We recently had lunch at this great coffee shop. The menu is surprisingly bigger than I expected, and the burger was juicy and cooked perfectly. They have tables outside that are a little loud as the main road is right there, but they have a great view of the ocean across the street. A great place for a leisurely lunch... More

There is not one downside that I can think of to eating here. Our sweet friend Jill who works for YWAM in Kona took us here(always trust a local!). The view was right across the street from the water. While eating my, very fresh fish tacos, Jill spotted some dolphins playing in the water. The service was very good, food... More

We stopped in for the view & the soothing island music but didnt expect such a wonderful meal. We were delighted with everything including a little surprise bite before our meal & after. They exceeded our expectations. I had the ahi tuna on crostini & ordered a small salad to go with. Just the right amount of food for my... More

During our 10-day stay in downtown Kona, we managed to have breakfast at Island Lava Java 9 times. Yes, it's that good. Between the live music, the outdoor seating, and the food, it's definitely worth a visit... or two... or three. The absolute only complaint is that the service can be lacking at times. There doesn't seem to be a... More

The breakfast options are seriously the best! Luau Pork Omelette? Waipio Eggs? Mac Nut Pancakes with coconut syrup? Real Kona coffee? We could not make up our minds so we ordered something different to try out and were not disappointed. Aside from that, the ocean view is great and on any given days, you'll see a pod of dolphin's putting... More

We had breakfast here a number of times. The food is great and even though it was breakfast we had live entertainment and the view of the ocean was great!

A fabulous place to grab good food and a latte with a view of Kailua Bay. Get their early to grab a table and enjoy the day. The staff and service were spot each time. We'll be back.

Love this place, usually eat here at least 3 times when I visit. Great food, tasty, healthy and interesting. Location could not be better either. Truly paradise all around. Come early it gets busy but worth the wait.

I have to admit to being totally bemused by the positive reviews of this cafe. We had breakfast here one morning. We were ignored for quite some time before the server came over and was pretty lukewarm. I ordered a chai latte and it was out of a packet, not made with fresh tea (this is my drink of choice... More