Best Cakes in Hilo

14 restaurant menus in United States, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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Hawaiian Style Cafe
Hawaiian Style Cafe
93/100 (4629 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
American
Polynesian
Cafe
Polynesian
Hawaiian
American
Hawaiian
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Asian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Noodle
French Toast
Shrimp
Beef
Toasts
Fish & chips
Omelette
Pancakes
Waffles
Bento (Lunch Box)
Salad
Tuna
Poke Bowls
Salmon
Cakes
Cheeseburger
Lamb
Burger
Fish
Fish & Chips
Hamburgers
Fried rice
Pork
Ribs
Sit down
Hawaiian
Polynesian
American
Café
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Always so good and tasty! The portions here are HUGE. The vibe is very chill and there is a ton of options. We came for dinner but Breakfast is..."
whit w
"Great place to get Hawaiian food, popular with locals and reasonably priced. The fish coated in macadamia nut panko was delicious and nice and light,..."
John Bye
"If you’re looking for large portions, delicious food and quick service… come here!!! My husband and I have big appetites and this place..."
Kelsey Hawkins
"It seemed you couldn’t go wrong with anything they served, this is a hidden gem that’s worth going out of the way to enjoy! Excellent service,..."
Kyle Cannon
"Onolicious local food with huge portions!😋🤙🏽 We had the Original Poke Bowl, Kalbi with Chicken Katsu Plate, Prime Rib Locomoco, Crispy Kim..."
Chrystal Kitayama
"This place is great! Be aware that if you order anything with pancakes they are two massive pancakes! I got the kalua pork and hash, and oh my gosh..."
Charlotte Blair
"Amazing food. Definitely worth the wait. Massive portions, so you can definitely takeaway another portion of food for later on in the day! The Wailoa..."
Ian Koo
"5/5 Kualoa Hash - Yummy but too much potatoes on our order *3/5 Huapia Pancake - we ordered this as an upgraded side. It's 2 massive pancakes, the..."
Rose Carmichael
"Excellent service and food was top notch and authentic. We had the pick two lunch plate and a pancake. Both were..."
Robert Bryan
"Food is great, cafe is cute, and servers are polite and friendly, if hurried (it gets very busy, so ordering etc feels kind of brusque -- best to..."
Alecia M
Moonstruck Patisserie
Moonstruck Patisserie
88/100 (318 ratings)
Dessert
Bakeries
Quick Bites
European
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Cheesecakes
Quiche
Cakes
Cheesecake
Torte
Café
Café
European
Street Parking
Cash Only
Accepts Discover
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Breakfast
Mid-range
"We were referred by Paul since we don’t have reservation. But this place is amazing! Best croissant 🥐 ever! Fresh and hand made, must try if..."
Ruby Lin
"Like many others that dined here, we were referred here by Paul’s Place when they were full. We had the Bacon and Cheese Croissant as well as a..."
Xavier Woon
"We had the best Bacon and Egg Croissants we have ever tasted. So fluffy, we thought we were sitting by the..."
Willard Davis
"This is a great place. My family ordered croissants, breakfast sandwiches and pastries. Super fresh and..."
Ryan Chiang
"It's little pricey but worth every penny. The coffee is beyond quality. Best latte I've gotten in Hilo. We also enjoyed the frangipane (almond..."
Sina Mather
"This is the most impressive cafe in Hilo, and has some of the best cakes and baked goods I’ve had. Everything we tried was outstanding. Favorites..."
Doug Levin
"Highly recommend Moonstruck. We had the Serenade Cheesecake (best Cheesecake I've ever eaten) the bacon and cheese croissant, and the salmon quiche...."
Kelly Terrell
"Hands down, my favorite and the BEST bakery in Hilo if not all of Hawaii! Jackie is fantastic in her craft and always creates edible masterpieces. ..."
Danielle Takeshita
"Just amazing. We tried the caprese, cheese pastry, quiche, iced latte and cold brew. Non disappointed. Food was fresh, service incredible. Totally a..."
Rosemari Fassette
"A hidden gem in Hilo. We had pear tart and frangipane Croissant, both were top notch. We can tell the owner/baker really cared about her baking and..."
Min Z.
"still as good as when the original owner Jackie started this place. great prices for the best quality pastries and breakfast foods in Hilo. 100%..."
D B Adriance Mejia
"Chill and comfortable cafe. Delicious quiche and croissant egg and cheese..."
Stanley Pimenta
"Excellent bakery. Nice friendly people. Had the quiche and almond..."
Jim Manion
"The Frangipane and Caprese sandwich was amazing! Fast service, clean, and..."
Serena
"Best quiche and croissants I've ever had. Expertly made puff pastry. I wish we were staying longer so I could go..."
Christy McCulfor
"We initially wanted to stop buy Paul’s café but the owner sent us to moonstruck for a easy and fast breakfast and coffee option. We were not..."
Hana Kovač
"Stumbled on this place by accident! It was so delicious we came back two days in a row! We bought treats for my birthday! I'm coming back..."
Lynn Nakagawa
"I got a slice of the lemon lime cheesecake and it was absolutely heavenly. I order cheesecake pretty much everywhere it’s available and this is one..."
annaka M
Short & Sweet Bakery & Cafe
Short & Sweet Bakery & Cafe
88/100 (559 ratings)
Quick Bites
Dessert
Bakeries
Vegan Options
Cafe
American
American
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Breakfast Sandwich
Cheesecakes
Focaccia
Bagels
Cakes
Paninis
Salad
Cheesecake
Sit down
American
Café
Wheelchair Accessible
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Seating
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Mid-range
"We got two breakfast sandwiches here: You get your pick of bread (focaccia is the standard), cheese, and protein. The bacon and cheddar breakfast..."
