Everyone that works here were kind and friendly!…read more Open from 6am - 11ish - this was a lifesaver at such a huge resort- great for last minute necessities.

This review written on 10/7/2026. I am an Airline crew member which means that I have frequented…read morethis market dozens of times. This is my first written review. Yesterday I purchased the cobb salad which looked really good. Unfortunately upon opening it later that evening I realized that over 50% of the lettuce was brown, slimy and wilted. The tomatoes were old as well. The salad wasn't edible so I threw it away. Today I went back into the store to complain. There was a long line of people waiting in line. As I was waiting I couldn't help notice how unfriendly the employee ringing up guests was and how long it took to ring up each person. Apparently there has been an issue with the credit card reader since the last big storm. I gave up in frustration and left. This is the second time I have had a bad salad so I should have known better. There really aren't any other convenient options which is the only reason that I have continued to give this market any business. Management clearly doesn't care based on all the poor reviews. It's really disappointing.

This is a unique experience that is worth visiting if you are anywhere in driving distance -- and…read moreyou love cats. Kona Kat Cafe is nestled in the back of a strip mall. As soon as you get near, you'll see cats through the window. If you're going to - make a reservation. Once you're in, they will ask you to remove your shoes before entering the kitty area. That means wear socks. The cats are all friendly and used to being around people. So, relax and have some fun playing with them. Before you go in, you'll have the options to buy a bag of treats. The cats will be your BFF when they see the bag. I know the place serves food, but we didn't eat while there. Instead, we have treats to the kitties. I will wrap by saying this place really is fun if you like cats.

Lovely spot to visit in the heart of Kona. You can hang out in an enclosed room full of kittens!!…read moreThese cats are rescued from the island, as there is an overpopulation issue. It warms my heart to support a good initiative like that. There is a cute lobby, a transitionary room to keep the kitties from escaping, then you're in! There were maybe 3-4 adult cats and a dozen kittens roaming around. The older cats like pets while the kittens love to play. There is something for everyone! There are creative seats that keep you next to perches and cat trees so you can hang with the cats. It's a longer space, and the kitttens loved to zoom around! Toys and enrichment are everywhere! I loved chatting with the owner about her cafe! She was very kind and informative about her work. This experience made my day, and I would recommend supporting!

Today June 11 2026. My first visit to Crave Cafe. I have ordered from them but never an in person…read moreexperience. I was very happy to find an establishment very warm and open and friendly. A nice quiet place to feast but also relax and enjoy a beverage or coffee. The staff, although busy, very friendly and welcoming. My all time favorite is their Panini Caprese. So savory, so flavorful I have had it on several occasions . Highly recommend. Close your eyes and bite into the panini after dipping it in the balsamic dip or the garlic dip. Immediately you will feel like you are at a cafe in Italy maybe on the Amalfi coast. Only thing missing is the ocean breeze off the Mediterranean Sea. 10 out of 10 I also ordered an everything bagel with salmon capers and pickled onions. 9 out of 10. A Chicken panini for my wife. Very tasty. Well made. 9 out of 10. If you're in Kona and don't want a huge meal but looking for a satisfying one, stop here and grab the Caprese Panini. Kimo

We found this gem of a Cafe whilst looking for a smoothie bowl. I'm so glad we chose this place…read moreamong the many places with smoothie bowls and acai bowls! Service was amazing! We felt very welcome from the very beginning. The café has several tables and chairs, and we decided to eat our smoothie bowls there. It was a great choice too. They arrived promptly to our table, and they were sooo good! We enjoyed it so much, we will definitely stop here a few times during our trip, and I'm already planning what to get next. I'm thinking Hawaiian bowl! Don't sleep on this place. It's small, cozy, and fresh with a fantastic menu!

Surf Camp Coffee is a must-visit in Waimea! I've been to the Surf Camp on O'ahu and somehow this…read morelocation is even cooler?! It's a general store boutique in the front and coffee shop in the back. The general store is full of local brands with everything from books, snorkels and clothes for both guys and girls. I got an iron on patch and a Hawaiian flag pin. From the cafe, I got my usual that I always get from the Niu valley surf camp - a black sesame latte and also had a sip of my friend's matcha and both drinks were amazing.

Surf Camp Waimea! Cool vibe and awesome aura up in Waimea. Lots of easy parking. Came up from…read moreWaikoloa and it was raining up in Waimea so it was perfect coffee shop weather. Don't miss the chocolate cake! OMG it is perfection. Not too sweet and super moist. I am dreaming of the cake. Worth every penny!

We decided to catch a happy hour for one of our dinners in Kailua-Kona, and On The Rocks ended up…read morebeing our choice. It's a great location, right on the rocks, with great water views. We initially were seated at a table right on the rocks, but the sun is still pretty brutal around 4:30, when we visited. So we opted to change course and sit at the bar, in the shade. You're not going to get the best food service at the bar, because let's be honest...the bartender's job is making drinks. And our bartender/server never stopped. He took our order, and got our food & drinks. But never stopped moving the entire time we were there. Tombo was the fresh catch that day, so my wife went with the grilled furikake crusted fresh catch grilled sandwich. I went with the Manini sliders, and we both had coconut coleslaw. The coleslaw was nothing special, but the sliders were very good. And my wife swore her fresh catch fish sandwich was the best that she had on the Big Island. And to top it off, we split a piece of Manua Kea ice cream pie....which is huge! And very, very good. We enjoyed the food and the atmosphere so much, that for our last dinner before heading to the airport to fly back home, we went back to On The Rocks and had dinner a second time. Tombo was still the fresh catch, so my wife ordered the fresh catch fish sandwich again, and so did I. And she was right, it was the best. Over the 17 days we were on the island, I had a LOT of fish sandwiches at different restaurants. And this is the best one.

