Island Craves

Island Craves

Reviews Summary

This spot is highly praised for its fresh, delicious donuts and malasadas, with standout flavors like coconut cream, mango, and guava. Many rave about the breakfast items, especially burritos and sandwiches, as well as friendly service. Vegan and gluten-free options are available but limited. Some mention the pizza and savory food as hit-or-miss. The vibrant atmosphere and local vibe add to the appeal, though a few note occasional inconsistencies like fly sightings or frostbitten vegan ice cream. Overall, it's a must-visit for sweet treats, with most ratings leaning toward 4-5 stars.

About This Listing

Who Can Visit?

Most donut shops welcome all ages—perfect for families and kids
Some locations offer sit-down areas, while others are grab-and-go
No prior ordering knowledge needed—staff can help you choose flavors
Casual dress is welcome—some shops may have outdoor seating
Allergy-friendly options may be available (ask in advance)
Group orders and celebrations welcome—pre-orders may be required

*Note: Seating, menu, and accessibility may vary by shop. Contact your local spot for details.*

First-Time Visitors

First-time guests can simply walk in and browse the display or menu. Staff are happy to offer recommendations and explain specialty flavors. Some shops even offer sample bites or combo deals for newcomers.

Common Considerations:

Allergens Some donuts may contain nuts, dairy, or gluten—always ask if unsure
Availability Popular flavors can sell out early, especially on weekends

*Note: Menus and specials may vary. Ask staff or check online for daily options.*

What to Bring

Cash or card—most donut shops accept both, but some are cashless
Phone or camera—perfect for snapping and sharing your sweet finds
Appetite! Fresh donuts are best enjoyed warm and on the spot

*Note: Payment methods and policies vary by location. Check signage or ask staff.*

Preparing for Your Visit

Check store hours and peak times—early visits offer the best selection
Call ahead for large orders or special boxes
Bring friends or coworkers—sharing a dozen is half the fun
Dress casually—many shops are walk-up counters or offer outdoor seating
Leave pets at home unless it’s a pet-friendly location
Check for limited-time flavors, holidays specials, or preorder events
Set a treat budget if you’re shopping with kids
Bring a reusable bag or box if buying in bulk

*Note: Each shop may offer different experiences—check social media for updates.*

How to Get Started

Most shops accept walk-ins! For custom orders, pre-ordering is best. Ask about gift boxes or subscription options.

Other Helpful Info

Visits usually take 10–30 minutes, unless you're sitting down to enjoy
Weekends can be busier—plan ahead for quicker service
Seasonal or limited-edition donuts often rotate monthly
Some locations offer donut decorating kits or workshops
Gift cards, boxes, and party platters are often available

*Note: Features, pricing, and offerings vary by donut shop. Always check ahead.*

Contact Information

Address

4-1177 Kuhio Hwy

Kapaʻa, Hawaii 96746

Hours

Monday 6AM-7PM
Tuesday 6AM-7PM
Wednesday 6AM-7PM
Thursday 6AM-7PM
Friday 6AM-7PM
Saturday 6AM-7PM
Sunday 6AM-7PM

Customer Reviews

Great food and delicious donuts. They have yummy ice cream , shakes and espresso style coffees to choose from . Pizzas and burritos all delicious. Family owned and very friendly service. I would recommend 100%! Enjoy.

The donuts were delicious, and my egg and cheese with sausage was okay. It was an hour old. I wish it was fresh like the donuts were. It's not a bad little place.

Was there close to opening to grab some donuts and malasadas to give to friends who were jumping in an early flight. The M?s weren?t quite ready (thus the 4 stars instead of 5) but I took what was ready and wasn?t disappointed! I went back after my delivery and, YAY, malasadas were done. Super yummy ~ I?ve never had anything quite like them!

This place has an awesome vibe and even better food. The breakfast burrito and loco mock were both very good. We also really liked the stuffed donut (Marsala I think?) we got the Boston cr?me and it was so creamy and delicious. The kitchen was a little slow for dine in, but they were doing a TON of take out and were pretty busy inside too so it was totally understandable. They had cool souvenirs as well!!

Went on a Sunday afternoon they had literally 6 donuts left which indicated they had to be good if they're sold out for the day. The few I tried were so delicious. The coffee is actually pretty good. The young man at the counter was very helpful and doing a great one man handles everything food. Highly recommend this place! Donuts were still very soft and flavorful.

