Collab Cafe

Collab cafe is hands down the best brunch spot in Kapaa. A trifecta of creative forces have come together to offer exquisite bread from Hola Aloha, incredible craft coffee (Outpost) and delectable vegan ice cream Rainbow Rd. The mushroom toast was loaded with fresh Kauai grown mushrooms on local sourdough bread. Simply so, so yummy. Coffee exceeds every hope or expectation one could have from a cafe and Rainbow Rd. will leave you grinning like a child from ear to ear. Great food, ownership and atmosphere, inside and out. 💯 Recommend this place for brunch next time your in Kapaa/ Wailua.

As an evil foodie I came into this cafe 98% prepared to pounce on every mistake and leave a snarky, terrible review.
Unfortunately, the cappuccino was expertly prepared, no bitterness from an improperly poured shot or tangy bite from burnt milk, just a smooth, rich coffee flavor beneath a beautiful silky foam with a well-practiced latte art piece to cap it off.
Still, there was opportunity for vitriol with the Avo Tartine still underway. I was foiled yet again. The rustic sourdough was thick cut with a toothy chew and crispy but tender crust. Presented uniquely with tombstoned cucumber slices, a scattering of pickled onion and fresh sunflower sprouts over what seemed to be an entire avocado, I found the generous portion well worth the Kaua’i price. The avo mash was nicely seasoned, its saltiness complimenting the tart, sweet onions and sour bread.
I sit here sated and caffeinated with Collab unable to be berated. In the end, I find the only promise to myself that I am able to keep in this review is a heap of snark. I’m afraid I’ll have to return again, most likely to be sorely disappointed by another uncriticizable menu item. Stay tuned for a reluctant rave about ice cream.

Amazing mushroom toast and espresso cake!

Everything this place has is amazing. Go here for breakfast and coffee :)

Shockingly good coffee. Toast was so delicious.

My fiancé and I wandered in here for breakfast while visiting Kauai for our Babymoon. We’re from Maui. Super impressed with this establishment and menu choices and service. Love the interior. Simple and calming with nice wood touches. Love the mint green color scheme.

The food! I had the Macadamia nut pesto toast and my fiancé had the mushroom toast. Wow. All well worth the price. Just for reference, avocado toast in so over priced, imo, for what is actually offered and for the first time, I felt Collab’s toast options were what fancy toasts are supposed to be about and priced appropriately! Like I said, worth it. Fresh, super thick cut, nutty bread, super fresh ingredients that you can taste and lovely flavors put together. Add the poached egg! You’ll be satisfied and happy. Just all really delicious.

Coffee was also delicious. We both just got a regular drip and they made sure to let us know we could have a top off free of charge bc the mugs weren’t quite 16 oz. Also, when our food was brought out they brought out 2 mushroom toasts instead of the Mac-nut that I ordered, I let them know and they were super apologetic, took it back, remade what I ordered swiftly and brought it back out. We didn’t even ask for this, but later they let us know they refunded us $2 because of the mixup. Wonderful service.

When we visit again, we’ll be back and we’ll tell our friends when they island hop. Support local. Mahalo, Collab!

What a lovely place. Too bad we discovered it on our last day on the island. Everything local sourced from small local business with breads and ice cream made in house. Probably the only place where you can get rainbow road ice cream by the scoop. We also had the mac nut pesto sandwich which is totally recommended.

Amazing coffee and great atmosphere. Highly recommend the mushroom toast! It is a breakfast delicacy

Beautiful space, extremely friendly staff, quality ingredients, and unique drinks with well balanced flavors. We would definitely return.