Great bread and pastries highly recommended worth the wait. We bought sourdough sliced bread,…read moresourdough hard and croissants.

Best bread on the island... period. Had croissants cookies and monkey bread. All perfect.read more

Had lunch here And everyone was happy…read more Cobb salad, fried mahi sandwich, and 2 kid burgers.

If you love excellent beers than this is one of the places to hit up when in Hilo…read more All though the food can be occasionally inconsistent at times, the good selection of Ola brews and great service can somewhat make up for it. Don't get me wrong on the food, it's good. If you come here and eat something delicious, on the next visit you want that same dish to be equally as good or better. Getting anything on a lower scale can be disappointing. I've experienced it first hand, but still am a fan of Ola's Brew restaurant. Every place has its hiccups, they are no different. Hopefully it's an off day. Also as a non soda drinker (wife's a soda fan) I think they should offer a few name brand soft drinks for families, though I do give them kudos for trying to substitute it with their own mixtures, but sorry soda drinkers are very picky just like most beer drinkers. I do love that they have free parking available and the restaurant itself is kept very clean and can accommodate larger groups. Overall a place to check out when in Hilo.

It lives up to its name! These were some saucy dogs! My teenager loved it so much, he went back for…read moreseconds. The chili bowl was tasty too!

Great dog! Could use a little more size but a lot of flavor and spices! Recommend the Aloha dogread more

I planned for my husband and I to grab a quick bite at Cafe 100 before leaving Hilo. With more than…read more2000 reviews on Google and 30 varieties of loco moco, it was hard to ignore. Cafe 100 is a casual, local spot with window (staff) or kiosk (automated) ordering and plenty of semi-outdoor seating (i.e., you are technically inside and covered, but you can still feel the heat from outside). I will admit the menu felt a bit overwhelming at first glance because there are so many options available, but we visited on a weekday when it was not busy, so we were able to take our time deciding. Anticipating larger portions, we decided to share a mixed type loco moco plate along with a drink. That turned out to be a great call, as the portion was more than enough for the two of us, especially since we would not easily be able to take leftovers with us. This is casual, familiar comfort food done well. No complaints here, and I have already recommended Cafe 100 to a few friends :)

Made a day trip from Oʻahu to the Big Island and had to stop at Cafe 100 -- home of the original…read moreloco moco. As a born-and-raised local, rice, gravy, and eggs will win me over every time, and I really wanted to love this place for the history alone. I'll be honest though -- the hype set the bar high, and I left a little let down. The regular loco moco was just okay. The hamburger patty tasted pre-made or frozen, though the gravy was solid (thank goodness). The beef stew also tasted pre-made and was lighter on the tomato flavor than I prefer. I ordered the steak as well (around $30), and it came out very well done. On the positive side, they offer a ton of plate lunch options, the space is extremely well kept for a local diner, and there's plenty of parking. It's covered outdoor seating only, but it's comfortable and clean. What surprised me most was the lack of visible history. I expected to see more storytelling about the loco moco origins -- photos, signage, staff sharing pride in it -- something that really leaned into that legacy. It felt a little missing. Still glad I tried it for the experience, but for me, it didn't quite live up to the legendary reputation.

Stopped in today and my girl and I were amazed! She got the French onion soup burger, which was…read moreunbelievable and I got the Philly cheesesteak burger, which is out of this world. Ambience is great for Bar. Amazing service super cool little spot. I'm not sure why nobody told me about this place sooner. I recommend to all my friends and anybody else.

