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Loved by the Sun

4.5 (74 reviews)
Closed 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Updated 3 weeks ago

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Happy hour specials
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Original Acai Bowl
Hiilei W.

I got the large acai bowl and it's cheaper if you pay cash ($18.25). A bit on the pricey side but very delicious! Nice service, super cute menu, I'll definitely be back to try something else

Acai Berry as base and added strawberries and almond butter.
Jessica C.

Acai consistency was more watered down. More like a smoothie consistency. I added strawberries, and would think they would be fresh but they were frozen. Great service but wouldn't come back here.

Kalyn C.

Great spot if you're looking for a smoothie bowl with lots of diverse options! Their bowls all have a healthy spin too with fresh ingredients like ginger, tumeric, bee pollen, etc. My monkey bowl was a bit toooo ginger for my liking haha since i was craving more of a decadent type bowl, however it was still a nice spot to grab for an afternoon snack!

Love Bowl
Kazemaru Y.

They got a great menu for a beach picnic; freshly pressed juices, smoothies, Acai bowls, sandwiches and my favorite rice, beans and veggies; Love Bowl. Service is always super good, friendly, fast and attentive. I never hesitate to go here cos the vibe always good. The ambiance of food made with love is felt -

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Colleen R.

Love love love! Had an acai bowl and been craving one every day since the first time i tried it. I got a classic acai bowl which had granola, peanut butter, banana, honey, chia seeds, and blue berries. So simple yet so delicious - you can tell they make their food with love. So perfect for a hot summer day. Lots of different healthy food options from smoothies, juices, smoothie bowls, salads, and toast. So glad i came across Loved by the Sun! Definitely stop by if you are in Hilo.

Rebecca B.

I love this place. It is my favorite place to go after a nice long walk in the Japanese Gardens. Whether it's the Heartbeet or the Mermaid Juice with the fresh Acai Bowls, I am never disappointed. The staff is so friendly and kind they greet you with a smile and are always happy to have a conversation. I have to be honest, I haven't tried anything else but the wonderful blend of peanut butter, macadamia nuts, honey, and bee pollen because it is so delicious. I visit the island frequently to stay for long stints of time with family and one of the gals said you are here so much you really should sign up for rewards. There is nothing but Ohana here and it shows. The presentation of the juices and bowls also shows all the love they have for their food and their guests. I look forward to seeing you all in December!

Written on my return reciet. I took offense, I am a believer of love kindness and honesty.

