BLOW YOUR MIND WITH THE QUINTESSENTIAL *REAL HAWAIIAN* EXPERIENCE... Bring your Aloha and PLEASE…read moreDRIVE SLOWLY as you approach Kailua Sacred Lands... Bring cash for the farmers market, but debit card ok at Uncle's liquid refreshment bar! A "not to miss" good time every Wed. night! Good music & talented locals play old-school favorites like "The Gambler" made famous by Kenny Rogers... sing along and make friends easily! Mahalo nui loa!

Love this place! Visited solo in June of 2023 on a cycling training trip and was recommended this…read moremarket. Local delicacies & love music made the evening memorable after a long day of triathlon training! {note: there is a $10 cover charge... in my opinion, it's worth it!}

Delicious and nutritious with knowledgable service and great atmosphere…read more We enjoyed our meals at Veli. It has a clean friendly atmosphere and the staff cares about helping to make dining here a joy.

SO glad we found this spot - hands down my favorite vegan spot that we've tried on the island (and…read morewe've tried a lot). The Veli is the CUTEST little turquoise restaurant in Pahoa right off of the main street along the other stores. It's beautifully painted with gorgeous murals and a seating area inside. The menu has a variety of wraps, salads, bowls and pizzas. It was so hard to decide what to order!!! We went with the Jackfruit Nachos (SOOO good!), the BLT Wrap (delicious) and Caesar Salad, for takeout. The staff was so nice and had our order ready to go for us. So sad that we can't make it back here again this trip, but luckily we have leftovers :) It's a must-stop for vegans and non-vegans alike!

Just realized I didn't take any pictures. Sad! Well let me paint one for you…read more If you're missing your fancy big city food then this is the place to come. While they appear to be a casual, local, hippy establishment (and they are). The food and wait is worth every penny, (and pennies are more valuable now). You will hear live music when you approach building. It's bright and colorful, open air and you can feel your inner artist being inspired. The place is packed but you find a seat and listen to the laughter, singing, and sizzles from the kitchen. It's small and bundles of fruit seam to just be around everywhere. Your server gives you a menu and you think. "Oh wow! That's a bit pricy." But you're all in. Considering this place is proud of its farm to table reputation. Yes, nothing goes to waist here and it as fresh as you can possibly get. So you order and wait. And you wait, and you wait. Finally the plate arrives and it's beautiful. A paradise of fruit, veggie filled omelet and some things you're not sure if you can eat them or if it's just decoration. (You can eat them) Have you ever heard of a cranberry hibiscus? I'm not a fan of salsa with my eggs but they make their own from scratch and they also sell it. So I have to at least try it. "What is in this! Magic?" Before you know it a whole days life experience has just happened. There were ups, there were downs, and surprises. Not just from the food but the whole surroundings. Let's just say nothing was left on the plate and I have stories to tell. Our server was the sweetest older lady who you can tell just loved her job and people. In fact all the workers were just rays of sunshine and smiles. Did I just have breakfast or walk into a magical world where time stood still and surrounded me in song and colors. I swear I don't do substances, it's just that good.

I'm not even exaggerating when I say this was one of the best things I've ever eaten. They filled…read moremy foodie heart with joy. The ambience was so cute as well. This woman with the coolest dreads I've ever seen was singing. There was art all over the walls. And my server (David) was so so sweet and joyous. This is my fav restaurant in Hawaii and I def recommend checking them out!! They also have a farm tour so I will definitely be back to check that out next time. :)

We stopped by the Booch Bar on our way into Hilo before a day of adventuring, and it was a great…read morelittle stop for breakfast. We tried the simple breakfast plate and a breakfast sandwich, and both were tasty and really hit the spot. Since we went on a weekday, it wasn't too busy inside, which made for pretty quick service. Overall, it was a solid breakfast stop and a nice place to grab a bite before heading out for the day.

We had an amazing vegan dish here for our little brunch we did in mid morning earlier today…read more We saw this restaurant yesterday when we were browsing Hilo a few nights ago. We didn't think of anything when we saw it the first time. By just looking at the name of it though, my immediate reaction was, "Is this a kombuchas bar??" Well, it is but it's not just kombuchas they serve; it's more than that. The breakfast/brunch dishes they serve (although they don't have a huge selection) are quite diverse. I do incorporate a lot of vegetarian/vegan diet into my daily meal routine so when I saw the Verdant Vegan I simply couldn't skip it. As my daughter and I usually split a plate when we dine together she agreed to this option of mine. Glad we did. This plate has all sorts of goodness included in it. Sautéed veggies, house-made lentil walnut chorizo, ginger beet kraut, fire-roasted jalapeno cashew crema, fire-roasted tomato salsa, and it's topped it off with sprouts. This whole thing comes with either purple sweet potato home fries or red rice (which we went with the purple sweet potato fries and ended up getting a side red rice. We also got the side kimchi and one egg sunny side up.) And we shared a 16oz Ceremonial Matcha latte as well. This vegan plate is way more than vegan. It's mighty as hell. For those who are still not sure about vegan options will definitely second guess it for something that isn't vegan/vegetarian. It's truly nutrition packed in so many different ways. If I lived close to this cafe, I would eat here once a week to enjoy this delightful meal. I am not kidding. I enjoyed the matcha latte very much although my daughter rated it as "okay". She likes her matcha in a very particular way so it unfortunately didn't impress her. This is not to say that she disliked it. She said it wasn't bad either. This place is a "walk in, order upfront, pick a table where you want to sit and one of the staff will bring your food to you" style cafe. Water is self-served. Once you are done with your meal you'll put your dirty dishes in the designated tub. I like this efficient style of serving food. This place has great vibes as well. A bit hippie-ish where bright dark colors such as purple and red are incorporated into the interior. There is even a stage where bands perform on certain days/times. Quite cool-looking. If you are visiting Hilo soon then put this place on your "must visit" restaurant list. Friendly staff, reasonable prices and quality food will entertain you for sure.

