20 Best Cafes in Hilo

1 Paul's Place

4.7 Superb 245 Reviews

132 Punahoa Street, Hilo

“I texted ahead a couple of weeks before our visit to Hilo and got reservation for breakfast for two mornings at 8 AM. Loved everything about Paul’s place. Food, coffee, atmosphere, friendly conversation, great location, easy free parking, all was very good. If you’re visiting Hilo, text ahead, and make eating at Paul’s place a top priority.”

2 Cafe Boba

4.7 Superb 219 Reviews

217 Waianuenue Avenue, Hilo

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“Great burgers, sandwiches, boba drinks, shaved Ice, ice shave and great coffees. Super friendly service and great prices. Must stop for me … 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩 Five Star Experience. They brought what was in Korea to Hilo. Grateful for that!”

3 Liko Lehua Cafe

4.7 Superb 190 Reviews

177 Kaumana Drive, Hilo

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“I’m a lover of hamburger steak and have tried the hamburger steak at every restaurant and drive-in in Hilo. The Liko Lehua hamburger steak is absolutely the best tasting. The secret to a good hamburger steak is the gravy and their gravy is rich, tasty and homemade. No instant or canned gravy here. It also helps that their hamburger patties are hand made. Kudos to the chef and staff at Liko Lehua.”

4 The Tiki Turtle Cafe

4.7 Superb 53 Reviews

1099 Waianuenue Avenue, Hilo

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“Wonderful idea to have this cafe working with Arc of Hilo !! Will definitely come back We have different specials every day! Had taco Tuesday, and soft serve Dole icecream. The taco plate was good!”

5 So Juicy Hawai'i

4.6 Superb 50 Reviews

239 Keawe Street, Hilo

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“My favorite is All Hawaiian. I’m happy as soon as I open the box and see the beautiful colors of the food. It’s like opening a jewelry box. And the food is very tasty! So Juicy never disappoints.”

6 Hung Phat Vietnamese Banh Mi & Coffee, LLC

4.6 Superb 51 Reviews

250 Keawe Street, Hilo

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“Ngon-hợp vệ sinh& tiếp đón khách nhiệt tình!”

7 Kava Republic

4.6 Superb 36 Reviews

301 Keawe Street, Hilo

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“Such a great place, Loved the Kava there and staff was very friendly!”

8 Da Ohana Corner Café at Hawai'i Community College

5.0 Superb 3 Reviews

1175 Manono Street Building 382, Hilo

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“O'Lelo for Learning O'Lelo Hawaiian!”

9 The Booch Bar

4.5 Superb 438 Reviews

110 Keawe Street, Hilo

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“The staff is incredible. Sebastian’s tikka masala soup was soooo delicious. We definitely made the right choice.”

10 Makani’s Magic Pineapple Shack

4.4 Superb 346 Reviews

54 Waianuenue Avenue, Hilo

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“soft serve is a huge serve… so good! love to get a dole whip and eat it to refresh during a warm Saturday morning in Hilo. i used to really love their açaí bowls with PB, too! prices have gotten out of hand for their smoothie bowls so i haven’t had one in years. pineapple bowl for the açaí is so fun to try, and big enough to share”

11 Kīlauea Coffee

4.2 Good 104 Reviews

195 Kilauea Avenue, Hilo

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“If you are looking for a nice quiet atmosphere where the Barista and owner polite light hearted and down to earth KilaueaCoffee is place you want to be.....Not to mention the music selection sets the ambiance in a way that makes you never wanna leave”

12 Short N Sweet Bakery & Cafe

4.3 Superb 189 Reviews

1263 Kilauea Avenue Unit 280, Hilo

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“I love all there different goodies and a good selection as well. They just opened at their new location and it’s now very easy and convenient to satisfy your sweet tooth😉”

13 Vibe Cafe

4.3 Superb 234 Reviews

750 Kanoelehua Ave Suite 101, Hilo

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“They only have a few vegan options. I got the veggie sandwich and substituted vegan mayo. It is pretty simple, but it is done very well. I thought it was delicious. The staff is incredibly friendly and are happy to give recommendations for other places to visit.”

14 Sweet Cane Cafe

4.6 Superb 343 Reviews

48 Kamana Street, Hilo

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“Love all their smoothies !!”

15 Nicky’s Mobile Cafe LLC

5.0 Superb 4 Reviews

Corner of Kamehameha Avenue and, Mamo Street, Hilo

“Yummmy! My partner and I are so excited Nicky’s is here and to have a new great place to stop on the way to work that meets both our needs. We had the donuts, breakfast sandwich, and espresso. All were fantastic! As a barista myself and a bit picky over my coffee I was happily surprised with the quality. We will be back!! ✨🌸”

16 Popover

4.5 Superb 224 Reviews

399 East Kawili Street Ste 102, Hilo

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“Fresh, friendly, tasty sweets and the pop over a breakfast sandwich was savory and yummy. Popovers are a part of my past and this was a great return to the glory days of my youth! I would recommend and come back again.”

17 Coffee Girl Downtown

4.2 Good 19 Reviews

42 Waianuenue Avenue, Hilo

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“What a cute and quaint little gem in downtown Hilo! The moment I walked in, I was greeted by the friendly staff and the lovely, cozy ambiance that made me want to stay awhile. I ordered a Cappuccino with oat milk, and it was absolutely perfect — you can really taste the distinct quality espresso, just the way I like it. I also tried the chicken pesto panini and avocado toast (loaded with all the fixings), plus a refreshing strawberry mango lemonade that hit the spot. To top it off, I couldn’t resist grabbing a cute souvenir coffee cup to take home — the perfect reminder of how adorable this place is. Highly recommend stopping by Coffee Girl if you’re in Hilo — great coffee, great vibes, and even better people!”

18 Hilo Bay Cafe

4.4 Superb 599 Reviews

123 Lihiwai Street, Hilo

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“Had lunch here 2/3 days that we were in Hilo, everything was amazing. The Misoyaki Butterfish Salad was fresh and extremely flavorful without being heavy, and the fish melts like butter in your mouth. We also had a cold water scallop special, an eggplant /marinara/pesto/ricotta appetizer (forgot what it's called, oops!) and crab cakes. Everything was great, honestly one of the best places I've eaten at on the entire island. I like to sit at the bar, as I'm a former long time bartender. Sascha is one of the best around, cocktails were, again, among the best that I found on the island, including Kona. Service was top notch, no matter how busy he got, and he took extra time to modify one of the house cocktails so that an elderly gal with sensitive teeth sitting nearby could enjoy it. I would honestly make the drive from Waikoloa just for this, but Hilo has plenty of outdoor activities to offer as well.”

19 Coffee Girl

4.3 Superb 125 Reviews

2100 Kanoelehua Ave A6, Hilo

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“This place is a must visit in Hilo. Every last detail is perfectly curated and the coffee is delicious. There’s several photo opportunities in the little shop so bring your camera and your appetite!”

20 Nector Cafe

4.1 Good 173 Reviews

216 Kamehameha Avenue, Hilo

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“I had an amazing Iced Caramel Macchiato there! It was delicious & the vibe in the café was super chill. Nice art a well. 💜”