Acai bowls, pataya bowls... large is big enough to swim in, would recommend not getting large. also have dozens of smoothie combos. veggie sandwiches. read more

We had the Pitaya Bowl, the Taro Burger, the Vegan Bagel, the Buckwheat Pancakes, Taro Fritters and Cassava Fritters, and a Coconut Mocha. The nutshell review: The food was tasty, but pricey, and they messed up our order quite a bit, so I didn't give four stars. The details of the food is below: Being GF and DF can make it hard to find options while vacationing or eating out. This place had so many options!! It took forever to decide what to order. The Pitaya Bowl is like a fruit smoothie in a bowl topped with granola, banana, and coconut flakes. (See picture) Taro Burger: The soft patty is taro mixed with onion carrot and it's spicy. I saw bits of pepper in the mix and I assume its jalapeño by the color and level of heat. There were thin slices of carrot and alfalfa sprouts on the bun. Maybe an onion bun? It was tasty for sure. This burger should be eaten fresh because the bun was getting soggy. Buckwheat GF pancakes: I ordered these topped with avocado and goat cheese. Another topping option is fruit and maple syrup. These were earthy and satisfyingly not sweet. Thin like a crepe, and delicious when rolled up and dipped in the syrup. Vegan Bagel: With avocado and cream cheese (vegan of course, and slightly spicy), alfalfa sprouts and tomato slice. Nice bagel! The coconut mocha was blended with ice It had coconut milk, cacao (not cocoa), coffee, and ice. Delicious and smooth! I can taste the bitterness and dryness of the real cacao nibs, which is lovely! Taro Fritters and Cassava fritters: These were orders as a side for us all to try. You get three fritter patties per order. I'm not exactly sure which was which, but I say this review with 95% certainty: The taro fritter was soft and mixed with onion carrot and cumin. Tasty! The cassava fritter was yellow, crispy, and tasted like curry. It looked like a shredded potato fried patty, like a latke. (See picture) This was tasty if you like curry! They had cozy seats and relaxing island music. I liked the counters made of real wood slabs! I would come here for coffee and a treat with a friend. Their Vegan Coco Banana Bread looks yummy! I would love to come back! Pricy, but worth it for healthy food and to support a local place. read more

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This place is pretty much exactly what you would expect it to be, and that is a good thing. We got the taro burger and the mac-nut pesto sandwich. So good! The flavor combinations were spot on, the ingredients were fresh, and the bread was perfectly toasted. While we took our food to go, we appreciated that they kept their fans on and doors open to help with ventilation. Also, super lovely music selection - discovered some beautiful mellow reggae-ish songs while waiting for our order. read more

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Picked up the Sunrise smoothie because the family was thirsty. It incorporates lemon, papaya, and mountain apples. It was absolutely refreshing and thirst quenching to say the least. I am normally not a fan of papaya, but this had a good flavor and did not overpower at all. Sweet Cane Cafe really got the right balance of flavors. Overall, would definitely return to try out more of their smoothies and food next time I'm on the big island. read more

This place makes a great food only if they would get the orders made right. I just ordered Kale yeah but it was water based instead of cane juice, no ginger and lemon Tasted blah. Just blended cucumber/kale and ice. read more

I'd give this place five stars, because I really truly loved my black bean burger, but the nori wrap my wife ordered was mostly sprouts and simply not enough food. Otherwise, the place is very nice and clean. The staff is friendly and the atmosphere is inviting. Everything was tasty :) worth going, especially if you're looking for vegan food in Hilo. Two thumbs up. Four stars (four and a half if I could.) read more

Sweet Cane Cafe - Sandwiches Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

This place is amazing!!!! Great little take out right next to tykes. Everything served is gmo free and full of deliciousness. My new fave. The only advice I would give, is to put more granola. There was only enough to cover the top. Other than that, great tasting and a lot of good sandwiches too read more

Sweet Cane Cafe - Such a tasty menu!! GMO free zone - Sandwiches Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

Fresh! Local! Lots of vegan options! Salads and soups are killer. LOVED the kale salad. Can't wait to go back and try more dishes.

