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    Cafe il Mondo

    4.3 (217 reviews)
    Closed • 5:00 pm - 7:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    CAFE IL MONDO ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Casual
    Dogs allowed

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    The Hilo sub basil for onions. Highly suggest!

    Amazing meatballs and pizza! Get the Jacqueline special (meatballs and Italian garlic bread!) sorry we ate the meatballs and bread before we could even photograph it!

    Yummy

    So delicious. We split the meat lasagna and a dinner salad. Great service; great food.

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    Cydney M.

    THE FOOD AND DRINKS WERE O.K. ============================ My sister and I received a recommendation to try this restaurant from a sales person at Bentley's Home Collection in Waimea. We then drove to Honokaa and stopped in for lunch on June 14, 2023. The menu was extremely limited with basically three kinds of pizza. It was a good thing we like pizza because we were hungry and tired. We ordered the veggie combo and a cocktail. I can't remember the name of the cocktail even after looking at the short list. It was good. Another thing that was strange is that they give you paper plates for the food. It really didn't blow our socks off, but it was acceptable.

    Friendly, thoughtful service. I had a Greek Calzone which was absolute perfection. The crust was light, garlicky covering a mild cheesy garlic, , calamata olive pesto treat. I couldn't finish...could easily be shared for around $15. I thanked the chef, Jeff, who was kind and excited about food in Honoka'a and his restaurant. It was an enjoyable time. I hate to eat out, but this was the exception.

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    Edward N.

    This is a beautiful cafe with a welcoming atmosphere. The interior is nicely done in wood and stone tiles. The menu is varied with mainly Italian dishes. There are many entrees, and pizza , salads and sandwiches . There's a full bar and also desserts. The waitress was friendly and efficient. It's a comfortable place with great food. Recommended for lunch, dinner or a beer and pizza break.

    Italian sausage calzone
    Yna Z.

    Excellent food service and value. Worth every penny. I had Italian sausage calzone which is out of this world delicious. And my husband had spaghetti and meatballs and was raving about how delicious it was. Our server is very attentive. You do not want to miss these places

    Waipio pizza, fresh vegetables, amazing crust.  we also had a Greek Salad, but we inhaled it before I could snap a picture.
    Mele F.

    My family and I drove out to Honokaa for the day from Hilo. We hadn't eaten at Cafe il Mundo in years. We arrived at 12, and waited for our food for an hour. But totally worth the wait. Our server was very attentive. Always making sure that our water glasses were filled. Including my dog. Fresh salad, fantastic pizza with amazing crust. My friend asked for a specialty sandwich it was hot fresh and delicious. Over all food, service, and atmosphere was wonderful.

    Daily special pizza

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    The restaurant is beautiful. The staff is patient and helpful and our pizzas were fantastic!

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    Always stop by whenever we are in the area. Lovely atmosphere and menu! Very friendly staff.

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    Great place to enjoy some wood-fired pizza and drinks. Plus they had live music. Service was friendly too.

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    Their food is excellent, specially their vegetarian sandwich. The Chef is very good been there for years.

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    The food is always very tasty. And the wine glass is generously filled. The employees are super nice. It's a pleasure eating there.

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    Stopped on our way through sightseeing. Good food and friendly staff, but painfully slow service for lunch.

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    Good food just a challenge to get it as the hours are very limited which I'm sure is due to staff shortage

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    Super fresh vegetables and multiple vegetarian options. Focaccia bread was well baked. Staff is very accommodating and friendly.

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    Fudge'n Coffee Cafe

    3.5(15 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    Service was friendly and welcoming, came for the fudge and coffee, both were delicious! However the…read moreMac nut bear claw pastry was the BEST thing I've eaten on the island, BEST pastry I've ever tasted! Cute little down home coffee shop, with tons of options for ice cream, fudge, shaved ice and coffee!

