This community cafe offers vegetarian fare from fresh ingredients sourced from their farms. The jalapeño ulu burger was fantastic (add the mango hot sauce they offer). The lunch was so good we bought the carrot cake and a French press coffee for desert. Highly recommend! read more

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I'll be honest I was looking for another Vegan place nearby that I've been to before my first time on Big Island but I saw this place and was why not.... Really cool place and pretty big inside.... I think I spoke to the owner and she was really nice and helpful...I was in a rush though since I was trying to change my flight to an earlier flight to get back to Oahu.... I ended up choosing the Hungry Farmer Salad - regular size since I don't generally eat lunch often.... I opted for the chipotle black bean burger for it...and they said it it house made and I believe them...really good... I'm not a big caesar dressing person but that is what came with it but overall this salad was really refreshing and good... They have some good size tables so i was able to bring my notebook in so i can do some work as well. Will come here again! read more

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I got the taro burger made vegan and the person I ate with got the falafel sandwich! It was my first time and he's a regular. Very good food! read more

Sweet Cane Cafe - Sandwiches Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

The food was fabulous, local, fresh and healthy. I Had the jalapeño ulu burger on gluten free bread. It was delicious and loved the house made bread =- it was some of the best gluten free bread I have ever had. I had the chickpea curry salad as my side and this was also excellent. I tried the mango hot pepper sauce and that was excellent as well. For desert I had the gluten free carrot cake which had macadamia and a frosting of lilikoi, also excellent. My husband loved his Taro burger and vegan baklava dessert. read more

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Didn't know it was a vegan restaurant when I dropped in. Amazing food and lot of variety. Their cassava pizza was fantastic! Perfectly cooked and filling, all the ingredients tasted fresh. Also tried their jackfruit smoothie which tasted so fresh and authentic, without overtly being sweet. Very happy to have found this spot! Everyone was super nice and the space itself was very open with plenty of tables. Each table also had fresh flowers, a nice detail! read more

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Sweet Cane is a health-conscious, organic, farm-to-table cafe, offering sandwiches, fresh juices/smoothies, and vibrant acai bowls. My favorite items are the acai and pitaya bowl as they are loaded with fresh banana, granola, coconut flakes. I also chose to get the omega add on for bee pollen, honey, chia, and hemp seeds for extra fiber! I am so happy to see that their bowls are still amazing as always. Highly recommend their fruit juices and bowls for nature's dessert to give you a boost for the day. read more

You eat with your eyes here, feasting on the flower arrangements that geace each table. You're not going to survive long as a vegetarian restaurant if you're not kick a$$. Everything here was so good. I was suspicious of their breads....delicious, I was suspicious of their desserts....delicious. Have a smoothie/milkshake they are delicious. We had the pizza, chickpea burger and grilled cheese. The service checked in and confirmed that we wanted cheese and not a vegan option. All were unique dishes and very good. read more

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No one at the counter to take our order-- for a while. The only tables available still had crumbs on them from the last customers, so we cleaned the table so we could sit down. There was a large pile of dirty dishes stacked up in the area where folks are supposed to place used plates, etc. They probably need more staff or this might just be their vibe. I had a spicy kalo burger for $20. The bun on the bottom was toasted (great) but the bun on top was not toasted and was crumbling apart as I ate it. The pumpkin soup with roasted pumpkin seed garnish was delicious, and inspired me to make my own kabocha stew at home. The food is tasty. The cleanliness could use some improvement especially given the prices. All that being said, it is a popular spot. The parking lot was full. The employees looked busy. Just be forewarned that service levels & cleanliness may fluctuate. read more

Sweet Cane Cafe - Kalo burger and tasty bowl of pumpkin soup - Sandwiches Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

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They should have warned me about the snot shot I got - I forget what it's called but it was like a noni shot or something and it was like slime... it was the worst thing I've ever tasted. I had such a bad reaction to it that my friend wanted to try it and so did the stranger a few tables down lol... it was so bad, guys, I better be way healthier now. However, everything else we got was awesome and I love the atmosphere of this place. Anywhere you can sit outside in the sunshine around plants is totally my vibe! We got sugar cane drinks and acai bowls that were totally customizable. read more

Sweet Cane Cafe - Sandwiches Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

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Delicious and fresh food prepared quickly with great ingredients. I had a couple of their smoothies, a sandwich, and their veggie poke bowl (which was quite dense & heavy, and lasted me nearly two mealtimes). The sugarcane juice is also delicious and is a great complement to any of their dishes. I'm so grateful for having good vegetarian food in Hilo! read more

