After hiking at the national park and getting back really late due to several storms, this was the…read moreonly place open on the village for last minute shopping and to get some food. There's an ABC store here, a pricey market and a deli. We got some burgers that were just ok with overcooked fries and some groceries for our suite because we were cooking breakfast at the hotel. They have a decent selection here.

Very sincere review: if possible, go to another market store over this one, even if it is a little…read morebit of a longer drive. I am very disappointed with my family's experience here. We were only $20 short of reaching the $300 spending requirement for the free gifts, which should speak to how frequently we visited and how much money we spent at this store. Despite being repeat customers, every visit was met with the same poor customer service. All of the cashiers who helped us were rude, curt, and could not even acknowledge the smallest greetings. The customer service was so unpleasant that it was not worth the experience. The food is not amazing, the prices are not great, and the only thing this place has is convenience--nothing more to offer. In one instance, I got a burger and a black milk tea with boba. I specifically told the cashier that I wanted boba, but she did not ring it up. When I inquired about the missing boba, a young employee addressed the matter with the cashier. They talked, and I said that if it cost more, I could pay for it. She rang up the boba with zero acknowledgment of her mistake. Nothing came out of her mouth. Complete silence. In another instance, I asked a cashier what the gifts were if we reached $300 in purchases. She did not say a word. She simply reached for a card with images of the gifts and placed it on the opposite side of where I was standing. She said nothing. I asked if those were the gifts, and she said yes. She then pulled out her phone while I looked at the card, and I simply said, "Okay, thank you." These are just a few examples of the many disturbing encounters we had with all of the cashiers. While on vacation in a tourist area, this is not the type of conduct or customer service one expects to experience. It was disturbing, and we dreaded going there despite the convenience.

What a pleasure to find such a well stocked health food…read morestore on the island. It has a great selection of local produce as well as organic nuts, seeds, grains and flours. There is a discount for seniors and the service is very helpful.

My family and I went shopping here to buy some groceries after heading to the farmer's market next…read moredoor and this employee started harassing us because we weren't wearing the "right" type of mask. After putting on the mask they required, he even told that "you don't even have to shop here since you have different views" and even called the police on us. Terrible customer service, overpriced products and employees definitely need more training. I do not recommend this place to anyone. Just go to the farmers market nearby

The sandwiches were simply amazing! Highly recommend!!!! The BLT and the tri tips! The store is…read moredelightful and needless to say the service and staff are wonderful!

We were told the sandwiches would take about 20mins but we ended up waiting closer to 50mins. I…read morehighly recommend calling ahead to place your order, or you may be waiting a while. That said, the sandwiches were excellent. The BLT was the best I've had - the bacon was crispy and overall just delicious. The tri-tip sandwich was also great. There are a few seats outside the store, and parking was easy.

Everything here is fantastic. This may have been my favorite spot to grab a bite in Hawaii…read more Surrounded by good vibes and wholesome filling food. A gem along the northern coast of the big island. Tip. Get the mushroom burger on sourdough and it's perfect.

DAY 2 of Vacation - After ziplining, we wanted to walk around the town. We stumbled upon this local…read moreshop and decided to grab some snacks before driving back to Kona. Ambiance/Environment: I love the open space. There were so many products, groceries, and food. There is also limited outdoor seating. Service: I didn't catch her name, but the owner was so nice and welcoming. She gave us good recommendations from the drink menu. Everything we got: 1) Maui Vera - I bought this reef friendly sunscreen. I was told regular sunscreen will not help, so I waited until we came out here to buy sunscreen. This sunscreen helped protect me from crazy sunburns. It is very thick and dries up quickly. It does leave you looking whiter than usual lol. 2) Smoothies - My ILs ordered the Hawaiian Superman, Strawberry Bliss, Chocolate Monkey, and Super Soursop. All these smoothies were recommended by the owner based on their preferences. They absolutely enjoyed their drinks. Perfect refresher after 2 hours of ziplining. 3) Tropical Dreams Ice Cream - My BIL got an 8 oz ube ice cream. We all took a spoonful to try it. Wow .. the ube flavor was unbelievable. Sooo good!

This is one of my favorite places on the island! They have a nice selection of FRESH foods. You can…read moreopt for healthy salads or treat yourself with some pastries or gelato. There are also soups & sandwiches which the menu changes frequently. The people working there are amazing - always polite & helpful even when the line gets long. Some of my favorite things are the portobello sandwich, beet salad, root vegetable salad, chocolate chip cookies, & the affogatos! The coffee is really amazing as well!

Got an almond croissant today, it was tough, over baked and not tasty and barely had any essence of…read morealmond. Was sadly disappointed...went there specifically for an almond croissant. It didn't look that good, kinda on small side and over baked, but I decided to buy it anyway for $6...but now in retrospect I should have gotten a scone of muffin. Maybe this will be read and I can get another pastry to make up for it (?)

