Cute lil hidden spot! Went with a Brazilian friend and she said this is the closest to home an açaí…read morebowl has tasted! There are stools to sit on but it's right next to the main road - not too close but just so you're aware. It's next to the student massage place, so a great place to get a massage then grab a snack ;-). One girl was working the shop so it took a minute for her to make our orders but we were happy with the food!!! Would go again!

I love this spot. Located in the small town of Kainaliu,…read morethey offer the best acai bowls. I really appreciate that they just recently started offering fresh squeezed juices. This is surprisingly difficult to find on an island that is plentiful with fruit. Since they started making homemade pao de queijo it is a must stop for me when in the area. I recently tried their chicken sandwich and thought it was great and am now craving that. Service is always with a smile and personal touch. The owner is very sweet and cares very much about her business and the quality they put out. So this has me want to support her.

This place was great for a quick light breakfast. So good we came here twice on our trip. The…read moreregular size is honestly pretty shareable and filling but it really depends on how hungry you are. Our favorite was the island time bowl. Service is fast we didn't wait more than 10 minutes both times. It's in a really convenient location. There isn't any seating inside. Outside there is some spots to sit and maybe you'll get lucky and see a gecko.

Delicious breakfast at Kona Wave Cafe! Food and drinks came out very quickly which is great if you…read moreneed to grab something on the go. It's right next to the beach so you can have a nice view while eating your refreshing meal.

Epic vegan food. Service and entire experience were both pleasantly memorable! I will be dreaming…read moreof this food all the way back to the mainland. We had the spicy tacos and a combination of the three soft serves! I can't rate this food highly enough! Worth every dollar!

mind blowingly delicious vegan dining! I can't believe this place is so close to where we're…read morestaying. I had the nacho salad and my husband got the tacos. Everything was delicious and the nice staff gave us samples of their soft serve while we waited. We are stuffed but getting desserts to go. It's such a pleasant space too. Lots to look at. So glad I'll be able to eat here more than once.

$12 for a large smoothie bowl is a great price. The double…read morebento box is HUGE but my wife and I finished all the food it was so good. Employees are very friendly and happy to suggest samples of the protein options to help decide. I don't have any pics because we finished everything so quickly D: we were really hungry after snorkeling. Highly recommend this spot for value, vibes, and flavor.

Service with a smile and a lot of love. Serving up fresh foods, beverages and snacks. Extra Aloha…read moreportions are the norm so go and enjoy

I came for the coffee, stayed for another round of coffee, the Ironman related pop ups, and ube…read morecinnamon rolls. The cortado was perfectly punchy like the first climb out of town on Ironman bike course after a long swim. The ube cinnamon roll was so good that I was just as covered in purple frosting as my three old son (no shame as other patrons handed both of us napkins). The cold brew was as strong as a 20 min FTP test at 300 watts - just what I needed after being awake all night with a one year old. My family had such a great experience that we walked out there with more swag than a triathlete from the Ironman check in tent (and came back the next day more coffee). Huge shoutout for having an outdoor set up on race day, so I could watch Lucy Charles Barclay hammer the bike course while ordering a double espresso.

Stopped in to pick up some Kona coffee for my son and daughter in law who like the dark roast…read morebeans. I've made several purchases online from them and their products are delivered quickly. Their physical location is popular with coffee lovers sitting outside enjoying their beverages. I purchased a couple bags of coffee and ordered a latte. It was quite good. Service is not the friendliest, but we will continue to patronize their business because my son loves their coffee.

Amazing acai, great portions, and amazing views! We actually came twice in a day and got different…read morebowls. They offer in 3 sizes, and the large was $20; however, you get a lot of toppings and a huge portion of acai - perfect to share between two people. They have a parking lot and can validate parking as well.

Tried the Small Islander and Drifter açaí bowls for breakfast and appreciated how quickly…read moreeverything was made and brought out to us. I added almond butter to one of the bowls for an extra $1, which was a nice touch and complemented the bowl well. Overall, the bowls were solid and enjoyable, especially if you prefer a simpler, less overly sweet açaí. The açaí itself was more icy and not as sweet compared to other places, which was solid but not my personal preference That said, I was hoping for a little more of a unique Hawaii-inspired twist -- maybe something like coconut cream or another local flavor element -- because the bowls tasted pretty similar to açaí bowls I've had in other states. I've definitely had more memorable and "wow" açaí bowl experiences in Hawaii before. Still, I appreciated the freshness, simplicity, and quick service, and it was a good breakfast option overall. I loved eating it while watching the sunrise and waves and love its proximity to the Oceanside!

