What a cool shopping experience here in this area at the site of the Volcanoes National Park!…read more They have all you need to hang out for a few days or longer! Friendly service and great prices I thought!

We were out in the community and came across Kīlauea General Store, and it ended up being way more…read morethan just a quick stop. It had that small-town feel where you walk in and instantly feel welcomed, like you've been there before. We grabbed what we needed, but what stood out was the aloha spirit--real, not forced. The kind that reminds you why places like this matter, especially when you're out there trying to help and stay grounded at the same time. The hospitality hit different. Conversations turned into connections, and before we knew it, we were getting names of people in the area who could use a hand. That's the kind of place this is--it doesn't just serve the community, it is the community. Left with supplies, but more importantly, left with purpose and a deeper respect for the people holding it all together.

The lady, the BIG one was sooooo rude. This is the only store close to the National Park but it…read moreshould be avoided at all costs. Went in to purchase a drink and some soap and stayed in the parking lot for a couple minutes after the purchase. The BIG lady (she can't be missed) came out extremely hostile and territorial like a dog asking why we were parked there after we had purchased something. We informed her we had just purchased something and were collecting ourselves before hitting the road. I informed her we could leave if it bothered her. Her attitude and emotional regulation were so poor, she quickly escalated and started threatening to call the police because it was "private property" after I told her she could have just calmly told us paying customers to leave. She proceeded to insult me and called me a bitch after I did not allow her to disrespect me. Anyway, she wasn't very aloha to say the least. I can't imagine how she treats other employees. Sending her aloha

The Volcano Store is a locally owned convenience store servicing Park goers and local residents of…read moreVolcano. The building is old Hawaiian and interesting. The offering of local tropical flowers may be the best part of their inventory. They are beautiful and inexpensive. Inside, the inventory is lacking and pricy. The aisles are tight and with some shelves half empty. They have a decent, but pricy, selection of wine, spirits and beer. Then there is a limited selection of various household needs. I have never found what I was looking for on two visits. The staff is friendly. And the place has a lot of good character. But they need to ramp up the inventory.

We had planned a full day out and figured we'd grab a snack for the road. On the recommendation of…read morea friend, we opted for musubi. I don't recall the exact flavor, I believe longanisa, and it was unexpectedly good. The ratio of meat to rice and the price were good. This was the only item we got but it was cool to see the variety of snacks in the store.

Stocked food and condiments organized beautifully. This is the best 7-11 in the country I guarantee…read moreit. Customer service is great. Good atmosphere.

This place is like a mini mart with a secret take out window in the back corner. We ordered the…read moreGalbi plate and smoked chicken sandwich. The Galbi plate is legit here. Good portion. Good flavor. Tender meat. We grabbed some drinks for the AirBnB and it made the perfect low budget dinner.

Solid 4.5. Unassuming kitchen towards the back of the convenience store, this place pumps out your…read morefavorite local grinds at an affordable price. The wait time is a little long and there were only 3 folding chairs for available seating, but honestly well worth the wait. You can also order ahead online BUT it seems like you can only do so for the next day, don't expect same day online order. We got the fried chicken drumettes with Korean dipping sauce and the kalbi plate; both were absolutely great. Chicken was crispy and moist, the kalbi was well marinated. If you're getting the tossed salad option, get the poppy seed dressing, trust me. Oh and upgrade to fried rice! The Mac salad was alright, but beware huge chunks of potato. Affordable options for build your own sandwiches either hot or cold, as well as your usuals like burgers and fries. Order with the back kitchen, pay up front.

Came here for the ethanol free gas. Disregard the plywood doors, they're in repair. You'll find a…read morefull bank of gasoline pumps. Enter the store and be greeted by a beer tap. You can either bring your growler for refill or purchase on in store. While this location lacks a kitchen it makes up with a wide variety of your convenience store needs.

Best and most complete liquor store in Hilo, hands down. The staff know their stuff and you'll get…read moreindividual attention if you want it (ie if you need help selecting a wine to match your dinner). Or if you just need to grab a quick drink, you'll be in and out in no time. Stop by next door to grab a swirl ice cream cone while you're there.

If you are an drinker and you like to drink alcohol Kadota Liquor is a place to go and buy your…read morealcohol. The workers are friendly and helpful.

Musubi with Taegu... Ono! Such a different and unique take on musubi's. It's definitely a must try!…read moreIt's a popular flavor, to make sure you secure one when you go, call the store when they open in the morning to put it on hold for pick up that day.

Love that they have daily specials you can rely on and they have so many different kinds of…read moremusubis. Since they open so early, it's easy for me to get my breakfast and lunch.