HiCO - Hawaiian Coffee, Kona Coffee

Absolutely loved this spot! It’s such a comfortable place to work from — bright, relaxed, and perfect for settling in with a laptop. The staff are genuinely friendly and super accommodating. They even made the Lily Special for me with unsweetened matcha instead of the regular version, and it turned out perfect. Great coffee with locally sourced beans, and really cute merch as well. Will definitely be coming back for both coffee and work sessions. Highly recommend!

Super cute & local coffee shop sourcing beans straight from the Hawaiian islands, & esp the Kona-grown beans! Kind of bummed that they're only found on the Big Island, & only on the Kona side, but I guess that's what makes them unique! The last time I went there I was smitten, & I made it a point to come back when I came back this time. I will always make HiCo a point to come by any time I'm on the big island. Ube latte was great, but the haupia latte was my FAVORITE.

This place was recommended to us by a local and specifically we were told to try the ube latte. We actually went to the drive through location near Captain Cook first and were a little frustrated by the setup there (nobody at the ordering window, drove around the pickup window and then saw someone at the ordering window) but loved our coffee. So, naturally, we came to the sit down location a few days later. My husband got the ube latte here and at another shop and this one was way better - not too sweet, a little earthy, and a beautiful color of course. I got the honey and bee pollen latte and felt it was even better than the ube. Both are super unique and much of the remainder of the menu seems to fit that vein. We didn’t get food but it looked yummy. Plenty of seating when we went (a week day mid morning), both indoors and outdoor.

Amazing spot! Had the lox toast and the spam musubi. 10/10 recommend. Food takes about 15 minutes but the drinks are so quick. Highly recommend trying a couple items here.

Absolutely reccommend this place! The moment you walk in, you're welcomed by a chill outdoor vibe—even inside—which makes it super cozy and refreshing. The Christian hip hop playing in the background gives it a unique and uplifting atmosphere you don’t find everywhere. The staff is incredibly friendly and patient, making the whole experience feel personal and warm. The drink menu is next-level amazing with creative options. Definitely a must-go coffee spot when in Kona!

We needed a place to hang out before our flight so we decided to stop by HiCo for a drink and somewhere to kill time. We really enjoyed the atmosphere, they have both indoor and outdoor seating, and it's very cutely decorated. My husband's ube lattee was very creamy and had a good flavor and my drink was very refreshing. Would definitely recommend stopping by!

I LOVE this place. There is sitting inside and outside. 👀 Good food and drinks. 🥛☕️ When ordering your food, make sure that you form a line from the cash register towards the back door, if you don’t do so, you might end up waiting longer, or they will tell you that you are not online even when they have no signs 🤬

HiCO is a hidden gem in Kona. The Ube Latte is hands down the best I’ve ever had. Perfectly balanced, creamy, and just the right amount of sweetness. The Smoked Ahi Toast is unreal. Fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. It’s a local twist on brunch that hits all the right notes. And the Honey Bee Pollen Latte is absolutely incredible. I’ve never had anything like it before. Earthy, floral, and subtly sweet in the best way. Friendly staff, great vibes, and top notch coffee and food. Highly recommend.