Hands down the best quiche I've ever had. Usually I find them too gummy and dense, but this quiche…read morewas light and bouncy, almost the texture of a Korean steamed egg. The vibe inside is really lively, from grandma's playing solitaire on their iPad to couples with dogs, Kaya's feels like a local staple. It also helps that they open earlier than many other shops :)

One of the best vegan cafes in Kona. Worth the little drive out of town…read more.. My FAVE is the bean burger..... my sis loves their quiche...

Came here around 9am on Saturday. Wasn't too busy, we were able to order right away and find…read moreseating. The place is super comfy with really cute decor. And their staff is super nice! First off, their macadamia ice cream is really really good! Creamy, thick, sooo tasty! We also ordered: Epic Feisty Tacos - 5/5 - comes with three tacos and spicy sauce. The tacos are super tasty and perfectly balanced spicy, savory, tangy flavors. The lemon herb chik'n is also so good, you can't even tell it's vegan. The tortillas are a bit on the crumbly side, but still equally tasty as a taco bowl. Definitely would recommend this dish if you love spicy tacos! Epic journey nachos - 4/5 - the toppings on the nachos taste similar to the feisty tacos. The chips are more like baked tortillas with a crispy exterior and softer center. Journey Classic Crepe and Blueberry macnut crepe - 3/5 - The crepe itself was a bit thick, I'd describe it as more of a pancake than a crepe as crepes should be super thin. Still pretty good though all together, fruity and sweet. Latte with oat milk - 4/5 - a bit on the bitter side but not a bad latte! Asian salad - 4/5 - good salad, vegan meat is well seasoned and everything pairs well together. It wasn't very Asian tasting though, more like a Mexican-Asian fusion salad.

I was originally a bit skeptical about vegan chicken tacos, but these were surprisingly delicious…read more That's saying a lot, coming from a mostly paleo eater! I particularly enjoyed their strawberry shake, which was so refreshing. I noticed that they also have a coffee one, which means I'll need to stop in again next time I'm in Kona. in spite of walking in during a busier time of day, service was quick both while putting in the order and waiting for our food to come out of the kitchen. The decor is a visually fun and engaging mix of greenery and art designed to keep diners feeling cooler in Kona's heat. Both indoor and outdoor seating are available. Even if you're not committed to vegetarian or vegan food, there's a lot to like, especially if you're looking for something light, clean, and sweet.

I have had pizza in the People's Republic of China, all over Europe, Africa and the USA. I am here…read moreto testify that Black Rock Pizza in Captain Cook is now my all time favorite. Their homemade sauce and dough is phenomenal. The drinks are great! My favorite is the black sand margarita. The staff is wonderful.. so far we have eaten here twice on our stay.

My husband and I love pizza, so on our last night on the Big Island we decided to grab pizza before…read moreour manta ray night swim. We ordered one small pizza to go and were happy to see how many options they had. Unfortunately for us, a lot of them included pork, which we don't eat. Still, I picked one pizza I was really curious about, and I was pleasantly surprised when they had no problem swapping pepperoni for chicken. That flexibility is always appreciated, and it never felt like we were limited just because we don't eat pork. We didn't dine in, but I noticed they have a really interesting cocktail menu, which fits the island vibe perfectly! To be honest, my husband wasn't expecting much, pizza isn't exactly what you come to Hawaii for, right? That's what we assumed. But wow, we were wrong. About 40 minutes later, back at our hotel (after a shower and everything), we finally sat down to eat, and the pizza was still amazing. Crunchy crust, great texture, and full, balanced flavors. We're no longer on vacation, but we still talk about this place and easily rank it in our top three food spots from our Big Island trip, which says a lot, because we're serious about pizza. If we ever come back to Hawaii (and I believe they have locations on other islands too), we will 100% be getting pizza from here again. Highly recommend giving it a try if you're visiting Hawaii

It will be hard for me to eat out elsewhere after trying Chef Felix, Michelle, and Team's fare…read more Buffet-style setup of hot food and salad. Hot foods included flavorful and healthy dishes like ahi cake, tri-tip, bacon fried rice, adobo, and vegetable stir-fry as well as Indian dal, Spanish beans, and 3 other veggie subjis. About a dozen options from the hot bar to choose from. Each dish has its own unique flavor profile. It's like I have my own personal chefs!

Love this place!. The chef's braised lamb, ginger coconut milk sweet potatoes and his wife's curry…read moredishes are aming my favorites. But honestly everything I've had there has been good. The salad bar has tons of goodies that always look fresh. I love the fact that they use all healthy ingredients. Most dishes are gluten and sugar free. The owner and workers are always up beat and very personable. The play fun island tunes. It truly is a happy place to eat. They also added a wonderful outdoor deck for dining.

Great food. Cool Oceanside views. Amazing staff and service…read more Accommodated our large party no problem. Highly recommended.