We came over to Hilo after a day of hiking around the volcano park. By the time we got here, we…read morewere starving, so we decided on a burger and on Hilo Burger Joint. When we arrived, we were seated promptly. The noise level was decently low, even with live music, and we were so happy for that. Here lately, every place we have gone has been sooo loud to where we couldn't have a conversation, so this was a nice touch. Our waitress came to grab our orders promptly and brought our drinks quickly. We decided on mozzarella sticks for an appetizer, a pesto burger no tomato with a garden patty, and another garden burger plain and dry, both with fries. Food came out decently swiftly, and everything looked amazing! The fries were piping hot and absolutely wonderful: perfectly crispy, not greasy, with flavor and perfect seasoning. The pesto burger was soo good. The pesto itself had a great flavor without being overbearing or oily. I loved the slice of fresh mozzarella. The burger itself was cooked perfectly, and the bread was nice and toasty without being hard. The mozzarella sticks were fantastic, not greasy at all, and were decently sized. I really liked the marinara it came with, which it was flavorful without being overbearing and the only thing we could taste. I assume the garden burger was equally enjoyed, for there was no conversation coming from that side of the table. Oh, and he stole the rest of my fries. Thief!! This was a great decision. The interior screams dive bar in an interesting way, but that food? Definitely not greasy spoon or quickly thrown together dive bar appetizers, that's for sure! We will definitely come back!

Overboard IPA on tap…read more Rockies fish bites (Ono) Friendly staff A good time to be alive!

Quaint, cozy ambiance. Even though T-shirts and hats were sold it didn't feel touristy…read more Friendly service. We had fish, chicken chili and hamburgers. All excellent. Perfect assortment of beers to choose from. We enjoyed sipping our cold brew. Bar was inviting even though we decided on a table. There are tables on the inside and outside patio. This is a comfortable place that we will gladly frequent.

BEWARE of boarding at the Alpha-K9 facility. We boarded our cat, Bernadette, for four nights in…read moreOctober 2022. When we returned, we were told SHE WAS MISSING! We could have left her at home, but we made the decision to board her TO BE SURE SHE WOULD BE SAFE. Not only was Bernadette lost, possibly never to be in our home and part of our lives again, but she was lost ten miles from home. Bernadette is part of our family so we were devastated. The cat cages at Alpha-K9 are made of plywood and hardware cloth which are enclosed inside a secondary "building". Bernadette escaped her cage by pushing through its rotted plywood. She then escaped through holes in the secondary housing. The people at Alpha-K9 are nice, but the cat boarding facility is of substandard construction and is inadequate to safely board felines. Alpha-K9's owner, claimed they had recently worked to improve the cat boarding area before our cat escaped. She also claimed that they had never lost a cat before. As we spoke with neighbors of Alpha-K9, one individual told us of a cat previously gone missing from the facility. During the time spent searching, we realized mosquitoes are terrible at the facility. The presence of mosquitoes put your pet at risk of mosquito borne disease such as heartworms. We searched the ten mile area for twelve days. Hope faded with each passing day, but we were fortunate and on day twelve, we found her hiding in the grass on a neighboring property. She was thin, dehydrated, and traumatized but we were reunited. Be forewarned of boarding at Alpha-K9. **in response to Laurels comment. Laurel, our cat Bernadette is extremely friendly and during her first stay with you was apprehensive as it was her first time being boarded. We explained that to you prior to bringing her the second time. Bernadette is not a wild animal, the rotten wood seemed to be the real issue. How unfortunate you can't acknowledge your shortcomings. So far as our inspection of your facilities goes, I would recommend anyone choosing to use Alpha-K-9 do an "extreme review" as obviously the cursory review we did did not expose rotted wood and substandard secondary containment fencing. Regarding your interpretation of what kind of cats you choose to board. I recommend you don't board cats. That's your choice, we are just sharing our experience so other folks don't suffer the same as we did.

We left our puppy with them overnight and it's such a relief to know he was in good hands! Everyone…read morethere is so so sweet and kindhearted. It's hard work running a kennel but you wouldn't know it with all the smiles on the girl's faces there! Plus they send photos & video updates so you can see your pet settling in. The grounds are well maintained and there are plenty of other dogs to help socialize our pup and keep him company overnight. There's no place like home, but Alpha K-9 is a paradise vacation for any pet! Thanks girls! We'll be using you again and again in the future!

