The bread is so delicious and so is the cookies. I had to go back in 1 week to buy the bread and cookies with my sister in law. We will try to make it back in December 2024 to buy cookies for gifts for Christmas.
Gail U.
Whenever we fly to Hilo there are a few places we must visit before leaving. This is one of them. I'm glad that there are smaller regular size loaves of rainbow bread which make it easier to take omiyage on the plane than the very long ones before. When you cut into the bread you can see the pretty colors. The bread we brought back was way softer than what we got last April. Not sure if it's just me but I couldn't taste any fruit flavor or sweet bread flavor. I wanted to see if there were rainbow rolls but none to be found that day. The inside colors are so pretty. Maybe good to use to make cute finger sandwiches. Maybe I'll experiment and see if it will make good French bread for today's breakfast.
greg a
Must try their famous Rainbow Bread. If you're flying out today, don't forget to grab a to go box filled with breads, shortbread cookies, and other bake goods.They will happily pack it for you. Nice locally owned business.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Dr. Darin Haitsuka
I have been eating there since the early 90s'.Food is ok, great value for the price paid. A bit overrated as a lot of folks mention "must try" place to eat.Gotta hand it to the owners for the great laugh today.Upon arrival, we noticed a lot of "mask required" signs. Consideting mask requirements have been done for nearly a year, we didn't think much about the signs.The man behind the counter stated "you need to wear a mask or pull your shirt over your face"Not wanting to looknlike I was robbing the place, I webt back to my car to retrieve masks frkm my "stash" that I thought I wouldn't be needing.I made my purchase and left.Experience would have been exponentially better if they weren't germophobes.Good place to check out, great selection of plate lunches and baked goods.Definitely not a "must see", more like "check it out if you're on a budget, but want a decent meal or snack."
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 3
Neha Rupapara
Great place and variety of breads available with reasonable prices.
Judy C.
I am super HAPPY, I finally found the source where the Rainbow bread comes from. My high school classmate used to get me this bread, it just brings back memories and I miss them so much! Before my very first trip to Hilo back in Feb. I asked a few co-workers (from Hilo) about where to get the breads but they don't know about them. I searched Yelp and happen to find my answer, yay! It was so close to the mochi spot, talk about convenient and killed 2 birds with one stone. Quick note, visited Feb.2023 and September and mask is required here, if you don't have there is option to purchase one for .50 or use your shirt as your mask ( Hawaiian style) as stated on the sign. (( lol )) but he is for reals. I got to chat with the owner, Mr. Low I need to get to know him better, very interesting and somewhat friendly. Asked him some questions but hard to understand with mask on. I stocked up on my rainbow bread ( 4 loaves) noticed the longan (@ $5.lb) and star fruit ( 3 for $1) I bought all of the longan which was cheap compared to Honolulu. There are many different flavors of bread but I just wanted rainbow this visit. There are short bread cookies in different flavors and they looked good, sad face., I forgot to grab them. We were still stuffed and didn't get to order the food items, I like how there are photos of the food, glancing at the food photos, the hot dog plate caught my eyes, I miss eating this style. I ordered a plate for only $2.95 and a tuna melt sandwich for snack at the airport. Next time i want to try plate lunch.The other half and I enjoyed our order at the airport,back home during the weekdays , I toasted the bread for all of us with some butter and we sure enjoyed them with our coffee, what a treat! I love the color (like rainbow) and flavor of the bread!Oh if you get a chance read Mr. Low's message on one of his sign, my fave is "no moneytary tip, our tip... smile on All our customer face with a happy tummy!!! PLEASE keep your money for your next trip at Low International to enjoy your favorite meals and bakery favorites. Fine dining restaurant meals served as Hawaii take out style for your convenience. " Parking available in the back, don't forget mask up and the place does look a little clutter & messy but just come grab your goods, foods & go!! (No can dine in) I can't wait to visit Hilo again. Check out this Gem in Hilo town!
energy771
Employees coughing in the store while strict masks are preached here.Someone has been watching too much Chinese state television.Banana bread was just wheat bread with 0.000001% banana flavor. Not what i expected..
Michele K Ayala
Breakfast plates CHEAPER THAN AREA RESTAURANTS. HOWEVER, everything else...same as area restaurants. Atmosphere very blahhhh
Tony K Lau
Rainbow bread very good , but must wear mask ?
Alvina Kawaihae
A smidget of Hae'dja'aku? Their Korean chicken remains moist, evenly fried somewhat crisp yet truly Asian in presentation. A wonderful meal: Korean chicken, macaroni on the side.