Jenny McKee
"This is my first ever review on google but I just felt like I finally needed to, as this was long over due. Short n sweet bakery is my go-to place..."
Kateri Cabebe
"Flipping RAD LITTLE BAKERY! We were lucky enough to be there on Sunday, which afforded us the only on Sunday amazing sweet bread French toast. We..."
Amber Goelst
"Glad I stopped in....great breakfast..."
Jennifer Schworm
"my friend, Sister Naleieha went to visit your short n’ sweet bakery & Cafe and she surprised me with your ONO ONO ONO Lilikoi short bread yummy..."
Alyce “Al” Yeshua Hamaschiach
"This visit, my mom and I had the lilikoi cheesecake, meant to take a picture, but took one bite and another....they have quality pastry, worth every..."
Michele K Ayala
"Wonderful and delicious sweets. Highly recommend! Cookies, cake, macarons, baklava and even lunch..."
Heather and Michael Paterson
"Eggs Benedict ($10.95, available on Sundays for brunch) starts with a house-made English muffin topped with Canadian bacon, poached eggs, hollandaise..."
Chelsea Madren (OC Food Diva)
"Get the macaroons! So many flavors, reasonably priced and fun! I encourage you to order ahead of time because they are a busy and popular place...."
Glory N
"Fabulous sandwiches and amazing desserts! The girl at the counter was fabulous! I would definitely eat here again! Lovely indoor and outdoor seating!..."
Faith Parry
"Lovely little bakery in Hilo that I discovered on my way back from ziplining. I had been craving a good cheesecake during my trip to Hawaii and this..."
Beenish S
"Nice little dessert shop, great place for a morning pastry. Friendly staff. Reminds me of the dessert bakeries in New England and Europe. I tried..."
A Gator
"One of the best little bakery/coffee shops in Hilo, in a downtown shopping mall. Coffee was EXCELLENT, and pineapple pudding cake was very good...."
Carl Wolaver
"Everything we got was absolutely delicious. And the girl at the counter was so helpful and..."
Anni Maddox
"They made my wedding cake beautifully. I got lilikoi filling on top and pog on bottom and lilikoi buttercream. It was so..."
Alexandra Raper
"The staff were friendly and efficient and the food was delicious. It's a great spot for a quick..."
Lis Garbezza
"I love this place!! The workers are all friendly, helpful, and courteous, and the food is Top Shelf! I'm grateful to have a great place to stop and..."
nancy waller
"One of our favorite places in Hilo! The breakfast sandwich on Foccacia is amazing and same with the orzo salad! We have been impressed with..."
Sarah Conway
Ponds
Ponds
87/100 (2494 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
American
Seafood
Bar
Seafood
American
Hawaiian
Hawaiian
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Beef
Fish
Chowder
Lobster
Pork
Cheesecake
Eggplant
Fish & Chips
Cod
Pasta
Ribs
Alfredo
Salad
Escargot
Cheesecakes
Crab
Fish & chips
Tempura
Scallops
Salmon Salad
Clams
Burger
Calamari
Hamburgers
Cakes
Tuna
Lamb
Calamares
Pesto
Salmon
Shrimp
Sit down
American
Bar
Seafood
Hawaiian
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Live Music
Waterfront
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Mid-range
"Nice place. Everything was good…..not great. I did enjoy my meal. The Cesear salad was good. I also had the seafood pasta……also good...."
Eric Mork
"Wonderful ambiance, beautiful view of the ocean, and exceptional service! Loved the live music and drinks were excellent drinks. Great spot for a..."
Laila Moiré-Selvage
"Watched a sea turtle swimming through the window as we enjoyed the best fish and chips for lunch. Fish was fresh and tasty. Staff was friendly and..."
Wayne Pinkham
"What a great place. They were recommended to us. It did not disappoint. Great happy hour and daily specials. We sat by the window and watched the..."
Renee Gleason
"Our family of five from Texas and Oklahoma visited Oahu and the Big Island for Spring Break! After a day of hiking Volcanoes, we had dinner at Ponds...."
Chandra
"Been there twice during the trip. Ask the chef for the special today! Great drink, juicy steak! Nothing I would complain! Much better than the higher..."
Abby Yu
"Great meal and service. We ended up at the corner table with no reservation and it was fun. There was a fisher bird that came over and continued to..."
Joel Garcia-Trevino
"Ponds hilo is a unique dining experience as it is literally built over a pond where you can watch colorful koi and turtles swimming during dinner,..."
Judy Li
"They used to have such a good Ceasar salad. It's quite mediocre now. The prime rib was good but fairway grill is better and less expensive. The clam..."
Jenna Timmons
"Loved this place. Sat by open windows looking out over Ice Pond with families picnicking and children swimming, ducks and a turtle in the water below..."
Carol Bailey
"Atmosphere and service fantastic. Food not so much. We've been before. A long time ago and the food was great. Hopefully this was a one time..."
Malena Kea
"Although this would usually be called a dive, it had a fun and friendly vibe as well as high quality food. Clams were well done, drinks were strong..."
Jim Alford
"Food was very good, the staff are really friendly and kind. The table setting, environment, cleaniness all good. Only complaint is that they didn't..."
Priscilla Cheng
"Loved the food there, delicious and not too big portioned. They give you a complimentary appetiser but ours was so big we thought he accidentally..."
