First Wave Coffee
Market rank
#2 / 5
First Wave Coffee is Kahului's premier destination for exceptional coffee and café experiences. With an impressive 5.0-star rating from 228 satisfied customers, this beloved local establishment has earned a reputation for excellence in the community. First Wave Coffee specializes in expertly crafted beverages, quality refreshments, and a welcoming atmosphere that keeps patrons returning. Whether you're seeking your morning brew, a quiet workspace, or a casual meeting spot, this Kahului café delivers outstanding service and memorable experiences. The dedicated team at First Wave Coffee is committed to sourcing premium ingredients and providing genuine hospitality to every guest. Their consistent excellence and customer dedication have made them a trusted name in Hawaii's café culture. Visit First Wave Coffee today and discover why hundreds of satisfied customers have given them top marks. Experience the perfect blend of quality, service, and community spirit that defines this exceptional Kahului café.
Health scoreMay 24, 2026
85
out of 100
#2
Market rank
5.0
Avg rating
230
Total reviews
No public response signal
Response rate
Unknown
Years active
85
Health score
Health score · 85 / 100
Six signals, weighted continuously.
Operator computes a Health score continuously. It is the one number that tells you if this shop is winning, losing, or steady. Here is how First Wave Coffee broke down on May 24, 2026.
Score trend
30d90d1y
First Wave Coffee
90 days trailing
Market position
#2 of 5 Cafe in Kahului.
Operator ranks every cafe in Kahului continuously using reviews, response rate, and local market share.
#2
of 5 Cafe businesses
in Kahului
in Kahului
Leaderboard refreshes continuously. Your rank updates the moment signal lands.
Cafe · Kahului
Top 5 shown
1
Cat Cafe Maui
1,109
2
First Wave Coffee · this page
230
4
Akamai Coffee Co.
350
7
Simply Local
17
Recent activity
What changed this month.
Holding a top 2 slot in Kahului Cafe
Market leaderboard refreshed this morning
In person
The shop, the team, the work.
The numbers tell one story. The photos tell another. Images are indexed from Google Business Profile, the public website, and connected social profiles.
Reviews · 230 total
What customers say.
Reviews pulled continuously from Google, Yelp, and Meta. Aggregate weighted by recency and source authority.
5.0★★★★★230 reviews
5 ★
119
4 ★
59
3 ★
30
2 ★
15
1 ★
7
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About & contact
Where to find them.
About
First Wave Coffee is Kahului's top-rated café, earning a perfect 5.0-star rating from 228 reviews. They specialize in expertly crafted espresso drinks, pour overs, cold brew, and fresh pastries, making them the go-to spot for serious coffee lovers in central Maui.
Phone
Website
Hours
Price range
moderate
Specialties
Espresso DrinksPour OverPastriesCold BrewBreakfast
Service areas
Kahului
Competitors · top 5
Side by side with the neighborhood.
The cafe shops First Wave Coffeecompetes with most often, ranked by Operator’s health score. Tap any row for that shop’s full page.
#
Business
Rating
Reviews
Response
Score
1
Cat Cafe Maui
★5.0
1,109
No response signal
96
2
First Wave Coffee
★5.0
230
No response signal
85
4
Akamai Coffee Co.
★4.7
350
No response signal
85
FAQ
Quick answers.
The questions people ask before they call.
Contact First Wave Coffee
Call 0645414011 for service. The website firstinterstatebank.com also has direct contact info.
Hours for First Wave Coffee
Hours are listed on this page under About and contact. Operator refreshes them continuously from public sources.
Services offered by First Wave Coffee
First Wave Coffee offers Espresso Drinks, Pour Over, Pastries, Cold Brew, Breakfast. Operator refreshes service lists continuously from public sources.
Licensing and insurance
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Estimates and availability
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Health score formula
Six weighted components: Reviews and rating (25%), Response rate (15%), Market rank (20%), Financial health (20%), Jobs flow (10%), and Operator activity (10%). Recomputed continuously using data from Google, Yelp, Meta, and direct integrations.
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