Stopped in for a latte and it was the best we have had in Hilo so far. Then, we got the breakfast…read moresandwich and the fruit and yogurt boat which was amazingly delicious!! And the lovely young lady who prepared our coffee and treats was so friendly and gracious! True Aloha spirit. A beautiful experience and we highly recommend!

Delightful breakfast stop with fabulous coffee, pastries and breakfast sandwiches. The women are…read moreawesome and the merch is on point.

I honestly can't stop thinking about their coffee! I need…read moreto get my own espresso machine. My go-to drink I got 3 days in a row while I was back home was the Iced Breve - espresso with cream, with no sweetener & no added flavor. It was perfect for me. I wish I got the large every day I was there. Because I was busy with things throughout the day. It kept me alert & awake with no crash (which most coffee does to me :( ) - but the breve from here didn't. For those watching their sugar intake, or wanting a keto-friendly drink with a good balance of espresso coffee & cream fat, I highly recommend this. All the other coffee shops I went to while on Oahu, I couldn't find breve on the menu. I first tried this place a while back in 2017, my cousin brought us here. And got the Iced Toddy, cold brewed coffee, which was way too strong for me at that time. We went inside this time, it's a small shop. It's a drive-thru as well, so it's perfect when it's raining out. Service is 5 stars as well. All of the drinks we got were onoliscious, no complaints. I miss this place. I will do my best to make my own at home till I come back. Mahalo & Alohaaa!

10/10 always a must have whenever I'm in Hilo! I always get a peanut butter frappe my favorite!!…read moreAnd a bagel breakfast sandwich! Something about the combo and it being from just cruising it just feels like home in a sense. Also the drive thru aspect is so fun. The baristas/servers are always so nice and have a smile. Can't be in Hilo without just cruising coffee. Also the signature whip cream makes my heart happy.

Get your reservation asap! Each entrée was amazing! Pasta De…read moreMarco was amazing! We also had the eggs Benedict, which had a great twist added to them!

If you're visiting Hilo, do yourself a huge favor and don't miss brunch at Paul's Place. This tiny…read morespot only has a few small tables (total seating for about 6 folks at a time). Reservations are mandatory, but a visit is well worth it! Paul is a sweetheart and an amazing cook. His secret ingredient is love. He really loves what he does and that passion for his craft really shines through to the entire experience dining at this small hole-in-the-wall. Don't expect to find air conditioning here, but definitely expect a delicious meal. My family sampled several favorites on the menu, including Paul's take on a smoked salmon benedict, his outrageous Belgian waffles, and the breakfast caprese, a really creative dish you'll only find here. Paul, thank you so much for a memorable meal! I hope to see you again if I'm ever back in Hilo :)

Cute little bakery with lots of sweet treats. Went to Short n Sweet on a rainy Hilo day, so the…read moreshop was empty and there were lots of pastry options available. The shop keeper was friendly and patient as I browsed the pastry case. I've always been curious about the Dubai chocolate bar, so I decided to splurge and give it a try. Very pricey at $16 for a 4-5" bar, but it was worth it to try it once. The chocolate was smooth and high quality, the pistachio cream was sweet with a hint of pistachio flavor, and the kataifi was pleasantly crunchy. I would have loved more pistachio flavor, but it was a nice little chocolate treat. Looking forward to trying more things from Short n Sweet in the future. Will definitely be back when I want to treat myself to a gourmet dessert. :)

Right when you walk in, you're greeted by a beautiful display case of goods. To the left are…read moreshelves of refrigerated goods, followed shelves of non-refrigerated goods. The sweets are always really good. The crème brûlée is definitely our favorite dessert here! It's light and creamy and just overall delicious! We come here every time we visit and try to get something different but we always seem to revert back to the creme brulee. The staff there has always been really nice. We seem to always get the same lady every time we go and I feel terrible that I haven't gotten her name by now

This community cafe offers vegetarian fare from fresh ingredients sourced from their farms…read more The jalapeño ulu burger was fantastic (add the mango hot sauce they offer). The lunch was so good we bought the carrot cake and a French press coffee for desert. Highly recommend!

