A quintessential micro-producer experience where you'll find Ed, the owner-farmer, personally brewing pour-overs and sharing the grit of organic farming. It's genuinely good for those who want an intimate, owner-led tasting and a walk through a working farm without the polished corporate feel. If you're looking for a fancy cafe, a paved road, or a quick drop-in visit without a reservation, this isn't the fit for you.
Requires a 'winding' and 'unforgiving' road trip up the hill to reach this hidden gem.
Owner-led tastings and 'self guided tour' of the farm, including 150-year-old trees.
Owner Ed personally brews pour-overs and explains the 'grit of organic farming' and roast profiles.
Many reviewers mention buying multiple bags of coffee to 'share with friends back home'.
Welcome to Rooster Farms, a quickly growing tiny organic Hawaiian coffee farm, coop & micro roastery - we also grow organic turmeric ( Olena ), all in South Kona, Hawai'i. A permaculture farm, we grow fresh roots which compliments our coffee, helping it grow better and strengthening the soil's microbiome. A coffee roastery made up of coffee farmers! While Ed is an inventor, Tara an artist and writer, together they have developed the impossible! Being together 25 years, we arrived 9 years ago and embarked on farming, processing and roasting fresh high quality coffee and homesteading our daily life.
- Hours
- Monday: 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM 2:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
- Saturday: 9:00 AM 5:00 PM
- Sunday: 9:00 AM 5:00 PM
- Phone
- (808) 315-5224
- Website
- roosterfarmshop.com
- Follow
- Amenities
- Outdoor seating · Free parking
- Address
- 84-1245 Bruner Rd, Captain Cook, HI 96704, USA
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Visiting Rooster Farms Coffee
What are Rooster Farms' hours, and do I need to book in advance?
Hours vary by day: Monday and Wednesday–Friday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, Tuesday 8:00 AM–2:00 PM, and Saturday–Sunday 9:00 AM–5:00 PM. Farm visits can be booked at roosterfarmshop.com/farm-visits; dropping in without a reservation isn't recommended.
Do they offer farm tours?
Yes, Rooster Farms offers farm visits with an intimate, owner-led experience. Details and booking are available at roosterfarmshop.com/farm-visits.
What makes Rooster Farms coffee stand out?
Rooster Farms stewards what is described as the oldest certified organic farm in Hawai'i, situated in the volcanic-soil highlands of South Kona. They micro-roast beans fresh to order using a seed-to-cup approach, and the farm is women-owned and disability-owned.
How do I get there, and is parking available?
The farm is on Bruner Road in Captain Cook in South Kona — a rural address, so allow extra time for navigation. Free parking is available on-site once you arrive.
How much do their beans cost, and can they ship to the mainland?
Whole beans are $72 for a 12 oz bag. Rooster Farms ships direct from the farm; see roosterfarmshop.com for current offerings.
What can I expect during a visit?
Visits are intimate and owner-led, with the farmer typically brewing pour-overs and walking guests through the organic growing and micro-roasting process. There is outdoor seating, but the setting is a working farm rather than a polished cafe.