Attention fellow coffee snobs! This place is legit! A must-visit if you're in the area. Good thing…read moreit's across an ocean, otherwise we would be here every morning! The coffee is just so flavorful! It is not burnt tasting, but has a lot of fragrant notes. The oat milk latte was extremely smooth and delicious. No sugar or syrups needed! DH also got a latte, because they didn't have cappuccinos. He said, "It was super smooth. It was really good. It wasn't as intense as the coffee from their beans. It was quite possibly the best latte I've ever had." We splurged for a 7 ounce small bag of Kona SL34 beans for $38 to take home. Believe us, it was well worth it! There is a small seating area under an awning. Most folks seemed to be taking their coffee to go. Also, there's a really cute shop right next to it, full of high quality home decorations, kitchen items, souvenirs, and snacks. Parking is in a nearby shared lot. Be sure to check it out!

I stopped by here earlier today for my morning coffee. Whenever I go on vacation I try to hit up a…read morenew coffee shop every morning and on this day I ended up heading over to White Nene Coffee Roasters. This shop is a trailer in Holualoa and serves as a front for their micro roastery to serve their own coffee. On the morning I was there, two people were working and the place was busy. When we arrived around 8:15 there was a longish line and no parking right next to the shop. Thankfully the line moved pretty quickly. After looking over the menu I was stuck between a few interesting options and after asking for a recommendation, I was pointed toward the Black Sesame Miso Latte. The menu described it as espresso, brown butter miso syrup, milk, and black sesame cold foam. Within a reasonable amount of time I had my drink and was on my way. This latte was unlike anything I have had before. The brown butter miso syrup gave it a really complex flavor while the black sesame added a nutty, slightly savory depth. The coffee itself was strong and bold and still came through despite the other flavors. The bottom line for me is that I would head back here again in the future. I really enjoyed how unique and complex this drink was and would be interested in trying their shaken trinity latte and Thai latte as well.

Whenever I visit the farmers market, my first stop is always to put an order in at the Red Barn…read morefood truck. They have gluten free bread and the way they grill their grilled cheese sandwiches is next level. Even if the menu option doesn't come with tomato soup, I grab some anyways. There's nothin like dipping that cheesy toasty bread into tomato soup... oh and finishing it off with a tangy bite of a pickle and some kettle chips. Brings me back to childhood! The staff is always smiling and happy. And the location might as well be a slice of heaven.

Very yummy sandwiches, but the pickles were the star of the lunch in my opinion. Damn, they were…read moregood!!!

We had the pleasure of being served by Ben. Very sweet and attentive greeting when we walked in…read more We felted so welcomed The fish and chips was delicious - as well as the gumbo- i didn't order either or, but i had to try what my company was ordering. I enjoyed the pull pork sandwich w onion rings. Everything on the plate was fresh and delicious. Their Lava Flow and Blue Hawaii were also super tasty and refreshing. Thank you for the wonderful experience

my Son raved about this restaurant because he had eaten there on previous trips to the Big island…read more. I was so looking forward to dining on delicious BBQ . we had to order our meals as take out online because of young children , so we looked to order at 4:30 pm . so i went online and believe it or not I was incredulous that they were sold out of Every single BBQed Dish pork, chicken, ribs etc I was so disappointed and in disbelief That I called the restaurant and sure enough it was true! shocking for a BBQ RESTAURANT to run out of BBQ! because our hearts were set on having their food , so burgers were ordered by the family and i ordered the ONO grilled with a side of cole slaw and grilled pineapple, and O NO the fish was so tough it was difficult to cut with a knife... it was tastless and chewy ... threw away half of it ! It was not the fresh Ono I expected and love! hopefully this does not happen often !!! I understand that Restaurants have an off night sometimes ... but this was SO SAD !!! in addition there was something (maybe a spice or something on the grill ) on either the fish and/or the pineapple , that I had an allergic reaction to ! my tongue swelled and was extremely uncomfortable!!! I have never had that happen before... it is sad that the cornbread and the coleslaw were the best part if the meal! The burgers were enjoyed so that boosted my score !