Great bread (bake their own). Super (and large sandwiches). Can't say enough nice things about them.read more

So the Eagles Lighthouse Cafe is no more. Let this be a eulogy then. For starters, let's go with…read morethe praise. The food was great. Nice down home cookin', reasonably priced. Now for this. The place was festooned with Bible quotes, Biblical vignettes in the windows, and the three flags of Christian Nationalism garishly out front - the US flag, the Israeli flag, and the nationalist "Plea To Heaven" flag. All paradoxically in tatters and never taken in for good keeping. It did not give off a welcome Biblical vibe though - just one of "agree with us or take it down the road." The kitchen and counter personnel were usually fairly nice people who gave great service. The owners, when they were present, gave off something entirely different. Like you were inconveniencing them by being there. Short tempered and terse if they took your order. If you read the earlier comments, you will hear of them coming unhinged and screaming at some customer about something either overblown, or imagined. They refused to pay their employees properly, with something even close to a living wage. When the Hawaii legislature finally hiked the minimum wage, they stuck out an alarmist notice written in childish green marker that they were sooooo sorry but they "had to" raise their prices a bit because the mean old Hawaii house raised the wage. And of course taxes under Biden, yada yada. In the end, the ELC was a victim of the owners' disposition. It's a very bad business model indeed, when politics, religion and greed actually get in the way of doing business. My best wishes to the employees, I really hope they can find something decent to replace this experience. For the self righteous, sanctimonious greed of the owners and operators - as Jesus said, "Yeah verily, you have your reward."

The breakfast buffet at Crater Rim was included for free with our stay at KMC, so we ate here every…read moremorning. The staff were super nice but the food was just meh/okay. Typical cafeteria offerings: liquid scrambled eggs (pretty bland), very thin bacon, steamed & fried rice, and crispy potatoes. They had Portuguese and breakfast sausage on a couple days. The fresh fruit was canned pineapple and the sliced melons were old. We did save a lot of money eating here but if I had to pay I would not eat here and drive to town for breakfast. We tried the prime rib and salmon one night for dinner and it was okay. There plenty of seating and the dining area is pretty comfortable. They had a coffee and drink station which was nice.

Not sure why people are expecting fine dining on a military reservation…read more This was essentially any chow hall I've ever eaten at while in the marines. You're on a military reservation so manage your expectations. Like most places around here, it closes at 8pm on Friday so make sure you go early. Might be earlier on weekdays. Lots of easy to prepare, short order stuff on the menu. It's a no frills spot that'll get the job done. And it's totally fine. I had dinner here tonight and the fish & chips were just fine. Crispy batter on the fish. Crunchy fries. Salad bar. And some random dessert for $18. The staff was super super friendly. The cook had my little buzzer going before I finished my salad. On the weekends--well at least Friday--there is live music in the adjacent bar. So you can just take your food to the other room and have a drink with some music or sit in the cafeteria and listen to whatever is on the radio.

Everything, food and service, was fantastic! This is more than just a cafe, it is an experience!…read moreDon't miss the secret garden and all the beautiful artwork from around the island. So glad my daughter found this on a whim after visiting the volcano.

The cafe is located about 10 miles from the entrance to the Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, and we…read moremade our stop here first before heading to the park. It has a secret zen garden and two resident bunnies that you can spot if you're lucky. They have an art gallery/shop featuring work from local artists. Stunning pieces of work! The cafe itself is so cozy and has outdoor seating as well. We got their daily special - which was a chickpea coconut curry with a side of rice. It came with a soup (miso or corn and potato chowder, a side salad and garlic bread). Everything was vegan and so warm and filling. The cafe however does serve vegetarian and vegan options. I'd definitely recommend this as a stop before you head into the park. We'll definitely be back.

The service as well as the fresh baked scones and bread was awesome. My grand son totally enjoyed…read morethe whole day feeding the animals despite the rain

Amazing little farm run by the sweetest family! I…read moreaccidentally booked our tour for the wrong day, but when we showed up, they were so kind and still welcomed us in. We were so grateful! The animals are clearly well loved--there were baby pigs, goats (one with her adorable kids), huge tortoises, a beautiful dairy cow, baby bunnies, and the sweetest donkey named Arthur who looked like he was smiling! My kids had such a great time. Their son Isaiah gave us the best little tour--he was so knowledgeable and friendly. Highly recommend this place for a wholesome, fun family outing!

