Hōlualoa Kona Coffee Co

Jennifer Spears

2023-05

If you love GOOD coffee, this is an absolute must! The guide was so friendly and very knowledgeable, and the coffee was amazing. Even my husband, who doesn’t particularly love coffee, enjoyed it. One tasting can easily be split between two people. This is TRUE 100% Kona coffee so you are paying for higher quality, and it’s completely worth it. Definitely a must-see!

Diana Flores

2021-05

We had a wonderful experience at Holualoa Kona Coffee Company. Carolyn was amazing and has a world of knowledge about coffee. Very friendly and great experience we HIGHLY recommend it!! Opens at 7:30 stop by sample the coffees buy bags to take home and go enjoy the rest of your morning. Mahalo Carolyn for being so welcoming!

Lee RideFar

2019-05

What an experience! I arrived at 730am and had the place to myself. Carolynn (carol anne?) was GREAT. She explained everything and was very knowledgeable. She really made the visit special. This is a quick 30min-hour visit. Very easy to do.

Claudia B

2022-05

One of my must- do's on the Big Island was to visit a coffee farm and roaster in Kona. We received a recommendation from a local to come to Holualoa Kona Coffee. Now , I can go on and write a bunch of words you most likely won't read, but I'll say this much. Just go. Excellent hospitality. Beautiful scenery. And hands down the BEST Kona Coffee. So, take a short drive up a beautiful Hawaiian mountain ⛰️ and taste beauty.

Jenna Rogalinski

2024-04

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Bonnie Simmons

2023-06

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Isabella Fernandez

2022-05

Such a great spot! Beautiful area and the coffee is delicious. They have an air roaster along with the traditional drum roasting.Didn’t have a chance to do the tour but everything else was great.Tip- parking lot is the back second one, first one is for Aloha Adventures.

Allison

2020-05

Incredibly kind and fun people! We had a great time doing the coffee tasting (only $1 each!). From a family who hates flavored coffee, their coconut creme coffee was subtle and delicious. It was too rainy to do the tour, but it’s worth a stop back during our next visit!

Mark Aquino

2024-04

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Sheralynn Ries

2018-05

We love the friendly, industrious staff. Always welcoming and tasting was great.

Jake Hoel

2023-06

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Paddy Hoy

2018-05

The ladies at Holualoa are always a delight. They take time to visit with you even though every time we've been there they have been super busy roasting and packaging.

Clint Collins

2018-05

Get to see coffee production from plant to cup. Excellent experience in a secluded area.

Lichia Bucklin

2019-05

This was a fun stop. Wasn't sure we were in the right spot, had to keep driving back past the Nenes. Coffee was great! Bought a sample to try at home and it was even better.

Caroline Wilhite Photography

2020-05

We enjoyed touring the farm and brought home some delicious coffee and treats!

Jimmy Sutjak

2022-05

Looks wonderful, smells even better, but their view of reality is a bit skewed. We called ahead to make sure that they were open amid COVID. When we arrived we were nicely greeted by the first group of workers and directed to the tour area. My wife and I were wearing our masks, but we were refused entry and then chased away because our ONE YEAR OLD BABY was not wearing a mask. In what world do we live in that someone thinks that it is reasonable to force a one year old baby to wear a mask? We were repeatedly told that this is the state rule as the lady was making sure that we were leaving.This is simply not true. The governor mandated masks for people over 2 and there are tons of other exemptions. I believe that private companies can and should do everything to ensure the safety and security of the workers and patrons, but this can be done in a respectable manner. Make it clear that this is your company's rules because it is not the mandate of the government. Just inform us respectfully because we were glad to go to visit the next coffee farm down the road.Additionally, none of the workers were wearing masks when we arrived and only put on their masks when they saw us ...

Shank Kris

2023-05

Great coffee and a large farm. Their tasting experience is great and you come away with wonderful pound of coffee. The Peaberry tastes heavenly.

Jaymieann Akiona

2020-05

The best tasting coffee ever. Just took a trip to Spokane to visit my son Duke and his family. All he asked was for 100% Kona coffee. He was running low and wanted to give his coworkers a taste of 100% Real Kona Coffee. After a huge cup of coffee from Holualoa Kona Coffee Co., he kept the rest for himself & gave his boss the website to order his own. His boss was very appreciative after tasting it himself. My son is in very good standings with his coworkers because of his generosity to share the difference. 100% Real Kona Coffee!

