Kava Bar in Fort Myers: Where the City Comes to Unwind
House-brewed kava and modern botanical teas. A laid-back kava bar in Fort Myers. Hang loose, get rooted.
Southwest Florida's Home for Kava and Calm
Ohana Kava Bar on Winkler Ave is a cozy, alcohol-free lounge bringing premium kava and botanical teas to Fort Myers. As our newest location, it’s the first taste of Ohana for Southwest Florida: the same relaxed, social hangout that built our name, now closer to home. We serve a range of 18+ and 21+ plant-based drinks daily, no alcohol, no pretense, just a good place to slow down.
Discover Kava, Fort Myers Style
Walk through our doors and leave the busy world behind. Here, the energy shifts, the lighting dims, the tempo slows, and the welcoming vibes bring a relaxing calm. This isn’t just another lounge. It’s your third space. Your after-work ritual. Your late-night haven.
At our Fort Myers location on Winkler Ave, the spirit of Ohana comes alive in every corner, from the island-inspired decor to the steady rhythm of cups raised in good company. Every pour is a reminder that you don’t need alcohol to unwind, to connect, to feel present.
Whether you’re discovering kava for the first time or returning for the familiar comfort of community, you’ll find something here that feels like home and family (Ohana).
Welcome to the kava bar experience, reimagined.
Ohana Isn't Just another Kava Bar
Fort Myers has a new home for kava. Ohana is a place where every detail is intentional, from the quality of what goes in your cup to the calm of the room around you. This isn’t a trend. It’s a tradition thousands of years old, prepared with care and poured the way it’s meant to be.
Great kava starts with great sourcing, and that’s where we begin. We serve high-quality kava and modern botanical teas, an ancient practice given a fresh, welcoming twist. Every pour reflects the years Ohana has spent learning the craft and the community we’ve built around it.
Ohana helped shape kava culture in Colorado, and Fort Myers is the next chapter. Our story is still being written, here and across the country.
When you need to pause the hustle and step into a tropical haven built for relaxation, connection, and renewal, Ohana is waiting. Hang loose and get rooted. Our logo isn’t just a symbol. It’s a signpost for a local landmark built on calm, community, and shared experience.
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Kava Done Right
Strong, fresh, and traditionally prepared. No watered-down shots here, just a full, calming pour every single time. -
Island-Inspired Lounge
Warm lighting, tropical touches, and easy music turn a quick stop into a little escape, right here in Fort Myers. -
Stay or Take It To-Go
Post up and soak in the vibe, or grab your go-to on the way out. However you like it, we make it simple. -
A Zero-Proof Menu With Range
Classic kava shells, noni juice, kombucha, coffee, tea, and plenty more. Real flavor, real wellness, your choice. -
Where Fort Myers Comes Together
Fast Wi-Fi, a welcoming room, and events worth showing up for. Ohana is more than a lounge. It's a third space to connect, create, and feel at home.
Plan Your Visit
Our Fort Myers Ohana Kava Bar is located at 2215 Winkler Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33901, right in the heart of the city off Colonial Boulevard and just steps from Luxe 8 Flix, making us the perfect stop before or after a movie. Centrally positioned near the Winkler and Colonial crossroads, we’re minutes from Edison Mall and close to everyday essentials, local dining, and major routes like Colonial Boulevard, US-41 (Cleveland Avenue), and Summerlin Road, making us an easy stop before or after work, the gym, class, or a night out.
We’re open early and late, seven days a week, with happy hour three times a day. Full hours are below. From a sunrise cup to a zero-proof night out, we’re here for it.
Whether you’re planning a low-key morning, a zero-proof night out with friends, or just need a third space to relax and connect, Ohana is your Fort Myers destination for calm and community.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Sunday | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Monday | 7:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Morning Happy Hour | 7:30 – 9:00 AM Mon–Fri, 10:00 – 11:00 AM Sat–Sun |
| Afternoon Happy Hour | 4:00 – 6:00 PM Everyday |
| Evening Happy Hour | 9:00 – 11:00 PM Sun–Thu, 10:00 PM – 12:00 AM Fri–Sat |
Find Us
📍 Visit Ohana Kava Bar Fort Myers
📍 Address: 2215 Winkler Ave. Unit HFort Myers, FL 33901
📞 Phone: +1 (239) 204-9141
🚗 Parking: Free on-site parking
📶 Amenities: Fast Wi-Fi, walk-in friendly, group seating available
What is Kava?
Kava is a calming, alcohol-free drink pressed from the root of the Piper methysticum plant, a small shrub native to the islands of the South Pacific. People there have gathered around it for more than 3,000 years, and its appeal hasn't changed: it eases you into a relaxed, sociable, clear-headed calm without a drop of alcohol.
The traditional method is simple and still in use across the islands. Ground root is kneaded into water until it releases its character, then strained and served. The finest pours come from noble kava, cultivars prized for a smooth, balanced, dependable effect rather than the harsher feel of lesser varieties.
These days kava reaches well past the classic root-and-water shell. You'll find ready-to-drink cans, concentrated shots, tinctures, and capsules, all pulled from the same root, so it fits however you want it: settled in at the bar, grabbed on the way out, or folded into a daily wellness habit.
What Does Kava Feel Like?
Kava tends to leave you calm, loose, and easier in your own skin, socially open without dulling your focus or clarity. We call it a chill, not a high or a buzz. Our advice: start slow and give it a little room to work.
You'll usually notice it within 10 to 20 minutes, and it settles in for about 2 to 3 hours. Most people describe a quiet shift more than a jolt. Stress loosens its grip, conversation comes easier, and your body feels grounded and at ease. And unlike alcohol, kava won't cloud your judgment or leave you with a hangover the next morning.
Kava Safety, Dosage, and Overdoing It
Kava is considered safe for most adults when used responsibly - especially when prepared from traditional noble varieties, which have been consumed in the South Pacific for centuries and are valued for their balanced, predictable effects. But like anything, too much can make the experience unpleasant, and it’s not suitable for everyone.
If you have any medical conditions, take prescription medications, are pregnant or nursing, or are unsure how kava might interact with your health, you should speak with a qualified healthcare professional before consuming it.
Overdoing it can cause negative and uncomfortable effects. Most who overconsume simply end up on a couch wondering why they didn’t stop sooner.
The safest approach is moderation: give your body time to feel the effects before consuming more and always listen to how you feel. Never mix kava with alcohol, sedatives, or anything that affects the liver or central nervous system.
Kava Legality in The US
Kava is legal in the United States and can be sold, purchased, and consumed in all 50 states. Although there are legal age restrictions on kava, Ohana serves kava to guests 18 and older. Some of our other drinks require 21+ age due to restrictions.
Kava is regulated as a dietary supplement rather than a controlled substance, and it’s widely available in lounges, cafés, and wellness spaces across the country as an alcohol-free social beverage.
And if you’re planning to travel, you can usually bring kava within the U.S. without issue, but it’s smart to check customs regulations if flying internationally.
