Makani's Magic Pineapple Shack

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3 years ago

After hiking all day. We wanted something refreshing. Makani's was out of unicorn ice cream. I selected a pineapple bowl with Ube Ice Cream and sprinkles. Ice cream was creamy and not too sweet. I felt magical eating sprinkles with it. It was a little pricey, but that's the cost of living in Hawaii. I would say the bowl was a nice aesthetic for Instagram, but not worth the extra dollars. Grab the cone!! A female staff member seemed a little annoyed and closed the shop 15 minutes early. A family came to the door and were disappointed it closed early. Otherwise, it was a great experience and would come back. read more

Makani's Magic Pineapple Shack - Ube Ice Cream with sprinkles in a pineapple bowl - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

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Rumiana H.

5 months ago

I got a Oreo milkshake that was terrible just watered down Oreo water. the dip whip was not flavourful and only Get the milkshakes if you are thirsty for water. read more

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Sue K.

6 months ago

Expensive but clever and worth the stop and sample of their goods if you're in the area.

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I'm not a big soft serve person, but the flavors here made me want to try theirs. I got a Unicorn Swirl (which is ube and dragonfruit) with Strawberries and Pineapple. This is some of the best soft serve I've had. I love ube, but the dragonfruit was actually my favorite between the two. It's definitely worth stopping by for a treat here! read more

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Julia A.

1 year ago

Leaving two stars because the ice cream was good but the service is very bad here. The two girls working today were very rude and not very welcoming to customers. Watched them be rude to a lady trying to explain that she was charged incorrectly for an item and the worker just cut her off and said "hold on". We drove two hours from Kona to try this place out and was disappointed to hear that the ice cream machine wasn't working to make the unicorn swirl (which is understandable) but on top of that the girls were not so friendly. Hope the owners recognize their customer service needs improvement and less attitude /: read more

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Hanna O.

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I was looking for a sweet treat after a day of exploring and after reading the reviews, I moseyed on in to Makani's. After much contemplation and internal debating upon whether to order an açaí bowl or ice cream, I went ahead with the unicorn cone, topped with sprinkles, and a side of mochi. (Note: the unicorn corn is a swirl of dragon fruit and ube soft serve) One lick is all it took for my taste buds to twirl and groove; what a DELICIOUS choice I made. Although slightly pricey, the unicorn cone was delectable and hit the spot. Light, refreshing, and left me walking out with a happy belly. Highly recommend to any and all that are in the area and looking for a solid spot for a sweet treat. Note: if you're debating whether to get the açaí bowl or the unicorn ice cream, I highly recommend the ice cream. Your taste buds and inner child will thank you. read more

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Sunny M.

10 months ago

We got the Aloha bowl without the pineapple. It came fresh and loaded to the brim with beautiful fruit. The service was pretty quick for how crowded it was when we got here. The music was the perfect vibe for chilling and eating. I appreciated the games they had available. read more

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Keiki-O-Kalani A.

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Been coming here for years. They don't miss. Mahalo pia to the beautiful staff for always taking care of my ohan and I. Fruit is always fresh, they got the best honey, and always playing irie music. Always gotta visit when we come home. Oka I Ka Wai read more

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This was such a vibe. We got this after our hike and it was a perfect pick me up. We were able to enjoy it while enjoying the nice chill vibes music along with the delicious ube soft serve on a cone. They added sprinkles to it too. My mom got the heavenly pineapple smoothie and it was just as refreshing. The service matched the ambiance of this place and I would definitely recommend. They had other items too and we would love to come back and try some more. read more

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Kayla N.

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My unicorn cone tasted pretty good and I really liked the presentation. But that's about it. Customer service was just alright. Nothing special. read more

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We got the unicorn ice cream in a pineapple bowl and Cookie Monster bowl to help beat the heat. We really liked the unicorn one, which was a swirl with ube and dragonfruit ice cream. I feel like the pineapple bowl wasn't really worth it because you can't eat most of the fruit, but it is pretty! I wouldn't recommend the Cookie Monster bowl because it was overly sweet with all the Nutella and I feel like the cookie dough didn't go well with the açaí. read more

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Nice and refreshing especially on a hot day! Texture is similar to a sorbet. Great to grab a sweet treat and walk around Hilo read more

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Jennifer K.