the food was delicious. i got the pork sandwich (ate it before i remembered to take a picture) and…read moreit was delicious. my lava flow and my aunts pina colada were both great. the ambiance is fabulous with live music every night and you are right up on the sand watching the sunset and the waves. the only disappointment for me was our server. the service was INCREDIBLY slow and when we asked her to take a couple cups out of the way because we were running out of space on the table she rolled her eyes at us. she also didn't come back to check on us between the time we got our drinks and halfway through our meal which was unfortunate because we probably would've ordered a couple more rounds of drinks had she been back. * edit : servers name is amani. she disappeared every time we needed her all night. she dropped our checks and didn't come back for like 20 mins even though we immediately put our cards down. she wasn't friendly and she also didn't let us know it would be an up charge to sub fries for salad. she was rude and absent most the night and definitely put a damper on the experience.

Disclaimer: we limited our meals here to breakfast ala carte or the grab and go. We did not try the…read morebreakfast buffet. It seems most of the bad reviews are for dinner so I can't comment on dinner fare, value or service. We stayed three nights at the Outrigger Kona resort and spa after a few days in Hilo. Breakfast options outside of Piko are getting into your car and driving out or having access to the Voyager 47 club. Captive audience we were. During our stay we ate or drank, Lox bagel, Avocado toast, Macadamia nut croissant, Ham cheese croissant sandwich, Cold brew (decent) and Drip coffee (just ok). The lox bagel surprisingly came with a sizable amount of salmon. The bagel itself was nothing special, but the good size schmear of cream cheese had some herbs and spices mixed in. The schmear wasn't the kind you'll get in NYC where you have more cream cheese than bagel, but most people will be happy with the amount. The avocado toast was tasty, with a sizable amount of fresh avocado, arugula, halved tomatoes, and thinly sliced radish, over toasted bread, with a slice of orange and a strawberry. My better half loved the Macadamia nut croissant, being buttery with a large amount of cream dotted with mac nuts. The ham and cheese croissant was less buttery than the mac nut croissant, but had a good amount of warm melted cheese and ham. The cold brew was smooth and not bitter, with solid caffeine, being a good afternoon pick me up for a session in the adult pool. The drip coffee however was quite bitter and not to our liking. You can charge your room directly if you're a guest. 3.5 stars only for breakfast ala carte or the grab and go.

We've been here a couple of times already and it's always been one of our go to spots until today…read more Idk what happened. The menu looks a lot smaller with less options. I was looking forward to the Korean braised beef with kimchee rice but I see that this place made away with that, which was disappointing. Everything was pretty overpriced. We ordered the burger medium and the filet mignon. When we had gotten there, there were only us and another couple seated. The place was empty. We ordered our food and waited for what felt like eternity. $47 got us 3 small pieces of undercooked steak, a mushroom and half a tomato with chimichurri. $32 got us an overcooked cold burger. My burger tasted like it sat for 15 mins. The woman seated next to me also got a burger and idk if she ordered it that way but her burger was so red and raw, it looked like it just came out of the meat grinder. The cherry on top was when I started choking. My boyfriend had cut a piece of steak for me and since it was still pretty raw, I was chewing it for a while and it slipped down my throat and blocked my airway. I was full on choking. I went into panic mode and attempted to pull it out, and luckily enough it was so raw everything was still attached and it came out whole lol. The best part of the night was this orange cat that came by. Everyone loved him. So many people were trying to get its attention and we gave him a piece of the $47 steak and he loved it. Idk if I would ever go back to this place again. The quality of the food coming out this time around was not worth what they were asking. The atmosphere is nice, it's an open air restaurant but they need all the fans to be working. It gets really hot in there sometimes.

Upon arrival, my two boys and wife immediately turned to enjoy king Kamehameha's beautiful statue…read morewith day old leis having celebrated King Kamehameha day earlier this week. Long beautiful leis to ho or the great king. Staff at the restaurant was friendly, and full of aloha, we are grateful for their honoring of the islands mana. If we could encourage all island visitors come to see the beauty of Hawi and embrace the local love, DO IT! You will be grateful. Following this stop, we are headed to Kilauea to visit Pele. Best day on the island EVER! Pizzas was delicious, we had three at the table.

Locally owned cafe - We stopped on our audio-tour of the Kohala Coast to take a picture of the King…read moreKamehaha statue. This is a cute cafe and a great local jewelry/gift shop next door. We ordered smoothies and Hawaiian ice cream. Service was prompt and friendly.

Everything, food and service, was fantastic! This is more than just a cafe, it is an experience!…read moreDon't miss the secret garden and all the beautiful artwork from around the island. So glad my daughter found this on a whim after visiting the volcano.

We arrived shortly before closing, but the staff were very kind and took our order for our late,…read morelight lunch. We enjoyed the mushroom ginger soup, which was flavorful and and a soup and fresh green salad combo. Everything was delicious, flavorful, and just right. And the pricing was affordable. Woo hoo! Seated amidst the interesting and unique art of the gallery, with views outside to the gardens, it was a calm and peaceful dining experience.

Absolutely delicious breakfast and coffee!! Lovely local spot that we swung into after a sunrise…read morehike at Pololu Valley. Customizable breakfast sandwiches and delicious coffee. Lots of outside seating too. My coconut iced latte was a 10/10 :)

Visited this cafe on the way back from a hike and we ordered 2 egg sandwiches (with spam) and an…read moreiced coffee. Came out perfect. Cozy/quiet little patio area in the back to relax. Definitely recommend to anyone passing through for a quick bite.