Lucas Lanius

2019-05

This is one of the best coffee plantations you can visit on the west side of the island. First impressions were admittedly questionable, seeing that the entrance and driveway to the plantation is only big enough for one vehicle, is very bumpy, and passes by other people's houses. However, when you get up the fairly short driveway to the plantation, the smell hits you; wonderful, fresh coffee beans fill your nose, and it's even better when they're roasting the beans, because the smell of organic and 100% fresh picked beans being heated and churned is something that can't be matched. Weather there is normally perfect; unless you go on a strange day, shorts and a T-shirt is perfectly comfortable and you won't get hot. Because the plantation is located on the side of a mountain, a small, constant breeze keeps everything feeling amazing. The tours are free and self-guided. You don't go very far, you just take a look at the machines that process and clean the beans while referring to the laminated sheet of paper with more information that is given to you at the start of the tour.The tour takes a family of four about 30 minutes maximum to see and take in everything. Make sure you DO NOT leave without at least trying the pure Kona coffee located in the main building. The bags of whole-bean and ground coffee is a bit pricey; however, you get peace of mind knowing that your coffee came locally, and some bags have coffee beans picked by hand. This place gets a huge recommendation from me, and is certainly worth taking a morning to see and get to know what REAL coffee tastes like.

Paul Werner

2019-05

Beautiful views of the ocean and a clean and well kept plantation. Free samples of coffee are nice. Tours include a Free coffee mug with your choice of flavor of the day.Gift shop has everything you'll need to memorialize your visit.

Eric Helton

2016-05

Great folks at this low key organic coffee farm and roaster. The free roaming chickens and geese were a hit with the kids. It's a self guided tour of the facilities with a nice introduction and explanation of the roasting process and equipment at the beginning and end. Nice folks making good coffee organically.

Dominique LaFleur

2022-05

This is the place for the best coffee!!! Hawaiian owned, all female operating team! We loved chatting with Carolyn, excellent local information and suggestions! So much love and appreciation for this awesome spot! Thank you!

kevinkillsit

2020-05

Absolutely the most authentic and beautiful location. The self guided tour was great and the photos I got came out the way I wanted because I could go at my own pace. The tasting at the end was unforgettavle and the staff was super nice and informative. Must see.

Alex Smith

2020-05

We stopped by during our "coffee tour" a little after lunch. It's a self guided tour with a nice card of information. The samples were phenomenal and we enjoyed talking with the owner!

Kevin Modderman

2016-05

This place is awesome! We got an up close look at the roasters and some of the trees! The guide (didn't catch her name) was very knowledgeable and answered all of our questions! Coffee was appropriately priced and we got to try it before we bought it! Even got a cool mug and hat!

Markus

2024-02

Delightful quick tour and excellent coffee

David D

2017-05

Good coffee but poorly done tasting. Holualoa Kona Coffee is located in a more secluded area. It has a great local Kona coffee feel. However there's no way to find out which coffee you should buy without offering proper tasting. Also the coffee packaging is not well labeled. Good coffee but poor management.

Dan Sundgren

2023-12

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Wade

2019-05

The best Kona coffee, barnone, is found at the Holualoa Kona Coffee Company's Le`a Plantation!! I highly recommend purchasing their Estate Peaberry coffee beans. You will need a coffee grinder (you can find a good one for ~$20.00). Their tour is very educational. It's interesting to note that flavor profiles may differ significantly among the various purveyors on the big island. Lastly, Holualoa coffee is "certified" organic. The certification costs are expensive; however, Holualoa Kona Coffee maintains its certification to ensure customers are experiencing the very best coffee that money can buy! This little adventure is a must during your vacation - you won't regret it!!

Kelly Harrison

2016-05

Up the narrow drive sits a bustling coffee business. Watch the workers roast, pack, and label coffee right as you taste a fresh brew. Organic coffee, roughly $20 for half pound, $39/lb in 2015. Friendly workers, free bananas, roaming chickens and ducks. Very small, very sweet.