This place is a popular spot in Kieih, there is a drive through if youre not interested in going in though. The pastries are great, the almond croissants are amazing and their cinnamon rolls are buttery and flaky. The coffee is strong (4 shots in a 20 oz) and everything is lightly flavored. If youre used to the sweet drinks of Starbucks or similar, this isnt what youll get here without making some special requests. If you enjoy a nice coffee and dont mind spending a little extra for it, its a great place to go. You should definitely try any of their pastries if you can as theyre top notch.

Excellent coffee. I tried the NOLA, my wife has espresso. The good: The NOLA was good, but I think I didnt need the sugar or chicory - it obscured the taste of the coffee. The espresso was amazing. Service was fast and friendly. Drinks came out faster than expected given how busy it was. The bad: by 8 am most of the pastries were gone. In short: Well be back earlier tomorrow.

Came here on a whim after driving by it and my goodness. What a spot. I can’t remember what I ordered since it was on the seasonal menu, but I remember loving it ( I hate coffee). My sister who drinks more coffee than I do says this is one of the best coffee spots she’s been to. She also bought some of the ground beans here to take back home. Highly recommend if you like coffee.

Kind of difficult to find this shop as its tucked away in the corner. At first I went to the drive through but it took too long so i backed out and went in person instead.The vibe here is very hip and trendy. I liked it. Unfortunately, my coffee was very flat and lacked flavor. I had the hot Salty Cram and was disappointed. Others in my party were satisfied with their beverages. Such a shame because the staff were very friendly and welcoming.

The cutest coffee shop! I got the black bear drink as a frappe and it was delicious!!

After searching maui for the best coffee I finally found this gem hidden away in the corner of a building.Hard to find an little signage but well worth the trouble for decent coffee or tea

White chocolate frappe was delicious! I wish they cranked up the AC a bit more though. We planned to stay and read our books while we drank our coffee, but it was too warm to stay. Still, the coffee was great and Ill be back

Great place! Good coffee. Very nice staff. Clean and decorated. Also has swing chairs! Cons: no WiFi.

Friendly staff. Came here around 7:15am on a Saturday morning. A few people sat outside and there were a few people waiting for their orders, but nothing too crazy in terms of a crowd. I was able to just walk up to the order window and order my regular coffee. Great coffee! Even with a sleeve, the cup was hot to the touch, which made it a little difficult to walk and carry it, but I did enjoy the coffee. I will probably come by again and maybe try some breakfast item.

Not a coffee fanatic like my family but they were raving about this place and stopped by often.

First time here. Grabbed a latte and substituted with oat milk. Delicious! Also grabbed a cinnamon roll. Best cinnamon roll ever! Similar to a Soft milk bun with a light cream cheese cream over it! My total was about $12 even. Left a tip because they deserve it.

Love this place. My husband and I highly recommend the Chai and NOLA. We substituted with Oat Milk. It was delish! Thank you J for the hospitality and tips for the rest of our trip. Come by when you can to support!

Stopped in based off of other reviews. Tried their N.O.L.A cold brew, very smooth. Also picked up one of their bags of beans to take home, very reasonable priced. Friendly staff with very quick service.

Ambiance was great but the food was so cold, we told the server and nothing happened. Sadly we won’t come back to eat here.

Excellent pour over coffees and banana bread. We tried the Makawao Ave light roast and Peaberry - both great, and well priced

I got an iced mocha with oat milk, which tasted really good! I got the crossaint turkey sandwich. I was a little disappointed. I expected it to have more than just meat and cheese. Theres also no wifi. I just always expect that in coffee shops. I tried one of their fruit smoothies. It was one of the better smoothies Ive had (I drink quite a few, for reference). The atmosphere was very calm.

Disappointed with the experience here. Was a challenge to get almond milk in our coffee despite ordering it. Breakfast sandwich was just a slapped together Costco croissant. Coffee was good which is why they get 2 instead of 1 star

Hilariously impossible to find if you’re not familiar with Kihei. The drive thru operates on island time. The Wailea Village location is 100x better in terms of vibe and service.

My husband and his co-workers regularly purchase beverages from this location. Yesterday, sadly he had a bad experience with the employee serving him. He ordered the same drink he always orders. Mabe she misunderstood what he wanted so he received the wrong type of drink. He told her about the mistake and said he wanted the blended drink. Very simple fix. He didnt drink any was only handed the cup. Could have very easily blended the drink and had a satisfied customer as usual. Instead she said he had to pay for the messed up drink, and she made a new one the correct way and charged for that as well. If he wasnt on a short break Im sure it would have been much more of an ordeal, but he needed to leave, with no trouble.

