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    Kings View Cafe

    4.0 (265 reviews)
    Closed 10:30 am - 7:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Seven inch pizza
    Deb K.

    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!

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

    Me and Passionfruit Pina Colada / Mango Margarita
    Denise F.

    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!!

    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.

    Large menu above front door
    David M.

    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!

    Piña colada smoothie
    Ryan B.

    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.

    Chicken bacon ranch melt with cheese fries
    Cara C.

    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!

    Cheese pizza. Get it
    Jacob P.

    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.

    They prep everything fresh
    Kashyap J.

    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 !!

    A view of king Kamehameha from King's View Café. Who would've thought? #dadjokes

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

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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.

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

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

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    Chaba’s Joy Cafe - Thai iced tea and Pho

    Chaba’s Joy Cafe

    4.6(19 reviews)
    0.0 mi

    Nice little take out place with Thai food, fresh salads and crepes. We stopped by after going to…read morePololu hike. The location is amongst other eating places. Well to be sought out though. The lady makes the food as it is ordered. Smells so good. We waited while she cooked a phone order to go. My daughter ordered the chicken salad- very fresh and tasty. It came with a house dressing. Good choice says my daughter.

    This place is absolutely delightful! It's a tiny "hole in the wall" type take out spot, located in…read morethe big rainbow building (attached to the L&L BBQ). The food is absolutely delicious, fresh and authentic!!! When we arrived 25 minutes before closing, we were greeted warmly and there was just one sweet woman doing everything! We had a big order, but she started cooking and gave us our food as it came out. She insisted we just go eat and not worry about paying til later. ;) She was amazing to watch, as it feels like watching mama cooking in the kitchen at home. Probably the best Pad Thai I have ever had and the summer rolls were so fresh and soooo yummy that I ordered 2 more rolls to take home after scarfing the first one! I also bought the last 2 two packages of her homemade almond cookies. Can't wait to try them! As we were leaving she handed me a big bag of fresh lychee fruit, and said, "Share with your family." So sweet!!!! I can't highly recommend this place for a wonderful, quick, super fresh and tasty meal cooked by the sweetest woman! Definitely will be back again when we visit. Two big thumbs up for down home charm and oh-so ONO food!

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    Chaba’s Joy Cafe - Chicken salad.... very fresh and tasty with the house dressing.

    Chicken salad.... very fresh and tasty with the house dressing.

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    Surf Camp Coffee - Smoked Salmon Toast

    Surf Camp Coffee

    4.5(73 reviews)
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    I love the Surf Camp cafe in Niu Valley on Oahu, so I had to visit the Big Island location in…read moreWaimea! This coffee shop is located in a small plaza with a pizza place, taco spot, and Merriman's. The plaza itself has plenty of parking even when it's on the busier side on a weekend morning, so it's not hard to find a spot. Inside the cafe, there's a retail section that sells clothing and small goods, and a separate side to place your order and sit and enjoy your drink. The interior is bright and welcoming with a minimalist vibe, and even when we visited on a weekend morning, it was easy to find seating either indoors or outdoors. Service was wonderful -- we were helped promptly by staff, and my drink came out quickly. I got the black sesame latte with a chocolate chip cookie. I thought my drink was perfect, as the flavor of the black sesame was nutty, pleasant, and just the right amount of sweetness paired with the espresso. The cookie was on the softer/puffier side, and although it's not my preferred texture, it wasn't too bad! To sum up, I really enjoyed dropping by to get coffee here, and I feel like the quality of the drinks at Surf Camp is consistent across their different locations. I'll definitely come back if I ever find myself on Big Island for another trip!

    This spot was perfect!! Came here expecting to just grab and coffee and go but we stayed to enjoy…read morethe beautiful store. The shop had a very minimalistic design with the perfect touches of Hawaii that made it such a relaxing and homey place to have breakfast. There's both indoor and outdoor seating, which wasn't super crowded on a Saturday brunch time. I got the cucumber bagel and black sesame latte. I loved the crunchiness of the cucumbers and you can tell they care about the quality of their ingredients. The ricotta was the perfect touch and brought everything together for a simple and filling breakfast. I love black sesame, so it was such a nice surprise to see they had a latte on the menu. I liked the nuttiness of the sesame, but the coffee was more on the bitter side. Such a cute shop that is the perfect addition to Waimea town. I would definitely recommend coming here for food and to check out the shop!

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    Tortoro here's too?!? Awwww

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    Avocado toast, ricotta toast

    Surf Camp Coffee - Gorgeous patio outside seating

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