I'll be honest I was looking for another Vegan place nearby that I've been to before my first time…read moreon Big Island but I saw this place and was why not.... Really cool place and pretty big inside.... I think I spoke to the owner and she was really nice and helpful...I was in a rush though since I was trying to change my flight to an earlier flight to get back to Oahu.... I ended up choosing the Hungry Farmer Salad - regular size since I don't generally eat lunch often.... I opted for the chipotle black bean burger for it...and they said it it house made and I believe them...really good... I'm not a big caesar dressing person but that is what came with it but overall this salad was really refreshing and good... They have some good size tables so i was able to bring my notebook in so i can do some work as well. Will come here again!

Coffee girl has new cute cups to get your favorite drinks in go nowwww!…read more Featured in photo is the Bontiti, sugar free vanilla & Mac nut cold foam.

Cute! Great Coffee! The cups and straw was adorable! I've never had a heart shape straw before! I…read moregot an ice white Macadamia nut mocha.

I absolutely love the vibes here. All of the workers are so kind and welcoming, and the girls there…read moreare seriously the sweetest. I always order the same two specialty drinks (banana matcha & mermaid kiss lemonade) and they never miss. Everything is so consistent, which I really appreciate. It is a little on the pricier side, but you can tell you are paying for quality. I keep coming back without fail. Honestly, a 10 out of 10. The ambiance is beautiful, and everyone there is so gorgeous too. I love it here.

Nice coffee shop with a great atmosphere. The cold brew and espresso were both really good!read more

We have been regular patrons of Hilo Bay Cafe for years, usually dining here at least once a month,…read moreso this review is long overdue. The view from the restaurant's lānai is truly like no other in Hilo. It is one of our favorite places to slow down, enjoy the beauty of Hilo Bay, and spend time with good family and friends. The food is consistently ʻono, the drinks are excellent, and the service always makes us feel welcome. For us, Hilo Bay Cafe is more than a place to enjoy a meal, it is a place where we have shared many wonderful moments with the people we care about. We always look forward to returning.

Our waitress was very nice and attentive. The ambiance was pleasant though the booth was a little…read morecramped for the 4 of us two of which were tall guys. I always hesitate when HBC is suggested as the dinner plans but we chose it anyway. The food is mediocre. Once a pretty solid offering in Hilo the quality has gone consistently downhill. I ordered the Ocean special offering last night. It came to the table beautifully presented. Unfortunately the curry base was so thick and strong it totally destroyed the roasted vegetables. I dunno, do they even taste what comes out of the kitchen? The sesame encrusted fish filet was tiny and not especially flavorful. The large order of "hand cut" fries were not hand cut. 75% of the order was left on the plate as my husband said they were inedible. Next time HBC comes up in the dinner conversation I'm a definite No.

Great little Place to grab a quick breakfast sandwich on…read moreyour way out of town. The bacon,cheese and egg bagel is awesome. Price seemed a little high but that's pretty much h everywhere you go these days.

Lived here 10 years now and never tried until last week. The name of this place is literally what…read moreit is! Very rustic one picnic table and then smaller 4 chair tables. Place isn't that big. You order at the counter and then are called when food is ready. The cashier working was very friendly and explained any of the items we had questions. Basically they serve 2 types of eggs Benedict and several types of bagel sandwiches. There were four of us 2 of us order bagel sandwiches and the other 2 split an eggs Benedict. The plates were plentiful and delicious. I will be coming back. Just be prepared if it has rained the parking lot is small but they do have additional parking down a slope in an open area. It had rained so it was muddy. So I suggest wearing your rain boots of it has been raining.

May/Mei was wonderful helping me sort out my drink. She was very friendly, kind and helpful. I hope…read morestarbucks appreciates workers like May/Mei because she definitely deserves it. Thanks again! I also didn't know how to spell your name so sorry!

nice quiet starbucks. One shared bathroom for men and…read morewomen. So,a line. i ll have a muffin n coffee soon. Looks clean Update I'm done with my muffin, at least 10 minutes for my Americano. And this place is almost empty. Drive thru must take a lot of orders UPDATE: In the end it was over 15 minutes for my Americano, so hot it had to cool. i did notice with all this waiting that the three high top tables across from the register were taken over by staff with keys and papers n pens. And one was just two back packs that no one sat at for 45 minutes. i asked if they were abandoned like in a airport and she replied they belonged to the Professor. Apparently , not present. Silly situation, seating was limited.