oh my gosh :) everything is so good here. i usually don't go out to eat because of my gluten intolerance . whenever i eat here i feel happy and uplifted. everyone who works here is super kind. they offer to heat up items. the gluten free hummus sandwich is amazing, they didn't have two gluten free versions of the sandwich and offered to make more. i also love the loafs of gluten free regular bread and banana breads. the gluten free cinnamon rolls are also my fav with extra frosting :))) the outdoor seating is peaceful and fun. i always have a good experience here and highly recommend :) thank you for your kindness read more

If you're into sweets, then this is your place! The interior is cute but seatings are only outside. My cousin and I tried the bing bong, lilikoi cake, and their brownie. If you have a sweet tooth then you're going to love it here. I, on the other hand, am not a sweet tooth. I found everything way too sweet for my liking. The brownie was just too rich for me. I did enjoy the lilikoi cake since the lilikoi gave a more citrus taste which masked the sweetness of the cake. Don't get me wrong, the cake was dense but also moist. My cousin loved her bing bong and ate all of it. Not sure why we didn't get banana bread, especially with the bakery called banananrama. read more

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Bananarama is a hidden gem, and their lilikoi lemon bars are out of this world! The perfect mix of tangy passionfruit and bright lemon on a buttery, crumbly crust creates the ultimate tropical treat. Every bite is fresh, vibrant, and unforgettable. The laid-back, welcoming vibe makes it a perfect spot to stop and treat yourself. Whether you're a local or visiting Hilo, don't miss out--Bananarama's lilikoi lemon bars are hands-down one of the best desserts on the island! read more

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We had the banana bread and their sour dough and a coffee. The coffee hit the spot as we sat outside on the small bench and devoured a regular banana bread. I apologize for the photo of just the final bite as it was so good we forgot to take a photo of it. The next day we used the sour dough bread to have with our egg breakfast and it was nice and soft on the inside with a harder outside crust, it was perfect. I was surprised to see that I could purchase two sour dough loafs for the price of 1, so the price was on point. It is located right in old-town pahoa on the main street that everyone goes on back in the day. read more

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To find a vegan bakery in a small town was a nice surprise. I got the focaccia bread and it was sooooo good. The lady at the register was so kind and patient in helping my friends and I pick something according to our preferences and taste buds. My friends got a pudding and a cookie. I loved it! It was sooooo cute read more

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3rd year in a row of ordering our daughters birthday cake from Bananarama. They are always incredibly sweet and helpful. The cake turned out amazing and so cute. Our daughter requested a yellow ducky cake and they delivered in looks and taste. Always a go-to for special occasion cakes! I recommend them to all our friends and family. read more

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Incredible all-vegan bakery!! They also have a ton of gluten free and sugar free options. I tried their banana bread, pineapple lilikoi bar, purple sweet potato cheesecake, and banana cream pie, and everything was absolutely delicious. The desserts are not too sweet, and all the flavors and textures were incredible. They also have some savory plant based strombolis and various kinds of bread. I will definitely be back to try a stromboli and some other desserts! read more

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Everything is awe-mzing here! The food, desserts, beverages & service are top notch! I have placed numerous special orders from Bob & Robb & have never been disappointed. They go out of their way to make every occasion special & full of love. All our friends & family rave when we gift them something from Bananarama! My sister is GF & says she's never tasted better GF baked goods ever. Everything is moist, fresh & flavorful! My Italian ohana love the biscotti & that's saying a lot :) From the sweets to the savory items - onolicious!!! The ambiance & outdoor tables are perfect & all to go orders are packed beautifully. Place your special orders today - you won't regret it read more

Service was quick and friendly. I thought it was okay . I'm not a vegan but if you are then this is the place. I just wanted to try it since I just moved to the neighborhood. read more

vegan, gluten free, kosher and all things nice. Being vegan is tough, being vegan and gluten free is even tougher so I very rarely eat dessert. I spotted this place on HappyCow and man was I a HappyHuman to find coconut lilikoi (passion fruit) cake! The cake was not too sweet which balanced well with the sweetness of the frosting. It was yum. I got two slices. I also tried the gluten free bread which was tasty when toasted but a bit crumbly when sliced. My friend got the chocolate banana cake and loved it. What a gem in a tiny little town. My only qualm, which is my qualm about most places, is that the to-go containers weren't sustainable. read more

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OMG! We were exploring the Big Island and as driving through the little town of Pahoa, weren't sure what to expect when we ventured into this colorful bakery. The woman who greeted us, was so friendly and happy to share her guidance on items we must try! The kanish was amazing and the samosa cake and coconut cake was insanely delicious! This adorable bakery is a must try if you are venturing through Pahoa! read more

Our new favorite place!! We had the strawberry lilikoi layer piece of cake (have mercy it is BEYOND DELICIOUS!) the fabulous bong bong's (DO NOT GET JUST ONE! YOU WON'T SHARE) & the strawberry cheesecake! Whoo weee! All was the absolute BEST & moist & terrifically satisfying!! We ate each bite savoring it bite by bite!! The Bing Bongs make a great breakfast treat w/coffee! We know we are lucky to live in Pahoa & driving by here and not stopping is NOT an option. You won't be disappointed as everything looks fantastic & was just as delicious (that word is an UNDERSTATEMENT!) 10 STARS!! read more

