Healthy cuisine: the best places to taste it in Kailua-Kona
15 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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"Ambience:
Nice decor. Christian leaning. Plants and nice seating spaces. An upstairs loft.
Service:
Service is good but you'll bus your own food..."
Byron Kay
"This is a MUST GO if you are on the Big Island and especially in Kona- to start with the atmosphere is amazing!!! Then they have the BEST coffee..."
Ioana Cozmuta
"Stopped here for lunch.
Great atmosphere, comfy seating on 2 levels.
We had an order of avocado toast and a BBQ chicken flatbread, both of which were..."
Barry Sullivan
"Very cute bakery! They have a pretty good variety of sandwiches, smoothy bowls and different baked goodies!
Pricing was reasonable for most items in..."
K Soderman
"Our entire dining experience was pleasant and delicious 😋 The Arise Cafe is eclectic with random furniture and decor, but the vibe is comfortable..."
Edward Maznio
"Just want to start off my saying that this place is gorgeous. The lighting, the walls, the plants, and most of all the baked goods. I am really happy..."
Ellie Faith
"The best bakery we found on the west side of Hawaii, and one with quality that would fit in among the best in Seattle. Beautiful and delicious..."
Dire Wolf
"Fabulous food and coffee. We enjoyed the loaded avocado toast and flatbread with coffee- both hot and cold. Excellent service and a neat..."
Barb Z
"Fantastic space, lots of tables and super comfy seating. There's an adults only section upstairs. I personally love the lemonades and love getting..."
Christine Cunningham (astrochristy)
"Such a cutie cafe with unique and delicious food choices. The dessert and coffee was amazing. We got the raspberry mousse and tiramisu. There is..."
"We got married at Kahua Ranch in April 2017 and wanted to do something a little unique and fun for the wedding. We had Kelly and Big Island Sweet..."
Anna Nix Kumar
"BEST ICE CREAM we have ever had! Locally made ice cream. Our family tried Mango, Pineapple and I couldn't pass up Macadamia Nut...it is THE 💣!! ..."
Crystal Bonetto
"Amazing owners and the shaved ice is delicious! Thank..."
Cheryl Palmquist
"This place rocks. Their flavors are dye free! We have one that can't have red and she was able to choose any flavor she wanted. We tried both the..."
Jacque
"my wife shared a lava flow. so so tasty. one of the best shave ice I've ever had. when we got there only a single gal was doing everything...cashier..."
Don Seto
"The best ice cream we had on the big island. The flavors were so good, we enjoyed a sundae and a double scoop ice cream waffle cone. Friendly..."
Daniel Hooven
"Super nice service, great with giving recommendations/answering questions (if you are/or are with a picky eater)
Best shave ice I've ever had! I got..."
Jiovanna Lamas
"Awesome shaved ice! Huge portions! The picture is a small size - the larger size is served in a square bowl and is..."
Dale Huffman
"I am still thinking of this shaved ice! I’ve been home for a week now and all I want is more gecko girlz. The flavors are beyond amazing, try it..."
Valerie B
"They had sugar free options and though good, it is nowhere near as good as Scandinavian shave ice. It does have fine ice like Scandinavian but the..."
Frank Tucker
"Incredible shaved ice and great, quick service with a smile from all the teens on staff! Sorry some reviewers are so nasty! Enjoyed our treat while..."
Lara Bigotti
"This was such a cute spot for a sweet treat! The girl was nice & friendly, also liked her recommendations too! I got a small shave ice with Mango &..."
J. Jade
"Visiting from 4,000 miles away and have my share regularly of shave ice in Texas. This place is the best I've ever had. Tried another place in Hilo &..."
Tejas Canuck
"Best shave ice with the best view! Nothing hits the spot on a hot day like eating shave ice while watching the waves. The ice here is pretty smooth..."
Kristy Aki Oshiro
"If I could give this place 10 stars I would. I don't even know where to start. I dream of this now that I'm back on the mainland. Their flavors,..."
Channing McCabe
"Lava Flow is the BEST shave ice on the island. Don't miss out! You can enjoy your desert while watching beach volleyball in the courtyard. The..."
Erica
"I will be back for more :) I went to Oahu, Maui and Big Island, but Gecko Girlz was the best hawaiian shave ice I tried. It was high quality..."
Shelby Acosta
"The service was great with super friendly staff! The melt in your mouth shaved ice was very good! We had the shark bite and sunset. The sunset..."
"Went to Jackie Rey’s to celebrate my birthday while on the island and had a nice and enjoyable meal. The atmosphere is a bit more upscale (and very..."