2 years ago

To say disappointing is an understatement. Instagram account is nothing like in person. Bowl had nothing to it. The Açaí was hollow so very little product same as the ice cream cone. Worker told me they didn't have Mac nuts or any other local fruit. Worker just stated oh well we don't make them like Instagram anymore. But also maybe change ingredients on menu since the product does not reflect what you get. Wish I would have just got my money back. Do not recommend due to product and service. read more

Makani's Magic Pineapple Shack - Example of $14 small bowl - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

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Michel S.

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I was making a point to stop by this restaurant as I have heard great things. I walked in and they have a small menu which is good because you don't have to spend 30 minutes deciding what you want. The restaurant, is small and nice and my best and favorite ice cream is the unicorn ice cream. If you are near by and you want some good ice cream, you need to make it a point to visit this spot. read more

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Juan U.

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Cool little spot, great story about the shop. The flavor of the products was tasty and worth the price point but the service lacked, the cashier was lounging in the back taking his time to come and attend us and other customers. When. I asked him about certain flavors he kind of did not answer my question and didn't really know the products/ingredients they sold. Ambience was inviting but if you look at detailing, it needs some tlc. Missing pineapples on wall, very raw photography inside, left over half drank beverages (can't tell if old customers or the employee's) and only one table for people to enjoy their ice cream. read more

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Adrienne E.

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Hubby discovered this fun, brightly colored shop on our most recent trip to the Big Island. We're suckers for the novelty of things served in a pineapple. So...when we saw the Unicorn Dole Whip, we knew that was for us. I think it is dragon fruit & ube swirl with sprinkles & multicolored mochi. It was very tasty and colorful. The only thing that bummed me a little was that it was swirled in such a way that there was a hollow spot in the middle. read more

Makani's Magic Pineapple Shack - Unicorn Dole Whip in a pineapple - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

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Jaky Y.

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3 years ago

Stopped by for a quick soft serve. Service was very friendly, though things do move slowly, and they have a sign near the register that encourages customers to be patient. We got the kid's size ube soft serve which was actually a lot. We shared it amongst 2 people and couldn't finish. We also got to sample the unicorn, which is dragonfruit and ube swirled. We prefered the ube since it's a lot more creamy, but the dragonfruit was tart and refreshing and is dairy-free. read more

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Jessica S.

1 year ago

Before I leave my trip last week Tuesday I came in to "makanis magic pineapple shack" with excitement and high expectations as for we seen their instagram while in cali. EXTREMELY disappointed and DISGUSTED when I came. Nothing like the photos. As my order was being taken a little girl was putting her hands, licking it then digging back in the same ice cream tubs they serve us!!! . Music was so loud we couldn't hear our orders when called then we received attitude from a girl with a face tattoo because we couldn't hear. Saw ROACHES crawling on the wall by us. The back where they made the ice cream was extremely filthy not to mention crowded. Save your money it's not that good. Service was horrible also expensive for no reason and filthy area to dine in. 0 STARS read more

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Colleen R.

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Cute spot if youre craving something sweet. They have many options to choose from including smoothies, ice cream, coffee, and acai bowls. I got an aloha açaí bowl, but with granola, banana, and peanut butter. It was delicious, but the amount of açaí that you get is definitely not worth $14. The good vibes and the friendly staff make it worth stopping by. read more

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J K.

2 years ago

Don't eat here. The girls who makes your food is dirty. She lifted her bra and wiped her boob sweat and then rubbed her nose several times while talking to us. She kept rubbing and touching her face and never once washed her hands. If you ask me that's totally nasty and dirty. Do you really want all that in your food? read more

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Chris W.

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We had driven to the Magic Pineapple Shack 15 mins before close. Unfortunately they had closed for the day because their ice cream machine broke. We drove back to Kona that day and decided to try again the next. After 1.5 hours of driving, we finally got to taste the unicorn mix with Ube and Dragonfruit in a pineapple bowl. Experience was truely magical and worth the 4.5 hours of driving back and forth. Really enjoyed the service and decor read more

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Michael L.

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2 years ago

Came in on 8/1 some time after 3pm. Insanely loud music where you can't have a conversation. The sole outside table was used up by the staff and their friend. Service was super super slow, staff unfriendly and disinterested, and after a long wait for our stuff, they were out of Acai. I recommend going one block over to Kula Shave Ice for a much better experience, service, food, and outdoor seating. read more

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Bonnie S.

