Everything we ordered was top tier. We ordered the Truffle Shrimp, had to order a second round…read morebecause it was THAT GOOD! Seafood Dip, French Onion Soup, Seafood Pasta, & the Pork Chop... SO AMAZINGLY GOOD. Please go and give them a try. Dinner is served 3:30p-6:630p. You will not regret it one bit!

I'm always down to support a local business and the concept sounded unique. The service by the wait…read morestaff was great, but the food was seriously lacking and the guy that came to take our payment was gruff with us. Truffle shrimp: Description - shrimp tossed in fragrant truffle and garlic aioli. Reality - shrimp drowning in garlic aioli and assumed to be unagi sauce on a bed of clover or alfalfa sprouts, no hint of truffle at all. French onion soup: Menu description - deeply caramelized onions in rich beef broth, with toasted baguette and bubbly cheese, served with side of garlic bread. Reality - boiled onions in some basic clear-looking soup. The onions weren't caramelized at all, the soup had no beef flavor, it wasn't that dark amber color characteristic of French onion soup, and it didn't look like a baguette on top, more like the same type bread that was served on the side. Tofu musubi: Menu description - Tofu with garlic chili oil crisp and sprouts wrapped in nori. Reality - The tofu was the most seasoned dish we had, but had no sprouts. Musubeast size Portuguese sausage musubi with egg: Menu description - sliced sausage on rice with egg. Reality - Exactly as stated. However, very little meat compared to rice ratio, and didn't come with the side slaw for the "Musubeast size." Seafood dip: We were the most excited about this one based on the reviews. However, wait staff informed us after ordering that they were out of chips and we could either cancel the order or get it with a side of rice, so we opted for the side rice. Never received the dip. At checkout, granted it was now 10-15 mins after closing at 7pm, a different guy came out to close out our check. We informed him that we didn't receive the dip, he stated they weren't serving the dip because they were out of chips. We reiterated that we had asked for the rice with the dip and didn't receive it. Not that an apology is expected, we understand that sometimes a food item is forgotten or things run out, but he proceeds to say "I guess I'll remove it from your order then." Sounded like he was planning to still charge us for the dip even though he had no intention of serving it AND he knew we didn't receive it? We weren't provided an itemized receipt prior to him just coming to collect the payment, made it feel like they were hoping to get a free 20 bucks off of us. Again, the concept was cool sounding. We were expecting something like elevated musubis with sushi rice, fried rice, or Kim chee fried rice, and a variety of protein/filling options. Or something like a build your own musubi from their list of options. This was not it; the food was lackadaisical and did not meet their menu descriptions. You're better off going 7/11, Kagimoto's, or Earl's. I always like to give restaurants multiple tries before giving a final opinion, but I have no intentions of returning to this one.

The staff here are super friendly, but how can you call yourself a deli when you have 6 sandwiches…read moreand only 2 types of bread? Also, why no entry into the store? There is a table in the doorway where you place your order, and I can see inside there's counter seating, but no one is permitted past the doorway table. Outside there's minimal seating. So I order a turkey sandwich, and there's only 2 choices of bread: sourdough or wheat. When I get the sandwich, it's so small. There's a few slices of deli turkey like you can get from Oscar Meyer, lettuce and tomato. It's a sandwich I could have made. Maybe their other items, smoothies, laulaus, wraps, are better. But as for the "deli" section, it was lacking.

Millie's is one of my go to pre and post beach day place to come. They have the best wraps,…read moresalads, and smoothies. My all time favorite is the Kona mud pie shake but the Li hing mui mango smoothie is a close second. The staff are also friendly and the worker even came out to my truck to hand me my smoothie.

Upbeat service by the staff. This spot is actually a vocational training cafe, being a spot for…read moreinclusivity for those with disabilities. Despite a long wait and line, the staff were comfortably relaxed and full of smiles. I was very happy by their kindness!!! We went with the iconic Dole Whip Pineapple that is a staple of Hawaiian desserts. They had it ready quickly since they had the ice cream machine behind them. Wow, it was very juicy and tangy like the taste of fresh pineapple. It wasn't creamy but more so watery and juicy. Such a quick and yummy sweet treat to cool off with. It was really hot after walking along Rainbow Falls so this convenient spot was across the falls area and there was plenty of parking to park at. There's a beautiful art mural too on the side and it's definitely picture worthy. You can use the restrooms across the cafe at the Arc of Hilo if you come by during their open business hours.

This is a counter service operation with chairs and tables in a cool comfortable breezeway. Tables…read morewere decorated with hibiscus blossoms. The menu features mostly sandwiches and salads around $15, and Dole Whip frozen soft serve. There was a steak entree as a special thought for $17. They said they're introducing a new menu next week. I had mango/pineapple Dole Whip for about $6.50 which was refreshing. Their motto seems to be "good food/great cause" as part of Arc of Hilo, which is "a non-profit organization founded in 1954 that provides support, employment, and community services for individuals with developmental, intellectual, and physical disabilities on Hawaii Island." It was heartwarming to see the employee at the counter really excelling and excited about his job. He was extremely detail oriented. Prices are slightly higher for credit cards. Clientele was a mix of Arc clients, general public, and Arc staff. While I was there somebody (Arc staff?) filmed the counter guy doing a very polished social media promo.

