45 Best Vegan Restaurants in Hilo

“Wow! Loved this! Beautiful atmosphere, excellent service and really delicious food!“

“I wish I had known about them when they opened. Everything is flavorful and reasonably priced. The meat looks like meat and the fish looks like fish, if that’s what you need.“

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

“Matcha made in heaven! So enjoying the newly expanded beverage menu. Love love love.“

“One of best meals we have ever had! Very creative cuisine, service was perfect, cocktail's amazing!“

“Amazing food and fast, friendly service! 5/5“

“Cute location! Love their dishes! Desserts are also ono! Would eat here as often as I can…“

“Mahalo nui au i nā wāhine o ka Papa'a Palaoa Bakery ma Hilo, Hawai'i. They assisted me in providing a whole lilikoi pie to bring home to San Francisco. They fully wrapped the box in plastic to keep the pie protected, so I could then place it in an insulated bag and surround the box with frozen ice packs. The pie (as well as a cinnamon roll) made it back home just as "hou" (fresh) as when I purchased it, me ka pilikia ole (with no problems), and the pie tastes 'ono loa. I am very grateful for their assistance, and especially their kindness. I highly recommend this bakery to everyone who wants fresh baked goods, but most of all, I am very grateful to the Aloha given by their employees. Mahalo nui loa!!“

“Rumor around town was that there were 2 Ladies creating a buzz. They've been around for a while putting smiles on people's faces. Locals and tourists alike kept talking about these Two Ladies in the Kitchen. A song came to mind, "Hey, good lookin',... sweet baby... what you got cookin'?" & OMG these Sweat Treats are Delicious!!! I have to confess, my only experience with Mochi Mochi, a Japanese rice cake, is the Trader Joe's version. Now, don't get me wrong... TJ's has a good Mochi IceCream delight. However, once you taste the Authentic Mochi (もち, 餅) delights and the creative variations from Two Ladies Kitchen, you'll understand why all these people are raving about them. "For her, I would gladly ferry across the Sumida on the coldest winter day to buy her those sakura-mochi sweets from old Edo that she loved so much." Kafū Nagai, Three Japanese Short Stories“

“This place is an absolute gem. We stumbled in with two hangry kids after figuring out that the place we intended to go wasn’t going to work. What a win! The food was fabulous, prices were unexpectedly reasonable, but best of all, the two gentlemen working there were so kind, completely chill, and made it a great experience for adults and keiki. We’ve been traveling in the islands for about a week, and this place is our favorite find. 10/10. Highly recommend.“

“Best Kalua Nachos ~ Friendly customer service ~ Tasty food“

“ordered a pizza to go for lunch. arrived blazing hot! mahalos.“

“Always amazing, mistaken went to Jalisco out of desperation, sad to Taco Bell is above Jalisco…. Thanks for being amazing panchos!!!!!!!!“

“They have the best ice cream. Period. We have tried so many top ice cream shops in many big cities, this place is hands down one of the best. We feel so blessed to have this ice cream shop in Hilo that we can come here every week for our little treat.“

“Great selection of fresh fruit, juices and muffins.“

“5 stars. Amazing food, great service, and unforgettable taste that keeps you coming back. Mahalo Tabaraka!“

“Love all their smoothies !!“

“Crossed the big island from Kona after a morning of caving and hiking. Found this place on google and happy to report the food was plentiful and amazing. We ordered fresh fish, two of the specials, chicken katsu. Plates included a large helping of rice and salad with a clearly homemade yogurt dill dressing. Happy to recommend!“

“Great selection of fresh fruit, juices and muffins.“

“Big fan of Hā Cafe in Hilo because of their serious attention to ensuring food is vegan, and for me, egg-free, as I also have a severe egg allergy. From all of their desserts being entirely vegan and gluten-free (20-30 different bakery items each day), to their smoothies and juices being 90% vegan, with the exception of honey in some premade juice or dairy that can be substituted in smoothies, and a separate vegan menu for sandwiches and toasts, they are doing very well! They know each and every item in their foods and menu and are hyper aware of cross contamination. Plus everything is delicious and served with aloha. Can’t go wrong here.“

“INCREDIBLE green papaya salad! Everything else was excellent, too, but, man, that salad. So well balanced. I wish I could have more. It's primarily a take-away place, but there are two tables that you can use to eat there. All made to order by Ratana, who is the nicest woman. Really delectable food; definitely give it a try.“

“ピーナッツバター入りのアサイボウルが美味しい“

“Cool 😎 🍺 Cold Girl 👧 Gold“

“I love all there different goodies and a good selection as well. They just opened at their new location and it’s now very easy and convenient to satisfy your sweet tooth😉“

“Great people! And amazing poke n sides!! Mouthwatering 🤤“

“Good food.. perfect noodle soup..“

“The Thai food here is great! The satay chicken was tender and perfectly cooked; even though it’s an appetizer, I made it a meal by adding jasmine rice and extra peanut sauce. The Dirty Thai Tea was also worth trying. My husband ordered the yellow curry, which came with rice, and the flavorful, spicy kick was just right.“

“They were extra accommodating to my weird dietary restrictions. The food was great! The presentations with plates and bowels they had the food in was very nice too. Will definitely come back.“

“Had the mushroom omelette and the tempeh Reuben & both were great. The meat eater with me loved his burger. The house made cashew milk was unexpectedly delicious. The spicy pickles and hot sauce were great. Anyone who doesn’t like this place is seriously disturbed.“

“Came in for the first time even though I've worked across the street for years. I have no idea why I didn't come sooner! Ordered the Fish Pupu with Mahi and tartar sauce. Wish I got the full basket because this is delicious.