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Absolutely delicious! We were sad to see their soft serve machine was down, but we ordered the Aloha and Uber and they did not disappoint. Probably the best flavored acai we have ever had and just so much goodness in every bite. The place is small and has minimal seating indoors and outdoors, and they do not have a bathroom you can use and the girl was kind of rude about it but whatever. read more

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Elizabeth H.

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My husband and I shared the organic açaí bowl topped with fresh granola and local fresh fruits such as pineapples, strawberries, and shaved coconut meat. It was totally refreshing and delicious! The ambience of the place was not so amazing. And service was moderate. read more

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Daisy D.

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As a big fan of Ube and Pineapple, Makani's Magic Pineapple Shack caught my attention. I had to stop by and I do not regret it at all. My taste buds were blessed with the perfect Ube Soft Serve (Lactose free). At the end of the treat, I scraped some of the frozen pineapple and it was DELICIOUS. This place is a MUST TRY for anyone visiting Hilo. read more

Makani's Magic Pineapple Shack - The best Ube soft serve (non dairy) in a pineapple bowl ever! - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

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monica c.

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I love this place. I had to go back a second time to get my unicorn ice cream which is half ube and half dragon fruit. This place gives me tropical vibes. They played Disney music during each of my visit and I like that. read more

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Karen B.

1 year ago

Generous size Dole whips in a fresh waffle cone. Clean with friendly service. I will be back.

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Chun P.

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5 years ago

They call in the "UniCone"...this crazy concoction is their signature magical blend of Ube and Dragonfruit soft serve made with real Unicorn milk from local free range organic grass fed Unicorns living on Mauna Kea. The Ube has a nice creamy mellow sweet flavor while the Dragonfruit is an intense flavorful sweetness...it perfect combo! If you get in a waffle cone, its huge! $7 is a little pricy, but I don't think you'll find this anywhere else on the planet. Note: I might have made up that Unicorn portion of the story. read more

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Patricia C.

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3 years ago

This cute, super clean and right off the main drag of downtown Hilo is a great find! The staff were patient, pleasant and helpful. Diverse menu so something for everyone including our keiki! I did wish I had some rum for my smoothie. Enjoy y'all! read more

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Nicole O.

1 year ago

My favorite place on the island! Must stop in for a smoothie, acai bowl or ice cream. Small but great vibes

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Great acai, delicious ice cream, aesthetic shop, street parking, indoor and outdoor seating, a little pricey read more

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Kendall S.

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Yummy Açaí bowl, fun and loud music inside! Young ladies at the counter were quick to make my bowl!

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Had a chance to swing by Makani's after we tried once and it was closed. I'm glad we came back the 2nd time around cause it was super satisfying. The unicorn soft serve was a perfect combo of açaí and Ube. The lightness of the acai and denseness of the Ube were perfect compliments. The acai bowl was a good portion size and very fresh. Overall would highly recommend! read more

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Ryan K.

11 months ago

So unimpressed. All the social media posts showing over the top bowls, but the reality was a bowl not as good as you can get at any airport. Not friendly service from the young lady, stingy on the amount of fruit and just disappointing. read more

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Sisi A.

5 years ago

Makani's is a cute little dessert and acai bowl place in downtown Hilo. There was a bit of a line when we got there, and it wasn't moving very fast but once we were inside we saw that there were only 2 employees behind the counter and they were really hustling so respect to them! I would give this place 5 stars for their photogenic unicone (dragonfruit + ube soft serve), which had good flavors and consistency. The chocolate macnut gelato was also pretty good. However, the mango gelato was a bit of a miss and didn't really taste like mango. The unicone was delicious enough that we would certainly have gone back for it again had we had enough time! read more

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Amylynne F.

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Very good but as some reviewers mentions, acai is hollow. Paying a lot (and it's delicious) but expected not to see that! read more

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A Great experience here! We had the ube & dragon fruit soft serve ice cream. We also had the Cookie Monster açaí bowl which was massive. It was breakfast and dessert in one! Cool experience and vibes here. read more

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Doan P.

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Was dying to have Hawaiian shaved ice (in wet Hilo), but came across this place and I was hooked by the aesthetics! We ended up getting the Unicorn soft serve which had ube and acai. Combination was so good together and something you cannot find elsewhere! Food matched the vibes of the place so much! I ended up getting an ube coffee and it was made with cold brew and did not have any strong taste/sweet enough for me. Would not recommend the coffees at all. Otherwise, we found parking in a nearby lot and walked to the store. There is street parking available although I can imagine it getting crowded. read more

Makani's Magic Pineapple Shack - Unicorn soft serve and ube coffee - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

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Diane L.