Bought our daughter's smash cake here for her first birthday! We got the 6" strawberry lilikoi cake and it came out sooo good. We ordered just two days before and they were super nice and able to take in our order. We might just make a tradition now for her birthday to come here for her cake! read more

HAVE I BEEN SLEEPING UNDER A ROCK? @bananaramabakery was such a vibe, and the decor definitely lives up to the name. They're located in Pāhoa Town, and they're open 7 days a week. Now that I've been "exposed," I'll definitely have to stop here regularly. I had such an excellent "first-timer" experience, and I'm itching to eat through the entire menu. As a first-timer, I only got a few things because I wasn't sure what to expect. Here's what I got; Banana Caramel Cake Notes: OMG! There was only one slice left, so I'm glad I got it, but let me tell you, if a whole cake were available, I would've bought it, no questions asked! The banana caramel cake checked all the boxes! It was moist, flavorful, and balanced. It was sweet but not overly sweet, and that caramel frosting had a deep and rich flavor. This is one of the better cakes I've had in a while. Rating: 10/10 Banana Cream Pie Cupcake Thoughts: We ate our little haul outside, and I'm so glad we decided to eat there instead of taking it home to consume because after I ate this cupcake, I went right back in and ordered a dozen. OMG! The cupcake is a banana cupcake with a banana pudding center, topped with a rich vanilla frosting and a banana chip. Best CUPCAKE I've had in a long time! I'll be dreaming of these for sure. Who knows, maybe I'll swing by again today Rating: 100/10 Lavender Lemonade Thoughts: This was one of the BEST lemonades I've ever had. The lavender's floral notes of mint and rosemary really come through and paired beautifully with the vibrancy and tartness of the freshly squeezed lemonade. If you see this when you go, make sure to try it. Rating: 10/10 Citrus Refresher (lemon, lime, lilikoi, and coconut) Thoughts: I could talk for days, so I'll spare you all and keep things short. This is another MUST Rating: 10/10 Tahitian Lime Bar & Liliko'i Lemon Bar Thoughts: The flavor of each bar is perfect. The Tahitian lime and the lilikoi lemon flavors are undeniably tasty and accurate, I might add, but the crust didn't really do it for me. The crust on both bars was crumbly and didn't have a lot of flavor. Typically with good lemon or lime bars, you look for that sweet, buttery, and rich crust to counteract the tartness of the lemon/lime filling. The crust is the make-it-or-break-it piece of the dish because, without a good crust, there's no cohesiveness, and that's what it felt like. It felt like the filling was one thing, and the crust was another. If @bananaramabakery can find a way to bring the two together, these would be delicious! Rating: 6/10 These homemade strombolis, courtesy of @bananaramabakery, were insanely good! And when they say they make everything from scratch, they mean "everything!" They even make their own marinara and garlic sauce, so I had to try them both. The three strombolis we got today were the Italian sausage and pesto with mozzarella, the pepperoni with mozzarella, and the spinach with mozzarella. All three were perfect! There's absolutely nothing that I could critique. For anyone who may not be familiar with what strombolis are, think of rolled-up pizza served with your sauce of choice which speaking of, I highly recommend one of each (i.e., marinara and garlic). I am still trippin' over that garlic sauce. That sauce has me in shambles! For those who read my review yesterday, add their strombolis to the list of "must-try" foods! Absolutely stunning! P.S. Order it heated up and if any of you see me heading out to Pāhoa again, tell me to turn around and go to the gym I'm sorry I don't have more pictures. I only made videos. You can go to my IG to check out my reels. I'll have the two Bananarama Bakery videos pinned for the next month My IG is @bigislandfoodieandtraveler read more

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So happy to have access to this excellent Bakery in Pahoa. As Avocado and Egg toast is a staple for me, I can attest that the sourdough and multigrain are absolutely delicious! I can highly recommend Bananarama Bakery from your fresh bread needs. We swung by at the end of the day to get some bread and both loaves were still tender and soft! The sweets look so inviting and the pieces of cake are massive! read more

Great service! The counter person asked me if I wanted my chocolate croissant to be warmed up. Great croissant! Also ordered a Lemon bar for later! Very good, especially the tartness! Now, both of these pastries could have been gluten-free and vegan, but I couldn't tell! They just tasted good! read more

This place is amazing! The best coconut Lilikoi cake on the planet! Great customer service, clean. A must try.

The cinnamon roll is my go to when I want something sweet. I also just got the guacamole dip. Homemade and so fresh. A must try with the dip if you've never had it. Staff always friendly. Never a disappointment. Mahalo. read more

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OMG!! So good! You wouldn't know that these amazing pastries are all plant-based-- they are rich, flaky, flavorful, perfect little treats! Super cute storefront with counter service. Savory pastry is my favorite, and this place has lots of options. The potato knish, right out of the oven was dreamy. I'm going back for lilikoi lemon bars and spinach Stromboli next time. Lots of aloha and great service. read more

The chocolate cookie was the bomb. Delish! I also appreciated they were open on Memorial Day. I'll be back as the sweets looked great!

