Had the much talked about Ube Milkshake! Exceeded my expectations, and what a huge portion. The…read morestaff provided excellent and quick service and great location nearby my hotel. Clean and bright store and great ambiance all around. Look forward to coming back to try the Croffles and Bubble Waffles!

Service was super friendly!! When we walked in around 8:20, they were empty. However, we took a few…read moreminutes to figure out what we wanted, and they filled up real quick! The girls working were so helpful and worked hard to get orders out quickly. I ended up ordering the Thai milk tea with oat milk. Forgot to customize my sweetness level. Although in retrospect I think keeping regular milk would've complimented the Thai tea more. My friend had the tiger milk tea at 75% sweet which has jasmine tea in it. I thought it was good, but still pretty sweet. Boba was slightly hard and chewy, but it was still cooked through and through. Definitely recommend going down in sweetness regardless, unless you like things super sweet.

$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

Wow the macnut soft serve here is absolutely delicious! We came after dinner craving a sweet treat…read moreand were blown away by the vegan macnut ice cream which was so creamy and had a really nice strong macadamia nut flavor. So sad we didn't get to come back again while staying in downtown Kona but this was definitely one of the highlights of our stay. They also had a fun freebie wheel and we landed on a free coconut water which was such a nice surprise!

Hula hula was soooo good. Offered sample while looking at outside menu. Interior design was…read moreamazing. Nice people, pretty design, amazing ice cream combinations.

My favorite spot for Shave Ice on the Big Island! This place is a Kona classic…read more I recommend ordering shave ice with ice cream in the middle - I typically opt for Mac Nut Ice cream with Lilikoi, Pineapple and Li Hing Mui shave ice. The perfect cold treat on a warm Kona afternoon. There can be a line at times but service is quick. Located right by the water as well and connected to downtown so you can always go on a stroll with your shave ice. Definitely recommend visiting!!

This is on the lower end of shave ice in my opinion after visiting a number of spots on both Oahu…read moreand the Big Island. I did appreciate the detail with which our server prepared the shave ice and enjoyed the strawberry flavor, but the Pińa Colada tasted very artificial. The macadamia nut ice cream in the middle was average and the rice mochi bits we added on top were decent. I recommend staying away from coconut flavoring in general, as the fruit seems to be less artificial tasting. There's free street parking in the alley behind it, but we were there quite late, so it may not be available during the day.

my first time coming here was about 3 years ago, at first I…read moredidn't like the drink I ordered and tried again the next day but I was sadly disappointed again and haven't stopped by since but while out with some people a couple days ago we decided to give this place another shot and was blown away. a lot of things were different but good changes. the decor has always stood out and they've added cute barriers around some of the tables for a more secluded experience. I am a huge music person, so coming into a dreamy cafe with lofi music while waiting for our order was also another win. I overall enjoyed the vibe in here, it might not be for everybody but it definitely is for me! the cups were a huge hit. if I remember correctly they used to have shorter cups with pink wings, they were okay but these new cups had our whole group talking about them even after we've left. it genuinely had us debating on keeping them! the lids had cute bear ears and the cups were taller and slimmer which gave it such a new feel, we've never seen cups like this so we were very excited. such a small detail made a huge impact on our experience. the service was nice and fast! the nice man who took our order was quick and just overall a cool guy. he was alone which I don't really like but thankfully it wasn't too busy for him and there wasn't a queue. the wait time for 3 drinks was only about 5-6 minutes maybe even less without a queue. everyone especially ME absolutely LOVED our drinks. I saw a review saying the brown sugar boba drink was bland and personally I just think it was probably their first time ever trying it. bland is the milk tea cans you get at a gas station, this drink is TOO good to be sold there & it's hard to mess up a brown sugar drink, especially if it's your go-to order at any boba place. For the other drinks in the photo it was still an epic win! it was their first time coming here and they've said it might be the best drink place on the island and we've lived here for a couple years and explored many places so this says a lot. Overall, this place went from a 4/10 to a 10/10 and we love it and will for sure be back!

