Kapaʻa
Always busy, this Kauaʻi-based micro-roastery is best for grabbing a cup of joe or a fruit smoothie to go. The muffins, scones, banana bread and coconut…
Must-see nightlife in Kapaʻa & the Eastside
Kapaʻa
This oft-overlooked espresso bar in the Java Kai roastery is a nice place to belly up for a shot of morning life.
Wailua
On the (very) short list of (semi-) reliable island nightspots. It offers fresh oysters on Tuesdays, cheap martinis at happy hour, pub grub such as po…
Kapaʻa & the Eastside
Across from the post office, this juice shack has cold coconuts, raw noni juice (a Polynesian elixir), acai bowls, green juice, lilikoʻi lemonade, and a…
Kapaʻa
Another foothold in the benevolent Kauai Juice Co empire which pushes addictive green and fruit juices, freshly pressed nut milks and coconut mana. 'You…
Wailua
One of the best indie coffee roasters on the island, this friendly spot is well located for those on the northern end of the Wailua swirl. There's relaxed…
Wailua
Adjoined to the Kauai Shores hotel, the Lava Lava Beach Club offers sand-between-the-toes eating and drinking, so kick off those slippahs and ease into…
Wailua
With some of the Eastside's best coastal views, Mamahune's keeps things straightforward with an outdoor gazebo and wise-cracking bar staff adept at making…
Kapaʻa
A somewhat less than authentic Mexican joint, but one with a solid tequila selection behind the bamboo mat and wood bar. It's especially popular when big…
Kapaʻa
Historically, people have long packed this spacious 2nd-floor sports bar to enjoy perched views of the Coconut Coast. With a full bar, copious draft beers…
Wailua
This stylish recent opening pairs an interesting selection of crafty brews from Hawaii and mainland US with superior bar food. Secure a seat in the clubby…
Kapaʻa
This indie coffeehouse brews organic, fair-trade coffee for the hippie-boho crowd, who also enjoy the fresh kombucha and chai tea. Good tunes perpetually…
Wailua
All that funky, hippy energy that swirls around Kauaʻi has coalesced in this psychedelic Indian kombucha bar where the often-sweet fizzy brew is on tap…
Kapaʻa
A big old stucco barn of a dive bar. Appropriately dark and dank with happy-hour specials from 3pm to 7pm, burgers and chicken wings on the menu, and…
