Koloa Fruit Stand

Koloa Fruit Stand A Delicious Taste Of Hawaii
Local Expert's Rating:
5.0 / 5
The Bottom Line:

You'll fall in love with the picturesque backdrop while you immerse your senses in this open-air shopping experience. The view is magnificent, with a backdrop featuring many of the fruits and vegetables harvested right before your eyes. Enjoy fresh coconut milk and sample fruits and vegetables during your stay at this must-see Hawaiian destination.

- The HawaiianIslands.com Local Expert Team

If you are looking for a selection of the freshest fruits and vegetables that Kauai, Hawaii has to offer, then add Koloa Fruit Stand to your vacation bucket list. Koloa Fruit Stand has a Yelp 5-Star rating and is the place to go to for a delicious taste of Hawaii. This popular spot, located near Poipiu Beach is a favorite of the locals and is highly recommended by visitors who return time and time again. You’ll fall in love with the picturesque backdrop while you immerse your senses in this open-air shopping experience. The view is magnificent, with a backdrop featuring many of the fruits and vegetables harvested right before your eyes. It’s natural entertainment in an exquisite Hawaiian backdrop.

Koloa Fruit Stand is conveniently tucked away along the roadside at 123 Main Street, Ste 200. Look for the yellow rimmed roof as you drive south on Ala Kinoiki right before Poipu Road. The fruit stand is located on your right hidden behind gorgeous red and green foliage. There is plenty of free parking. Prepare for a sensory sensation. Koloa Fruit stand offers the freshest seasonal fruits and vegetables that the islands have to offer. We recommend visiting early in the day because this is a popular spot and the selection is best in the morning.

The second you walk into the stand, each one of your senses will ignite. The sights, the sounds, the fragrance and the amazing tastes create an adventure of a lifetime. We aren’t exaggerating when we say Koloa Fruit Stand is a destination for the young and young at heart. There is something for everyone to enjoy. Experience locally grown fresh pineapples, apple bananas, papaya egg fruit, lychee, coconuts, limes longan, avocados, dragon fruit, beautiful flowers, carrots, herbs, lettuces, cucumbers, and more. It’s an educational experience for your kids and for you too. See first hand how bananas grow in bunches on the trees, how pineapples are harvested, and where coconut meat and milk comes from.

You are welcome to buy fruit and veggies to take with you. If you are staying in a hotel, ask to have your fruits and vegetables cut for you to enjoy later. You can also request a tasty treat during your visit, right in the Koloa Fruit Stand. Trying something new is part of the fun. Samples are encouraged. The amazing friendly owners and customer service team will take you right outside to a workstation under a shady tree. They have a special tool handy that looks like a machete, to expertly cut open fresh coconut and scoop out the meat while you watch. Or simply say you want to enjoy the fresh coconut milk, and they will work their magic to open the top of the coconut and give you two straws. Now that is service with a smile and as fresh as it gets! There are plenty of benches outside to sit, relax and take it all in. While you enjoy your delicious Hawaiian treat take a look down in the fields. You might see one of the workers picking pineapples, coconuts, and avocados and loading them into their trucks. Or look up and see them picking bunches of bananas and transporting them to the stand. It is a gorgeous once-in-a-lifetime sight to see and smell. 

We suggest you wear comfortable shoes and clothing to enjoy everything this Hawaiian must-see has to offer. The Koloa Fruit Stand only accepts cash and is open Monday through Friday from 11:30 am – 5:00 pm. They are closed on Sundays. Remember to look for the yellow rimmed roof! 

Insider Tips:
We suggest you wear comfortable shoes and clothing as the terrain can be rocky. There is plenty of free parking nearby. Plan to visit early to get the best selection of seasonal fruits and vegetables. Ask the owners for samples and to enjoy coconut milk right out of the coconut itself. Look for the yellow rimmed roof!