Upon arrival, my two boys and wife immediately turned to enjoy king Kamehameha's beautiful statue with day old leis having celebrated King Kamehameha day earlier this week. Long beautiful leis to ho or the great king. Staff at the restaurant was friendly, and full of aloha, we are grateful for their honoring of the islands mana. If we could encourage all island visitors come to see the beauty of Hawi and embrace the local love, DO IT! You will be grateful. Following this stop, we are headed to Kilauea to visit Pele. Best day on the island EVER! Pizzas was delicious, we had three at the table. read more

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Locally owned cafe - We stopped on our audio-tour of the Kohala Coast to take a picture of the King Kamehaha statue. This is a cute cafe and a great local jewelry/gift shop next door. We ordered smoothies and Hawaiian ice cream. Service was prompt and friendly. read more

Delicious meal! The Grilled Mahi Mahi plate Two large filets, two generous scoops of rice Your choice of salad Very tasty - and worth every cent! read more

Kings View Cafe - Grilled Mahi Mahi plate for a huge lunch! - Cafes Near Me - Kapaau, Hawaii

This is a nice café with great kid friendly options on the menu. We had the pepperoni pizza, it was nice and hot with a good thick crust and plenty of pepperoni. The two ladies behind the counter didn't smile a whole lot, but they were very helpful and kind to us :) there are lots of windows to enjoy the view from inside and some seating outside for fresh air. read more

Kings View Cafe - Pepperoni pizza - Cafes Near Me - Kapaau, Hawaii

Nice rest stop when you go to see Kamehameha's birth place and statue. Food was good but a little pricey. I didn't like the pizza crust on the first taste but it grew on me. The salad is huge as are the plate lunches. It can get windy in there so hold your plate or it may fly away like my dad's did! read more

Kings View Cafe - Seven inch pizza - Cafes Near Me - Kapaau, Hawaii

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Really good food! Cute lil eatery across from King Kamehameha statue in town of Kapaau. Clean, good service, too. We had the 7 inch pizzas which were awesome and a side of fries. I've been craving good French fries since I arrived. They did not disappoint. read more

Only had Dole Whip. Two tiny cups for $16+! Very expensive! I know Hawaii is expensive, but something slightly larger would be more reasonable! read more

Kings View Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Kapaau, Hawaii

We stopped by this cute place near Pololu Valley Lookout, across from the King Kamehameha statue. There are lots of menu options; wine, beer, smoothies, mixed drinks, pizza, pineapple bowls and more. We got a Mango Margarita and a Pina Colada made with passion fruit, YUM!!! Freshly made by our server. You order at the counter and pick it up when it's ready. Neat place! If you're nearby you must stop by!! read more

Kings View Cafe - Me and Passionfruit Pina Colada / Mango Margarita - Cafes Near Me - Kapaau, Hawaii

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Great food venue right across the street from the King Kamehameha statue in the Kohola region of the Big Island as this is where King Kemehameha was born. Park here, get delicious food and take pics with King Kemehameha while you wait! Win, win and win! read more

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Kings view has been in Kohala for years. We have gone to them (and stopped going to them) numerous times over the years. Unfortunately our most recent experience was a reminder why we stopped going , yet again. We ordered a large pizza with pepperoni, olives, and onions. 40 bucks. FORTY DOLLARS for what is most certainly a pre-made frozen crust that is thawed out and some toppings lightly spread over. It looked nice, but that's about it. The crust was somehow chewy and spongy at the same time, and the onions barely cooked, which is also a little confusing. Forty dollars- two slices total eaten, the rest went to the dogs. Keep in mind we can get a bigger pizza with the same toppings AND hand tossed crust, with better tasting ingredients at either KO down the road, and certainly at underground or pau pizza in Waimea for less (including the gas to get there) Would love to keep supporting businesses in town, but they have to provide some kind of value for the product they charge for. And kings view definitely isn't doing that. read more

I was visiting a friend on the Big Island for Thanksgiving and we decided to take a little trip around the island Friday and Saturday. Found this little place on our way to one of my favorite spots. OMG there's probably not enough space here for all the accolades I would give this wonderful little café. I've eaten in four and five star restaurants all over the world and meals by some of Hawaii's finest chefs. I don't think any of them could beat this. The freshest mahi-mahi I've ever had unless it came right off the dock. Fabulous wonderful fresh greens and perfect sticky rice. The portion Was way too much for me to eat in one sitting! The ladies that run it were so sweet, which made this experience even better. Total aloha from start to finish! And the prices were beyond reasonable, especially for the meal. read more

