Beautiful, sweet local breakfast eatery. Delicious, sweet food and friendly folks. My Cajun eggy's were super yummy. This spot is a must! read more

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Great place! Love the owner it was such a memorable experience! The food was great, I loved the breadfruit waffles!

The best breakfast! Everything is grown locally, one of the best Farm to table restaurants. Everything is fresh! You won't go wrong with any of their offerings! Some of my favorites are: Breakfast Burrito MangoCoconut Blintzes Mahi Mahi Benedict Spicy Portuguese Sausage Egg Scramble Cajun Scramble Big Breakfast HIGHLY RECOMMEND! read more

Please note that this great local brunch spot is only open on Sundays. Service was very friendly, food came quickly and flavors were very satisfying. The sourdough French toast tastes very different from what one would find on the mainland according to my son but he says it was really good in its own way. The country gravy is not heavy but has a nice richness to it. The ube patty was a hug for my belly. The pineapple upside down treat in the welcome bowl of pastries was really good. Overall? A great spot if you're around on a Sunday morning. read more

Pele's Kitchen - Lau lau platter - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pahoa, Hawaii

food was just ok, potatoes very oily, veggies alright. not too exciting. took a long time for the kitchen to make our breakfast. The waitress Paige was awesome, was nice to chat with her and get her insight on the town & it's highlights. read more

[UPDATE: Okay, been here twice now: 5-stars all-the-way...!!! :D This time around, on top of our individual orders of hash-browns ($5; still YUM!!!), we ordered two coffees ($5 each), and shared the "Ulu" waffle plate (with no frills). Initially, we both agreed that $17 for a single (breadfruit, vegan) waffle (with a small side of fresh fruit) was a bit hefty (considering the Jungle Breakfast is a dollar less for twice as much food); however, I feel the price was well-justified. Excellent texture and great flavor! And the lilikoi and coconut syrups were total YUMMMMM!!! (OMG, that lilikoi is superb! The coconut was quite a surprise, with only a very subtle coconut essence coming through--which was nice (for both of us) since most times that coconut flavor can really overwhelm a dish if used with less discernment.) At the end, the bill was a very reasonable $28, since they included the refillable coffees into our meals, apparently. And, too, the service and customer care was absolutely spot-on "Aloha! E Como Mai!" all the way around! We say, "Mahalo nui loa," indeed...!] :D Been here only once; but, sometimes that's all I need to give a 5-star rating! :D From its funky, awesomely inviting fasçade, to its wildly eclectic interior, Pele's Kitchen seems to be a Pāhoa institution, from what we've heard! The staff is all-welcoming, with the vim-'n'-vigor of "young" folks loving the Pāhoa life! :D Being plant-based, it was wonderful to have a decent number of options to choose from their extensive menu. Ordered the Jungle Breakfast, along with a side of hash-browns. Oh, mah, Heavens, the dish was phenomenal, with out-of-this-world hash-browns!! Crispy and YUM!!! Gonna do my best to pop in there at least a couple more times before we head back home...!!! Cheers!!! :D read more

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The good: 1. Complimentary baked goodies (my toddler munched on them right away) 2. Good and friendly service 3. Fresh and local fruits that comes with every plate 4. My wife liked the fish eggs Benedict The bad: 1. The savory crepes with hollandaise sauce tasted weird. The mushroom and spinach inside the crepes did not feel right to me at all. 2. The hash brown tasted weird again. It felt cooked from frozen. It was dark but not crispy. read more

Pele's Kitchen - The fish eggs Benedict was good but the hash browns were bad - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pahoa, Hawaii

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Pele is the goddess of fire, volcanos and apparently breakfast! We have been coming here daily and brought our family after our first visit. It's amazing and you can't go wrong with any of the dishes. We all tried something different on each visit. The food is incredibly delicious and the coffee comes in giant mugs. It's best to eat here on the weekdays as it's pretty busy on the weekends. Joseph is super wonderful and is Mr. Hawaii with the island vibes he gives off. This is a wonderful place that deserves your business. read more

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This is second visit here in last couple years. Covid prevented us from coming last year. Like the larger location next to previous one. It has the funky-cute Pahoa vibe. We certainly noticed the price hike, wow. Eggs Benedict now $18.50!! Now I can see if at a nice restaurant and/or water view but this is far from it. Hubby was looking forward to the Benny but refused to pay the price although he may as well have because the King omelette, $16.50, he ordered didn't come with toast (what?) and so we got $2 add-on fee. His meal came a good 5-7 mins before my plate came. I hate that. I ordered the chicken fried steak that came w/eggs/hash browns. Both meals had nice presentation and were prepared well. We got the extra crispy hash browns as requested. My server told me they didn't come with my meal but I pointed out on the menu that it was and she said " well then maybe they are." Coffee once again disappointed, very weak...$7 wasted. Overall though enjoyed meal. We were the only diners upon arrival but leaving we realized the place was 3/4 occupied. The irritation trying to leave was we had to get up twice to ask for our bill/credit card to be brought back, seriously at least 15 mins after removing our plates,rediculous. I was beginning to think they gave my card to someone else! I would have given 4 stars if based on just the meal....but the poor coffee, service issues and my delayed meal was part of the overall experience. read more