Fresh fish, moist and flakey meat with a crispy crust. Tartar sauce has a pickle flavor that normally I would avoid if they had told me upfront, but I really like it with the fish.

Decent selection of local beers on draught, too.

I'll be back!!

Vegetarian options: Grilled Cheese, Soup, Fried Vegetables“

“Had lunch here 2/3 days that we were in Hilo, everything was amazing. The Misoyaki Butterfish Salad was fresh and extremely flavorful without being heavy, and the fish melts like butter in your mouth. We also had a cold water scallop special, an eggplant /marinara/pesto/ricotta appetizer (forgot what it's called, oops!) and crab cakes. Everything was great, honestly one of the best places I've eaten at on the entire island. I like to sit at the bar, as I'm a former long time bartender. Sascha is one of the best around, cocktails were, again, among the best that I found on the island, including Kona. Service was top notch, no matter how busy he got, and he took extra time to modify one of the house cocktails so that an elderly gal with sensitive teeth sitting nearby could enjoy it. I would honestly make the drive from Waikoloa just for this, but Hilo has plenty of outdoor activities to offer as well.“

“Great sushi at a really fair price! Everything is freshly prepared on site, you can practically see the chef doing it.
It seems to be exclusively food to-go, but that doesn't bother me at all.
We actually ate the 30 pieces menu as a couple and were pleasantly full.
I can really only recommend it.“

“So....I've passed this place for years and somehow never eaten here, and finally we did.

I am a huge fan of places that serve kimchi fried rice...it's one of my favorite things to eat. You have to love kimchi to like it... keep that in mind.

This one was solid, but I was really surprised about the teriyaki chicken...honestly it was one of the best I've eaten in Hilo town. I highly recommend this dish if you like the rice, but if not, the chicken was yummy, can't go wrong with that!

My husband ordered the mochiko chicken.
The plate sizes are way bigger than we expected, so it makes the price seem reasonable.
I couldn't stop eating his lol!!! It was super crispy and moist on the inside....I definitely couldn't make it like this at home! So we both ? recommend the mochiko chicken.

Honestly, I can't wait to go back...the menu is huge! JAPANESE AND KOREAN and some American things for people who would rather have that. Go check it out.

Do keep in mind this is a local place, not fast food... so have patience with the servers and know it's worth the wait if you go in during a rush time when it's full.“

“Friendly customer service.“

“Large menu with something for everyone and everything was delicious.“

“I got the unicorn ice cream in a cup. It is a mixture of their UBE ice cream and their dragonfruit “ice cream”. The UBE is delicious I am not a sherbet fan so the dragonfruit was okay compared to UBE. It was listed as non dairy so that is my fault. But for sherbet, very good. My wife got the Aloha Bowl. She said it was very good.

Parking: Street“

“It's tiny and you'll miss this restaurant, if you're too focused on the obvious dining places. This tiny "hole-in-the-wall" serves authentic and distinctive Thai. Whether it's the peanut sauce, Thai iced tea, soups or fried rice dishes-no losers yet discovered on this menu. It has become a regular Hilo stop when we're doing the Farmers Market.“

“Stopped here for dinner and it was amazing. Had: veg samosas, aloo gobi, aloo matar made vegan, aloo parantha made vegan. Everything was so good- man who took our order made it easy and suggested the roti or aloo parantha which aren’t marked as vegan but can be made vegan (no butter). It was a little hard to find in the shopping center because it’s down a little hallway.“

“The food is always excellent - the ceviche is amazing! Reservations are a must - staff is friendly and knowledgeable.“

“Love it Cafe 100 having my usual Loco Moco sloppy & Sunnyside eggs and even if didn’t have Mac salad this morning, I will always return especially for the Chicken Hekka and daily specials #hukaonorono“

“This place is amazing! The buns are fresh and handmade, the burgers are made from extremely good meat, and the on tap beer selection is vast. If it's a nice day, don't miss out on the outside seating. The place has a lot of character but everything is well cleaned and maintained.“

“On June 16, 2021, my mom, husband, and I decided to treat ourselves to dinner at Izakaya Miyo after a long, stressful year. It's a prix fixe menu ($99 per person at the time). I highly recommend this restaurant to celebrate a special occasion or just to treat yourself. Chef Louis Pauole is very warm and friendly and explains each dish to you. This is not just a meal, but it is a memorable experience for the senses. Every dish is both beautiful and delicious! Standing ovation!“

“They only have a few vegan options. I got the veggie sandwich and substituted vegan mayo. It is pretty simple, but it is done very well. I thought it was delicious. The staff is incredibly friendly and are happy to give recommendations for other places to visit.“

“Pamela was our waitress. She was such a pleasant person and gave absolutely perfect service! She is an asset to IHOP. Thank you, Pam!!“

“My first time eating at Genki Sushi by myself. There was a 20% dine in promotion happening. Service was quick, efficient, and friendly. Atmosphere was enjoyable, quiet enough where you could have a conversation with someone. I appreciated the menu since there were photos of each of the dishes-no guessing required. Ordered four dishes and enjoyed every one.“