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A double rainbow arches over wet pavement, low buildings, parked trucks, and stacked green pipes.
Coffee branches hold green, yellow, orange, and red cherries among glossy leaves.
Moloa'a Bay chocolate bars on a checkered table with cacao pods, nibs, price cards, and red flowers under a tent.
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Coffee Farm

Moloa'a Bay Coffee

A tiny, owner-operated farm in the hui of Moloaa where the coffee and home-grown cacao are the stars.

Kapaʻa, Kauaʻi Google 5.0 (12 ratings)

Buy beansShips direct
Visit / taste
Hours listed
Buy beans
Online shopships direct
Farm visit
No listed tour
Coffee source
Origin not verified
Character
Hidden gem
DirectionsOfficial website

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The verdict

Field notes

Hidden gem Chill Locals + tourists

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.
KopeMaps, field notes
Where it is
hidden in the hui of Moloaa
What's unique
home-grown cacao and lessons on tasting chocolate and picking apple bananas

Plan the stop

What you can do here

Drink
Confirm tasting access
Buy
Online shop
Tour
No listed tour

Who it suits

Best for

  1. Purposeful outing

    A 'golden niche' in the hui of Moloaa, described as 'worth your time and effort' to visit.

  2. Farm tour

    Owner-led lessons on tasting chocolate and picking ripe apple bananas on the farm.

  3. Bean shopping

    Reviews mention buying coffee beans and cacao nibs, including buying online for ten years.

Receipt

The facts

Size
Smalltiny owner-operated farm
Setting
Standalone
Wi-Fi
No

In their words

The story

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.

Stewards
John, Daphne & Amber McClure
Since
1998
Varietals
arabica

24 photos

Photos

Coffee branches hold green, yellow, orange, and red cherries among glossy leaves.
Moloa'a Bay chocolate bars on a checkered table with cacao pods, nibs, price cards, and red flowers under a tent.
Kraft coffee bag labeled Moloa'a Camp on a red and white checkered cloth.
A double rainbow arches over wet pavement, low buildings, parked trucks, and stacked green pipes.
Wooden tray holds pale green coffee beans, dark dried cherries, and red coffee cherries on a checkered cloth.
Wicker basket of wrapped hot chocolate sticks beside a Moloa'a Bay Chocolate sign and tropical flowers.
Green stand-up pouch of Moloa'a Bay dried bananas, net 6 oz, with slices visible in the window.
Cream shop front under a mint metal roof, with an OPEN sign, green door, and a framed coffee sack.
Woven basket holding green and kraft pouches of cacao nibs and roasted cacao beans, with a pink ginger flower.
Coffee bags stand in wicker baskets on a glass table, with small labels reading whole bean and ground.
Kraft pouch labeled Biwa Cha Loquat Leaf Tea on wood, surrounded by large green leaves.
A woven basket holds yellow-green citrus fruits, two cut open to show pink-red flesh.

Common questions

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.

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