It lives up to its name! These were some saucy dogs! My teenager loved it so much, he went back for…read moreseconds. The chili bowl was tasty too!

Great dog! Could use a little more size but a lot of flavor and spices! Recommend the Aloha dogread more

Friendly service and great food. My wife and I eat here frequently…read morePlenty Aloha!!!

I am still thinking about this food. The banana Chantilly was unreal, and the bread pudding?…read moreAbsolutely sinful. One bite and it was over for me. The staff was beyond friendly--warm, welcoming, and genuinely made you feel at home. Every time I come back to this island, this place is non-negotiable. I will literally plan my trip around stopping here before I leave to grab more banana bread. If you skip this spot, you're doing yourself a disservice. Period. Mahalo from Ewa Beach

We saw that this small Hot Dog Cart was highlighted in trip advisor so we decided to stop when we…read moresaw him on our way to the Kapoho Tidepools. He was situated with a flag on the corner of Kapoho Rd (132) and Pohoiki Rd. Two hot dogs came out to $12.50. I got the Buffalo Cheesy Jalapeno Brat and the husband got the Reindeer Polish Dog. Both hot dogs were juicy and full of flavor. The hot dog man was playing cards with his buddies when we pulled up but promptly helped us and explained his menu to us to help us made a decision. He was super friendly and welcoming. He grilled the hot dogs and Hawaiian sweet buns on the grill and it was ready in about 5 minutes. He has the usual condiments like ketchup, mustard, BBQ sauce, relish and onion and two unique toppings( the jalapeno relish and spicy coconut jelly(?)). I LOVED the heat the jalapeno relish added to the hot dog but beware, it is quite spicy. The coconut jelly is sweet with a hint of spicy which was good as well. There's no chairs or table to sit at and eat but it's a quick, stand up meal.

Elk burgers. Reindeer polish sausage. Buffalo brats. All…read moregrilled to order in minutes. Nicely charred on the outside. Hawaiian sweet bread buns. So simple. SO GOOD!!! Jesse imports all his elk, reindeer, and buffalo products straight from Alaska, where he used to live. I've tried them all and can't decide which is most delicious, so... have to try them all again. Warning: the elk "mini sliders" are huge... enough to share. The dogs are generously sized too. UPDATE: when I wrote the review the Hot Dog Guy was located in front of HPM hardware in Hilo, but now he is back in his regular spot at the intersection of Hwy 132 and Pohoiki Road near Pahoa. If you are driving from Pahoa towards Kapoho on a Monday-Friday between 9:30-3:30, you will see his truck on the right hand side of the road just past Lava Tree Park.

Mr Cow has good Korean hot dogs but they also have a mean lemonade slush! It was super hot in Hilo…read moreand I needed something cold. I found the foot court and when I went inside I saw the slush machines in Mr Cow! Yes!!! I had no cash so I had to use Apple Pay. I saw their pad to pay so I knew I was good to go! I ordered the slush and was ready to say "small" when I saw a sign that said "1 size only"!!!!!!! There was another sign that said credit card minimum $5. Uh oh! The lemonade was $4.69. I asked if needed to buy something else and they said no. So I decided to tip more and wouldn't you know it? The pad which usually rips you off with 15%,20% and 25% had ..... nothing! The one time I DID want to tip these nice workers, there was nothing. Just pay.... I told them to tell their boss to put the tip buttons in so they can make more money.

Something new for those in Hilo to try out! My partner and I went a couple days after they first…read moreopened and there was a long line. Fortunately, the line goes down pretty quickly. The cool thing about this place is that you can choose from a whole sausage, mozzarella cheese, and cheddar cheese in the corn dog or do half and half. More flavor combo options! We decided to try out the Flaming Cheetah, Fried Potato, and Yam-yam corn dogs with half sausage and half mozzarella in each. Our favorite was the Fried Potato followed by the Yam-yam, and then the Flaming Cheetah. The Flaming Cheetah had a sweet sauce on it that took away from the spicy Cheetos crumb topping. More spice would've been nice. Overall, I'd say give Mr Cow corn dogs a try. They're not something I would eat all the time since they're really filling, but they make a fun treat once in a while.

