Island Lava Java Bistro & Grill

We offer the freshest food on the island, using locally sourced ingredients. Including grass fed Big Island Beef, local organic lettuce, Puna Chick's Chicken, Big Island goat cheese and more...All our food is prepared fresh everyday to the highest standards...

8 / 10
320
ratings
Address

75-5801 Alii Dr Bldg 1 Kailua-Kona , HI 96740 United States

Credit Cards Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi Yes
Outdoor Seating Yes
Music Live Music
Menus Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
Drinks BYO

Comments / 109


Keywords:

coffee breakfast food scenic views cinnamon rolls pancakes live music casual brunch food outdoor seating BYOB iced tea waffles gardens mochas fruit juice shredded pork eggs good for dates pastries yogurt
Damian Bayona

Opens at 6:30am - perfect for you and your ohana to watch the waves as the sun begins to shine on them. Add a delicious cup of java and a cinnamon bun and you got a great start to your day.

Jon Hopkins

Favorite breakfast spot in all of Kona. Live music each morning with an awesome ocean view . Get the banana macadamia but pancakes with coconut syrup . Yum!!

DoubleDeuce

This is a great place to sit and watch the ocean, people strolling along Ali'i Drive or just relax and enjoy the air and soak up the friendly service .

Annmarie Hill

Serves breakfast until 11:30 and has amazing Kona coffee ! The cinnamon pull apart roll is to die for! Breakfast on the ocean with live music !

eric bornemann

Great location close to the water and love the outdoor seating . Blacked fresh catch sandwich is great as is the cocktails . Perfect first stop after you land on the island .

Carrie Nyden

If you like ginger , definitely try out the ginger iced tea ! The roasted garden veggie (veggies , macadamia nut pesto , & goat cheese ) and luau (shredded pork & pineapple ) omelettes were delicious!

Crystal

This place makes me rethink breakfast - avocados , arugula and over-easy eggs ? Yes, please. Lovely seating on the patio with ocean views too.

Brodie Olmstead

The wait time can get a little ridiculous later in the mornings,but try to snag a seat outside for an incredible view !

Mary Ann Sullivan

The Luau omelette and the veggie omelette are delicious.the lattes are great. Come with an appetite because there is plenty of food.

Carmen

Sit at the bar if you’re in a hurry, Bayley is friendly and very efficient. Cafe at lait tastes heavenly and so does the strawberry banana muffin

Cheryl Valle

Best drink in Kona Hana hou made with Maui ocean vodka , guava juice , orange juice and pineapple juice

Amanda Hennessy

Lava Java milkshake is super yummy!! Ended up having two!! Great place to relax and have a scenic view with live music .

MariLou Harveland

The food is great, service fantastic, and the view spectacular. We went for breakfast & would definitely return!

Brent Miller

Food, liquor , and coffee . Poke was fresh and light. Mai tai was good and not too sweet.

Carmen

What’s better a cream cheese and lox bagel as take out for a six hour flight? Maybe a “thru the garden ” croissant to have on the spot. Extra points for bacon that’s not greasy

Natalie M

Such great coffee ! Don't be confused by the service seating outside . They do to go at the counter inside!

Kristy Tumler

Their breakfast menu is amazing and their coffee is great! Get a table facing the ocean - what a way to start your day!! Dinner is good too!

Josh ????☢

Very fresh food - every the hamburger buns are made daily. Make a reservation during high season!

Lindsay Furches

The location right off of the beach is fantastic. That’s where my compliments end.

Brittney

The banana & macadamia nut waffles with coconut syrup are amazing! Great view with live music too.

Paul Griffith

All you need to know about breakfast in this part of town . Great coffee , great service, fantastic fresh food .

Kris Crox

Great breakfast ! Shrimp eggs Benny are amazing. Ice coffee is also killer.

Domino Damoiselle

Get the pull apart cinnamon roll and the Portuguese sausage . It's like a bacon/sausage hybrid with sriracha .

Theresa ????

Try the banana ~ macadamia nut pancakes with coconut syrup , soooo yummy

Luc Verhelle

This is the other place where you willfind me, after retirement, every other day. Great place for breakfast , lunch and dinner !

Chase Hagerman

The Pull Apart is incredible. Best cinnamon anything I have ever had.

Lara H

Best views of the sunset . Food is always great. The lilikoi ice tea is excellent!

Annmarie Hill

TOTALLY different menu on Sundays for brunch , but still some staple items and still good!

Rob Osterhouse

Had an an maxing brunch ! Great Eggs coffee and eggs Benedict !

Zoryana Lubyanitskaya

The coffee is delicious! A place to go for a lovely breakfast !

* p A u L * C

GREAT Mochiato (iced coffee ) and tasty pastries . Cool place for breakfast if you want something different, orjust s morning coffee . Great views too.

Laney_ms

nice place, vegetarian options . great place to watch the sunset :)

Tania Mills

Fresh papaya with yogurt and homemade granola is so delicious!!! And their pull apart cinnamon roll HEAVEN!!

Quintein

Great for a quick lunch with a great view

David

Breakfast and lunch are great, dinner menu was way over priced and no selection!! Go before noon!

Brian Kung

Avoid the poke wrap if you like poke . On the other hand, if you like wasabi and coleslaw to overpower the taste of fish , it might be for you!

Ken Feucht

The breakfasts are great - Try the Luau Omlette , filled with shredded pork and grilled pineapple

Alexander Polson

The Hawaiian-style waffles (bananas and macadamia nuts ) are delicious!

Charles Donado

Pancakes with coconut syrup rock! Enjoy with fresh brewed Kona coffee ...can't go wrong!

Mark J.

Definitely a local favorite for coffee and views !

werner schwabe

Sinful pastries . Try the cinamon rolls and the good coffee .

Thomas Masotta

Amazing views from the tables out front

Scott G

Italian soda and iced mocha were awesome. Also, free wifi with password protection. Best way to do it.

Amy Clarke

Breakfast is the best! Good food and fun atmosphere !

Summer Borowski

A classic Kona spot- and good as great as the view !

Philomena Lawton

I left behind eyeglasses in a Coach eyeglasses pouch last night. The lady told me that manager was in meeting but will call me later. The chance to get it back is impossible, so upset & disappointed!

Jenni Ojala

BYOB , bring your own beer ! The seafood pizza was fantastic.

Peter Meise

Everything is great! And loved the service

Brittney M Walker

Try the local Kona Coffee ! And the coconut syrup ! Yum!

Anya

Perfect place for breakfast !

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