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I got a dirty chai - super delicious. Great taste and great service. The shop is super cute, a little bit crowded and busy with things, menus, food and artwork - so a little overwhelming when looking for items to either snack on or drink, but definitely not a dealbreaker still five out of five..
I really loved the vibe of this place. So many cute locally made jewelry options, good coffee and kind staff. I was a little confused as to how to order or where to order because of how tired I was and where the sign was placed but was fine once I asked. I ordered a sausage egg and cheese and received a bagel sandwich with bacon instead. It was delicious either way but would love to try their sausage egg and cheese sandwich the next time I'm on big island! The cold brew was strong and got me through my day trip perfectly!
Located on the ground level of the 2-story wood building on Kanoelehua (across from Sakura). There's indoor and outdoor seating. You're able to purchase Sandi's, cold & hot coffee as well as smoothies with all the toppings. Check out the mermaid merch, super cute.
On a recent visit to Hilo I was on a mission to try some new local coffee places. As Hawaii is the only state to grow coffee, there are some excellent choices, and the coffee shops themselves different. This one popped up as highly rated and was close to our hotel and I ended up coming three mornings in a row! (I was disappointed they were closed on Sundays as I didn't get a fourth visit.) The coffee shop is located in an older commercial plaza near Banyan Drive. It's easy to drive or even walk here from many of the popular hotels and the stadium. It's a cute spot with limited bar stool seating and counter space inside and a couple tables outside. The menu is clearly shown above the pickup window, with ordering on the left. They have a number of bottled drinks and baked goods (scones, cookies, and cakes are done in-house fresh each morning and change daily). Most days I just got drinks, but also got to try a cheese & chives scone which I loved. I've been really craving iced coffee lately so I got a large size black cold brew each morning. They were served fresh with just enough ice to keep cold without watering them down. The coffee was strong and flavorful, black as can be which I loved. All the staff on the mornings I was there were friendly, quick to take orders, and efficient to serve them. I loved my visits here and look forward to coming again next trip!
"I don't understand. All my life I've been waiting for someone and when I find her, she's... she's a fish." Awww Splash the classic romantic comedy of a man falling in love with a Mermaid! Sounds like my life! :D After driving from Keaau to Waimea, Waimea to Hilo, Hilo to Kona, Kona back to Hilo... the 300 miles of driving finally caught up to this Merman! Hawai'i Big Island is truly a Big Island! Island Coffee needed stat! On my last stop before headed to the Hilo airport I decided to give The Sippin Siren a shot! All I knew is that it's a small business, Wahine owned, with limited hours. Ok, I also admit the Siren logo was super cute! And who cares if in Greek Mythology... Sirens were symbolic of the dangerous temptation embodied by women! Oh! Trust me, I'm a sucker for a cute Siren! :D The Sippin Siren is located just a mile from the airport. Finding her was easy and parking up front a breeze too! Upon entering I noticed a small, charming Café style Coffee shop. Three women, not sure if they were Sirens lol, walked in ahead of me. It gave me the chance to peruse the menu. I noticed it was more than just a Coffee shop when the ladies before me ordered sandwiches & baked goods with their drinks. The Gen-Z barista was friendly and professional and offered suggestions to go with the Hot Mocha I ordered. I decided on Ube Ubae Magic Bite because hey I'm all about Mythology and Magic! Just no Curses please ha! There's about four areas to sit inside and a couple of small cafe tables outside. I managed to grab a seat at the corner when I noticed more women walking in! I'm now surrounded in a sea of Sirens :0 My Hot Mocha was made quickly and I snagged it at the counter. Mocha was on point and I could tell it was quality Cocoa & Coffee used. The Ube Ubae Magic Bite was unique in a almost health food-ish way lol but it was tasty and paired well with the Hot Mocha. In the end, I suggest The Sippin Siren if in Hilo! A small town charming Café with sayings like "Great things come to those who Believe". Whimsical decor and a pleasant staff. They have a good thing going with the logo merchandise and treats to keep any Siren happy! Trust me, you don't want to make a Siren unhappy! Dedicated to International Women's Day! This review just happened! Mahalo to Dee for reminding me! :D
I was looking up coffee shops one morning during my stay in Hilo, when I came across this place. As soon as a saw a picture of Ube whipped cream I knew I had to come here. I'm so glad I did. The prices were reasonable and my coffee was perfect. The Ube whipped cream was the icing on the cake... well coffee to be exact. I wanted to come here before flying out but they are closed on Sundays. Bummer but it's okay as I feel businesses should be closed to have a day to rest.
