I can't speak to the food, but the baked goods are divine! The malasadas in particular…read more The store is cute too and there's lots of room to roam around on the property. Definitely worth a fun little stop if you're passing through. Always a long line and it seems like service could be better, but you know what they say...island time baby!

We heard so much about this big shop that we definitely had to check it out. It was easy to find…read moreparking. This bake shop is the southern most bakery in the US. As soon as we entered the bake shop, we were astonished to find a long line. However, the line moved pretty quickly. I got the veggie avocado cheese sandwich. My husband got the fried fish plate. We also got a few Malassadas. This was like a fried doughnut. We got the mango, guava and pineapple flavors. My favorite was the pineapple one. The bread itself was super soft, and the pineapple jelly was super tasty. The mango pastry was also good, however, it was a bit dry for my liking. My veggie sandwich was packed with a variety of vegetables. The bread itself was very soft. I did have to add a bit of hot sauce, salt, and pepper because the sandwich itself did not have any flavor. My husband's dish also lacked flavor so he had to add a lot of hot sauce, salt and pepper. All in all, we had a great experience. The buns are a must try. They have plenty of outdoor spacing for seating. They also have a ton of interesting items to purchase. Given the historical relevance, this spot is a must visit.

Consistent good food, large menu, friendly service at reasonable prices. Whether you're just…read morepassing through or a local, there's something to enjoy for everyone.

Good food stop before heading to Volcano National Park…read more This place was better than the fancy one in Kona we had lunch at the day before! I'd definitely stop here again, the ladies were all so nice and service was great.

I first came across Ka'u local buzz coffee and Paradise Meadows a couple of years ago and decided…read morethat this was the best coffee I've ever had. Same for the Mac Nuts. I immediately subscribed to their newsletter so I could keep up to speed on what they where offering. In a recent trip to Hawaii, we were finally able to visit in person and it was a fun experience. Enthusiastic staff, lots of laughter, delicious fruit slushies, Art Gallery with featured local artists, penny the pig, baby ducks, parrots that would squawk at you until you engaged in conversation. Premium Kau Coffee, Macnuts, chocolate, short bread, slushies, pizza (on the day we were there) made by two Italian guys. Yes please! After we gorged on free samples and margarita pizza, we went on a shopping spree at the well stocked gift shop (not sure if that's the correct term, maybe farmstand?). Since we spent a certain amount on goodies, a discount was given along with free shipping to Alaska (what?!?). It makes me so happy just knowing that places like this exist. My only regret about stopping is that because we were in go, go, go mode to get to a birthday party, we didn't spend nearly enough time here as I would've liked. Next time!

This is a must-see stop on the way to South Point. Admission is free, and you can wander the…read moregrounds filled with lush plants, birds, and an art gallery. Grab a bite from the food truck or enjoy the samples in the store. The macadamia nuts are absolutely addictive, and the thoughtfully crafted honey is just as incredible. We left a generous tip for our sample guru and went home with bags of macadamia nuts and a variety of honey. Everyone was so friendly and knowledgeable, and I loved learning how the honey develops its unique flavors. Best of all, it feels great to support local farmers!

absolute best poke I've ever had. All of the fish was very fresh and they had a lot of options. The…read morestaff were very nice and the food came out super quick as well.

Got 1/4 lb of a few different pokes to try. We got the salmon poke, southside sweety poke, shoyu…read morepoke, wasabi poke, slippery Hawaiian, and dhawaiian poke. The salmon and tuna were all very fresh and everything was very well seasoned. The names are very accurate in describing the poke flavor. Our favorites were the salmon poke and the slippery Hawaiian poke, saucy and great balance of savory, salty, umami, and a bit of sweetness. The wasabi poke had a very very strong wasabi flavor, so be warned! We also tried their ube lemonade and Mac salad. The ube lemonade was a nice purple color, but it didn't taste much like ube and the lemonade didn't taste fresh either. The Mac salad was a bit too creamy and dense in our opinion. So we'd skip these but definitely get the poke + rice bowl!

Go find this guy at new location !! Just down the road and…read morelook for signs. Clean operation and honest people !

We were told about "the best" hot dog stand by some other visitors at our resort. We swung by after…read morehiking to Papakolea, the green sand beach, so we were hungry. The owner/operator is there serving hot made to order dogs. He is closed Wednesday and Sunday (makes sense as his booth is in the parking lot of a church). It appeared to be a popular local spot, we were the only tourists, and listened to the local chatter. We both ordered the Portuguese dog, which is large, with cheese. He fries it right on the grilled bun. We took ours over to the local park, he wrapped them in foil for us. The dogs were $10 each, and we probably should have shared. For the pricy island, a good deal for lunch!

I got the loco loco and my GF got the bow plate. Both off the lunch menu portions were huge and…read moretasted amazing. Place is very clean and the perfect lunch spot after visiting the Greenville coffee farm.

My friend and I found this spot since it was one of the few still open later. As we were here near…read moreclosing, they only had take out options. The restaurant is relatively spacious. The food here is affordable and the portions are great! I got the furikake chicken bowl, which was around $10. They really load it up with chicken and rice. I didn't taste a lot of furikake in my chicken, but it was still good overall. The plaza has lots of parking and the service was quick. If you are in the area, I recommend stopping by.

Delicious food and generous helpings! Highly recommend…read morePeople working there are super friendly and hard working Took less than 5 minutes to get our food after ordering.

I give Randy's a five because the service is exceptional always a smile and a big aloha. The food…read moreis Ono delicious. Now realize it is not a brick and mortar eatery it is more like a food truck feel. They do have plenty of parking and outdoor picnic style tables. I love it but I don't eat there I only take away. Usually order a plate lunch and take home a whole chicken. Don't know where he gets his chickens but they are the biggest I have never seen lol. The chicken is so large that I use one half for a Randy's Huli Huli Chili. Yummy. The other half I freeze to use later for maybe an enchilada dish or just re heat and serve with rice. Highly recommend for locals (realizing all locals know about Randy's) and certainly worth the while for visitors.

This is the dream -- the hole-in-the-wall restaurant with good prices and amazing food. It's not…read morewhat you expect in a strip mall.

I saw the restaurant and looked it up because I hadn't seen or heard of it and am always on the…read morelookout for a new great spot especially BBQ! But then I read the reviews and now it looks like we missed it and it went downhill after opening. Unfortunately that happens too often in Kona! No great places to eat and if there are there's no parking. Places start out great then folks lose interest. Besides can't find folks to work! Too bad. Hate to see Alii Drive so empty too!