Looking for a malasadas place before our flight back to the mainland and Yelp led us here…read more It's in a food court area in a nondescript area behind a gas station. Lots of free parking and tables to eat at in an open air area with ample seating, but it's hot inside (though there are fans). The place seems catered to locals more than tourists. Service was perfectly fine and cordial. Got there around noon and many things were already sold out. Was able to get a regular malasada (4 out of 5) and an ube malasada (5 out of 5). The real standout was their Reese's peanut butter cup donut - so unique and delicious! Would return again to try other flavors (but would have to come early!).

They have good Donuts just not that great of service but maybe I expect too much!…read more As a business owner myself I take Pride in the customer experience, I feel as if some business can care less about this.

Thank you, Yelp, for helping us plan our Kona trip! First stop for us, fresh off the plane, was…read moreLele's bakery for their sweets, especially the Ube Cinnamon Roll and Ube Cookie. Both were incredibily delicious, satisfying that Ube sweet tooth. The food and hospitality are well worth the stop! While we were there, we chatted with the owner Kai. He was so friendly and willing to share tips and recommendations to enhance our island stay! We took him up on some recs, including breakfast spots in Waikoloa! Thank you, Kai!

Lele did her thing with this!…read more The three things we tried were fresh & tasted amazing. Atmosphere was relaxing, staff were very friendly, & plenty of parking. My 1st born is coming here to eat as soon as he/she grows teeth! This place is a must go!

Super cute coffee place in Kona! We went here early in the morning around 7:30 a.m…read more I got the hot latte with local Kona espresso. It was +$2 for the Kona-specialized espresso, but I wanted to try the local coffee beans. We got the loaded spam musubi to split. It was more than enough for two people. In my opinion, it looked like a giant sushi roll. Service was pretty quick. Outdoor seats were a delight.

Cute little coffee shop with some fun items to browse while you wait. I ordered the brown sugar…read morelatte and it was delicious! They didn't have almond milk, but the oat milk worked just fine. My only small complaint is that the biggest size still felt pretty small. Otherwise, really cute spot and a great coffee stop!

Kona Coffee & Tea easily gets 5 stars from me!…read more I don't even drink coffee, but when in Rome, I break the rules... I sampled Kona coffee from several different places while on the island, and the coffee here was hands down my absolute favorite. Their prices are very reasonable compared to the heavy tourist areas, and the quality is amazing. They roast everything on site and grind it fresh right in front of you, the whole place smells sooo good the moment you walk in. On top of the incredible drinks, the service was fast, efficient, and super friendly. You can also buy bags of their 100% Kona coffee right in the shop to take home with you, I actually bought several bags to bring back and give as gifts to family and friends. I loved everything about this spot!

Kona Coffee & Tea really makes it a point to articulate that their coffee is 100% Kona coffee. For…read morethat reason, some of their drink offerings are priced accordingly, with a 12 oz medium pour over costing $10. Unless you're a coffee connoisseur, you may want to skip the pour over for something a bit less special to save yourself a few dollars. The coffee was fine, but my unrefined palette was not able to fully appreciate the cup of brew. In terms of atmosphere, Kona Coffee & Tea has plenty of seating outdoors around the porch and a few high tables indoor, where they have AC blasting at full strength. They have free Wi-Fi available as well, so I saw a lot of people posting up on their laptops. Parking is plentiful and easy to find since this coffee spot is located in a strip mall. If you have a discerning palette for the subtle flavors that show up in different coffee beans, you will definitely want to stop by for a cup.

Ono! Dare I say the best shortbread I've ever had? Even better than Honolulu cookie company and…read moreKelley's. The texture is just out of this world - it's butter yet has a little bit more an 'airy' crumby texture. A friend so kindly visited and shipped these to me as a gift. There hasn't been a single miss, but I haven't eaten all the cookies yet. The ube shortbread is in the top for me for sure though. The only downside is that even though there's a 'legend' in the box, but I can't really tell which cookie is which ha.

Thanks to Dana I was able to place an order for their fabulous cookies. Chocolate chip is my…read morefavorite so I ordered only that flavor. To me you just can't beat their crispy rich goodness. I'm pretty sure I could eat half a bag at one sitting with cold milk. Like how the interior of the store is uncluttered to help you focus on what you want and need to take home to share with friends and family. They even have cookies for dogs.

I wish there was a spot like this on O'ahu! Arise Bakery and Cafe is such a gem in Kona. The…read moreaesthetics of this spot is top notch. I was on PTO but being in this space made me want to grab my laptop and get some work done. It's also just such a great spot to sit and chat with friends over coffee and pastries. I got one of their seasonal drinks, a brown sugar maple latte. My friend got their Americano and she's very much a black coffee kinda girl but after a sip of my latte she said "I get it". Clean bathrooms, lots of tables and places to sit. I haven't tried any of their food food, but their pastries are top notch. There's even a keiki zone and was very kid friendly!

Arise Bakery I love…read moretheir sourdough loaves, and the ambiance gets all five stars! It's a great spot to enjoy pastries and drinks or even settle in and get a little work done. I ordered the Pumpkin Spice Matcha, which was tasty, and the Brown Sugar Shaken Espresso with Tiramisu Cold Foam, which was absolutely decadent. They also offer a full selection of alternative milks. We visited on a Saturday in the mid-afternoon, and most of the pastries were already gone. They're usually well-stocked at the farmers markets, though, so that's another option. One downside: If you're buying at the farmers markets, be sure to bring cash. They don't accept electronic payments, which is always disappointing. I never seem to have cash on hand, so I've only purchased from the bakery itself. Beautiful space, delicious drinks, and sourdough worth coming back for!

