“Sooooo yummy! And such a fun place for the kiddos too. They have some games and areas for kids to play. Gelato is amazing. We had a big group, so we were able to try many flavors. I don’t know how to choose a favorite since they were all very good—toasted coconut is definitely high on the list and a must try.“
“Excellent!! Traveling around Kona and the west island, this is a bit of a smaller town find. If you’re not sure you’ll be in the area, I’d recommend making the detour to ensure a stop!This place was featured on Guy’s Diners, Drive Ins, and Dives TV show and we totally get why. Easily our favorite lunch on the west side of the island.We enjoyed one of the burgers, some shrimp & ono curry, as well as the lilikoi lemonade. IMO the soup of the day - some sausage chowder- was the ultimate star. Could eat that by the gallon. All of it was fabulous. Even the ketchup… special and tasty. Buy a bottle to take home!Servers were busy and still made sure to take good care of you, too. Rounded out the experience nicely.“
“I walked in not knowing what to expect. As soon as I saw the board games right by the entrance I knew it was going to be a good night.The service was incredible and I was incredibly surprised by the quality of the hot dogs. Our server toasted the buns with so much love. Now I just want to go back for more love and more buns.10/10 would recommend.“
“A phenomenal find on the big island! Everything we tried here was delicious. Tons of gluten free (gf) options and some vegan ones as well. If you ask they will make you a grilled cheese on their homemade gf focaccia bread, which is so good!!If you come mid morning they’ll likely have banana bread, which was incredible warmed up. Loved their smoothies, you could make your own combo and we particularly enjoyed an OJ base with dragon fruit, mango, & strawberries.They open at 5:30 so we were able to stop here on the way to the airport, which was a treat.Everyone working here was delightful and kind, even when the line was out the door and they were swamped with orders. The baked goods felt really reasonably priced, particularly for being gf and in Hawaii (as of 2024 there were gf baked goods for under $4 a piece!).Such a gem, would return anytime & highly recommend!! They have indoor and outdoor seating, some toys and books for kids, and a fun selection of locally made items & art.Dietary restrictions: Gluten free & vegan options! The majority of their baked goods were gluten free, and their homemade gf focaccia bread was unbelievably good“
“How blessed to live on the Big Island of Hawai'i and be able to enjoy the best cup of coffee EVER! I've never sat down with a cup of coffee and not wanted it to end, but that was my experience with Kona Joe last week. The coffee was delicious and the view SPECTACULAR. It's not really hidden, but easy to drive by not knowing it's there. Their signage is actually good, but I confess to driving past it for several years thinking it was just another coffee field. TRUST ME......IT'S NOT. Beautiful grounds and a self-guided or scheduled tour are options as well as an awesome gift shop. Coming into Kailua-Kona from the south will definitely always involve a stop for a delicious cup of coffee and a gorgeous (and relaxing) view of the fields and bay below. Aloha!“
“Hands down the BEST poke of Kona Island. We tried all highly rated places and only this one really hit all the high marks. High-quality rice cooked to perfection (we had a lot of bad rice at other places), amazing fish (fresh and perfectly seasoned) and fantastic price. We are surely going to be back. 本当にご馳走様ですた！“
“We have been to Sweet Journeys for their non-dairy desserts a few times before, and clearly we enjoy those. For me, the toasted coconut flakes pack a subtle but powerful flavor punch on any of the flavors I’ve tried.Today, we tried the Journey Cafe side, and ordered the Pizza Al Taglio from the Gratitude Menu. It was WAY more flavorful than I had expected. It was sooooo good. So many complementary flavors, and a little spiciness. The accompanying hummus was also among the best I’ve ever had. It made me want to try The Journey from the same menu, but we’ll have to go back for that. Of course, we followed with some dessert from Sweet Journeys next door. Just go.“
“Quick poke stop on the way to/from hiking or snorkeling. They have plenty of choices to satisfy most of poke lovers. We enjoyed both spicy and sweet options as well as a variety of sides. The service is quick and friendly. They have a few covered tables if you prefer to eat there.“
“This spot is all about the baked goods.The entrees are good, no doubt. I enjoyed my Reuben and my partner loved the Veggie sandwich. But the Passionfruit Cheesecake we had at the end is what set this place apart. Maybe the best dessert we had all vacation long.“