Quality here has gone so far downhill. Slow service and nasty spongy grey eggs in their breakfast sandwiches. Iced tea was just a tea bag in cold water. It had no flavor. Most coffee/tea places make a concentrate to put over ice. Coffee is even watered down now. Used to like this place. Tried to give this business a few more tries before posting this review. Prices went up and quality has become gas station level.
I am so disappointed this only exists in Hilo, HI because this might be one of my favorite coffee shops of all time. The mermaid vibe is so cute, the workers were so friendly, and the food was top notch. I loved that as folks came in to order, the employees knew their names. The mocha was so chocolately and there wasn't an ounce of bitter in it Bacon Sandy on a cheese bagel was so good, I came back the next day for another one Antioxidant smoothie was so berry focused and smooth Honestly, I can't say enough great things about this place!
Everything was amazing. I definitely recommend getting the fruit boat if you're thinking about it. It was sooo good I want another one.. They also had mini stickers for 50 cents each that I got for my journal but I didn't get a photo of them. The service was fast and nice. The store itself is sooo cute and cozy. Definitely recommend.
Sooo loved The Sippin' Siren!! My go-to-coffee shop during a 4 day visit to Hilo. The light breakfast choices including the bagel and scones were scrumptious, BUT my most fav' was the fresh fruit & yogurt boat! Be sure to try the blended crème brûlée coffee. Promise, you won't be disappointed and bet you'll go back just for that! Kelli, the owner is the sweetest and spunkiest coffee barista ever. She knows her stuff, plus she pays attention to the details of your specific liking. All the baristas are great and offer the best customer service-- you know, the kind you don't find much these days. Please be sure to pay them a visit!
Very cute coffee shop! They have a lot of options on their menu. Tons of coffee flavors and add ons. I got an oatmilk vanilla latte. I added ube coconut whipped cream which was absolutely amazing! 100% recommend. Also got bagel sandwiches which were good. There was only 1 person working the register and making the drinks/food so service was a bit slow but very friendly. They have few window counter seating.
Got off the plane, picked up my rental and went straight here for a cup of coffee. Perfect way to start off my vacation on the Big Island. Ordered a S'mores mocha and a "Mary Poppins" latte which had English toffee, brown sugar and cinnamon. Both drinks were awesome. Also had a homemade scone. Warm and filled with fresh blueberries. Sad I missed taking a photo of the scone so I will have to go back and "try another one." If you are in Hilo, go check them out. You will not be disappointed. It's very rare I give 5 stars. This spot gets all 5. Hope the rest of my vacation goes as great as this cup!
The yoghurt and fruit bowl is fricken delicious and so is the iced coffeee!!! I'm super sad we've been grabbing coffee from the big island coffee roasters because the coffee was terrible and the service was sub par!! You ladies are doing an amazing job xx
17 days ago
7 months ago
Great stop for quick coffee and breakfast! The service was friendly and quick, and the food really hit the spot. I had the papaya yogurt bowl, which was unique, fresh, and really tasty. My wife ordered the breakfast sandwich and said it was exactly what she was hoping for. Definitely a place we'd recommend. read more
7 months ago
I got a dirty chai - super delicious. Great taste and great service. The shop is super cute, a little bit crowded and busy with things, menus, food and artwork - so a little overwhelming when looking for items to either snack on or drink, but definitely not a dealbreaker still five out of five.. read more
I really loved the vibe of this place. So many cute locally made jewelry options, good coffee and kind staff. I was a little confused as to how to order or where to order because of how tired I was and where the sign was placed but was fine once I asked. I ordered a sausage egg and cheese and received a bagel sandwich with bacon instead. It was delicious either way but would love to try their sausage egg and cheese sandwich the next time I'm on big island! The cold brew was strong and got me through my day trip perfectly! read more
2 years ago
Located on the ground level of the 2-story wood building on Kanoelehua (across from Sakura). There's indoor and outdoor seating. You're able to purchase Sandi's, cold & hot coffee as well as smoothies with all the toppings. Check out the mermaid merch, super cute. read more
1 year ago
3 years ago