The pork belly miso soup is amazing! Japanese treats at a Farmers Market on the Big Island. Awesome!read more

I have been ordering the Pork Belly Miso Soup from Emi's Kitchen at the Waimea Town Farmer Market…read moreon Saturday mornings. It is an amazing soup of perfectly stewed potatoes, carrots, onions and pork belly in a rich miso broth. I'm hooked on this dish as a perfect "comfort food" meal, both right at the farmers market as well as for me to take home for my lunch or dinner meal. Each time I've ordered it over the past few weeks the richness and flavor have been consistent. I highly recommend this dish as well as the other authentic "home cooked" dishes offered by Emi and her family.

I eat here once a month. As a vendor at the resort's popup artisan fair for the guests, the deli…read moreis convenient, and excellent. Staff is genuinely friendly and efficient. The menu is full of breakfast and all-day sandwiches, fresh and prepared fruit, all kinds of coffee choices smoothies, etc. The portions are huge. Plenty of sweet treats too. Big variety of bottled drinks, packaged snacks, with as many locally sourced as possible.

Disappointing and Overpriced: A Captive Audience Deserves Better…read more When you're staying at a hotel with very limited lunch options, you naturally hope the few available spots will step it up. Unfortunately, this deli completely misses the mark, capitalizing on a captive audience while delivering subpar food at embarrassingly overpriced rates. The menu options are incredibly limited, and what they actually serve feels like an afterthought: * The Sandwiches & "Flatbreads": The sandwiches are noticeably dried out, as if they've been sitting in a cooler for days. Meanwhile, the "flatbreads" are a joke--they look like a minor step up from a childhood Lunchable. * The "Salads": Calling these salads is a stretch. They are $16 for a box of plain leaves with hardly any other ingredients, and they include zero protein at that price point. It is incredibly frustrating to pay premium hotel prices for food that lacks basic effort and freshness. If you are going to trap guests with limited choices, at least offer something decent. This place seriously needs to step it.

Came by today with a friend and we both ordered the rainbow club and it was sooo good! The meats…read morewere perfect (and generous). We shared the full sandwich but honestly it was so good I probably could've eaten the full one myself. It's a lil on the pricier side but it's worth it. We also got the lilikoi cheesecake since they ran out of blueberry, and it was great too! Service was so friendly. Will definitely be back to try other items!!!!

I got the "pop lock and drop it" a few weeks ago and since I've craved it every other day I swear!…read more This is a DEFINITE stop you have to make while in Kona! Super friendly staff and all the sandwiches we had were delicious BIG and come with a nice sliced pickle They also have a little outdoor spot with tables and chairs to eat outside there if you'd like. The only downside is parking along Ali'i area can be rough BUT WORTH IT!

One of the BEST Italian Subs We've Ever Had!…read more We stopped at Christine's Deli in Kailua-Kona because we needed lunch to take with us on an all-day fishing charter the following day--and they absolutely knocked it out of the park! We explained that we wouldn't be eating the sandwiches until the next day, and the team immediately jumped into action to make sure everything would still be fresh and delicious. They made us one of the best Italian subs I have ever had, but what really impressed us was the extra care they took in packaging it. Rather than putting everything together and leaving us with a soggy sandwich the next day, they wrapped the tomatoes separately and gave us the oil, vinegar, and seasonings on the side. We were able to assemble everything fresh aboard the yacht, and the sandwiches were PERFECT. That kind of thoughtfulness and customer service really makes a difference! This is a true New York-style deli, with the meats sliced right there in the shop. While we were waiting, they were making a Reuben, and the smell was absolutely incredible. My mouth was watering--I almost wanted to order a second lunch just to eat right then! They also have chips, sodas, desserts, salads, and plenty of other choices to round out your meal. If you're heading out fishing, boating, exploring the island, or simply looking for a fantastic deli sandwich in Kona, stop at Christine's. And if you need your food prepared for the next day, tell them--they clearly know exactly what they're doing. We will DEFINITELY be eating here again when we return to Kona. SO. GOOD.

Christine's Deli is the only deli around, and thankfully it's a really good one. Everything I've…read moretried has been good, but their turkey club is my go-to. The bread is fresh, the ingredients are balanced and generous, and it always hits the spot. When I'm in the mood for something hot instead of a cold sandwich, I order the meatball sub. They make their meatballs from scratch, and you can really taste the love. They can get busy, so the line can be long, and parking is limited in the smallish lot but it's worth it. I'm grateful to have a deli like this nearby. It's definitely become one of my favorite lunch spots.

The staff here are super friendly, but how can you call yourself a deli when you have 6 sandwiches…read moreand only 2 types of bread? Also, why no entry into the store? There is a table in the doorway where you place your order, and I can see inside there's counter seating, but no one is permitted past the doorway table. Outside there's minimal seating. So I order a turkey sandwich, and there's only 2 choices of bread: sourdough or wheat. When I get the sandwich, it's so small. There's a few slices of deli turkey like you can get from Oscar Meyer, lettuce and tomato. It's a sandwich I could have made. Maybe their other items, smoothies, laulaus, wraps, are better. But as for the "deli" section, it was lacking.

Millie's is one of my go to pre and post beach day place to come. They have the best wraps,…read moresalads, and smoothies. My all time favorite is the Kona mud pie shake but the Li hing mui mango smoothie is a close second. The staff are also friendly and the worker even came out to my truck to hand me my smoothie.