Open only 3 days a week, this has become one of my favorite stops on the way to Volcano (from…read moreHilo). In fact, except Madam Pele does NOT necessarily keep to the same schedule as the bakery, would try to time my Volcano drives to coincide with Friday, Saturday, or Sunday! Hahah. Today got a sampling of Mediterranean scones (savory with olives and delicious seasonings), croissants, danish, and my favorite... the ube cruffin. Holy Moly Batman... that one item was worth the drive alone! Since there really wasn't any real estate in our tummies, we split everything 3 ways... over the course of the next few hours. Two weeks later, still thinking about that ube cruffin! Would definitely do a repeat on that as well as the Medeterranean scones while trying other items. And as the nice couple infront of us in line mentioned, will have to return for the sister deli across the parking lot. Heard it was featured in Guy Hagi's food vlog. And if its good enough for Guy Hagi its where I want to be my next mealtime!

The ube croughnut is the greatest thing on this planet earth that I've ever had the chance to…read moreexperience. It looks so sweet but it's not, it the perfect amount of sweetness. The cream on the inside MY GOD, IT IS PERFECTION. The ladies working were super sweet also. I'm so sad I discovered this place the day before leaving the island. This place is truly a gem. Thank you for making such an amazing pastry.

I really enjoyed the customer service of Vanessa the Donut girl, she is always upbeat and makes my…read morevisits enjoyable. She knows her items very well and is always ready to make a suggestion. Because of her I know I always spend more then I should. Sorry to hear she left after 4 years. Food was good, but the load noises from the kitchen take away from the atmosphere.

Variable food quality. Some of the doughnuts were okay, the flatbread was pretty good, and the…read morepopovers were fine. Most of their "puffs" had quite artificial fillings, and I'd rather attempt eating a rock than one of their scones again. Service is an absolute mess. We ordered pickup via DoorDash and I'm convinced we were the first people to ever do that, because the employees were so confused by the entire concept. Overall, I don't think I'd recommend and we definitely had better breakfasts in Hilo.

Great mochi! Best…read moremochi I've ever had. The mochi skin is soft and and chewy, not tough at all. The skin is the perfect thickness to not break and encapsulates the fillings to not spill out whether that be red bean, whole fresh strawberries, or brownies. The mochi is super fresh and bouncy. The texture bounces back when you bite into it. Every single mochi flavor was delicious. The lilikoi had a slight tartness from the passion fruit but was still plenty sweet from the mochi itself. The butterfly mochi was beautiful. It had red bean and a sweet crunch bar in the middle. Very tasty. Any of the fresh fruit mochis are a win as well. The mochis are whole fresh fruits (e.g. strawberries, grapes) encapsulated by mochi skin. It sounds weird but super delicious. Honestly, you can't go wrong with any of the mochi flavors. They are all delicious. A fan favorite in my party was the brownie (the pink one in the photo). Pro tip, you can order ahead over the phone instead of waiting in a line. Please visit this shop the next time you're in Hilo.

I don't know if I went on a bad day but I was a little disappointed with the mochi. We ordered as…read moresoon as they opened to avoid a line, I almost got too much but we ended up getting just a couple, glad I didn't go overboard. Strawberry mochi: 8/10, definitely the best one they have, we had about 4 but half were not ripe and the azuki bean did not help that much. The two sweet ones we did get were fantastic. Purple potato: 8/10, delicious! Perfect balance but we only got one :( Strawberry shortcake: 7/10 good, bit messy but tasty Brownie: 6/10 good, but really rich Mandarin orange, grape, persimmon - 3/10. These had no flavor, than mandarin was terrible bitter, the persimmon and grape were crunchy and didn't taste like anything The inside was nice but it's more of a walk in and go. It wasn't terrible but if the fruit was sweeter it would have been better. Maybe next time ^_^

If you're looking for tasty baked items or a handheld lunch or snack, this is your next stop. Their…read morebaked items a HUGE. A slice of quiche could easily be a meal. And their meatloaf sandwich ‍ . I thought it would just be a hamburger in between bread, but what I got was a flavor combo that I wasn't quite prepared for and enjoyed. Also, grab coffee next door!

Drove all the way to find this place. Coconut pie was absolute banger. Very tastefully done. Not…read moretoo sweet, light cream, real grated coconut under the cream, and the graham cracker layer was perfect without too much cinnamon or sweet. Tiny home in the wall place. Guessing things run out pretty quick as the day goes.

If you're into sweets, then this is your place! The interior is cute but seatings are only outside…read more My cousin and I tried the bing bong, lilikoi cake, and their brownie. If you have a sweet tooth then you're going to love it here. I, on the other hand, am not a sweet tooth. I found everything way too sweet for my liking. The brownie was just too rich for me. I did enjoy the lilikoi cake since the lilikoi gave a more citrus taste which masked the sweetness of the cake. Don't get me wrong, the cake was dense but also moist. My cousin loved her bing bong and ate all of it. Not sure why we didn't get banana bread, especially with the bakery called banananrama.

