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Art Cafe Hemingway

4-1495 Kuhio Highway, Kapaa, Kauai, HI
+1 (808) 822 2250
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Ranked #9 of 79 restaurants in Kapaa
Price range: $1 - $15
Cuisines: European, Café, Café, Bistro
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot
Description: An institution for the fine life. In an ancient building in Kapaa we are offering real Italian espresso, small snacks, pretty things, comfortable surroundings, a classic gallery in the second floor, book signing, discussions with artists, ocean view and the ambience of the The Unbearable Lightness of Being. New opening hours. Tue - Sat from 8am to 6pm. Sun 8am - 3pm, Monday closed.
Restaurant details
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot
Description: An institution for the fine life. In an ancient building in Kapaa we are offering real Italian espresso, small snacks, pretty things, comfortable surroundings, a classic gallery in the second floor, book signing, discussions with artists, ocean view and the ambience of the The Unbearable Lightness of Being. New opening hours. Tue - Sat from 8am to 6pm. Sun 8am - 3pm, Monday closed.
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Portland, Oregon
Top Contributor
71 reviews 71 reviews
49 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 36 cities Reviews in 36 cities
72 helpful votes 72 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013

This is my kind of place. It has wonderful food, great service, and a very laid back vibe. It is also an art gallery, so there are all kinds of cool things to look at while you are enjoying your delicious meal. We were here for lunch, but the dinner menu also looked great. Our food was served to us... More

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Lihue
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013

This little cafe serves really good European/American cuisine. Lunch specials are prepared daily with local ingredients and lots of love. Each dish is beautifully plated and looks like a work of art. Call ahead and order some fresh baked bread. Don't miss the art gallery upstairs.

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Antwerp in Belgium
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013

The title says it all! Try the Chai latte, it's the best on the island! Beautiful art gallery in a light and cosy atmosphere.

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Olympia, Washington
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12 reviews 12 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013

The yogurt is the specialty of the house -- and for good reason -- but the nutella/banana crepes were spectacular. Coffee is also very good.

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San Diego, California
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11 reviews 11 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013

Cool local spot with fantastic breakfast. We had the feta and rosemary quiche, and the smoked salmon plate. It was delish! Highly recommend breaking out of the hotel box and going here. You'll enjoy it.

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COARSEGOLD
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31 reviews 31 reviews
18 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2013

This is a comfortable and charming place for breakfast or lunch. The coffee is outstanding, and the quiche we ordered was the best we've had outside France. Very courteous staff, too.

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Calgary, Canada
2 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013

Do not waste your time with Kountry Kitchen next door, this place is sublime. The coffee was delicious, the orange juice was freshly squeezed, the food was to die for (especially the warm, flaky croissants and nutella and strawberry crepe) and service was excellent. I wish we had found this place earlier, we would have gone back every day. Just... More

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New York City, New York
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18 reviews 18 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2013

Family run - menu of the day - everything tastes very fresh. Excellent savory crepes - freshly made. Ham and Cheese croissant - also very good. Quiche's were gone by the afternoon

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Saint Louis, Missouri
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2013

Loved it so much I went twice in my week trip. Perfect atmosphere and fresh everything for a light but sturdy breakfast. The waitress and owners were all very attentive and pleasant. I had the croissant and ham both times as well as the marinated cheese. Both were fantastic and the cheese was so good it earned a facebook post... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2013

Good food, cool atmosphere, and decent value for the island...but avoid if you don't have the time to spare. One server in the entire place...she did do her best to take care of everybody and was very nice but service was slow because she was so short staffed.

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