Sometimes you just want a big potato wedge and some chicken…read more Thanks for feeding the crew! Nothings changed for the past 30 years this minit shop is clean kind and dependable. 5 stars for always having what we need when we need last minit items. You've saved me more than once or twice. Be back soon!

Should have "Locals Only" on the building…read more Came in and asked for a drumstick and was charged $3.45. Got into the car and pulled out the most measly looking price of backbone I'd every seen I've heard stories of this happening to tourists but didn't expect it to happen to me I went back in and laid it on the counter and said, excuse me, I asked for a drumstick, not a backbone, and they apologized while the ladies in the back watched and they were laughing. My girlfriend that has lived on the island for the last 20 years, apologized for them and said that she should've gone in with me. I will say the fried chicken was good, but not worth the customer service

Perfect place to get a bite to eat if you are driving to Kohala. The chicken and potatoes were…read moreperfect. We arrived in Kona after 6pm our drive to our Kohala Airbnb and we were starving then saw this Mini Stop. It was a perfect dinner to take with us. Workers were so pleasant and helpful. I'm glad we stopped.

Starved after a day at the beach, we stopped in because my smart daughter remembered Minit Stop…read morefrom when she was on Oahu. We were served THE most delicious fried chilen by the sweet auntie back there cooking away. Mac salad was THE bomb! The chicken katsu plate with two huge scoops of rice and a big scoop of that mac salad. It was the same fried chicke in bite size pieces and teriyake sauce to pour over top. Sweet Mother of Mercy everything was ono to the MAX. I highly recommend this Minit Stop for a meal.

Well finally to check out this place that my fellow Yelper Fran C. Posted. It's like a 7-11…read moreconvenience store / gas station. Had their famous fried chicken it was ok but I thought it would have been better . I think it was sitting under the heating light for awhile, but I think if it was freshly fried it would been Da Bomb. I also had their Lobster Melt in a shape like a flying saucer. That was very good stuff with Lobster and celery and a little Mayo. I think that was imitation Lobster meat because if it was the real McCoy the price would be much more expensive lol

On the way to Kona stopped at this Minit Stop location. Heard a lot about the fried chicken. Well…read morefor me it didn't make the hype. My drum stick was very dry and the thigh wasn't that much better. They had just brought out some. flying saucer lobster melts. So we bought a couple. Tried to decided whether it was into on crab or lobster. Anyway it was different.

A little of everything that you might want while vacationing in Hawaii, plus there is a store every…read morewhere you go

Stopped by to pick up souvenirs. They have a lot of stuff and at the moment, as of November 2025,…read moreHello Kitty items, from dolls, key chains, to beach towels, seems to be selling. In additions, they have all sorts of typical nick nacks, trinkets, key chains, sunglasses, sundries, cookies, drinks, etc. If you purchase $100 or more worth of items, you qualify for free gift items, such as tote bag, mugs, etc. You can easily spend hundreds or more dollars.

I live right across the street from this pharmacy in Waimea, so at this point they've basically…read morebecome part of my extended healthcare ohana. The ExtraCare system kept booting me out like I was trying to hack the Pentagon, but the staff never acted annoyed. They were patient, kind, and just as frustrated as I was. Today, one of the managers actually took the time to go full FBI forensic analyst on my account and finally fixed it. Honestly, I could go to KTA or Foodland, but I keep coming back because this place still has that small-town village vibe where people know you and genuinely care. The pharmacists have personally called me about medication interactions, helped with refill issues, and even contacted my provider for me when prescriptions got stuck in bureaucratic limbo. The cashiers have also saved me money by pointing out better deals before I checked out, which in this economy deserves a Nobel Peace Prize. Corporate really should invest more into this location because the staff is fantastic. Maybe start with better coolers before the beer reaches "lightly simmered" status. Good people. Professional, down to earth, and genuinely caring.

Picked up a few things from the pharmacy, if you're a tourist this is a great place for you to pick…read moreup some souvenirs. Souvenirs here are a little less pricey than other places.

Open 24 Hours! Yelpers NEED this gas station listed as there isn't anything open after sunset,…read morebetween Kona and Hilo, via Waimea. You're welcome xo

The chicken used to be perfect but not sure what happened. Chicken is dry now days. Service is…read morealways great though.

We came here specifically looking for spam musubi and we weren't disappointed! The rice was…read moreperfect! All the supermarket nearby either were out of spam musubi or the rice was dry and hard. The spam musubi here was perfect that we decided to come back here for more as we were in town! We were bummed they didn't have chicken katsu musubi when we came back because it was sooo delicious! I'm happy with whatever we found.

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.

Very cool old school store with regulars shooting the breeze in front of the steps. Two sweet…read moreladies in the store. Mi asked, do you have Stone Cookies? She points to the row and says on the top. Yay! They sell wood for the fire and beautiful orchids, anthuriums and this really pretty plant I saw at the KMC office.

Don't shop here. They repeatedly double charge, assuming you won't notice. Such a racket!read more

DONT SHOP HERE! They double charged me on my card $12 twice. I asked for a refund and provided bank…read morestatement. The oriental manager/owner is horrible with customer service gave me attitude and yelled. I've dispute the charged with my bank and let them know they double charged me. NEVER SHOP HERE! Shady

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.

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.