Beware about the loyalty program!!It seems like a scam!Over the last year I've spend over 100$every visit.I was building up points&1 of my previous visits in Jan,I was told I received my 33 points needed to receive$10 off.I was told it never expires.I live over 1.5hrs away.So I don't visit all the time.I came back in Mar,I was told that the$10 was no longer available,the loyalty program went up.The young lady said it was the policy and could not change it.I mentioned to the young lady that I was told it never expires.& if I had earned*10 dollars then I should be able to use it since it never expires.Her response was unkind and a bit nasty,w/dirty looks.Saying it's the owners rule not mine.It was such an incredibly rude tone&look,that I decided to put back my order,I had not finished paying yet.I asked for my receipt and then I took time to tell her why I returned my order.Asked for the owners contact&name,I explained I was contacting owner regarding the 10$credit only not the young girls unfavorable response.I was honest with her directly &I said it with kindness. I thanked her for listening before leaving. She asked what is was she had done&admitted that she was frustrated with my questions.I felt we had a productive conversation&no hard feelings.THEN I read my return receipt&this is what was written to me(posted in the pic section&at the end of post labeled***) I was shocked,never spoke w/the owner.I'm all about love,kindness,&gratitude&it didn't begin in25:)I was just born that way.So to whom ever wrote me on my receipt no worries.SO JUICY HAWAII right around the corner from you is happy to have my business,&a bonus:all the ingredients posted on the bottles as required by the health department!:)I 100%recommend So Juicy Hawaii made in Hawaii by Hawaiians!Organic too.Many Alohas.just remembered when I givted LBTS the most beautiful biggest avos. I'm a sharer!Also just an fyi for the receipt note writter.A loyalty program that is publicly advertised is a consumers right,not a privilage!Otherwise it is called false advertisement&is concidered fraud/theft if not honored.We as customers have something called consumers rights!Hopefully you will comunicate with a customer before judging and writing rude responses.I certainly did not appreciate it.Be well and Aloha! *This is what the receipt said.. ***ReturnHEART OPENER-$13.50Reason: The Loyalty Program is a Privilege, not a right. If you would have expressed your disapointment in a way that was not volatile we could have offered to honor the $10 reward even though we have been telling our regular customers about this change for over 30 days. Your money is not welcomed here, its 2025, choose kindness. Mahalo :)**** end of receipt message.Ask yourself, how would this type of message affect you if it was written to you& is this a company you want to support?Especially if your like me, so far from volatile it's polar opposite.Hope this post helps:) mahalos ****update after owner replied**Appreciate the full refundmahalos! 2 clarify some things.I earned the reward that never expires. I was told deffinatively that I was not going to recieve the$10.I returned my order because of your employees response to my inquiry of how its possible to deny my earned reward.Not because you raised your loyalty program.I do not have any feelings about your new policy change in general.Other than not honoring the rewards that had been previously earned.I was clear about my intention to speak with the owner about having the company honor the earned reward,&only that.I would have never mentioned the poor exchange I had experienced with your employee.I had discussed it with her directly in which I felt she was receptive,&respectful,this is why I thanked her for hearing me out.I felt no need to discuss it further with the owner,it was between her and I.ONLY after reading the refund receipt I felt as tho I had been mislead with false adversement.As well as feeling falsely accused of being volatile and implying that I do not choose kindness.Whom ever wrote the note telling me that my money is not welcomed is not the same as saying you don't want to profit off of a dissatisfied customer.Hoping when you say"we"all need to take responsibility that you are referring to your employees responses.I dont want to assume that you the owner sanctioned the message written to me on my refund receipt?In the case you did approve it or write it, then you also hold the responsibility.I take full responsibility of of being a kind person that behaves and treats others with dignity and grace.It would have been wonderful to have resolved this person to person, and kept it between business and consumer.I hold responsibility for submitting my review as well.Aloha to you, appreciate that you honored the$10, in the form of a full refund that resulted in an additional$4 off for the drink my friend had already opened. Mahalo& be well

Great acai bowls and beet salad as always. I love the dressing and the macadamia nuts on top of the salad.

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Sydni K.

Loved by the Sun is one of those food establishments that you feel good about eating at. The workers are friendly, and the food is delicious and healthy. There is limited parking on the same street that it's on, unless you park along Kamehameha Avenue. Nonetheless, the parking game is worth it for this food. I called in my order because I was unsure how crowded this place would get. I ordered the beet salad and a super cosmic acai bowl. The beet salad was so yummy! It had a lot of different toppings and crunchy textures. There were beets (of course), feta, Mac nuts, cucumbers, and onions on the salad. I think the Mac nuts added a nice crunch. It also had balsamic dressing, which was perfect. The super cosmic bowl was super yummy too. We ordered a big size to share, and the thing was huge! I didn't know that you are allowed to choose your base, so I went with the regular acai. I think you can choose from one of the smoothie flavors as your base. The cosmic bowl had the most interesting toppings I've ever had on an acai bowl, but the mix of flavors and textures made the bowl perfect. It had cacao nibs, goji berries, peanut butter, hemp seeds, and more. The acai was pretty good, but more on the watery side. It might've been because I waited some time to eat it, and it was previously frozen, since we called in our order. I would definitely recommend this place for a refreshing meal when in Hilo!

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Great juice! And Ash was delightful, giving us suggestions for our day in Hilo... truly living aloha!

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New beautiful location! The owner is super nice. Love the fresh juices! Goddess is my favorite. They have punch cards too!

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Love this place! Super nice staff, quiet environment, free wifi, and delicious healthy smoothies...yes please!

