Basik Acai

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Açaí bowl was pretty standard, nothing amazing about it. Fruit was fresh. Base not too sweet. There are definitely better bowls out there, but again, nothing wrong w this one! Seems like a spot for tourists to just hit up in town side, ya know. Cold brew hit the spot. Workers weren't the most engaging, but I don't blame em. Just some keiki's working to make some $! I'd go back. read more

Basik Acai - Cold brew + islander acai bowl w papaya - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

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Samantha C.

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The good: Acia bowl was delicious! We sat up top and watched the ocean. Relaxing atmosphere with nice music. The line moved quick and we got our food quick too!! The eh: overpriced but given the location I guess that makes sense? Service was not particularly friendly. There's only 4 seats to see the view of the ocean and it's PACKED so people were right on top of us the whole time. You have to pay for parking and they ticket in this lot :/ read more

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I've had better but this was just ok. Wanted to have it more Hawai'i flavors - maybe Lilikoi and pineapple options? Also, too much granola. Would prefer more fruit but still was very good. Service was quick and the location is nice with water views. read more

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Renee B.

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Definitely tree house vibes over looking the ocean. Staff was really nice, answered all my questions, the ingredients are organic, some like the papaya is locally grown. The honey on top of the granola was my favorite part! Only notes is that for the large islander $18, putting a layer of almond butter between açaí and granola layers would take it next level. read more

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Brett M.

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Acai was okay, staff were not very hospitable. The price for a 32oz Acai was incredible so if you're looking for some mid Acai, at a good price. This is a good spot. There was only seating in the birds nest for 6. The lower section had seating for about 12+ read more

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Katherine G.

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Good, but I was slightly underwhelmed by this spot after seeing all the great review about it. Being in Hawaii I assumed that we would find some of the best acai, but it didn't really even come close to the best I've had. This spot is located up the stairs of a building and the seating up top is limited but there are more tables below. A small is $14 and a large (double the size) is $18, so I would highly recommend splitting a large with someone if you can. The price for a small just doesn't really seem worth it. We got the puna bowl which had the classic acai base with strawberries, blueberries, banana, and hemp seeds. The acai base itself wasn't really flavorful - I needed to have it with the banana to make it better. I did really like their granola though, and they were super generous with the portion size of it too. Fine spot to satisfy the acai craving, but don't expect anything too special. read more

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Ryan B.

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2 years ago

First, let's start with the free parking validation--that was amazing. We ordered a small Islander and small Puna. The service was fast and friendly. The bowls were absolute perfection heaping with beautifully ripe fruit. Bonus points for the birds and random geckos hanging out. read more

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Michael C.

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We had the Drifter with peanut butter mixed in that was very good three days in a row for breakfast. The service was very quick. We would barely get seated and they were done with our order. And, the location was awesome with the second floor view of the ocean across the street. Highly recommend. read more

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Kristie P.

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2 years ago

Perfect way to cool down on a sunny day! Loved the Islander with goji berries on top also got the Puna. Definitely going back before heading home. read more

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Henry R.

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1 year ago

I've never had an Acai bowl. It was delicious. But I felt like some sort of teen wanna be annoying influencer poser. Why? Because omg literally everyone there was an annoying influencer wanna be. Acai bowls are the new avocado toast. Both delicious, but I'm too old for that crap. read more

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Sara T.

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Delicious and fresh and close to Ali'I drive. It was a 3 min walk from our room! There is lots of seating upstairs and downstairs with a beautiful ocean view! The chick working was super helpful and sweet and made a great recommendations! I heavily suggest the Puna Acai bowl! read more

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Kenneth T.

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Hands down still the best acai I have had since the first time I had it here back in 2018. The taste, the texture, the delicious crunchy granola, and the fresh fruits along with toppings. The have two sizes, the 16oz or the 32oz. Yes, 32oz may seem intimidating but if you love acai and you can tolerate cold food, 32oz is very manageable. If not, get one and share. Service is pretty fast even when there's a line. So don't be turned away by the line going down the stairs. Simple setting with some bar height stools upstairs, and if you prefer, they have some regular tables and chairs at ground level with some umbrella shades. Or you can just take it to go anywhere. read more

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Jennifer L.

