Browse menus, reviews and photos of Coffee Shops in Hilo.
Dessert · $
57 Mamo Street, Hilo
Customers’ favorites
“Best shaved ice so far that I have had on the island �. Creamy and smooth.”
Coffee Shops · $
213 Kalanianaole Street, Hilo
Customers’ favorites
“While exploring Hilo we stopped at Hilo Iced Coffee, which operates out of a mobile truck and feels very much like a local staple. It is casual and no-frills, but that is part of the charm. I ordered the ube iced latte and it was easily one of the prettiest drinks I had on the trip. The purple color is vibrant and eye catching without feeling gimmicky. More importantly, it tastes as good as it looks. It was lightly sweet, well balanced, and still very much coffee forward, not overly sugary like some flavored lattes can be. Service was quick and friendly, and it is the kind of spot that makes you slow down for a minute and just enjoy your drink. If you are on the Hilo side and want something a little different from your standard iced coffee order, the ube latte is absolutely worth trying.”
Coffee Shops · $
88 Kanoelehua Avenue #A102, Hilo
Customers’ favorites
“Stumbled upon this place walking around Hilo this morning. We are very happy we did. Super cute place clean, friendly and the fast. We even got chocolate covered espresso beans from the staff. Highly recommend!”
Coffee Shops · $
116 Keawe Street, Hilo
“Best ice coffee we had in Hawaii Rory was a great travel consultant 😊 Directed us what to see in Hilo and how to get there. We had the best first time in Hilo because we had coffee here ! ❤️❤️”
Cafe · $
250 Keawe Street, Hilo
Customers’ favorites
“Ngon-hợp vệ sinh& tiếp đón khách nhiệt tình!”
Coffee Shops · $
835 Kilauea Avenue, Hilo
Customers’ favorites
“I love the Coffee shake with 4 shots!!! The equine ate beautiful and take care of me every time I come in….. and it’s very often 🤗🤗🤗”
Coffee Shops · $
Hilo
“This cafe serves the best frappe in Hilo! You can get it made with or without coffee. It has the most perfect texture! Always light and smooth and creamy. The flavor is rich and satisfying but never overly sweet. Today I tried the Dubai Chocolate Frappe and it absolutely broke da mouth. Best I've ever had, like a dream in a cup! Their employees are always very kind and have your drink up quickly. I can't recommend their coffee enough!”
Cafe · $$
132 Punahoa Street, Hilo
Customers’ favorites
“I texted ahead a couple of weeks before our visit to Hilo and got reservation for breakfast for two mornings at 8 AM. Loved everything about Paul’s place. Food, coffee, atmosphere, friendly conversation, great location, easy free parking, all was very good. If you’re visiting Hilo, text ahead, and make eating at Paul’s place a top priority.”
Bakery · $
697 Manono Street, Hilo
Customers’ favorites
“The pumpkin crunch is always my fav❤️It’s definitely a must have!!! Service today was exceptional…Mahalo cupcakes 💥”
Coffee Shops · $
2100 Kanoelehua Ave A6, Hilo
Customers’ favorites
“This place is a must visit in Hilo. Every last detail is perfectly curated and the coffee is delicious. There’s several photo opportunities in the little shop so bring your camera and your appetite!”
Coffee Shops · $
Coffee Shops · $$
42 Waianuenue Avenue, Hilo
“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!”
Coffee Shops · $
277 Keawe Street, Hilo
Customers’ favorites
“We went on the Kona orchard tour and it was amazing! The guide was entertaining and hilarious! I laughed so much! The chocolate was so delicious! I highly recommend this tour!”
Coffee Shops
11 Silva Street, Hilo
“This coffee shop is actually connected to the general store its next to from the inside and I think is under the store as well. Prices are normal, coffees good, dude behind the counter is nice, what more do you need? We stopped here for some coffee on our way to the beach.”