Not a bad review. I just went there for the burger only to find they don't have that anymore. Too…read morebad, looked amazing. Now they have hotdogs and shave ice. Shave ice was good. Service was good.

From the owner: Family owned and operated local small business. We are the first ever food vendors at The Pana'ewa…read moreRainforest Zoo! We're most renowned for our Bacon Jam!

I planned for my husband and I to grab a quick bite at Cafe 100 before leaving Hilo. With more than…read more2000 reviews on Google and 30 varieties of loco moco, it was hard to ignore. Cafe 100 is a casual, local spot with window (staff) or kiosk (automated) ordering and plenty of semi-outdoor seating (i.e., you are technically inside and covered, but you can still feel the heat from outside). I will admit the menu felt a bit overwhelming at first glance because there are so many options available, but we visited on a weekday when it was not busy, so we were able to take our time deciding. Anticipating larger portions, we decided to share a mixed type loco moco plate along with a drink. That turned out to be a great call, as the portion was more than enough for the two of us, especially since we would not easily be able to take leftovers with us. This is casual, familiar comfort food done well. No complaints here, and I have already recommended Cafe 100 to a few friends :)

Made a day trip from Oʻahu to the Big Island and had to stop at Cafe 100 -- home of the original…read moreloco moco. As a born-and-raised local, rice, gravy, and eggs will win me over every time, and I really wanted to love this place for the history alone. I'll be honest though -- the hype set the bar high, and I left a little let down. The regular loco moco was just okay. The hamburger patty tasted pre-made or frozen, though the gravy was solid (thank goodness). The beef stew also tasted pre-made and was lighter on the tomato flavor than I prefer. I ordered the steak as well (around $30), and it came out very well done. On the positive side, they offer a ton of plate lunch options, the space is extremely well kept for a local diner, and there's plenty of parking. It's covered outdoor seating only, but it's comfortable and clean. What surprised me most was the lack of visible history. I expected to see more storytelling about the loco moco origins -- photos, signage, staff sharing pride in it -- something that really leaned into that legacy. It felt a little missing. Still glad I tried it for the experience, but for me, it didn't quite live up to the legendary reputation.

I liked to watch them prepare their hot dog on the stick and I love their pink lemonaderead more

All the folks that are at any HDOAS are always friendly and provide the best service. The food is…read moregreat too! It's always nostalgic to visit one of their locations, reminding me of grabbing a corn dog and fries when I was a kid hanging out at the mall.

First time eating at new location as several times it was closed when I attempted to go…read more Parking fills up fast in morning. Same menu with the one pound Lau Lau. Newly renovated really like how clean and organized it is. Will be back... tons of local foods.

My order~ Original Fried Rice Loco Moco…read more Pros +Comfortable seating +Friendly staff +Easy to find parking +Tasty food +Affordable prices Wish their reusable bags were more affordable. $20 seems steep.

Found this place while I was on my way to Ola Brew! Hot dogs were super unique and soooo good!…read moreWorkers were super friendly and accommodating as well. Definitely would recommend! P.S. ask about the joke of the day!

I really enjoyed the tasty hot dog and great service. Would definitely recommend…read more Stop by and say whats up.

Laid back, old style Hilo. Order at window. Wait for number to be called. Big menu. Outdoor covered…read moreseating -picnic tables. Very casual. Good soft serve ice cream.

K's Drive-In is a solid local spot if you're craving classic Hawaii plate lunch comfort food. We…read moregot the Shoyu Chicken and the Chicken Papaya, and both were tasty, satisfying, and hit the spot without being fussy. The food felt like the kind of dependable, everyday local grindz you come back for, especially if you want something hearty and familiar. The Shoyu Chicken had that savory, home-style flavor, and the Chicken Papaya was a nice change of pace with a lighter, slightly sweet savory balance. Service was quick enough for a casual meal, and the vibe is very old-school drive-in in the best way.