27 Best Coffee Shops in Hilo

“Best shaved ice so far that I have had on the island �. Creamy and smooth.“

“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!“

“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.“

“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 ! ❤️❤️“

“The pumpkin crunch is always my fav❤️It’s definitely a must have!!! Service today was exceptional…Mahalo cupcakes 💥“

“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!“

“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!“

“it's a cherry spot exspecially to charge any electricals“

“Highly recommended for business meetings“

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

“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.“

“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.“

“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“

“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.“

“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 🤗🤗🤗“

“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!“

“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!“

“I picked up a dozen/variety pack of fresh malasadas and the best ube matcha with coconut milk. Everything was amazing. I was shocked by how much i loved the savory malasada and cannot wait to go back for more! They even labeled everything for us, amazing food and service.“

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

“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.“

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

“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.“

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“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.“

“Kris Kua is all about aloha and helping the community.“

“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.“

“it's a cherry spot exspecially to charge any electricals“