17 Best Cafes in Hilo

“Oh man did we luck out! Looking for a place to have a nice breakfast on a Thursday AM. We were extremely fortunate as a "walk-in" around 9:30. Word to the wise, don't do what we did, Paul has to constantly turn people away at the door. ONLY 3 tables for two. Paul is very engaging and has a good sense of humor but the food OMG. My wife had the perfect Belgian Waffles and I had THE best ever eggs Benedict with salmon. Brok dah mouth brah....You must make reservations probably two weeks in advance. This is the number one restaurant in Hilo in my book, serves breakfast & lunch. A total home run....thank you Paul for sharing your amazing talent!!“

“They always have really friendly service, delicious food and refreshing drinks, 10/10 recommend. And if you're like me and don't care for boba, you have to request it, its an add on not default.☺ Though i would recommend the popping boba or rainbow jelly. Cafe Boba, keep doing what y'all are doing.💖“

“Great Dole whip: today’s flavors were: pineapple, mango, and vanilla. Cup or cone.
Vanilla and pineapple swirl was so delicious. If you want more of a fruity swirl then go with mango and pineapple. They take card and there is free m parking.“

“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.“

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

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

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

“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😉“

“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“

“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.“

“Love all their smoothies !!“

“Even if you are not around this area, definitely worth it to drive there to enjoy their menu. Portion was great and price was fair. I am back to my country,,,,
oh I miss that soft serve acai bowl so much. Can’t find anywhere else.

PS. Order large size of bowl. No matter who you are, you will want more.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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!“

“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!! ✨🌸“

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