27 Best Coffee Shops in Hilo

“Delicious coffee. I really appreciate that I could get coffee ice cubes for only an added $1.
Service was friendly and quick.
It's a great place to stop at.
There were food options, but I didn't see them listed anywhere, so I'm not sure about what they were or prices.“

“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!“

“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 ! ❤️❤️“

“Coffee Girl is such a gem! Their coffee is consistently delicious smooth and flavorful. I love how creative their menu is; there’s always something new and fun to try, from seasonal specials to unique flavor combos you won’t find anywhere else. The avocado toast is hands down the best buildable with so many yummy topping choices that make it different every time. Their muffins are also so good soft, fresh, and the perfect treat to go with your coffee. The shop itself is the cutest in town cozy, inviting, and full of charm. Definitely one of my favorite coffee spots on the island!“

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

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

“Everything and everyone is awesome there! And if you're unsure ask for Rachel or Risa and tell them to surprise you!“

“Absolutely Incredible Spot in Hilo!

This coffee shop is hands-down one of the coolest places I’ve ever been. The vibe is laid-back and artistic, with super cool local art all around and a welcoming atmosphere that makes you want to hang out all day. The coffee? 🔥 Next-level good. Smooth, rich, and made with real care.
Chris is the man — friendly, genuine, and clearly passionate about creating a space that’s more than just a coffee shop. You’d be crazy not to stop here if you’re in Hilo. Honestly, you’d be doing yourself a disservice not to grab a cup. This place isn’t just coffee—it’s a whole vibe.“

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

“Highly recommended for business meetings“

“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!!“

“I'd like to recognize one of the workers France Vivien for being so polite and for working with us when our favorite drinks were out. She was by far the nicest Starbucks worker I've met. We enjoyed the drinks she recommended and her smiles made our day!“

“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.“

“This was my first time ordering a secret menu item. It turned out so amazing and John my barista their energy made it all the better. They were hyping up my option and it really made me smile. The drink couldn't have been better. I got a vanilla créme frappe with three pumps caramel and three toffee nut, topped with caramel. Definitely recommend! ✨💚“

“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!“

“10 out of 10 highly recommend! Family owned business, husband and wife are the only two running the place but the service is so good you wouldn’t have guessed it. Never had vitanamese food before here, and never stopped coming back. Their vermicelli is my FAV.!“

“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 🙏“

“Delicious vegan food in Hilo! Got the Conscious Culture Burger and the Tacos with the Faux-Chorizo. Both were fresh and delicious!

Tried the Root Booch as well. It was very refreshing and tasty.

Nice ambience with a very relaxed vibe. Live music was a nice touch as well.“

“Very good pastries and donuts, the coffee is good, the staff is outstanding. I've not tried their sandwiches or meals but based on the orders going out the door I suspect they are very good as well. If you're in a rush, order ahead as they may not have what you're after when you get there.“

“My favorite place for malasadas on the Big Island! The malasadas are fresh and delicious, and the drinks are just as amazing—perfectly refreshing start a day. The lady is kind and welcoming, I like her smiles. Highly recommend stopping by if you’re in the area!“

“The menu is large they have most of the flavors you can hope for and are always making interesting specials. I personally love the hojicha milk tea. This time I tried the old maids special. A oolong milk tea with blueberry and butterfly tea. Looked amazing and was surprisingly delicious.

I order everything half sweet regular is usually really sweet.“

“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.“

“I live off grid, like to get out to work, and I basically made this location my office/living room for a few months. I love the location for the people watching and it was super endearing when the staff remembered my order and name. I've been hanging out in Starbucks all over since my girlfriend in highschool was a barista, and this Starbucks has the nicest view of the Pacific and staff I've found.“

“Parking: Food was excellent mine arrived a little cold but very tasty French Dip I also ordered Waioli drink too sweet w no punch Bartender made to die for Cosmopolitan The wings were meaty w good crust and had flavor not overcooked done to perfection w juices dripping down my face and had good ranch hot sauce Overall Happy Camper worth getting all wet for Delicious“

“To be candid, I'd pretty much stopped going to McDonald's because the food wasn't that great. This time was very different. I arrived to this location with no trash to be found in the parking lot. I was greeted at the door with a smile and asked if I needed any help. I ordered via the kiosk, but couldn't recall how to use my code and someone jumped right in to help. The food was ready in about 3 minutes and the order was correct even with my special requests. The dining room was very clean and the temporary out of service signs were gone from the soda fountain. I watched as staff looked under tables and swept the crumbs from prior guests as they left. No one said anything to them, they just did it. I must say, I am impressed. I'm sure I'll be more willing to take the kids the next time they ask.

Kudos to the manager and staff.“

“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!“