Awa Hale Kava Lounge & Health Bar — Restaurant in Hawaii

I visited this 2-week old juice cafe / kava bar on my first trip to magical Kauai. 💫

It’s a really cool space with good people, delicious drinks, plant medicines, and hand carved works of art. And it looks like they have frequent events, mocktail hours, etc.

It’s as much a cafe as a sort of plant medicine drink apothecary - I recommend chatting with the staff to determine what’s going to serve you best based on your body’s needs that day.

There are so many options on the drink menus! I don’t even know where to start. I had 3 drinks throughout my trip, and bought some dried Kava, dried Kratom, and local honey. I didn’t have the opportunity to eat there but the menu looks fantastic! They offer a healing broth that would be perfect if you’re feeling a bit rumpish from the demands of travel. I will have to try the Luau Stew and Green Papaya Salad next time. Such nourishing ingredients!

I highly recommend for healthy, nourishing, medicinal food and drinks! And...

Excellent spot to experience kava for the first time. Kava is a unique Polynesian drink that is tea adjacent, but definitely a different category altogether. It has a slightly sedative effect, making you feel relaxed and a bit numb or tingly in the lips, but it is very mild. It is also a communal tradition, and a cultural experience I was glad to take part of in Hawaii.

The interior of the store is a bit small, but cozy. They have live music on occasion, so I imagine it can get a bit crowded during events. They are accommodating though, as we went with a large group and they figured out seating for us. The service was great, and they explained the history and tradition of kava to us. While we got the large communal bowl of kava, they also offer single servings. It’s a great place to have a...

We had a nice experience with these guys. I have had kava on a few occasions but hadn’t yet been able to enjoy a deeper explanation of the traditions surrounding kava, the variations in the plants and kinds of roots. It was pleasant to learn about these things.

We enjoyed hanging out and doing some crafts with others at the main table.

I think it is really cool that the primary sitting area is shared. Everyone from the workers to other patrons were pleasant and having a great time.

The vibe is happy and relaxed, not a vibe of partying or seeking intoxication.

If you don’t dig on plain kava, we also tried a couple mocktails (white Hawaiian and kavacolada I think) we found both to...