Grandma’s Coffee House
Alfred Franco’s grandmother started growing and roasting coffee in remote and charming Keokea back in 1918, when she was 16 years old. Five generations later, this family-run cafe is still fueled by homegrown Haleakala beans and frequented by local paniolo (cowboys). Line up at the busy counter for espresso, home-baked pastries, hot oatmeal, scrambled eggs, or, on Sundays, a variety of eggs Benedict served on a cornmeal waffle. Rotating lunch specials include spinach lasagna, teriyaki chicken, and beef stew. Sit out on the scenic lanai where the air is always the perfect temperature and listen to a Hawaiian guitarist serenade his bygone sweethearts. Pick up a few lemon squares and a slice of pumpkin bread to go.
Alfred Franco’s grandmother started growing and roasting coffee in remote and charming Keokea back in 1918, when she was 16 years old. Five generations later, this family-run cafe is still fueled by homegrown Haleakala beans and frequented by local paniolo (cowboys). Line up at the busy counter for espresso, home-baked pastries, hot oatmeal, scrambled eggs, or, on Sundays, a variety of eggs Benedict served on a cornmeal waffle. Rotating lunch specials include spinach lasagna, teriyaki chicken, and beef stew. Sit out on the scenic lanai where the air is always the perfect temperature and listen to a Hawaiian guitarist serenade his bygone sweethearts. Pick up a few lemon squares and a slice of pumpkin bread to go.
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