Wow! The macadamia nut carrot cake, lilikoi cream cake, and lilikoi mango mousse were absolutely…read moreAMAZING. PLEASE do yourself a favor and get those. We tried the coconut cream cake, the roll up cake which were both pretty good, just not quite on the same level as above. The almond tart and cream cheese lemon pan were also okay, just a skip from us.

Excellent baked goods, excellent service, and friendly staff. Whenever we are in Waimea, we make…read morethe time to see what delicious items we will take home. Highly recommend!

Fantastic malasadas, best on the island. Hot and fresh every time. Look for the food trucks!read more

A friend of mine who lives on the BI strongly recommended this malasada spot as she knows and…read moreunderstands my previous disappointment with two other malasada places on the BI, as well as the standard I'm used to from a particular spot on Oʻahu. She assured me these were made to order and, most importantly, not biscuits pretending to be malasadas. So far, we are winning! The location was easy to find, and on a Wednesday morning the line was minimal -- small kine wait. I ordered a dozen to share with our friends from Kentucky who had NEVER had a malasada before, so I was excited to introduce them to this deliciousness. First impression: these malasadas are HUGE. Like baseball-sized huge. And true to what I was told, they were made to order and came out piping hot! We ordered cinnamon and powdered sugar, which was new for me since I'm used to malasadas coated in granulated sugar. They were so hot that the powdered sugar immediately started melting into them. First bite? Not bad. Definitely NOT the biscuit like texture I experienced at another BI spot, so that was already a win. But they still didn't quite have that soft, pillowy texture I was hoping for. That being said, these were easily better than the other two malasada places we tried on the BI in the past. Our Kentucky friends, however, had absolutely no complaints. I'm pretty sure there were some squeals and happy dancing happening, so their first malasada experience was clearly a success. If you've never had a malasada before, this is definitely a good place to start. They're huge, made to order, served piping hot, and most importantly, not biscuit dense. Of the malasadas I've tried on the BI, these have definitely been the best. Oʻahu still holds my malasada heart, though. IYKYK.

There's something to be said about fresh, locally sourced food prepared in lively flavorful ways…read more We enjoyed the generous salad, multiple appetizers, and local meat and fish. Paula, our server was ultra helpful. We've been coming to this location since it was a diner, and the beautiful wood and glass room has only improved since being reinvented as FORC. Happy to keep coming during our frequent visits to the big island.

Forc was a solid dinner pick for a casual meal. We shared the sashimi appetizer and it tasted very…read morefresh. I ordered the miso butterfish, which was light and buttery, and it came with asparagus (subbed in since the kombucha squash wasn't available). For dessert we shared a crème brûlée to round things out. Big shoutout to the staff, who were genuinely kind and welcoming to our group, including our toddler. We came right at 5pm to be less disruptive, and it ended up being a great move. Overall, a dependable spot with good food and warm service.

Came by here last month on our drive up to Waimea and really enjoyed the food!! Service was…read morefriendly too. Sweet potato fries were sooo good. Tried all the sauces and they were all delicious. Parking is in the back lot, it's a good idea to come when they open to beat crowds but there's plentiful seating inside.

Food 5/5 Strawberry Lemonade $9 - Yum! Absolutely delicious…read more Lava Flow $16 - Tasty and delicious. Spicy Poke Bowl $26 - Just okay, nothing special about it. The flavor wasn't kicking nor was it really that spicy at all. BBQ Sampler Plate w/ fries & grilled pineapple $37.95 - Good price point for a sampler. We've eaten a ton of BBQ around the US and the brisket was one of my favorites. The ribs had a sweetness I really enjoyed. Reuben Spring Rolls $16 - Not pictured but loved them! Chocolate Cake $12 - Since it was my actual birthday, my partner wanted to get me a slice of cake but boy are they huge. It was absolutely delicious but we had to take it to go. I would recommend they have smaller slices as eating a ton of BBQ and devouring a huge slice of cake is due for a heart attack. Ambiance 5/5 Got a nice table by the window minus the horsefly. Service 3/5 The lady who sat us and took our drink orders is extremely sweet and friendly. Our service was just okay, she didn't really add to our experience as if there was something on her mind.

Delicious soft serve and ice cream. Kids loved it, as did the grownups! Friendly staff also, which…read moreis always a plus.

Stopped by the Waikoloa location for a quick snack after a long day at the pool. First impression…read morewalking in was really good -- the place is clean, modern, and has a nice family-friendly vibe. Good music playing, plenty of seating, and overall a relaxing atmosphere. I ordered the Blue Hawaiian/Strawberry Swirl, a root beer float, and mint chocolate chip loaded with candy toppings. Everything tasted really good and the ice cream itself was super flavorful. My only small complaint is the extra charge for each topping. Paying $0.50 per topping can add up pretty quickly. A couple other minor things: the lights kept turning off because of the motion sensors, and the young lady at the counter didn't seem very enthusiastic about helping explain the ordering process after we mentioned it was our first time there. The interaction felt a little rushed. That said, the ice cream was definitely good enough for me to come back again while I'm on the island for the next few days. Overall, still a solid spot to check out. Aloha!

This is my favorite boba spot ever! Everything is delicious, house made, and served with love…read more Their products are always consistent and truly outdo every other boba shape I've been to. Their hospitality and care for their customers and their work is unmatched. The store is so cute and their drinks always look so pretty! Thank you guys!

Came here on a Wednesday 10 min before closing. The person before me just ordered the last batch of…read morehouse made boba. My partner and I specifically came here for that. We were welcomed with the friendliest staff with big smiles on their face right when we walked in. We were kind of hungry after a long day coming from Hilo, so we ordered Kimchee pastrami sandwich and a watermelon refresher type drink with popping boba. The drink was very refreshing! The sandwich was DELICIOUS like a premium panini sandwich that came with what tasted like Maui onion kettle chips. Perfect combo! Told the owner I wanted to try their house made boba & because we came all the way from Hilo, she was able to give me a sample of what they had left since it wasn't enough to add to my drink. So thoughtful! I wanted to re-visit and try their hand made boba before we left the big island. We came back the following Friday and ordered butterfly pea type drink with fresh boba, tuna melt and an croffle that came with fresh Ube dipping cream on the side. Everything was great! Ambiance was calm, not too crazy. They had about 3 tables with a couple chairs for indoor seating and board games. I would definitely come back if I return to the big island!

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.

What a great find. If it weren't for the Shaka Guide app sending us around the island, we probably…read morenever would have stopped here -- and I'm so glad we did. I went to a LOT of coffee shops during our week on the Big Island, and I have to say, I was surprised by how annoyed some people seemed that tourists were actually there. Kind of comes with the territory when you work at a coffee shop in a vacation town, doesn't it? Not here. Everyone was genuinely nice, friendly and accommodating. The place itself is so cool, and the coffee was damn good. I figured Hawaiian coffee would be good, but this was easily some of the best coffee I had all week. If I lived anywhere near this place, I'd be here all the time. Thanks for such a positive experience. I have no idea when or if I'll ever make it back, but I wish you guys nothing but the best.

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.

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!