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Atmosphere: 5 It was a little hard to find at first because it was above a rental business. So look for a two-floor shack-like building in the middle of the parking lot. Basik is on the 2nd floor. There isn't a lot of seating but if you can get seats upstairs, there's a beautiful view of the ocean! Ordering is easy and the menu is super easy to understand. Portion: 5 For one person, the small is enough. If you have more than 1 person choosing the same flavor, definitely get the large. It's basically the same amount of food for not-double the price. Flavors: 5 This is the best acai bowl I've ever had! It's so good that I came 3 times. I had the Kilauea and it had the best combination of toppings. The bee pollen adds a really nice crunch. I love that the granola is a bit grounded up (not too much!) so it's not in big chunks. For added crunch, add cacao nibs! Overall, this is the best açaí bowl I've ever had! So much so that I've been there 3 times in my 5 day stay! Highly recommend! read more

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Abigail ..

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Super cool place with a cute lookout spot to eat! Looks like a treehouse. May or may not have fed a little bird a piece of fruit. read more

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kristin s.

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10 months ago

Yum. Great fresh bowl of fruit and açaí. Great place to grab a bowl of goodness! Add the chia sauce and extra granola. Delish.

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K E.

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11 months ago

This is the same place as Acai Bowls. Not the one at the north end of Ali'i. It's confusing but it's where you want to get your bowls! In the same parking lot as Huggo's above Snorkle Bobs! read more

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William B.

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Came up here for some healthy Acai bowls. Menu is short and simple. Several delish options. We got the Mauka and Berry bowls. Portions are generous and seemed appropriate for the price paid. Enough for a meal we thought (breakfast or light lunch) Parking is a bit of a bear here. Service friendly and quick. A couple of small tables. Only complaint, is the use of plastic containers. I know this is a dilemma for a wet product like this, so I cant take off a star. But I always despise single use plastic adding to the garbage pile here on hawaii. read more

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Sne G.

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You must try a Acai bowl while you are on the Island, abudance of tropical fruits and nuts home grown. Basik cafe is in the center of Kailua Kona city, and typically offers Acai bowls and smoothies. However when I visited they did not have smoothies. I got the cacao Acai bowl small size, and it was very refreshing, topped with lot of granola, cacao nibs and fresh fruit. The prices seemed a little higher, but I finished the bowl happily without any complaints. read more

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Ashley T.

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Basil Cafe is the perfect place to go to for breakfast or a quick snack before strolling along Alli Drive. The workers were very helpful and the food came out super quickly. The large is large so would definitely recommend sharing with others! There are 6 different types of bowls with different toppings that you can get. We loved both that we got! It is at the top of a snorkel gear rental place so you'll need to climb up a few flights of stairs to order. There are also parking spots available for customers! Minimal seating upstairs and a few tables at the bottom. read more

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Teresa L.

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Really loved my açaí bowl and well as the view here! They have switched owners and rebranded to Açaí Co, but it doesn't seem updated on here; all the signage etc is Açaí Co. Very fresh and filling! read more

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Brad O.

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Went here for breakfast and to introduce family to Acai Bowls for the first time.... Everyone agreed they were delicious and would definitely order again. We went with the large size bowls and it was plenty for each couple to share. Fruit was fresh and the flavor blends were great. Only downside were the ants on the picnic tables outside. Would be nice if the owners would address the issue, as they seemed to be living in the wood of the tables... read more

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kristie k.

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Really solid acai bowl! Staff is friendly, menu is easy to pick from. Has a nice view while you wait for your bowl.

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Tony P.

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This place is a bit hard to find because it's tiny and on the 2nd floor, but it was worth the search. The view is very cool. The bee pollen was fresh and tasty along with the açaí. Overall it was good but the strawberries were very tart. Also the service was bland with no recommendations. I wouldn't say it was poor but needed more to get an excellent rating. Still worth the visit for sure. Ciao! read more

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Amy P.

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The place is located on 2nd floor of Snorkel Bob shop. It's very small, big enough to get your order in and wait for it. They do have seating on the edges but feels a bit cramped. I ordered the Kilauea açaí bowl for $18. The small was $14 so it made more sense to order the large. Ordering was easy and the food came out fairly quick. The açaí bowl was good and it's a great option for fast healthy breakfast. read more

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Brigitte L.

