Mocha Java Café first opened in 1983. The cafe is known for featuring healthy gourmet food, a vegetarian and vegan gourmet menu, coffee and espresso, milkshakes, smoothies, sandwiches, salads, crepes, omelettes and the best acai bowls in town. Great fresh fruit smoothies, blended coffee drinks and thick milkshakes are served at this cafe.
The cafe is an award-winning establishment, taking the category of Best Espresso Fountain in the Zagat Survey. The food here is also exceptional, there are some terrific crepes on the menu, and the Belgian Waffles are really something. For breakfast lovers, this establishment serves breakfast all day. Mocha Java’s ambiance of being family friendly attracts many and customers who use Mocha Java as a gathering place of all sorts. And of course—the best seating may be in the lovely courtyard!
Luzia Maia—the former swimmer and coach—first movedfrom Brazil to Hawaii in 1991 with then-husband Jose Jube. The couple went into the restaurant business when a friend offered them a chance to buy Mocha Java Cafe. The cafe still remains in it’s current location in the Ward Center. Luzia Maia states her strategies for staying in business has been to offer products that are in demand, keep existing product line consistent, be hands-on as an owner and raise prices to accommodate rising costs.
Breakfast Favorites Served All Day!
Crepes, Sandwiches, Salads, Soups and Many Island Favorites!
10 Popular Bowls or "Create Your Own".
Serving Coffee, Espresso, Teas, Juices, Smoothies and Delicious Shakes
*Call About Our Daily Specials!
All omelettes are gluten-free, made with grade A free range eggs, low-fat cheese and served with cracked wheat toast or brown rice (*GF). For specific diets—”Egg Beaters” and “Egg Whites” are available for additional charge.
* VE - Vegetarian * V- Vegan * GF - Gluten Free
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All omelettes are gluten-free, made with grade A free range eggs, low-fat cheese and served with cracked wheat toast or brown rice (*GF). For specific diets—”Egg Beaters” and “Egg Whites” are available for additional charge.
* VE - Vegetarian * V- Vegan * GF - Gluten Free
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All omelettes are gluten-free, made with grade A free range eggs, low-fat cheese and served with cracked wheat toast or brown rice (*GF). For specific diets—”Egg Beaters” and “Egg Whites” are available for additional charge.
* VE - Vegetarian * V- Vegan * GF - Gluten Free
More Breakfast
All omelettes are gluten-free, made with grade A free range eggs, low-fat cheese and served with cracked wheat toast or brown rice (*GF). For specific diets—”Egg Beaters” and “Egg Whites” are available for additional charge.
* VE - Vegetarian * V- Vegan * GF - Gluten Free
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Indoor and outdoor seating | Lots of tables and chairs for your group gatherings | Free WI-FI with purchase
Outlets (limited) for charging | Highchairs for todlers | Service with a SMILE!
The entire menu including drinks can be packed To-Go. Phone orders are welcome.
Lots of parking available in covered seven-story parking structure at no charge. Valet parking is $6.
Cafe is located on the first floor of the Ward Center. No hassle of stairs. A convenient curb-side drop off
and 10 minute parking are right outside of the Cafe’s location.
The outside terrace is a lovely spot to hang out with your four-legged buddy (pet dress code-leash required).
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