Wow! We went on a Saturday morning ie 8 am and some of the flavored donuts were already sold out…read more The service was awesome. It is behind the 76 gas station food court area. There is parking and there are plenty of tables to sit & enjoy. There are signs indicating where the food court area is located. It is nice and ample to eat your Malasada or donut. Prices are from $5 to $6 each. We had the Ube 10/10 and Creme Brulee 10/10. I will definitely return.

I stopped by here earlier today with my father for a morning treat. We found Paradise Bakery Hawaii…read moreon Yelp while I was looking for a bakery near Kailua-Kona. This spot is located in a food court area and was actually the only place open when we arrived. Since it is a stall, there is not too much to say other than there were two people working and a large display case filled with donuts, with malasadas in the back. After looking things over I asked if they had a lilikoi circle donut. They did not, but they recommended a strawberry glazed donut with lilikoi filling and I went with that. It came out nicely decorated with a pink glaze and a small dab of cream on top with a butterfly. When I bit into it I was happy with the flavor. The donut itself was light and fluffy and the strawberry glaze was solid. The real standout though was the lilikoi filling, which had that great balance of sharpness and sweetness and paired really well with the donut. My dad ordered a coconut malasada and said it was really good as well. The bottom line for me is that I would head back here again in the future. They had a big selection of donuts, I enjoyed mine, and I would like to try their malasadas next time.

The absolute best bakery on the Kona side of the island. Daily, fresh, yummy goodies that taste…read moreincredible. If you have specific items you love, make sure to preorder for pickup as most everything sells out quickly. Lele's has the island Aloha spirit with the real home town bakery feel, and the staff is super friendly and welcoming. Go in and try something yummy, you'll definitely be back for more...

I almost want to gatekeep this place but it was so busy I'm sure people know about it already!…read more Dropped by on a late Saturday morning, small line inside but by the time we moved up the line was out the door. Everything we tried was delicious! Staff were also so friendly and welcoming. There are a handful of tables and seats inside if you'd like to enjoy food there. Definitely recommend the cinnamon rolls, you won't regret it.

food and drinks - i got the lily special and lox toast. both super good and at a very reasonable…read moreprice! i especially loved the ube cream top on my matcha, not too sweet which i appreciate. service - quick and easy and the baristas were very friendly :) ambiance - super cute indoor/outdoor cafe with ample seating, free wifi, and a drinking water station.

I stopped by here to grab some coffee before going to the beach. I wasn't really sure what to get…read moreand wanted to get something that I don't normally get when I'm back home. The barista recommended me a couple of their lattes. I ended up trying the iced haupia latte I got was $9. There is a nice coconut taste before mixing the drink, but after that, the flavor disappeared, and it just tasted like regular coffee. The staff here was so friendly and I did like the overall feel of the shop. They have both indoor and outdoor seating and it looks like a nice spot for getting work done.There are a couple free parking spots by the coffee shop.

Great Kona coffee in a wonderful casual atmosphere!…read more I had to meet up/interview a potential Big Island candidate in Kailua-Kona and I was basically looking for a casual place where I could meet, enjoy a drink, and have a little bit of conversation. Kona Coffee & Tea was the place of choice here in Kailua-Kona. Located at the Kona Coast Shopping Center, you can find this little coffee shop just next door from KFC. The coffee shop is easy to find, as other business surrounding this business is the KTA Superstore, Hele Gas Station, HFS Federal Credit Union, O'Reilly Auto Parts, as well as many numerous eateries. It was late in the afternoon, so I basically came here for some drinks. I had to try their Kona Coffee, and I must say it did not disappoint! The coffee shop has indoor, as well as covered outdoor seating. The shop does sell some food items, but I did not partake or looked at what they had to offer. There was also coffee shop merchandise, but I did not have time to take a look at what they had to offer. Overall, as great coffee shop and if I'm in the area again, I wouldn't hesitate to stop by for their wonderful coffee.

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.