I wish there was a spot like this on O'ahu! Arise Bakery and Cafe is such a gem in Kona. The…read moreaesthetics of this spot is top notch. I was on PTO but being in this space made me want to grab my laptop and get some work done. It's also just such a great spot to sit and chat with friends over coffee and pastries. I got one of their seasonal drinks, a brown sugar maple latte. My friend got their Americano and she's very much a black coffee kinda girl but after a sip of my latte she said "I get it". Clean bathrooms, lots of tables and places to sit. I haven't tried any of their food food, but their pastries are top notch. There's even a keiki zone and was very kid friendly!

What a great place!…read more For us, a part of going to the big island is finding new places. This was a great find. We lucked because the line was short when we got here. About five minutes later, it was almost out the door. I had something simple, which was the croissant which was buttery, flaky and definitely fresh. The latte (oat-milk) was the best I've tasted in the island. There was plenty of seating inside but the parking could be a problem. The young lady that helped us was not the most friendly person we've encountered but she may just be having an off day. The other workers were more friendly even though they weren't the ones that helped us. Over all, a great experience so this will be a go-to spot for us. Oh, did I mention that they had an inside balcony? It was very nice! 100% recommend.

Casual dining right on the ocean. A great spot to watch the sunset. We made a reservation for a…read moreFriday night to catch the end of the sunset. We were seated right on the edge of the waves and enjoyed watching them crash on the sea wall and rocks throughout our dinner. I started with a cocktail with calamansi and lilikoi and ginger and carrot. It was a delicious combination. For an appetizer we went for the truffle Parmesan ulu. Delicious. The ulu was perfectly fried and dressed with a tasty sauce. For our main course we orders the fish special which was a fried whole rockfish. Delicious and flakey and light. Server with three sauces- shoyu, chinichurri, and a sweet and sour. All paired great with a light white fish. Ended the night with a coffee icecream we barely had room for but it was delicious and very creamy. Finished with a drizzle of chocolate sauce that brought it all together. And to make our night even more perfect, our server Jay was excellent. Super friendly and warm and makes you feel at home.

Really impressed with the fish tacos! Definitely what they're most famous for, and did not…read moredisappoint. I got them fried, and they were very seasoned, crispy on the outside but broke apart softly. we also got the fried fish burger, which was good but the tacos were much preferred. It did take a while to get seated by the host, they seemed to be busy even with empty tables.

Our first morning on the Island we were set to look for Acai Bowls and as we were walking down the…read morestrip we ran into Bikini Bottoms Coffee. I spoke the the staff member and asked about cross-cotimination for my and my sons allergies. She was very helpful and let us know what we can have and can't have. She aslo informs us that all the equipment would be cleaned. We both got the Tropical Thunder, it comes with: acai base with blueberry cinnamon granola, bananas, pineapple, papaya, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries and he added chocolate syrup. The fruits were fresh and juicy. I felt refreshed with every bite. The location has indoor and outdoor seating. We decided to eat outdoors! This place was so good, we were a repeat customer the next day!

We got a latte with soy milk and a latte with oat milk. We tried Kona coffee from a few places now…read moreand this was the first place where we could really taste the unique Kona coffee flavors - earthy, chocolatey (especially with oat milk; with soy, you can taste the soy flavor a bit and the Kona coffee flavor's not as strong). Came back a few more times since it's so good and their lattes are very consistent! We also tried their vegan chocolate croissant. They helped us warm up the croissant, but it was still cold on the inside (the chocolate filling and bottom side of the pastry). That was a bit disappointing, but it still tasted good and probably would have been even better thoroughly warmed! (The ice cream is NOT vegan for those wondering if it's vegan ice cream. We inquired since they don't serve cow milk in their coffees, so we thought maybe their ice cream was so vegan.)

My kid enjoyed the shaved ice, and I really like the lava flow smoothie, it was perfectly flavored,…read morestrawberry puree tasted great. We went back twice and it was conveniently located. The lady was not overly friendly but friendly enough. She is non-stop working and all by herself. Show some grace. It's a good place!

Saw ants crawling around the window and along the table where we sat. I ordered one coconut ube…read moresmoothie and for some reason, it felt like there was a mess or chaos going on in the back. A couple of the ladies talking with each other and after the blender finished making noise, I felt like they had some issue going on and there was extra wait, which made me feel uneasy. I was the only customer inside but it felt like the staff was struggling to make one smoothie for me. After some time, I finally got it and the bits of the smoothie were pouring out ontop of the drink so I needed a napkin to wipe it off and keep my hands clean. When I drank it, there was a shot of just pure coconut flavoring that went deep into the drink.The ice was not blended well and I had some chunky textures. The coconut fully overpowered the ube flavor, which I could barely taste. There was definitely an off-balance with too much sugar or something. It also didn't taste like it was made fresh ingredients. Probably a powder mix. Was quite disappointed