Store advertised that it was open until 7pm. We arrive at 6:03pm and they said they were closed. We…read moretraveled 30 minutes to get to this place thinking it would be open.

Nicoco's Pāhoa store has been closed for two years! They are still operating in Hilo, and they're…read morefive-star fantastic there, but they really need to update their online presence and delete all the zombie info about the Pāhoa location.

Every time we are in town eat at least 2-3 times. This has got to be my favorite Thai restaurant,…read moreidk about ever, but one of my tops for sure. All their curries are amazing, but my favorite is the green one! Crab fried rice is insanely delicious! The staff is friendly, ingredients fresh, everything is flavorful and cooked to perfection. I am left satisfied each time. The restaurant is always packed, it's colorful and full of people enjoying their meals. The place feels authentic and on a strip with shops and bars. Going back tonight after having dinner there just yesterday, haha! Yes, it's that good! Enjoy xx

So yummy! I'm obsessed with the food here. It's a little pricey, but the quality and flavor are…read moredefinitely there. Very family-oriented business, and their food is to die for!

Cute little cafe. The taro sandwich was amazing with added…read moreextra hummus. The hummus was awesome. The bread was great too. The açaí bowl was standard made from frozen stuff you get in super market.

Yummy gravlax!!! Also their pastrami sandwich was reaaaalllyyyy good and the portion was huge. I…read morelove their yellow ulu sourdough (not too sour) and the spread they used was delicious. It's such a savory sandwich. It's a cute café with bar seating and table seating. Plenty of parking in the lot. The service was great too. Great place to have breakfast or brunch!

Food was excellent. The coconut calamari was crisp but not overcooked to the point of being rubbery…read more- the sauce was sweet with a tang of spiciness. The orzo salad was a large serving. The mushroom cheese burger was cooked perfectly - juicy and tasteful. Service was attentive and very welcoming. Always an enjoyable experience!

I love this place. It always feel like I'm in a vacation spot. I always bring my off island guest…read morethere. One of my friend was having a birthday, and we had a dinner arty. They llit candles and took picture. The food and the service was out of this world and they have a good band. I cant say enough good about this place. Check it out for yourself.

Exceptional service from two sweet young gals. Food and coffee were both excellent! The chai and…read moresourdough pancakes were standouts but everything was delicious. Definitely stop in, well worth it

Love this spot…read more Vibe: laid-back Service: friendly Coffee: smooth Food: yummy I recommend both the taro pudding and big boss breakfast - can't go wrong with either choice. There are plenty of tasty baked goodies, too. As a bonus, coffee is served in a ceramic mug, letting you sip as a local, if you choose... gotta love this hippie side of the island! :-)

Sweet Cane is a health-conscious, organic, farm-to-table cafe, offering sandwiches, fresh…read morejuices/smoothies, and vibrant acai bowls. My favorite items are the acai and pitaya bowl as they are loaded with fresh banana, granola, coconut flakes. I also chose to get the omega add on for bee pollen, honey, chia, and hemp seeds for extra fiber! I am so happy to see that their bowls are still amazing as always. Highly recommend their fruit juices and bowls for nature's dessert to give you a boost for the day.

No one at the counter to take our order-- for a while. The only tables available still had crumbs…read moreon them from the last customers, so we cleaned the table so we could sit down. There was a large pile of dirty dishes stacked up in the area where folks are supposed to place used plates, etc. They probably need more staff or this might just be their vibe. I had a spicy kalo burger for $20. The bun on the bottom was toasted (great) but the bun on top was not toasted and was crumbling apart as I ate it. The pumpkin soup with roasted pumpkin seed garnish was delicious, and inspired me to make my own kabocha stew at home. The food is tasty. The cleanliness could use some improvement especially given the prices. All that being said, it is a popular spot. The parking lot was full. The employees looked busy. Just be forewarned that service levels & cleanliness may fluctuate.