Paradise Coffee Roasters

If you are a person who likes "coffee flavored coffee" or "flavored coffee"; this is not the place for you. If you like very interesting small batch experimental coffees made in small lots from individual farms, this place is for you. There is an insane breadth of flavors you can get when you treat coffee fruit/beans the way they do. I've been getting specialty coffee for years now, and this place made the single best cup of coffee I've ever had. They have free samplings of their coffee, so you can try a few before you buy. In a world where most coffee is fast food, this is the slow food.

This is a window where you can go and sample/buy fresh small batch local and international craft coffee beans. The ideal customer probably enjoys black coffee and isn’t looking for a frilly sugar beverage. If you are this type of customer, as I was, then you will indeed find this place to be a literal coffee “paradise”. I’m guessing anyone who didn’t rate this place 5 stars doesn’t realize/appreciate what this place is or was looking for a different type of business instead.

Came here with my wife on my honeymoon.. Artful pourovers with beans that have been masterfully roasted. For those who know coffee, or want to, this is a great spot. Given pourover coffee is the thing here, there are a few minutes before the coffee is ready. So, take the opportunity to chat up the barrista. She, the barrista, was quite friendly and even offered us a few helpful tips for our honeymoon vacation. Conveniently located in downtown Hilo just minutes from our hotel, Hilo Hawaiin Hotel. If you need coffee in Hilo, this is a great spot. Disclaimer, this is exclusively a coffee shop, NO lattes, espresso, frappes, mochachinos, etc. Just delicious coffee that doesn't need to be covered up with other flavors : )

If you're someone who appreciates third-wave expertly roasted coffee with very unique flavor profiles, then this is a must-try in Hilo. The very knowledgeable barista had me sample a few different coffees before choosing the one I liked best. I can't stress enough how delicious this coffee was. It's not Starbucks but if you're looking for a unique experience while visiting Hilo, then go check them out!

This place brewed me the best cup of coffee I ever had. If you love black coffee this is your place to visit. I’ve been looking for a coffee shop the last year to match the quality of a local shop I go to and this is the only place that’s done it and they blew my local shop out of the park. Note this isn’t a cafe with seating to enjoy your coffee and do other things but you won’t be disappointed with the product your given.

Our barista was very knowledgable about coffee and brewing process. Gave us a good quick rundown about their coffee samplers. They use medium-light roast coffee with good acidic fruity flavors. Good experience overall. Only downside is that they don’t have tables and seats to enjoy coffee. (Hand drip and cold brew only - no espresso for those of you who want a cafe latte or a morning cappuccino).

The barista was great, let us taste some options and explained the different processes. Coffee was fantastic too.

Best coffee on the island. Period.

Cold brew sells out for obvious reasons, free samples of specialty coffees from all over the world, & each cup is brewed for you by the sweetest baristas! A must-stop if you are passing through Hilo.

I was looking for a coffee shop to sit down in for awhile and saw there sign. They are a roaster let's see if they have a sit down. Nope. Instead you have a girl at the counter engaged in conversation it seems I interrupted. We have pour over or what's on the menu she mentioned twice. So I clarified that there was nowhere to sit and enjoy the brew and she sternly explained that they are a roaster. Yet it dose say in the ad they are a coffee shop? An uncomfortable one. I let her get back to her conversation. I won't bother any further. I am glad I didn't purchase before learning what kind of coffee shop they were.

Wow! Really the most creative bean processing with emphasis on complex and rare flavor profiles (orange creamsicle Colombian) I’ve encountered. Staff were also very knowledgeable and friendly. Top notch!