Ah breakfast. It’s the most important meal of the day. You’re probably up before the roosters because you’re still in your time zone and looking for the perfect way to start your day. From fresh fruit acai bowls to the ultimate breakfast crepe, this list of places to have breakfast in Poipu will help you get started:
1. Little Fish Coffee Shop Poipu
The newest hotspot for breakfast in Poipu is Little Fish Coffee. With ample outdoor seating, this walk-up shop serves delicious acai bowls, breakfast bagels, paninis, smoothies and of course, coffee. Vegetarian options are also available.
Breakfast Hours: 6:30 am – 5:00pm
Order online for pickup: https://ordering.chownow.com/order/7233/locations
Menu: https://littlefishcoffee.com/menu/
2. TORTILLA REPUBLIC
3. Anuenue Cafe
4. Living Foods Market
(image courtesy of shoplivingfoods.com)
The breakfast menu from Living Foods is quite extensive and one of the few places to offer gluten-free options. Also located in The Shops at Kukui’ula, they dish up gluten-free crepes, pineapple brioche french toast, a selection of breakfast pizzas, and fresh-baked pastries. Their coffee bar and fresh fruit smoothies are a quick grab and the lunch and prepared foods options are not to be missed.
Breakfast Hours: 7:00 am – 11:30 am
Menu: https://shoplivingfoods.com/cafe-menus/breakfast/
5. Ilima Terrace – The Grand Hyatt Kauai
Opening bright and early at 6am, the Ilima Terrace has a breakfast buffet and daily breakfast menu. Enjoy items such as a “build your own pancake”, fresh fruit and juices, Hawaii’s favorite “Loco Moco” (eggs any style, brown gravy, beef patty, brown jasmine rice, scallions, cherry tomato), or an Anahola Granola Fresh Fruit Parfait.
Breakfast Hours: 6:00 am – 11:00 am
6. Red Salt – Koa Kea Hotel
This boutique hotel is one of the secret gems for breakfast in Poipu. Located in the Koa Kea hotel, Red Salt offers a daily breakfast buffet, fresh tropical fruit, bakery selections and assorted juices.
Breakfast Hours: 6:30 am – 11:00 am
Online Reservations: https://www.opentable.com/red-salt-at-koa-kea-resort
7. Kalapaki Joe’s Poipu
Located in between the Hyatt and Poipu Beach, Kalapaki Joe’s in Poipu serves up hearty breakfast favorites that’ll fuel you for a day of adventure on Kauai. Dishes such as their Longboard Breakfast with 2 eggs, 2 bacon, 2 sausage links & 2 Portuguese sausage and home fries or BANANAS FOSTER PANCAKES (Buttermilk pancakes served with some incredible bananas foster sauce made with fresh bananas) will help feed the whole family.
Breakfast Hours: 7:00am
Menu: https://kalapakijoes.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/breakfast.pdf
8. Brennecke’s Deli
Need to grab a quick bite? Brennecke’s beach deli has great take-out options for families on the go. Enjoy delicious breakfast burritos, egg scrambles, and hot coffee.
Breakfast Hours: 7:00 am
9. Lappert’s Hawaii
While they don’t quite have a breakfast menu, Lappert’s Hawaii has some of the finest coffee drinks and pastries in Poipu. Is breakfast really complete without a good cup of coffee?
