Nector Cafe
$ • Coffee Shops, Cafe
Hours:
216 Kamehameha Ave, Hilo
(808) 933-4278
About Nector Cafe
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Nector Cafe Reviews
I had an amazing Iced Caramel Macchiato there! It was delicious & the vibe in the café was super chill. Nice art a well. 💜
Large menu with something for everyone and everything was delicious.
Be ready to wait 40 min for 2 bagels with cream cheese and 2 lattes and 50 min for a puffle with minimal customers in the shop (apparently this is how long it takes to make it from scratch). And even then, the order may not come as requested (bagel not toasted or puffle not as described). Moreover if you are not happy with such unreasonable wait time for a coffee shop, expect the owner take personal offense and be rude to you. A chef can make a gourmet meal at a restaurant for...read full review
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Hours
| Monday | 9AM - 5:30PM |
| Tuesday | 9AM - 5:30PM |
| Wednesday | 9AM - 5:30PM |
| Thursday | 9AM - 5:30PM |
| Friday | 9AM - 5:30PM |
| Saturday | 9AM - 5:30PM |
| Sunday | 9AM - 5:30PM |
Nector Cafe is a popular destination for locals and visitors alike, offering a unique and delightful dining experience. The cafe is known for its exceptional coffee and lemonade, with customers raving about the "beautiful" and "delicious" beverages. The menu features a huge variety of fresh, made-from-scratch offerings, including baked goods and ice cream, which are praised for their high-quality ingredients and exceptional taste. The smoothies are a highlight, described as "yaam!" The service at Nector Cafe is consistently friendly and helpful, with staff going out of their way to fulfill requests. The ambiance is described as "great" and "amazing," and the shop in front is super zen, making it a very nice spot to relax and enjoy a summer drink. Customers appreciate that the coffee is served hot at the right temperature, with some mentioning it as the best they’ve had on the island. The cafe’s interior is lively and inviting, perfect for a casual treat. The menu includes options like the chakra latte, which features matcha, milk, and your choice of rose or ube, with milk options such as whole milk, oat milk, coconut milk, and macadamia nut milk. Customers also enjoy the affogato and the freshly made waffle cones, which are worth the wait. While wait times can be longer, especially for the waffle cones, the quality and taste make it worthwhile. Nector Cafe is a must-visit for those seeking a memorable dining experience, especially for fresh vegetarian options and delicious coffee served just right.