Great vegan cafe with healthy options and fantastic service. Loved the deserts we've ordered including the smoothies. read more

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Very good for a vegan restaurant. However much to be desired of the staff. The person who waited on me only sked me what I wanted and answered one question, and the person who served me said nothing! Do not mind paying when ordering, but definitely do not like putting on a tip on then when you have not been served - with no idea of the food or service. Pretty steep prices for a self sustained business (farm to table) Over $30 for 1 breakfast.! read more

Provides a nice quiet place to enjoy the rich vegan creations of the local artist using the best local products on Isle in bringing about the best in all of the richness the island produces to nourish one's soul and body. read more

An extensive menu of unique smoothie combinations can be found here, along with the freshest farm-to-table fare. Their GO GREEN smoothie is what inspired me to start making my own smoothies! I've been a big fan since they first debuted with their $5 acai bowls back in 2012. Today you can get the original acai bowl for a reasonable $8 & it's just as filling & tasty. This is my absolute favorite place to get an acai bowl in Hilo! From the perfectly thick, creamy consistency (which I can never seem to replicate at home) to just the right touch of sweetness, their bowls never disappoint. But my go-to lately has been the Aloha Wrap. A brilliant combination of taro/ulu, avocado, sprouts, tomatoes, wrapped in nori. & that turmeric dipping sauce, oh my. The house made macnut pesto sandwich is also to die for. The Hawaiian Supaman is, in my opinion the richest, nuttiest delectable smoothie on the menu. Taro, & macnut butter make for a dreamy, guilt-free indulgence. The Starfruit Matcha smoothie on their specials menu is worth a try -- with a subtle taste of matcha & sweet Starfruit. In short, everything I've ordered here over the years has been consistently delicious. Oh, & the new location is beautiful! Spacious, inviting, airy, & accommodating with large comfy seating & plenty of parking. read more

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I was very pleased with the service at the counter, she was polite and helpful. But the gal preparing my food literally looked like she was asleep, yawning, stretching and moving hella slow. Wow. Another employee going about her business was also helping herself to a giant smoothie that she parked wherever she was working. Not a good look, these days anyway. For over $10 I had a cup of soup which was green spinachy sludge. Hopefully the green made it healthy and worth eating. Whose recipe is this? Yikes! The atmosphere is very nice, and the desserts in the display looked delicious. Overall, it would be a much better and worthy experience if all employees were on board, and actually working. read more

Online order ran late, no one communicated with each other. This was not my favorite. My nori wrap sat waiting for my sandwich for 10+mins (wish I was exaggerating) so by the time I'm home and eating it it is super soggy and fell apart. read more

Very friendly stuff, fresh, local and organic food, amazing shakes. Best experience! The coffee sugar cane shake is amazing read more

Sweet Cane Cafe - Sandwiches Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

I have been educated. I change my review to reflect my newly informed perspective. I regret my hasty original review. I retract my original statements. Thank you. read more

Sweet Cane Cafe is a great spot for vegetarians and vegans alike, or just anybody who is wanting fresh, organic, and local (not to mention GOOD) food. I've been here twice so far and have tried the taro burger, mac nut pesto sandwich, and original acai bowl. I would definitely recommend all three! The small acai bowl was enough to keep me full for breakfast and into lunch. The bowl contains acai, fresh macnut milk, bananas, berries, and is topped with granola, coconut flakes, and sliced bananas. It didn't look too big but it sure is a lot to eat! The taro burger is a must-try; the burger is homemade and is topped with cheddar, carrots, tomato, and sprouts on a toasted bun (I think that also spells Y-U-M). The pesto sandwich was also really good, although I (personally) probably wouldn't get it again. It's got macnut pesto, parmesan, tomato, and sprouts served warm between two slices of bread. There was just a tad too much pesto in the sandwich and I felt like it overpowered the other flavors, but it was still yummy to eat. The food here proves that vegetarian and vegan can be healthy for you without skimping out on the taste and flavor. On my next adventure here I hope to try one of their smoothies. FYI the smoothie menu is just as long as the food menu. There are a lot of options to choose from, so good luck finding your niche! read more

