Not only was the food great and views beautiful, but there were also delightful geckos everywhere…read moreand the server provided a cup of jam for them to eat! Very cute, totally worth a stop!

We all really enjoyed our meal at Coffee Shack! The food was fresh and delicious! Our waitress…read morewas great and friendly! There's also an amazing view from this restaurant and we all took photos. A few of us picked up a souvenir at a reasonable price. I purchased an oversized coffee mug for $11! I got the special...banana macadamia nut french toast with a vanilla drizzle. Large portion and delicious! Others at my table enjoyed fruit in a papaya half and an omelet. Everyone in my party enjoyed their meal! Bathrooms - unisex; two individual bathrooms Parking - spots out front and a tight lot on the side of the restaurant

Fantastic spot south of Captain Cook, Hawaii on the main highway. Great friendly staff and food…read moreis excellent. Not as busy as the Coffee Shack up the road but the food is just as good! We had a great breakfast - lots of options but the Loco Moco is a standout. Their brand coffee is on point as well! Worth the stop for Breakfast or lunch!

The big islands coffee is a game changer on its own, but Menehune creates a menu of drinks that…read moreoffer lots of flavor without the overwhelming sweetness. Just perfect enough to taste the essence of the coffee. Their Macadamia latte with Oatmilk was amazing! Aside from their delicious coffee, they have a food menu that pairs just well with it. I had a breakfast plate that was fresh and tasted like a home cooked meal! Give it a try. You'll enjoy the ambience, friendly staff, cleanliness, and yummy menu. Mahalo, until next time!

A cute little place, feels more like visiting a home than it does a commercial space, but with the…read morereliability of a cafe. I had a salmon Benedict and an iced coffee. Staff were kind as well, and helped me decide what to eat. Salmon tasted fresh and delicious, easy to eat. The balcony was roomy, with many gecko sightings.

Nice little cafe with great Kona coffee selections, baked goodies, and sandwiches. There is an…read moreindoor dining room and patio tables out on a lanai overlooking the mountain and the ocean off in the distance. Nice for those who want a great view. Staff is nice. Rest room was out of order, which can make it tough as it's a coffee place lol. No big meals to be had here, but good for a light breakfast or lunch or to pick up some sweet treats and coffee, chais, lattes.

Hands down the best quiche I've ever had. Usually I find them too gummy and dense, but this quiche…read morewas light and bouncy, almost the texture of a Korean steamed egg. The vibe inside is really lively, from grandma's playing solitaire on their iPad to couples with dogs, Kaya's feels like a local staple. It also helps that they open earlier than many other shops :)

One of the best vegan cafes in Kona. Worth the little drive out of town…read more.. My FAVE is the bean burger..... my sis loves their quiche...

We tried out this legendary Japanese Hawaiian diner near the end of our trip. It is literally like…read morea slice out of history! Not to be missed! They have a TV showing historical clips of the Japanese immigrants who moved to Hawaii. We learned so much just dining there! The servers were very nice and friendly. They even offer free, hot green tea. It wasn't crowded when we went there for lunch. The server said we could order from the dinner menu too. The restaurant is decorated with a bunch of old family photos. It's not a fancy food location, but a place that is in the locals' hearts. Also, it's not standard Japanese American food, so don't come in looking for rolls and such! Instead, they serve fresh, perfectly prepared Japanese food with a Hawaiian twist, favorites like saimin and shrimp tempura. The large saimin ($16.17) was delicious and really hit the spot. Toppings were Spam, eggs, and veggies. Simple, but tasty! Shrimp tempura appetizer ($14.85) was a pretty large sized dish. The pieces have a lot of crunchy batter and the kids loved it. It was a bit greasy, but that's to be expected. DH got a Oyako Donburi with sashimi ($21.93). Wow, the sashimi was truly amazing! So tender, it just melts in your mouth. The eggs were cooked with bamboo pieces which kinda threw DH off. I liked them, but DH would've preferred it without. The flavor is sweet/salty and pretty mild. It came with miso soup and some pickles. Parking is right in the front and backs into the main road. It can be spicy getting out if traffic is heavy. They don't have a lot of bathrooms, so there might be a wait. Those are the downsides. Otherwise, a wonderful local place to eat!