Josh Lyman
"The Linguine with clams is outstanding; you can clearly savor the infusion of white wine, making it exceptionally delicious. The seafood trio is..."
Rosina Su
"Came here for a nice dinner on our last day of the trip. I wasn’t expecting much besides atmosphere, but it ended up being the best meal we had on..."
Ginny L
"One of the best restaurants we tried so far in Hawaii. We got there just in time for sunset, they have a panoramic view throughout the restaurant....."
M Pham
"I cant believe how good this place is. My initial thought when I was there was that “it’s just a typical western restaurant serving American..."
Ahvina
"Service was slow. and the king crab was strangely served with vegetable oil. The pork spring roll was delightfully packed with meat and the surf and..."
Jeff Eng
"Excellent food, friendly service and nice atmosphere. We did not have a reservation, and the staff made us feel welcome, gave us a realistic wait..."
Keli Griffin
"Lovely place. Great food. Had the fresh catch and didn't disappoint. You get the resort quality without the resort prices(if you are staying at a..."
Dina Deguzman
"Overall, this is a good restaurant to come have a nicer meal at during your vacation. I wish they would have been more considerate for our..."
Hannah Tiên
"It is helpful to know they no longer have their happy hour food menu. Great environment with ocean view. Good waiter. Ribs were tasty. Ceasar salad..."
Elizabeth Reid
"The best meal we had on the big island was at Jackie Rey’s. The food was delicious, the presentation was even better, so beautiful. I got the..."
Kati Hand
"One of the best restraunts we have ever been to in our life. The food staff and owner were amazing. This was a very last min stop and it absolutely..."
Garrett Rice
"Absolutely fantastic meal. Service was awesome and they suggested the Mochiko Crusted Fresh Catch Of The Day and the Seafood Trio. Both were so..."
Peter Chung
"The food here is AMAZING! They have the best pork spring rolls. Their Lilikoi cheesecake is to die for! Gelato there is great and if you're into it,..."
Jordan Snyder
"Excellent service. Ribs were fine, the guava sauce flavor did not come thru but they were very meaty. The Mahi Mahi was good. The Kahlua pork spring..."
Sandy Scheel
"Best meal we’ve had in Kona. The food melts in your mouth, the drinks go down way too smoothly, and the service is amazing. Seriously must..."
Danielle Mills
"Booked via Yelp and it helped in reduced seating time. Excellent appetizers. Had Edamame, salad and crab cakes. All 3 dishes were great. Ambiance was..."
Prasanna Subramanian
"My siblings and I took our parents here for their wedding anniversary and we were not disappointed! The waiters were great, friendly, and knew the..."
Rebecca Babcock
"What a great restaurant! Parking was easy and available. The restaurant was airy with plenty of seating. The waiter was very knowledgeable and..."
"Delicious, healthy, flavorful & locally sourced! Best of all the service is filled with Aloha. I always feel so good when I eat here and not just my..."
Hannah Choi
"Thank you Laulima for always being the best! You can taste the love and care that goes into the bowls. The laulima team is so kind and eager to help...."
Lily Oldham
"Honestly - Laulima is my ONE favorite place to dine in Kona. When I moved away from the Island, I missed Laulima most. When I return for visits, I..."
Emily Timmer
"This is my go to lunch spot when I’m in town! The staff is super friendly, Angeli and Kaitlyn are so sweet and helpful. The curried chickpea..."
Alejandro Castañeda
"I LOVE Laulima! So fresh and delicious! Call ahead to place a to go order for grab and go! Very friendly staffs too..."
Hiroko T
"Obsessed with the beautiful love filled food that Laulima has to offer! Whether it is filling my checked bag full of the homemade sauces or stuffing..."
Haile Williams
"Fresh and local! Bowls, salads, a couple killer sandwiches, and other natural good grub. The veggies are always fresh and they list which farm they..."
Clint Collins
"Amazing food that makes you feel good! We don't feel like we have had too much food, but we are fulfilled. Nothing guilty. Just delicious. Plus the..."
Freda Piskorik
"I’m a weekly regular at Laulima Food Patch for various reasons. You can trust that no matter the combination of ingredients you choose for your..."
Daniel Rivero
"My favorite local lunch spot! I love that I can get a consistent, flavorful, lunch bowl with local ingredients and friendly service. I usually order..."
"Really great burgers, I love that everything is local and farm to table. One of the reasons why we go here. The garlic sauce is amazing as well as..."
Presley
"Burger and fries heaven!!! We are from Vancouver suburb ( Port Moody) , Canada.