Bananarama is a hidden gem, and their lilikoi lemon bars are out of this world! The perfect mix of…read moretangy passionfruit and bright lemon on a buttery, crumbly crust creates the ultimate tropical treat. Every bite is fresh, vibrant, and unforgettable. The laid-back, welcoming vibe makes it a perfect spot to stop and treat yourself. Whether you're a local or visiting Hilo, don't miss out--Bananarama's lilikoi lemon bars are hands-down one of the best desserts on the island!

We initially didn't realize that this bakery was only open twice a week. Patrons were ordering a…read moresizable amount of bread with one guy taking at least a half dozen mini baguettes and two big loaves. At the rate people were buying, this house of flour, water, yeast, and salt would be out of bread in no time. We got two focaccia slices: goat cheese roasted pepper basil and an ali'i mushroom garlic. Both were chewy but airy at the same time. The mushroom was spicier than expected requiring bites of the goat cheese slice to cool the palete. The roasted peppers and basil added extra flavors to the richness of the goat cheese. Both were delicious, large slices of bread, and you should absolutely make a stop here, just make sure they're open. And get there early. These Hilo natives love their bread and there may not be much left if you get there late! For those of you familiar with Honolulu's famous Breadshop in Kaimuki, this may be slightly better, but don't take my word for it. Parking in whatever street parking you can find.

Pane Nudo opened two years ago in Downtown Hilo, taking place of another favorite bakery location…read more My friend told me about this place and said it was a must try here. Their store is only open on Wed and Sat, so you should definitely plan ahead to visit this store on those days in the morning to have a better selection of bread choices. I tried their Asian Pear foccacia and it was absolutely amazing; pear, honey, and manchego cheese was a perfect harmony of sweet and savory flavors akin to well-balanced charcuterie board. Pane Nudo is a must try in Hilo. Highly recommend their foccacia bread!!!

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!

5 star for cleanliness and excellent ingredients…read more 2 Star for the Casava Pizza 2nd time trying Just thought maybe the first time I was wrong on flavor Again no flavor very bland.. I suggest a crispy crust and adding more of a rich flavor to the ingredients will make it pop. As everyone loves pizza.. This one was a big disappointment in flavor. 2 star Vegetarian sandwich with chickpea garlic mayo Bland. Try making a real garlic aioli. This upgrade would make those ingredients amazing.. It's super hard to destroy a vegetable sandwich. But that chickpea aioli did destroy the aioli concept. It tasted like a no flavor hummus. 5 star for the Durian smoothie my favorite here and going to just stick to the smoothie here forward Grateful for Sweet Cane for at least doing there best to offer High frequency food

I try to make this a daily stop when I visit Hilo. They have incredible gluten free and gluten…read morefilled options. The people who work there are always nice and the shop is cute.

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. :)

If I lived closer I'd be here way too often. What a cute little spot to enjoy a sweet snack. 808…read moreSweet Shack is the perfect place to do just that. Cute inviting Island atmosphere with perfectly baked sweet treats. I've stopped by 3 times so far and they have yet to disappoint me. I have tried a few of their selections and my favorites are the Lilikoi Cheesecake, Lemon and Butter Bars. If you are a fan of Lilikoi Cheesecake you need to try 808 Sweet Shacks version. Different than most that I have tried in a good way. The ratio of Cheesecake to graham cracker crust is perfect and Lilikoi was not too sweet or tart. I also love that the Lilikoi wasn't just a glaze added after. Consistency more of a gelatin. My favorite by far is the Lemon Bars. So so good. Tart lemon filling with the perfect I'm going to guess Shortbread crust with a little sprinkle of confectioners sugar to cut the tartness. Love it. Long story short, if you're in Hilo give this place a try. Fresh baked goodies made with the freshest local ingredients at a good price. Down town on Hilo Bay in the old S Hata building right past Cafe Pesto. I'm glad I did.

Love all her pies and cakes.....especially her Haupia Chocolate pie and the Flourless Chocolate…read morecake! The Cappuccino pie is always a must! I can definitely tell she uses quality ingredients! Would definitely come back for more! Owner was really nice and friendly as well!

Every time we go to the islands we get our baked goods from here. The grilled corn bread is to die…read morefor! I was in Hawai'i over thanksgiving break and stayed in Kona, but I made the 2 hour trip to Hilo side to grab some of the delicious corn bread to last the week while I was there. So worth it!! If you go to a location with Zippys, they also have excellent food. Their bento boxes are great.

On a morning when we had a Volcano tour in Hilo, we decided to do a quick and easy breakfast, so we…read morewent to Napoleons the night before to pick up some pastries. Didn't realize it was just a display case at a Zippy's restaurant in the mall, but the few items they still had left looked pretty good, so we went for it. We chose the ensemada, and strawberry shortcake coffee cake. The ensemada was basically a roll with butter on it, and not very good. The strawberry coffee cake however, was very good. So I would go 2 stars for one, 4 for the other, average it out at 3 stars. Not bad, but I'm sure there are better places in Hilo.