Cute and inspiring coffee shop in Hilo. The baked goods are all amazing. They have limited vegan,…read moregluten free and sugar free options. Plus their macaroons are so GOOD! I also come back for their Cookie Butter iced latte. They make the cookie butter in-house and the flavors in the coffee are to die for... Everyone is helpful and super nice even when it's busy.

*This is strictly about the macarons & service since I was able to try these because of the Made in…read moreHawaii Festival*. Decided to give their macarons a try since my cousins said I should try it since they've gotten them during this year + last year's MIH and I can understand why. I will admit their macarons are a bit on the sweeter side but for me it isn't to the point where my teeth hurt so I was super happy about that. My absolute favorites from my box were the fruity pebbles, ube, oreo, & birthday cake because of how spot on they were flavor wise although for me the ube, oreo, & lilikoi flavors were a bit faint. For me the salted caramel was my least favorite but I think it's mostly because I've never tried actual salted caramel before so I wasn't sure what to expect. Despite this I'm hoping that next year I'll be able to try their cookie butter macaron since my cousins said that it was good but they were sold out of it by Saturday night when I went. As for the service I'm pretty sure it was one of the owner's daughters & her mom that I interacted with and they were so nice so definitely hope to see them again next year!

I try to make this a daily stop when I visit Hilo. They have incredible gluten free and gluten…read morefilled options. The people who work there are always nice and the shop is cute.

Cute little bakery with lots of sweet treats. Went to Short n Sweet on a rainy Hilo day, so the…read moreshop was empty and there were lots of pastry options available. The shop keeper was friendly and patient as I browsed the pastry case. I've always been curious about the Dubai chocolate bar, so I decided to splurge and give it a try. Very pricey at $16 for a 4-5" bar, but it was worth it to try it once. The chocolate was smooth and high quality, the pistachio cream was sweet with a hint of pistachio flavor, and the kataifi was pleasantly crunchy. I would have loved more pistachio flavor, but it was a nice little chocolate treat. Looking forward to trying more things from Short n Sweet in the future. Will definitely be back when I want to treat myself to a gourmet dessert. :)

If I lived closer I'd be here way too often. What a cute little spot to enjoy a sweet snack. 808…read moreSweet Shack is the perfect place to do just that. Cute inviting Island atmosphere with perfectly baked sweet treats. I've stopped by 3 times so far and they have yet to disappoint me. I have tried a few of their selections and my favorites are the Lilikoi Cheesecake, Lemon and Butter Bars. If you are a fan of Lilikoi Cheesecake you need to try 808 Sweet Shacks version. Different than most that I have tried in a good way. The ratio of Cheesecake to graham cracker crust is perfect and Lilikoi was not too sweet or tart. I also love that the Lilikoi wasn't just a glaze added after. Consistency more of a gelatin. My favorite by far is the Lemon Bars. So so good. Tart lemon filling with the perfect I'm going to guess Shortbread crust with a little sprinkle of confectioners sugar to cut the tartness. Love it. Long story short, if you're in Hilo give this place a try. Fresh baked goodies made with the freshest local ingredients at a good price. Down town on Hilo Bay in the old S Hata building right past Cafe Pesto. I'm glad I did.

Love all her pies and cakes.....especially her Haupia Chocolate pie and the Flourless Chocolate…read morecake! The Cappuccino pie is always a must! I can definitely tell she uses quality ingredients! Would definitely come back for more! Owner was really nice and friendly as well!

Love this place. Great service and great food. Had the ABC chicken popover sandwich with pesto and…read morethe guava puffs. Thanks so much Barbara and Patty!

Variable food quality. Some of the doughnuts were okay, the flatbread was pretty good, and the…read morepopovers were fine. Most of their "puffs" had quite artificial fillings, and I'd rather attempt eating a rock than one of their scones again. Service is an absolute mess. We ordered pickup via DoorDash and I'm convinced we were the first people to ever do that, because the employees were so confused by the entire concept. Overall, I don't think I'd recommend and we definitely had better breakfasts in Hilo.