It was our last full day in paradise and my husband was craving a..."
Dawn Glover
"Really, really great burger. Delicious beef, large patties, great buns and toppings. There’s nothing further to say, an absolutely top-notch..."
Ryan Tymkow
"Had a double Ultimate Burger and it was delicious! The burger was actually cooked "medium" as ordered. The fries were also yummy...thin and..."
Diego Carroll
"Burger was pretty good. Probably a little picker than what I think medium cooked burger is. But definitely good flavor overall.
The dipping sauce..."
Sara Nelson
"This place is PHENOMENAL! They source most their ingredients locally from Big Island farms and ranches, the beef is grass fed and they have..."
Yonathan Mickelsen
"Ultimate burger is my absolute favorite place to eat in Kona!! (I love burgers) the quality is IMMACULATE!! I feel so satiated after eating, and..."
Kendall Marks
"Best burger & fries in Kona!
Deliciously fresh ingredients from local farms and ranches on Hawai’i Island. Love the pictures of their farmers on..."
Sara La Torre
"The burgers are amazing! We ordered a ultimate double, and the burger Pattie’s were fresh and BIG! Everything on the burger you can tell was well..."
Elisabeth East
"It was our first visit at Ultimate burger, and everything we took time to think about what to order, the shop staff was very helpful and friendly..."
Sheldon Cooper
"Ultimate Burger, located within Kona Common, has some tasty food. The burgers are excellent, and they also have catch of the day sandwiches and chili..."
Kona Foodie
"Wow. What a burger! You could taste the fresh meat on this burger, which is rare in a world of frozen patties. I would almost bet they even press the..."
Sherry Meske
"Great, juicy ultimate cheeseburger. Their beef is super tender! It's all grass fed and you can taste the difference. Hits the..."
Jessica Phillips
"One of THE BEST burgers you will ever eat. All ingredients are organic and sourced in Big Island. The beef patties are sourced from a ranch in Big..."
Nijat Behbudov
"Consistently voted the best burger in Kona for very good reason! Their black bean burger exceeded expectations and prices that you can make a great..."
T. Scott Brandon
"This was a great cheeseburger with all of the ingredients locally sourced and the meat you could tell was good grass fed quality beef. Overall this..."
Anthony Eastin
"Overall good burger for the price. The burger was seasoned very well and was cooked how we wanted it to be cooked. The burgers don’t come with..."
Dina Benedetto
"Great burger. Toasted bun. Skinny crispy fries were awesome, and the dipping sauce was terrific. The employees are super..."
Mark The Bassman
"Yumy- licious every time; ultimate TKO & Ono Fish with a side of fries. Jim M took our order very helpful, friendly, and professional. Every customer..."
"Great location for brunch on the main drive and with views of the ocean. We could see the spinner dolphins jumping while we ate. My croissant..."
Caitlin Brooks
"You can't beat the views of the ocean and people walking by. My better half claims the Eggs Benedict she's ever had. Very friendly service too
Expect..."
Anders Tharaldsen
"This place was perfect. Outdoor seating and view of ocean with kind, happy servers that deliver aloha. Huge props to the chefs as all four of us..."
Gina Hart
"This was by far my favorite breakfast when visiting the Big Island & Maui. We had to come a 2nd time & got the same thing since it was so..."
Clay Mangiameli
"Of all the restaurants I ate at over a week on the Big Island, this one was by far my favorite. And one I thought about almost daily.
My wife and I..."
Amanda
"The food here is always incredible... for a long time the service was just ok (mostly due to short staffing that's frequently a problem on the..."
Kayla Clegg
"Great breakfast that gets busy quick. I got the waffles, which comes with one egg and a I opted for the sausage. The waffles were accompanied by a..."
DaMarcus Zeroth
"Food: it was awesome. Got the french toast breakfast and it did not disappoint.
Service: was a bit slow, but we didn't mind. The place is so..."
Katherine Monroy
"Wow! All I can say is that this was a life-changing meal. Came for breakfast two days in a row because the food is amazing. First off, the location..."
Owen Li
"We ate here on our first morning on the Big Island. We worried it would be really busy on a Sunday morning but we were seated within minutes. My..."
"This place was right by our resort which made it super convenient to walk to. There was usually a line up the stairs right at opening but it moved..."
Jackie C
"They have 5 or 6 different Acai Bowls in two different sizes and you only get iced coffee here.
The bowls were..."
Kevin Käfer
"The açaí was good, didn’t impress me too much but if you’re in a rush and can’t eat at the place, this is the perfect option. They don’t..."