Great spot for a healthy quick lunch in Hilo. Lots of options, and most of the dishes can be made gluten-free and/or vegan. I tried the raw nori wrap and the smoky taro burger (my favorite of the two), both had lots of flavors. When you enter, place your order at the register and pick a seat. The food came out fast and the staff was friendly. There's a small parking at the front and indoor/outdoor seating. read more

Sweet Cane Cafe - Nori wrap - Sandwiches Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

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Love this place! Just tried the Curry Chickpea Salad and it is amazing. Highly recommend read more

Sweet Cane Cafe - Curry Chickpea Salad - Sandwiches Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

Service was quick. Food is good. Sugar cane juice tastes really good. Seating area is spacious and looks clean. Will be coming back read more

Sweet Cane Cafe - Açaí bowl - Sandwiches Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

Staff was curt but it's understandably a busy time. However, this bagel was untoasted and the cream cheese was flavorless. The whole bite tasted like the color green for about $12. Feel free to LOL, I've gotten a good laugh from this photo. read more

Sweet Cane Cafe - Cream cheese bagel with avocado, sprouts, and tomato - Sandwiches Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

What a great cafe! My Fiancé and I were spending the day exploring the eastern side of the island and were looking for a quick lunch spot when we happened upon Sweet Cane. If we lived on the island this would easily become a regular stop. Everything we ordered was fresh, local, and delicious, and the staff was absolutely lovely. You can see into the kitchen from the dining area and it was super cool to watch one of the cooks break down one of the biggest jackfruit we'd ever seen. They even let my partner and I try a piece. Thanks for a lovely meal, and if we're ever in the area again, we'll be back! read more

Great vibes and a good option for healthy food. I got the cassava pizza with dairy-free cheese. My boyfriend got the chipotle black bean burger. My pizza was good and surprisingly very filling, I could only finish 3/4 of it. My boyfriend wasn't a fan of his burger. We had our dog with us so we had to sit outside but they had live music inside and it seemed like a good place to meet up with friends. It was pretty busy on a Saturday lunch service. Overall it was good read more

Sweet Cane Cafe - Pizza - Sandwiches Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

I get so dehydrated being on a plane for over 5 hours to the Big Island and nothing quenches your thirst like fresh sugar cane juice. Got a 1/2 gallon where I enjoyed a cup on site and took the rest to go for our 2 nights in Hilo. The only strange thing is they don't have 1/2 gallon containers for fresh pressed cane juice to go so it was put into a gallon sized container half full. They only have 1/2 gallon jugs in the prepacked ones which costs more as we found out when we went back for a refill before heading to Kona and they rung it up as such. Tried the durian cacao smoothie as well but the sugar cane juice is where it's at. read more

Sweet Cane Cafe - Durian cacao smoothie - Sandwiches Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

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Açaí bowls were incredible and huge, along with snacks they have packaged and fresh. I also got this vegan sandwich there was tasty, I wish it was a little bigger for the price, nevertheless it was delicious. Very cute spot with great energy in the cafe. It also has an open kitchen which is always nice. read more

Sweet Cane Cafe - Sandwiches Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

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After having come here monthly for a couple of years, I won't be back. It has always been over priced but I was happy about the healthy options. I ordered a large açai bowl, but they did not have large containers, so I had to get a small. It was served in an overflowing cup (see picture) that when opened, began running down the sides of the cup. The granola, coconut and such was served in small containers on the side, but could not be mixed into the cup that was already overflowing . When I asked how I was supposed to eat it they looked at me like I was stupid and then begrudgingly gave me a small bowl. This is the third time in a row that I've had subpar experiences for overpriced food here. read more

Sweet Cane Cafe - Sandwiches Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

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Get their freshly pressed sugarcane you won't regret it !! It's naturally sweet, cold & refreshing perfect after a hike to replenish. 16 ounces for $6 The macadamia nut pesto sandwich was delicious, just the right amount of melty mozzarella and basil pesto. Not heavily salted either so it's a healthy choice. I don't recall tasting macadamias but it may have been blended with the pesto giving it a crunchy bite, but nothing significant. It comes with a side of chips or daily specials. I had the pickled daikons, they were like natural vinegar chips. Even so, I wouldn't pay $16 for this sandwich next time. The spot has both indoors and outdoor seatings, clean bathrooms just outside the cafe, and a small parking lot in the bag. Staff had given us the wrong order, but kindly remade it once we let them know. Check in for 10% off your order read more

