Kona Coffee Plantation
You’re going to Hawaii for your honeymoon, and you love coffee (who doesn’t??) so you must be looking forward to having some delicious Kona coffee! If you’ve never had Kona coffee, you’re in for a treat; Kona coffee is smooth, a medium dark roast, with balanced flavor, and is absolutely delicious!
You don’t have to actually stay in Kona or even anywhere on the Big Island to enjoy a cup; coffee bars abound throughout the islands. Let us guide you through the best shops and bars on each island.
Oahu
Island Vintage Coffee – Located in the heart of Honolulu, in the Ala Moana Mall, this shop serves the finest 100% Kona coffee. You’ll probably be shopping in this mall anyway, so be sure to stop by and partake!
Happy Cake Cafe – Nope, this isn’t a coffee shop per say, but they do sell some yummy Kona coffee! Try their iced coffee while nibbling on a Happy Cake, a delectable cake made with pineapple, coconut and macadamia nuts – all which sound very “Hawaiian” but it’s actually quite a unique cake-eating experience!
Maui
Hawaiian Village Coffee – Located in Lahaina, there are lots of different varieties of 100% Kona coffee to choose from. Sip some Kona Peaberry while lounging in their internet cafe. They of course also serve baked goodies to much on while you browse.
Bad Ass Coffee Company – Yes, this is a chain, but it’s a small chain that serves 100% Kona coffee and that can sometimes be a little hard to find on Maui. This location is right by the airport, so take advantage after landing or right before heading home – or both!
Kauai
Java Kai – Serving Kona coffee, but lots of other varieties of coffee, food and baked goods as well. They even serve some deliciosu breakfast! This is a small chain with about a dozen locations throughout the islands and Southern California. Located in the quiet town of Hanalei, on the northern coast of Kauai.
The Big Island – Hilo
Hilo Sharks Coffee – Located right in Hilo, this shop not only serves kona coffee, but other Hawaii-grown coffees and even homemade ice cream!
Bayfront Coffee, Kava & Tea – While this shop is more about the kava experience, it’s another option if you want to check out some delicious Kona coffee while in Hilo.
The Big Island – Kona
It almost seems silly listing a Kona coffee shop in Kona when there are so many farms you could visit directly. Or you could just walk into any coffee shop in Kona and guarantee yourself some 100% Kona coffee! But we did our research and found a couple that you may want to check out:
Hula Daddy Kona Coffee – Your trip to Kona will not be complete without taking a tour of one of their many Kona coffee farms. It would be like visiting Napa Valley in California without taking a wine tour! Hula Daddy is perched atop a hill along Mamalahoa Highway, with out of this world views. The staff is super friendly and will give you a tour of their coffee growing and roasting process. And, of course, you’ll need to try their amazing coffee and will likely even buy a pound for yourselves!
Kona Blue Sky Coffee – Yet another coffee plantation that you may want to check out. They serve some amazing coffee from beans grown right on their plantation on the side of Mt. Hualalai.
Molokai
After lots of research, it seems that we just can’t find any Kona coffee in Molokai! Honeymooners to Molokai, don’t despair, for this small peaceful island grows its own coffee that you’ll easily be able to sample at restaurants, the airports and of course, coffee shops.
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