“I highly recommend this gelato business! It is the perfect place to go and get some gelato, and then walk across the street and watch the sun set into the beautiful Pacific Ocean. Plus, there are lots of shops to browse around before you go satisfy your sweet tooth.“
“What a beautiful property!! We loved walking around here before stopping in their coffee shop for a cup of coffee. The staff here were friendly and welcoming. Our coffee was good, but I did order a flavored latte from the menu, and it was pretty sugary. It overpowered the coffee, unfortunately. I need to come back for a cup of black coffee.“
“Locally sourced food prepared daily. The freshness of it all comes with every bite. Reasonably priced but it is a la carte so be mindful. You'll wish you another stomach once you're full. Go and try them, you'll be glad you did. My next visit to Kona, I'm going back!“
“A bit of a wait but absolutely worth it! Fish tacos were 10/10 and also got the special Guava Ginger Spicy Pork tacos. The sauces are spicy but not too spicy and just delicious. Highly recommend. Easy parking and market adjacent with good and clean bathrooms.“
“This place is seriously amazing. We walked in and oh my gosh the menu looked delicious. I've been in kona for a couple days now, tasted several different dishes, yet this is BY FAR THE BEST!!! I got a açaí bowl and oh my gosh, it was truely delicious. It had the most perfect amount of sweetness with delicious fruit chunks. I then got the lilikoi amazing. it was sparkling, sweet and just so perfect. We had to get seconds of it!!! The crepes where also amazing, we tried 3 different ones and they all where delicious. Wish we could eat there every day of our lives! So refreshing to go to a restaurant where you can tell they care about customers health while makeing the most delicious food. If you want a healthy delicious place, come here!“
“I had stopped by here late on my way back from black sand beach to Kona - I was super hungry and this place was lit up from the side of the road!I am SO glad I stopped here because their fish and chips was so yummy! Overall I found food in Hawaii to be pretty bland (LOL) - talking from a visitors perspective; but the food here was super good. The service and the help I got to select my meal to go was also awesome! The man and woman (probably the owner) were thorough and I was worried if I could eat that particular fish while pregnant and she assured me it was totally fine and safe! It tasted fresh and delicious ?“
“Kai is definitely one of my top places to lunch . The best and closest ocean view, the pizza is the best, their service is always good, parking is easy across the way! And most importantly I feel that they are one of not the most integrity driven food options on alii drive , while other establishments sometimes rest on a steady new supply of tourists and take advantage… I’ll be back soon“
“First time trying real poke! Not a big fan of anything raw but decided since I'm in Hawaii, I need to try poke. This place was pretty straightforward with its options and had great ones. I went with a poke bowl with rice, shrimp, and dynamite (not really sure all it had) but nonetheless it had a great flavor.“
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“We tried Lava Flow and Cherry Blossom shave ice creations, and each was huge and very delicious. Ice had a nice fluffy texture, and the cream snow caps were good. Lava flow was a bit citrusy, I liked the cherry blossom more as it was sweet and more mellow, plus the mochi and mac nut ice cream were amazing. Three of us shared the two shave ice creations, but one would have been enough since it was so big and worth the cost.“
“This was a great place to eat. The food tasted amazing (definitely certified ono aka delicious) and very filling. The staff was friendly and the service was relatively quick. All of the ingredients were fresh. It was very close to the ocean and local shops, and there was a bathroom inside (which was an extra bonus if you've been out and about). I would definitely recommend it to others!“
“If you want to find Kona coffee shop and experience Kona coffee - this is Kona coffee shop that you need to visit. The shop Location is great, close to pier and other tourist attractions. Friendly and quick service. And the coffee drinks that we bought were actually really great and tasty.“
“We ate here several times during our stay in kona , food is fresh and great , one of the best options at big island . They also have great opening hours and online service . Portions were big . We would perhaps appreciate just bit more variety and fresh veggies less crisps and salt otherwise great restaurant. We also tried smoothies which were delicious . Guys at restaurant are very sympathetic .Place has a free parking and it’s quiet . We 100 pour-cent recommend .“