Andrea Nava
"A specialid place for acai bowls. A few options with different choices of fruits on top. The islander acai bowl was fine and classic. The acai base..."
Yirui Arlene Zhang
"Really good acai in a plastic cup chock full of fruit, nuts, cocoa nibs and granola. We shared since it was so large. $18 for 16oz which was a better..."
Traci Schuck
"We tried the puna and forager and they were both good. Limited (4) outdoor seating which is beach facing. A bit pricey given the portions compared to..."
Aiyshwariya PK
"FAST service, great food and great views on the 2nd floor. The Banyan bowl was great and even the small was filing! Would come back but leaving..."
Vince Martel
"Very friendly staff, fresh local ingredients with seating upstairs and downstairs. Great prices highly recommend. Very refreshing on a hot day! Right..."
Jess Paladini
"The acai bowls here are fantastic. The pricing is fair for how much you get — the large is HUGE! The toppings are really well-distributed too and..."
Anastacia Hanus
"Best Açaí bowls I’ve ever had. They were so generous with the fruits. We went by 3 days in a row while on the island after discovering them. I..."
May Ezzi
"One of the best places to get açai bowls.
True Açai is slightly tart and subtly sweet. It's not a jam or sweet blend, unless mixed with other..."
Tomasz Wiszkowski
"Delicious Acai, awesome views, good music, and an overall great atmosphere.
Highly..."
Anna A
"Perfect after walking around in the sweltering heat, but it’s up to chance whether you’ll be able to secure a seat. It’s a small venue.
We got..."
Lou B
"Customer service
9/10
Value for money
10/10
Quality of experience
8/10
The large acai bowl is honest. It is large. It is the largest large acai bowl..."
The Honest Traveler Ed
"Very average bowls. Got the island bowl. Wish it had more..."
AB Ndev
"AWESOME!! Tasty bowls with a small menu. Cute upstairs location which a neat view. Service was fast. The small portion was pretty darn big so I’d..."
Jason Waits
"A lovely every-morning breakfast in Kona by the ocean, with fresh fruits and granolas for the frozen açai and macnut coffees to get your day started..."
Nolan McFadden
"Cute little spot with ocean view. Fast service. High quality ingredients, delicious bowls and smoothies.
Got the banyan- best açaí I’ve ever..."
"Wonderful food truck. Great space with lots of shade that you can just hang out in. Free water refills, otherwise you need to bring your own bottles...."
David Yastremsky
"This is a vegan spot and I loved it! The lady was so nice. My wrap was delicious with my vegan cheese and strawberry lemonade. Idk how they made that..."
Eddie H.
"My husband & I frequently got our breakfast here while we visited the big island. It was always hot, delicious and quick! One of the best vegan..."
Jackie C
"Herbivores is an excellent place for vegans/ vegetarians to dine at on the Big Island in the Kailua-Kona area. They're a fully vegan restaurant with..."
Karan Bhansali
"Fantastic! All around! Very nice, down to earth people, delicious food, nice outdoor seating. Regardless of whether or not you’re plant-based or..."
Mia Hladysh
"Delicious vegan food from a cute little shack. People are super nice too! We went multiple..."
cody pyard
"Fantastic food and fun vibe. Highly recommended. We tried the nachos, taro burger and chick'n sandwich. All were tasty and filling. Nachos were our..."
T. Scott Brandon
"Amazing little spot with great food and a fun atmosphere. If you're tired of the fried foods or don't want the meat centric menus everywhere else,..."
Loretta Surma
"This is a standalone shop in a parking lot with a couple canopies to eat under. The atmosphere has a zen feel to go along with the vegan vibe. The..."
PeterSu Copley
"I love the southwest breakfast burrito! I get it about half the time I go there. The ingredients are always fresh and they’ll make substitutions if..."
"Love the vibe. They r not trying to be all insta worthy. Great coffee. Good service. Location isn’t anything to write home about but I don’t care..."
Sam Baik
"We went here two days in a row, and I can tell you it was great each day! The staff clearly take their time to make quality sandwiches and drinks...."
Hannah Diaz
"Our airbnb was in the sea village hence this was our everyday spot for breakfast and coffee. I like their bagels/croissant with ham and cheese and..."
Binit Banerjee
"A small, almost out of the way place with great service and wonderful food. I had the tuna melt and my husband had the bacon croissant for breakfast,..."
Vicky Seamans
"The staff was very friendly and the line went quickly. Best French toast Sammie I've ever had. The bread was super fresh and grilled to perfection...."
