A tiny, owner-operated farm in the hui of Moloaa where the coffee and home-grown cacao are the stars. It's a deeply personal experience—you'll likely meet the owners, John and Daphne, and get a lesson on how to taste chocolate bars and pick ripe apple bananas. Go if you want a slow, intimate farm visit with a high-touch own-owner interaction. If you're looking for a polished, commercial tasting room or a quick, drop-in cafe stop, this isn't it.
A 'golden niche' in the hui of Moloaa, described as 'worth your time and effort' to visit.
Owner-led lessons on tasting chocolate and picking ripe apple bananas on the farm.
Reviews mention buying coffee beans and cacao nibs, including buying online for ten years.
Established in 1998, Moloa’a Bay Coffee is our family-run business that continues in the tradition of farming on the north shore of Kaua’i, Hawai’i. Located above Moloa’a Bay on former sugar/pineapple plantation fields and papaya farms, we have approximately 4,000 arabica coffee trees growing on 15 acres of land along with a variety of fruit trees, including citrus, banana, ‗ulu (breadfruit), loquat, and dragonfruit. We pride ourselves on taking part in all steps of the process of getting our award-winning coffee from farm to cup. We hand-pick and dry our coffee at our farm, then we roast and package the beans at our roasting facility in Kapa’a.
- Hours
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM 12:00 PM
- Wednesday: Closed
- Thursday: 8:00 AM 12:00 PM
- Friday: Closed
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
- Phone
- (808) 821-8100
- Website
- moloaabaycoffee.com
- Address
- 943 Kipuni Way, Kapaʻa, HI 96746, USA
Visiting Moloa'a Bay Coffee
When is Moloa'a Bay Coffee open?
Moloa'a Bay Coffee is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays only, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. They are closed all other days, so plan your visit carefully.
Can I visit the farm and meet the growers?
Yes—this is an owner-operated farm in the Moloaʻa area, and visitors typically get to meet the owners, John and Daphne, in person. It is an intimate, hands-on experience rather than a commercial tasting room.
Do they grow their own coffee on site?
Yes, Moloa'a Bay Coffee is a working farm that grows both coffee and cacao. Visits often include a chance to taste chocolate bars and pick fresh apple bananas from the property.
Do they ship beans to the mainland?
Moloa'a Bay Coffee does not list online ordering or shipping in their current details. Beans are available at the farm on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM; contact them through moloaabaycoffee.com to ask about mail order.
Is there wifi or outlet access at the farm?
There is no wifi or outlet access at Moloa'a Bay Coffee. This is a farm setting, not a café workspace.
Is this a good drop-in stop or does it require planning?
It requires planning. The farm is only open two mornings a week with limited hours, and the experience is slow and intimate by design. Check the schedule before making the drive out to Moloaʻa.