• Java Kai

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Coffee shop with coconut milk, teas, and smoothies. Also serves a few vegan food options, such as the açaí bowl and falafel wrap, and vegetarian options that can be made vegan by removing egg or dairy. Specify vegan and ask server for options. Open Mon-Sun 6:00am-7:00pm.


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8 Reviews

First Review by reflynn

Dcvegjess

Points +147

Vegan
05 Mar 2025

Ok

Cute place. The vegan chickpea sandwich/wrap was small but good, but that was the only vegan food option, as they were out of the acai bowl. They have several non-dairy milk options for coffee and non-dairy whipped cream. The place was busy but the service could have been better - we bought food at the counter for (outdoor) table service and weren’t told drinks wouldn’t be brought to us, and we asked our server for utensils that he never brought.

Updated from previous review on 2025-03-05

Richards_E.C.

Points +907

Vegan
12 Aug 2024

Kitchen closed too soon

Didn’t get to try the food since their kitchen closed at 2pm.
Tried their Sunburst smoothie
Kind of hard to mess up, but did pretty good , would’ve liked to try the food. 3 for now, potentially a 4

Pros: Menu scan codes, Good smoothie, Quick service

Cons: Kitchen closes early

SLO Jo

Points +153

Vegan
27 Mar 2024

Vegan and GF Options!

We had the avo toast and a tofu sammie that was a special of the day. Both were delicious. They confirmed their gluten-free bread is also vegan. The coffee is excellent, and they offer a variety of non-dairy milks. The acai bowls are also good. This place is busy, but efficient, and orders come up quickly, despite the line.

Updated from previous review on 2024-03-27

Pros: GF options, They know what vegan is and don't mind questions, Good coffee

Cons: Can have a long line, Limited indoor seating

AmberleyGoodman

Points +35

Vegan
09 Nov 2023

Yum

I had the avocado toast. Very good. Lots of milk alternatives for the coffees.

SunilKoticha

Points +103

Vegan
22 May 2023

Good vegan selections

Staff is knowledgeable was able to offer GF and Vegan options. We had GF Avacado toast and Papaya/Date Smoothie which was made with coconut milk.

Pros: Ambiance , Fiix selections

VeganKauai

Points +65

Vegan
09 May 2022

Chai powder not vegan

I placed an online order for a macadamia nut milk chai and it was made with cow's milk. It's easy to notice when you've been weened for several years.

I brought it to the counter to explain and ask for it to be made as ordered. Apparently it was made without any Mac milk and the baseline chai powder includes cow's milk powder.

They say the Thai chai has no milk so they remade it as that. I didn't enjoy this drink but at least it was cruelty free.

For food I recommend the rainbow roll just be wary the purple potato salad is not vegan. I hope they will specify on their menu what is vegan in the future. Make sure to ask before ordering if it is vegan!

Pros: Vegan options , Rainbow wrap is good

Cons: Expensive, Can't count on Mac milk orders to be vegan, Purple potato side is not vegan

CharlotteBrown747

Points +25

Vegan
02 May 2022

Great vegan options

I had the avacado toast, açaí bowl, chai late, and they had a vegan muffin available that was amazing.

Pros: Vegan options, Nice atmosphere , Fresh local

Cons: Slightly expensive , Can get busy

reflynn

Points +55

Vegetarian
18 Jan 2022

Refreshing find

Good vegetarian and vegan options. We had açaí bowls (açaí sorbet, fresh fruit and very yummy house granola). The only fault I could find was that I would have liked a little more granola.

I had a smoothie and my wife the Shark Bite coffee. Both were good.

Great service. Comfortable outdoor seating. Limited indoor seating.

Pros: Multiple vegan options

Cons: Limited indoor seating




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