If you're anywhere on the Banyan Drive side of town (staying at one of the hotels - at the golf…read morecourse - at The Gardens - etc.) and need some type of small provision, chances are this place has it. Basic drinks, snacks, booze, small bites and merch are all piled high and stacked into the little bodega from near floor to ceiling. If you're looking for "healthy" or organics, you've come to the wrong place. Overall the pricing is what it is. Is it on the high side? Yep, but what the hell in Hawaii is not on the high side in terms of price? The benefit is that it's a million times more convenient to come here than to get in the car and drive to somewhere else like Walmart or 7-11. I made multiple trips during our week stay and the woman who works at night is beyond friendly and I was always able to find (within reason) whatever it was that I came for. Parking while tight at night, can usually be done without issue along Banyan Drive or if need be, in the golf course lot without issue. Good Enough.

Convenient but expensive but what options do you have. It ain't Oahu. Good for a small drink or soread more

What a unique place to stop & enjoy some properly made adult beverages as well as locally sourced…read morehoney Definitely not a commercial operation which you will be grateful for as you travel the island. The setting is very inviting and the facilities are spotlessly clean. Learn about the history of brewing mead just as the Vikings did on their travels. The service was excellent as she shared stories about their operations as well as the meadaery connections around world. Enjoy!!

Who would have thought of visiting a meadery in the Big Island opened in 2023…read more.. Honey, Water & Yeast Devon & Vanessa are lovely people. We went in on a Saturday. They have a nice tasting area and outside area. You can get a customized flight of your choice. We liked all of their tastings. All ingredients are sourced from their own property. There are restrooms and plenty of parking on site. Directions---Do not follow the Apple Maps/Google Maps directions because it''ll take you down a private road. It can get a little bumpy. Hawaii Belt Rd will lead you down the bumpy road. Instead take KEA'AU Pahoa Bypass Rd and Railroad Ave. You'll see signs at that corner. I would definitely return.

Fun fact this is not the Wailuku on Maui, this brewery is named after the Wailuku River…read more Had a wonderful time chatting with the owner on a Sunday afternoon. Their standards are good and they also have a barrel program which has some room for improvement, but is coming along. Where else can you find a barleywine in Hawaii. They also make their own ginger beer and their Dark and Stormy was delicious. My favorite beers were the barleywine and the tripel. I tasted 8 total. The tasting room is well appointed. I appreciate a comfy bar stool. The bathroom was nice and clean. They also have food trucks or food daily. This day they had Uncle Bob's smoked ribs, with truffle mac and cheese, and a cornbread muffin. Probably the best ribs I have ever had. They were seasoned so well I didn't even need sauce. Next time you are in the area, do yourself a favor and stop in. They also have a crowler machine for to go.

Decided to give this place a go on Super Bowl Sunday despite that we don't watch football and hate…read morecrowds It was AWESOME! The table spacing and soundproofing on the walls allowed for a pleasant environment and the beer was great. We tried almost all of them via 2 flights and were very pleased. The poke and pretzels were stupid good and there's a wing guy out back that brings your order in when it's ready. Very clean and functional given the limited size but they had a lounge open upstairs for overflow. The staff was so lovely and very warm, making a little time for each table so it felt more like a social occasion rather than a transactional one. Definitely looking forward to going back!

After jumping at the opportunity to invest in a hometown business, I had to see the distillery and…read morelearn more about the history of okoleha'o and Ola's current production methods because I don't know much about spirits. I was not disappointed! The site is a repurposed historical building that dates back about 100 years from sugar production and is gorgeously redone with reclaimed koa. The guide was so knowledgable and friendly, and I was excited to find that the history of the okoleha'o making process is being so thoroughly researched and shared with pride. The pinnacle of the tour is, of course, the tasting room, where everyone who enjoys spirits will likely be dazzled by the different presentations on offer, with enhancing nibbles of mac nuts and chocolate - all locally sourced. If you're into niche food and beverages (coffee, chocolate, spirits) this is a fabulous learning and tasting experience, well worth the money for the education. I am so happy that this business is supporting local farming endeavors in a major way while preserving the environment, and putting Hilo on the map internationally!

Amazing tour and experience! Shea, our tour guide, was the…read morebest! Her knowledge and love for the distillery sped through in everything she shared! Come here! It's a must do!

Staff is friendly and they have a nice variety for those times you don't want to drive all the way…read moreinto town. They close pretty early around 9 and be prepared to pay for this convenience it is pricey!!

Love Da' Store: it's great having a small store so close especially when you need Ice or something…read moreto snack on.

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.

Best food love the lau lau , everything is ono , great prices and great staff always friendlyread more

I just moved into the neighborhood and wow, I already have my go-to spot for days when I'm feeling…read moretoo lazy to cook! I got the Lau Lau and wow was it good. And you get a LOT for your $9.95! I also got some of their bread pudding to take home and it was yummy as well. The only reason this isn't a 5 star review is that the convenience store merchandise looked a bit thin when I was there -- but it's possible I just caught them in-between deliveries.

Little spot on the way from Kona to Hilo . Perfect for grabbing food , drinks and snacks along with…read moregoodies. Everyone was friendly and very relaxed. There is a bakery in the back which had the best puff pastries . Perfect for our road trip to the other side of the island . Definitely a must visit when taking that trip through the mountain .

One of the people in our party was raving about the pizzas here. It was decent. Thought they were a…read morelittle skimpy with the toppings. Friendly guy making the pizza and it came out quick.