I found this place completely by accident after being invited to dinner by the manager's mother…read more Honestly, that's the kind of accident I hope keeps happening. They opened with beef tartare that ruined me for every other beef tartare I've ever had. The osso buco is legendary. Then came the double cheeseburger... and I need everyone to understand that I don't hand out compliments like ketchup packets. This is, without question, the best burger I've ever eaten. It's so good it makes you want a cigarette afterward--and I don't even smoke. I've come back many times just for that burger because nothing else I've tried on Hawaiʻi Island or Oʻahu comes close. Their tater tots have developed their own fan club, and the little bar with beer, wine, and cocktails makes it dangerously easy to linger. The staff is consistently warm and welcoming. After being away for six weeks because of a family emergency, one of my first stops after returning was this burger. It was still outstanding, but I did notice the beef patty seemed about a third to nearly half thinner than I remembered. At around $20, that's noticeable. I'm hoping it was just an off day because this place has earned enough goodwill for me to give it another shot. Don't overlook the butcher shop itself. The meat quality is miles beyond what you'll find in a grocery store. I bought their ground beef for a ragù alla Bolognese, and it was so spectacular that I went back specifically to buy more for homemade burgers. Bottom line: this is one of the hidden gems of the island. Come for the butcher shop, stay for the burger, and if you leave without wondering whether you should light an imaginary post-burger cigarette, we clearly ordered different meals.

Heard such great things about this butcher shop on social media so had check them out…read more It's a small hole-in-the-wall store in Waimea (Kamuela) butcher shop/restaurant l. Came to buy their well-known Laulau sausage and to try their burgers. Meal prices are a tad bit high, but as they say, "you get what you pay for." We decided to try two different items on their small menu; a pastrami and hamburger. Both were so fresh you could actually taste the difference. Nothing like fresh meat! Both were well-seasoned and TENDER, the bun on the burger was a brioche which was very moist. We also got their version of Mac salad which was quite good The laulau sausage was very good, just never had laulau in a sausage before. GPS gave us the incorrect directions, but we found it. It's across the Ace Hardware store. Open parking.

The sandwiches were simply amazing! Highly recommend!!!! The BLT and the tri tips! The store is…read moredelightful and needless to say the service and staff are wonderful!

We were told the sandwiches would take about 20mins but we ended up waiting closer to 50mins. I…read morehighly recommend calling ahead to place your order, or you may be waiting a while. That said, the sandwiches were excellent. The BLT was the best I've had - the bacon was crispy and overall just delicious. The tri-tip sandwich was also great. There are a few seats outside the store, and parking was easy.

Food is very pleasant! The garlic scallops were huge. I never had scallops in poke before, so this…read morewas a pleasant welcome to that. The sunrise poke was also top notch. The seaweed salad was solid. I would say the rice was a bit on the dryer side, but the sauces of the fish balanced it out. The shop is inside the market, a little tucked away. Mahalo!

Solid poke spot, very tasty and quality fish for sure! When I went the service of checking out and…read moreplacing people's orders was slow, it must have been the day but many people were standing in line waiting for one persons order to go through. Other than that it was good value and portions!

While you aren't able to visit the dairy please do sample some of the cheese if you get a chance!…read moreYou'll often find it on the menu of restaurants on the Big Island and on some of the other islands as well. The Chèvre is phenomenal and often available, but you'll be fortunate if you get the opportunity to try the aged cheeses. You may also find them at the farmers market in Waimea. Not only is the cheese good, but it's a locally owned business and an ethical dairy which means you can pick up a adolescent goat if you have need of a four-legged lawn mower!

Do experience the tasting. The chocolate is dark with flavours enhanced with coconut milk, almond,…read moreand more. Very unique blend of chocolate. Locally grown and processed. We loved the cocoa, sent some home!

