Six stars if it were possible. Freshly made oer order and Hot and drooling yummy!!!…read more each filled generously with raspberry jam, coconut cream and bavarian cream dipped in sugar... there was a choice of many more fillings. Hey, there's always tomorrow we are staying 10 minutes away...YAY!!!!!

After a fun day exploring the island but frustrating day trying to get food including Malasadas -…read morewe decided to try this food truck having passed it by for years! Be prepared for a wait - it was probably near 30 minutes from waiting to order to waiting for our food but it is made fresh to order and you can customize flavors and toppings. The Malasadas are delicious - warm and fresh! The fillings for me were hit or miss - some like S'mores tasted lovely with marshmallows and what I assume was a Nutella filling but others, especially local flavors like Lilikoi tasted very artificial and overly sweet and anything with coconut in it turned to liquid like a coconut oil! Glad I tried them - fresh, warm and hit and miss on fillings

I give Randy's a five because the service is exceptional always a smile and a big aloha. The food…read moreis Ono delicious. Now realize it is not a brick and mortar eatery it is more like a food truck feel. They do have plenty of parking and outdoor picnic style tables. I love it but I don't eat there I only take away. Usually order a plate lunch and take home a whole chicken. Don't know where he gets his chickens but they are the biggest I have never seen lol. The chicken is so large that I use one half for a Randy's Huli Huli Chili. Yummy. The other half I freeze to use later for maybe an enchilada dish or just re heat and serve with rice. Highly recommend for locals (realizing all locals know about Randy's) and certainly worth the while for visitors.

The best bbq spot!! Big fan of their pork in gravy, and chicken!! But get the combo and try them…read moreall. Their Mac salad is amazing too. Can't wait to try the macaroni and cheese with some brisket next time. Everything looks and smell so good. Their bbq sauce I could drink! It is so tasty and not spicy. So delish! Definitely stop if you're driving by.

We are a family with Hispanic heritage from Southern California, so we know great Mexican food…read more This is quality, delicious Mexican food served with creativity and care. Highly recommend!! Worth the drive, especially combined with a trip to Akaka Falls!

Really good spot leaving from the falls, we stopped in for lunch and had no wait - it was right…read morewhen they opened. Just two people working and they were both friendly. Food was made fresh and took about 10 minutes! It was a lot of food too. I would've liked more cilantro and lime for the tacos, and maybe a bit more salt in the beans and rice, but overall it was great. The drink was our favorite! Plenty of seating, quiet, and quaint.

I want it all! Let me preface by saying Linda and her husband (aka @sweetkine808) are for real…read morefoodies! Trust and believe me when I say if something is on their menu, it's INCREDIBLE! That said, let's start things off with that cannoli waffle (first pic) special! I'm actually gasping for air because that cannoli waffle left me breathless. Their homemade waffle shells are a work of art in itself, but that cannoli cream filling, which I'm going to assume had ricotta cheese in it, was absolutely sensational. The filling was velvety, rich, and sweet, and the ricotta cheese added a lovely mild nutty flavor. I also tasted a slight tang, so I'm wondering if they used mascarpone too. Whatever they did, they need to keep doing it! The chocolate chips not only added crunch but also added contrast because the cocoa flavor had a slight bitterness, so overall, it was very umami. Then they want to top it all off with whipped cream and caramel? Really! Just start a subscription service so I can subscribe. I will ask how long this will be on the menu, and I'll keep you all posted. I am OBSESSED, so hopefully, it's a permanent item, but if not, at least for another month Now let's shift focus to pic # 2, which is the MacChick with Maple Cinnamon Butter. So it's their homemade waffle cone stuffed with homemade mac & cheese, topped with fried chicken drenched in maple cinnamon butter. If I put you on to anything, let it be this! This is my new go-to MacChick (sounds like magic) combination. Heads up, @sweetkine808, I will be ordering this every time. The savory and sweet notes between the well-seasoned chicken and mouthwatering mac & cheese harmonized and blended so well with the sweet maple cinnamon butter and dusting of powdered sugar. I am not joking. If you see me in line, best believe I'm ordering this. You might as well name it the Kaliko Pic # 3 was the Chick-N-Sauce with BBQ Sauce Thoughts: Let me make this clear as well. Their fried chicken is really frickin good. That said, I need to ask if they make their own BBQ sauce cause this was ono loa! Pic # 4 was the Chick-N-Sauce with Ranch Sauce Thoughts: Honestly, what can I say at this point? I'm just going to give them applause Pic # 5 is the South Point lemonade which is a peach and lemon-flavored lemonade shaker. Pic # 6 is the Cherry Limeade Their lemonade drinks are so flavorful and refreshing. I can't wait to try them all. I may have to try that ube one next. https://www.instagram.com/p/Cogt_rhsOF1/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Super chill dude at the front. Best mac I have had this year, also massive servings. Service was…read morequick only 3 minutes to get my loaded Mac bowl

Amazing shave ice. Lots of flavor options. The people running the stand were so friendly and got…read moreour shave ice out to us quickly. All our flavors were delicious, and there were shaded tables to eat at. A perfect way to cool down after a hike.