“This little coffee shop was a key ingredient of our dream vacation. We appreciate customer service as much as good food and they had both! They worked hard but they always greeted their "Lovelies"with smiling faces. Don't overthink it Fish n Chips all day long and waffles for breakfast! And every coffee we had over our 4 weeks was excellent. It was our first restaurant and after all the great experiences we made sure it was our last restaurant on this dream vacation. We'll always be back and wish nothing but success to everyone at this little treasure! M & M from St. Louis MO“
“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!“
“This shop is a small counter-service spot with some outdoor seating available. The bowl was cool and refreshing, and the fruit toppings were fresh, but the açai base was too sweet for my liking and was likely store bought -- you couldn't taste the sourness that you'd get with a fresh base. There was a lot of granola, but it was a quality mix. The small (16oz) bowl came out to a little over $12 which is the cheapest I've seen on the downtown kona strip. Service was very quick and polite -- maybe only 3minutes between when I ordered and got my bowl. They also serve shaved ice and drinks, however I only tried the açai.“
“This is the coffee shop you’ve been looking for. Exceptionally fresh, delicious, and a warm welcoming couple who are clearly very serious and passionate about coffee.Without question one of the best cups of coffee I have ever had. We feel so lucky to have met Matt and Lisa at BerryBird Coffee at the Ali’i Marketplace on Tuesday and we loved the coffee and our new friends so much we came back with the whole family on Thursday!My first visit we had the pour over grown in Hawaii, which was phenomenally smooth and rich. It left me thinking about it for the next two days.On our second trip we had pour overs of both their medium roast and a Columbian bean Matt was kind enough to share from his own personal supply! The family really enjoyed the espresso and vanilla bean latte, with the vanilla beans grown locally as well. Lisa made us a very refreshing cooler with some tea made from coffee pulp and a citrus jelly which was perfect on a warm day.We’ll definitely be back whenever we’re on Big Island! Thank you Matt and Lisa!“
“Super friendly! Let us try all their drip coffee blends and Mac nut products. I ended up getting an iced americano and my partner got the coconut drip coffee. Best coffee we've had so far in Kona! Store was clean and they have cute outdoor bar seating with a great view.“
“We were so happy to pick this spot for a coffee and chat before we departed. I loved my Ube cream foam cold brew. The kids had fun, the atmosphere is right up my alley and the kids shared a little vegan lemon cake. Lots nearby to walk to and parking was sufficient.“
“This is not the easiest place to find because there are no outside signs. It is located within the International Center food court with about six other food businesses. It's best to park at the back of the building.The food here is authentic, well prepared, and quite tasty.This building is outdated and uninspiring, but the common area of tables is open to outdoors and airy.If you found this review to be helpful please consider adding a thumbs up. ?“
“Willie's chicken is definitely hot, those who like it hot should definitely try the Lava …. This is an excellent hot dry rub. Paige has a healthy respect for people on vacation... very generous pours. The atmosphere and ambiance is second to none. Affordable prices, friendly and fun setting, indoor and outdoor seating and the most important thing is the food is great. Shawn, Soren and Ky..... thank you all for the invite and the hospitality, definitely a highlight for us.....you have people ready to move across a whole ocean. Looking forward to the next time already!“
“Our cashier Ren was so nice! Gave us the full Aloha service! Was extremely accommodating with providing a variety of gluten free options and not just generic GF pancakes but a variety of flavors. Nice comfortable indoor and outdoor seating. Short drive to the beach if you want to take your food and go eat at the beach. The macadamia pancakes were amazing. Super fluffy and moist eggs were cooked to perfection in. The spam was delicious! 10 out of 10 would highly recommend!Dietary restrictions: Gluten Free options“
“Excellent coffee and latte, excellent smoothie, excellent paninis. The pickles on the side were delicious. A little expensive, but pretty comparable pricing to everything else in Kona. Other places we ate were just as expensive and a little disappointing, Hungry Honu was not at all disappointing. Among all three sandwich and drink selections in our party, all were excellent.“
“WOW! This is some of the best local food on the island. We took the tour to the top of the mountain then went over to O’z Kitchen. Ordered every item over two days and had an absolute blast. The quality and quantity is just right for the price, the staff are like family, and the atmosphere is amazing. It is outside and does sell out quick so make sure to get there before 1PM.“