Found this place off of YouTube. I was highly excited to try their boba. When you walk in, the…read moredecoration inside is super cute. The fake cherry blossom tree and the angel wings are definitely social lures. We came here on a weekday evening. It was very busy! There was only one cashier and he was the one who puts the order together as well. We took pictures and I did a video as we waited. It was a very long wait. I think we were 3rd in line after a couple, and the 2nd was a couple with 3 children. After waiting for over 10 mins, we decided to sit down. We noticed there were 2 other groups already seated and waiting before our line started. Mid wait, another 2 groups came in. The cashier attended to them and continued to fill orders. He did great for the amount of people he had to serve. We ordered the brown sugar tea with boba. It was very bland! I mean like milk with some sprinkles of sugar lol the boba had no taste and they were small boba balls. I was disappointed. I gave the extra star for the decor.

Whenever I'm visiting Kona, this is the first stop I make because coffee first! They have friendly…read morestaff and always good coffee! I almost always get their Ube latte. It's a strong espresso flavor but the Ube isn't overpowering but adds a nice sweetness. But if you do prefer a stronger Ube taste then this one is light, but I don't mind since Ube usually isn't strong. Love the open air cafe and the day we went there was live music too. The area it's located in is nice as well with a lot of other local restaurants surrounding it. All in all, would recommend whenever in Kona!

This location rubbed me the wrong way. Coffee is still good yes. The cashier gentleman was sweet as…read morewell. But the barista girls got attitude. I just spent $20 on 2 drinks along w/ a hat so nearly $60 total because I wanted to support. I went to the captain cook location & my drinks were made perfectly. I ordered an ube white mocha QUARTER sweet but it was way too sweet for my liking. I wasn't able to enjoy it so to make things easier, I asked for an added shot instead of inconveniencing them to completely remake. The girl had no smile & told me to wait in line to talk to the cashier. So I waited. The sweet gentleman had no problem adding a shot but after going behind the bar, the snotty girls must've told him to charge me. He came back saying I need to pay for the shot. I just wanted it less sweet. I confirmed that I asked for 1/4 sweet correct? He confirmed & I said I ordered this yesterday and it didn't taste like this. He sweetly said, would you like me to remake? I said, sure. When it came out, they completely omitted the sweet cream on top but it did taste better than the first drink, just missing the sweet cream. I've been in the service industry 25+ years, they lack the warmth I experienced at the captain cook location. By the way, CC was also a lot cleaner, not sure if it's newer. Would I come back and give them another chance? Sure, hoping their service improves.

There is usually a line into this spot. We went here for an after dinner treat. I had a small with…read moreKona Coffee and Lilikoi. My husband had raspberry and Lilikoi. There's no seating inside, but they have some picnic tables outside and cushions on the stone wall.

This is a pretty popular gelato shop around here. The first time I went, there were just under 10…read moreppl ahead of me. They have some seating outside while you wait which was nice. There were a group of people being served inside the shop with another two groups of ppl ahead of me. From the outside looking in, it felt like it was supposed to be a whole experience. I was solo, so I went in with the group of 3 before me. Come to find out, the staff were two teenagers under 15 that were far more invested in chatting about their personal lives with patrons in their age range than selling gelato. After taking their time with the sampling, the chatter kept going on. There was zero sense of urgency or even acknowledgment that I was standing there waiting with people lining up outside the shop. When it was finally my turn, the kid pretty much had an attitude. Completely different treatment from the ppl ahead of me. He seemed to wanna rush through my turn. Anywho, I sampled the blue meadow and smoked chanterelle. They both tasted like nothing of those flavors. I chose the Tom Kha and Mauka Trail. Mauka was good and the Tom Kha got me in a chokehold. That flavor was incredible. Who'd thought a soup flavored gelato was gonna be that amazing? I got it a second time before leaving the island. Also tried the orange chocolate which was good as well. Lots of interesting flavors here. As far as quality, it's not the creamiest and a bit icy. Still a good dessert option if you're not in a hurry since service could be slow if there's a line.

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.

The shave ice was soft and finely shaved, with a light, fluffy texture that almost instantly melts…read morein your mouth. You can choose three flavors, which makes it fun to mix and match your favorites. Service was great! The owner was very friendly and accommodating. The shop is located in a strip mall, so the ambiance is simple and casual. There's an outdoor seating area where you can sit, relax, and enjoy your shave ice.

With snow cones a done a dozen in Hawaii I wanted something a little different and This place…read moredefinitely delivered! They have pineapple Dole Soft Serve covered in a snow cone, with a bunch of amazing tropical flavors to choose from. It was SO good that I had to come back twice in the same week just to get another one! Such a fun and refreshing treat, and it's located in a cute little shopping center in Kona. Definitely worth stopping by if you're in the area!

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.