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    Cafe 100

    3.9 (663 reviews)
    Open • 7:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Good for kids
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    Loco moco
    Emeline L.

    Hilo is home to the loco moco so we stopped by to get an authentic taste. Affordable and great quality. The patty is more on the lean side which we prefer. Lots of outdoor seating.

    Kilauea loco moco
    Tiffany H.

    Read that this was the place the loco moco originated so I wanted to try it. We placed an order to go about 30 minutes prior to wanting to pick up. Our food still wasn't ready when we arrived. Prices are quite high for the amount of food that you get. You get a ton of rice and the whole container is covered in rice, but the amount of meat is small compared to the amount of rice. The salad served with it was just cabbage, which I wouldn't exactly call a salad. Also the food didn't have much flavor.

    Super loco moco
    Bianca C.

    I planned for my husband and I to grab a quick bite at Cafe 100 before leaving Hilo. With more than 2000 reviews on Google and 30 varieties of loco moco, it was hard to ignore. Cafe 100 is a casual, local spot with window (staff) or kiosk (automated) ordering and plenty of semi-outdoor seating (i.e., you are technically inside and covered, but you can still feel the heat from outside). I will admit the menu felt a bit overwhelming at first glance because there are so many options available, but we visited on a weekday when it was not busy, so we were able to take our time deciding. Anticipating larger portions, we decided to share a mixed type loco moco plate along with a drink. That turned out to be a great call, as the portion was more than enough for the two of us, especially since we would not easily be able to take leftovers with us. This is casual, familiar comfort food done well. No complaints here, and I have already recommended Cafe 100 to a few friends :)

    Cafe 100 commendation
    Ben W.

    Cafe 100 has a laid-back, relaxed vibe with plenty of seating and parking. They offer lots of plate lunch options and daily specials, but the main draw is the loco moco. Portions are ok but is rice heavy, so it's a bit pricey for what what it is. The teri loco is better than the regular version, and I'd definitely recommend extra gravy. Overall, it's not a bad spot for a quick bite and the staff is friendly, but this should not be your first loco moco experience if you haven't had one before.

    Outside
    Jeanine O.

    Fast friendly staff. They are busy and hiring help. But they found a way to keep going. Kiosk for ordering. Cool benches to eat here after the beach. Best tasting burger and cheap.

    Beef stew Moco and classic loco Moco
    Kawika V.

    Made a day trip from Oʻahu to the Big Island and had to stop at Cafe 100 -- home of the original loco moco. As a born-and-raised local, rice, gravy, and eggs will win me over every time, and I really wanted to love this place for the history alone. I'll be honest though -- the hype set the bar high, and I left a little let down. The regular loco moco was just okay. The hamburger patty tasted pre-made or frozen, though the gravy was solid (thank goodness). The beef stew also tasted pre-made and was lighter on the tomato flavor than I prefer. I ordered the steak as well (around $30), and it came out very well done. On the positive side, they offer a ton of plate lunch options, the space is extremely well kept for a local diner, and there's plenty of parking. It's covered outdoor seating only, but it's comfortable and clean. What surprised me most was the lack of visible history. I expected to see more storytelling about the loco moco origins -- photos, signage, staff sharing pride in it -- something that really leaned into that legacy. It felt a little missing. Still glad I tried it for the experience, but for me, it didn't quite live up to the legendary reputation.

    Robert B.

    Cafe 100 is a classic Hawaiian fast food spot. It is frequently by locals and tourists. Service is always with a smile. The staff is extremely helpful and friendly. I am not sure why people criticize the ambience. It has been improved since my last visit. Greatly improved there's plenty of seating, and the seating is covered. This is the location where the first Loco Moco was made for some local kids who wanted something filling, tasty and cheap. I always order the original, there are many other options. The original is not salted at all and will need a little bit of salt. I put pepper on also. The milkshakes are seldom focus of attention and I can't figure out why. They are outstanding.

    Bento
    Cody F.

    It has been years since I last came here and food is still delicious and affordable. Simple, local food at its best in Hilo. They're quick and for early evening it wasn't busy. Many tables were available and they were clean. We got a bento, oyako moco, and Pork chops. They were all filling and delicious. We will continue coming here when in Hilo

    Chili loco
    Jennifer C.

    Everything here looks so delicious it's was hard to choose. They have a chili loco moco dish that was AMAZING! I'm a big fan of chili and this dish did not disappoint!It's an open walk up and order restaurant.Staff was super friendly!

    Super loco moco
    Sami W.

    This is a very laid back, order at the window and eat outside vibe restaurant. The food was great! We tried the famous loco moco here but got the super version so it came with spam and Portuguese sausage which was delish! The Mac salad was also tasty. We also enjoyed the convenient service of ordering on the touch screen system they had. The menu was a little confusing but the touch screen would be helpful if you were unfamiliar with the menu like we were.

    Allen W.

    We came because we heard this is the home of the loco moco - we got the super version which is double the amount of the normal. To be honest, the portions are quite generous and the original probably would have sufficed. Also got the mahi mahi - fish was quite tender, and I liked the potato side! Everything leaned a bit salty. The cafe is not really like a closed shop - more like the kitchen is covered and extends to an awning over the seating, which is in the style of picnic tables.

    David L.

    Came here directly from the airport to try the loco moco from the "Home of the Loco Moco." Service was fast and friendly. The dining area is open air but have a lot of tables. While the menu features a variety of variations of the loco moco (e.g. with spam, or other food), I went with the standards loco moco. Most people are shocked since it comes in a small container, but it was filling. It wasn't spectacular, but still good for loco moco.

    Super Loco Moco
    Gerelle D.

    It was great to try the OG loco moco. The burger patty was decent but I liked the sausage more. The egg white wasn't fully cooked when I ordered sunny side up. Food was good but it was dope to experience it at least once!

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