Nice roadside shave ice stand. Good selection of (artificial) flavors and toppings. No ice cream…read morethough! There are a couple picnic tables that are shaded (at least at 3 PM they were). Great place to cool off on a hot day. They have a parking area if the street parking is full.

Pretty good BBQ for Hawi, HI. The owner/chef is a cool guy who has lived all over plying his BBQ…read moreskills. The food was pretty good. Beans were really good. Mac and cheese was pretty standard super cheesy and somewhat plain. The "boneless spareribs" were pretty good, a few overly chewy chunks but other than that great flavor. Could have used more. Bottom line: For Hawi were food can be slim pickings this place is a good spot to go to. Note: Only open on weekends.

The Running Chef is kind of like going to a backyard bbq. It's not an actual restaurant. They're…read moresetup on a corner, but the bbq is pretty good. The sauce is tasty and the meat has a good smoky flavor. For $10 I got boneless pork and 2 sides. There aren't too many choices in sides (beans, potato salad, mac n cheese, and rice i think). I chose double mac n cheese, which was kind of soso.

This is the other farmer's market I have to revisit. A bit mo' local style than the Waimea Town…read moreFarmers Market. Different, but just as good. This farmers market reminds me of the booths at the big high school carnivals on Oahu in the old days. All kinds of potted plants, local handmade goods and local style plate lunches (sorry, I will make an effort to try the other great offerings, but I had been binge eating all week). Make sure you get here before the lunch rush or you will not get to eat a plate of Auntie Kanai's BBQ'd Pork ("teriyaki grilled" if you're from the South). Razor thin slices of pork marinated in teriyaki sauce and grilled until the sugar in the marinate carmelizes and turns crispy. Awesome. Auntie is the main reason I had to eat here. She is the epitome of Aloha Spirit. Get plany Aloha Ke Akua hah Auntie?

Went to the farmer's market and enjoyed it very much. It's very hawaiian/local and the people…read morethere got plenty A L O H A! The one booth the i totally enjoyed the best was the Nakamoto Farms. oh my the food they serve at this booth for the price is so worth it!!! Plus when you make a purchase from this booth they have tables on the side where you can sit and help yourself to fresh kim chee. They serve the following items... Bi bim bap curry/stew breakfast items sushi crispy oatmeal cookies (killer) kim chee

Make a beeline for Manas Aloha Fruit Stand. We tried the fresh coconut, and it was so good, I half…read moreexpected it to start singing "Aloha" to me. It was like drinking the very essence of Hawaii cool, sweet, and refreshingly perfect. Seriously, I'm pretty sure coconuts were invented just for this moment. The banana nut bread. It's like if a cloud and a muffin had a baby. Warm, soft, and so perfectly balanced between banana and nutty goodness that I almost bought another loaf just to avoid the heartbreak of it being gone. Don't ask how many pieces I ate just know I left with crumbs in my soul. This stand is the kind of place that makes you feel like you're in on a local secret, and by the time you leave, you're planning your next visit. Stop in, grab a coconut, and try not to devour the entire loaf of banana nut bread before you get to your car. It's worth the stop and maybe even the calories. But wait.....there's more! They've got pineapple, sugar cane, and star fruit that'll make you wonder why you ever settled for regular fruit. Each bite tastes like a burst of sunshine, and you'll feel like you're living your best tropical life.

My daughter wanted to drink out of a coconut on our vacation and this spot delivered! They were…read morefriendly and it was fresh and delicious! Highly recommend hitting this spot when visiting Akaka Falls.

These guys are doing the best cheesecake I've tried on the island and possibly islandS. Yuzu Basque…read moreCheesecake is very, very special. Definitely of a great restaraunt quality. Once I'm in Hilo I take several to keep in my fridge. Keep it up, Hana Tako, thank you! P.S. It is sold by pieces. Couldn't find where I'd be able to buy the whole cheesecake though..

From the owner: Located inside KTA Puainako by the Deli, Hanatako serves Takoyaki, a Japanese traditional dish made…read moreof wheat batter with Tako (octopus) filling. Donburi (Rice Bowls) are also available including Chicken Katsu Curry Bowl, Karaage (fried chicken) Bowl, Katsudon and much more! Currently available after 3PM! In the morning around 10AM, we now serve Authentic Japanese Bento and Akadashi Miso Soup!