Pele's Kitchen - Kings omelette ( meat w/pics), and crispy hash browns as requested. Very good but had to pay to add toast. Poor coffee. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pahoa, Hawaii

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What a random gem. I didn't eat dinner after hiking up Mauna Kea last night, so I was starving in the morning. I wanted a satisfying, large, stick to the bones meal .. with endless coffee. I ordered the Kalua pork Benedict with fruit and hash browns and house coffee. Yes! Portions were awesome and the coffee was delicious. Service was on point and kept the giant mug full! Great hippie ambience on a rainy day . 10 out of 10! read more

Fruit platter was phenomenal 10 out of 10. We shared the fruit platter and one meal with an extra side of hashbrowns, that were to die for. Definitely plenty of food and worth every penny read more

Pele's Kitchen - The fruit platter - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pahoa, Hawaii

We came here a few months ago for vacation. The service here is slow, but you are in Hawaii on vacation and didn't care. The Hawaiian word is Ho'onanea. I ordered the Tofu Scramble, which was GOOD! The guava juice was great, too. I think my sis in law ordered the fish dish, and it was really good as well. I love the fact that many of the dishes are served with fresh fruits. read more

this place used to be amazing. They did not short you on meat in your burritos or breakfast plates. They served with real butter on their bread and did not use canola oil and seed oils I would say about a year ago. The burrito started getting stuffed with rice and very little meat. The biscuits and gravy is now served with gravy and biscuits, but no meat. even when I ordered extra meat last I got three marble sized meat so this is our fourth time here this year and we've made our decision to never come back. The customer service is nice. The people are but the food has dropped off in quality are on their servings and the price is high for that kind of quality. It's sad to see our favorite place go downhill all the animals are gone also. read more

The best food around! Fresh ingredients and home style cooking. Owners are fully into the Pahoa funk as reflected in their amazing decor. I've had the savory crepes twice they are that good.the chocolate ulu waffles look incredible! Friends I've eaten there with have all enjoyed everything they ordered. read more

Pleasant experience, ordered breakfast burrito, biscuit and gravy, side of hash browns, and iced coffees. Burrito was unexpectedly elevated! I have craved it every morning since enjoying it last week. Biscuit and gravy exceeded expectations, strong work. Gourmet. Standard hash browns, no notes. Iced coffees were so-so at best, I'm so-so sorry. Got take away, all of the food was surprisingly portable and road-trip friendly. Ambience inside restaurant while waiting was very calming and beautiful, like the first few days in a new cult. Overall 4 stars, very pleased, looking forward to returning! read more

Pele's Kitchen - Breakfast burrito - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pahoa, Hawaii

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Pele's Kitchen seemed like a great local place to hit up for breakfast. It ended up being just that! We loved this place. The building was absolutely unique and totally local. The food was fresh and delicious. I loved their ice coffee, it was delicious. After, we got to take a stroll through their garden and check out the tortuous, guinni pigs, rabbit, and parrot! read more

Pele's Kitchen - Breakfast Burrito - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pahoa, Hawaii

You can take your money to the markets or regular Malama market and get the same things there . Cute place I must say but just because you've lived in Hawaii for years doesn't make you a Hawaiian and people need to know that . Owner and son both seem a bit off . read more

6 out of 5! They have a really great breakfast menu! They have a ton of different options including vegan/vegetarian and sizable portions. Not to mention they were super quick! We sat down and the food was out in less than 10 minutes. I highly recommend if you are in the area. Local always does it best! read more

Pele's Kitchen - One big breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pahoa, Hawaii

Pele's kitchen provided an absolute dream dining experience! Everything we ordered was delicious and the atmosphere was just so magical! We ordered the ulu waffles (vegan) with a side of housemade tempeh and the lau lau. You can tell that everything was made with local ingredients and lots of love! The ulu waffles are a must!! Taste and texture was perfection and the housemade syrups were also very unique and yummy! We opted to dine outside which I would definitely recommend if the weather is nice! The back of the cafe has been converted into an awesome garden with a huge variety of different plants! One of the staff gifted us with a ripe avocado that had just fallen from their tree! We also got the chance to meet Casey (the owner) and his sweet lil pet chameleon!! We talked story while he made some charming little trinkets out of coconut leaves for us to take home :) Overall, I would say that this is one of the coolest local eateries on the big island!! Definitely don't miss out on this hidden little gem on your next visit!!! read more

