Stopped on our way to the volcano national park from Kona and coffee was great they used coffee iced cubes in the iced coffee! burrito was also great! They freshly made blueberry scones which we demolished fresh out the oven! read more

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Food was good [had some baked goods options too that I had to pass up], reasonably priced for the rural part of the Big Island, and the place was clean & well-kept [ even if I and a few other drop-ins from the Belt Road made the local patrons feel a bit crowded :-) ]. read more

I love breakfast at Coffee Grinds..the pesto sausage breakfast burrito was huge and delicious! The service is always fast & friendly - shout out to Stephanie who always greets me with a smile. There's seating inside and out. Great stop off place for anyone traveling to Volcano, or if you live locally. read more

We are so weird! Our most memorable food in Hawaii was from here. We were driving around the island headed to Hilo and stopped here for a coffee break and decided we might as well get some food too. Coffee was so so, but the breakfast sandwich and house salad with Turkey and avocado was so yummy, fresh and absolutely divine. Its a small hole in the wall place and this place was packed. The staff were friendly as well. Only draw back was no restrooms here. Porta potty outside. Come on!! Would I stop here again? I'll get back to you. read more

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Stopped here for breakfast on the way to the green sand beach. They have a good variety of food and coffee options along with different choices for dietary needs. I got the breakfast skillet, pesto breakfast sandwich, and chai latte. Their eggs are super soft and fluffy. The chai has a smooth and creamy taste that isn't too overpowering read more

Stopped by Coffee Grinds by accident. On our way to Volcanos National Park, and the family was hungry so we pulled over. We were pleasantly surprised by the smoothies here. Tasty! My son and I got the breakfast burritos. They were good. My wife got a breakfast with eggs (the little square baked eggs that go in the burrito), bacon and toast. She was happy to finally find some breakfast. The area is quite active with the locals. It's a bit of a community center of sorts between Coffee Grinds, the gas station, the post office and the grocery store all right there. read more

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Good food and good service. We travel past on our way to Volcano and it's a great breakfast stop.

I stopped in for a late breakfast and had a breakfast sandwich with eggs, potatoes and bacon on a croissant. It was very good and the croissant was fresh -- an important indicator IMHO. The coffee was good, too. I decided to get what I thought was a cinnamon roll for dessert. It turned out to be a sweet roll with some cherry jam tucked inside, which would have been fine except that it was a bit stale. Still, a solid choice in an area with just a handful of options. read more

Nice small shop but filled with good food. It's really a breath of fresh air for ocean view. I personally love the burger , bacon avo turkey sandwich and the fresh apple pie. Extremely nice owner as well. read more

Stopped by here for breakfast on the way to the airport. We're a large group with some indecisive folks and the sweet woman at the counter remembered each order by person to ensure there were no mistakes. Amazing. Food was great. I had the pesto sandwich on a croissant with sriracha Mayo which was a roll of the dice but soooo goood! Vanilla latte also amazing with coffee ice cubes- Starbucks take not on how to up your game. The ice cubes are a game changer. Fam also had the breakfast burritos and raved about them. read more

Their coffee is excellent and so are their scones. I also had a breakfast burrito. It's very good, nice friendly place.

I stopped by and had the breakfast burrito. A friend recommended I try it out and they did not disappoint. They have good food and are conveniently located right off the main road. The service is quick and friendly. Great pit stop for anybody looking for some good eats or just a nice spot for a breakfast on the morning commute! read more

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Really delicious food with great service and a nice relaxing atmosphere. We stopped here tonight to grab a couple of sandwiches and they were so GOOD! Made to order and fresh. We also got some iced lattes and they were so good! Much better than any chain coffee shop. Several locals hanging out, relaxing and enjoying the evening. This place had a great vibe and now that we live here I hope to visit more often! Thank you! read more

Coffee Grinds draws in locals and tourists. The no-fuss shop is located in a shopping center and is on the way to Volcanoes National Park or to Kona depending on the direction you're coming from. Food-wise, there are sandwiches, bagels, wraps, salads, and a small selection of pastries. Drink-wise, there are simple espresso drinks (no flavored syrups), tea, and smoothies. I got the iced coffee and appreciate that they their ice cubes were frozen coffee so there was no dilution. read more