Coffee Shops · $$
391 Makaala St, Hilo
“it's a cherry spot exspecially to charge any electricals”
Bubble Tea · $
250 Keawe Street Ste C, Hilo
Customers’ favorites
“We have pho here for lunch, very authentic and the portion is good, we're from the New York area and there is a lot of pho places by us and in my opinion, this place is better than any of the restaurant that serve pho in my areas including queens, New York. Try the spring roll too, it's so good and the Boba drinks is good and not too expensive.”
Coffee & Tea · $
195 Kilauea Avenue, Hilo
Customers’ favorites
“If you are looking for a nice quiet atmosphere where the Barista and owner polite light hearted and down to earth KilaueaCoffee is place you want to be.....Not to mention the music selection sets the ambiance in a way that makes you never wanna leave”
Cafe · $$
110 Keawe Street, Hilo
Customers’ favorites
“The staff is incredible. Sebastian’s tikka masala soup was soooo delicious. We definitely made the right choice.”
Coffee Shops · $
381 Makaala Street, Hilo
“I only drink light roast coffee. I was excited to find this Starbucks in Safeway along the main road. The gal working was delightful. I was surprised my Starbucks app payment would not work and the system would not allow me to tip. The Barista was so delightful I made a purchase in Safeway so that I could get funds to tip her! Thanks for light roast coffee!”
Bakery · $
399 East Kawili Street Ste 102, Hilo
Customers’ favorites
“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.”
Dessert
2010 Kilauea Avenue, Hilo
“We discovered this local gem while driving by, and it’s wonderful! The malasadas are excellent, made to order, and the owners are very kind and friendly. I wish we could have stayed in the area longer so we could have stopped by more often. This place is a must-visit!”
Coffee Shops · $
111 East Puainako Street, Hilo
Customers’ favorites
“I like it but waiting the right moment Need stacking books ceramic falls easy shattering glass . I meant to say chatting ring a she feel the same fitting. Take my time off 🙏”
Coffee Shops · $
216 Kamehameha Avenue, Hilo
Customers’ favorites
“I had an amazing Iced Caramel Macchiato there! It was delicious & the vibe in the café was super chill. Nice art a well. 💜”
Cafe · $
301 Keawe Street, Hilo
“Such a great place, Loved the Kava there and staff was very friendly!”
Bubble Tea · $$
500 Manono Street Suite 101, Hilo
Customers’ favorites
“I really enjoyed stopping by here for a refreshing drink! The variety they offer is fantastic, and everything tasted super fresh and high quality. It’s a great spot to grab a tea or a quick snack if you’re looking for something different and delicious. The service was quick and friendly, making it a perfect little break during the day. I’m definitely looking forward to trying more of their menu next time I’m nearby.”
Juice · $
330 Kamehameha Avenue, Hilo
“First, food is excellent! They do a very nice job, make it fresh and the place is very cool...right next to two other food counters, also right around the corner from the market. One is Thai, very good as well and another acai bowl place which we also love. I took a star because of the hours, twice now we have gone wanting this and they are closed?? Both times were within what they say open on here, but nothing there but a closed sign, frustrating because we love the food.”
Coffee Shops · $$
174 Kamehameha Avenue Ste B, Hilo
“Kris Kua is all about aloha and helping the community.”
Lounges · $$
71 Banyan Drive, Hilo
“A nice surprise with singing and guitar music while we ate and had a drink to start our vacation. We ordered lechon and 2 pina coladas. Service was nice and efficient, the view is lovely. Day 2 we ordered Caesar salad and clams. The bread dipped in garlic sauce was nice. The brownie with ice cream dessert was divine. Day 3 we ordered chicken wings, espresso martini and poke during Happy Hour. The chicken was crispy and flavorful. Poke was good, we ordered a side of rice. Loco moco and coffee for breakfast. Plenty of meat variety, thin beef patty, rice a little undercooked. For most evening meals, it took 30-40 minutes after ordering to get food, at breakfast about 15 minutes.”
