Coffee Works
About
A Morning Ritual in the Heart of Lanai City
Stepping into Coffee Works feels less like grabbing a caffeine fix and more like joining a quiet island summit. Located right in the heart of Lanai City, this spot captures the slow-paced, friendly rhythm of upland living. The air inside is consistently thick with the rich, earthy scent of freshly ground beans, often mingling with the faint smell of rain hitting the warm pavement outside.
Island-Grown Beans and Local Flavor
This is the only place on the island where you can witness the full journey of a coffee bean from field to cup. They specialize in 100% Lanai-grown coffee, processing their own harvest right on-site. When you order a pour-over or an espresso, you are tasting a product grown in the unique volcanic soil of the island. The flavor profile is distinct—often bright, clean, and carrying a hint of the island’s tropical acidity that sets it apart from imported mainland roasts.
The Lay of the Land
The space is functional and unpretentious, featuring wooden accents that mirror the historic architecture found throughout the surrounding plantation-era streets. You’ll find a mix of residents catching up on news and visitors mapping out their hike to the Munro Trail. It is a tight, intimate space, so expect to navigate around a few leaning surfboards or day-trippers if you visit during the mid-morning rush. While seating is limited and conversation can get lively when the morning crowd hits, the genuine warmth of the staff makes it the essential starting point for any day spent exploring Lanai.
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Location
604 Illima Street, Lanai City, Hawaii, 96763
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Showing 10 of 76 community reviewsRHADAMES FEBGoogle Maps
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My experience was always the same better everytime... service was Aloha!
James CullenGoogle Maps
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Thankful for a great coffee! They help me keep motivated day in day out as needed. 🌴🌊
MaxGoogle Maps
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Since I found this place, I have made it a point to come atleast once per trip to lanai, the coffee here is great, and prices aren’t to bad for being in lanai. My 16oz cappuccino was $6. Overall, this is a great place.
Robert EGoogle Maps
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Stopped by for an espresso shake. Service was fast and friendly, and the shake was pretty good. However, it was pretty expensive, even for Lanai. Guess that happens when they’re the only coffee shop in the town. ETA: thanks for the kinda sassy response I guess?
Christina AkpanGoogle Maps
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Local LANAI coffee shop is very convenient and packed VARIOUS COFFEE OPTIONS AND FOOD ITEMS with strong ESPRESSO. WARNING: PLACE IS HIGHLY ADDICTIVE DUE TO EXCELLENT SUPERB FLAVOR AND PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENT!!! THIS IS MUST FOR LANAI LOCALS, VISITORS AND EXPLORERS!! MY GO TO JAVA CHIP BLEND WITH 3 SHOTS, JUST SAYING
JanellGoogle Maps
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Staff are awesome, coffee is delicious (vanilla chai 😍) smoothies are kid approved. Loved this being our daily morning coffee go-to. …
Steffen WadeGoogle Maps
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This is the spot for coffee lovers for sure. Did a coffee flight, they offer tasters of multiple drinks in it. The coconut water Americano was so good, I suggest trying that.
Mikelle HembreeGoogle Maps
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Great little stop. Wonderful fresh baked goods and the breakfast burrito was delish. Friendly service. Nice deck to sit on. Must stop if you’re in the area.
Jared MeauxGoogle Maps
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Neat little (and only) coffee shop in the city of Lanai. Friendly staff, small but good selection. Latte and an oatmeal raisin cookie is a good combo here. Aloha :-) To get here: On seventh st, next to The Local Gentry head down Llima ave away from town square. End of the block on your right.
Lawrence SantiagoGoogle Maps
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Great little locals spot in the middle of town. Definitely cranking out some good coffee and drinks. The atmosphere was great, prices were very reasonable and the best part about it was I knew it was going to support a hard-working local family instead of some mega corporation somewhere far away. In my opinion this is some of the best coffee and service I have had ever. The coffee was not bitter the drinks were made perfectly and the whole time the staff was smiling. The atmosphere was very rustic. But nicely.decorated. and.there we're.plenty of seating for people. I would highly recommend and I will go back again.
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