Stopped by to get a morning coffee on our way back to our resort. I Decided to order the Lave…read morelatte. Hands-down, the best drink. It had an ice cream scoop over the espresso and it was the best combo over ice. There's plenty of seating in the front with views of the ocean. They also have a courtyard with patio seating. They offer to go breakfast items.

Nice little place to get some great coffee in the morning and just sit on a covered deck facing the…read moreocean. It is a great way to start your day. They have a large selection of pastries which all looked delicious for a reasonable price. I opted for the $8.50 Ham, Egg & Cheese on a croissant. The disappointment was within the croissant as there was 1 smaller slice of ham, 1 smaller slice of cheese, and little egg. It was basically an expensive croissant. I went back to the kitchen but no one was there and the line for the other help was super long. Otherwise the scenery and coffee is great!

I was so excited to try this place, and the excitement was definitely earned! We decided to stop in…read morefor dinner. There are so many yummy things on the menu that it was so hard to decide, but I decided on a crunch wrap and my husband ordered a burger. First off, I love how the restaurant is set up with almost food-truck atmosphere and outdoor seating. That's so perfect for such a wonderful area and beautiful weather. The two employees working, which I believe are the owners, were super nice and genuinely happy to help us. I ended up asking a few more questions while we waited for our food, and they were very helpful. Due to their input, I ended up also getting a cheesecake slice (yum) and dole whip (for the first time, and holy *!+$! it was sooo good I've been dreaming about it since!). Our food was available pretty quickly, and it looked amazing! My husband greatly enjoyed his burger, which is saying something since he's all about veggie burgers now (recent convert to vegetarian, so still extremely discerning). My crunch wrap was AMAZING! Everything about it was so good. The dipping sauce was fantastic, and I would have that for virtually every meal if I could. The crunch wrap was perfectly hot and full of all sorts of yummy! The tortilla was toasted well and wasn't just a boring white tortilla: I'm pretty sure it was a wheat tortilla with a great flavor. I wish I lived closer. I'd be here all the time. Until then, I'll wear my merch with pride and continue dreaming about dole whip and crunch wraps!

Macvegan breakfast sandwich - 3/5 - the vegan cheese had a weird flavor to it, but other than that,…read moreit's like a normal breakfast sandwich (but vegan)! Jackfruit nachos - 4/5 - hefty bowl of jackfruit nachos with lots of toppings! The bbq jackfruit was very good, it's on the sweet side but that's how bbq sauce is. More vegan queso would have been nice too as it kind of got overwhelmed by the other flavors. Kona sunset drink - 4/5 - very pretty drink and not too sweet Cashew cheesecake - 3/5 - super dense dessert. Also not too sweet but had kind of a weird cashew flavor to it. Not sure what it is, but overall, not bad!

I am editing my previous review because the response to my complaint from the managers was…read moreincredible. Their customer service reply really made up for the previous experience with their staff and they ensured me they would address the issue with their team. :) Old review: I visited the Gypsea Gelato in Kona today and was extremely disappointed with the service. I ordered a single scoop child's cone and was told "We only have our Ube waffle cones, we are out of the rest... but don't worry they don't really taste like ube". I said ok, that should be fine since my daughter wants a cone. When I get to the register, after they had already filled her cone, I was told the price was $8.50 for the child's size ice cream and charged an additional $3 for their "specialty cone". Prior to choosing the cone, I was not told anything about it costing $3 additional dollars. Nor that a kids size scoop for that cone would be $8.50 when it should usually be $4.99. So I paid $11.50 for a child's ice cream. When I brought my concern up to the 3 teenagers working there, they all made me feel as though I was in the wrong for not knowing my child's cone would be $11.50. One of the staff checked to see if there was a price on the front of the sample cone thinking she could rub that in my face but there was no price shared. So, I had literally no way of knowing how much I would end up paying until it was too late and no apology or kindness was shown whatsoever. Another staff member said "we aren't in charge of what they give us"... and to that I say, that doesn't absolve you from sharing the price of this speciality option -which again, was the only cone option offered. Had I known I would be paying $11.50 for a child's cone, we would have happily ordered the $4.99 cup. I'd appreciate if the manager would get in touch with me -not so much for the outrageous cost but more for the fact that their staff provided such poor service in not sharing the price, and not trying to kindly resolve the issue.

There is usually a line into this spot. We went here for an after dinner treat. I had a small with…read moreKona Coffee and Lilikoi. My husband had raspberry and Lilikoi. There's no seating inside, but they have some picnic tables outside and cushions on the stone wall.

Great place for organic produce. I especially loved the bagged greens that are ready for a tossed…read moresalad, curry mixes, ready made deli food, holistic supplements, snacks, bulk items, canned cat food, etc.

I know it's not everyone's favorite type of grocery store but for us being conscious with a…read moreyoungster the organic options are a must. Service was great and we were asked by 3 different people if we needed help along with how we were doing there. The store is extremely clean and organized. Definitely a 5 star experience if you're a crunchy family like we attempt to be. Definitely the store we will shop at whenever we are in the area.