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Cheap & cheerful cafe. Really great beverages. Luke others mentioned, spotty service and the lady wearing the bedazzled mask was unfriendly and charged us but forgot our order. read more

I used to love this place. :( I ordered the durian cacao smoothie today, while I was enjoying the awesome flavor happening in my mouth I felt a weird texture... Trying to figure it out ...maybe its piece of fruit... No, no flavor. I took It out of my mouth. It was Little piece of Saran Wrap! Okay, maybe there was only that piece so I took another sip and I felt another Saran Wrap in my mouth! Smh how many little pieces of Saran wrap did I consume? So we went back to get another and told them about it and they gave us a large order, free of charge "with no plastic". I was like "okay!" Happy a little even though I consumed... Who knows how many plastic! Then I took a sip smh flavor was way off from the first. I'm sad I'm going to have to part from this place. read more

There was over 7 employees! I did not see any pride being there at all, in ANY of them. I don't expect people to be jumping for joy, but i didn't get any joy (not even a 1/2 smile) from anyone, I observe everyone everywhere I go. I pride myself in every way and I'd expect my business to do the same. It's just an observation. read more

Love this place! Fresh, local, delish! I'm not a vegetarian, but I love the taro burger. I also love the smoothies, which are cane juice based. There is a small outdoor seating section, separated from the parking lot by some big planters, which is a nice touch, so it doesn't feel like you're sitting so close to the road. read more

Stopped by on our way through Hilo to grab a quick breakfast.Kids Loved their spirulina zing smoothie and suggested we stop by again on the way to try their other smoothies.Was happy to see any gluten-free sandwich options which were hard to come by. read more

You order at the counter, and pay in advance, but the menu on the wall lists no prices. I had pancakes and a regular coffee and the tab was $18.80. That's not a typo. $18.80. Atmosphere: 100% excellent Staff/ Service: 100% excellent Value: 10% poor Taste: 30% fair If I were you, I'd go to Ken's Diner. read more

Sweet Cane Cafe - Sandwiches Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

I love everything on their menu but I especially love the nori wrap, matcha green tea & chocolate chip cookies!!! read more

Sweet Cane Cafe - Heart Beet Salad - Sandwiches Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

This place is close to UH Hilo campus and is a good place to grab a quick lunch. I've now tried the acai bowl and the farm fare salad with ulu and taro fritters. Both were very good. This was the first acai bowl I've ever had so I will have to try a few more to determine how good this one is compared to others. But I thought it was really tasty. I do wish there had been more bits to chew. The fruit part had a really interesting consistency and was like ice cream in a way. Over the acai were banana pieces and all was sprinkled with some oats (muesli?) and coconut shavings. I got a large and it was a LOT to eat. I could not finish it although I was very hungry when I started. On another occasion I stopped in for lunch and got the farm fare salad with ulu fritters and a friend got the same with taro fritters. I preferred the taro as the ulu was dry and insipid, but with the salad dressing everything was very tasty. We have a few more days here in Hilo and little time for lunch. There is a good chance we will be back tomorrow to try other things. read more

Sweet Cane Cafe - Acai with the girls! - Sandwiches Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

Favorite place in Hilo! All menu items can be made vegan, and/or Gluten free. My meat eating friends enjoy this place too. The parking is small, but I have never once had a problem finding parking. They make delicious snacks like gluten free banana bread with that local fresh goodness. Smoothies, teas, kombucha, Elixirs, Essential oils, and Chocolate! Spices, shirts, nuts, and dried local fruits! Come check this place out. There is always an abundance of amazing desserts. So far my favorites are: Wellness Shot (best I've ever had hands down) the Sunrise Smoothie and Coconut Matcha Tea, and the Chipotle Taro Tacos that they offer on some Tuesdays (each Tuesday the taco changes) Tacos only on Tuesdays! It's all good- thats why I married my wife, so I never run out LULZ :D !!! I'm not even gonna try to get started on the desserts Cons: There's not a location in Kona!!!! read more

Ordered chickpea burger and fruit pancakes . The food was really amazing and felt really fresh. Staff was amazing.