How have I not know about Mrs Barry's Kona cookies? Is it because I haven't frequented Kona? I've…read morehad several friends and family visit Kona, but no one told me about this place nor have they brought these cookies home for me. Were they gatekeeping this? Well I'm here to share about Mrs Barry's Kona cookies. They have so many different flavors, variety packs, single cookies or u can just get packages of the same flavor. They are located less than 10min away from the Kona Airport. It is very important that you stop here on your way back to the airport.... Or when you first land. Their cookies are flavorful.... They are also crispy... thin crispy goodness. Like no other. Way better than......the other big island cookie place lol The lady behind the counter was very sweet and welcoming. It's a small store so whatever they have there is all they have. So make sure u get your cookie fix while you're in Kona

Cookies=***** 5 stars Service = ***** 5 stars…read moreAmbience could use some cheer. Freshen displays, reorganized visual appeal and glow and display case.

Every time we are in Kona we love to come here for breakfast and coffee…read more Their food and pastries are delicious The atmosphere and ambience is amazing. They have separate spot on 2nd floor for adults only and downstairs kids friendly Definitely recommend

A nice space to do some work as lots of spots to plug in and had free WiFi. Cute ambiance indoors…read morewith plays and cool chairs. Upstairs is adult only so it's a quiet spot I had the chicken and bacon which was a bit salty for my liking. Overall a good spot to have coffee/tea and food items

Nice coffee spot on Alii across from the water. Nice lanai to hang out and enjoy your coffee.read more

Great croissant w/bacon, egg & cheese to start the day. Everything here is good, wish more locals…read morewere here though. We'll keep coming back

After a 20 hour travel day to the Big Island, we landed exhausted, hungry, and honestly a little…read morestressed about how we were going to feed our family that late at night, especially as a vegan family with limited options. We saw that Herbivores was about to close, but the kids really had their hearts set on it. I hesitated to call because I never like arriving right at closing, but I'm so glad I did. When I called, they were incredibly kind and welcoming and told us to come on over, no problem. That simple moment completely changed our night. We rushed from the airport, and when we arrived, Chef Jeffrey and Shawn took such amazing care of us. The food came out quickly, which mattered so much with hungry kids, and everything was absolutely delicious. The Big Mac style burgers and loco moco were exactly what we needed after such a long journey. What truly stood out was the kindness. After our meal, they surprised the kids with free soft serve, and it honestly meant so much. After such a long and tiring day, they did not just serve us dinner, they made us feel welcome, cared for, and part of their ohana. That level of hospitality is something special. You can feel the heart behind this place. If you are on the Kona side and looking for incredible vegan food and genuinely kind people, this is a must visit. We will absolutely be back. Mahalo for turning a stressful night into such a memorable one

We had such a great experience at Herbivores Vegan Cafe. We came in on a Sunday when a big storm…read morehit, and they originally weren't even planning to open--but Chef Jeffery decided to open anyway, and he was running the whole place by himself. Despite everything, he was so kind, welcoming, and genuinely funny. You could tell he really cared about making sure everyone still had a great experience, even under stressful circumstances. It honestly made the whole visit feel extra special. The food was amazing. We had the Big Moke and the burrito, and both were so good. We ended up coming back again later in our trip because we loved it so much. The second time, we got the Caesar salad (which was delicious, though we did feel the extra charge for additional sauce was a bit high), along with the burger again and a smoothie. Overall, such a great experience--amazing vegan food, a welcoming atmosphere, and a chef who truly goes above and beyond. We'll definitely be back!

Our favorite gelato place! The staff is always so friendly and the flavor selection is delicious…read more Perfect location to walk around Kona town while eating your gelato!

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.

We absolutely loved Island Naturals Market & Deli. They had an insane amount of vegan options, and…read moreeverything we tried was so delicious. We got the wraps, coleslaw, and mac & cheese--all were amazing--but the highlight was definitely the vegan carrot cake. It was hands down the best part and so, so good. Whether you're vegan or not, this place is a must. You're getting high-quality ingredients, tons of options, and great food at a really good price. We'll definitely be back!

We stopped by here to do groceries before heading down to the captain cook area for our stay…read more There's lots of organic produce options and some unique local fruits to try. We were able to find almost everything we needed which was great and the staff was helpful with finding some items. Checkout was quick and easy as well.