Whenever you want to enjoy ultra-cute 100% Hawaiian-grown coffee in a laidback Kailua-Kona café, put HiCO Hawaiian Coffee on your radar. This popular eatery puts a creative spin on all their coffee drinks and has all the snacky goodness you need to get through the day. Then, they go well beyond typical coffee shop fare by serving cocktails, beer, and wine to order.
On top of all that, they open their doors early in the morning, and then keep the deliciousness flowing all evening long. So, you can always count on them to come through in a big way, no matter how you want to elevate your day. In fact, their crew rolls out the red carpet for all their guests, welcoming them into the shop with big smiles and open arms. The modern aesthetic inside their dining room is wholly inviting as well.
After the team sends friendly alohas your way, you can take as much time as you need to browse their menu from beginning to end. Although they keep things short and sweet, every last item deserves your full consideration. You can start with a coffee to kick your day into high gear – or go with a cocktail to wind down in style. Plus, they have many excellent eats just waiting to tantalize your tastebuds, including their ever-popular musubi.
Once you put in your order, you can enjoy your items right on site or take them to go. If you want to stick around and savor your selections, grab a table inside. Or head out the patio to soak in the sunshine and fresh air while you dine. Every item that lands in your hands gets made using fresh, local ingredients and proven culinary techniques. Their team goes all out in adding an artistic touch to every item, ensuring they always look as good as they taste.
Check out their:
Ube Sweet Cream Cold Brew
The Ube Sweet Cream Cold Brew never fails to delight at first glance, and then keeps you satisfied with its bold flavors through to the last sip. They make this drink by brewing up their 100% Hawaiian coffee. After that’s done, they add their house-made ube sweet cream and mix it up to create a neat purple swirl through the coffee.
Almond Banana Toast
If you love peanut butter toast, you’re going to want to try the Almond Banana Toast. This fan favorite begins with sweet bread put into the toaster until golden brown. Once it pops up, they spread on the almond butter and pile sliced bananas over top. Then, a drizzle of honey goes over top before sea salt joins the party.
Fully Loaded Musubi
A true classic through and through, the Fully Loaded Musubi promises to satisfy your cravings for pure decadence in every bite. This dish begins with a hearty slice of SPAM fried, and then wrapped in sushi rice and nori. Then, they elevate its flavors even more by drizzling on the tonkatu sauce, kewpie mayo, and sriracha. A sprinkle of furikake and shichimi togarashi goes over the top next to finish it off right.
If you’re in a hurry, you can skip the line by using the online ordering system on their website. Just navigate through their system to select all your favorite food and drinks. Then, customize them as you see fit, let them know when you’ll be down, and swing by when you have a chance. It’s just that easy.
Insider Tips:
-All their coffee beans come from Boranian Farms, a single estate enterprise located in the Kona coffee belt.
-Want to enjoy their 100% Hawaiian coffee back at home? Just buy their bags of beans off their website.
-If you want to show your love for their coffee shop, pick up swag in the shop or online. Then, wear it on all your adventures to find your fellow HiCO coffee enthusiasts.
-Check the board on their counter to learn all about their latest specials before ordering.