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Located adjacent to the Royal Kona Resort, on the second floor of the scuba shop. Be warned that if the gate is closed and they appear to be closed, you may want to try the gate before standing in line lol. This happened to us! There was a line because the gate was shut despite it saying they opened at 9am. It was about 9:07am before the person in the front of the line tried the gate and we all laughed that we didn't try earlier. This little place seems to be very popular and I know why! The bowls are fabulous and fruit is fresh. Granola used is gluten free also. Seating available upstairs for a wonderful view while dining or grab your perfect picture of your bowl with the ocean in the background! Be warned that the sizes are huge! Staff is super friendly and can make adjustments to the bowls if needed. Recommend trying!! read more

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Jeff C.

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Good açaí bowl. A little on the pricier side, but to be fair everything is a little pricier in Hawaii. Ingredients tasted fresh and it was still yummy. Parking is free for customers up to 2-3 hrs but you need to talk to the cashier and let them know because otherwise you might get a ticket or have to pay around $8/hr read more

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Denise W.

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Acai bowls are amazing. This is the perfect go to for a healthy, satieting, and delicious breakfast. They have a few seats upstairs for a gorgeous view of the ocean. read more

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Elizabeth D.

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Needed something refreshing after my run and this was perfect. I ordered a small Banya bowl which had the right amount of toppings and açaí. I waited about 5 mins for my bowl, super quick! They only have a few bowls to choose from but do offer coffee as well. There's seating downstairs and upstairs has a couple but it can get a little cramped. read more

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Jill L.

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I shared a small Islander ($11) with my friend since we were still full from breakfast. This place is super cute, we had our açai bowl upstairs overlooking the beautiful beach. There was a line of about five groups ahead of us at 11 AM. The açai bowl was pretty yummy! I wish they had more flavor options though. Price was a bit steep. read more

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Brad S.

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10 months ago

Bad service and overpriced ($18) base. Wouldn't give us peanut butter on top without charging extra. Grumpy staff

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Nick L.

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First a PSA-- At the time of writing, there was a sign posted stating their hours are Mon-Sat 9AM-3PM. They have not updated their website, Yelp or Google. I came around here one morning at 8AM hoping it would be open and it was not. Just want to make this known since I know people have plans. The acai bowls here are good and are reasonably priced. They get quite filling with the granola. It can get a little cramped upstairs but they're willing to bring the bowls down to you if you're waiting downstairs. There are only two seats upstairs. They also offer lids if you want it to go. You are able to substitute fruit. If you take a look at the menu, all of the bowls seem like they're the same. For the most part they are, just with different fruit. I ordered the Islander multiple times and it did not disappoint. read more

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FY C.

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Delicious açaí bowl. I loved the high granola to açaí ratio, with multiple layers of the granola in the large size. Granola is a little weird, but I'm finding that all of the granola on the Big Island is the same -- there's a lot of this fried (?) rice krispy-ish stuff that's chewy and very sweet. Fruit was fresh, and the açaí was soft and scoopable but not melted. Great view if you can snag seats. Girls working there were extremely nice. More expensive than other nearby locations. read more

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Katie C.

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Quick, fast Acai bowl! The acai is more on the icy than smooth side. Not many seats up top. A bit expensive but that's Hawaii. Better acai bowl than another place I went to in Kailua Kona. My star rating: 5 - must go!!! 4 - liked it, give it a try! 3 - it was alright 2 - I probably won't go back 1 - turnaround and run read more

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Michael C.

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Super excited to get acai during our stay in Hawaii, and this place seemed like a solid hole in the wall. Unfortunately, it really didn't live up to expectations, at least compared to what I've had in SF. The acai base is quite flavorless, and also really icy, to the point where when you first dig in, it's completely solid. I feel like they watered down their base quite a bit. The toppings are also quite sparse; by the end, it was just eating plain acai base. I felt this particularly with the large size. In the middle, they added a thin layer of just granola, whereas other places will normally do a layer of all toppings. There's some seating at the bottom which is convenient, but I would personally recommend trying one of the other acai places in the area! read more

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Sue K.

