50 Best Dog Friendly Restaurants Kailua Kona

“Carla's Omelet and Waffle/egg platter were both delicious. Wide variety of breakfast, lunch, dinner stuff. Chicken, fish, noodles, and more. Place stays busy whether dine in or grab and go. Local Favorite 4 sure! Hot sauce, pb cups, jelly, & all kinds of other condiments.“

“It was delicious and great service!“

“Amazing Tacoz with unique sauces! highly recommend!“

“Awesome, fresh food with healthy options! And so close to work!! 😁“

“Best value. Good portions. Great taste. The gravy is delicious. Many dishes to choose from. Very affordable. Friendly service. Tables and chairs are a beautiful wood design but the venue is lacking in general. More of a take home vibe since there is no table service or waiters.“

“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!!“

“We came to visit Kona and staying nearby, and thrilled to find this gem of a coffee stand. It is located outside and has an area to sit outside to drink your coffee or Matcha. Both of the owners are super friendly, and offer great suggestions for things to do or see. The coffee and Matcha is exceptional, smooth and so delicious. I like that they offer oat milk as an alternative as well. Absolutely worth it to check out this coffee shop. Plenty of parking and also other shops/stands to check out in the market area while you enjoy your coffee.“

“Clean tables, friendly staff, roomy and THE BEST WAFFLE WE EVER HAD!!!! Gotta do the CHANTILLY WAFFLE ! We loved the Big Island Grill so much, we went three times for breakfast during our vacay. Hubby LOVED the Loco Moco. I wish this restaurant existed in our town 💕 and seriously the chantilly waffle deserves an award ⭐️“

“I was looking up ice cream spots near me during a stay this past week and saw all the glowing reviews and knew I had to try it. Went yesterday a few hours before my flight home and it did not disappoint. I had guava and passionfruit in sweet cream and it was fantastic! So so good. Owner was friendly and nice to chat with :) I only wish I could have tried more flavors but not a bad problem to have ;)“

“Great gelato excellent service.“

“Loved the flavors! We had the Lilikoi Sour and the Kona Sunset.“

“Lovely Coffee Shop! Five Stars⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“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. 👍🏻“

“Won’t Disappoint!!!
We started our trip here—and made sure to end it here too. The Holiday Burger was an incredible surprise, packed with amazing flavors. The Ultimate Cheeseburger was pure perfection: unbelievably juicy and absolutely delicious.
If you’re traveling to Kona, this spot is a must-visit. It may be tucked away in a strip mall, but don’t let that fool you—it’s 100% worth it. Hands down, the best burger I’ve ever had!
Thank you for the fantastic food and excellent service. 🌟“

“This place was recommended to is by a friend of m8ne who lives on Oahu. When you walk into the store it smells like heaven..many different items to choose from. The staff there is very friendly ans accommodating. Bought to much but ate it all.😋😋😋😋 Highly recommend you visit if you are in Kona.“

“We got mochas, light sweet, with macadamia milk + extra shot. Which I would totally get another shot to make it stronger. It was good and smooth coffee we only preferred it to have a little more depth. We tried the mango danish, coconut pineapple scone, and gf,Vegan blueberry chia bar. All were a 👍🏻👍🏻.
Cute whimsical place.
Sorry no food photos, apparently needed more caffeine in me to remember to take a picture 😅🤦🏼‍♀️

They have lots of sugary options and healthy ones too. A little something for anyone’s specific diet.“

“Very Chill and cool coffee shop. They are located in a popular shopping center. Parking can be a little challenging but there is also street parking.

The atmosphere was lively yet chill. It open, lively, warm and clean. The have tables both inside and outside for studying, meet up, or simply enjoying the scene. They also sell merchandise like (shirts, sweaters, coffee, etc.)

The service was warm, welcoming and very helpful when I asked their opinion about the drinks. They stayed ontop of every order effortlessly.

Both times I came the drinks were delicious. I had a Hot Ube Matcha and a Hot Chai Latte. I did not get a chance to try the food here, but that just means I have to come back lol.

