Food: 5/5 Portions: 5/5…read moreCleanliness: 5/5 Customer service: 5/5 Speed: 5/5 Price: $$ Takeout: yes Outdoor seating: yes ADA access: yes Dogs: yes- outside Kid Friendly: yes Vegetarian options: yes Vegan options: yes Ambiance: casual Pros: delicious fruit, friendly staff, super large portions

Ice Cream 5/5 Not usually what I go for but it was delicious…read moreand different! I ordered the Unicorn which is the ube & dragonfruit combo. They're more on the icier side than creamy. Service 5/5 Standard, nothing special. Ambiance 5/5 Indoor seating. We were the only customers so it was a nice peaceful treat for us. It was raining that day and humid so my ice cream was melting faster than I could eat lol.

I stopped by Loved by the Sun while I was strolling around downtown Hilo and tried out their Live…read moreGreen smoothie -- kale, parsley, pineapple, and banana. The smoothie was thick and had a nice texture to it where you could still taste the pulp of the pineapple that was blended in. I don't think much -- if any, additional sugar was mixed in, because the smoothie wasn't especially sweet. If you're on vacation and haven't been eating particularly healthy, nor getting enough fiber in your diet, it's a good idea to give your system a boost with one of these smoothies. Smoothies here are priced in line with your average smoothie -- at around $13 or so. If you're looking for something else besides a smoothie, the menu here includes non-smoothie items as well, like juices, açai bowls, and various protein bites.

Drink was alright. Got a caramel frappe for $12, but could hardly taste the caramel. Service was…read moreokay, but it wasn't anything special.

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!

Good little shave ice spot in Hilo. Right next to the (basically, in) the Hilo Farmer's Market…read more Yummy house combos, good variety of make your own choices and friendly service. Excellent spot for a treat downtown.

It was just alright. Line was extremely long on Saturday afternoon. The line at the window may look…read moreshort. It's the line to pick up food that had a crazy wait time. Ice particle size was a bit bigger and not as fine as OBISIC on the other side of the island.

Fresh smoothies with aloe in it? Sign me up :). Such a unique idea that feels good in sunshiney…read moreHawai'i. Every smoothie I've ever gotten has been amazing. I like coconut and pineapple mixes but most places lean on the safety in bananas, strawberries etc. which you can definitely get here, but I'm stoked they try for more tropical flavors. I mean with mango and guava I'm in heaven. I'm always buying bottled aloe vera drinks in stores, I love the actual aloe chunks. This is obviously way better and healthier even if the aloe is blended into the smoothie so you don't even notice it. Safe & inviting for the timid folks I know. Yum yum yum. Please try & support small businesses! Find them in the Tokunaga parking lot. Hopefully they drive all over the island someday and spread the love.

Excellent drinks and she is very amiable. Always smiling. Please keep this local business going.read more

When a store is the only game in town for goods near a tourist entry point, one would expect/accept…read morehigh prices. Instead, Keaukaha General Store (within easy walking distance of the Port of Hilo) provided a great selection of sundries, some souvenirs of Hilo, and a small menu of Hawaiian favorite dishes at prices that were the lowest I've seen in Hawaii. My wife and I came here twice: first while walking into town, when we picked up souvenirs and an unexpected loco moco plate. It was a lot less crowded then, with us being the only ones there...allowing us to have a completely different experience. When we came back as we headed back towards the ship, other cruisers from the ship had discovered this place, and were stocking up on various things. It's a large modern space inside, with things organized displayed very neatly. There was no sense I needed to check for expiration dates. There was a portable ATM machine right by the door. A decent selection of alcohol at good prices were displayed (e.g. $8.81 for a bottle of Barefoot Cab or $18.99 for a 12 pack of Budweiser). I took the opportunity to get something I've not seen elsewhere: a bag of dried clams (aka Asari) for $4.19. Ended up finishing it that night...was really good. It has an all day menu, and was able to order a Loco Moco for breakfast. The all beef patty was very thick and dense, definitely from a frozen patty...good for Salisbury steak or Loco Moco, but wouldn't be great for a burger. The brown gravy was served hot and hadn't congealed, and the 1 egg had been cooked over easy, just as requested. It was obviously freshly made. It was packed to-go, with condiments and utensils available near the registers. There wasn't much space to eat inside, but because it wasn't too busy, found a space to sit in the back. I scarfed it down (probably too fast) while my wife finished her shopping. Also in the back, there are gourmet coffee machines and a chest freeze full of hand scoopable ice cream. There is a Pepsi self serve soda machine, along with various sizes of chips. My wife initially bought a couple of t-shirts as requested souvenirs for our travel mates ($25 a piece), and bought another one as we were heading back. On the 1st trip, she also liked a perfume body mist...the tester was the last one so the attendant sold it for half price ($14). For us, she bought a Hilo waterproof sticker for $2.75. And her favorite part of the store was the small portable Pokémon card machine, that dispensed random Japanese Pokémon cards for a quarter. She kept changing out dollars for quarters and ended up getting $5.75 of them...and a couple of them were hollos that we like. They do charge a 3.25% credit card fee, so cash is preferred when possible.

