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    Nector Cafe

    4.2 (193 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    NECTOR CAFE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    Grootor- everything bagel with bacon, egg, cheese & sun-dried tomato!
    Farah K.

    Friendly people... coffee and sandwich amazing!!! Love walking around to look at art while I wait. Love the atmosphere- cute and inviting!

    Interior of the café.
    Navin K.

    Superb café in downtown Hilo. I needed a matcha latte before we went zip lining, so parked across the street and walked in... into an art gallery! I almost turned around, then realized the café was at the back of the gallery (they have the same owner). We ordered my matcha latte and got food as well - bagel with cream cheese, everything pizza bagel, and a couple of bacon and Gouda quiches. The drink was good, but the food was exceptional. We finished every last crumb. On the way out, we bought some hematite (magnetic rocks) from the art gallery, so combining the two establishments served its purpose! Will certainly be back!

    Krystal K.

    We were there for a long weekend. The first day we stopped by here and absolutely loved our drinks: Poni Honi and a Bee Brew. The next day we were in a rush and ended up preordering Starbucks. Big mistake! We weren't happy with our Starbies drinks and decided we couldn't continue our day without good coffee so we HAD to go back to Nector

    Adi E.

    Great ice cream and lovely ambiance and service! .... and you can pick up some crystals and all types of occasions teas!

    Power Potion Chocolate Smoothie

    Hallie makes absolutely delicious drinks! Also amazing selection of new age spiritual art, apparel, and gifts. Try the Power Potion with chocolate protein option - super smooth and delicious. Can you all PLEASE add a global boba modifier for all drinks?? Then it would be perfection. Thank you!

    Finally! A coffee shop that knows that an order of hot coffee is supposed to be served hot! I consider myself a real coffee drinker, I don't order those fancy ass sweet drinks that looks more like art rather than coffee and doesn't even taste like coffee. This is the 4th coffee shop I've tried in the big island, this is the first one that got the temperature right and the coffee tastes great. I would recommend this establishment for a real cup of coffee served right.

    Ube coconut latte
    Alan S.

    Oh wow, amazing service, very nice barista and the delicious food and drinks would definitely have me come back! Would give more than 5 stars if I could!

    Shantell C.

    My go-to coffee jam. Located in the rear of a whimsical store along Hilo Bayfront. Here at Nector you can observe the HUGE coffee drips along the wall, order you an ice cream or sample the delicious drinks. If you're not a fan of coffee I recommend their smoothies.

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    Cute little cafe with food, ice cream, coffee and drinks! Inside of a gift shop with lots of cute items!

    Melody C.

    The drinks were tasty... seems to have a lot of ice though. There was a tiny espresso with msc nut that we got. It didn't have a picture and it was tiny . So then we got the ube drinks. "No public restrooms", customers can't even use it. Go across the street to the visitor center if you need to use one. It was ok.

    I should have gotten a coffee here!!
    Kaliko P.

    The store's name has the word "cafe" in it, but before you can even get to the cafe (which is in the back), your senses are seduced, mesmerized, awed, wooed, cajoled, cradled and mystified by all the amazing, delightful, whimsical, unique, creative and cool gifts...and I'm feeling better because I've used up my most of my adult vocabulary trying to describe this place. There's something literally for everyone in here: men, women, children and pets. I fell in love with Zodiac scented body products, the pastel unicorns, the flowery sage wands, the humongous Smoky Rainbow Quartz sphere at the entrance! This place reminds me of a magical Bohemian gift shop filled with rocks, minerals, bath products, home decor and maybe even some great coffee (which I hate myself for not trying). The shop keeper was super friendly and went out of her way to find out the dimensions of the huge sphere, which my friend was actually considering purchasing, as he's a crazy rock and mineral hound. I'll update you all here if he ever decides on purchasing it, unless someone else buys it first.

    Best iced Americano in Hilo

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    Mahalo Frances! So glad you loved it and hope to see you again soon!

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    Stopped by to get some coffee ! Love all their options! Staff was super nice and accommodating

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    Mahalo Bianca! Hope to see you again soon :) aloha!

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    This place is so cute and everything looks so pretty and tasteful. In ready to have the yummy sandwich and drinks

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    Friendly service and truly unique coffee, tea, elixirs and food options... highly recommend if you're in downtown Hilo

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    Best coffee milk shake I've ever had in my life. A must stop in Hilo! Great service and a great environment!

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    Really nice ambiance with amazing fresh food and lots of variety on the menu! Also a cute store where I found some gifts for my friends!

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    Picture worthy, super tasty drinks and friendly staff. It does take a bit for them to make the drinks but it's well worth a wait.

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    Mahalo Matthew! Hope to see you again soon :)

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