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I had a great experience with this company. We did not go here for pizza. We came here because it was Sunday and the shaved ice place was closed. They offered shaved ice here but I personally didn't order it. I don't think that's their speciality. We had a 11 & 9 year old with us and they were happy with them. I was happy with my Piña Colada. There is also a restroom here. Single person but definitely not a lot of places to use the restroom on this highway. A lot of them are closed to public use which is rare. Should come here for pizza sometime. They looked and smelled delicious. read more

Kings View Cafe - Piña colada smoothie - Cafes Near Me - Kapaau, Hawaii

Don't know about the food Called in an order & was told 10 minutes 30 minutes later & I'm still waiting Update Food ordered was good Just need to be upfront on the wait time read more

Kings View is our go-to anytime we're in North Kohala, whether we're staying awhile or just passing through. We enjoy the food, sitting on the lanai with Kamehameha watching over us from across the street. The service is always friendly, food is cooked fresh and it's a great spot to stretch your legs and soak in some important local history. Pro-tip: If you're on mainland time, getting take-out or just super hungry, call your order in before you arrive, because it can take awhile to make everything to order (most locals do the call-ahead/ take-out option). The pizzas are great, sandwiches tasty and the burgers are top notch, made with local beef. It is as good as it sounds, so try the Mac'n'cheese burger if you're REALLY hungry and feeling indulgent, but be careful not to hurt yourself like my husband nearly did- haha!! Of course, you won't want to forget dessert! We love their pies, but everyone leaving with ice cream cones looked pretty satisfied too. We're usually on a low-key itinerary when we're that direction, but it is perfect post-hiking fuel. Gve it a try! read more

Kings View Cafe - Chicken bacon ranch melt with cheese fries - Cafes Near Me - Kapaau, Hawaii

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We love this place! They are amazing! Way better service than ice cream than the place down the road!

First time when we came I had thoroughly enjoyed mango icecream with real mango chunks in it. It's right across the street and also shares the space with little gift shop. We tried grilled mahi mahi with two scoops of rice and regular fries this time. I must say it's the simplest yet perfectly flavorful preparation I was looking forward to eat. Wife despises fries but she munched on them today. They were right amount of crispy and not refried. The fish was just of the grill fresh and flaky. We went all the way up to drive through rainforest and pretty ranches of Hawaii. The best part of having a plantation style places like these is you get to enjoy those sporadic rains while sitting in verandah. On our way back to Kona we stopped again this time enjoying Kona coffee and Mac nut ice cream. Few light showers and light spray on our sweaty faces in addition to the icecream worked magic. While monsoon season is ongoing in Mumbai(July), Hawaii which is so much like those western ghats of india threw us back a decade. All my monsoon dates had at least one that had icecream and rain combo :) Those who are reading review and belong to western part of India - shout out if you have ever enjoyed icecream/coffee in monsoons with your date !! read more

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We had four pizzas in celebration of a friend's achievement, and every style was wonderful. Not sure which was the best, since they were all great. (Maybe the chicken pesto?!) read more

We came here for lunch to meet up with family. Great sandwiches and milkshakes! The portions are huge! My mom and I shared the pastrami sandwich with fries. We could not eat anything for the rest of the day because we were that full. Tasty sandwich, crispy fries and the lilikoi milkshake was very good. would return next time I'll be in Kohala. read more

Nice! I had the fish sandwich and loved it. The pizza is also delicious. I think they make their own sauce. The bread they use is eally chewy and perfect texture. read more

Okay place to stop and have a bite to eat. Nothing is memorable for me or for my family. People were nice though. Food is average at best. Ambiance is okay - we sat outside. Ample seating. Bathroom was very clean :) read more