Monica Cho
"It has all the things I like: great food, great service. Great atmosphere. If they aren't paying the local kids to entertain the guests with their..."
David W
Coconut Grill
Coconut Grill
87/100 (1469 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Hawaiian
Hawaiian
Gluten Free Options
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Waffles
Boneless Korean Style Ribs
Keiki Hibachi Chicken 10 99
Lobster
Pancakes
Mai Tai
Cakes
Loco Moco
Pesto
Pasta
Kahuna Burger
Fish
Salad
Kalbi
Fried rice
Crab
Banana and Rum
Pork
Banana Bread
Bruschetta
Juice
Omelett
Crab cakes
Crab Cake
Creme Brulee French Toast
Artichoke & Spinach Dip
Burger
Ribs
Chicken and Waffle Sandwich
Eggs Benedict
Sizzling Prime Rib Hash Browns
French Toast
Mahi Fish and Chips
Shrimp
Toasts
Pork Sliders with Spiral Fries
Beef
Fish & chips
Omelette
Mahi Mahi on Tortilla Chips and Guacamole
Sit down
American
Hawaiian
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Takeout
Reservations
Private Dining
Live Music
Seating
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
"The food was quite expensive for the overall average experience. I found everything to be quite average at this place. The lack of coasters and the..."
Cedric DB
"We love this place for all 3 meals. Have visited multiple times and almost every time we have come to Hilo. Prices a little high but what is to be..."
Dennis Levesque
"Very beautiful interior with huge windows and Hawaiian decor. We got seated immediately at 10am on a Sunday (very busy day for breakfast). Food was..."
Flow Flowerz
"So good!! We got the prime rib, prime rib sandwich (French dip), a salad and had complimentary spinach artichoke dip as an app. Service was great and..."
Mikayla Broughton
"LOVED the Coconut Banana Mac Nut Pancakes. Also got the punalu'u omelette with the Hilo Fried Rice as a side. Fried Rice was really good. Plus..."
Julie & Jon
"This place has the best Mai Tai we have ever had, made with fresh juice and not purée. The food is also delicious. Friendly..."
Arpit Jain
"Food was delicious and service was very friendly. Very large portions. You can easily split it for 2 people and still be full..."
s j
"Ate here twice while visiting. First had the macadamia pancakes. Very delicious. Interesting batter makes for a fluffy cake yet crispy around the..."
Ryan Medina
"Nicely decorated, friendly service and great food. For a brunch it was..."
Yaniel Mustelier
"Wide range of option available Ended up going there twice during out stay it was that good The waitstaff were really good. Second visit had the syrup..."
Erica Whyte
Papa'a Palaoa Bakery
Papa'a Palaoa Bakery
87/100 (349 ratings)
Bakeries
Lunch
Breakfast
Sandwiches
Cakes
Fast food
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Accepts Discover
Wheelchair Accessible
Breakfast
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Stopped by in the morning and you could smell the aromas of baking as you walked up; delicious. Loaves, quiches, and cinnamon rolls available daily...."
Lauren Farshchian
"Loved the Lilikoi pie! We got a whole one to share and enjoyed it 2 nights in a row. Very unique flavor. We also got a cinnamon roll and enjoyed it..."
Spring
"Mahalo nui au i nā wāhine o ka Papa'a Palaoa Bakery ma Hilo, Hawai'i. They assisted me in providing a whole lilikoi pie to bring home to San..."
Martin Edelson
"Very fine pastry place. I had a coconut cream cake for $6. It was very very..."
Steph
"Vegan cinnamon roll was more like bread with sweet sticky cinnamon sauce swirled inside it. I actually liked it more than a traditional cinnamon roll..."
Joyce Hon
"Recently on a local friend's recommendation I popped in to Papa'a Palaoa Bakery just after opening on a Saturday morning. Of course I was met with..."
Kent
"This is a great place to go if you want fresh baked bread. They have a range of varieties from baguettes, to rustic loaves/peasant breads, to whole..."
Ariana Thompson
"The cinnamon rolls are sooooo amazing! And they're vegan!? And they come with vegan icing!!! Eat them. Eat all of them. They're so good. Also, the..."
Colorado Reed
"Stopped in and was greeted by Rebecca, she was hilarious and fantastic! She gave us the run down of what was baked on certain days and made some..."
C J
"Mac nut scone and lemon cranberry scones are truly delightful. I've made more scones than I could ever eat, and this one gets it just right. Aromas..."
Shannon OBrien
Cafe Pesto Hilo Bay
Cafe Pesto Hilo Bay
85/100 (4689 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
Vegetarian Friendly
Healthy
Vegan Options
Pizza
Italian
Fusion
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Fish Sandwich
Lobster
Pasta
Salad
Tortillas
Crab
Alfredo
Cheesecakes
Scallops
Focaccia
Calamari
Risotto
Sandwiches
Cakes
Calamares
Cheeseburger
Pesto
Salmon
Burger
Fish
Pork
Crab Cake
Shrimp
Cheesecake
Beef
Sit down
Italian
Pizza
Free Wifi
Takeout
Live Music
Waterfront
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Mid-range
"This restaurant is charming. The staff is warm and friendly like an island breeze. Even though we arrived at the end of the lunch rush, the waiting..."
Sheila Berry
"The BEST calamari! I've had it all over the world. The pizzas are wonderful too! This is my wife's favorite place for creme brulee. The only down..."
VW. RICH
"GREAT food. Great staff. Awesome beer. If you're looking for a dinner spot, stop looking and come here. Highly recommend any of the pastas. Also the..."