Deborah Stewart
"GFC is on my rotation anytime I’m in town. Consistently delicious food, yummy coffee (they put coffee ice cubes in their iced coffee!) and 100%..."
Courtney Beam
"Great little coffee shop.
Had the brewed Budha 100% Kona coffee, iced. I was pleasantly surprised to see that the coffee was already brewed fresh and..."
Jabin Kingston
"It was hard to know where to park. It's a very small place. If you blink you'll pass it by. Only 1 person/group can go inside at a time. We ordered..."
Tara Geary
"Great local cafe! Delicious coffee, green machine smoothie, and breakfast croissant! Prepare for a bit of wait though as everything is made to order...."
Jackson Tong
"There was a short line that nice pretty fast when we arrived.
It’s exactly what I want you expect from a coffee shop. Great coffee and simple but..."
G B
"Cool little shop, coffee was good, food was good. Not much seating, perfect little grab and go..."
Jarrad Bell
"Nice to have a coffee shop to walk to early in the morning. Lattes were good, bagel sandwiches were good. Staff is..."
Amber F
"After trying a few great coffee / breakfast spots we swung by green flash. We got the French toast breakfast sammie. I have to say I highly..."
MIKE GLEASON
"Quaint coffee shop. Hubby and I both enjoyed our drinks. Not much in the way of seating. It's more of a to-go place. There are a couple of parking..."
Jennifer Nolen
"Yummy coffee & sandwiches. Cosy environment. Opens at the crack of dawn. A winner if your motto is: “The early bird catches the..."
"It was really nice to find a healthier option. Got the jackfruit wrap, some pulled pork nachos, and a pork wrap. The sauces were extra tasty and so..."
Audrie Hill
"Great place for some tasty food. There are quite a bit of option and even vegan items. You have different ways to get your food: quesedilla, salad,..."
fabien ming
"Instagram: KonaFoodie
Kalua pork nachos 🤙🏾 delicious and Loko Wraps has some great..."
Kona Foodie
"Açaí bowl Sofa King Bueno! Roman is an artist and created the best açaí bowl I’ve had to date and for a solid price. I added PB which makes it..."
Eric Shontz
"Very friendly service. Taste and portions of the food were good. Great place for vegetarian and vegan..."
Pavithra S A
"Tasty island wraps and juice spot. I had the vegan wrap with jackfruit and bbq coffee sauce. Very good. The Zen juice was also really good,..."
Emily Shea
"Nice place for folks who want to have vegan food and have dietary restrictions. We had bowl which was delicious, nachos, and smoothie. All of these..."
Ritambhara Dubey
"BEST PLACE IN KONA!!!
My husband and I went to Loko Wraps for lunch towards the end of our honeymoon. After trying many places over the past week,..."
Morgan Fitzpatrick
"Had the bento box and one of their açaí bowls! Huge portions and very fair price for all you get. Everything was flavorful! The Shoyu chicken is..."
Sarah C
"It become one of my favorite açai bowl place ! Really tasty with many topping..."
H A
"Number of things to eat in menu were just right. We (2 adults and 2 kids) had island salad, quesadillas and loko wrap. Food was super delicious and..."
Saurabh Singh
"The bbq jackfruit wrap was tasty and enjoyable. The pineapple coleslaw inside the wrap is a nice touch, compliments the bbq well. I also got the..."
Jimmy Lehman
"Good for a quick bite. Loko Wraps mixes Mexican and Hawaiian together by having Hawaiian themed Mexican food, such as tacos, burritos and bowls. They..."
Daniel Zhou
"Been here twice, the staff is super chill and the food is tasty and affordable! Love the Kona coffee beef tacos, the pineapple slaw is fantastic, and..."
Vi Girbino
"Totally delicious! Reasonably priced, and the portions are big. We got the wet loko wrap and the bento box, and both were great. The jackfruit was a..."
Emily Rose
"Creative menu. I enjoyed the BBQ jackfruit burrito and the Loko..."
Mike Roze
"Absolutely blown away by Loko Wraps! Fresh ingredients, bold tastes, and a vibe that screams 'Aloha.' Five stars for flavor explosions and a taste of..."
Sandra Cesniene
"Delicious, trendy spot just minutes from the downtown area in Kona! Great deal on their double bento box for about $17, with 2 choice of fillings,..."
Victoria Kwong
"Flavorful and Filling: Loko Wraps, a Spicy Wrap Haven in Hawaii
If you’re in search of a mouthwatering burrito or wrap experience in Hawaii, look..."
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