Sweet Cane Cafe - The besttt sugarcane juice!! To-go Macadamia Nut Pesto sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

My parents and I came here the other day for lunch. The staff was friendly and they have a lot of local stuff for sale in the front. They try to be farm to table, everything is really healthy and clean. The taro burger was my favorite and the most flavorful, the spicy sandwich was interesting and tasted similar to a turkey sandwich with a kick, the pizza was filling and different as well. We got some juices to go that were really good. We also got the purple sweet potato roll and that was good. Over all not a bad place to stop for a healthy lunch, just wish things had a little more flavor to them. read more

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I was looking for a bakery with gluten free options and decided to try this place - all their treats were sweet and yummy! The girl working the front was super friendly and helpful. The vibe of the place is cute - you feel like what you're eating is special made and hand crafted. I would definitely recommend this place whether you're looking for diet specific foods or not! read more

Sweet Cane Cafe - Banana Bread- GF / Vegan - Sandwiches Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

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The service was fine, the people were nice. The only bad was unfortunately due to personal preference. I got the kale salad and on the menu the dressing is just explained as a "housemade vinaigrette". Unfortunately I absolutely despise ginger and that's all it tasted like and could only eat maybe a 4th of my salad. It was really disappointing as the prices are steep. Also they did not have fresh blueberries or strawberries, they were all frozen. My wife's Açaí bowl only had a fresh (unripe) banana. I wish the menu had explained the items a bit better. This was just not our cup of tea which is fine and the staff seemed really hard working and kind. read more

Farm to table at its finest! It was really nice to walk into an establishment and be greeted with sunshine! The lady behind the counter was so nice. She took her time with us as it was our first time there. We ended up ordering the spicy pickled pepper sandwich on gluten free bread and buckwheat and oat pancakes. It was delicious! I still haven't stopped thinking about the gluten free bread. The bread is made in house and all the ingredients are sourced locally. For me, I feel really good about supporting not only this local establishment but also the surrounding farms as well. read more

I've been coming here each time I visit home on the weekends. I love their smoothies and now my mom wants a coconut matcha smoothie each time I come here. I get the pitaya smoothie, but have also tried the chocolate crave, and holy cacao with some added cold brew. I enjoy their buckwheat and oat pancakes, both savory and sweet, I've tried both. Also enjoyed the cassava pizza. It's a different take on what you think pizza should look like, but it's tasty. I loved their ulu lasagna when they had it as a daily special. I've also tried the smoky taro burger with the gluten free bun. I also enjoy the drinks and desserts they have in the refrigerated area. They are so friendly and I always feel welcome. I bought some honey and some natural moisturizer that they also sell on their shelves. There's spacious seating and I love their cassava straws. read more

This place has amazing food, seems like an open kitchen and friendly staff. The serveur who took the order she was quite patient and helped a lot with dietary restrictions. They got a lot of options for Jain food. The fruits on buckwheat pancakes were yum. And cassava pizza was first of a kind that we had. Pesto is not Jain so just substitute with something else. Smoothies are must have. We had Chocolate Crave. Note smoothies base is Cane juice. A lot of Vegan options too read more

Searched yelp for coffee on the go. Wanted to try a local spot and support local business. 2 stars for a menu that looked good (didn't eat) and sweet family running the place. The coffee was horrible. So weak, tasteless and we ended up tossing it before we left. Dissapoonted and a waste of $$. Don't come here for the coffee. read more

We came in on a Thursday during Merrie Monarch. Everywhere we planned to go was busy & this had a lot of good reviews, so we ended up here as they just opened! We shared 3 sandwiches between 3 of us. Pesto, Spicy Pickled Pepper, & Grilled Cheese. The flavors for each sandwich were so good! They each had their own distinct taste. There was no meat in the sandwiches & it definitely didn't need it. We're so glad we came into this establishment. I could eat this every day. They have an option for gluten free bread! read more

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Such a great cafe with healthy, fresh food and eco-friendly dishes and containers. The coconut matcha shake was delicious. The acai bowls are prepared beautifully. Service was excellent. read more