Only place on big island where I could find real sugar cane juice, which was absolutely delicious. I am vegetarian so love this place. Avocado sandwich was good while sprouts sandwich was average. I wish there was spread in sandwich which could have enhanced the taste. Banana bread was average and less moist. read more

Sweet Cane Cafe - Sugar cane juice - Sandwiches Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

Let me start by saying, "I don't do vegetarian." That being said, this place was an amazing surprise. My lunch consisted of a Chipotle Taro Burger and the smoothie special of the day. The burger was hearty, tasty, with just the right amount of heat. The smoothie was sunshine in a mason jar- based on the perfect balance of pineapple and coconut milk. read more

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This place is fabulous! Not only is the food gorgeous and uber-healthy, but the building is modern, clean, and well designed. The ambiance inside of the cafe is very uplifting with the perfect background music, classy hardwood floors, beautiful countertops, air conditioning, outdoor seating, and furniture fit for a vacation home. A local artist is featured against the back wall, and the kitchen is open so your food preparation is transparent. This is the best kind of cafe! I had the Vegan Ceasar's Salad and a chocolate crave smoothie. Together the selections were scrumptious and more than enough for a starving woman that can eat like a man. I was bummed that they were out of the Ulu and Taro burgers, so we'll just have to come again. Some dudes may find themselves craving meat after eating at this utopian oasis. However, this place is for yogis and yoginis invested in creating peace on earth! read more

Sweet Cane Cafe - Vegan Caesar's Salad - Sandwiches Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

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When I'm on my clean eating kick this is my go to for great tasting smoothies. Great sandwiches and salads too.

Good luck only going to this place once during your vacation. I do not know how we managed to stumble across this place in the first place but I am glad we did. You know you have a great find when the locals are stretched out the door and the Local police are also waiting in Line as if it was a doughnut shop. read more

Sweet Cane Cafe - Sandwiches Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

Great vibe but poor execution on food especially making it flavorful. My family and I came here and ordered jackfruit , grilled cheese and Mediterranean sandwiches along with a few smoothies . All the sandwiches were just flavorless needed salt or ketchup . The kale salad was also bland even with the dressing. While the staff were nice they did forget our coffee order . The ambiance was very nice and chill . read more

I love this place. HANDS DOWN. I love getting a smoothie and sitting outside in the sun. This place is the real deal for healthy food. The açaí bowl, pitaya bowl, pesto noodles, smoothies. I WANT TO EAT THE WHOLE MENU. The service is good, friendly and willing to answer any questions! read more

Great place to get some work done with some quality drinks available. The strawberry lassie I got was richer than I was ready for but I really enjoyed it. I got the cumin taro sandwich was really fresh, but I wished it had a little more "umpf" to it. Definitely recommend this place if you need to work on a computer, but keep in mind that outlets are limited! read more

Good food and coffee. Loved the environment. I had the durian mocha raw pie which was delicious along with the soup.

Excellent vegetarian food! We were driving back from Volcano National Park and wanted to grab a bite to eat. Found this hidden gem in Hilo and it was great! There are a ton of vegetarian options here. I ordered the Nori wrap and my husband got the açaí bowl. We also got the sugar cane drink with some passion fruit juice and loved it! We were wonderfully surprised and would definitely recommend this place to our family and friends in the future! read more

First time coming to this location. Lots of free parking and the dining room is roomy. I love how this place is so laid back and casual. Seat yourself after placing your order at the register and they'll deliver your food to you. I highly recommend the acai bowl and the pitaya bowl. If you want sweet, get the pitaya (dragonfruit). They have lots of healthy/organic food options. Varieties include smoothies to sandwiches/wraps. The staff is friendly and accommodating. I made a request to not have any soy/coconut milk added to my acai bowl. They instead added sugarcane juice as a supplement. read more

Sweet Cane Cafe - Small acai and pitaya bowl - Sandwiches Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

My favorite is the hungry farmer, but there are several winners on the menu. Love Taco Tuesdays, too! There is peace knowing each dish is made from organic and naturally healthy ingredients. read more

The sandwiches we ordered were quite awesome. The bread was excellent and stuffing of excellent quality.