On a recent visit to Hilo I was on a mission to try some new local coffee places. As Hawaii is the only state to grow coffee, there are some excellent choices, and the coffee shops themselves different. This one popped up as highly rated and was close to our hotel and I ended up coming three mornings in a row! (I was disappointed they were closed on Sundays as I didn't get a fourth visit.) The coffee shop is located in an older commercial plaza near Banyan Drive. It's easy to drive or even walk here from many of the popular hotels and the stadium. It's a cute spot with limited bar stool seating and counter space inside and a couple tables outside. The menu is clearly shown above the pickup window, with ordering on the left. They have a number of bottled drinks and baked goods (scones, cookies, and cakes are done in-house fresh each morning and change daily). Most days I just got drinks, but also got to try a cheese & chives scone which I loved. I've been really craving iced coffee lately so I got a large size black cold brew each morning. They were served fresh with just enough ice to keep cold without watering them down. The coffee was strong and flavorful, black as can be which I loved. All the staff on the mornings I was there were friendly, quick to take orders, and efficient to serve them. I loved my visits here and look forward to coming again next trip! read more
11 months ago
1 year ago
"I don't understand. All my life I've been waiting for someone and when I find her, she's... she's a fish." Awww Splash the classic romantic comedy of a man falling in love with a Mermaid! Sounds like my life! :D After driving from Keaau to Waimea, Waimea to Hilo, Hilo to Kona, Kona back to Hilo... the 300 miles of driving finally caught up to this Merman! Hawai'i Big Island is truly a Big Island! Island Coffee needed stat! On my last stop before headed to the Hilo airport I decided to give The Sippin Siren a shot! All I knew is that it's a small business, Wahine owned, with limited hours. Ok, I also admit the Siren logo was super cute! And who cares if in Greek Mythology... Sirens were symbolic of the dangerous temptation embodied by women! Oh! Trust me, I'm a sucker for a cute Siren! :D The Sippin Siren is located just a mile from the airport. Finding her was easy and parking up front a breeze too! Upon entering I noticed a small, charming Café style Coffee shop. Three women, not sure if they were Sirens lol, walked in ahead of me. It gave me the chance to peruse the menu. I noticed it was more than just a Coffee shop when the ladies before me ordered sandwiches & baked goods with their drinks. The Gen-Z barista was friendly and professional and offered suggestions to go with the Hot Mocha I ordered. I decided on Ube Ubae Magic Bite because hey I'm all about Mythology and Magic! Just no Curses please ha! There's about four areas to sit inside and a couple of small cafe tables outside. I managed to grab a seat at the corner when I noticed more women walking in! I'm now surrounded in a sea of Sirens :0 My Hot Mocha was made quickly and I snagged it at the counter. Mocha was on point and I could tell it was quality Cocoa & Coffee used. The Ube Ubae Magic Bite was unique in a almost health food-ish way lol but it was tasty and paired well with the Hot Mocha. In the end, I suggest The Sippin Siren if in Hilo! A small town charming Café with sayings like "Great things come to those who Believe". Whimsical decor and a pleasant staff. They have a good thing going with the logo merchandise and treats to keep any Siren happy! Trust me, you don't want to make a Siren unhappy! Dedicated to International Women's Day! This review just happened! Mahalo to Dee for reminding me! :D read more
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2 years ago
I was looking up coffee shops one morning during my stay in Hilo, when I came across this place. As soon as a saw a picture of Ube whipped cream I knew I had to come here. I'm so glad I did. The prices were reasonable and my coffee was perfect. The Ube whipped cream was the icing on the cake... well coffee to be exact. I wanted to come here before flying out but they are closed on Sundays. Bummer but it's okay as I feel businesses should be closed to have a day to rest. read more
7 months ago
2 years ago
Quality here has gone so far downhill. Slow service and nasty spongy grey eggs in their breakfast sandwiches. Iced tea was just a tea bag in cold water. It had no flavor. Most coffee/tea places make a concentrate to put over ice. Coffee is even watered down now. Used to like this place. Tried to give this business a few more tries before posting this review. Prices went up and quality has become gas station level. read more
I am so disappointed this only exists in Hilo, HI because this might be one of my favorite coffee shops of all time. The mermaid vibe is so cute, the workers were so friendly, and the food was top notch. I loved that as folks came in to order, the employees knew their names. The mocha was so chocolately and there wasn't an ounce of bitter in it Bacon Sandy on a cheese bagel was so good, I came back the next day for another one Antioxidant smoothie was so berry focused and smooth Honestly, I can't say enough great things about this place! read more
Everything was amazing. I definitely recommend getting the fruit boat if you're thinking about it. It was sooo good I want another one.. They also had mini stickers for 50 cents each that I got for my journal but I didn't get a photo of them. The service was fast and nice. The store itself is sooo cute and cozy. Definitely recommend. read more
1 year ago