Very cute bakery with great desserts! The banana bread was wonderful and guava cake was moist and delicious! Service was phenomenal! The worker was friendly and so welcoming! read more

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We have gotten a birthday cake here 3 years in a row and it always tastes and looks amazing. The cake we get doesn't come in a smaller size which is unfortunate because it is large for 2 people. The prices are a little high, but the service is great and the cake tastes amazing! read more

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Great bakery with lots of options for gluten-free, dairy-free, delicious treats. Bright and cheery and friendly service! read more

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well cute but, tast soso...vagan is okay but is taste bland.. need more fruity Banana cup cake was good read more

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Beast sourdough I've ever had.... Everything here is delicious and made with care. My little sister used to work here and she loved her co workers and the owner was so sweet and taught her to make yummy stuff at home!!! True craft read more

Yummy!!! Cake is super moist. Awesome customer service!! So many different options! Parking only on the street. read more

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Opened early. Ambient feeling. Fu great bakery They're right in the middle of Pahoa Town

I reached out several weeks ago for a custom cake order and Rob was dismissive and rude the entire time. Now he told me two days before my partners milestone birthday my order was cancelled because payment was due yesterday (this was the first time I'm hearing of this as he never sent me an invoice and we hadn't confirmed the cake order as he had several limitations I was trying to work through). This is bad business and customer service on another level. We are vegan and now have no cake for a milestone birthday and celebration. I don't even want to support this business any longer as this is how he treats customers. read more

Wow! So yummy and satisfying. banana bread (moist and delish) - coffee excellent! Extra shout out to Nonni for her friendliness and warmth. Really added to the experience read more

Downtown bakery with a good selection of breads and cakes. friendly service. I went back for the sourdough, which is soft and chewy and delicious! Makes great toast. The banana bread is good too, but go for the sourdough, again and again... read more

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I stopped in to pick up some dessert tonight and it was 15 minutes after closing time and they still served me. Everything looked excellent! I decided on a piece of the coconut cake and a bag of coffee beans to go. The coconut cake was so yummy!! I definitely want to come back and try some of the other things! read more

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If you are gluten free absolutely worth a stop as they have several options to enjoy. Their baked goods were delicious and the staff was very friendly. Super cute place with a few outside tables. read more

This was my first ever trip to the Big Island. I tried their coconut-lilikoi cake slice. IT WAS HUGE! I got it for $6. What a steal! And boy did it taste so good :D I'll be back during my next trip! Mahalo! read more

Wow wow wow! My favorite food find on the Big Island! We had breakfast next door and stumbled upon this gem by chance. I was floored to find out everything is plant-based / vegan! You wouldn't even be able to tell without asking as only certain things are labeled as plant-based (and anything with a green label is gluten-free). There is a large selection of baked goods, both sweet & savory. We got the Italian sausage, mozzarella, pesto stromboli to go and immediately regretted not getting more after we tried it later in the day. I loved the mango macadamia nut bar. We split a slice of the chocolate chip cookie cake - great. I tried two flavors of the banana breads and absolutely loved them. We also got the vanilla oatmeal cream pie that certainly didn't disappoint. Wish we had more time in the area to visit Bananarama again! So highly recommend a visit, not just for plant-based or gluten-free folks - trust me, you won't regret it! read more

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Great service, nice variety of food. Many,many vegan options. Very cute ambiance. Cakes are to die for

The only vegan bakery ive come across on the Puna side! And we love it here! My daughter had a dairy allergy so this place is perfect for her! read more

Love this bakery! My favorites are the everything banana bread, the multigrain sandwich loaf and the potato knish. I've tried a bunch of other items and they were all delish too. Not only are the baked goods stellar but the staff are friendly and offer to heat up items and bring them to you when they are ready. Just a positive overall experience of quality food and great humans who create a positive vibe. read more

This place was a hidden gem. I was wondering if everything was banana flavored but it was not at all- not sure where the name came from but wow this place was awesome! I love bananas anyway so I didn't have anything to lose lol. My son wanted to try everything in the display case. Only a few of the items were labeled as "vegan" so I asked if the cinnamon roll was vegan and I was completely delighted when they told me like it was a secret that EVERYTHING there was vegan! It was a dream come true. We bought quite a few things including a delicious cinnamon roll, banana bread, a tea... I can't wait to visit again so I can try some more items. Cannot recommend enough! Super cute, clean friendly vibe. read more

Get the sourdough! It was by far the best bread on the island for sandwiches and even my picky son agreed. The umi cookies come in a pack of 3 and were a huge hit too! The Focaccia goes bad faster than the bread so eat it right away. Great bakery my family and I made several stops back throughout our holiday. Highly recommend! read more

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5 Stars for the sourdough bread. I'm pretty particular on the taste of sourdough, and Bananarama definitely makes it right. Friendly service and cute shop. read more