A small-scale roaster in Captain Cook with a beautiful garden setting and a personal touch from owners Guy and Jane. It's genuinely good for those seeking an authentic, owner-led experience, including coffee tours and unique treats like coffee popsicles. If you're looking for a high-volume, polished tasting room with standardized roast dates on every bag, this is a more intimate, rustic experience that may not fit your preference.
Multiple reviews mention buying bags to take home or shipping them across the country.
Vibe summary and reviews mention 'coffee tours' and 'extensive local knowledge' from owners.
A 'hidden-gem' in a 'beautiful garden setting' makes it a destination visit.
Reviews mention '100% Authentic Kona Coffee' and 'Full City roast' for quality-conscious drinkers.
Grown on the ancient lava slopes of Hawaii's Big island, Kona is one of the most highly valued coffees on earth. A product of radiant mornings, rainy afternoons, gentle breezes, and perfect temperatures, Kona Lisa meets the highest standards required of 100% Kona. While others may be a blend of other regions, or countries, 100% of our beans are exclusively from Kona. This ensures a smoothness and balance of flavor that embodies the distinctive character of our land and climate. Handled with care from cultivation to cup, Kona Lisa Estate Coffee is meticulously hand picked and hand processed to ensure that only the finest quality beans make it to roast. We "Fire" roast in small batches, on open-flame cast iron roasters. These two roasters are the only ones of their kind in Hawaii.
- Hours
- Monday: 9:00 AM 4:00 PM
- Tuesday: 9:00 AM 4:00 PM
- Wednesday: 9:00 AM 4:00 PM
- Thursday: 9:00 AM 4:00 PM
- Friday: 9:00 AM 4:00 PM
- Saturday: 9:00 AM 4:00 PM
- Sunday: Closed
- Website
- konalisacoffee.com
- Amenities
- Outdoor seating
- Address
- 83-5475 Painted Church Rd, Captain Cook, HI 96704, USA
Book a visit to the farm.
New coffee farm tour! Limited numbers. Wed and Fri only.
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What are Kona Lisa Coffee's hours?
Kona Lisa is open Monday through Saturday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM and is closed on Sundays.
Are farm tours available, and do I need to book ahead?
Yes, Kona Lisa offers a coffee farm tour, but only on Wednesdays and Fridays with limited spots. Booking in advance is strongly recommended; check konalisacoffee.com for details.
What makes their roasting method distinctive?
Kona Lisa fire-roasts in small batches using traditional open-flame cast iron roasters—reportedly the only ones of their kind in Hawaii. They say this method produces an exceptionally smooth, balanced cup.
Where exactly is the café, and what's the setting like?
The Kona Lisa Cafe is inside Paleaku Gardens on Painted Church Road in Captain Cook. It's a tranquil garden environment, which adds to the experience of visiting.
Can I buy beans to take home or have them shipped to the mainland?
Yes, Kona Lisa sells coffee in both whole bean and ground forms, and ships directly. All beans are 100% estate-grown Kona from their own farm.
Is it a good spot to sit and get some work done?
The café has outdoor seating within the garden setting and is noted as relatively quiet. Wifi availability isn't confirmed in their public details, so call ahead if connectivity is important to you.