5 Stars on Yelp and it makes sense! The Japanese bakery is…read moredelicious and they do have a few items that are gluten free like the macaroons. Highly recommend their patries! Lady Bug dessert was not overly sweet at all and in the center there is a surprise! Blueberry :) !

Wow, the pastries are amazing and so beautiful and painstakingly put together. We had a curry bun,…read moreCaramel custard, the peanut butter chocolate bar, and macadamia carrot cake. All were amazing. As an example of how carefully these are crafted, the peanut butter bar had a crunchy crust lightly topped with a thin, creamy peanut butter layer, topped by a lighter, almost mousse like peanut butter layer and then a chocolate ganache. We got there at 9:30 am on a Friday and they were fully stocked. We tried again on Saturday at 1:00 and they were already closed because they sold out, so go early.

Shoutout to Tea O'clock an absolute 10/10 in every way. Their handcraft boba teas are mind blowing…read moreand tasty. The owners, Ryan and Arlene, are among the kindest, most genuine people you'll ever meet. If you haven't swung byyoure missing out on pure magic happening in a cup.

Best boba on the island - handcrafted boba is so good, owners are awesome, super helpful, and…read morepatient, and the place is super clean - definitely worth the trip!

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!!!!!

After a fun day exploring the island but frustrating day trying to get food including Malasadas -…read morewe decided to try this food truck having passed it by for years! Be prepared for a wait - it was probably near 30 minutes from waiting to order to waiting for our food but it is made fresh to order and you can customize flavors and toppings. The Malasadas are delicious - warm and fresh! The fillings for me were hit or miss - some like S'mores tasted lovely with marshmallows and what I assume was a Nutella filling but others, especially local flavors like Lilikoi tasted very artificial and overly sweet and anything with coconut in it turned to liquid like a coconut oil! Glad I tried them - fresh, warm and hit and miss on fillings

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.

We had a catered event at a friend's. The Portuguese bean soup, tea sandwiches and the whole…read morespread was amazing. Great job Hawaii Lava scones

The nicest people. Making the most delicious dessert! Presented beautifully! When we see this food…read morecart/truck anywhere it's a must stop. Seriously, even if we just ate. These are more delicious than Beignets, but similar. I always get powered sugar & lilikoi syrup on mine. They fry them fresh for each order. You've got to try. Thank you Hawaii Lava Scones!

The cutest little ice cream truck located at the bottom of the road heading up to Koke'e…read more They also pop up at Hanapepe Art Night on Friday's. Favorites: * Non-dairy base (their non-dairy base is homemade!!) + strawberry + Oreo topping. * Regular base + mango * They also have homemade cones which are amazing & mochi topping The owners & staff are super friendly & made us feel like family. Definitely will be coming back. The best sweet treat on a hot day! Thank

Cute little quick serve place…read more We ordered Cumin beef, salt and pepper ribs, and garlic eggplant. The garlic eggplant was good. The cumin beef and the salt and pepper ribs were excellent. I could have just eaten them all night! Service was quick and efficient.

I didn't like the Banana smoothie I can taste the powder…read more It had a awful after taste. I vc was going to take back, but I was all the way home. At least I tried and I bbc didn't like it

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 :-)

Best SW Salad; check It out for a nice combo to share with…read moresomeone. The SW Salad and a breakfast burrito! Both are exceptional alone or together to share with a diner.

Love this place! When you walk into kta parking lot and…read moresmell something yummy it's probably coming from Jam Pot. Get the golden spice chia pudding and the cinnamon chia pudding. The golden spice chia pudding is so unique I want to try to recreate it but I know it won't be as good haha. Will be back (:

Small and upbeat cafe with Jamaican patties, salads, wraps, smoothies, and fresh pressed juices…read more The cafe is bright and cheery with music that will get you in a good mood! Service is quick since everything is grab and go style. I tried the spicy beef and cheese patty and Jamaican jerk chicken salad bowl. The patty had a golden, flaky, toasty crust with a nicely spiced beef and cheese filling. It was still warm too! The salad was fresh with lovely seasoning on the chicken. The pineapple provided a nice burst of tartness and the pumpkin seeds added crunchiness. Such a refreshing salad to go with a hearty beef patty. Overall, Jam Pot is a great spot for a fresh, flavor-packed lunch when you are in a hurry or just craving a warm and toasty Jamaican patty. They do have a lot of vegan options which is amazing! I'm looking forward to trying the spicy vegan patty and a fresh juice the next time.

My go-to shave ice and ice cream spot on this side of the Big Island!…read more Service is smiley and friendly. I love the different flavors for the shave ice--I always get what I consider to be more Hawaiian or tropical (after all, when in Rome...) Portions are large! In November 2025, I got the 3 flavor guava pineapple and all natural lychee $6 but in the past, I've also enjoyed li hing mui, guava, and lilikoi with mochi (+$1), as well as pina colada! I keep coming back and so should you!

GPS took me to the wrong address.. but I prevailed and found it! Delicious after a day at Hapuna…read morebeach! Coconut ice cream is delicious! The $6 shaved ice 3 flavors is a very generous size. My was so delicious w pina colada , blue vanilla and lilikoi. Sooo yummy.