The lady was super nice and helpful, and, most importantly, THEY HAVE CHINESE PRETZELS/ROSETTES!!!…read moreY'all would not BELIEVE the cravings I've been having for those, and they were so cheap too!! $2.50 per bag, and ~7-8 pretzels per ziplock. Perfect way to start off my Chinese New Year :) I haven't had any since 2019 Obon, so this was a particularly nice treat. Nice and crisp and so ono~! They're a bit bigger than I'm used to, but I ain't complaining lol Super cheap, really good, and nice service! The produce was also looking really nice- an overlooked hole in the wall I'm gonna keep coming back to.

This is a small grocery/bakery establishment with a nice variety of vegetables, snacks, and local…read morebaked goods - manapua, bibingka, ensamada, Chinese rice cake, Chinese pretzel, Spanish roll, etc. We bought the bibingka and Chinese rice cake. When we got to the car we decided to try the rice cake first. It wasn't the greatest, and the middle section was a bit dry. My mom said it tasted spoiled, and told me not to eat anymore of it. It could be just their recipe, as rice cake tends to be a little vinegary-tasting sometimes. After the rice cake, we decided to try the bibingka... this was very good! It had a good taste and not too buttery. We want to go back to buy again!

Every time we go to the islands we get our baked goods from here. The grilled corn bread is to die…read morefor! I was in Hawai'i over thanksgiving break and stayed in Kona, but I made the 2 hour trip to Hilo side to grab some of the delicious corn bread to last the week while I was there. So worth it!! If you go to a location with Zippys, they also have excellent food. Their bento boxes are great.

On a morning when we had a Volcano tour in Hilo, we decided to do a quick and easy breakfast, so we…read morewent to Napoleons the night before to pick up some pastries. Didn't realize it was just a display case at a Zippy's restaurant in the mall, but the few items they still had left looked pretty good, so we went for it. We chose the ensemada, and strawberry shortcake coffee cake. The ensemada was basically a roll with butter on it, and not very good. The strawberry coffee cake however, was very good. So I would go 2 stars for one, 4 for the other, average it out at 3 stars. Not bad, but I'm sure there are better places in Hilo.

Delightful breakfast stop with fabulous coffee, pastries and breakfast sandwiches. The women are…read moreawesome and the merch is on point.

Great stop for quick coffee and breakfast! The service was friendly and quick, and the food really…read morehit the spot. I had the papaya yogurt bowl, which was unique, fresh, and really tasty. My wife ordered the breakfast sandwich and said it was exactly what she was hoping for. Definitely a place we'd recommend.

You get what you pay for. Prices aren't too terrible. The atmosphere isn't really there, most take…read moretheir meals to go I've noticed. We opted to stay in and eat. My boyfriend and I both got the regular chicken katsu plate. He asked for no rice, but instead all mac salad, he can't get enough of that! Also, since they aren't making Korean chicken katsu, you now have to order the regular and ask for Korean sauce on the side (sadly there is never enough sauce...ever!) and that was a 57 cents or 60 cents extra. I did notice that most of the right side of the menu, above the register, was whited out that's a shame, since I've always known them for the huge selection of different types of dishes. We also made sure to let the cashier know we would like to have our complimentary miso soups with our regular plate lunches (don't miss out! It is free after all). The food came quickly and was what you would expect from Blane's. Could be better, but tastes ok, but you'll eat it anyways. We were also cold and tired from fishing at the end of Makuu that day, so the meal was hot and we were hungry. So, if you're looking for a big portion at a relatively decent price there head to Blane's! There is still a big selection waiting!

The bento I had was really good. All meats were very flavorful. It wasn't as big as a Zip pack but…read morewas enough for me. The seating area looks kinda dirty but typical for an outdoor seating area.