This is a popular hang out spot for locals. They have a good menu and friendly service but the food is subpar. I've had the opportunity to try a few items off the menu. It is really hit and miss. I was super unimpressed with the avocado toast. There is a certain vibe in the atmosphere. It's like the owners just really do not care to be excellent. Around here, it's a blessing to have such a place to grab a bit to eat! read more

In Captain Cook; if you want a good breakfast either healthy or hearty or both, stop at this gem of an eatery on the way to Volcano National Park or on the way to Kailua-Kona. The granola with yogurt, local honey and banana was my choice; however, other fresh fruit toppings are also available. My husband loved his BLT on homemade sourdough bread. Coffee is great! We arrived around 11:00 a.m.; but, it soon got busy. There are so many other choices on the menu for breakfast, lunch or other; everything looks good, too! Takeout or sit-down inside or outside available Friendly service. One more thing; remember to close the door on your way in or out - owner wants to keep the AC on :) Very happy to recommend! Were very glad we sought this place out - thanks Yelp! read more

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Stopped here on the way to Kona and was glad we did. It was a nice and quiet place to get some great breakfast. The food was on point and the service was quick and fast. read more

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This little shop saves the town honestly. Great food. Employees are very polite , owner is lovely & the chefs are amazing The place is always kept clean so thats a plus (: read more

Needed a pick me up on the way to Volcanoes NP. This was one of the few places on the way from Kona. LOVED the coffee ice cubes! More coffee shops need to use this concept. read more

We got the iced chai latte and the iced macchiato with caramel flavoring and they were so good the coffee was so rich and the coffee was the perfect amount of sweetness. We will be coming back for our stay and the service is was so good 10/10! read more

If you know the big island, you know that not a lot is open early, especially on Sunday. However, this is a nice early morning spot! Open every day by 6am! They had a line out the door, a sweet hostess, satisfying food, and really good Ka'u coffee! Perfect start for our day to head out to the green and black sand beaches/volcano park! read more

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I stopped here May 9th and after that initial stop I just could not stop going till the day i had to fly home . Not only was the coffee and food real good but the service was perfect . I am from a small mountain town and when I was at Coffee Grinds I felt like I was at home , in fact Jay and the rest of the crew made me feel more at home then my actual home . You will not find a better bunch of personable well rounded lovely people . I would like to personally thank each and every part of the crew and the local customers that I met for giving me one of the best weeks I have ever had . Thank you from the bottom of my heart read more

This little coffee shop/breakfast place is absolutely fantastic and a perfect stop if you're traveling to South Point or this side of the island. The breakfast burrito is awesome, great local coffee and honey. Staff are friendly and know all the locals by name. read more

I stopped by here yesterday with my wife for our morning coffee. We had gotten an early start on our way from Kailua-Kona to Volcanoes National Park and consulted Yelp for a coffee place that was on our way and open. That place just happened to be Coffee Grinds. It is located in a strip mall and whenever we pulled up it was pretty empty with only a two top inside filled. There's not too much to say about the inside here as it consisted of a number of tables and a place to order your coffee. The menu was written on a chalkboard and their espresso machine only allowed for a single puck at a time. For my coffee on this morning I decided to go with a 2 shot Americano while my wife chose a small house coffee. Within no time at all my wife and I both had our coffees and we were on our way. After mine had cooled down a bit I was able to taste it. The coffee was decently strong and had a nice smooth flavor to it. While it wasn't anything special it did its job and I appreciated that. The bottom line for me is that I would stop by here again in the future. My coffee was decent and I would be interested in trying some of the food items that they had on their chalkboard menu. read more

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Very tasty breakfast sandwiches! Love the potatoes too. Friendly service. Great food stop on the way to Hilo.