A great bar and grill by one of the more popular beaches in the Kona area. They have a killer patio…read moreoverlooking the beach and the ocean, so rightfully most tables are outside. Tons of seating, they could serve hundreds at a time with all those tables. Servers and bartenders were awesome! Expect a short wait at peak lunch and dinner time slots. The bar is great, with island spirited cocktails and some local brews on tap! Snacked on plenty of appetizers, they were tasty!

We dined as walk in's for an impromptu date night and were pleasantly surprised! Valet parking is…read morevalidated. This is an open air restaurant and at first I was hesitant because of maybe having to deal with flies but we didn't run into any issues. There was live music playing. We ordered the farmer's plate of veggies to accompany the muhammara dip (which came with 4 pieces of wood fired bread). It was flavorful, fresh, and light. My husband ordered the skirt steak and I ordered the ahi steak. We also ordered the frozen fruit punch twice. This was plenty of food for us so we skipped on dessert. Everything turned out delicious to us and we quite enjoyed our evening.

One of the best dining experiences we had during our 3-week trip through Hawaii!…read more I had been looking for Mediterranean food through our stays in Oahu and Maui, but wasn't able to find any til we landed here on Big Island. We went during sunset and it was sooooo beautiful. We ordered: * the 3 dips - loved their muhammara!! Plus the bread is so squishy and soft it absorbs the flavors of the dips so well * burrata salad - very refreshing and well seasoned. I believe it's peach or melon served with it, a very nice touch * grilled octopus - loved the tomato(?) sauce it was served with, and the way they grilled was perfection. Reminded me of the octopus I'd have in Kerekennah, a small island off the coast of Tunisia. Fresh & well seasoned. * Cacio e pepe + chicken: really appreciated how they noticed my husband and I were sharing everything, so they had split the pasta into two bowls. Deliciously made, with it had a bit more sauce tho and that the chicken wasnt so dry. * inside out smores: YUMMY. loved the combo of the graham cracker ice cream with the roasted marshmallow and chocolate sauce + inside the marshmelllw too. In all we spent $190 for 2 people including tax and tip (no drinks). Sure a bit on the pricier side, but we had been spending $90-110 for very average or not even good meals across Hawaii anyways, so didn't seem too bad. Parking is free! Valet only, but give your ticket when you get the check to get a 3-hour validation stamp.

We absolutely loved Island Naturals Market & Deli. They had an insane amount of vegan options, and…read moreeverything we tried was so delicious. We got the wraps, coleslaw, and mac & cheese--all were amazing--but the highlight was definitely the vegan carrot cake. It was hands down the best part and so, so good. Whether you're vegan or not, this place is a must. You're getting high-quality ingredients, tons of options, and great food at a really good price. We'll definitely be back!

We stopped by here to do groceries before heading down to the captain cook area for our stay…read more There's lots of organic produce options and some unique local fruits to try. We were able to find almost everything we needed which was great and the staff was helpful with finding some items. Checkout was quick and easy as well.

Best Indian food in the state. Very friendly and informative. Easy to read descriptions for each…read moredish.

Dosa was cooked like a roti. Sambar tasted like plain dal, not sambar. None of the dosas or…read moreuttapams had salt. Very slow service. Will not recommend this place.

We found this place as we were beach hopping and wanted something quick nearby…read more We got the Kamuela and the Avo-cobb-o and both were great options! I actually made a few substitutions on mine and the workers were happy to oblige. The service was really good and they were super efficient. They heat up the protein in the microwave so my steak was a little dry, but overall a very solid choice. Both were really good and very affordable!

Sorry, but this place is basically a lesser version of Subway…read more I ordered a spinach wrap and... yikes. The wrap itself tasted old, and the filling was just a sad mix of veggies (and I use the term veggies loosely because they were definitely not veggie'ing). We gave it a shot because it included garbanzo beans, which sounded promising, but they were bland, flavorless, and matched the overall lack of effort in the wrap. Just no. Vegetarians: do yourselves a favor and skip this one. There are way better options out there. Service: The woman behind the counter seemed totally rushed, even though we were literally the only people there in this ghost town of a food court. She just kind of tossed the ingredients on the tortilla, wrapped it up, and that was that. No care, no flavor, no thanks. Ambiance: Not much to say: it's a food court that felt totally empty and lacked any energy. Hard pass. Would not recommend.

The juices are freshly made in Hilo and then delivered to this location so it is possible for them…read moreto sell out of certain popular juices. I tried the green juice and the roots juice and both tasted very natural fresh healthy and great. I like how they come in glass jars especially. I kept the jars but you can also drop them back to the store if you have no use for them (they will recycle for you!). They sell food items and everything looks good, I only tried the Turkey pesto wrap and I liked it, it tasted very healthy, it was light and not overly filling so if you are super hungry you may want more food with it. I'm excited to try more of their menu in future.

Great smoothies, and super nice staff. Also tried the Jamaican beef patty for the first time and…read moreloved it! Probably not a meal by itself, but a great side to a smoothie. FYI they changed the name to Jam Pot now.