves.
Roasted coffee beans fill a container, darker in the shadow on the left and lighter brown in the bright light.
A slice of yellow cake with a browned top rests on a gold plate beside red and yellow flowers and pale round nuts.
Gold-tied clear bag of round brown pieces beside a Kona Gold macadamia nut box and a black logo mug.
Ring-shaped brown cake with pale chunks on a beige plate, a red anthurium beside it, and white cream in the center.
Sliced ring cake on a glass stand in front of a Kona Gold Rum Co. macadamia nut rum cake box.
Scored dark round food on a red flower plate, with three bowls of round pieces and thin dried pieces.
Hexagonal Kona Gold Rum Co. boxes stand behind a small brown cake on a white plate.

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Common questions

Visiting Kona Gold Trading Company

Is Kona Gold Trading Company open on weekends?

No, the Kealakekua shop is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM only. They are closed on Saturdays and Sundays.

What is Kona Gold Trading Company most known for?

They are best known for estate-grown 100% Kona coffee and their house-baked Hawaiian Rum Cakes, made with local macadamia nuts in tropical flavors like pineapple and lilikoi. Both are available to sample and purchase in the shop.

Can I try the coffee before buying?

Yes, free samples are offered at the Kealakekua shop and tasting room.

What is UVB Light Infused Coffee?

Kona Gold pioneered a UVB light infusion process applied to their coffee, which they describe as producing a uniquely smooth flavor profile. It is one of their signature and more distinctive offerings.

Do they offer farm tours?

Farm tours are available at their separate farm and visitors center in Holualoa, where guests can take UTV tours of the estate. The Kealakekua location is the retail shop and tasting room, not the farm itself.

Do they sell beans or other products to take home?

Yes, 100% Kona coffee beans and their bean-to-bar Hawaiian cacao chocolate are available in the shop. Check konagoldhawaii.com for online ordering options.

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