Donuts were good but I saw a fly where the donuts were. Blueberry fritter was AMAZING so was the chocolate cake donut. Glazed was ok

Coconut Cream Malasadas are unbeatable! Donuts, breakfast sandwiches, breakfast burritos, and pizza are all delicious too. Loved everything we tried!

I was expecting donuts only. Glad I was able to grab dinner after a long flight. Vegan options available too. ????????

We just stopped for Malasadas and they were amazing! Tried the coconut cream and the guava..and wow! Soooo good! Super cute shop, fun Island vibe!

Great vibe, friendly faces, and the donuts in the early morning? Unbeatable. The burgers, breakfast burritos, tater tots, pastries, ice cream?you name it, they deliver. The menu is huge, and everything hits. Even the kids? menu is solid. Prices are super reasonable for Kauai. I?ve been here plenty of times, and on the rare occasion something?s off the crew is quick to make it right. You can tell they genuinely care. Island Craves always comes through.

Best donuts on the island. If you like raised donuts this is the place to go! Went 6 times and every-time was great. The ice cream was good too!

A?a? was delicious, atmosphere is great, decent sized bowl for the price and you can choose your toppings!

This seems like a hidden gem in Kapa'a because the food is awesome and affordable, and there wasn't a wait! We enjoyed a breakfast sandwich and burrito, and tried two flavors of Malasada - coconut cream and guava - it was all delicious. Vegan donuts can be ordered too! Service was great, the team is friendly and accommodating, and there's a beautifully drawn, helpful map of Kaua'i on the wall!

Most delicious malasadas...our crew tried every flavor, coconut cream was my favorite. So soft and fluffy, and the perfect amount of filling. The coffee was amazing and breakfast sandwiches and tots were delicious. Share with a friend or two then you can eat more malasadas! Oh, also the best donut I've ever had... chocolate with macadamia nut topping. And the grab 'n go burritos were selling quick! Can't wait for the next trip... apparently they have awesome lunch food, too. ??

Super good place for donuts and Malasada?s. Definitely check it out if you?re around.

RUN HERE! We stopped into Island Craves with starving children after a Long Beach Day, and we weren?t prepared for how amazing they were. These donuts are the BEST donuts I?ve ever had. We?ve been all over the country and have had donuts in every state, and these are by far the best. They?re perfectly fluffy, and just the right amount of sweetness. We came on a Friday and I tried the passion-fruit donut, and I dreamed of it for days! The vibes in the restaurant are colorful, relaxing and refreshing. Defini

The food was really good, we got a breakfast burrito and donuts. They accommodated me and made me a blended coffee with ice cream and espresso that was absolutely delicious. Best coffee I've had here. They offer wings, pizza, and burgers. We will definitely be going back

Donuts were delicious. Staff was friendly.

It was a nice start to our day. I got a macadamia nut latte and bf got a guava coconut latte. Sounds weird but it was so good, usually I?m not a coffee lover! The guava malasada was tiny but satisfying!

I've asked several times before for vegan icecream and the worker there (always the same dude) says they're out. Probably my 5th time trying and he said they had some, finally! Unfortunately it was served to us like this Frostbitten and looking quite horrific ??... I think I know now why they're always "out".

This was our Family favorite. The kids and adults wanted to eat here for breakfast every day! Acai bowls, Fresh Malasadas and Donuts. The variety had us coming back every day!

Island Craves is a great spot for donuts, and I highly recommend trying the bacon donuts?they?re a unique and tasty treat. My girlfriend really enjoyed the coffee as well. Overall, it's a solid choice if you're craving something sweet and a good cup of coffee.

Reading through the reviews I was led to believe they have GF donuts. They do not, I was pretty heartbroken about that. They DO have vegan donuts which is awesome, just make sure you pre-order. Had their GF pizza, it was delicious. Still glad I went. ??

A great place to stop between north shore and south shore! They have everything here from food to treats! We got donuts that were some of the best we?ve ever had! Burger and pizza were great too for a good price!

Best Burgers in Kauai Island, Burgers are better than bubba burgers in my Texas opinion. My family and I enjoyed everything about this spot. The donuts, coffee and most of all burgers I think the fries are air fried because they are delicious.??

We went there for the donuts! So good! They had a decent selection of items to choose from. Donut holes, custard filled Bismarck, malasadas, and donuts! Very tasy! Great service! A 1/2 dozen was about $20. Worth it!

Vegan donuts had to be ordered a day ahead. You can't order on the app you either have to call in or go inside to place your order. The vegan flavor options are cinnamon sugar, sugar and plain glazed. They were really good and I was shocked to even have a vegan option. The staff didn't really know how to place the order so that made us a little nervous but everything turned out great in the end!

