As a firm omnivore I was weary of trying out VIBE Cafe. But after a wave of positive reviews from family and friends, I had to go! Since it is a little pricey we waited until the perfect occasion, Galentine's Day, to treat ourselves to a nice lunch. We started by splitting the stuffed shrooms. These were the most stuffed mushrooms I have ever had! They were huge caps filled to the brim with cheese, then with a gorgeous toasted top to hold everything in. I mean...what more can you ask for? I chose The Big Nasty as my entree, but I was honestly pretty full after the appetizer. I have no idea what was in the plant-based patty, but it was super filling, maybe more so than beef. I enjoyed the care put into all the ingredients, especially the caramelized onions generously heaped over the patty. I can't wait to come back to try the jackfruit tacos I keep hearing about, and the rest of the menu of course! read more

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The atmosphere is great and most of the workers are so helpful and laid back. The food is very tasty, but a little over-priced. The main reason for 2 stars is the owner/manager. She is rude and not helpful at all. I ordered nachos and tacos were brought out. My friend and I said we would gladly have the tacos instead since they were already made and looked SO GOOD, but she told us "that's not what was on the ticket and the prices are different" and had a horrible attitude. We got our jackfruit nachos and they were great (highly recommend) and the Philly Cheese steak sandwich was also decent. I'm not sure I will frequent Vibe. I think it's worth checking out, but I really suggest avoiding contact with the owner if you can. read more

Amazing pulled "pork" jackfruit tacos!!!!! Good music, comfortable, crisp atmosphere. Nice ambience. My 15 year old daughter like the seitan teriyaki sliders. read more

First time eating here after eyeing it out for months. They were out of the chicken wings so I got the beet poke over mixed greens instead! Very delicious but next time would get with rice if you're looking to make it more similar to real poke. If you don't like wasabi ask for the avocado crema on the side, it was a delicious sauce but definitely could taste the wasabi. A little expensive for what you get honestly. I believe my salad was close to $15 but it tasted good, they were fast, service was good and i enjoyed the atmosphere! read more

First impression was good, 3 different waitresses welcome us after we seated our selves. When we were ready to order, 5min later, all of them were talking behind the counter. Waited a bit until I finally got up & asked if they wanted us to place order at counter, since there was a sign "order here". We had questions about couple of the items we wanted & asked for most of the nacho toppings on the side, she rolled her eyes, you could tell she was annoyed. The food was sub par. Don't order the jackfruit tacos unless you like a cold tortilla & it falling all apart. Not sure if they forgot to warm it first or what. Since the waitress only came by once to check on us. I could only eat half of my Buffalo wings, they were super spicy but I had no more water. Would not recommend... read more

OMG, I had the beet poké bowl today, and it's simply one of the best meals I've ever had. An amazing balance of strong flavors that you might think would clash with each other: seaweed, beets, kimchi and wasabi. But, wow, every bite was fantastic. I will dream of this meal in the future and hope to get back to Hilo to have it again. Bravo. read more

If only the restaurant had told us it was only vegan food we probably would not have stopped but it was only until we ordered at the lady told us the was no meat and they didn't have drinks read more

If you want to pay 35 dollars for a lunch for two people and get mocked by the owner for misreading a price because of a difficult font to read, this may be a good option for you. Food is pretty good but not for the price. read more

My wife found this spot on Happy Cow and boy am I glad we stopped in. We had an early start on our way to Volcanoes national park and they were open bright and early with so many great vegan options available. The owner chatted us up, game me a birthday green lemonade (yum) and even suggested some cool local attractions. The food was great and it set the tone for our great day. Highly recommend for any vegetarians or vegans stopping in the Hilo area!! read more

Love to support local! I Ordered Jackfruit Nachos... the Nachos were good but barely any Jackfruit on them...very disappointed! Cost $17 + $3 Tip, $20 for Chips?...not really Nachos loaded like the Instagram photos show. Please add more substance and less fillers to your meals. Mahalos read more

I think the great reviews for this place are for dining in. The lavender drinks have so much flavoring it's not good at all. The vanilla orange blossom tastes like a normal latte. Wait time took forever for a to-go coffee, with others who arrived later getting drinks first. read more