Jacob
"We ordered the Chicken pizza with pesto and goat cheese and it was amazing! We saw other people with Pizza so that’s what we ordered. Highly..."
B G
"Amazing food and service. We had the Seafood Medley Risotto, Shrimp Scampi Linguini, Quattro Fromaggi pizza, creme Brule, Keanakolu Hot Apple Pie and..."
Peter Chung
"This restaurant was recommended to us and it was delish! Service was very pleasant and nice. The space is very pleasant and art deco. And the food..."
Magda DK
"My sister & I dined here back on 9/30 when we were in Hilo! I had the artichoke pizza(can’t remember the official name) and my sis had a salad. And..."
Kelly
"Really enjoyed my meal and dessert. I had a seafood special, and it was amazing. Dessert was an apple crumble with ice cream, and it was almost as..."
Scott McDiarmid
"Walking along Hilo Bay I was drawn in by the aroma while the name Cafe Pesto caught my eye. I love to grow basil and even more so, I love pesto. As I..."
Vittorio Grieco
"We had a great time here but the food was sliced a bit too much for my son. He is 7. My wife and I loved everything, including the burger my son..."
Jon Lewis
"Stopped by for lunch when my mom was visiting and had a great time. Everything we ordered came out at the same time and was still hot, the plating..."
Tyler
"This place is awesome and really does get 5 stars on everything. The food is amazing, the restaurant decor is amazing and fitting and the wait staff..."
Matt “Wausserman” E
"My wife absolutely loves this place. There are very few dine in restaurants around the shops near Hilo Bay. This is a good one. It doesn't have that..."
Phrog Lord
"We were a party of 6 and they sat us down immediately. The Korean cream cheese garlic bread was the winner. It is a must. The fish pesto sandwich was..."
Hannah Tiên
"The dinner experience and the food was amazing at Caffe Pesto! Something that I really appreciated was their selection of gluten free food and it was..."
Natalie Plebanek
"We stopped here for dinner and about their closing time. There was no wait time and we got a table immediately. The place looked busy and had a nice..."
Binit Banerjee
"Delicious pasta and one of the best loco mocos we’ve had in Hawaii. Great way to start our holiday on Big..."
Ian Koo
"Went here for our anniversary. We had the shrimp nachos, seafood risotto, cesar salad, artichoke mushroom pizza, and the vanilla ice cream apple..."
Piilani Erbe
The Booch Bar
The Booch Bar
85/100 (880 ratings)
Quick Bites
Cafe
Gluten Free Options
American
American
Cafe
Healthy
Healthy
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Breakfast
Lunch
Omelette
Salad
Ceviche
Cakes
Fish
Tapas
Fish Taco
Tacos
Sandwiches
Burger
Hummus
French Toast
Toasts
Pancakes
Sit down
American
Healthy
Café
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Highchairs Available
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Booch bar is a great local spot with some tasty eats that gets you away from some of the standard eats you’d find on the island. Offering a nice..."
Josh Lyman
"Love this place. I have been coming here for years. Great for breakfast or lunch. The Kombucha is fantastic. Lilikoi or my favorite..."
Eric Mork
"The Booch bar is really a bar and more of a take out spot. There is seating but you have to order at the counter and someone brings the food to your..."
Nav Singh
"We visited the Booch Bar when we were in Hilo on the Big Island. They have a lot of vegetarian options and they can make a lot of stuff vegetarian/..."
Karan Bhansali
"We ordered mushroom omelette and blackened fresh catch bibimbap. Best omelette that I had in a while. It’s very interesting taste but in a good..."
Yating Shen
"Good food, great vegan choices too! The bartender could have had a better attitude (dismissive, aloof, unfriendly). Another bartender, slimmer guy..."
Van-Troi Perozo
"Not lot of great options while in Kona, sadly the city looks really depressing in our last trip but at least one of the bright spots is this little..."
Frank Z. (Frankster)
"A great place to have fresh clean healthy food and tasty burger to satisfy everyone in the group. Love their ginger turmeric kombucha and Lilikol..."
Ping Fu
"Food is so ono and the ambiance makes you want to kick it at booch for a daily soul kine of pick me up. ✨✨✨ Mano Ali’i bringing all the mana..."
Isabella Dagher
"One of the few options for a decent breakfast early in the morning. Most places in Hilo focus on giant pancakes and servings. Here they focus on..."
Aaron Geerlings
"Really, really enjoyed our nourishing meals here during our short time in Hilo. Loved the variety of vegan, vegetarian, gluten free and non vegan..."
Alicia Rae Parks
"Great cafe for light fare especially vegan, komboocha. They now serve alcoholic drinks. The space is recently renovated and has additional..."
Dax Bermudez
"Last day on the Big Island and we finally found a place that had Gluten Free meals. The meals were delicious and more “normal sized “. Just a..."
Roy Rosnik
"Delicious counter-service spot. As someone on a very limited diet, this was my favorite dinner meal on the island, and probably the best GF sandwich..."
Lena Negron
"Great spot for vegetarians. Hard to find a place with multiple vegetarian options and this place has quite a few. I got the tempeh Reuben and I..."
Jimmy Lehman
"Nice feel, tasty enough breakfast. Service is chilled out and friendly s food could be more enjoyable - out blackened fish omelette, toast (sourdough..."
Ajit Kalra
"The Booch bar is an unique place at Hilo. I highly recommend this cafe . The crew is lovely and laid back. A special thumbs up for the omelette with..."
samira zerrifi
"I love the Booch Bar. I've lived in Hilo Town for 9 years and have watched this place grow. I am so excited about the new expansion though I am..."