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Came to Basik for my first açaí bowl in Kona and the reviews did not disappoint! Ordered the Forager and loved the combination of granola, fresh fruit, cacao nibs, crushed almonds, and honey. However, there isn't a significant difference between the various açaí bowl options (aside from 1 or 2 ingredients) which is the main reason for 4 stars. At $14 for a small bowl, Basik is also on the pricier end. There's limited deck seating available upstairs with a gorgeous view of the ocean, as well as some patio seating downstairs. Service was unbelievably quick; we got our order literally within minutes! read more

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Jennifer A.

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Best on the island. The fruit and Acai is juicy and top quality ingredients. They have a nice sitting area to enjoy your order. In the shade. The service was quick and the staff was knowledgeable and patient with my questions.... Their menu has something for everyone. I recommend 100% while you're in Kona . Have a fantastic day and aloha. read more

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Em F.

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I ordered the ISLANDER ACAI BOWL. I really like it since it wasn't too sweet. They added a lot of granola which made it much tastier. I ordered large and the portion is good for 2 people. Great oceanfront view. Plenty of parking. Quick service and employees were nice. I'll definitely come back again! read more

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Evie H.

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Great acai bowls here. It is pricey so might as well just get the large which I think is so much more worth it than the small. Double the amount for only $4 more! We got the Puna bowl which was solid. What makes it extra good here and therefore deserving of the 5 stars, is their fantastic granola which they mix in throughout the entire container, not just at the top. Every bite you get granola which is my favorite! Not a lot of acai places are so generous with the granola so if you like granola, this is the place for you. read more

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Sandra G.

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Best Acai bowl I've had so far. The fruit is so fresh and delicious. I got mine with added peanut butter which made it even better. My friends and I agreed that it's much better than what we can find in our hometowns (Reno, NV and Santa Clarita, CA). It's a little pricey, but what isn't in Hawaii? read more

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75-5831 Kahakai Rd
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
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Hours

What time does Basik Acai open?

Basik Acai opens at 8:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Basik Acai close?

Basik Acai closes at 2:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Basik Acai take credit cards?

Yes, Basik Acai takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Basik Acai have catering options?

No, Basik Acai does not have catering options.

Does Basik Acai have a happy hour?

No, Basik Acai does not have a happy hour.

Does Basik Acai serve alcohol?

No, Basik Acai does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Basik Acai allow dogs?

Yes, Basik Acai allows dogs.

Does Basik Acai have TVs?

No, Basik Acai does not have TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Basik Acai have bike parking?

Yes, Basik Acai has bike parking.

Does Basik Acai have outdoor seating?

Yes, Basik Acai has outdoor seating options.

Does Basik Acai have parking?

Yes, Basik Acai has parking options. Private Lot Parking, Street Parking

Other Amenities

Does Basik Acai have free WiFi?

No, Basik Acai does not have free WiFi.

From the Business

Specialties

The place to come for raw, whole foods with no additives. A contemporary and nutritious eatery specializing in 'real food' based açai bowls, freshly blended smoothies & more. We strive to operate in a sustainable and environmentally conscious method. We believe that little steps taken to minimize our earthly impact benefit both the community we serve and the planet on which we live.

History

Established in 2010.

Basik strives to operate in a sustainable and environmentally conscious method. We understand the little steps taken to minimize our earthly impact benefit both the community we serve and the planet on which we live. * We compost our plant leftovers, and serve all of our take away meals in eco-friendly containers that will break down in our landfills in as little as 3 months. * Much of our produce is sourced from sustainable and/or organic farms grown right here on the Big Island, guaranteeing fresh and delicious tasting fruits and vegetables. * Our açai, yerba mate teas, and many of our superfoods are sourced from socially responsible companies that are fair trade, wild harvested, and organic certified, ensuring that farmers from these local communities are receiving a fair wage, while protecting the environment.