Coffee Shops · $
438 Kilauea Avenue, Hilo
Customers’ favorites
“it's a cherry spot exspecially to charge any electricals”
Bakery · $
111 Puainako Street, Hilo
Customers’ favorites
Fast Food · $
2100 Kanoelehua Avenue, Hilo
Customers’ favorites
“The restaurant is clean. But like all McDonald's now, you order at a kiosk so there is basically no interaction with staff. The minimal interaction, staff was very nice. I had the spicy sausage and egg mcmuffin and it was very tasty and received hot. It's one of the better McDonald's I've been to”
Fast Food · $
255 Kinoole Street, Hilo
Customers’ favorites
“honestly this McDonald's should be shut down by Ronald McDonald himself! McDonald's is supposed to be a charitable organization but yet this specific location is anything but charitable or compassionate or even employed by decent people. previously I have been rudely forced to unplug my phone from the outlet at this location when I was trying to load my McDonald's app in order to earn my points or even redeem my rewards. secondly there is no other way to log into my McDonald's account considering I was not allowed to charge my phone to login to my McDonald's account. now just to top it all off as I was walking by I noticed the drive-thru was blocked off and people were forced to reverse out of the drive-thru so I simply asked the employee outside what was going on and if everything was okay I was ignored but yet this specific employee could talk to everyone but me and I honestly believe it was because I am a foreigner to Hawaii because this specific employee answered everyone else who just happened to be a local or of the same ethnicity as them. the majority actually I can confidently say all of the employees are of Filipino ethnicity and I believe they would not hire anyone else of a different ethnicity. do not go to this McDonald's as I can confidently say they are prejudice and racist if you are not Filipino!”
Days after Blank Street Coffee opened in Los Angeles, a line stretched "down the street" despite 103-degree heat, a local source told Daily Coffee News. The Brooklyn-born coffee and matcha chain opened its first West Coast cafe on Aug. 12 at 13273 Ventura Blvd. in Studio City, a Los Angeles neighborhood with deep roots in the entertainment business. It's the company's 106th location. "Studio City felt right for our California debut," co-founder and CEO Issam Freiha said in a statement.
Americans are drinking less alcohol, and fast-food chains have spotted a chance to fill the gap. They are courting young customers with frozen coffees and energy drinks that buyers can customize down to the flavor shot. Taco Bell has pushed harder than most, opening more than 30 Live Más Cafés inside its existing restaurants, where workers it calls "Bellristas" serve creamy chillers, fruity refreshers, and seasonal drinks alongside the usual menu. A diner can wash down a Triple Double Crunchwrap with a Pineapple Lime Rockstar Energy Refresca and its 200 milligrams of caffeine, roughly twice a regular coffee. Early results have already justified the expansion. After Taco Bell debuted Live Más Café outside San Diego in late 2024, that location saw a 40% sales lift, and the chain now plans a systemwide rollout as it chases $5 billion in beverage sales by 2030.
Dunkin' is heading back to Canada, eight years after it gave up on a market it couldn't crack. The coffee chain, owned by Atlanta-based Inspire Brands, said it has signed a deal with Foodtastic to open "hundreds" of locations across the country. Foodtastic, which owns Freshii and runs 27 brands and more than 1,200 locations in Canada, already operates Inspire's Jimmy John's sandwich shops there. Both sides pointed to that track record.
Bubble tea is about to get a lot faster. Gong Cha, the Taiwan-based chain with 2,200 stores in 33 countries, is introducing a major redesign that puts automation front and center. The company calls it "Gong Cha 2.0" - a new store model that combines drink-making robots, self-service kiosks, and a modern look. After testing the setup in Asia and the Middle East for two years, the brand is ready to bring it to its 240 U.S. locations.
Nothing Bundt Cakes, the Dallas-based bakery chain with nearly 800 locations across North America has claimed the No. 1 spot in America's Favorite Chains for the second year in a row. The chain didn't just win overall - it swept multiple categories. Nothing Bundt Cakes topped service and hospitality, unit appearance and ambiance, food and beverage, and convenience and takeout. It was also the No. 1 favorite limited-service chain among millennial consumers.