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Kula Shave Ice - The Kula Rainbow

Kula Shave Ice

4.8(432 reviews)
0.1 mi
$$

After stopping by the Farmer's Market across the street, my wife and I walked over to Kula Shave…read moreIce for some shaved ice. As a disclaimer, I'm not the biggest fan of shaved ice because of how sweet the dessert tends to be, and because more often than not, there are a bunch of artificial colors used in the fruit juices. When we looked at the menu, I was impressed and excited to see the emphasis on quality of their ingredients: no artificial flavors or colors, no aspartame, no high fructose corn syrup, and no preservatives. I was sold. Although we were tempted to create our own shaved ice, we ultimately went with "The Local", a soursop and liliko'i combo topped with haupia cream. Between the two flavors, I enjoyed the sour sop side a bit more since it was the one that was less sweet. The cream on top was absolutely delicious, and reminded me of the light and airy frothed milk cream you find on many boba drinks these days. There's a generous amount ladled on top, ensuring you can have some in every bite without having to carefully ration out the cream. Overall, I'm a fan of Kula Shave Ice. Definitely a great dessert to enjoy on a hot day. Worth checking out if you're ever in Hilo.

Wow!!! This place serves awesome shaved ice! You order at the counter. They do not have an indoor…read morespace. You can sit outside on the various benches. We went on a Saturday afternoon after visiting the Hilo Saturday Market. We ordered the Kula Rainbow $12. 10/10 It was delicious. There are public restrooms next door and there is free parking nearby about one block south off on Ponahawai St and Punahoa St. You can also look for street parking. I would definitely return.

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Kula Shave Ice - Half orange and half blueberry

Half orange and half blueberry

Kula Shave Ice - The Hapa (choc, coconut flakes, haupia ice cream) & The Local (love the local - lilikoi, soursop w ice cream

The Hapa (choc, coconut flakes, haupia ice cream) & The Local (love the local - lilikoi, soursop w ice cream

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Keaukaha General Store - condiments

Keaukaha General Store

4.8(35 reviews)
2.1 mi
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When a store is the only game in town for goods near a tourist entry point, one would expect/accept…read morehigh prices. Instead, Keaukaha General Store (within easy walking distance of the Port of Hilo) provided a great selection of sundries, some souvenirs of Hilo, and a small menu of Hawaiian favorite dishes at prices that were the lowest I've seen in Hawaii. My wife and I came here twice: first while walking into town, when we picked up souvenirs and an unexpected loco moco plate. It was a lot less crowded then, with us being the only ones there...allowing us to have a completely different experience. When we came back as we headed back towards the ship, other cruisers from the ship had discovered this place, and were stocking up on various things. It's a large modern space inside, with things organized displayed very neatly. There was no sense I needed to check for expiration dates. There was a portable ATM machine right by the door. A decent selection of alcohol at good prices were displayed (e.g. $8.81 for a bottle of Barefoot Cab or $18.99 for a 12 pack of Budweiser). I took the opportunity to get something I've not seen elsewhere: a bag of dried clams (aka Asari) for $4.19. Ended up finishing it that night...was really good. It has an all day menu, and was able to order a Loco Moco for breakfast. The all beef patty was very thick and dense, definitely from a frozen patty...good for Salisbury steak or Loco Moco, but wouldn't be great for a burger. The brown gravy was served hot and hadn't congealed, and the 1 egg had been cooked over easy, just as requested. It was obviously freshly made. It was packed to-go, with condiments and utensils available near the registers. There wasn't much space to eat inside, but because it wasn't too busy, found a space to sit in the back. I scarfed it down (probably too fast) while my wife finished her shopping. Also in the back, there are gourmet coffee machines and a chest freeze full of hand scoopable ice cream. There is a Pepsi self serve soda machine, along with various sizes of chips. My wife initially bought a couple of t-shirts as requested souvenirs for our travel mates ($25 a piece), and bought another one as we were heading back. On the 1st trip, she also liked a perfume body mist...the tester was the last one so the attendant sold it for half price ($14). For us, she bought a Hilo waterproof sticker for $2.75. And her favorite part of the store was the small portable Pokémon card machine, that dispensed random Japanese Pokémon cards for a quarter. She kept changing out dollars for quarters and ended up getting $5.75 of them...and a couple of them were hollos that we like. They do charge a 3.25% credit card fee, so cash is preferred when possible.

Located on the way to the Hilo beaches and in the industrial area. Here you'll find a small variety…read moreof hot foods, poke and tons of drinks and ice.

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Keaukaha General Store - Dragonfruit pop

Dragonfruit pop

Keaukaha General Store - Outside view

Outside view

Keaukaha General Store - View of port from parking lot

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View of port from parking lot

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