Breakfast burritos can be really good when you add one bacon,chives,sour cream and salsa. The coffee has never been bomb but the service awesome people read more

The best place in ocean view to get anything by far! Food and drinks are always spot on! Only thing bad I have to say is the pricing could be a bit more fair. But I know they're doing their best! Food portions are very generous and that's what I love about it! read more

This place is a must visit when in the Ocean View area! We came here several mornings during our stay for breakfast or for really good coffee! The wait staff and people behind the counter were very welcoming and friendly. I could tell that they don't get much business at once due to the amount of time it took for them to finally get all 8 of us fed but I wasn't complaining I was on vacation after all! I got a sausage breakfast skillet with croissant toast yummm as well as a strawberry banana smoothie, the other girls got a variety of things from their menu and there were no complaints whatsoever with the food or the different coffees everyone ordered! Thank You Coffee Grinds for giving us a place to eat and relax while we were visiting your island! We'll definitely be back! read more

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One of our favorite spots we tried in Hawaii on our way to the black sand beach. We ordered the breakfast burritos and they were amazing!! Service was great. Would definitely go back!! read more

We stopped here on the way back to Kona from the volcano park. I ordered the breakfast skillet with ham & it was DELICIOUS! The girls working the counter were very friendly as well. read more

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Friendly service, large menu, but quality is lacking. The iced coffee was, sorry to say, terrible. Strawberry banana smoothie was refreshing, but I'm pretty sure there wasn't actually any banana in it. read more

Don't let the name stop you from ordering lunch. They have a great breakfast and lunch menu. We ordered a sandwich, a burger with fries, and a breakfast burrito with sausage added. The burrito was the star of the meal! Try one of them--you won't be sorry. Shell was toasted and filled to maximum capacity with yummy ingredients! Didn't try the coffee, but a hot cocoa. Taste was great, but was served very luke warm. I highly recommend the burrito! read more

One of the few restaurants in this neighborhood that is open early at 6:00 am for breakfast. Conveniently located by a gas station and Ocean View Market.Friendly service and a lot of breakfast options on the menu. I ordered the Breakfast Burrito ($8.50) with potatoes, egg, and cheese. I added avocado for another $1.00. The burrito was large and filling with a lot of avocado and cheese. Although it was good I wouldn't describe it as excellent. The tortilla was a bit hard and the filling to me tasted a bit rubbery rather than moist and soft. I would still recommend this restaurant if you are in the area and want breakfast. Other than the supermarket there aren't many restaurants open early in the morning in Ocean View. read more

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The breakfast burritos hit the spot after an early morning at Volcanoes NP; they were super flavorful and huge. Great coffee, too. Definitely worth a stop. read more

Biscuits and gravy was amazing. Full order is big but had great leftovers. Not many places do a biscuit and gravy well or big and it was very tasty. Cheeseburger was good according to my wife she didn't share. Friendly staff clean place and easy stop. read more

They really do have the best cheeseburger, thick, juicy and delicious. Loved the gluten free bread option. It's exactly how I make my burgers at home. Nice ambience and great customer service. read more

This little spot is a gem. As we headed out to the volcano we stopped for coffee and ended up ordering food after we saw the delicious offerings. Fortunately we got the last order of biscuits and gravy which were outstanding. My son and his wife shared a delicious breakfast burrito. The iced coffee was served with huge delicious ice cubes made of coffee! I had a delicious iced oatmeal latte. The hostess was beyond wonderful and the lady behind the counter creating the delicious food was working her butt off. The service was excellent. So much good in this sweet little spot. Highly recommend. read more

We stopped here for grabbing some quick bite and a smoothie during our drive to Kona from the volcano side. We got their strawberry banana smoothie with mango juice and Turkey avocado wrap. Both were good. We were on a Saturday and it was packed. Only gripe was the lady making the order did not have a mask on at all. read more

Service is usually good. New girl training today doesn't look like she'll be there for long. First all she got my order wrong. Second of all I ordered a Frappuccino and it was the worst one I ever had. McDonalds does better. It didn't even come with whip cream. For 8.12 that isn't worth it. Save your money and go to McDonald's. read more

Wow. This place is a gem. We stopped there on our way to South Point and we're blown away by the menu options and the quality of the food. Breakfast burrito is fantastic, with deliciously seasoned potatoes and the croissant sandwich has that great mix of flaky and spongy, along with your choice of meat and type of mayo. The coffee is great too and the iced coffee comes with coffee ice cubes so your drink doesn't get too watered down. There's also a selection of games, so if you like a little connect four with your food and coffee - this is the place for you. Timing tip: we stopped by around 8am and it was pretty empty, when we passed it again around noon it was much busier. read more