No trip to Hilo is complete without stopping at Two Ladies Kitchen! The mochi here is hands-down…read moresome of the freshest, softest, and most delicious treat you'll ever have. ​The famous fresh strawberry mochi wrapped with sweet red bean paste is a total must-try--the fresh berry inside makes all the difference! We also tried a mix of their other flavors, and every single bite was incredibly soft and melt-in-your-mouth fresh. You can tell how much love and tradition goes into handcrafting every piece. ​Pro tip: Call ahead to pre-order if you can, as the line goes out the door and their popular items sell out fast! Absolutely worth the hype and a true Big Island gem.

Great mochi! Best…read moremochi I've ever had. The mochi skin is soft and and chewy, not tough at all. The skin is the perfect thickness to not break and encapsulates the fillings to not spill out whether that be red bean, whole fresh strawberries, or brownies. The mochi is super fresh and bouncy. The texture bounces back when you bite into it. Every single mochi flavor was delicious. The lilikoi had a slight tartness from the passion fruit but was still plenty sweet from the mochi itself. The butterfly mochi was beautiful. It had red bean and a sweet crunch bar in the middle. Very tasty. Any of the fresh fruit mochis are a win as well. The mochis are whole fresh fruits (e.g. strawberries, grapes) encapsulated by mochi skin. It sounds weird but super delicious. Honestly, you can't go wrong with any of the mochi flavors. They are all delicious. A fan favorite in my party was the brownie (the pink one in the photo). Pro tip, you can order ahead over the phone instead of waiting in a line. Please visit this shop the next time you're in Hilo.

The evening was beautiful; a great meal overall. The atmosphere is a bit casual with the use of…read morefolding tables and chairs; but the meal made up for the casual setting. Host just left without an introduction to the support staff and has a lackluster approach to sharing details of each item on the menu. We understand the chefs mission and want to support this vision. Unfortunately; not sure if the menu warrants a second visit. Hawaii has lots of beautiful sustainable food resources that are unconventional. I will caution the use of wild deer meat for carpaccio. There is a concern to cook game meat before eating it. Venison can carry pathogens that cause brucellosis, campylobacteriosis, and listeriosis, and freezing, drying, pickling, and smoking are ineffective at killing these bacteria.

Na'au celebrating the "guts of the heart and mind". Chef Brian Hirata and his team, seeking to…read morebring global awareness and appreciation of Hawai'i cuisine, has created this experience for the lucky few able to dine with them. Reservations are required. At this time each evening's seating is limited to 24 persons. What you will experience: A drive to a remote area just on the outskirts of Hilo; Driving through sugarcane fields and farm roads to get to current location at Whitehaven Farm. Location opens up to a beautiful and scenic area on the bluffs overlooking the ocean. Prix fix menu changes monthly, or for special bookings. Each dish highlighting sourced ingredients from Hawaii. Each dish with a story behind it as so magically described by Robert, our host for the evening (and also found on their website). Highlights in food for me were the local breadfruit appetizer duo made into tostone and hummus and garnished with green big island plums dressed as olives, also the salad created out of ho'i'o, pickled hapu'u hearts, and kimpira takenoko... so very creative creating an ahh or an ohhh in every bite. Wait a second, that big island kanpachi prepared two different ways, kauai shrimp croquettes in the most delicious lemongrass red curry brown butter reduction, the big island lamb served 3 different ways...tantalizing the taste buds. All so very memorable. Not to be outdone, a dark chocolate tart with whipped lemon chevre dessert finished the evening. No liquor sold here, you are welcome to bring your own with a modest $20/bottle charge. If there were only one suggestion it would be to finish off dessert with a nice french pressed cup of Kona or Hualalai or Ka'u coffee or cup of Big Island mamaki tea. Then I would know I was in heaven on earth. Bravo Chef Brian, former Chef of the Four Seasons Hualala'iand Instructor at Hawaii Community College Culinary School, and recent James Beard nominee. Thank you for your innovative creations while educating us about the beauty of Hawai'i Cuisine. Do I recommend? I recommend staying at the Whitehaven property (they also have cabins and rooms to rent) so that you can dine here every single night of your Hilo stay!