Awesome little farmers market Many local delights, and arts,…read moreplants, and foods. It's got a great little local vibe, our family's favorite was the wrapped mystery books a little bit of literature roulette

We went here last minute and I was so happy we did. We got coffee and so much fruit. There was a…read morelittle boy selling banana bread for a dollar and we got two. I wish I would've bought them all. They were absolutely amazing. We also got this ube pastry which was good as welll

Kilauea Lodge Restaurant is still a favorite dining option when we visit the Volcano Area…read more As Big Island Kamaaina we come to the village and stay often. Our favorite place is this lovely location and we return to enjoy most meals while there. The ambience, great service staff and uncomplicated menu help us make decisions about what to order; everything is consistently good! Don't forget to tip your service staff. Aloha!

This may be one of the best dining spots in the Volcano area. The menu is relatively small, but…read moreevery dish is thoughtfully prepared and executed exceptionally well. The food, service, and ambiance all deserve 5 stars. A special shoutout to our waiter, Adam, who provided outstanding service and made our evening even more enjoyable. Despite being in a popular visitor destination, the restaurant doesn't feel touristy. Instead, it has a welcoming atmosphere that attracts both visitors and locals looking for a great meal. Parking is free and convenient, and there's also a charming little shop next to the restaurant that's worth browsing before or after dinner. Highly recommended if you're visiting the Volcano area.

What a cool shopping experience here in this area at the site of the Volcanoes National Park!…read more They have all you need to hang out for a few days or longer! Friendly service and great prices I thought!

We visited on a Sunday afternoon. It is a small general store with awesome sandwiches. I ordered…read morethe Turkey sandwich with multi grain bread. You order it by the cashier indicating which items you want in the sandwich. They have a gas station next door. I would definitely return to try their other sandwiches.

The lady, the BIG one was sooooo rude. This is the only store close to the National Park but it…read moreshould be avoided at all costs. Went in to purchase a drink and some soap and stayed in the parking lot for a couple minutes after the purchase. The BIG lady (she can't be missed) came out extremely hostile and territorial like a dog asking why we were parked there after we had purchased something. We informed her we had just purchased something and were collecting ourselves before hitting the road. I informed her we could leave if it bothered her. Her attitude and emotional regulation were so poor, she quickly escalated and started threatening to call the police because it was "private property" after I told her she could have just calmly told us paying customers to leave. She proceeded to insult me and called me a bitch after I did not allow her to disrespect me. Anyway, she wasn't very aloha to say the least. I can't imagine how she treats other employees. Sending her aloha

The Volcano Store is a locally owned convenience store servicing Park goers and local residents of…read moreVolcano. The building is old Hawaiian and interesting. The offering of local tropical flowers may be the best part of their inventory. They are beautiful and inexpensive. Inside, the inventory is lacking and pricy. The aisles are tight and with some shelves half empty. They have a decent, but pricy, selection of wine, spirits and beer. Then there is a limited selection of various household needs. I have never found what I was looking for on two visits. The staff is friendly. And the place has a lot of good character. But they need to ramp up the inventory.

It was a chilly, misty afternoon. FPO and I were in the…read morearea of Volcano's National Park and saw on Yelp that there was a winery nearby so we decided to check it out. It's a nice little spot, easy to find with GPS. The people are friendly, the wines are a little sweet for my taste but the ambiance is very laid back and welcoming. They offer food but we didn't order any of it. It looked like pretty standard vineyard fare. The people around us seemed to enjoy it. I would go again.

The cutest little wine shop and a great pit stop when visiting Volcanoes National Park. I was…read moredelighted by how flavorful and interesting the wines were, especially the macadamia nut sweet one was like nothing I have ever tried before. I ended up with a glass of rose. The pours are so generous, and the property is gorgeous to stroll through. The staff was so helpful and the free splashes help you decide exactly what you want! Really lovely, relaxing, laid-back pit stop while exploring the Big Island!

Great service and food…read more I had the fish tacos - they came with just the right amount of coleslaw on the side. Also had the lilikoi cheesecake which was an explosion of wonder on my tastebuds.

We were staying in the Volcano area and decided to try several restaurants in the area during our…read morevisit. Service started off friendly and attentive, but after large parties arrived, the staff seemed overwhelmed and probably was not on their A-game. The burger and fish and chips were both good. However, the "local" dishes like the saimin and kalua pork were disappointing and didn't quite meet our expectations. The restaurant has a casual, chill vibe with lots of free and convenient parking, which made it an easy stop while exploring the area. Overall, a decent option, especially if you're in the mood for burgers and fries but we would probably skip the local favorites next time.