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Best coffee for tired dads in Kailua-Kona

6 curated specialty roasters in Kailua-Kona, ranked on roast quality and local standing. The short list for the 5am wake-ups.

6 top specialty coffee roasters in kailua-kona, US, ranked by nri.

  1. 1

    hico - hawaiian coffee

    the thing about hico is they've figured out what most places miss: consistency without sterility.

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  2. 2

    heavenly hawaiian kona coffee farm tours

    your first sip of heavenly hawaiian's estate kona will ruin every other coffee for you.

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  3. 3

    hico - hawaiian coffee, kona coffee

    pawai place doesn't look like much from the outside, but hico proves that kona's best coffee isn't always hiding in the tourist corridors.

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  4. 4

    rising kona coffee farm tours

    you'll taste the difference when you sip rising kona's single-origin hawaiian estate beans.

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  5. 5

    mountain thunder coffee plantation

    when you need to disappear into work for a few hours, kailua-kona offers plenty of tourist traps that'll distract you every five minutes.

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    buddha's cup kona coffee and tea farm

    you can taste the volcanic soil in every cup at buddha's cup.

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Questions, answered

Where is the best coffee in Kailua-Kona?

hico - hawaiian coffee tops our Kailua-Kona list, ranked on roast quality and local standing. It is one of 6 curated specialty roasters in the city.

How many specialty coffee roasters are in Kailua-Kona?

6 curated specialty roasters in Kailua-Kona make our list, each chosen on merit rather than paid placement.

What is the best coffee setup for a tired new dad?

Buy whole beans from a local roaster and grind per cup, keep a simple AeroPress or pour-over by the kettle, and pre-fill it the night before. Two minutes at 5am, proper coffee, no machine to clean.

Coffee data via Not Another Sunday. Roaster names and notes shown as published.