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.

Good little snack place when you stay at the outrigger. Only sad part is Myrna is not very nice…read more All the other workers very pleasant. They have plenty of snacks, coffee and beer to be enjoyed in your room if u need something quick. Have some clothing items too if you're in the market for it.

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!

This place is wonderful! The owner was so incredibly kind to me and my son. The cats were friendly…read moreand happy to be pet. Highly recommend the Kona Kat Cafe!

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!

Food - 5 stars Ambiance - 5 stars…read moreService - 5 stars I was so happy with my decision to not go to the coffee shop I was initially looking for and to end up at Crave Cafe! I ordered a medium, Cafe Mocha served hot and it was heavenly! This drink immediately gave me a boost I needed to make the drive over to Waimea for the day for a conference. The shop decor was so cute I could easily see myself sitting here for hours studying, getting grades done, catching up with emails, etc. They have egg shaped chairs under a cute neon sign near the entrance. There are also many dainty and lovely plants placed in different spots. I would 100 percent come back here again. Please visit them and order a Cafe Mocha served hot!

I love the Surf Camp cafe in Niu Valley on Oahu, so I had to visit the Big Island location in…read moreWaimea! This coffee shop is located in a small plaza with a pizza place, taco spot, and Merriman's. The plaza itself has plenty of parking even when it's on the busier side on a weekend morning, so it's not hard to find a spot. Inside the cafe, there's a retail section that sells clothing and small goods, and a separate side to place your order and sit and enjoy your drink. The interior is bright and welcoming with a minimalist vibe, and even when we visited on a weekend morning, it was easy to find seating either indoors or outdoors. Service was wonderful -- we were helped promptly by staff, and my drink came out quickly. I got the black sesame latte with a chocolate chip cookie. I thought my drink was perfect, as the flavor of the black sesame was nutty, pleasant, and just the right amount of sweetness paired with the espresso. The cookie was on the softer/puffier side, and although it's not my preferred texture, it wasn't too bad! To sum up, I really enjoyed dropping by to get coffee here, and I feel like the quality of the drinks at Surf Camp is consistent across their different locations. I'll definitely come back if I ever find myself on Big Island for another trip!

This spot was perfect!! Came here expecting to just grab and coffee and go but we stayed to enjoy…read morethe beautiful store. The shop had a very minimalistic design with the perfect touches of Hawaii that made it such a relaxing and homey place to have breakfast. There's both indoor and outdoor seating, which wasn't super crowded on a Saturday brunch time. I got the cucumber bagel and black sesame latte. I loved the crunchiness of the cucumbers and you can tell they care about the quality of their ingredients. The ricotta was the perfect touch and brought everything together for a simple and filling breakfast. I love black sesame, so it was such a nice surprise to see they had a latte on the menu. I liked the nuttiness of the sesame, but the coffee was more on the bitter side. Such a cute shop that is the perfect addition to Waimea town. I would definitely recommend coming here for food and to check out the shop!

Beautiful place what can I say! Wonderful service, Amy is completely on it! Super attentive,…read morereally good at anticipating the needs of her customers, she personally takes care of what ever needs to be done...a wonderful asset to Huggos, are m as well as a kind, and genuine person, And can take care of any challenging situation with professionalism and grace!

We stopped in for some much needed dinner after a very long night. As we had eaten at Lava Lava the…read morenight before, we had a pretty good idea of how great this place would be...and we were correct. The place was very busy and quite loud, so we had to sit at a high top in the bar. No big deal! Our server was incredibly attentive and made some great recommendations. We decided to start with quest and chips, which was brought out very quickly and nice and hot. As we inhaled the quest and chips, we decided on fish tacos for me and a veggie burger for my husband. The fish tacos were wonderfully seasoned and cooked very well. The tortillas were a bit greasy, however, and I was very happy there were two tortillas to each taco since there was also a bit more drip than I expected from the pico. I also had fries, and the fries were excellent! The veggie burger was epic. This was the second veggie burger from this group of restaurants he has had, and I'm pretty sure it's his favorite in the area. Perfectly cooked and seasoned well, with great fries. It was very busy here, which is always a good sign. Just wish the music wasn't as loud because it's hard to have any sort of conversation. I did enjoy how involved the singer was with the other patrons, so it was amusing!

