Wake Up Coffee Bar

Definitely lightning fast food, good service, basic diner/greasy spoon café but the food is actually really good. If fine dining breakfast is what you are looking for, this is not the place but if you are getting ready to rise, shine and hit the surf, beach or trail... drop by for a quick bite. I wasn't disappointed.

I would find another place to eat. They microwaved our French toast, sprayed it with whip cream and used pineapple from a can. (Hard to be accepted while on Hawaii) Other plated food came out so quickly I didn’t even have time to have my first sip of coffee. If speed is your thing then this is your place. Needs a good cleaning. Will say though, love the old surf photos on the wall.

Prices were comparable for the area, However the Portions of food were rather small. I feel like they could've been a little bit more generous with the Serving Portions. The food was absolutely delicious though. We all had The Hanalei Quesadilla which I would recommend. The place was clean and comfortable with Patio/Balcony Seating with a Paradise Atmosphere View.

Good food and the staff was friendly as well. FYI, they will seat you and then go into telling you about how everyone loves their cinnamon roll. Well, believe it!! Order it!! It was delicious! Coffee wasn’t bad, not the greatest on the island but it wasn’t bad. Table for two over all was a good experience. Would like to have had some vegan/plant based options.

Way overpriced. The food was not very good. The servers are not very pleasant. Part of our order was never even brought to us. For a group of seven, the server added on a "mandatory 18% tip." And, it was cash only - ATM down the street (because who uses a traveler's check for breakfast??).
Go across the street to the Hanalei Bread Company for food that is worth the price.

The food was good and came out very quickly but was a little over priced. The quesedilla was more of a breakfast taco, but again was very tasty. The hash browns were crispy and the salsa was fresh and delicious. The owner was not overly friendly, but our server was very sweet.

Cool small spot with old surfing photos all over. Outside sitting. Small menu but good food. And very good price. 70$ for 5 people. Cheapest meal we've had on the island. But consider 1 person had just a bagel. Service was good

Speaking honestly, this place may not be for everyone, but regardless it is truly one of the great Kauai/Hanalei experiences. I have been to Kauai more than 10 times now, and my trips are not complete without at least one breakfast here. That said it definitely helps to be fully on “Island Time” when visiting. If you are expecting a Mainland “Denny’s/IHOP” experience you won’t find it here. The rules are the rules and I have known them for as long as I have been going there. The hours 7am - 11am. It is a Cash Only establishment, and for large parties there is a minimum gratuity. Granted the hours are not long but they have been the same for as long as I have been going there. For me, not being aware of these things is not the fault of the establishment but rather the guest. I have arrived at 10:30 knowing they close at 11, and still had a wonderful albeit quick breakfast. Coming back to where I started, I believe everyone should get to enjoy this unique island experience as often as they can.

Amazing breakfast and super friendly staff! Cute shop as well. First day in Kauai for our wedding/honeymoon and off to a great start. Will be back!

Waitress was all over the place, split our group up in two tables nowhere near each other. Made us pay an automatic 20% tip for a large group even know she didn’t treat us like one. She took two other tables order between us and our group. Food was horrible. Run, go across the street to the bread company so much better.