Haven't been back to Low's in over 20 years, its still the same, walking back into time...love how its exactly as we remember. Went to pick up their famous Rainbow Bread and shortbread cookies. If you haven't been there you must go, their bread and cookies are phenominal. NOTE: Ask them to pack for you in a box, we didn't and realized why they box the bread, we came home with very condensed bread, none the less still super super over the top soft and yummy, you can taste the fruits in the rainbow breads. Did I mention they use fresh fruit to make their breads, no fake flavors, real fruit juice. Definitely stop at Low International, you won't every find bread as soft, freshly baked and onolicious, nothing on Oahu is similar to this bread. Their shortbread cookies are also super yummy flaky, moist, crunchy, full of flavor try a sample bag for $2 you gonna go back for more, wish we picked up a few more bags.
Evan Kita
I can't say too much about the food here, but I hear it's pretty solid!I almost exclusively come here for the rainbow bread. Usually a whole box of it, plus a loaf to eat while I'm in Hilo. This is a must-visit spot for me when I come here. This past visit, I had some of the cookies and they were AMAZING. So now, I guess I'm coming here for bread and cookies!Will definitely try the food next time, too! The menu was a good size and I love a good plate lunch!
T L.
Stopped in to take home some cookies and rainbow bread. Just stumbled on it as we were walking back to the car from the merrie monarch parade. And glad we found it. Everything was so fresh and we packed it for the flight homeIf you buy 4 breads they have a niceBox to keep it from getting smashed. Wish they were on Oahu
H O.
Delicious Rainbow Bread!Soft and sweet. Great with butter! Always baked fresh each day.I always get a box of 4 to take back to Honolulu. Fast and friendly service.Shop is dated.
Jace T.
I'm from HNL, so what do I know? I LOVE BREAD! When I visit Hilo, 2 places I gotta hit... which are walking distances from each other... the mochi shop fo' mochi (everyone knows which) and Low International for da Rainbow Bread! Located at the corner of Ponahawai and Kilauea St, if you parked hea or by the mochi shop, either way the place is accessible. This icon does sell other items beside bread, but I ONLY get the bread from hea. I'll sometimes get the taro, lilikoi or guava, with da Rainbow but their loaves are great for toasting and slathering some butter all ova! They do have these carry boxes that are good for plane rides, BUT will be counted as one of your items for the flight. The boxes can also be mailed as well, so if you wanted to mail out your bread you can do that too! So, if you are in Hilo and wondering around for snacks or need omiyage, you gotta hit Low International. TIll my next visit, Grind On! Pau!
The bread is so delicious and so is the cookies. I had to go back in 1 week to buy the bread and cookies with my sister in law. We will try to make it back in December 2024 to buy cookies for gifts for Christmas.
Whenever we fly to Hilo there are a few places we must visit before leaving. This is one of them. I'm glad that there are smaller regular size loaves of rainbow bread which make it easier to take omiyage on the plane than the very long ones before. When you cut into the bread you can see the pretty colors. The bread we brought back was way softer than what we got last April. Not sure if it's just me but I couldn't taste any fruit flavor or sweet bread flavor. I wanted to see if there were rainbow rolls but none to be found that day. The inside colors are so pretty. Maybe good to use to make cute finger sandwiches. Maybe I'll experiment and see if it will make good French bread for today's breakfast.
Must try their famous Rainbow Bread. If you're flying out today, don't forget to grab a to go box filled with breads, shortbread cookies, and other bake goods.They will happily pack it for you. Nice locally owned business.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
I have been eating there since the early 90s'.Food is ok, great value for the price paid. A bit overrated as a lot of folks mention "must try" place to eat.Gotta hand it to the owners for the great laugh today.Upon arrival, we noticed a lot of "mask required" signs. Consideting mask requirements have been done for nearly a year, we didn't think much about the signs.The man behind the counter stated "you need to wear a mask or pull your shirt over your face"Not wanting to looknlike I was robbing the place, I webt back to my car to retrieve masks frkm my "stash" that I thought I wouldn't be needing.I made my purchase and left.Experience would have been exponentially better if they weren't germophobes.Good place to check out, great selection of plate lunches and baked goods.Definitely not a "must see", more like "check it out if you're on a budget, but want a decent meal or snack."
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 3
Great place and variety of breads available with reasonable prices.