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Not much wait around 2pm on a Monday Cookie monster was okay (was expecting eyes like in other reviews!) Unicone was good for being aesthetic for the gram. The ube was creamy and dragon fruit was tangy. A good balance! I would get just dragon fruit next time, it was pretty refreshing and had some seeds. Parking can be tricky as it's just street parking. read more

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Delicious place for some good refreshing açaí! Find myself selecting Cookie Monster all the time, but the ube is a family favorite! read more

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54 Waianuenue Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
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(808) 935-8454
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Hours

What time does Makani's Magic Pineapple Shack open?

Makani's Magic Pineapple Shack opens at 10:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Makani's Magic Pineapple Shack close?

Makani's Magic Pineapple Shack closes at 5:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Makani's Magic Pineapple Shack take credit cards?

Yes, Makani's Magic Pineapple Shack takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Makani's Magic Pineapple Shack have catering options?

No, Makani's Magic Pineapple Shack does not have catering options.

Indoor Amenities

Does Makani's Magic Pineapple Shack allow dogs?

Yes, Makani's Magic Pineapple Shack allows dogs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Makani's Magic Pineapple Shack have bike parking?

Yes, Makani's Magic Pineapple Shack has bike parking.

Does Makani's Magic Pineapple Shack have parking?

Yes, Makani's Magic Pineapple Shack has parking options. Private Lot Parking, Street Parking

Other Amenities

Is Makani's Magic Pineapple Shack wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Makani's Magic Pineapple Shack is wheelchair accessible.

Does Makani's Magic Pineapple Shack have free WiFi?

No, Makani's Magic Pineapple Shack does not have free WiFi.

From the Business

Specialties

Acai bowls, smoothies, frappes, soft serve, ice cream goodies, and fun new creations!

History

Established in 2015.

We love making goodies!

Meet the Business Owner: Makani M.

We love our customers! We appreciate your feedback. Any comments and suggestions please email us at magicpscomments@gmail.com Mahalo!

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LOTS of fun options and flavors they load you up with!! The ladies are super nice & fast. Also they…read morehave some kinda magic that keeps your smoothie a smoothie when you forget it in the car at Target !!!!

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Amazing fruit and veggies available Beautiful flowers and…read moreplants Huge and will take a nice portion of the day. Very clean

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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.

Half orange and half blueberry

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Sweet Cane is a health-conscious, organic, farm-to-table cafe, offering sandwiches, fresh…read morejuices/smoothies, and vibrant acai bowls. My favorite items are the acai and pitaya bowl as they are loaded with fresh banana, granola, coconut flakes. I also chose to get the omega add on for bee pollen, honey, chia, and hemp seeds for extra fiber! I am so happy to see that their bowls are still amazing as always. Highly recommend their fruit juices and bowls for nature's dessert to give you a boost for the day.

No one at the counter to take our order-- for a while. The only tables available still had crumbs…read moreon them from the last customers, so we cleaned the table so we could sit down. There was a large pile of dirty dishes stacked up in the area where folks are supposed to place used plates, etc. They probably need more staff or this might just be their vibe. I had a spicy kalo burger for $20. The bun on the bottom was toasted (great) but the bun on top was not toasted and was crumbling apart as I ate it. The pumpkin soup with roasted pumpkin seed garnish was delicious, and inspired me to make my own kabocha stew at home. The food is tasty. The cleanliness could use some improvement especially given the prices. All that being said, it is a popular spot. The parking lot was full. The employees looked busy. Just be forewarned that service levels & cleanliness may fluctuate.

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4.7(94 reviews)

0.3 mi

I'm really glad I checked, the day I had planned to visit the shop downtown, what time they closed,…read moreand I'm glad I checked at 2:45, since the answer is: 3. I'm also glad I happened to be a couple blocks away at that time, cause it would've stunk if I'd missed out! They have a whole range of great chocolates, from 55-90 percent that were all great, a fantastic matcha chocolate, great dried fruit chocolates, and one very good, *very* spicy dark chocolate (I loved it enough to buy a bar, but much more so than most pepper chocolates I've had, it does *not* play around.) Definitely also loved that they had samples of basically everything they sell. Also loved, we learned, it was actually the chocolatier himself running the shop when we were there, so all our questions were being answered directly from the source. It also worked out in that they didn't actually *have* any bars of the spicy chocolate out, as he'd just made a new batch and hadn't packaged them yet, so when he learned we were leaving the next day, he pressed one for me right then and there! How's that for great service?