I mentioned to my friend and her husband that I never been past Waimea on my previous trips to the Big Island. And so we went. That northern strip from Honoka'a to Kapaau, that northern coast area towards Pepekeeo and Hilo, where I don't usually see. A bunch of us decided to take a road trip to celebrate my birthday day and drive the scenic roads while playing Pokémon Go. It was a fun fantastic time to spend my birthday. We ended up here at King's View Cafe for a late lunch. We lost track of time and ended up coming here past 2:45pm. We definitely beat the lunch crowd for sure, where there was just 3 people ahead of us. The restaurant was basically empty and we got a good table to enjoy our food after being on the road for 4 hours starting from Waimea. One item caught my eye was this mac & cheese cheese burger. It sounded strange but it sounded perfect. You normally don't see mac & cheese as a topping for a typical cheese burger. And so, I definitely decided on that one for lunch. They also serve alcohol here, which is awesome. So my lunch here consists of the aforementioned Mac and cheese cheese burger with French fries. And a Kona longboard beer for the drink of choice. The restaurant itself wasn't small but wasn't large either. Had enough space to hold about 30 people at any given time, But with Covid and stuff, it helps to have people spread out if you can. The restaurant itself is clean and well maintained for sure. The mac & cheese Cheese burger is possibly their signature item on the menu. I think it's the popularity that drives people here. The overall experience here at the Kings View Cafe here in Kapaau, HI was nice, cozy, friendly, and quiet. It was nice to have a beer, especially on your actual birthday, which is what I did. Spending it with friends is a good thing too. The service here was good and fast, although typical and friendly too. I was glad that they didn't check ID when I ordered the alcohol. I guess I look that old already. It sucks lol but what can you do? For the most part though, the experience here at the King's View Cafe took about an hour before we headed back on the road slow boating back to Waimea for the night. The pretty cool thing is the famous original King Kamehameha I statue that was literally just across the street. I decided to take a look-see before ordering lunch at the King's view Cafe. For the food though, the pairing of an epic cheese cheeseburger and a beer was delicious and definitely worth it for the birthday lunch. I enjoyed my meal here and definitely a great place for a meal while being adventurous around the northern end of the Big Island. If you're ever around the area of northwest arm of the Big Island, consider coming here for your lunch or dinner. Best to have alcohol or a cold drink with your meal. Kings View Cafe is located at 54-3897 Akoni Pule highway in Kapaau, Hawaii. They're literally across the street from the original King Kamehameha I statue, a tourist iconic site that usually draws a small crowd. They accept major credit cards as well as cash. It was pretty cool that they didn't ask for identification when I ordered my alcohol with my meal. As far as parking goes, there's very limited parking available, maybe up to 5-7 slots at any given time for customers to dine here. Best bet would be to get a rental car, as with the Hele On Bus service, I'm not sure they come this way. Might need to check with them before committing your travel plans. For me though, I enjoyed my time here with friends, excellent Mac and cheese cheeseburger with fries. And the beer was great, especially celebrating my birthday here. If you are road tripping on the big island and want a feel good meal, consider coming through here and stop by the King's View Cafe in Kapaau. You can see the king Kamehameha statue across the street too. Worth the drive? Yes! 4.5 stars for the overall experience. 5.0 stars for the food. 4.0 stars for the friendly service. 4.0 stars for the ambiance. 3.0 stars for the prices, even if it is because of inflation v.2022. Support local! B+ read more

Good food, BUT... 1st: We had to wait for 25-30 minutes for our food, had our friends order right after us and their food finally arrived we had already finished eating. 2nd: Half of the menu was out. The rice on half of the menu was "out" even though there was a store down the street. Had my friends order a meal just because it included a salad just for them to tell us they ran out! Why even have it on your menu if it's not going to be available half of the time. 3rd: It felt like we were the employees. We had to clean the tables, even to the point where we had to help them fill up their water jugs. It was disappointing. read more

Ordered 3 pizzas for dinner. I wasn't the one to pick up so I won't review that experience. However the pizzas are top tier! Omg every bite was bursting with flavors on every level. I had a craving for pizza the last few weeks and I'm this place quenched that thirst. read more

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Great ice cream with special Hawaiian flavors! I had the Kona coffee flavored "Kona Mudd Pie," and it was marvelous! A couple behind us got shave ice and it was huge! A rewarding stop after hiking the breathtaking Pololu Valley to the black sand beach and back. read more

Kings View Cafe - A view of king Kamehameha from King's View Café. Who would've thought? #dadjokes - Cafes Near Me - Kapaau, Hawaii

Still a great little place to eat. The pastrami......oh, my, the pastrami. The veggie pizzas are amazing, ask for your crust to be a little thinner and it's heaven. The ice cream is so generous and good. read more

We went on a trip around the big island to see everything and Aunt Becky recommended we get ourselves some Malasadas . Omg greatest thing ever. Sweet donuts galore. Oh my everyone was nice and service was super quick. Obviously the views all around the big island are amazing. I'll never forget this place.. read more