Ann Klaft Medicine for Dreamers
Kuhio Grille
Kuhio Grille
84/100 (1401 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
American
Hawaiian
Polynesian
Hawaiian
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Pancakes
Salad
Toasts
Omelette
Tempura
Yakitori (Grilled Skewers)
Cakes
Burger
Fish
Hamburgers
Fried rice
Pork
Beef
Sit down
Hawaiian
Polynesian
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Brunch
Mid-range
"Great little restaurant in Hilo serving Hawaiian food. I had a combo of their laulau (meat cooked to perfection in a ball of taro leaves) and fried..."
John Bye
"Cool spot in Hilo! Family run restaurant with rich history. Grandparents were kalo (taro) farmers who came from Japan to Hawaii. The family started..."
Yonathan Mickelsen
"Great place to eat. Decent prices. Atmosphere could use some work. Would recommend to..."
don b
"We were seated pretty quickly even though it was a busy lunch hour. The nice waitress helped me order when I was being indecisive about which of the..."
Jeff D.
"First time eating laulau, and I think I found my new favorite food! My son and I split a laulau with fried rice because we weren't starving, but we..."
Kim Everson
"I was there last week and had the chicken cutlet and the laulau. Very delicious tho a bit salty for me. As I understand laulau is suppose to be..."
Shahbaz Salehi
"Laulau combo is really good. Very generous portions. Staff is super friendly. Restaurant is kept clean. That's important to me while enjoying a..."
Marco Murillo
"Can’t beat the prices. Large portions. Seems to be a lot of locals eating here. I had a loco - without gravy. I’m sure they were shocked to their..."
David Massey
"Wanted a good Mac salad and this place did not disappoint with their addition of potatoes to make a mac/potatoe salad combo. I got the Shrimp plate..."
Reneé Davidson
"Pretty good food, won't disappoint if you're hungry. It's more home diner than it is gourmet. Anything with gravy is a bit homogenized so have it on..."
Magical Pancake
"This is definitely a no frills local spot. Food is good, traditional Hawaiian fare with generous servings. I had the combination plate with teriyaki..."
Diana
"5/5 Value - Giant portion sizes! 4/5 Lau Lau was flavourful and braised very well. 3/5 Fried rice, was a bit bland and not enough “wok hei”. 3/5..."
Cyn Thia
"Great portion sizes at good value prices in this Hawaiian restaurant. Definitely get the laulau while you’re here, and accompany it with the fried..."
Rovik Robert
"Not busy when I came, was seated fast, and staff were friendly. I enjoyed the kanak atak. I liked the fried rice and the luau meat. I asked for a..."
Carrigail Abanes
"Friendly staff with speedy service. Let me preface this and say that I cannot comment on the food too much because maybe my Californian taste is..."
Afshar Hassani
"Staff was great! We had a party of 5 and was quickly seated. Tried the famous lau lau and it was sooo yummy! Try the Kanak attack plate. You won't..."
AJ Silao
Liko Lehua Cafe
Liko Lehua Cafe
84/100 (784 ratings)
Restaurants
Healthy
Hawaiian
Italian
Vegan Options
American
Barbecue
Hawaiian
Bar
Seafood
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Deli
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Pasta
Salad
Crab Cake
Pretzel
Cakes
Burger
Pesto
Fish
Shrimp
American
Healthy
Seafood
Deli
Hawaiian
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Accepts Credit Cards
Delivery
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Our best meal in Hawaii has been at Liko Lehua Cafe! We had one of the specials of the day (Jalapeño Pork Sandwich) — it was so good and a great..."
Ximena Bobadilla
"TO GO ONLY They have a little bench off to the side but I wouldn't recommend sitting there. They have good, well priced, food and drinks for you to..."
Casey Elliott
"Amazing food and friendly service. Love this..."
Ligia Rojas
"We are tourists who drove in from Kona. From the time we arrived until we left we encountered smiles, honest recommendations and amazing customer..."
Ashley Ozark
"We mainly went because it was close by our hotel & prices were reasonable ($15-$26 for entrees). The ahi rice bowl special was excellent! My mom..."
Susan Hawk
"Very good food and staff, would definately recommend. Had catch of the day with a summer salad and it was perfect. Crab cakes were delicious..."
Matthew Conover
"Agreed with others, probably our best meal on the whole trip. It was nestled in a neighborhood and close to the waterfalls. We took our meal up in..."
Brad Aeschleman
"Love the vibe in this restaurant! Full me u Menu, lots of choices, good service, great location, Food was amazing! Onion rings hot, crunchy, I..."
Cara Driggers
"Understated place with friendly service and good food! Worth the stop. Chicken mac nut salad is excellent and the lilikoi..."
Ryan Doskocil
"Great place, family friendly, good food a little on the pricey side, but well worth it. Friendly Hostess and Waiters that was always there to serve..."
G Tripps
"This is a family owned and operated restaurant. Order at the window and take the food home or eat outside at the bench seating. They have delicious..."
Ryan Shaw
"We stopped by for lunch on our way to Volcano National Park. It was a great meal and no line. While we waited they gave us little donuts and noticed..."
Sarah Fleckenstein
"The Jalapeno Burger is AMAZING! I've had it twice now, perfect both times. The Maui Brewing Coconut Porter is super smooth and tasty. The Avocado BLT..."
Chastity W
"The food taste as good as it looks. Friendly service & one of my new favorite places to eat with my hubby for dates 💗. Highly..."