I am super HAPPY, I finally found the source where the Rainbow bread comes from. My high school classmate used to get me this bread, it just brings back memories and I miss them so much! Before my very first trip to Hilo back in Feb. I asked a few co-workers (from Hilo) about where to get the breads but they don't know about them. I searched Yelp and happen to find my answer, yay! It was so close to the mochi spot, talk about convenient and killed 2 birds with one stone. Quick note, visited Feb.2023 and September and mask is required here, if you don't have there is option to purchase one for .50 or use your shirt as your mask ( Hawaiian style) as stated on the sign. (( lol )) but he is for reals. I got to chat with the owner, Mr. Low I need to get to know him better, very interesting and somewhat friendly. Asked him some questions but hard to understand with mask on. I stocked up on my rainbow bread ( 4 loaves) noticed the longan (@ $5.lb) and star fruit ( 3 for $1) I bought all of the longan which was cheap compared to Honolulu. There are many different flavors of bread but I just wanted rainbow this visit. There are short bread cookies in different flavors and they looked good, sad face., I forgot to grab them. We were still stuffed and didn't get to order the food items, I like how there are photos of the food, glancing at the food photos, the hot dog plate caught my eyes, I miss eating this style. I ordered a plate for only $2.95 and a tuna melt sandwich for snack at the airport. Next time i want to try plate lunch.The other half and I enjoyed our order at the airport,back home during the weekdays , I toasted the bread for all of us with some butter and we sure enjoyed them with our coffee, what a treat! I love the color (like rainbow) and flavor of the bread!Oh if you get a chance read Mr. Low's message on one of his sign, my fave is "no moneytary tip, our tip... smile on All our customer face with a happy tummy!!! PLEASE keep your money for your next trip at Low International to enjoy your favorite meals and bakery favorites. Fine dining restaurant meals served as Hawaii take out style for your convenience. " Parking available in the back, don't forget mask up and the place does look a little clutter & messy but just come grab your goods, foods & go!! (No can dine in) I can't wait to visit Hilo again. Check out this Gem in Hilo town!
Employees coughing in the store while strict masks are preached here.Someone has been watching too much Chinese state television.Banana bread was just wheat bread with 0.000001% banana flavor. Not what i expected..
Breakfast plates CHEAPER THAN AREA RESTAURANTS. HOWEVER, everything else...same as area restaurants. Atmosphere very blahhhh
Rainbow bread very good , but must wear mask ?
A smidget of Hae'dja'aku? Their Korean chicken remains moist, evenly fried somewhat crisp yet truly Asian in presentation. A wonderful meal: Korean chicken, macaroni on the side.
Restaurantji Recommends
Haven't been back to Low's in over 20 years, its still the same, walking back into time...love how its exactly as we remember. Went to pick up their famous Rainbow Bread and shortbread cookies. If you haven't been there you must go, their bread and cookies are phenominal. NOTE: Ask them to pack for you in a box, we didn't and realized why they box the bread, we came home with very condensed bread, none the less still super super over the top soft and yummy, you can taste the fruits in the rainbow breads. Did I mention they use fresh fruit to make their breads, no fake flavors, real fruit juice. Definitely stop at Low International, you won't every find bread as soft, freshly baked and onolicious, nothing on Oahu is similar to this bread. Their shortbread cookies are also super yummy flaky, moist, crunchy, full of flavor try a sample bag for $2 you gonna go back for more, wish we picked up a few more bags.
I can't say too much about the food here, but I hear it's pretty solid!I almost exclusively come here for the rainbow bread. Usually a whole box of it, plus a loaf to eat while I'm in Hilo. This is a must-visit spot for me when I come here. This past visit, I had some of the cookies and they were AMAZING. So now, I guess I'm coming here for bread and cookies!Will definitely try the food next time, too! The menu was a good size and I love a good plate lunch!
Stopped in to take home some cookies and rainbow bread. Just stumbled on it as we were walking back to the car from the merrie monarch parade. And glad we found it. Everything was so fresh and we packed it for the flight homeIf you buy 4 breads they have a niceBox to keep it from getting smashed. Wish they were on Oahu
Delicious Rainbow Bread!Soft and sweet. Great with butter! Always baked fresh each day.I always get a box of 4 to take back to Honolulu. Fast and friendly service.Shop is dated.
I'm from HNL, so what do I know? I LOVE BREAD! When I visit Hilo, 2 places I gotta hit... which are walking distances from each other... the mochi shop fo' mochi (everyone knows which) and Low International for da Rainbow Bread! Located at the corner of Ponahawai and Kilauea St, if you parked hea or by the mochi shop, either way the place is accessible. This icon does sell other items beside bread, but I ONLY get the bread from hea. I'll sometimes get the taro, lilikoi or guava, with da Rainbow but their loaves are great for toasting and slathering some butter all ova! They do have these carry boxes that are good for plane rides, BUT will be counted as one of your items for the flight. The boxes can also be mailed as well, so if you wanted to mail out your bread you can do that too! So, if you are in Hilo and wondering around for snacks or need omiyage, you gotta hit Low International. TIll my next visit, Grind On! Pau!