Island Lava Java
A popular brunch café on Ali'i Drive, steps from the ocean, known for its Kona coffee and hearty breakfasts.
Located in Coconut Grove Marketplace, its patio sits directly across Ali'i Drive from the shoreline, making it a favorite breakfast stop for visitors in Kona. The Kona coffee is highly rated. Recommended breakfast dishes include the Island Benedict, pineapple upside-down French toast, island-style Belgian waffles, and the Luau Scramble. Lunch and dinner are also served, and happy hour runs daily from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Portions are generous, but prices run on the high side. Mornings in peak season often have a wait, while weekday mornings are quieter. Reservations can be made through OpenTable. Street-side seats can be noisy from passing traffic.
Opening hours
Daily, breakfast through dinner (about 7:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.; check the venue's posted hours)
Nearby sights
- Mokuʻaikaua Church
- Huliheʻe Palace
- Aliʻi Drive (Historic Kailua Village)
- Ahuʻena Heiau (Kamakahonu)
- Hōlualoa Village
- Magic Sands Beach (Laʻaloa Beach Park)
- Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park
- Kahaluʻu Beach Park