We had been hiking all day and were exhausted and hungry. I am so glad that we spontaneously stopped at Kings View Cafe. I ordered a tuna melt and chips. My husband had a veggie sandwich and a side salad. I should have taken a picture to post here. Lunch was delicious. ALSO, the ice cream looked great, but I was too full for dessert. We will go back tomorrow or the next day before going home. I have to try it. The young woman and the counter greeted us in such an friendly manner. I do not want to forget to mention that. It's so important to walk into a restaurant or store and feel welcomed. In addtion, There are a lot of interesting photos on the wall of a celebration of some sort. I would like to find out what they are about. This is one thing that I love about Hawaii; there are many old ceremonial traditions that are followed. There is so much to learn here. read more

Best French fries!!!!! Pizzas are yum, burgers, smoothies, ice cream....but my favorite are the fries . Employees are friendly, love the vibe out here and the beautiful view of Long Kamehameha the great :-) read more

This is one of those hidden gems everyone finds once in a blue moon when you least expect it. It is located in a small town atmosphere with solid Hawaiian food, such as the Mahi-mahi burger, bacon macaroni hamburger loaded with everything. I can't imagine a better meal on this cloudy day. I wish I could take this restaurant to the mainland, where it would certainly have an appeal among Angelenos and those wishing they were in Hawaii. read more

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Always been great! They have a good menu selection but we live close and when we have a taste for pizza this is where we go.

The food is fantastic, the service is pleasant and attentive, and the ambiance is homey and welcoming, sometimes crowded on busy days. Their Pizzas and Ice Creams / Shakes are the real deal and a fantastic option. read more

We got here looking for a nice brunch, but we were met with a bad tempered cashier. Only AFTER we all ordered and she gave us our change and receipt, the cashier told us that the indoor seating was closed. Outside there were two chairs and a table soaked in rain. We asked why and she said very rudely, "Because it is Thanksgiving and we're closing soon." We had called ahead and they said they close at 4. We got there at one. We even said that we could clean our own table, but she said we had to sit outside so we went across the street for a great meal with friendly service at half the price! This could've gone much better if she was kinder about it, but I guess three hours is too short for a brunch. read more

We stopped here to stretch our legs and take in the sights. Very, very small town vibe but it was a great place. We had a late breakfast so we're too hunger but had an ice cream. The Kona mud pie ice cream was amazing. Definitely worth eating. Unfortunately we were not hungry but the food looked amazing. You can tell it is a good place because plenty of locals were ordering food. And it looked good. We regret not ordering takeout and eating it later. read more

Very good food, husband had fish plate & I had chicken sandwich with fries. Clean restaurant, good food, big portions & ice cream looked delicious. Right across the street from the statue of King. read more

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While on a road trip to the North end of the Big Island, my family and I stopped in here for lunch on a Friday around 1pm. The place is located next to the big green historic Bond Library building with plenty of on and off street parking. The cafe was busy with lots of folks eating lunch but no one in line ordering when we walked in. My daughters each ordered a 7" pizza while my wife and I ordered one to split. As they are made fresh, we had to wait 20 minutes for them to come. In the interim, we wandered across the street to see the King Kamehameha statue and senior center. Our favorite of the three pies was the Mac and cheese pizza with pesto. Tasted wonderful and was quite filling. The pepperoni pizza was almost as good with the Kaula Pork pizza our least. Not that it was bad but we would have preferred pizza sauce instead of bbq sauce on it. Maybe we should have ordered the Hawaiian pizza instead. The pies are a good size for one but a little small to share. They have two larger sizes if you are hungry and looking to share. The staff working here were friendly. While eating our pizza, we could hear them singing along to the songs on the radio in the kitchen having fun. Their dining room is a good size and nicely decorated with a clean restroom in the back corner. Well worth a visit if you are in the area. read more

Great spot with a great menu! Food was Ono and service was friendly! I ordered the Hot Pastrami and it didn't disappoint!

Our hamburgers were absolutely amazing. Great flavor perfectly cooked fries. Winner winner

Came here after getting a rec from locals (our Zipline guide) and so glad we did! I tried her rec which was the Rosemary Gorgonzola Pizza ... one of the best white sauce pizza's I've ever had! My husband had the Meat Lovers and he truly enjoyed it! The crust was soft and not too thin but not soggy and the toppings abundant. Will definitely be a go to next time we are on that side of the island! read more

Came to this place on a recommendation from Koloa utv. Was crazy hungry from our Utv tour. Great time there and the food here was delightful. Super full as we begin packing up. Thank you. Will come again. read more

Kings View Cafe - Pesto veggie melt - Cafes Near Me - Kapaau, Hawaii

Love the chill vibe, mango smoothies are delish and you cannot forget the cookies (literally the size of your head) - also, they have the BEST potato salad. Definitely worth a stop if you're passing through! read more