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Loved the place, this is what a funky, cool island restaurant is all about. The exotic fruit plate was great, even the flowers are edible. The pancakes perfect, the house made coconut or lilikoi syrup are to die for. Service was fast but nice and laid back. Great place. read more

Pele's Kitchen - Exotic fruit plate - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pahoa, Hawaii

Holy bajolies! Pele's Kitchen delivers stellar service, fantastic, organic, and locally sourced food, all done with an emphasis on freshness. When perusing the menu, I noticed there were vegan and vegetarian options along with some meat lovers' offerings. I went vegetarian for this meal and had the Pahoa Scramble with ube on the side. Our waiter was friendly, informative, and instrumental in helping us choose the right food options for our mood. The walls were covered with original, local art, and the chairs were painted in bright, inviting colors. At the end of our meal, we were served a little chocolate heart wrapped in red foil, made in their kitchen, which I thought was so cool. So if you're traveling on the east side of the Big Island on Highway 130, be sure to include this gem on your itinerary! read more

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This spot is THE BEST breakfast spot- one of my top 3 in the world! Yummy plant based options! I had to make a tough decision of whether to be naughty or nice when making my selection! I comprised by having the Vegan Jungle Breakfast (nice) with a side of buttermilk pancakes with macadamia nuts served with both coconut and Lilikoi syrups (naughty!) Both choices were excellent. The purple island yam and fresh fruit on the vegan breakfast were simple and delightful. The pancakes were so light and fluffy and the lilikoi syrup was scrumptious! Hubs had the kalua pork Benedict which was very rich and decadent but also worth going back for. Also bought some of the Puna Gold chocolate bars to enjoy later. read more

Pele's Kitchen - Vegan Jungle Breakfast /Light and fluffy buttermilk pancakes /kalua pork Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pahoa, Hawaii

Dined for brunch and sat in the beautiful garden. Service was spotty. Ordered the scramble and was surprised at what we received for $18. It looked and tasted like something I could just make at home. Slightly disappointed. May return in the future. read more

I expected good eats, I didn't expect this good. Do not hesitate, eat here. We are big island regulars and first time eating here - we both agree that this is THE BEST meal on this trip. Food: REAL Farm to table Orchestrated with overwhelming aloha Vegan dish:: most beautiful and tasty vegan salad I have had. Many ingredients were grown by the chef !! And the flavors and the texture of the veggie, fruit, blossoms work together in harmony. I usually skip the bread, but the garlic bread was GOOD. Husband had the Kailua Benedict with ube patty--heaven. Fruits plate : everything sings to you Apple cider French toast: perfect texture, level of sweetness is just right, and the Lilikoi and coconut syrup --- something you'd have to have it here. And yes , two of us destroyed all these plates, but don't take me wrong -- the portion is generous, we just couldn't stop eating, and yes, we are coming back !!!! read more

Pele's Kitchen - Vegan salad - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pahoa, Hawaii

Great fresh food with big sides! Nice atmosphere and cozy tables , enjoyed fresh local food and fruits

We found this place online cuz the food looked delicious and it seemed like a fun place... and we were not disappointed! There was something for all of us... adults and kids. Very tropical and fun outside garden area the exotic fruit platter went down in like 2 minutes... so yummy! Fresh eggs and yummy crepes and pancakes and spicy Portuguese sausage egg scramble!! Bacon sooooo delicious!! Nice strong coffee. kelly was amazing and the wonderful guy who's art was there... just a positive place with great food. Mahalo read more

Pele's Kitchen - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pahoa, Hawaii

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Breakfast with music!!! Delicious Pineapple Pancakes with fruit syrup. ONO The staff was very friendly, the guitar music was a nice surprise. On a rainy morning it was a perfect delight. Will definitely go back again read more

Excellent farm to table breakfast, the new owner, Casey is an awesome chef. Theyre now open on weekends for lunch and dinner too. read more

Pele's Kitchen - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pahoa, Hawaii

My husband and I had stopped in and figured we'd give this place a try. Bad decision on our part. Food was less than mediocre. My husband waited nearly 30 minutes for a $5 8oz cup of iced tea. Waited another 10 minutes for MY food to show up, and another 5 minutes before my husband was served his plate of Black bean quesadilla. To top it off, my husband was served dirty silverware. The waitress did not bother to check on us one bit. The restaurant wasn't busy, so why the slow service? Overpriced food for less than mediocre food and service. read more

Pele's Kitchen - Dirty silverware arrived, and the waitress didn't bother to check on us. Otherwise, we would have let her know. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pahoa, Hawaii

