Our Story
Established in 2017, Kona Coffee Roasters is the only coffee shop that brings Hawaii's premium Kona coffee to New York City.
“ I opened my shop hoping to provide a space where New Yorkers can forget everything and just relax—because you need it. I wanted to give New Yorkers the taste of Hawaii to remind them that they can too, have the peace of mind—that it is okay to unplug.”
Our Coffee
Kona Coffee is one of the rarest and most expensive coffee beans in the world. Kona Coffee is cultivated on the slopes of Hualalai and Mauna Loa in the North and South Kona Districts of the Big Island of Hawaii. Its rich volcanic soil and afternoon cloud cover produce one of the most pleasing and aromatic coffee beans, that is hard to replicate in any other environment.
We’ve tried and tasted coffee from many different Kona farms, to ultimately choose a farm that matches the values and taste we want to bring to NYC. Over the past few years, we’ve closely partnered with our coffee farmers to ensure quality and consistency. And every month, our coffee is flown out from Hawaii to our doorsteps in East Village, NYC.
They say, that for each coffee bean, at least 100 hands have touched it. That’s a huge shout out to the farmers of Hawaii, who plant, grow, harvest, and wash each bean, that enables us to enjoy a cup of coffee. Here at Kona Coffee, we’re dedicated to supporting and uplifting our farmers in their part of the coffee story, through fair trade and direct sourcing.
Our Cafe
Located in East Village, our cafe is intentionally designed to bring a sense of peace and serenity when you step through our doors. Through open space, indoor & outdoor dining, and chill vibes, we’re all about bringing the aloha spirit to NYC, and reminding each other that it’s okay to slow down and take a breath.
Kona Coffee & Company provides a great atmosphere to study, work, or chill in the heart of East Village. We believe in sustainability and sourcing the best products from local famers in Hawaii. In addition to our signature drinks like the Hawaiian Latte, Coconut Matcha, and Oat Milk Draft, we also serve delicious sandwiches and pastries from local bakeries. Mahalo!