Great coffee spot. High quality and a nice place to sit. Very friendly baristas.

Nice staff, quick lines, fair pricing, flavorless chai tea.

Aways have to have some good coffee in the morning and this place is charming and has great service. Weve already visited twice in the first four days of our trip and will be going back for lunch! My sister also loved their vegan donuts. Great patio for sitting outside. Highly recommended.

Speciality drinks can get very sweet very fast

Really great coffee! Local grind. Fresh brew. Nice store. Girls working there very sweet. Excellent!

Really great coffee shop on Kihei. Friendly staff, tasty coffee, and lots of good flavors.

Very good coffee and ambience, but truly needs a Wi-Fi connection

Great tasting coffee, 2 thumbs up 👍👍

The coffee and mocha here were EXCELLENT! Food items- only had a couple breakfast the croissant sandwiches (not single croissants), a few types of bagels and two vegan donut flavors. We got the churro flavored vegan donut and it was yummy... not sure if it was a little stale or if that was supposed to mimic the texture of real churros, but it worked well.Also, it looks like they invested in a heavy-duty air purifier so that sitting indoors with the air conditioning would be safer in these COVID times. There are also a couple of 4 tops outside in front. :)

Cute cafe. Nice ambience.

I can only tell you one thing about Akamai Coffee and that is its got the most delicious toasted coconut latte on Maui! Its a masterpiece that even the most jaded hipster would agree is worthy of five precious Yelp stars. If you look for it they call it they call it the Aloha Latte. The interior vibe is kind of going for a trendy industrial look thats not quite comfy. More tables and art please. I want to enjoy my delicious latte and daydream. I was surprised to see that they have a drive through window just like that well known coffee pushing mermaid from Seattle.

Cozy place to hangout. Beautiful interior. Love the Matcha Frappe! Friendly staffs! Hoping that they can have umbrellas on the outdoor seatings like Starbucks does.

One of the best iced coffees on the island! I had the creme brulee iced coffee and my girlfriend had a dirty chai. Both were amazing. Definitely worth checking out.

Akamai Coffee is simply awesome! My husband and I were back on island and made a point to visit since we became fans of this beautiful coffee shop a year ago. I didnt even realize I never finished my review until I checked in on Yelp and it said I had an unfinished draft for this location! Well good thing all my notes were there to finish this much deserved 5-star review.Though they didnt have it this time, last year we bought a bag of their Water Process Decaf beans, because they use the Swiss Water process to decaffeinate their beans as opposed to the chemical process most other companies use. Look it up if you arent sure what Im talking about. Most decaf coffee is made by soaking the beans in a solvent, usually methylene chloride or ethyl acetate. Pretty disturbing, right? So look for Swiss Water method if you want decaf, and youll find it at Akamai Coffee! Plus their beans are 100% Maui grown, so forget Starbucks while youre here and drink locally grown and roasted, delicious Maui coffee!On the most recent visit we also tried their Matcha Latte, which unlike most places was not presweetened so it had a pure, rich Matcha taste versus the sugary versions at other places. I just asked for a dash of honey which made it perfect!The banana bread was tasty as well, though slightly over baked/dry. Dipping it in our oat milk latte made it better!Love the interior of this coffee shop with all the plants and their basket chair swings! Dont let the office building look of the exterior deter you, its beautiful and modern inside. They also sell great merchandise from travel mugs to T-shirts and trucker hats which make for great Maui souvenirs too!

Loved the cute decor in the shop. No WiFi promotes human interaction which is a wonderful idea. My niece got a fruit smoothie that was so yummy and refreshing. I had the honey lavender latte and it had a subtle lavender taste and was very good too. Service was very friendly and helpful.

Great food/drinks. I love their housemate Chai. Friendly staff and prompt service. Always look forward to going there!

Friendly service with a good selection. Coffee is a little on the weaker side so Idrecommend adding an extra shot.

Best coffee on the island!! I went out of my way to stop by and their latte was perfect every time! Thanks! (Only thing of note is that charging extra for an empty paper cup is silly... there goes your tip)...

Great little coffee shop, relaxed environment. Modern decor with comfortable seating with not so loud music. Would recommend if your in the area. The A/C is great for getting out of the heat. The coffee was brewed to perfection, I had the ice vanilla latte and it was delicious! Mahalo!

Great coffee and very friendly staff. The seating area is great too and they even have some swings inside!

Good coffee, chill ambiance. One of those no WiFi spots though so be aware. They sell gear too.

