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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    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.

    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
    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!

    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.

    Den E.

    My expectations for "the original loco moco" was a little too high I guess, specially after watching videos from travel vloggers raving about this place. The loco moco was mediocre at best, I come fr California and have had better. There was barely any bland gravy on the patty. The pork adobo special was not it (coming fr a Filipino). There was not even a proper restroom avail.. think porta-potty under the Hawaiian sun. I would skip this place.

    Melissa M.

    Nice lil spot on Hilo. Open air seating...order at the register. We tried the Loco Moco...we have tried MANY loco Mocos and this one was one of the best! Loved their Mac salad! Service: nothing to really say. You order, you go.

    Beef Curry Moco. I left the single cube of meat for last. Pretty sad, feeling ripped off.
    Nickel D.

    Very disappointed. Ordered a Beef Curry Moco as I have done before. Lots of rice, two medium chunks of potatoes, two chunks of carrots, Curry sauce and an egg. The beef was a single one inch cube. I'll be going to K's or Verna's from now on.

    Super loco moco
    Sami B.

    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.

    Loco Moco
    Joyce Z.

    Loco Moco reportedly originated in Hilo but there has been debates as to which establishment actually created it. So, when in Hilo, had to stop by Cafe 100, considered the home of the Loco Moco for our first dinner for the original and the fish moco. Loved how they have so many moco varieties including non-beef ones as well as double patties if you so choose. I do wish that it came with more gravy though. Lots of parking and seating available if you want to dig in on site. Like many spots in Hilo, it does close early (6PM) so plan accordingly if you want it for dinner.

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