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We picked this cafe for its eclectic vibe and extensive menu. We love supporting small family-owned establishments, but this one missed the mark badly. The food and service were both disappointing. It pains me to give this place 1 star, but I'll explain. We ordered one vegetarian burrito and a guava juice and a coffee to-go. Both drinks were given to us promptly. The guava juice was tasty, but definitely tasted like it was from a Kern's can (Pele's juice price: $4.50, Kern's juice can price: $0.89). Now the worst part, the wait. We were not told before we ordered that it would be a 25 minute wait. But it gets worse: after 50 minutes of waiting and asking multiple times when our order would be ready, did we finally get our burrito. Upon asking when the order would be ready, I was told multiple times, "the grill is tiny, we will get to it." If you are charging $15.50 for a burrito, maybe you can get a bigger grill? Unfortunately the burrito was a not appetizing at all. No salt, no flavor. The pico de gallo on the side consisted of chopped tomatoes and a few pieces of white onion. The kitchen staff seemed stressed and not organized. At one point, I was considering donning an apron and getting back there to lend them a hand, to speed things up. Skip this spot. Food trucks elsewhere on the island can provide you with better quality food in a timely fashion. read more

Great breakfast spot in Pahoa Village! On the main Pahoa Village Road, where the main part of town is, Pele's Kitchen resides here. Street parking is available but can get tight when it is busy. Luckily this place is only open til lunch time so parking shouldn't be too bad. They've got a lot of delicious menu items for breakfast and brunch! My boyfriend and I ordered the Kalua pig with cheddar cheese omelette and Gourmet Breakfast Burrito, respectively. The kalua pig was very delicious - being tasty and not too salty - and was perfectly coupled with the cheddar cheese, making an irresistibly delicious omelette, fit for breakfast gods. My burrito was also quite delicious, with its blend of jasmine rice, egg, Portuguese sausage, and spinach. It was filling and tasty, but utilized much of the tortilla with a little too much rice. The "salsa" they provide is nice but is more of a pico de gallo. It would be nice to have a salsa, one that has more sauce and taste to add to this wonderful burrito. Nonetheless, I still recommend the burrito for satisfying and filling breakfast. Both dishes were served with a slice of pineapple, papaya, and longan fruit. Prices are decent! Not dirt cheap but not ridiculous for breakfast! Maybe around $9-$12 for each dish. Very affordable and justifiable by their portions. Staff was incredibly friendly. However, they were a little shortstaffed because there was only one girl hosting, serving, and bussing tables. It was to the point where some parties had to wait for her to bus the tables because she was the only one who could. Perhaps one more person to assist her and facilitate the customer's waiting times would allow for a better experience. Overall, GREAT breakfast place I would recommend. If you are near Pahoa, please come here! It is 30 minutes away from Hilo so it really isn't near Hilo. But if you are feeling adventurous and have plans to go to Pahoa anyways, try to make a trip here for a fresh, delicious breakfast! read more

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Colorful local ambiance, two guitar musicians playing live music for a short time, foods are interesting, abt $19 & up to order a breakfast plate. But service was poor: the waitress was not warm, we needed napkins before meals came, she acted like Not Happy that we were asking for things; she served one plate to me while my son still waiting for his food. Two times we asked for something when the male waitress walked by, he went to ask that waitress, no teamwork at all, they were both just kind of ignoring. Our waitress never came to ask how our foods were, or filled water. I gave her only 15% tip! read more

Absolutely delicious! Attentive and helpful service, in a really cute spot. Couldn't ask for anything more!

The food was delicious, service quick and polite. Beautiful artwork no matter which way you looked. read more

Slow moving hippie vibe with live music and fantastic farm to table food. Everyone's meals were amazing. Not for anyone in a hurry, but worth the wait. Gluten. & Dairy Free options were super tasty & safe for my super allergen sensitive gut. read more

Drive about an hour to get here and the food didn't disappoint. I had the breakfast burrito with a few modifications and was impressed. I switched out the rice for hash browns and the sausage for bacon. Definitely something to try if you're in the area. read more

I enjoyed an amazing breakfast burrito that was tasty with a hint of curry flavor and filling I couldn't eat the other half. Fresh fruit garnish on the side was delicious. My daughter got the eggs Benedict and devoured the entire thing. Loved the people and the place too! read more

The coffee not the best I've had but maybe I got the last of a sitting pot. The jungle breakfast and the Omelettes are AMAZING! Also the service was lovely :) read more

Let me take you on a journey- walk in and you are greeted with colorful paintings all around, Aloha tables, laughs, fresh coffee and juice smells, and the most relaxing live ukulele music and Hawaiian singing. The food is filling, fresh, and fantastic. Anything you order is specifically made to order and the display is purely Aloha. read more

Amazing patio They do eco tours of local farms. Live music. Phenomenal art on the walls. I really love the beach shot, that looks like Peke. Prices are high, but so is the quality. Beautiful garden in the back. Their kitty, is super chill. Nice vibe going on there. read more