Aloha Craft Cafe — Restaurant in Kauai

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ doesn’t even come close—this place deserves a perfect 10! A friend tipped me off about this hidden gem in the heart of Lihue, and let me tell you, I am so glad they did. The coffee? Absolutely next-level. Their specials are amazing, but my ultimate go-to is the Iced Hazelnut Truffle Mocha—pure heaven in a cup!

Beyond the incredible drinks, the crew here is the sweetest—always warm, welcoming, and ready to brighten your day. And let’s talk food! Their breakfast selection is on point, whether you’re grabbing something on the go or settling in for a leisurely bite.

Looking for snacks on the go? They have delicious freeze dried yummies to meet your sweet tooth craving. Freeze dried m&m’s and gummy rings, so many choices!

Need a spot to work, study, or catch up with a friend? They’ve got cozy tables, a chill vibe, and plenty of parking right out front. If you haven’t been here yet, you’re seriously missing out....

This was our first stop after hopping over from the Big Island, as we had a few hours yet before we could check into our hotel. The barista made me a pour over with locally-grown beans, which I found impressive until I tasted it. I had fallen in love with Kona coffee and assumed from this tasting that Kaua'i coffee just wasn't as good, declining to drink it for the rest of our time there. This may have been a mistake in retrospect, as given that two customers returned complaining that their orders were wrong (and he argued with them) it's very possible that I was simply given a bad pour over. The cafe is located on the ground floor of some kind of government building, and the ambiance seemed clinical compared to other coffee shops I've visited. So not the best introduction to the island but I'll have to give Kaua'i coffee a fair shake if we return...

This was such an awesome find! The best latte and lox bagel I’ve had all trip. My daughter absolutely loved her Portuguese sausage burrito, and my other daughter also enjoyed her lox bagel. The food and coffees were all reasonably priced. The location was a bit hard to find, but we found it. Don’t let that deter you because the food & drinks are delicious and the staff even friendlier. The girl who helped us even suggested us to try their local donuts, that had just been dropped off while we were there, if we had any room for dessert. They were these taro donuts filled with cream cheese. Oh em gee! They were so delicious that I had to buy another one to take on the go. The girl at the register was super friendly, talked to us about our trip so far on the island, her experience doing the NaPali coast with her friends. Wishing her the best senior...