The malasadas are great, fresh and lots of filling. I couldn't get over the AI generated menus…read morethough because it was....tacky. All the other menu items "looked" good and I ordered a coconut fruit water thinking it would be absolutely loaded with fruits but....it was extremely underwhelming. I think if you're gonna use AI generated photos you should at least make the actual product you hand paying customers, look like the photo. I got a huge cup of coconut water with 3 slices of kiwi, some blueberries and a couple slices of strawberry(she told me it would have pineapple but it didn't which was ironic because right across the malasada truck there's always the people selling fresh pineapple). The Dubai chocolate strawberry cup I tried on a different occasion was delicious but honestly that's an item that isn't complicated to make so I wasn't surprised. I also wanted an Açaí bowl but sadly they didn't have that available so I can't say much. Y'all should ditch the fancy drinks. Just sell water and canned juice along side with the real money makers, the MALASADAS. Also ditch the AI menu because at this point it's just false advertising for the photos to look so perfect and the product so underwhelming.

Six stars if it were possible. Freshly made oer order and Hot and drooling yummy!!!…read more each filled generously with raspberry jam, coconut cream and bavarian cream dipped in sugar... there was a choice of many more fillings. Hey, there's always tomorrow we are staying 10 minutes away...YAY!!!!!

Cute shop that sells merch. There's a guitar for patrons to play. There's seating indoors and…read moreoutdoors. Service 5/5 Standard, friendly folks. Coffee 5/5 Vanillicious - For $13 this is the most expensive coffee I've had but it was so worth it! A nice sweet treat, it was sooo delicious. Vanilla Latte - Standard latte, nothing bad to say.

If you're visiting Waimea and planning to stop by Waimea Coffee Company, just a heads-up that the…read moreonline menu isn't fully up to date. I'm posting an updated photo of the current menu to help other visitors. That said, this place is definitely worth the stop. The coffee is great, the pastries are fresh, and the atmosphere has that relaxed Big Island local charm. It's the kind of spot where you can sit, sip your coffee, and just enjoy the slower pace of Waimea. Service was friendly and welcoming, and everything came out quickly. Perfect stop if you're exploring the Waimea area or in my case, heading to Hilo. Extra! You can order your iced drink with coffee flavored ice cubes for an additional charge of course :-)

Stopped by after dinner to get something sweet after dinner since there were no dessert spots open…read moreat 6 pm :( A local supermarket that carried a lot of local and mainland things. The staff were very friendly to locals and less friendly to tourists. I got some li hing mango gummies and KTA butter mochi. The butter mochi was very soft and chewy but lacked flavor.

Emma's Kitchen inside KTA has delicious Filipino food! 2…read morechoices for $15.99! Highly recommend!

This is not just a bakery. There are impressive sandwiches on the menu…read more The shortrib sandwich is possibly the biggest sandwich you have ever seen! She asked me if I wanted a half or a whole. I thought it would be nice to have leftovers so I ordered a whole. I have leftovers for several meals; I could not finish even one half. Such a good sandwich! In the past I have also enjoyed the chicken pesto sandwich. The shortrib was my favorite. Everything is freshly made to order and the owner is a lovely person and clearly a hard worker. Her pastries are beautiful and the prices are in line with the area. I'm so glad that she is conveniently located here in the village

Don't be fooled by their store name! This place has more than sweet indulgences, they've got savory…read moreones too! My mom and I walked around this fairly new development to find lunch, and we definitely made the right choice! They had their offerings posted in a chalkboard outside and the braised short rib bahn mi caught our eye. We went in to order and asked about sizing to see if we should get two things or just one, the lady at the front said that the half bahn mi is large in size and a full bahn mi could feed us both. So we got a full size. SHE WAS NOT JOKING! The piece pictured counts as a half of the sandwich. It was bigger than my labubu! They don't use your typical bahn mi bread, it's more like a ciabatta bread, but it was so delicious! There was a large piece of soft tender short rib perfectly seasoned and vegetables for days! My mom and I stared at it and wondered how we were going to be able to take a bite because it was so huge (don't worry we figured it out) Before leaving we also grabbed a Dubai chocolate cheesecake.What a delicious dessert! My favorite cheesecake that I've had anywhere for sure! A huge plus is that on top of the delicious food was that the the place being clean, inviting, and the people there were so sweet! The lady in the front was super kind and friendly and the people behind the the counter came out to make sure that we loved what we ate (and we did!). Good food and good people. Can't beat that! Also if you are like me and don't like going to places with no parking, there is SOOOO much parking, so don't worry! If you are in the area, I highly recommend checking this place out!

Come pick up your bread here!!…read more Very well-maintained, bakery very clean and employees are kind. All places to get a dessert after a meal you need to come pick up a cupcake from here. I love jalapeño bread and I usually come pick up some bread from here to make breads for some chowder.

Went to visit during the Saturday Farmer's market at Parker School in Wimea…read more Long lines, brisk service, no nonsense goodness. Scone was awesome, light and flaky and "chewy". Not crumbly at all! Banana bread was dense buttery banana goodness. I'm leaving but I want more.

Highly recommend these malasadas. I especially loved the ube cheesecake filling and the…read morepassionfruit one. They are hot and fresh.

Hawaii's Ultimate Doughnut has a cart off of Mamalahoa Hwy in Waikoloa, Big Island. It's small and…read morecolorful, you can't miss it. Please be careful turning in and out into traffic. Hannah has this spot rocking and it's not just because of the traffic flying by that shakes the cart. She's patient, funny, and LOVES this work. The staff in there are working with a fryer, and it's hot. I could see sweat on Hannah's face. She still had a smile and was willing to chat. Great service all around! The new item is Dubai chocolate malasada! It's an added $7 more for this trendy treat. Hannah showed me the pistachio cream filling used and the type of chocolate bar with a thick layer of crispy bits, it's all imported. This is the legit stuff. Minimum Malasada purchase is three and you won't be disappointed if you have to eat more than planned. Hannah made sure I got napkins because she knew what was about to go down. I definitely got the holy trinity if haupia, guava, and lilikoi. It's a must! I tried it without a sugar dusting and I think I'll go back to the sugar, why not.

Best Malasadas we have had. They don't fill them until you order. We had one on our way to our…read moredestination and stopped again on the way back to have them later!

We always stop here on the drive from Hilo to Kona. Known for their huge, thick, dense malasadas…read more These are okay, in my honest opinion. No complaints but I just like my malasadas to be light, fluffy & airy. I can't have too much carbs these days. We usually get the original plain ones but they have some with flavored filling as well. They have a gift shop, my parents found some great shirts, with nice colors there. We liked it. They serve local food as well. Service is always good, served with Aloha Mahalo and Aloha!! Chelle

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.

Literally the best grilled cheese we've ever had. We got the one with bacon jam with a cup of…read moretomato soup and I'm still thinking about it days later. DEFINITELY worth a stop.