Restaurants near Holualoa

“Small coffee “shop” run out of a classic towable RV trailer. Sits in front of a nice shop that sells various home goods, souvenirs and food items. The quality of the coffee is very high with well trained baristas. They had a very interesting brown butter miso latte that was quite good. They roast their own local Kona coffee (not sure of farm origin) that was enjoyable. The vibe of the shop front was pleasant sitting in the small commercial district of Holualoa. Was chill on a Monday with a couple tourists and a couple of local shop employees that frequent the spot. Only a few seats to grab so it might be hard to find a spot on busy weekends. Definitely the spot to stop at on the Kona Heritage trail if you want a good full cup and a small bite before visiting the plantations.”

“Beautiful grounds, a view to die for, excellent coffee and the help are wonderful!!! A tour well worth your time!”

“Small farm. Very nice, refunded the $ of member who did not attend tour. Loved the tour guide.Coffee to die for, liked the tastings. Wish I had bought more to bring home.”

“Wonderful family and farm.”

“These fine folks do much more than just coffee. The tour covered not just coffee but a ton of other stuff as well. As a Chef, this is one of the best tours I've ever been on.”

“Thank you Wesley for bringing authentic, delicious, and real bread to Kona! Can't eat enough of it. Kona is lucky to have you!”

“Try the Kona Coffee Ice Cream, Da Best 😋🥰”

“Kona Earth offers fantastic products and incredible service. Long Time Customer”

“Best Mexican food on the island of Hawaii! Just went there today!”

“This small coffee urban farm and shop is a must visit! The sweetest ladies with the best tasting coffee of our lives!”

“Cool coffee truck on the side of the road. We saw that it read espresso in large white letters and did a u-turn on the street to head back and get an espresso shot. We received a warm "aloha" with a shaka sign. The espresso shot had a great flavor and we would stop by again. They offer to make any drink iced or hot. Affordable espresso prices and coffee prices as well.”

“Deserts went well with our coffee! 😊”

“I don’t normally leave reviews but this place was fantastic so I had to! We ate there multiple times on our weekend in Kona. Vegan options that were so yummy! And nonvegan for my hubby and kids! I had the jackfruit salad it was amazing! They BBQ the jackfruit and warm it up! They were able to add all the fresh and local veggies I requested too! Yummy beets that day! My kids got smoothies and loved them as well! The owner was so kind, taking our order a minute before closing and staying/waiting to lock up while my kids had to use the restroom 5x 🤣🤪 anyways if you are looking for a healthy, casual fast meal in Kona GO here!! Great prices and fresh food!”

“Flew over from Oahu to check out Journey Cafe. Not disappointed. Delicious food, nice ambiance, location could be better-like OAHU! Please come to our island! And bring the vegan ice cream � SO ONO!”

“Life changing tacos. Locally sourced fresh ingredients, friendly service, and the sauce is boss. 11/10 would recommend.”

“Seems to be the best poke place while on Big Island. They have some standard types of poke and to me, it’s sufficient enough to satisfy the desire for good poke.”

“Killer pizza! All that needs to be said...”

“Amazing Tacoz with unique sauces! highly recommend!”

“A Hidden Gem for Coffee Lovers - Mountain Thunder Coffee

While exploring the Big Island, I knew I had to visit a Kona coffee farm--after all, Kona coffee is world-renowned for its quality and flavor. During my search on Google Maps, I came across Mountain Thunder Coffee, and the best part? Their tours are completely free! In Hawaii, where everything else tends to come with a price, a free tour was a welcome surprise.

They open at 9:30 AM, and we arrived about 10 minutes after they opened. Unfortunately, we missed the start of the first tour, but they run one every 30 minutes, so we decided to explore on our own. The gift shop is fantastic--full of coffee samples (which are free to taste) and a wide selection of souvenirs. We also decided to pay $10 to take the self guided walk through their beautiful nature preserve. It's only $10 per family, but be aware that some parts can be steep and slippery, so signing a waiver is required. You also get a little booklet explaining a lot of the plants and things on the property.

During our visit, we had the pleasure of meeting one of the resident cats, Miss Princess--she's absolutely gorgeous and wandering around the property like she owns the place! After our self-guided stroll, we joined a guided the guide--who I wish I could remember her name--was fantastic. She was a slightly older woman with gray-brown hair, full of humor, and answered all our questions with enthusiasm. She explained the process of making Kona coffee, what sets Kona apart from other Hawaiian coffees, and the different types of beans, like Peaberry, as well as caffeine content.

The gift shop is a must-visit. While the tour is free, I probably spent over $100 on coffee, honey, and souvenirs. They also offer a discount if you sign up for their email--$5 off for purchases of $25 or more. I couldn't resist their retro print featuring a beautiful Hawaiian girl and a vintage airplane, which now proudly hangs above my coffee bar. We also picked up some coffee and honey to share with friends and to enjoy ourselves.

If you're in the area, Mountain Thunder Coffee is a must-see for any coffee enthusiast. The combination of free tours, beautiful scenery, friendly staff, and delicious products makes it a standout visit on the Big Island.

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“Excellent food, friendly staff, excellent experience!”

“WOW! These are the best donuts I have ever had. We came here with our young family of 6 and started out with 6 donuts and ended up licking the box clean and got another 6. They are perfected, delicious but not too sweet so you can eat and eat! also they are not your regular donut so ask about the flavors!!”

“Cute little location! parking was a plus! Recommend!”

“The food is so incredible for a reasonable price! the owners are very friendly. fav dish is pad thai with shrimp, beef or chicken.”

“Great view with excellent food & service. One of my favorite places to go when I visit Kona. Highly recommend saving room when you eat to enjoy the excellent Liliko’I Cheesecake.”

“Best burgers and fries I've ever had! On our 8 day vacation, we've been here twice. Such good beef and fresh, quality ingredients! The sauce for the fries is sooo good!”

“Love their signature Boneless Chicken Thighs and their potato salad too! 👍👍”

“Our food was delicious and made to order. Kalua Loco moco was the first for me but so glad I tried it. Husband had the fresh ahi tuna sandwich, cooked great. 👍🏻”

“I had the Bacon and Shrimp sandwich with garlic and pepperoni fries. Out of this world!”