I definitely recommend visiting this place at least once.“

“This was the culinary highlight of our trip to the big island! Sam and Jennifer are super kind in explaining the business-all local ingredients! Premium ingredients (local chocolate, Kona hinted brownies-Mac nut base ice cream)-wowza! Serious stuff! Come support this incredible shop. Yum!“

“We stayed at the Marriott and swung in to the coffee shop for breakfast. The drinks were perfect - latte had a nice layer of foam, and a heart to boot. The Ube cold brew was unexpectedly delicious - easy to see why it's a staff pick! We tried two different croffles and honestly I dont know why people make real waffles anymore, when they can have one of these instead. The waffle was PERFECTION, layered and crispy and buttery and chewy in the best ways. I ordered the garlic bread grilled cheese and would eat it every day if I had the chance. The chips were nicely seasoned too! Breakfast sandwich was eaten too fast by my husband to take a picture, but I heard it was good.

2 drinks, 2 croffles, grilled cheese and a breakfast sandwich was $58 before tip. Definitely reasonable considering island pricing (I actually think I pay more for a large latte in Minnesota than we paid here!)

11/10 would recommend - we'll probably go back for breakfast tomorrow!“

“Having a paint party on there lanai , they have the best Kona coffee and chai in town“

“I had the spicy pork cubbap bowl with garlic spinach , and a Tiramisu mochi donut. It was delicious. The shop is spotlessly clean, and the treats look amazing. The staff were friendly and even offered me a sample for the spice level. Prices were fair for Kailua-Kona
A new neighborhood favorite, looking forward to trying the rest of the menu.“

“This was the best meal I had on the island. I had a bento box with the Kalua Pork and spicy jungle sauce. Great flavor and the serving size was large. Dragonfruit lemonade was also a good treat! Highly recommend.“

“Fantastic Acai bowls. We visited recently from the UK and as soon as we discovered them we returned every day until we left!!“

“we got the drifter large açaí bowl (32oz, $18). it was absolutely delicious with generous quantities. i really enjoyed the nice crunch of the cacao nibs and granola. i do think the açaí base was a tad bit more watery than i prefer, but overall i’m still very very satisfied.“

“Family owned. The food is excellent, and cooked in a traditional way. The staff is friendly. Located in the International Market Place. It's a hidden gem!“

“We love this place because the coffee is so good. Staff kind and knowledgeable. They offer a cool mail order service with nice savings to keep you supplied with beans. Great gift shop. A fun time in Naalehu.“

“Our server Angel was amazing! Super friendly, prompt and engaging!“

“Very good food and coffee, friendly staff. However, the inside of the restaurant was bizarre with an unappealing arcade room attached. The inside could definitely use a different vibe. Almost didn’t eat here when I walked in. Glad I stayed and ate though, the patio was a nicer spot to eat and chill.“

“Ryan was our bartender and he was so nice and friendly!!“

“Love the food We are making this our favorite food spot. The BOYB was great“

“If you're looking for fresh poke with 0 frills, this is the spot. I ordered a platter which came with 4 poke option and 2 sides. I got seaweed salad and 4 hearty size scoops of yummy fish. Parking is hard to find and there are a few picnic tables for your dining pleasure. Worth it 💯“

“This place is special. Awesome crew , killer food and amazing live music! Only a few years old and already a Kona landmark! Do yourself a flavor and get ya some Willies!!🤙🏽“

“Perfect spot on Ali’i drive. Went there twice in a day because it was THAT good! Day or night it’s a great spot to get a frozen drink, hangout in a comfy chair and enjoy the view. The staff is fantastic and great to talk to. Will be going back!“

“I have always loved the smell of coffee, but unfortunately could not get past the acidic taste. Kona coffee café introduced me to Peaberry Kona coffee. This is the first time that I have ever been able to drink coffee let alone really enjoy it. The friendly staff explained how the volcanic soil and the timing of picking the bean changed the acidity in the coffee. Since being home, I’ve already placed an order and I am enjoying my coffee every morning. Thank you so much for introducing me to this amazing drink!“

“The great joy of finding a Cajun, French blend to Hawaii! They’ve found their niche and do it well! A very unique menu with great snack offerings as well as solid lunches. Don’t change your style!“

“My husband got a ninja star roll and said this was some of the best sushi he’s ever had. The wait time said 2 hours when we first walked up, but we only got the 1 roll and only waited maybe 10 minutes, so we were really happy about that.