Experienced the VIP cacao tasting tour and enjoyed every last second of it! Mike was an amazing…read moretour guide. He built his cacao farm from the bottom up and it was amazing to witness his progress ever since 2017. He walked us through the seed germination process, the growing process, the fermentation process and everything before, in between and after that.. from seed all the way to chocolate bar. This tour is meant to expand your knowledge and change your perspective on how you think about, taste, and experience chocolate. At the end of the farm tour, you drive down to the gift shop (about a 3 min drive from the farm) to make any potential purchases as well as taste even more chocolate! What an amazing and unique experience in Honaka'a and 100% recommend adding this tour to your Big Island itinerary. P.S. my favorite chocolate bar is the barrel aged bourbon bar!! Notes of dark cherry with a bourbon finish :)

The Bee Safari at the Rare Hawaiian Honey Company was a fantastic experience! The owners Michael…read moreand Amy greeted us and introduced our guide Miranda who was friendly charming and so knowledgeable. She gave us a fascinating insight into bee lifecycle, their behavior and how beekeepers care for the hives and extract the honey. We then suited up in beekeepers suits and went to the hives where we had the opportunity to safely hold frames of bees and examine them close up. Miranda gave everyone the confidence to participate and even the more nervous participants joined in by the end. Afterwards we got to tour the honey production facility and the tour concluded with a tasting of some of their delicious honey with food pairing before browsing their shop. I highly recommend this experience.

My family and I just left a honey tasting. Connie is an absolute sweetheart! All of the honeys…read morewere very yummy but in the end, lemon was my fav. Good thing they have an online store because I really want them all!

I first discovered their Kona Coffee Brittle at Costco and absolutely loved it, so when I visited…read morethe Big Island, I had to check them out. The Visitor Center is more of a quick stop, but there was plenty to check out, and you get amazing views from the parking lot. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful, and there were samples of all their macadamia nut flavors, popcorn, and coffee. I got a bunch of souvenirs, including their Spam-flavored macadamia nuts, which are definitely unique and very tasty. There's also a small display of the machinery and history, as well as a spot where you can try cracking your own macadamia nut. Their mac nut ice cream was another great treat, especially enjoyed outside with the views. Great place to stock up on souvenirs and local snacks. Definitely worth a stop if you're on the Big Island!

Second time on the island, and it's our first time in this establishment. First of, all the staff…read morewere warm and greeted us as we entered. Special mention to Jing who was very friendly! We tried a variety of samples, with the Kona coffee glazed macs as the standout. We also liked the onion flavored ones. We bought so much stuff to take home to the mainland, including the spam flavored ones. The ice cream was delicious! We had the ube and chocolate mac nut flavors. Everything was excellent!

Women is soooo slow. 25 min. For 3 coffees!…read more Had us wait 15 min just to take our order. She waited til she made a whole order (sandwiches and coffees) for someone else, before she even took ours. The 2 lattes tasted like watered down oat milk, and had to ask if there is even espresso in it! AND there was honey in both, when all I ordered was 2 Ice lattes with Oat. Didn't even bother mentioning it, knowing it'd be another 20 min. And the cold brew had way too much cream (when asked for little cream) and the lady gave attitude when said too much cream, brought back another drink and slammed it on the table. With NO cream. Then refused to give a LITTLE cream for it. Saying "I already wasted so much on your last drink." Even though it was WRONG. And there was grounds in the bottom lol Bad drinks,, bad attitude. extremely slow service I recommend passing this one

We found this gem on a drive to Akaka Falls. Perfect brunch or afternoon tea spot. So much loose…read moreleaf tea here. I got the Papaya Bowl (I'm not even a papaya person), it was a delightful surprise, fresh berries, yogurt, and almond butter! This a great place to make a great Hawai'i memory, it's a pretty cool stop.

I eat here once a month. As a vendor at the resort's popup artisan fair for the guests, the deli…read moreis convenient, and excellent. Staff is genuinely friendly and efficient. The menu is full of breakfast and all-day sandwiches, fresh and prepared fruit, all kinds of coffee choices smoothies, etc. The portions are huge. Plenty of sweet treats too. Big variety of bottled drinks, packaged snacks, with as many locally sourced as possible.

Disappointing and Overpriced: A Captive Audience Deserves Better…read more When you're staying at a hotel with very limited lunch options, you naturally hope the few available spots will step it up. Unfortunately, this deli completely misses the mark, capitalizing on a captive audience while delivering subpar food at embarrassingly overpriced rates. The menu options are incredibly limited, and what they actually serve feels like an afterthought: * The Sandwiches & "Flatbreads": The sandwiches are noticeably dried out, as if they've been sitting in a cooler for days. Meanwhile, the "flatbreads" are a joke--they look like a minor step up from a childhood Lunchable. * The "Salads": Calling these salads is a stretch. They are $16 for a box of plain leaves with hardly any other ingredients, and they include zero protein at that price point. It is incredibly frustrating to pay premium hotel prices for food that lacks basic effort and freshness. If you are going to trap guests with limited choices, at least offer something decent. This place seriously needs to step it.