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Family-owned & operated

Great Kona coffee in a wonderful casual atmosphere!…read more I had to meet up/interview a potential Big Island candidate in Kailua-Kona and I was basically looking for a casual place where I could meet, enjoy a drink, and have a little bit of conversation. Kona Coffee & Tea was the place of choice here in Kailua-Kona. Located at the Kona Coast Shopping Center, you can find this little coffee shop just next door from KFC. The coffee shop is easy to find, as other business surrounding this business is the KTA Superstore, Hele Gas Station, HFS Federal Credit Union, O'Reilly Auto Parts, as well as many numerous eateries. It was late in the afternoon, so I basically came here for some drinks. I had to try their Kona Coffee, and I must say it did not disappoint! The coffee shop has indoor, as well as covered outdoor seating. The shop does sell some food items, but I did not partake or looked at what they had to offer. There was also coffee shop merchandise, but I did not have time to take a look at what they had to offer. Overall, as great coffee shop and if I'm in the area again, I wouldn't hesitate to stop by for their wonderful coffee.

Kona Coffee & Tea really makes it a point to articulate that their coffee is 100% Kona coffee. For…read morethat reason, some of their drink offerings are priced accordingly, with a 12 oz medium pour over costing $10. Unless you're a coffee connoisseur, you may want to skip the pour over for something a bit less special to save yourself a few dollars. The coffee was fine, but my unrefined palette was not able to fully appreciate the cup of brew. In terms of atmosphere, Kona Coffee & Tea has plenty of seating outdoors around the porch and a few high tables indoor, where they have AC blasting at full strength. They have free Wi-Fi available as well, so I saw a lot of people posting up on their laptops. Parking is plentiful and easy to find since this coffee spot is located in a strip mall. If you have a discerning palette for the subtle flavors that show up in different coffee beans, you will definitely want to stop by for a cup.

The Nutcracker (Honey Latte with Pistachio Foam)

Passion fruit iced tea with simple syrup... refreshing!

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Beautiful cafe

South side Acai

4.7

(36 reviews)

9.2 mi

We ordered 2 smoothies, sunrise & acai. I loved the sunrise smoothie but our acai is not blended…read morewell so there was a good amount of blueberry pulp you can see in my smoothie. The young lady behind the counter was nice. The biggest down fall of this place is that they use Costco frozen fruit instead of fresh local produce which is what I always look for at these smoothie stands so that disappointed me!

Super sweet cashier (I'm sorry I didn't get your name ajdjdjd). I love the vibes. It's pretty small…read morebut there are tables outside. I don't come when it was too busy. I got the peanut butter açaí and it was scrumptious! I do wish I got it on a hotter day haha but my boyfriend never had an açaí bowl and he really enjoyed it!

Valentines day special bowl

Mauka Bowl

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Makai Bowl : Freshly blended açaí topped with granola, strawberries, papaya, coconut shavings, goji berries and bee polen.

Island Lava Java

Pancakes were nice and fluffy. Bigger than I expected and the coconut syrup was a nice touch…read more Bacon could have been a little crispier but the taste was very nice. Vanilla latte was way too sweet (personally) but I did add vanilla syrup and cold foam so that's on me. Just didn't taste much of the coffee. Biscuits and gravy were delicious and the pork had amazing flavor. Waffle was a little dried out (we sent it back due to it not being crispy enough and we believe they just reheated the waffle). But the flavor was still good with the macadamia nuts and bananas The Bloody Mary was great, however, they could do with a little more spice and a little more tomato base. As far as bloody Mary's go, this was on the weaker side. Loved the Black Sea salt rim. Shoutout to our server, Terri, who was fabulous the whole time.

Wife liked her French toast, the pancakes were middling at best. The gripe I have is I had to sit…read moreand listen to two ladies yap in meetings while working remotely at the table beside us. I hear enough corporate double talk and have to sit through enough useless teams meetings every day. I didn't fly all the way to Hawaii to have breakfast in the middle of one. They hadn't even purchased meals and were sitting and drinking water and disturbing the whole space. Never again.

DRAG IT THRU THE GARDEN SANDWICH

Upstairs bar

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Fish tacos and ocean view

Bikini Bottoms Coffee

4.4

(69 reviews)

0.5 mi

We got a latte with soy milk and a latte with oat milk. We tried Kona coffee from a few places now…read moreand this was the first place where we could really taste the unique Kona coffee flavors - earthy, chocolatey (especially with oat milk; with soy, you can taste the soy flavor a bit and the Kona coffee flavor's not as strong). Came back a few more times since it's so good and their lattes are very consistent! We also tried their vegan chocolate croissant. They helped us warm up the croissant, but it was still cold on the inside (the chocolate filling and bottom side of the pastry). That was a bit disappointing, but it still tasted good and probably would have been even better thoroughly warmed! (The ice cream is NOT vegan for those wondering if it's vegan ice cream. We inquired since they don't serve cow milk in their coffees, so we thought maybe their ice cream was so vegan.)