Dawn K
"***Aloha to go*** Whether you have time to sit and eat at their outside picnic area or call up and order some Aloha to go definitely ono grinds!!! ..."
Geneva Jackson
"Mellow atmosphere. Good and affordable food. Great drinks. Ample parking. Friendly staff. It would be five stars if they were open on..."
Nolan Kainoa Bowman-Tam
"Great local option that serves some very delicious food (both traditional American, Hawaiian, and unique twists)! I tried the liliokai butter burger..."
Chris Hinderliter
Ken's House Of Pancakes
Ken's House Of Pancakes
83/100 (8631 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Diner
Hawaiian
American
Gluten Free Options
Diner
Vegan Options
American
Hawaiian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Breakfast
French Toast
Shrimp
Toasts
Beef
Omelette
Pancakes
Corned Beef
Waffles
Salad
Cakes
Chili
Fish
Crab
Pork
Sandwiches
Ribs
Burger
Eggs Benedict
Noodle
Sit down
American
Diner
Hawaiian
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Late Night
Mid-range
"The turkey burger is to die for. Their portions are amazing and the meal is prepared fresh. Had a hearty dinner. Would recommend to everyone visiting..."
Karman Khanna
"Kens is a great place to eat in Hilo. Open 24 hours a day, they have an extensive menu from pancakes to ox tail. I personally had the loco moco,..."
Stefan Fonseca
"The is the perfect confort food type of restaurant with a menu that will keep you choosing for days. I had the Hombre omelette filled with green..."
Rican Diva
"Food was oily last time but the customer service was fast and friendly. I also liked the environment where you fell the aloha and spirit of hawaii...."
Loco
"I loved the macadamia pancakes, they were extremely soft and fluffy and the whipped butter was seasoned with salt so the savouriness accompanied the..."
Annie Nguyen
"Old school diner setting that you'd see in movies! Service was friendly, the serving sizes were massive. I got an omelet which comes with pancakes as..."
Will Eat Yum
"LOVED their omelette. Loco moco was...alright. Busy restaurant with lots of variety on their menu so can't be good at everything. Our waitress was so..."
Esdub
"We loved Ken's. Went there twice in our 5 day stay in Hilo. Overall impressed with breakfast and dinner. The omelette was a good choice, absolutely..."
Karley Fischer
"Mm pancakes. They have a huge menu. Took us a while to decide but we ended up getting pancakes and a burger + fries + salad. Very happy with our..."
Miss Jo Jo
"The crab cake eggs Benedict is so good. Service is excellent, food is delicious, if recommend this place to..."
Elizabeth M Russell
"Went to this place for breakfast I got the bananas foster French toast which was amazing and my husband got eggs Benedict which was pretty standard..."
Amanda Nguyen
"OUTSTANDING BREAKFAST ITEMS. The Homemade corn beef is to die for. Outstanding..."
Rodger Hall
"Breakfast must-have. This place is always full and portions are more then generous. We are going to stay in Kona next time but my husband already..."
Kateryna
"Eat here!. This was our first meal in Hawaii and it was great! I had Vietnamese coffee and coconut pancakes, which came with a syrup spinner carrying..."
Meleighsa
"Classic!. This place is a institution....great food, lot of history on the walls. If you go to Hilo, go to..."
Mike G
"Yuuummmmmm. Coconut pancakes with coconut syrup?? Yes,..."
Amanda Burgard
"Big Food & Great Prices!. After several hours of touring from Kona to Hilo, it was time for food, and we came across Ken's House Of Pancakes. What a..."
TestDrive Dude
"Awesome of you can stop by! Daily specials to keep it interesting, and many regular choices to choose from. Coconut syrup is the best on the..."
Adam Graebner
"Classic Diner. Everyone in Hilo has eaten at Ken's. It's an institution. Massive menu and excellent service. It is not gourmet dinning. The helpings..."
Cassandra And Bill
"If you like pancakes drop in. Had pancakes for breakfast it was yummy I am not a big pancake fan but these were as good as it gets for me love the..."
Critic
"Vast menu, good service. The menu here just keeps going!This is not fine dining, but hopefully you wouldn't have been expecting a gourmet..."
Alice R
"YUM!. A great family restaurant. Very busy but friendly vibes and staff and really great food especially for tourists. Homemade coconut syrup,..."
Sweet Tea Mama
"Loved the ox tail stew and the corned beef loco..."
Hari
"Food was good! Finally food on the Big Island worth eating! I loved the Pig Sandwich... Good flavor on the sauce. Wife had BBQ Burger....good flavor..."
Andy Hollerman
"Pancakes!. This place is awesome! every time i am in hilo i go eat there. I love the beef stew, but the pancakes are..."
Serana
"We had breakfast and lunch there. Lunch was good and the breakfast was outstanding, menu was loaded with so many choices. Service was outstanding..."
Ron
"I had their chicken & long rice soup, very comforting and delicious. My hubs had one of their most seller turkey sandwich (has 2 smiley faces in the..."
Amanda Ace
"Great place to refuel after a volcano tour! Quick service, great selection depending on your craving. If you like local diners, Ken's is..."
Ann
"HUGE variety of dishes to.... HUGE menu and a long list variety of dishes to choose from! Hard to pick what you want to try first. I enjoyed the spam..."
Tayleb
"Great food, open late. They have everything that you could ever want 24/7. From saimin (which was absolutely delicious) to honey stung fried chicken,..."
Nikeheart
"A grrrrrrreat variety of food. I loooove da house of pankakes ••..."