Chill donut, malasada and other goodies shop in Kapa?a. We stopped in on our way to Waimea Canyon. I got a mango-filled malasada and chased it down with a maple bacon donut. The malasada oozed mango once you got to it. Took a couple of tasty bites. The maple bacon donut was good. Bacon crispy and played well off the sweetness of the maple. Service is chill. Nice place.

I know there aren?t a lot of donut places on the island but our donuts were not fresh and honestly not amazing. We came close to closing which makes me think they don?t make fresh ones in the evening.The staff was nice, the location was fun. I was really hoping these donuts led up to the hype but the customer experience is so much different at the end of the day. We may come back to try the pizza.

Love this place! The malasadas are great and the best flavors sell out early. The Bavarian malasades are to die for! Excellent breakfast sandwiches!

This place is awesome. We had to come back to have lunch. Burgers, Pancakes, Acai Bowl and smoothies. Oh and don't forget the tasty doughnuts! This place is highly recommended by our group. Thank you Island Craves.

This place was a cute little hub during our first visit. They offer a lot of options: coffees, donuts/ malasadas, breakfast (pancakes, sandwiches and loco mocos), burgers, pizza, wings, acai bowls, ice cream....pretty much everything except shave ice. My family and I tried a few things, and what we ordered we loved. My husband got a burger and it was a surprise . They exceeded expectations in looks and flavor. I ordered a vanilla latte and malasadas at first. Both were very tasty. Then I later got an acai

Hidden gem of a bakery cafe. Malasada with Coconut cream was quite delicious. Quiche was also a hit. Mochas made with real chocolate, not syrup, mmmm Try it, you'll like it! ??

I work hard. After a long day there's nothing better than real food. Their burgers fill that void. No drive thru empty calories. Amazing..and what's better for desert than a donut or two. Best burgers and Donuts in Kauai and Hawaii.

Island Craves is my favorite place to get donuts. It is always a huge hit with the family, and their large selection of donuts makes its hard to narrow it down to just a few. Their menu expands beyond donuts to offer drinks (coffee, boba tea etc), pizza by the slide and so much more! If you like stickers, don?t forgot to pick a few out at checkout.

The guava malasada were the best we had on our trip. Fresh and soft and the guava filling was superb. Definitely a must!

Looks like I made it to the soft opening. I was able to make a quick purchase on some donuts before going to catch my bus. Wow so glad I made it in! So many good items including donuts, pizza, drinks and more! Nice staff, cool vibe and lots of parking in back. Looks like they are opening on Saturday June 26 and I wish them all the best!

Absolutely delicious!!! So freaking good!! The breakfast burrito and the donuts were the best I?ve ever had in my life!

We visited Kauai for 7 days and 4 mornings we went here because it was so good! Staff is so welcoming and friendly! 10/10 recommend this place to anyone visiting the island

Ok, so this store doesn?t have the best curb appeal from the front, but the mural on the south side says it all ? Without exception, this store has the BEST DONUTS that I have EVER HAD in my LIFE !!! But get there early if you want a Coconut Cream Malasada?

This was called "the Kapaa doughnut place" for a long time, that that is how they started. They have added ice cream, teas, burgers, pizza to their offerings. I liked it, two caveats, they are not fast food if you get my drift. Most important the road that services is one way. You need to approach from the North and turn right on Akia Rd right after The Kauai Store and then an immediate left onto their service road. Their service road is not in Google maps, will try to get it added. Food is good, I took pic

We got an assortment amount of donuts. We got the maple bacon, but I wouldn't recommend it. The Nutella oreo, and that was well worth it. Staff was super helpful as well.

Just heads up for future customers. There is always something happens whenever I come to this restaurant to pick up an order. Either yhey forgot to make it, they say 5 more mins and ended up waiting 15 minutes or they are too busy (because of inexperienced employees) to take care of the customers. Counter people needs serious training. I gave up on this restaurant.

Busy place. Got the last guava malasada. It had good guava flavor. Do not recommend getting boba here. It?s powder and tasted grainy. The fritters looked good but didn?t get to try it. They also serve lunch foods as well.

Best place to get your donuts early. Cant beat the 5:30 open time. Lotsa great flavors. Friendly staff and clean location Easy to get in and out. And they have other food as well! Havent tried it yet, but if its as good as the donuts im sure its worth it. The bubble tea options are decent, powder mixes, boba is fresh and they have popping boba.