Great coffee, dole whip and ice cream! They had pumpkin spice in July! And their ice cubes are made…read moreof coffee!

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Magics Beach Grill

Great food. Cool Oceanside views. Amazing staff and service…read more Accommodated our large party no problem. Highly recommended.

My server Mindy was awesome great attitude very helpful the food was great I'd definitely return…read morethe wait wasn't long and the view was definitely spectacular

Farmer's Salad

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Fish Sandwich

Sweet Journey Soft Serve

4.4

(133 reviews)

0.4 mi

Best ice cream ever I crave it anytime I leave the island!! You have gotta check this spot outread more

Best Vegan & gluten free Desert in Big-Island Kona by far! Even their crepe are vegan/ gluten free…read morewhich is unheard of. Both of their signature Macadamia Vanilla and dragonFruit icecream are so delicious and the texture combo with the crepe/ strawberry/ chocolate chips Plus coconut-Caramel was just devine! A MUST visit when in Kona, and only One last free-parking lot up on the shave-ice shop a street down

Dragon fruit mixed with another berry with cacao nibs

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Unicorn magic

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Acai Hawaii

Locally owned & operated

Free parking

Tried the Small Islander and Drifter açaí bowls for breakfast and appreciated how quickly…read moreeverything was made and brought out to us. I added almond butter to one of the bowls for an extra $1, which was a nice touch and complemented the bowl well. Overall, the bowls were solid and enjoyable, especially if you prefer a simpler, less overly sweet açaí. The açaí itself was more icy and not as sweet compared to other places, which was solid but not my personal preference That said, I was hoping for a little more of a unique Hawaii-inspired twist -- maybe something like coconut cream or another local flavor element -- because the bowls tasted pretty similar to açaí bowls I've had in other states. I've definitely had more memorable and "wow" açaí bowl experiences in Hawaii before. Still, I appreciated the freshness, simplicity, and quick service, and it was a good breakfast option overall. I loved eating it while watching the sunrise and waves and love its proximity to the Oceanside!

My favorite Açaí bowl. The açaí is great and pure açaí nothing added. The toppings are so fresh and…read morealways sweet. A fun location and walking distance to the shops. Lots of good tables to eat at down below or a bar upstairs to overlook the ocean! The girls who work there are so cute and so sweet! One of our favorite spots.

Try our Kilauea topped with local papaya! One of our most popular bowls.

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Umekes Fish Market Bar & Grill

PARKING: Free in the large lot or on the street…read more VIBE: Various table sizes throughout the restaurant, spread out, not squished, which is nice. I came with a group of 8 SERVICE: Full restaurant service, plates, silverware MENU: Updated pictures are attached. Their shirts that say "F*ck Frozen Fish" should tell you how fresh things are! If you go to the small market side, the current market price for fresh poke is $28/pound PRICE: Fair, but a little pricey. It's the price of small businesses in Hawaii!

My husband was craving for some delicious fresh fish so we decided to check out this restaurant…read more They had a parking lot with free parking, this definitely made things easy because it is usually hard to find free parking in this area. I got the veggie poke bowl and my husband got the catch of the day. They had both indoor and outdoor seating. We decided to sit in the patio area. They had mist blowing fans in the patio area to help cool off. Our food arrived pretty quickly. The presentation was good. The food looked appetizing! My veggie poke bowl was packed with sesame ginger flavor and tastes delicious. The side of salad was a good add on. My husband's dish looked great. The fish was soft and the flavor was nice. He liked the side of mac salad as well. I was a bit skeptical initially about the veggie bowl. However, it was great and I'm glad I tried something authentic food. We also got the chocolate lava cake for dessert. It came out pretty quickly. It was coated with strawberry syrup. The menu did say that it was going to come with whipped cream but I believe they ran out. However, the dessert was spectacular! All in all, loved the food! Highly recommend it, especially for those looking to try authentic veggie food.