Ea
"To appreciate Ken's in Hilo, you have to love a good diner. If diner fare is not your style, you probably won't be impressed by Ken's offerings, but..."
Roger
"We took a 10 day vacation on the Big Island of Hawaii from May 12-21, 2010. I had plotted out a bunch of restaurants to visit while we were there..."
Cat
"...today I got me some delicious macadamia nut pancakes. We drove into Hilo early so we could hit Ken's and I could satisfy this very specific, very..."
Dan Garlington
"Nelson @ Hilo: Coconut pancakes in Hawaii? Hell yeah! These are called Kokonut pancakes, shredded coconut in the batter with kokonut syrup. So there..."
BiteMe
"This place is amazing. When you get out, you feel happy. Staff is very kind and enthusiastic, especially a cheerful, colorful lady named John-nee..."
Giulia
"This place is a MUST visit when you're in Hilo - a uniquely Hawaiian take on the increasingly rare classic American diner. It's got the lot -..."
Andrew Johnson (AJ)
"Incredible atmosphere and food. The sweet bread French toast with rum syrup is great. The Portuguese sausage is delicious, and the omelets are huge...."
Peter Bonilla
"I LOVED this place! I loved the atmosphere! It's a super cute diner to go to, and their food was great! I ordered their strawberry pancakes with..."
Blue Star
"This place has breakfast all day and for good reason! Their pancakes are excellent and their scrambled eggs and hash browns were too. The eggs..."
Brian DiGiorgio Zanger
"Super unique place for brunch! Local vibes and magical homey vibes. The food was immaculate. I got the corned beef hash loco moco and pancakes with..."
Yonathan Mickelsen
"Was a great meal, lots of traditional Hawaiian dishes to choose from. Fast seating and service with a smile. Food was excellent. I especially enjoyed..."
David Seltzer
"From the outside this place may not look like much. Pay attention to how many cars are in the parking lot. We got there as they opened and it..."
Jeff Downing
"The place is okay, try it if you're in the area. The service is great. The staff is very friendly, welcoming, and helpful. The place is a diner, with..."
The Melf
"Local vibes at this diner with breakfast served all day. I had the corned beef hash loco Moco and my husband had the banana Mac waffle. All very..."
Susan Gates
"If you Smelllllllllll, what the Rock is cookin? Huge platters of food at huge prices. I tried the oxtail soup which was $25. Meat was tender and..."
Will Glenn
"Kens is just good old fashioned comfort food. Diners like Kens really don’t exist anymore. The atmosphere, staff, and food are all top notch. We..."
Jim Stirling
"Hands down the best place for breakfast in the area. The mac nut pancakes are outta this world. Also the khop breakfast sandwich is one of the best I..."
April Lee Uzarski
"Really good local spot for good food and awesome, friendly, welcoming service. Very popular spot. 👌🏽 would..."
Rachel Arias - Tripp III
"The birthday pancakes were good! I wouldn't have ordered french toast if I knew I would be getting that. 5/5 Crab cake..."
Rose Carmichael
"LOVED this place. Service was great, the restaurant had a fun atmosphere and the food was so good! We just got your classic breakfast but this is fun..."
Alicia Pope
"Great place if your looking for a tasty meal while in Hilo. The food and service were excellent. The atmosphere is not fancy but very relaxed. I..."
Kenneth Ventura
"We've had breakfast and lunch at this place several times, and our favorite dish is pancakes.They come with a delicious coconuts syrup that really..."
Judy Li
Jackie Rey's Ohana Grill Hilo
Jackie Rey's Ohana Grill Hilo
83/100 (2553 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
American
Healthy
Hawaiian
Healthy
Seafood
Vegan Options
American
Gluten Free Options
Hawaiian
Bar
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Tapas
Fish & chips
Fish Taco
Lobster
Pesto
Tacos
Pasta
Fish
Ribs
Salad
Pork
Prawns
Clam Chowder
Crab
Surf And Turf
Scallops
Hummus
Tuna
Cheesecakes
Burger
Gelato
Baby Back Ribs
Crab Cake
Chowder
Cakes
Cheesecake
Shrimp
Lamb
Fish & Chips
Sit down
American
Bar
Healthy
Seafood
Hawaiian
Gift Cards Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Reservations
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Seating
Street Parking
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Discover
Serves Alcohol
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Amazing everything! The service was exceptional, the food was excellent and the place was beautiful. We arrived a bit earlier than our reservation..."
Tara Hashemi
"Great place and attentive staff. A little pricey but I guess you pay for the nice ambiance and healthy options. We tried the club med salad, fish and..."
Sb Rekab
"I feel you can’t go wrong in what you order here! The kitchen delivers spot on flavors and all cooked to order. Enjoyed the lobster ravioli..."
Larry Hansen
"This was our first time at Jackie Rey’s and we will be back! The service was great. I made a reservation a few days ahead and received a text..."
Taylor Tilini
"Went here for an anniversary dinner, and food and cocktails were good. It was a bit pricey, but we enjoyed it. Seems to be a very popular spot for..."
Rachel Arias - Tripp III
"Ate there on 9/27 soon after they opened. GREAT food and service. The greeter at the front door wasn’t very personable and kind of rude. Did we..."
Vicky S
"Excellent food choices, flavor, and presentation. I had the hawaiian prawns with ravioli, which was amazingly tasty. The pasta was thin and not chewy..."
Lori Carson
"Amazing seafood in Hilo. Stopped here after viewing Kilauea and my wife and I really enjoyed it. Best restaurant in Hawaii! We both had seafood..."