Amazing service and the person who took our order was fantastic, absolutely wonderful coffee and would definitely recommend :)

My boy loves elevator after his dentis

Visited this location in the morning. Wait time for my drink was less than 5 mins even though there were a couple of people ahead of me. Coffee is great. The baristas are all super friendly/nice and in such high spirits. It definitely was a great way to start off my day.

Excellent service, really good food, great coffee & tea. Good location as well.

Just spent a week in Maui and went here every morning for coffee and loved it. Thanks to all the girls that work there to make this a great memory of my vacation. Some of the best Expresso Ive ever had.

Great place for a cup of coffee and a quick bite

Cafe mocha and banana bread. Staff is supper friendly and helpful

Some of the best coffee we had since being in Hawaii. Minimalist, light and airy atomosphere. The coffee was brewed tastefully and milk choices (almond and soy) complimented the roast perfectly.

Very hip and clean. Delicious espresso. Easy to get to, they also have a drive-through. If youre in Maui and going to Starbucks, youre doing it wrong. Go here instead.

We were looking for great espresso drinks, and to our great luck, found this place! Incredible coffee, great service. Warmly recommend!

Love the vibe at both Kihei and Wailea location. Great coffee, atmosphere and friendly staff. The only negative we can see is the lack of wifi..If you need to get anything done on the computer, go elsewhere.

Great coffee. Friendly staff, nice, clean atmosphere

Super coffee! Fresh cinnamon rolls from the bakery down the way make the drive thru experience as good as it could be. Staff very friendly as well!

Stayed in Maui for a week and came here every morning. Living in AZ and we still order their coffee. Cant wait to visit again!

Best iced americanos in Maui. Great flavor that almost has a spice to it and lovely planets indoors if you want to take a break

Best coffee ☕ on island.Best service on island.That pretty much covers it.⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 🌴 📸

Pretty expensive and not a ton of food variety, but nice staff and high quality everything. Probably your best option on the south side.

Incredibly good coffee -

Love the service and the coffee at Akamai! Great, relaxing interior to work or meet up.

I was severely disappointed with the service I received as well as the drink I purchased October 2017. On the first day arriving in Maui, I was excited to try a local coffee shop, and reading the reviews on Akamai, I wanted to give it a try.Upon entering, I spoke with Kimberly, the owner of the coffee house. Not knowing what to get, being a tourist, I asked her what the most popular drinks were. She responded that most customers know what to get--Her response was not helpful. Once I decided upon ordering the 16 oz Akamai Features which was flavored with Macadamias, I requested to have light ice. What I got in the end was the opposite--the ice filled 3/4 of the cup (please see picture for reference). Although the drink was tasty, it only amounted to a few sips before I finished the drink. For 6 dollars, thats a hefty price to pay.Instead of being one of those customers that requests for a redo, I just accepted it knowing I wouldnt be back. I am all for supporting local coffee shops and would have returned, but the first experience left a bitter taste in my mouth. In the end, I visited Mill House Roasting Co., further north, on more than one occasion, as the value and service I received was better.*To reiterate, the quality is there and clearly the shop is popular with a majority of positive reviews. I hope to see them continue in their success, and hope my feedback can prevent my experience from happening with future customers.

Really luv their coffee, like everyone else always sooo busy🙂

Cute little coffee shop. Good coffee and the lilikoi fruit bar they had was excellent.

Great sandwiches, great coffee, awesome staff!

Amazing coffee! Great service. Best Ive had on Maui.

Not a place to enjoy alone — no WiFi. As a writer, coffee shops are usually the perfect environment to work but WiFi is very important. This shop has purposely chosen to not have it available so I am clearly not the intended clientele. Although their desire for “connecting on a human level” is very admirable, the seating is sparse, the decor is sterile, and the music sounds more like a low-key club.For grab-and-go (which is what most other customers appeared to be doing), the Akamai Coffee Co is fine. Their brewed coffee is good: smooth, flavorful, not bitter. The banana bread was a little dry and mild in flavor but decent.

Great custom iced coffee mixes. Sand Piles w coconut milk is my favorite.

Excellent beverages and friendly service!

Best coffee on the island, great hang, good people. What more are you looking for?

Favorite coffee shop on the island...and they have a drive through, you guys! Perfect for grabbing a delicious specialty coffee from a friendly local barista before hitting the beach in the morning.This is the place to go for coffee if you love that modern, Maui vibe and stellar local coffee (which is grown here on the island and roasted by the team at Akamai). I love spending time here: you cant beat the clean, light atmosphere and the fast, friendly service of this coffee company. Also, its now the only coffee I have in my kitchen (see picture).

Cozy environment. Excellent coffee.

Yummy coffee, and the ladies working there are awesome and just cheery enough at 6am

Super friendly staff and great atmosphere. Banana bread was delicious.