After reading about the extensive history of this long-standing Japanese/Hawaiian family…read morerestaurant, we had to come check it out. I got the No. 3 Teishoko which comes with Miso Soup, Sashimi, Sukiyaki, Shrimp Tempura, Sunomono, Tsukenomo, and Rice. The tuna was so smooth and melts in your mouth. And I loved the flavor of the pairing of pickled vegetables with the sukiyaki (flavorful and tender). I do wish the shrimp tempura had a little more shrimp and less tempura batter though. Also, we didn't realize that our waitress was the great granddaughter of Grandma Teshima herself. She was so nice to us during our visit! I would recommend checking out this restaurant. Looking forward to trying out their breakfast the next time we come back!

HiCo is a super cute coffee shop I Kealakekua. There is a good sized parking lot and even a drive…read morethrough. We went at about 10:00 on a Wednesday morning and lucked out with the last parking spot. They have a cute outdoor seating area as well as tables inside. The place was busy with people on their laptops and families enjoying their morning coffee and snacks. We got haupia latte and a brown sugar latte. They asked if we wanted it hot or cold and we both chose cold. They also have hats, t shirts, jackets with their logo on it. The t shirts were nice but kinda pricey at $35.00. Service was quick and really no complaints. Would definitely recommend this place if you're in Kona.

Six drinks for six people and every one is perfect. I don't need to review individuals because if…read moreyou can do six well you can do everything well. Great little spot to stop in for a drink or a snack. I can't say more than that.

We stopped here 3 times in 2 days in the area. I especially loved the papaya smoothie. The…read morechocolate chip cookies were great too! It has a very laid back atmosphere and beautiful gardens to enjoy your smoothie in. Parking is limited and can be difficult. Only one employee but the line goes fast. It's expensive but size is decent. Would recommend!

Such a cute little fruit stand / smoothie & juice stand! The owner was super friendly 'and talked…read moreto us about her produce and how everything is natural no added sugar! Loved it recommend stopping!

We landed in Kona mid-morning and the wife wanted breakfast, namely pancakes. Again not familiar…read morewith too many places in Kona. Of course Google saved the day. Found this place was open till 1 pm and they served pancakes. Nice, because the alternative would have been Denny's...no thanks! Nice little hole in the wall where you order at the window and they serve you your food at the table. I ordered the Seafood omelet and a side of Macadamia Nut Pancakes, wife ordered the Boneless Short Rib plate. My only gripe was the pancakes only came with maple syrup and not a macadamia sauce, which we had to buy separate. I was used to having the sauce come with the pancakes at a certain restaurant in Kailua, Oahu, so this was a bit unexpected. But the food was well prepared and tasty. It was really good! So good we came back the next day to have breakfast again. Only this time it was Adobo Fried Rice. We brought two plates for me and the wife which we soon regretted because my wife could not finish hers since the portions were really big. Should've have shared just one. Another place to add to our go to list to eat when we come back to visit Kona.

We went in on a Saturday morning @ 8 am. It was empty…read more Parking- There is plenty of parking because it is on a strip mall. There are tables inside and outside. When you go in, you order at the cashier and they give you the food in To Go Containers whether you are going to eat in or out. I ordered the 808 Grindz Moco and it was delicious. 10/10 The Gravy was good and the rice too. They have soda cans for $2.50 each. I would return.

Stopped in for a drink and lite dessert and was not disappointed!…read more Drink: strawberry ade refresher. Perfect amount of bubbles and strawberry purée. Dessert: Mango bingsoo: the shaved ice was so fluffy. I first thought it was finely shaved coconut , but it was a creamy shaved ice. Nice and sweet with generous chunks of ripe mango and almost ripe mango for a nice firmer mouth feel. Service: the service provided from order to pick up was excellent.

We tried a latte with soy milk and a strawberry matcha latte with oat milk. Both drinks were on the…read moresweet side. We were expecting the latte to have no added sugar, but it seemed like the latte had some added simple syrup or sugar in it. If you like your drinks on the sweeter side, this would be a great place for you!

Tawney is the best server. Good food, I kept coming back. I dine here like 5 times during my…read morevacation because of the food and services. Going to miss lava Java. Missing it already.

We've been coming to Lava Java for years and it's our favorite spot for breakfast. It has a great…read moreview of Kona's oceanfront and it's relaxing to drink your mimosa or Mocha (or both as my wife does it) and watch the boats and para-sailors. The service is very good, especially if you are upstairs when Tawny is working. I used to get the Portuguese sausage, eggs, and rice. However, I tried the hollandaise a few visits back and I have been hooked ever since. Now I get the eggs Benedict with home fries and extra sauce for the potatoes. Make sure to visit this spot when you're looking for a tasty, easy going breakfast.