Interior with sports bar on the side

Kona Mixed Plate with Korean Chicken, Boneless Kalbi Short Ribs, White Rice, and Mac Salad.

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Fresh catch (grilled ahi)

Kona Brewing

If you are looking for an exceptional brewery experience on the islands, the Kona Brewing tour is…read morean absolute must. For $25, it is easily some of the best money you can spend. The tour itself is fantastic and educational if you want to learn the actual science and craft behind beer brewing. A major highlight of the experience is discovering that this specific brewery brews exclusively for the islands, keeping production local rather than shipping it out for mainland distribution. It gives the entire visit a truly authentic, exclusive feel. What truly elevated the entire experience from great to unforgettable, though, was our tour guide, Dave. Whether you know him as "Dave the coffee man," "the man," "Dave the heavy pour guy," or "the Costco rotisserie 4.99," he is hands-down the best tour guide ever. His knowledge, energy, and humor made the educational breakdown incredibly engaging and fun. Great beer, fascinating local insights, and world-class guiding. Don't skip this one!

I think this is the first time I've actually been to Kona Brewery. I've had their drinks from the…read moreSupermarket and Costco and the last time I visited, there was only enough time to visit the merch store and grab a souvenir for myself. As far as the food and drinks, I actually enjoy Kona Brewery's beer more than Maui Brewing Co. I lean towards IPAs and Hazy IPAs but tried a flight which included a double IPA and a blonde and all were enjoyable. The food and service was just okay. I think we wanted something along the idea of French fries but was told that there is no fryer here so that threw us off a little. Especially when we thought we saw portobello fries online as an option from perhaps a different Kona Brewery restaurant menu. Our food orders included Kohala pizza, poke bowl, fish taco, and a cheeseburger. We wanted to grab a can of one of the IPAs to-go at the Growler Shack outside but they don't sell singles.

Servers at the kitchen station

Ahi tar tar - 8.5/10 avocado overpowered the fish a little but the rice, teriyaki sauce avocado work really well together.

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Flight time!

HiCO

food and drinks - i got the lily special and lox toast. both super good and at a very reasonable…read moreprice! i especially loved the ube cream top on my matcha, not too sweet which i appreciate. service - quick and easy and the baristas were very friendly :) ambiance - super cute indoor/outdoor cafe with ample seating, free wifi, and a drinking water station.

Chill place to hang out or get some work done. We got their Kona pour over, lilikou lime refresher,…read moreand ube latte with oat milk. The Kona pour over wasn't bitter or sour, pretty good! The lilikou lime refresher was also good. Not overly sweet, good amount of bubbles, passion fruity and a very light hint of lime. The ube was alright, we couldn't really taste the ube flavor. We came back another day and got their matcha latte with oat milk (sweetened), loaded spam musubi, and avocado toast. The matcha latte was not our favorite, it had a weird macadamia(?) and stevia taste to it, not entirely sure what it was but it threw off the matcha flavor for us. The loaded spam musubi was very dense, but pretty good. The avocado toast was very good. Huge bread slice and lots of toppings!

Lilikoi Cheesecake Matcha (Oat Milk)

Cute interior

Avocado toast

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Da Poke Shack

Arrived here around noon, but noticed a handwritten sign on their door stating they were running…read morelate. The boat arrived a bit later than anticipated. They have 2 long picnic tables right outside to sit, but other than that it'll likely be takeout. The parking lot is very compact with a 15min time limit. Not sure how strict they are about the 15min limit, but just be courteous so others can also park and enjoy the food! There was already a line when we arrived, so I recommend getting there early. Their poké also tasted so fresh! Their portions are smaller and prices are higher for the amount you get compared to other poké places... but for sure it is quality over quantity here. I'm OK with that. I'm not a huge ahi poké gal, but they didn't have salmon so I just got it with the garlic shrimp. But everything was so delicious! The seaweed salad, imitation crab salad, kimchi, and kimchi mussels were all good. Fairly simple to order: bowl vs plate (1 side for bowl and 2 sides for plate, 2 servings of poké). Brown vs white rice. Top shelf: sides. Bottom shelf: poké. They also offer a variety of sauces for your poké. They are all pretty good, but my favorite was the avocado aioli. The wet Hawaiian and Pele's kiss were also good per family. Definitely worth trying and repeating. Personally, I prefer this poké place over Pau Hana Poké. Service was nothing spectacular, just efficient and busy. No small talks here.