Best Aca?i bowl made by the best smile on the island manual is so welcoming and the food is bomb my kids only want the ice cream and burgers from this spot

The outside is more enticing than the experience ends up being. The inside ambience is meh, a bunch of flies. There was only one girl working in the front and she had to do everything so lots of waiting. The a?a? bowl was very expensive and we ended up throwing most of it away. Not good. And it was half melted anyways by the time she finished putting on the toppings. I wanted a shirt but they weren?t marked clearly so I decided not to since it was more than expected. The malasadas were good though. We ha

I?m a bit shy to admit, but malasadas are one of my all-time favorite desserts. During our trip to Kauai, we tried several bakaries based on glowing reviews, but many fell short of our expectations - until we discovered Island Craves. From the first bite, it was clear that Island Craves does something special with their malasadas. The texture was just right?light, fluffy, and perfectly sweetened. It?s the type of treat that pairs beautifully with the island?s scenic views. In fact, I?d highly recommend gra

Didn?t agree with the recommended malasada choice of the cashier. He recommended coconut which felt heavy due to the coconut malasada being a custard filling one. The malasada I enjoyed the most (mango) was amazing! Reminded me of my favorite jelly filled donuts or maybe IT IS my favorite now. It was better than the malasadas I had on Oahu (I think it?s called Leonard?s) despite people raving more about those. I would totally come back here in a heartbeat. 10/5! Come here if you can!

We came in right when they opened and had to wait for the malasadas to be ready. At that, it was just the original ones and stuffed malasadas were not made yet, which was disappointing. The food that we did get was delicious, just wish all breakfast items were available at the opening time to accommodate people's traveling times.

The maple bacon donut was one of the best donuts ever had. Pizza was amazing as well, my husband and I are Sicilian and we know our pizza. Loved it. The only complaint I have is the workers seem unhappy. The owner needs to work on that.

Still on a sugar rush! Overall amazing donuts. The guava is one of the best fillings I?ve ever had in my life. Fritters are killer too!!

Great, cheap breakfast burrito. Easy to grab one on the way for a beach day. Fantastic maple bacon donuts too!

The donuts are so fresh and delicious. We found this location on our last day on the island. Not a big donut person but after eating like 5 donuts I didn?t feel heavy.

By far the best donut selection on Kauai. I go every morning and get donuts and not to mention their breakfast burritos are affordable and delicious especially compared to Kauai?s prices.

Lovely and super cute shop. Went for some donuts and coffee. I would have loved to try the breakfast menu, but I will have to come back to Kauai and try next time. Aloha spirit here!

We stopped in for a late afternoon coffee and were surprised by the selection! Iced lates have crushed ice and the malasadas are daily. Grab and go selection is really good and I liked the Acai bowl with crushed macadamia nuts. Came back the next day.

The malasadas were great. My husband got the breakfast burrito and said it was pretty greasy but had good flavor. Service and atmosphere are awesome and relaxed.

This is a MUST go to! Donuts were so good! My sister recommended we go and wow what a GEM!!!

The bacon egg and cheese breakfast sandwich was amazing! It was made very well and tasted perfect. Super friendly staff.

Donuts are amazing. Delicious breakfast sandwiches and coffee. Friendly service with a huge menu ??

They have great doughnuts and coffee. Also the burgers and milkshakes are great. They have a lot of different things to get and all are great. Service is awesome.

They DO NOT HAVE GLUTEN FREE DONUTS. Drove all the way down from Princeville for a donut that does not exist! The people were nice.

Great malasadas and donuts! We stopped by for a morning donut run and grabbed a blueberry old-fashioned, 2 coconut filled malasadas, 1 lilikoi malasada, and 1 pineapple fritter. The coconut malasada we're the star of the show, but the other donuts were also excellent. Island Craves also offers boba tea and coffee, but my ube boba did not have a ton of flavor outside of being very sweet. Great spot for donuts!

Large variety of speciality donuts. Donuts were very good, but not the best I?ve ever had. Staff were very helpful and friendly.

One of my favorite places we visited on the island, specifically for snacks. I think we visited 3 separate times during our week honeymoon we spent on Kauai. The donuts were awesome, specifically the cookie monster donut. We also enjoyed their coffee, I believe I tried the mocha from what I recall and it was really good. We also stopped here for some snacks such as their mozza sticks, which were also really good. The workers were very nice, and I even got a nice oversized pink T-shirt with the company name

We went specifically for malasadas which absolutely did not disappoint in any way, we just wish we had more room for all the other delicacies that they have. We both voted the coconut cream malasada our number one favorite but all the fruit ones were delicious as well.