Not sure why the reviews are bad but we had a pleasant experience…read more Piko is in the outrigger hotel. We called in for to go and put food was ready within 30 minutes. Ahi Crudo Kombujime (8/10)-light and refreshing came with Ikura and nori as topping Double dip (7/10)-hummus was nothing special but smooth, the trout dip was flavorful. Came with taro chips and pita chips. Hunters soup (10/10)-best thing we got, super flavorful and hearty with sausage and veggies, comes in a bread bowl Mac nut tartlet (7/10)-not too sweet very nutty and delicious. Smoked fish omelette (8/10)-potatoes are bomb!!! So crispy, the omelette was large with good ratio of fish and cheese Chia pudding (7/10)-coconut forward and fresh Overall a little pricy but solid.

Surprisingly delish! Sourcing local really shined through on some of the dishes…read more Flat-iron Papaya Seed Chili Pepper Ribeye - This was the clear winner! We actually ordered this again a few nights later. Perfectly cooked slightly aged steak sans inedible fat or sinew that often comes with ribeye. We should had asked for more chefs garden chimichurri butter and papaya seed Demi-glacé since it was so incredibly tasty! Loved the ali'i mushrooms and shallots (although I would ask for them sliced and caramelized with the mushrooms instead of whole). Overall a solid dish. 5 stars. Chefs special - fresh catch mahi-mahi (could had used a touch more seasoning and hot pan sear) with perfect roasted carrots and broccolini on some nice mashed potatoes. I forgot the type of kimchee it had on top, but it was fantastic. Great combination of flavors and textures. 5 stars. Kids penne pasta - basic penne with good amount of butter and scant cheese. 4.5 stars. Everything was pricey, which is to be expected with hotel restaurants. But the food taste and quality was up to par for the most part. Our server deserves a lot of credit since she helped steer us away from some dishes and towards others. I hope the chef team takes into consideration what their long time staff (especially the ones with good taste) have to say about the rotating menu. I noticed the seafood chowder was not on the menu anymore and I asked about the new chowder and our server said it definitely wasn't as good. We were also visiting during a slower time so I'm guessing there are challenges on a number of levels. And shout out to the Cream-filled malasadas in the deli case...better than the fresh ones at the farmers market! 5+ stars!!

Delicious meal! The Grilled Mahi Mahi plate…read moreTwo large filets, two generous scoops of rice Your choice of salad Very tasty - and worth every cent!

This is a nice café with great kid friendly options on the menu. We had the pepperoni pizza, it was…read morenice and hot with a good thick crust and plenty of pepperoni. The two ladies behind the counter didn't smile a whole lot, but they were very helpful and kind to us :) there are lots of windows to enjoy the view from inside and some seating outside for fresh air.

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.

After what felt like a long half day at Volcanoes National Park nearby, my husband and I were…read morelooking for a little pick-me-up before heading back to the park after dark. We found Cafe Ono online, but realized it was closing soon. We decided to stop by anyway to check out Volcano Garden Arts, if anything, and we are so glad we did. The staff working at the cafe were so kind and still hooked us up with some caffeine, even though they were technically already closed - we really appreciated that. We got our coffee (good but nothing extraordinary tbh) and a snack, chatted a bit with the owner, and then decided to explore the grounds instead of sitting indoors the entire time. It was so fun to wander through the little shop (with their "please touch" policy) and gallery, check out the outdoor dining areas, meet one of the famous NZ bunnies (I think there were supposed to be 2 though..?), and walk through their forest and gardens. Even on a slightly rainy and damp day, the outdoor walk was enjoyable. The space is whimsically decorated with art, sculptures, and local products for sale, and at times it gave off an Alice in Wonderland vibe. We're not sure when we'll be back in this area or on Big Island in general, but if/when we are I'd love to return and explore again.

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.

The food was yummy, ample, and reasonable priced! We enjoyed eating in the outdoor courtyard of the…read morehistoric building. Note that the cold brew was very strong. Also, they still only take payment via cash or venmo as of today (12/21/2025), so be prepared.