Portion is too small for $26 bowl food is ok nothing special ! They were cleaning the sewer line…read moreyou smell really bad when we arrived almost walk out but decided give it a try ! The plate is $50 decision Big Joke !

Our "breakfast"... poke bowl and poke plate

Wall decor

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Kalua Pork

Paakai Poke & Deli

Can I give this place more than 5 stars? It deserves it!…read more We had shoyu, lemon avocado, and umami ahi; kalua pig; ube coconut and cucumber sides. Every bite we had just had us in heaven. Yes, everything we had was amazing, but our favorite bites were the umami ahi, kalua pork, and cucumber salad. Service was quick and good. A good amount of nice outdoor seating, and we found parking easily in the lot. Do not miss out, this Pa'akai Poke is a taste of heaven!

My wife and I stopped by Paakai Poke & Deli as our first stop from the airport. Between the two of…read moreus, we split a plate with three scoops of poke -- umami ahi, furikake sea salt, and spicy salmon, along with mac salad, coconut ube and white rice with furikake, eel sauce and soy sauce. This all came out to $31.30 after tax, which is almost the same price as their large plate at $35.00, with two fewer scoops of rice. Of the items we ordered, the ube coconut was by far my favorite. I am definitely coming back again for more of this. I've never had ube in this format before, but the mild sweetness of the potato came through, and I enjoyed the chunky mashed potato texture. The next item I liked from the plate was the mac salad. I can't remember the last time I've had mac salad with this much black pepper sprinkled throughout it. The black pepper brought an unexpected amount of heat. Additionally, I thought the noodle were cooked perfectly. In most mac salads that I've had, the macaroni has been cooked far too long, but that was not the case here. I also appreciate that the mac salad was not drowned with mayo, another flaw I commonly see with this dish. Although the poke here is fresh, and the pieces are nicely cut -- all uniform in size, I thought the poke was a bit too salty, and needed to be enjoyed with the rice. The rice itself was a bit on the mushy side. Overall, we had a pretty solid meal at Paakai Poke & Deli. If you're in this area, stop by for the coconut ube -- you won't regret it.

The various sides' selection.

Umami poke and coconut ube side

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Mini plus $12 plate

Bubba & Finn’s Tropical Treats

4.7

(110 reviews)

0.4 mi

This place is located in a strip mall. You order at the counter. There aren't any tables inside but…read morethere are some tables outside underneath a shade. Only one party at a time fits inside the location. We ordered the #4 Makapuno which has ube, coconut and snow cap. The medium one is $12 and it is big enough for two people. They ask you which flavored ice cream you want. They give you enough ice cream. It was good but it just needed more syrup. 8/10 Parking can be a bit tricky. We parked for free at St Michael's church nearby on a Monday afternoon. Public Parking nearby costs $15 an hour or $55 a day in that area. Some places do validate.

Squeeze into this tiny shop for big flavor. The house recipe coconut was the best - good, fresh…read moretaste, but there are multiple nondairy options that I didn't get to try this time. Since I've discovered that dairy doesn't agree with me, this is brilliant! It's on my list for the next time I'm in town! The shop's artwork is fun, clever, and locally made too. The owner spent time chatting with us about his idea for what's next. Anyone who needs dairy free options or is curious about the owner's next take on reknowned art has to stop by this place for a real ono treat!

Strawberry slush with pineapple dole whip Mango whip

Classic Dole Whip Float

Heaven

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Pau Hana Poke

Locally owned. High quality. Consistent. They have a few baked goods that are also very good…read more Parking situation is problematic.

We stopped by later in the day, so there may have been more selections available earlier. The…read moreservice was efficient, though somewhat impersonal. We ordered two scoops of poke with two sides. The fish was fresh, and the portion was generous enough for two people to share comfortably. It made for a satisfying and straightforward meal. Overall, it was a good poke spot, and I would return if I found myself in the area again.