Main Dish: I am a HUGE skeptic when someone tells me that a veggie burger "really tastes like a beef burger". I have to tell you, the burger at VIBE really does take like a beef burger. Appetizer: I literally almost ate an entire bowl of the goat cheese with a Greek flare (FYI, that was the first time I've ever eaten goat cheese. I've always heard that it was a really strong cheese, however, the goat cheese at VIBE was PHENOMENAL!). I am definitely going back for more! Drink: The spicy lemonade was unlike anything I've ever drank. I drank two cups which says a lot. I walked in a skeptic and walked out anxious for more! read more

To our friend Jacob at Richardson Ocean Park that gave wifey and I the best cacao ever ... thank you for recommending Vibe to us! The food was delish and the drinks were bangin! We will definitely be back here again. Jackfruit Nachos and Pizza for the win! And all of the lemonades are on point! Thank you Vibe for the good vibes. - @terrellrenee read more

Most delicious food in Hilo. I travel over for work!!! They also make this lavender lemonade to die for.

Awesome! Good "vibe", good service, good people, good food. Just need one in Kona. Mahalo

SO happy this place exists in Hilo! Amazing food, super friendly staff and the CUTEST atmosphere

Very fast and friendly service. Savannah helped us and was fantastic. She gave us tons of information about the dishes and gave us a laugh at the same time. Would definitely come again next time we stop by Hilo! read more

Vibe Cafe - Beet Poke Bowl - Cafes Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

I was so stoked to try this place, and have been thinking about it since I saw its opening online. Living on Kona side it took awhile to make my way over and try. I'm sad to say the experience was overall pretty disappointing. Please avoid the lavender latte! It tasted like someone dumped a bunch of essential oils in it, my friend and I both ordered it and couldn't drink it the taste was horrible. The jack fruit nachos were so tasty and were a little spicy, the bacon bleu burger was pretty good, we ordered the Philly cheesesteak and I wouldn't order that one again. The service was slow so be prepared for that. read more

Love this place. Needed a quick stop to do some computer work. Loved the philly cheesesteak. Wasn't expecting much, but I really loved it. The place is upbeat, clean, and the staff is friendly. Reasonably priced for the quality of food you receive. read more

This is my first time experiencing a Cafe like Vibe!!! You feel welcomed as soon as you walk into the door. The atmosphere is unique and vibrant. The food is amazing. I had the lavender lemonade, The big nasty (complete vegetarian bacon burger) I've never had vegetarian bacon before but it was awesome! I also had the medicinal cacao mocha with a slice of rainbow cake (I stayed here for three hours) and it was all delicious. The customer service was very aloha! read more

Vibe Cafe - The big nasty and lavender lemonade - Cafes Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

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Definitely not the vibe watched customers that ordered there food after us finish there meal I'm furious I recommend just not eating there ever in your life read more

So good we ate here twice! Even non-vegans will love this place. Staff were really sweet and helpful. Jackfruit nachos were insanely good as well as all of the elixir drinks. Highly recommend Vibe if you are in Hilo! read more

We were on our way to Maunakea and stopped for dinner at this cute place. My husband and I are NOT vegans so we were a bit hesitant about it and we were afraid that it wouldn't satisfy us. BUT let me tell you, it really made us consider going vegan because the food was just that amazing. We ordered the "poke" bowl which is made with beets and OH MY, it was AMAZING! We also ordered the "pulled pork" tacos, made with jack fruit. Also, SO GOOD! I definitely recommend this place, you won't be disappointed. read more

I love VIBE!!!!! I honestly think this Vegan spot will do great because not only are they serving QUALITY food, but they have REASONABLE prices. I live for the lavender latte with kratom in it. They're vegan loco moco was so good/SATISFYING since I haven't had loco moco in over a year because no one has it vegan style!!! They also have vegan pastries, breakfast/brunch/lunch. The staff is super friendly. For right now, they close at 3pm and are temporarily closed on Sundays but they will be opening for dinner soon!! The HIGHEST priced item was $15 I believe.. and that's so good since it's vegan!!! I will be going again!! read more

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The was a gem of a find early Monday morning. Looking for vegan offerings this cafe came up on a google search and it was much more than anticipated! The menu is loaded with tasty creations and variety! The atmosphere is spacious, clean, inviting, and conscious. The service was friendly and food prep timely. The food presentation was impressive as well. Much appreciated is the plant based focus and the environmentally friendly considerations. I highly recommend this cafe to anyone that enjoys good food and beverages at fair prices! Lots up and coming on the menu as well! Plus the new longer hours will surely satisfy more customers. Kudos to the owners and staff!!! Mahalo read more

Tried their loco moco and it was very tasty and comforting. Comfort food! Eager to try the other items on the menu.