Best coffee on the island!!

Super cute cafe/roaster in Kihei. Love that all of their coffee is grown and roasted on Maui. Tasty drinks and friendly staff to top it all off!!

(+) friendly staff(+) their honey lavender latte is delicious(+) really cute shop!

Always super friendly!! Great coffee and drive through option !

Great atmosphere, delicious coffee, staff are super sweet! And just had some of the best banana bread ive had in a while!!!!

Probably one of the best coffee shops on Maui. Great espresso and brewed coffee. The frappe drinks are also a delicious treat. Really love the design of the space with living walls and fun seating. This location also has a drive through. There are dedicated bars for in person visits and drive through customers. Well thought out space and shop. Highly recommend. If you’re on the other side of the island, look for them in the Home Depot parking lot.

The coffee there was amazing

Unbelievable coffee. Must stop by for a cup. Really chill atmosphere inside with two swinging chairs. Has a drive through too.

Friendly, knowledgeable service and great, all-local coffee

I visited Maui with my family a couple weeks ago and we stayed in Kihei for our trip. I had searched online for good coffee shops close to our condo and found several good ones within a mile or two. But while looking for another coffee shop I stumbled across Akamai, it was kind of hidden in a small office building.I decided to give this place a try, not doing any prior research online. Something was calling me to give this place a chance, and Im so glad I did.My first impression of the inside was very clean and modern, with a touch of green foliage across the wall. It reminded me of some of the coffee shops back home in Seattle. And apparently the barista working that day had lived in Seattle for a short time as well, and that opened up the conversation about their coffee.I was given a quick introduction to Akamai and how they roast only local Maui grown coffee, which was exactly what I was looking for initially when searching for a good coffee shop nearby. Its all organic and is one of the few growers on the island that doesnt spray their crops, which appealed to me. But once I tried the coffee, I was blown away by the quality and flavor.I was sold on the first sip, and I went back every morning for the next week to get my morning coffee. I didnt even want to try any other local coffee shops, I had found the best coffee in Maui!!!I even bought one of their hats to take back home to Seattle, and everyone is asking me where I got it. Its a black Akamai Coffee Co. hat with a pineapple on the front, and its really comfortable swag. I also grabbed a bag of the Maui Mokka to take back home, which was highly recommended by the barista as her favorite.Anyways, I highly recommend you give this place a visit next time your in Maui. If youre a coffee connoisseur such as myself, then you will be rewarded with amazing service and the best coffee at Akamai.Thank you very much for the experience and making my trip to Maui even better!!!

Has drive thru and easy parking in back. Swing seats and local coffee. Must check out

Very very good coffee but unfortunately no WiFi access! Recommend the Iced Aloha Latte

Great coffe and service

Loved it. So fun and great environment.

Excellent coffee here.

Smells delicious! Tastes even better! Modern decor with a nice atmosphere. Many coffee runs here while in Maui, convenient with multiple locations on the island.

Good Coffee... Good Atmosphere

The best coffee I’ve found in Maui and the humans are lovely!

Nicely decorated coffee shop with hanging chairs, friendly staff, and serving Hawaiian coffee. Unfortunately the espresso itself was poorly extracted and astringent. If you are going for a sweetened drink, youll probably have better luck as they have a big variety of choices. They also have a drive through.

A great place to get coffee at anytime of the day. The staff is wonderful and the customer service is top notch. Its definitely one of my favorite spots to relax and enjoy conversation with a friend. BTW, the banana bread is amazing. Aloha 😎🤙

The coffee is sooo good!

Delicious banana bread and coffee!

So good, great store, excellent selection of drinks and friendly staff. My favorite place on the island.

Delicious coffee! I always get the iced coffee. They sell some cute local made goods as well. I got some local bee wax coverings for eco friendly food storage that are awesome quality. The space is fairly open/large if you want to come with a group to meet up or sit for a bit. Staff is always friendly and service is quick.

Good coffee!

We had a wonderful experience at this location. We stopped in literlly five minutes before close and the lady who helped us, was very friendly. Other places would be annoyed but she was so kind. Their espresso and cold brew were great! We look forward to coming back and trying other items, especially their pastries!

They serve 100% Maui coffee (which is much rarer in local coffee shops than you might think), and truly amazing seasonal drinks (I enjoyed the French kiss). Banana bread is nice. Theres also a drive-thru for your convenience.

This is my favorite coffee shop on Maui. Delicious, third-wave style coffee shop with modern espresso drinks in calm, clean, sparse but stylish digs. We visit several times every time were on the island. The staff is friendly and helpful and service is prompt.