To be fair I did not have donuts and those might be the reason why this place is rated so high. But the savory food is gas station quality at restaurant price.

The food was so ono! The employees are so sweet and knowledgeable of what they sell. The sweets are sooooooo ono. The flavors are just everything. Definitely plan on traveling back across kauai for it!!

Got high, got hungry, found Island Craves. Donuts? Bussin. Burgers? Juicy. Pizza? Mean. Clean spot, good vibes, chill people. Solid place?support local.

Doughnuts were just right! Coconut cream filled is a must try. Coffee was good, staff was friendly. The artwork lifts the mood.

We came here the first morning of our recent vacation. My daughter liked it so much we came back the next 3 mornings. The doughnuts were perfect and there were new fun flavors each morning we were there along with all the classics. I also really liked the tasty grab and go breakfast burritos. The young ladies running the counter were attentive and helpful. I highly recommend checking this place out.

This place has A LOT of options which is kinda overwhelming. Dined in for breakfast which was good. Had pizza delivered and it wasn?t very good, not because it was a little cold due to delivery.

Some of the best donuts I have ever had. The donuts were so fresh.

Fabulous burgers and malasadas. Dare I say better burgers than Bubba's and my kid agreed. They were right up there with Leonard's (Oahu malasadas). The acai bowl was delicious but small, a hanalei truck had a bowl twice the size for about the same price.

My wife and I stopped here multiple times for breakfast. We really liked the vibe not to mention we loved the food.

The malasada are to to die for! They have a ton of incredible donuts the size of your face. It's open early closes late and serves donuts, coffee, boba tea and pizza among other things. It's on the way to everything on either side of the island. Great pitstop for breakfast or a quick pick me up before headed back home.

Fairly decent, if overpriced, when it opened. Prices have since increased and quality has greatly declined. If you order takeout, check your food before you leave the restaurant. Otherwise you might get home and find they sold you rock hard scraps of batter, rather than the $12 chicken tenders and tater tots you ordered. Prices are higher if you order via their app than if you call it in. Also you're forced to register in order to use the app, then they repeatedly spam you with demands for a review. So

Interesting choice of donut flavors. Interesting in a good way. I tried the apple fritter and "OG" plain glazed donut. My daughter has the Bubblegum sprinkle doughnut. My 5 year old daughter are one and a half doughnuts. My two doughnuts were light and fluffy. We also ordered a dozen doughnuts, which I took back to my family. They loved them. I also ordered a large mocha. I wanted a "Bob Marley" mocha, but the counter person didn't know how. When I told her which syrups to use she told me she wasn't allowed

Donuts are godly! Malasdas were good but could be better. Maybe we are spoiled but I wish they were a bit creamy. We got the mango and guava malasadas and they were still good nonetheless.

Very veeeery good donuts! Soft interior and delicious toppings. Friendly staff.

Literally the best donuts I?ve ever tasted

Ohhhh yes, my favorite donut shop on island by far and always an early morning stop when we are headed to a hike or to the beach. Every single thing is delicious! But the apple fritters? you ABSOLUTELY MUST have an apple fritter!!

All kinds of snacks in here like boba tea, ice cream, donuts breakfast burritos and pizza. The pizza is excellent.

Great place for a sweet treat. Can?t speak for the pizzas but hear they?re good also. Tried their taro boba w/ tapioca pearls, vanilla soft serve, and vanilla hard serve. All very good! They also have several vegan ice cream options (soft & hard). The waffle cones were nice and fresh. Staff is super friendly. Received a $5 promo code after my first order - awesome marketing ?? Highly recommend!

Better places down the road (with fresh filled malasadas). If you need the restroom, they take your ID in exchange for the key. Workers seemed a bit rude; In response to the restaurants reply: I went to another restroom as well at another restaurant/plaza (with fresher malasadas) a few minutes down the road that required a code but not for you to hand over your ID. Island crave?s malasadas were not sold out when I was there they seemed to have plenty left. It looks like they spend more on their marketing t

We always seek out donuts on trips and these did not disappoint. They had some interesting flavor options but the donuts themselves underneath the frosting were delicious

Great coffee and the absolute best malasadas! Fresh, crispy, and soft on the inside. Try the guava PB its so good! One of my favorite spots in Kauai!

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