Definitely a must try when in Kona!“

“The best Pina Colada's and an awesome view! We go Everytime we make it to Kona.“

“Food o Hawaii is by far the best delivery service. Noah is the best as well!!“

“We just enjoyed a beautiful sunset while we sipped a Maitai. Followed by a delicious Caprese appetzer and the entrees which included Egg plant parmigiana and Aloha Chicken and Build your own pasta. Our server, Emily, was very attentive and extremely professional. all in all we had an excellent experience hope you try it.“

“We had an absolutely amazing evening at Resident’s Beach House. From start to finish, every detail exceeded our expectations.

Despite requesting a reservation just an hour ahead, the host was warm, accommodating, and welcoming. We were seated right by the beach just as the sun was setting - the view alone was magical - and the atmosphere felt relaxed, intimate, and beautifully Hawaiian.

Our server, Bella, made the evening truly special. She was not only professional and incredibly kind, but also deeply knowledgeable. She easily guided us through the menu, pointing out which vegetarian dishes could be made vegan and how their mixed drinks could be served alcohol-free - all with a genuine smile.

The food was exceptional - fresh, flavorful, and artfully presented. Every course was a delight.

And to top it off, when Bella noticed us taking selfies, she kindly sent Gabriel over to take a proper group photo. He knew how to adjust the settings and use flash on our phone for perfect shots; something we genuinely appreciated.

The entire staff radiated warmth and care, making this one of the most memorable experiences of our trip to Hawaiʻi.

Highly recommended; we’ll be talking about this evening for a long time!“

“The food is fabulous, so delish..highly recommend“

“This place is amazing, the prices are incredible. All of this meat, 2 scoops of rice and macaroni salad for 14.99!!! The meat is so tender and deliciously marinated. Simple, small seating area but so worth it for a quick, inexpensive, DELICIOUS meal in Kona especially if you’re not trying to spend $30 a meal every time you go out to eat!“

“I went to the Hilo location with my mother last night and was treated in a very racist and disgusting manner by the FOH staff. There were many empty tables yet the host avoided talking to us for a half hour. Then when I asked one of the waiters if we can sit at one of the open tables he said, "He cant let us do that" Then when I finally was able to talk to the host. He said it would be a 40 min wait for food. Ok I get it, the kitchen is swamped. So I say can we just sit right there pointing at the table he just cleaned. He says "no". Keep in mind there were at least four more empty tables. So we decided to leave. On the way out the thought comes into my mind, that he is going to seat the people who walked in behind us. So I tell my mother to wait a second and I go back in to look and there goes the host immediately seating these people bringing them water and menus. So I head back in and ask him "Whats going on here? Can I talk to a manager?" He tells me there are no managers. Then the waiter at the bar who said he couldnt do anything to let us sit down, says "I am the manager" So they lied to my face. Then I go to the bartender she barely bothers to tall to me and says "we are all managers" and that then tries to defend this discriminatory behavior by saying they are not being prejudiced against us. Yet the people behind us are chilling and going over their menus. and here we are not able to even talk to a manager never the less receive service at this racist establishment. We were systemically blocked from sitting. Then some manager esque fellow comes out trying to do damage control after all of this ongoing nonsense. To little to late. Im not going to eat spit burger with some bigot lougies in it. Mind you both my 76 year old mother have hosted various business meet ups there over the yeara bringing them business supporting Ola Brew and they treat us like this. Do not support businesses like this in Hilo. black people of Hilo be aware. This place will treat you second class. Over priced too, for the worst kind of service. dont do it, dont eat there.“

“To visit Fun Factory Inc and have some FUN!“

“We enjoyed a wonderful Sunday breakfast by the water listening to a musician play great island music. Our waitress, Tammy, was excellent. She was quick, knowledgeable, and the food was amazing!“

“The food is awesome the owner is friendly the view is amazing ❤️“

“When in kona you must grab something from here. Everything is amazing and the people are awesome.“

“we went to watch the sunset (of course) which is worth the visit by itself. We ordered a couple of fru fru drinks that I would say were a B+. For nibblies we got the marsala mushrooms and housemade sourdough. The bread and marsala sauce are amazing! The mushrooms were a bit chewy but I don't know if it was the mushroom or the way it was cooked. I would still order that again in the future.“

“Check it out! Sooo awesome!!“

“Excelente café y un lugar muy agradable“