    First of all, although Yelp has separate listings, this is the same business as Hamakua Fudge Shop…read more I stopped in based on the generally enthusiastic reviews about the fudge, both here and on other sites. Though it hadn't been my original plan, I ended up getting lunch here, since most other nearby restaurants were closed. This involved a bit of a wait, as when I first arrived the high school kid at the counter said he couldn't make sandwiches, but the owner would likely be in soon -- though he also said she was inconsistent and he couldn't say for sure when. Happily, she was there when I stopped back half an hour later, having confirmed that the only other available lunch options were a food truck whose fare didn't much fit my mood or takeout from the local market. I ordered a turkey sandwich on whole wheat and iced coffee. The coffee was good. The sandwich was barely okay. It was billed as coming with cranberry mayonnaise, and while the mayo had a bit of sweetness, cranberry flavor was not readily apparent. The turkey was weirdly dry and crumbly and the bread was beginning to get stale. All it all it was edible, but that's about it. It came with a small banana, which was a nicer and healthier touch than the chips or pickles you so often get with sandwiches. As I sat there eating, I noticed a sign on the bulletin board, apparently left over from the days when Hawaii had a COVID-19 mask mandate for indoor establishments. The sign used fake language from HIPAA (misspelled as HIPPA -- a dead giveaway) to say, essentially, that they'd just pretend anyone not wearing a mask had a medical reason to not wear one and ignore the public health rule. Why they felt compelled to announce they don't give a bleep about public health a year after any such mandates ended I can't say, but I'm suffering debilitating "Long COVID" symptoms because of the recklessness of idiots like this. So I didn't buy any fudge, tempting as it looked, and instead satisfied my sweet tooth at another business.

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    Fudge'n Coffee Cafe - Feature of the day, banana, you don't ask you don't know.

    Feature of the day, banana, you don't ask you don't know.

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    Hawaiian Vanilla Company

    4.7(456 reviews)
    5.2 mi
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    Just wow! What an amazing experience! This review is about…read moretwo different trips to Hawaiian Vanilla Company. Our first trip was in May 2026. We went for lunch and tour. Absolutely incredible mean. Loved every bite. The shrimp crostini, salad, chicken sandwich and southwest potatoes were all delicious. However, that Jimmy Boy drink is in my dreams! So yummy! After the meal we toured the vanilla farm and learned about growing the orchids along with hand pollination. Then headed back to the guest house for ice cream and coffee. Every one was so nice and welcoming on this tasty and educational visit. Fast forward to September 2026, we wanted to go to tea but a hurricane was predicted. Since getting up the mountain could be difficult in storms, HVC closed. The storm did not hit as hard so we called to go to the gift shop. Not only did they open the gidt shop but we had a private tea! We arrived to a beautifully set table with a fireplace lit and local music playing. We started with a Jimmy Boy! My favorite!! We each had a pot of tea. Both were delicious, I bought both blends to bring home. We were served soup and salad, two chicken sliders, savory puff pastries and three small desserts. All were focused on vanilla. Again, the staff went aboce and beyond to make this event incredible. It was such a special experience. I can not wait to return in February 2027. Hawaiian Vanilla Company will be a stop on every trip to Big Island. Adore the people and my belly appreciates the deliciousness.

    Great location, staff, products. They had food, drinks and were starting a tour when we stumbled…read moreupon them after missing a sign looking for a hike. So glad to take vanilla home! Clean restrooms, easy parking.

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    I Luv Dumplings - Valentines prix fix - New York steak with lobster nuggets on purple sweet potatoes

    I Luv Dumplings

    4.9(29 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    Stopped in for a little lunch on our way to Hilo, cute spot . Everything was delicious large…read moreportions. Wife got the short rib bowl, I got the chicken karrage bao , both were yummy. Order at counter, all was fresh and hot !! Would be back !!

    One of the few spots that stay up later than the rest of the surrounding businesses resulting in…read moredinner rushes, so be mindful and patient when dining in during busy hours (typically between 5pm-8pm). You order at the counter and if you're lucky, you'll have the lovely opportunity of being helped by Cat. She's very knowledgeable about the menu and is very thorough when leading you through the ordering process. Once the food arrived, presentation was great. Everything looked super yummy and fresh! Our ginger pork dumplings and one order of the short ribs came out right away, however my partner's short rib plate didn't come out at all (20 minutes have passed by). It was a slight disappointment having to eat my meal while my partner was waiting for his, however we gave them the benefit of the doubt and figured it was due to the fact we received our order as soon as that dinner rush started. When mentioned to Cat, she was super apologetic and got us the missing plate right away with no excuses. Thank you so much! This series of events will not prevent me from coming back to this spot whenever I am back on this side of the big island because the food is great, ordering process was easy and to the point, customer service was awesome, and hours are very forgiving. Give it a try!

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    Regular menu - karrage buns with rice bowl in the background

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    Valentines prix fix menu - lobster roll hun and pork belly bun

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