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Sooo loved The Sippin' Siren!! My go-to-coffee shop during a 4 day visit to Hilo. The light breakfast choices including the bagel and scones were scrumptious, BUT my most fav' was the fresh fruit & yogurt boat! Be sure to try the blended crème brûlée coffee. Promise, you won't be disappointed and bet you'll go back just for that! Kelli, the owner is the sweetest and spunkiest coffee barista ever. She knows her stuff, plus she pays attention to the details of your specific liking. All the baristas are great and offer the best customer service-- you know, the kind you don't find much these days. Please be sure to pay them a visit! read more
Very cute coffee shop! They have a lot of options on their menu. Tons of coffee flavors and add ons. I got an oatmilk vanilla latte. I added ube coconut whipped cream which was absolutely amazing! 100% recommend. Also got bagel sandwiches which were good. There was only 1 person working the register and making the drinks/food so service was a bit slow but very friendly. They have few window counter seating. read more
3 years ago
Got off the plane, picked up my rental and went straight here for a cup of coffee. Perfect way to start off my vacation on the Big Island. Ordered a S'mores mocha and a "Mary Poppins" latte which had English toffee, brown sugar and cinnamon. Both drinks were awesome. Also had a homemade scone. Warm and filled with fresh blueberries. Sad I missed taking a photo of the scone so I will have to go back and "try another one." If you are in Hilo, go check them out. You will not be disappointed. It's very rare I give 5 stars. This spot gets all 5. Hope the rest of my vacation goes as great as this cup! read more
2 years ago
The yoghurt and fruit bowl is fricken delicious and so is the iced coffeee!!! I'm super sad we've been grabbing coffee from the big island coffee roasters because the coffee was terrible and the service was sub par!! You ladies are doing an amazing job xx read more
3 years ago
Took the first flight over for work, and found most fast food places open around 9am - whut? So I Yelped a coffee shop and ended up here at this cute little spot with a piping hot cup of coffee that was much needed after a 345am wake up I didn't want to spend too much time looking over the menu as others were waiting so I asked the barista for a recommendation and she suggested a Salted Caramel Mac Nut latte, I added 3 shots. Looking over the other reviews, I see they have UBE ... and now I'm sad I didn't see it then lol Next time, Hilo! read more
10 months ago
3 years ago
Visiting Hilo and wanted good coffee. Yelp led me here. 5 of us ordered a variety of drinks and pastries, desserts. Everything was so good. Ube scone with coconut glaze, Lilikoi bar and guava danish, all yummy. Coffee drinks were all good especially the espresso freeze ( ube walls) with ube and coconut whip cream. I enjoyed my kauai peaberry latte. Great casual coffee shop. Will definitely come back next time I visit Hilo read more
4 years ago
Adorable mom and pop coffee joint loved locally and my those visiting. I used to regularly work in Hilo and would pop in here to get great coffee and treats to start the day. Small staff, great product. Don't show up here expecting a quick coffee, they always have a line and will make your item in the order it comes, and make it right every time. The product they offer is amazing and I couldn't say enough good things. Recently I tried an ube latte and I think next time I'll ask for it with about half the sweetness but the color and flavor was stunning non the less read more
Decided to check this place out because I needed an energy boost after sleeping for only 1.5 hours. It's a little tricky to find since it's located in the back next to the realtor office. I got the vanilla chai tea and it was pretty darn good! I can actually taste the chai and the drink doesn't feel diluted at all. The staff was pretty nice and you are required to use the provided hand sanitizer before entering the store. I recommend checking this place out! It's a good hidden little gem. I wish I got a bigger size for my drink! read more
2 years ago
Had the best UBE latte everrrr! Came back twice. Got the 20 oz iced latte with the UBE cream on top. I will miss this place. Cute little coffee shop and nice staff. read more
Here's what you need to know: excellent coffee and baked goods. Family run enterprise with great service. 5 stars all the way.the papaya bread is just heavenly. I went here twice during my 3 days stay in Hilo and it was terrific. They open super early at 6 which is a huge plus for jet lagged travelers. I couldn't bare the coffee at the hotel - awful - and this cafe was a 3 minute drive from there so just perfect for me. The food and drink are well priced - very reasonable. Overall, I highly recommend this place. read more
3 years ago
Cute local cafe with a nice variety of coffees and baked goods. Comfortable seating area to enjoy your order. I tried a Rose latte w Mac nut milk to go with their apple cinnamon scone. Delicious . They have homemade whipped cream cheese that I would love to try next time on a bagel . Support local business! read more
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Best place ever!!!! The people were so nice and friendly and the food was absolutely amazing! The papaya boat was so fresh and the homemade yogurt was delicious!!! read more
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88 Kanoelehua Ave
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