Flagstaff's Premier Kava and Coffee House

AWA Kava Bar opened in late 2019 as Flagstaff's first and only kava bar bringing traditional Pacific Island kava culture to Northern Arizona. The venue serves as an alcohol-free social space focused on community connection and cultural education around kava.

Kava Culture and Offerings

Kava or Piper Methysticum is a plant grown in the central Pacific Islands of Tonga Samoa Vanuatu and Fiji. The root is harvested dried ground and processed into a beverage that has been used culturally for hundreds of years. Kava provides a sense of calm and is sought out for its ability to alleviate anxiety and stress. Many patrons report sleeping better feeling more relaxed enhanced focus and increased willingness to socialize. The venue also offers botanical teas effective for managing chronic pain and sleeping issues along with locally roasted coffee from Toucanet Coffee.

Community and Atmosphere

AWA Kava Bar has formed a tight-knit community of regulars who have found a safe social space through drinking kava. The interior is decorated with local art and filled with board games study areas and comfortable seating creating a homey cafe atmosphere. The venue emphasizes the traditional Pacific Island greeting of Bula welcoming all to experience authentic kava culture.

Live Music and Events

Every Friday at 7:30 PM AWA hosts Open Mic for Musicians providing a platform for local talent to perform in an intimate supportive setting. The acoustic-friendly venue has become known for its music events. Beyond open mic the bar hosts weekly chess nights on Mondays craft nights on Tuesdays and various spiritual and cultural events. The venue's commitment to providing diverse programming has strengthened community bonds.

Mission and Values

Enforcing sobriety is one of the main goals of AWA Kava. The location offers an alternative to traditional bar culture providing a space for social connection without alcohol. This mission has attracted veterans seeking natural alternatives to prescribed medications customers managing anxiety and stress and anyone looking for a healthier social environment.

Hours and Location

Located at 218 S San Francisco Street in downtown Flagstaff AWA Kava Bar is open Sunday through Thursday from 6:30 AM to 10 PM and Friday through Saturday from 6:30 AM to 11 PM. The early morning hours make it popular for coffee and study while evening hours draw the community gathering crowd.