My favorite cafe in the island! Fresh, healthy, farm to table food that I can actually eat! Allergy friendly. I was able to go dairy free easily. The cassava crust pizza made vegan was exceptional, so flavorful! Even my meat loving guys thought it was really good. Everything our family of five had was delicious. I love the expanded space! The last time I visited the island they were closed when I was in Hilo, and the time before they were in a little closet sized shop. I had loved the cane juice then, and the zoodles with mac nut pesto were so good that I remember them to this day (no longer available, dang it, but the other menu items make up for that). There are a lot of grab and go items for sale too, like freeze dried island fruits, coconut yogurt (so good), frozen and fresh juices, vegan ice cream, healthy chocolates, and so much more. This cafe makes me want to spend more time over in Hilo on the next trip to the island. Highly recommend! Parking was easy and free too, in their lot. read more

Delicious food and smoothies. All vegetarian! The cassava pizza was incredible. They were super accommodating of our large group, including a boisterous toddler! Thank you for being so kind! read more

I called in a phone order, really easy to place. Smoky taro burger - I opted for vegan Mac nut cheese over cheddar and no sprouts, so they asked if I wanted lettuce instead! My side was sauerkraut, and it tasted so good with the burger. The whole combo was delicious and I loved the Mac nut cheese. So glad I didn't listen to the reviews that said it was dry or not good. My fav meal on the Big Island so far Mango bliss smoothie - with mango, strawberry and lilikoi. not sure I tasted the lilikoi but still really tasty. We picked up and ate at a garden close by. They do have plenty of seating inside, water station. There are a ton of baked goods to choose from as well which I saw when I went in to pick up. Highly recommend stopping by! I would come again if we were staying in Hilo longer. read more

Sweet Cane Cafe - Smoky taro burger - Sandwiches Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

If you have a few minutes, Sweet Cane Cafe offers the sweetest vegetarian experience. They have fresh, energizing food, not fast processed food. - Sweet Potato Brownie is rich, we try not to eat it before our real food - Jalapeno Ulu Burger! They are often out of it so I'm grateful when I can order it. I usually substitute a side salad instead of the bun - Ulu Poke is also really good - Smoothies - Shots of juice and all the goodness read more

Sweet Cane Cafe - Sandwiches Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

Incredible vegan-friendly cafe with so many kinds of food, baked goods, desserts, and drinks! Everything in the display cases and fridges looked so good, and the girl at the counter was super patient and nice while I browsed. I finally decided to try the durian mocha raw pie which was really cool- strong durian flavor and not overly sweet. I also got the raw nori wrap which was delicious! One note- a lot of the items are marked vegan even though they have honey, so be sure to read the ingredients if that matters to you. I definitely plan to come back to try more treats! read more

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So happy to find this gem of a place here in Hilo. Lovely ambiance, with fresh tropical flowers on every table. We came in here for breakfast and so glad we were the first ones at opening time. Soon the restaurant just filled up in minutes. The highlight of our breakfast was the SUGARCANE Juice. Freshly made and tasted it heavenly. Being an Indian this was one of my favorite memory of summer in childhood. I'm glad the kids were able to enjoy that in their own country. The microgreens were a great addition to all of the dishes. Such a lovely breakfast experience, felt like a great start to a vacation! read more

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Delicious!!!!!!! Pizza? AHmazing. Smoothies? Sooo yummy! Salad was very fresh. Whole restaurant has a very cute, cozy and wholesome vibe. Fresh, vibrant, flavorful and delicious food. read more

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It had been years since our last visit and to be quite frank, it'll probably be years before our next. We were on the search for the best açaí bowl in Hilo and heard many great things about Sweet Cane Cafe. We went and got a bowl to share and it tasted like...nothing. We were very confused because the smoothie itself was relatively flavorless. We also got a vegan(?) chocolate mousse dessert to take home for our family and they also didn't care for it. We were slightly disappointed by the acai bowl, but I hear the other menu items are pretty good. It is a cute cafe and has a lot of seating, so it'd be a good place to hang out and catch up with friends. I also think there's WiFi if you needed to get some work done. read more

Fresh high quality ingredients. Gluten free bread was delicious, soft but with a crunchy bite.

Didn't have the best experience here. I appreciate what they are trying to do here (support local business, offer fresh and healthy options...), which is why I visited and wanted to support, but probably wouldn't return. They (and I think most places on the island) were unfortunately out of açaí, which is what I initially wanted, but luckily they said I could get any smoothie made into a bowl, so I got the mango bliss. The bowl itself was pretty basic, it's just coconut granola and maybe a quarter of a banana sliced up thin. Prices are fair, but I'd probably go elsewhere to get a more interesting smoothie bowl. read more

Sweet Cane Cafe - Mango bliss as a smoothie bowl - Sandwiches Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

Great place for vegetarians and omnivores! Food is delicious. Many options to choose from. Atmosphere is relaxing.