On this trip to Hawaii, one thing we wanted to make sure we had again, was Musubi. Turned out to be…read morea little harder to find than we thought, and a quick search of Yelp sent us to Keaukaha General Store. Sure enough, they had it, so that was our lunch for the day, along with some broccoli pasta salad they had. The Musubi was okay, but honestly the pasta salad was very good, and ended up being the highlight of lunch.

This is food for your mind, body and soul. I have not had the opportunity to visit the store, but…read moreI've been able to purchase items from So juicy at the KTA Pharmacy on Ponohawai. Today I enjoyed the Kulolo, the iKaika Ho'io salad bowl with a scoop of okinawan sweet potato. Everything was so ono and it left me feeling great because it was fresh and healthy. So happy to support this local business promoting health.

Best Place in Town! After eating here I feel refreshed and rejuvenated. Giving the body what it…read moreneeds and how. we had the blueberry mango smoothy also and it was best ever. Thank you.

This place is a gem!…read more My partner & I were looking for healthy food and coffee options in Hilo, but weren't finding much open at 8am. Fortunately, Vibe Cafe exceeded our expectations. Staff was friendly from the moment we walked in (which was right after they turned on the "Open" sign). There were fresh flowers on all the tables (so fragrant!) and modern decor. We got the Jus Avo with egg, strawberry smoothie with protein, coconut yogurt parfait, and a monthly special latte made with Koji rice milk, espresso, and rose petals. The parfait was topped with an edible butterfly, which was such a charming detail! Service was fast (we were in & out in 35 minutes) casual (pay when you order). We also appreciated the ample parking lot. Will definitely be back next time!

Such a cute little place!! I ordered a cold brew and my niece ordered something with ube, which she…read moreabsolutely LOVED!! The place was so welcoming and cute!! I absolutely loved the set up, clean and comfy. We didnt order any food, but we saw some delivered and it looked amazing!! Coffee was so delicous!! Definitely coming again

This store is awesome!…read more This is the original island naturals market, the second location is in Kailua Kona. It's easy to find, located in a shopping center with parking. There are outside tables to eat. Inside is full of so many great items and their own deli foods and bakery items. The employees are nice. I highly recommend going here!

Typically overpriced, but they carry items that no one else has…read more I tried to return an expensive supplement (liquid vs. gelcap) and got the run around. It's a long story, I was told that there was no manager at the Hilo store, and to call Connie T. at the Kona store. I spoke with Connie, but got disconnected. I called back, but I got hung up on several times and told that Connie doesn't want to talk with me, and I can try again tomorrow at 10am. This place used to have some aloha, but now they can't even do basic functionality: Have a manager on-site, or empower your workers to handle basic tasks. The workers in the store are always nice, but the managers are rude. Avoid this place.

Great boba tea! Very friendly service. Lots of parking! Easy to get into and out of. The tables…read moreare plenty and always clean.

I love that the owners take pride in the presentation of the drinks; it also helps that the…read moredifferent drinks are very tasty. I want to try something new every time but I always order the halo-halo because it's so beautiful and tastes so good!! The workers/owners were friendly, gracious and patient while waiting for all of my children to order!!