So glad we stumbled upon this little gem during our travels! The owners were so friendly and all…read morethe samples were delicious. Since it was hot and we were traveling by car, we opted for the cacao nibs and THEY ARE INCREDIBLE. We had them on ice cream paired with molten lava cake and I'm still thinking (drooling) about it. Lots of options for gifts and the staff will make great recommendations.

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Selecting our chocolates (not a bad souvenir)

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The Booch Bar

4.4(772 reviews)

0.1 mi

We stopped by the Booch Bar on our way into Hilo before a day of adventuring, and it was a great…read morelittle stop for breakfast. We tried the simple breakfast plate and a breakfast sandwich, and both were tasty and really hit the spot. Since we went on a weekday, it wasn't too busy inside, which made for pretty quick service. Overall, it was a solid breakfast stop and a nice place to grab a bite before heading out for the day.

We had an amazing vegan dish here for our little brunch we did in mid morning earlier today…read more We saw this restaurant yesterday when we were browsing Hilo a few nights ago. We didn't think of anything when we saw it the first time. By just looking at the name of it though, my immediate reaction was, "Is this a kombuchas bar??" Well, it is but it's not just kombuchas they serve; it's more than that. The breakfast/brunch dishes they serve (although they don't have a huge selection) are quite diverse. I do incorporate a lot of vegetarian/vegan diet into my daily meal routine so when I saw the Verdant Vegan I simply couldn't skip it. As my daughter and I usually split a plate when we dine together she agreed to this option of mine. Glad we did. This plate has all sorts of goodness included in it. Sautéed veggies, house-made lentil walnut chorizo, ginger beet kraut, fire-roasted jalapeno cashew crema, fire-roasted tomato salsa, and it's topped it off with sprouts. This whole thing comes with either purple sweet potato home fries or red rice (which we went with the purple sweet potato fries and ended up getting a side red rice. We also got the side kimchi and one egg sunny side up.) And we shared a 16oz Ceremonial Matcha latte as well. This vegan plate is way more than vegan. It's mighty as hell. For those who are still not sure about vegan options will definitely second guess it for something that isn't vegan/vegetarian. It's truly nutrition packed in so many different ways. If I lived close to this cafe, I would eat here once a week to enjoy this delightful meal. I am not kidding. I enjoyed the matcha latte very much although my daughter rated it as "okay". She likes her matcha in a very particular way so it unfortunately didn't impress her. This is not to say that she disliked it. She said it wasn't bad either. This place is a "walk in, order upfront, pick a table where you want to sit and one of the staff will bring your food to you" style cafe. Water is self-served. Once you are done with your meal you'll put your dirty dishes in the designated tub. I like this efficient style of serving food. This place has great vibes as well. A bit hippie-ish where bright dark colors such as purple and red are incorporated into the interior. There is even a stage where bands perform on certain days/times. Quite cool-looking. If you are visiting Hilo soon then put this place on your "must visit" restaurant list. Friendly staff, reasonable prices and quality food will entertain you for sure.

Kombucha from the tap and virgin Bloody Mary

Fish sandwich w/ blackened catch of the day well seasoned 5/5. sweet potato with green onion 3/5. pickle 5/5 spicy with a crunch.

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Ka Lihikai

3.8(39 reviews)

1.5 mi

Just moved to this side of island. Thought I'd try this place for breakfast. It's a bit pricey, but…read moreit's in a hotel, so there's that. I had the one waffles and a side of eggs, coffee. Service was decent, nice local kids working there. The ube waffles were ok. Hardly any ube sauce though. I asked for more so it was no problem. Wait, I feel like there was supposed to be Mac nuts on the waffles too and there weren't. Maybe I misread the menu though. They have complimentary coffee, and no flavored creamer(I need my coffee to taste like Disneyland) so don't pay the 6$ for their served coffee. And...maybe don't order 7$ eggs on the side. They were cooked just right, but damn 7$. It is a Hilton hotel, so who knows if that's what ups the price.

Good food, good service, nice views. Lunch time is great but dinner usually never disappoints.read more