I honestly can't stop thinking about their coffee! I need…read moreto get my own espresso machine. My go-to drink I got 3 days in a row while I was back home was the Iced Breve - espresso with cream, with no sweetener & no added flavor. It was perfect for me. I wish I got the large every day I was there. Because I was busy with things throughout the day. It kept me alert & awake with no crash (which most coffee does to me :( ) - but the breve from here didn't. For those watching their sugar intake, or wanting a keto-friendly drink with a good balance of espresso coffee & cream fat, I highly recommend this. All the other coffee shops I went to while on Oahu, I couldn't find breve on the menu. I first tried this place a while back in 2017, my cousin brought us here. And got the Iced Toddy, cold brewed coffee, which was way too strong for me at that time. We went inside this time, it's a small shop. It's a drive-thru as well, so it's perfect when it's raining out. Service is 5 stars as well. All of the drinks we got were onoliscious, no complaints. I miss this place. I will do my best to make my own at home till I come back. Mahalo & Alohaaa!

10/10 always a must have whenever I'm in Hilo! I always get a peanut butter frappe my favorite!!…read moreAnd a bagel breakfast sandwich! Something about the combo and it being from just cruising it just feels like home in a sense. Also the drive thru aspect is so fun. The baristas/servers are always so nice and have a smile. Can't be in Hilo without just cruising coffee. Also the signature whip cream makes my heart happy.

Great food! Great service! Great getting to know the owners Robyn and Mike!…read more On our first visit to Hilo, coming here was such a great experience into the feel of the community. Robyn and Mike were so hospitable and friendly that we talked about the conversation we had long after we left. The Korean Drama dog was delicious! What started as "let's find a place for a quick bite", turned into way more. If you're in the area and want delicious food that's a local "mom n pop" place, come here! We'll definitely be back

Best hotdog in the island! Loved! Also had katsu & fries! Everything was delicious!…read more Stopped by here to get food to go before we headed to LiliuokalaniPark and Gardens. Service was great! Really friendly people! Asked for reco on what to order & they did not failed. Place is small but cute for some quick photo ops. The cashier set up is very cool looking like a small window! Def will come here when we visit this island again

I Stopped by Anuenue for a bagel and coffee and had a really nice experience. The atmosphere was…read morecalm and comfortable, making it a great spot to slow down for a bit. My coffee was fresh and tasted great, and the bagel hit the spot. I had the "Country Club" bagel. The staff were friendly and welcoming without being overbearing, which added to the laid-back vibe. It's the kind of place where you can enjoy a quiet morning, catch up on some work, or just relax for a few minutes before getting on with your day. Definitely a nice local café to stop into when you're looking for a good cup of coffee and a peaceful place to unwind

I just love Ānuenue on the Bay so much! It's easily my favorite place to grab a drink on the Big…read moreIsland. There are SO many incredible options, from the ube matcha and salted honey matcha to the PB white coffee and strawberries & cream smoothie and honestly, the list could keep going! The staff is incredibly personable and always makes me feel right at home. It's also such a beautiful, cozy space that's perfect whether you want to get some work done or sit and chat with friends. The whole place has such a homey feel, and the views out over the bay are so beautiful. 10/10! I can't recommend this place enough!

This place has the BEST waffles, hands down!!! Made with andagi batter so they're extra crispy and…read moreSO good. Prices are super affordable, and the owners and staff are beyond kind -- seriously some of the nicest people ever. You can feel the love they put into everything. It's mainly takeout, but there are tables inside if you want to eat there. Cannot recommend this spot enough... definitely a must-try!!

The bentos are so good. Best service in hilo. Style of the…read morelayout is perfect. I recommend all tourist to go and try them out its well worth the prices and you get full off of one bento.

This place is quite yummy overall. The staff was also really friendly. We had a few samples…read morebefore i decided on the pumpkin pie flavored gelato. Let me tell you that this was creamy and full of that delicious pumpkin spice fall flavor. Wow wow wow was it fantastic. It was a treat that I devoured. The turkey sandwich was decent. I liked the bread it was served on. The staff toasted it extra like I asked. I enjoyed the crispy edges. I wish it had a pickle and or some slaw. It was 10 a sandwich. We also a cup of vanilla iced coffee that was great. I would definitely recommend the gelato and the coffee. Yum!

This is one of my favorite places on the island! They have a nice selection of FRESH foods. You can…read moreopt for healthy salads or treat yourself with some pastries or gelato. There are also soups & sandwiches which the menu changes frequently. The people working there are amazing - always polite & helpful even when the line gets long. Some of my favorite things are the portobello sandwich, beet salad, root vegetable salad, chocolate chip cookies, & the affogatos! The coffee is really amazing as well!