Jerry McGinnis
"Happy Hour 4pm to 5om daily. Here are the secrets; 1) make a reservation, arrive at 4pm 2) park on the one way street 1 block up. Parking is free..."
Walter Garff
"We really enjoyed this place in Hilo. It wasn't too far to go after visiting the volcano, you can make a day trip out of it if you're staying on the..."
David Smith
Hilo Bay Cafe
Hilo Bay Cafe
83/100 (5603 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Contemporary
Vegan Options
American
Fusion
Fusion
Sushi
Gluten Free Options
American
Contemporary
Sushi
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Fish & Chips
Mai Tai
Beef
Tapas
Fish Tacos
Fish Taco
California Roll
French Onion Soup
Lobster
Tacos
Ceviche Tostadas
Eggplant
Ribs
Hamakua Mushroom Pot Pie
Curry
Lava Cake Slice Here's to Supporting the Island of Hawaii
Pasta
Spicy Tropical Roll
Salad
Polenta
Cast-Iron Cookie
Crab
Fish and Chips with House Salad
Scallops
Cakes
Mushroom Lettuce Cups
Tuna
Burger
Pesto
Maui Rum BBQ Ribs
Salmon
Hamburgers
Fish
Fish & chips
Sashimi
Pork
Crab Cake
popcorn
Cheesecake
Catch of the Day
Shrimp
Sit down
American
Fusion
Contemporary
Sushi
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Seating
Accepts American Express
Table Service
Accepts Discover
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Awesome place. Plan and make a reservation if your a large party. Sat with a party of 6. Got food in a timely manner with no issues.Came around..."
jacob lozano
"Great location near a beautiful park with great views of the ocean. Gorgeous decor and excellent food. Temperature was a bit warm as all windows..."
michael hiransomboon (mikehiranphotography)
"Made a reservation but came earlier and they were able to seat us within 20 minutes. 4/5 Moku Ola Iced Tea - really strong 5/5 French Onion Soup 5/5..."
Rose Carmichael
"Good food and views. I was hoping to sit outside for a better view, but got sat at the bar instead...oh well. Food and service where both..."
Jennifer Schworm
"Great food and great view of the bay. Staff were super friendly. Decent prices for the quality of..."
Jack
"Clean and modern restaurant with friendly staff and delicious food. We sat at the bar and one of the bartenders (Anthony, if I heard correctly) took..."
Alexander Lombardo
"Amazing views of Hilo Bay paired with great food. Come early if you want to sit on the open deck. We particularly loved the inventive rolls, but..."
Michael Ong
"Nice sea view and Hilo downtown view. Good food and beverages. Friendly staff...."
P. Meesakul
"Great views, friendly customer staff, and gourmet style food preparation. Prices are on the higher end of dining, but a great date or anniversary..."
Will Glenn
"Great place for sunset dinner, and the food is amazing- top quality fine dining. The staff is very friendly and the atmosphere is bright and..."
Casey Elliott
Hana Hou Restaurant
Hana Hou Restaurant
81/100 (2120 ratings)
Restaurants
Dessert
Vegetarian Friendly
Hawaiian
Gluten Free Options
American
Vegan Options
American
Hawaiian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Reuben sandwich
Cakes
Salad
Fish
Tuna
Fried rice
Pork
Fish & Chips
Fish Sandwich
Burger
Fish & chips
Grilled cheese
Burrito
Hamburgers
Carrot Cake
Pulled Pork Sandwich
Beef
Sit down
American
Hawaiian
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
BYOB
Live Music
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Great food served with Aloha. My son & I ordered the chicken macadamia salad curry wrap and returned 2 days later to get it again. So delicious. It's..."
Glenda Watt
"I had a Lehi fish dish that was so tender I thought Thanksgiving was today. It had a mag raisin sauce! The chicken salad and potatoes were great...."
Willard Davis
"Had the pizza, lime pie and chocolate silk pie. The food and service was..."
Julie Allen
"We stopped here for lunch on our way back from papakolea green beach. They had ample parking. I tried the Cuban which was very good. I definitely..."
Binit Banerjee
"Stopped by here so we wouldn't be hangry at nearby (15min) Punalu'u Beach. The pizza was great, the service was quick, the selection was good. When..."
J.L. Martin
"Great place for food on your way to or back from Green Sand Beach. The food was delicious and the staff very..."
Arpit Jain
"A must stop for anyone visiting the big island! Food was incredible! Best macaroni salad I’ve ever had hands down! Patty the owner was fantastic..."
Ashley Holly
"Nice place, friendly staff, good food. Not a fast food place, the only thing pre-made were the desserts, which were fantastic and rich. Pizza was..."
John Martin
"We stopped here on a whim while driving around the horn. We had eaten not too long before so only ordered pie.. We've been thinking about that pie..."
Lynn Jones
"Have been coming here for 15 years. Typical island fare, adequate portions, tasty and affordable. Try the pork plate if you like roast pork. The..."
Bob Kinnear
"Hana Hou is a great local restaurant in Naalehu. Great atmosphere and friendly staff. It's definitely a place to stop after a morning hike. We..."
PatV
"Love it looove it this place. Freshly baked pies&pizza. Freshed lilikoi juice and other Drinks are very good too. Everytime we go there we always..."
Maka Sasaki (aquatako2006)
"Cute place with friendly staff! I had the BLT and it was made with homemade bread. There’s a little lizard that likes to hang out on the picnic..."
Anna Karnowski
"We weren’t planning to eat lunch here but we’re super happy we did. Excellent food — best sandwiches we’ve had in a while. Fantastic baked..."
Ruth Walters