Kihei, Hawaii · Specialty Coffee Brand Deep Dive

Akamai Coffee Co

IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Farm level

TagsAkamai Coffee Co Hawaii coffee roasters USA Mexico Independent Farm level Roasts in-house

Akamai Coffee Co. is a Maui-based specialty coffee roaster and cafe operator founded by Kimberly and Byron Brown. The company is dedicated to showcasing high-quality, locally grown Maui coffee alongside select international single-origin beans. They operate multiple popular locations across the island, including drive-thru and cafe formats, and are known for their commitment to the seed-to-cup process.

Ownership

Akamai Coffee Co. is an independent, family-owned business operated by Kimberly and Byron Brown.

Founded

2014

Roasting

Reported to roast in-house.

What it's known for

The brand is widely recognized as a premier Maui-based roaster and coffee shop, frequently winning local awards for its coffee quality and community-focused cafe atmosphere.

Sourcing countries

USA · Mexico

Farm-level sourcing

The brand emphasizes 100% Maui-grown coffee and also sources specific single-origin beans from Chiapas, Mexico. They provide farm-level details for their Mexican offerings, such as the Peru Paris Estate, while focusing on locally grown Maui coffee for their primary roasts.

Notable coffees

— Mostly Sunny (Chiapas, Mexico - Peru Paris Estate)

Sources used in this deep dive

Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-27. This company overview is not a tasting review. Original tasting reviews are labeled separately when they exist. Ownership, roasting and sourcing details are attributed to documented sources. While the brand has been operating for over a decade, a specific calendar year of incorporation was not explicitly stated, though 2014 is cited in relation to their early award recognition.

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