The staff here was super friendly! Even though I only ordered coffee, both servers checked in to ask if I wanted some water or needed anything else. I didn't order food, but everything I saw brought out to other tables looked amazing! The iced latte I ordered was good, large portion which I appreciate. The interior design was super cool. Stands out from any other cafe I've been to on the Big Island read more

I am by no means vegan/vegetarian, however I do aim to eat "whole/healthy" and I am very impressed with the food here. I have tried the BBQ sandwich and the loco moco and I can't even tell that there is NO MEAT! Very tasty and satisfying. Vibe is a frequent lunch spot for me and my friends. read more

Great vibe, delicious, and beautiful food. Even the music is chill. Just a cool spot.

Delicious vegetarian food, The Big Nasty burger was great! Beyond Meat patty with lots of extras. Fast service and helpful staff.

Loved the Vibe burger! Food was fast and looking forward to going back! Definitely there's a few more menu items to try each and every time I visit. read more

We stopped here for breakfast and had the paneer burger, caprese avocado toast and like kombucha. Everything tasted delicious! Quite expensive but great ambience and quality of food. Highly recommend. read more

This establishment is my absolute favorite on the island hands down!! The owner is so personable and his story is an inspiration. Now let's talk about the food!! In a word, DELICIOUS!! The nachos alone will seriously make you want a second helping. The burgers will convert a carnivore into a vegan. The decor and ambience is fabulous! Not to mention the music! This place is pure good vibes. read more

Super ono and healthy food, great coffee, and awesome vibe. This is a nice place to study or get some work done.

BLTA salad (4/5): Bacon could have been crispier. Great croutons. Nice spicy dressing. Bacon bleu burger (4/5): Good. Wasn't served on charcoal bun like stated on menu. Loco moco (4/5): Good. Cheesesteak (1/5): Bland. Service 3/5: Not very friendly. Price: Reasonable. $9 for a donut though? Will at least try next time as they didn't have any today. Would get everything again except the cheesesteak. Wish sandwiches came with something else other than tortilla chips. Some kind of sweet fruit sauce served with sandwiches. Not sure what it was for (I'm guessing the chips) but didn't care for it. Poor ventilation system so you come out wreaking. read more

This place is great. The food is amazing. Even as someone who is not vegan, I love the food here. My favorites coffee wise are the Mocha and the Latte. Food wise I love the Loco Moco (very good), and Veggie Burger. If you're feeling adventurous, try the Kratom. It's locally grown here and it is an enjoyable experience. Friendly staff, great service and great food! read more

We came here twice in one week - excellent, tasty, creative vegetarian food. First visit we shared a vegan loco moco - believe it or not. Nice presentation using a Beyond vegan burger and Follow Your Heart vegan egg patty on top of brown rice with a tasty mushroom gravy (see my photo). Came back a couple of days later and had a tofu scramble with vegan sausage served on a nice big piece of toasted sourdough - also very good. Relaxed environment. Bright and clean. read more

First time going this morning and I've gotta say this is a great spot! In the past week I've been recommended here at least 4 times and so I knew I had to give it a shot. The service was amazing, the food was spectacular and the vibes - perfect. I'm not vegetarian but have been thinking about making the change and debating whether or not I could do it, with food like this I can do it! Vegan loco moco was Delicious! read more

Vibe Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

A new Hilo culinary delight! It is not fast food but damn good food and was worth a little wait. I had the Veggie "Bacon"Blue Cheese "Burger" fixed my hunger and was sooo good I had to let anyone know. Therefore I give them a five star review. I'll be back! read more

We ordered jack fruit nachos. Very tasty!!! Service is very good & friendly!!! I wish I can try more food here! read more