I am still thinking about this food. The banana Chantilly was unreal, and the bread pudding? Absolutely sinful. One bite and it was over for me. The staff was beyond friendly--warm, welcoming, and genuinely made you feel at home. Every time I come back to this island, this place is non-negotiable. I will literally plan my trip around stopping here before I leave to grab more banana bread. If you skip this spot, you're doing yourself a disservice. Period. Mahalo from Ewa Beach read more

Best hotdog in the island! Loved! Also had katsu & fries! Everything was delicious! Stopped by here to get food to go before we headed to LiliuokalaniPark and Gardens. Service was great! Really friendly people! Asked for reco on what to order & they did not failed. Place is small but cute for some quick photo ops. The cashier set up is very cool looking like a small window! Def will come here when we visit this island again read more

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We had the Dunken Palihono Burger. Delicious. We came back two days later for the same burger.

Fast work day in Hilo. Craving a hot dog and saw this place on Yelp. Had an amazing hot dog and some loaded fries! Both were delicious and so filling! Want to go back to try their plate lunches but then again, who am I kidding? I'd order a hot dog and fries again!! read more

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I wish I was back in Hilo town right now to get another Top Dog! I had one with lilikoi mustard and inions and it was BOMB! Companion had a portugese sausage with chili topping another winner. Also don't miss the fries and lilikoi lemonade. Desserts look great too but I didn't try them this time. Friendly local vibes, I only eat at locally owned places if I can help it when I am on the island. Luckily many Hilo joints are. This one is a standout. read more

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Friendly service and great food. My wife and I eat here frequently Plenty Aloha!!! read more

Wow! We landed at Hilo airport around 12:30 and wanted a snack...found this gem of a place that is the very definition of a hole in the wall: smack dab in the middle of a residential airport ~5 minutes from Hilo International in a small shopping center. Employee/cook was very friendly and gave us suggestions on what to order. The Dogzilla hot dog with mushrooms, cheese, bacon, and all kinds of goodness (two aiolis, crispy onions, chives) was the best dog I've eaten EVER. The chili dogs were amazing as well. The fries with mushrooms and bacon and cheese were over the top as well. Cute place with a great vibe and great people! Must do, a hidden gem. read more

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If on the Big Island, you must go! Best burger ever; it was proof that the cows are grass fed there. Fresh buns, authentic sauce, generous fixings!!! I also got a sample of homemade soup when I was there... Delicious. read more

Big Island Top Dogs - Every bite tasted how it looked... so good - Burgers Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

Great hot dog. They use guava to get a pink color on the bun. The bun is structured but soft. The sausage is springy, large, and not overly salty. Price is reasonable read more

Ended up in Hilo and most restaurants are closed. Ended up in this small shopping strip with a few parking spots. Place is pretty small, takeout only and no public restrooms. Ordered a plain dog, cheese burger deluxe, crispy chicken burger, spudzilla fries, and their acai bowl. Just a heads up, don't order "plain" anything. Literally just buns and meat and that's it. The burger deluxe was decent, crispy chicken was good too, juicy, but kinda boring just stuck in between two buns. The spudzilla fries was done pretty well, and same for the acai bowl. Prices aren't outrageous, so that's pretty nice. read more

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They have a great selection of not just hot dogs! Burgers are great, not to mention their plate specials! Always a smiling face when you go there! read more

Was in the city of Hilo and had to stop by based off other reviews. I got the chili beef hotdog and added cheese and also got there fries and the house drink : strawberry lychee. Overall the food and the drink was 10/10!!! Only issue was they had one table to sit at which was taken when we ordered. read more

Big Island Top Dogs - Beef Hotdog with chili cheese - Burgers Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

Their Pastele Stew Plate is fabulous! It comes with a Pastele Sausage, a scoop of gandule rice (arroz con gandules) and a scoop of macsalad. Delicious indeed! read more

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First let's just say the Owners are the sweetest people we've ever met. My family has been coming here for years now. The food is ONO! They have wonderful specials. My son gave their loco moco a rating of 10/10. read more

Overall tasty food and friendly service, but there was only one table inside and chairs to wait, maybe most people do takeout in Hawaii? The chili dogs were good, tasty chili, soft buns and good beef dogs. The Portuguese sausage dog was good as well, the lilikoi mustard was sweet and tasty! The fries were a good portion but nothing special as far as taste, and my son got a plain hamburger but didn't really like the taste. read more

I'm hesitant to share this review because I want to keep this gem a secret! As a local, I'm thrilled to have found this place. The owners are incredibly friendly and have crafted a delicious menu that's clearly made with love and Aloha. I tried the loco coco bowl with a Beyond burger, and it was fantastic! The gravy fries were a treat, and the pumpkin mousse dessert cup was to die for! My dining companion had the regular loco moco and loved it. The mac salad is likely the best on the island, and I'm pretty picky about it. My partner also had the special "Silence of the Lamb Hotdog", (locally raised lamb) and claimed it was the best he's ever tasted. This spot is definitely going to be a regular choice for us. Highly recommend! read more

I will start off with, We will definitely be back to visit Big Island Top Dogs. Their food was amazing, every bite was so flavorful and ONO (also known as delicious/good), the presentation was amazing and they are very generous with their portions and a positive plus their reasonable prices. You can never find any great tasting, juicy, well cooked to perfection cheeseburger with lots of toppings, a deluxe + jalapeños for less than $9 anywhere on Big Island. My favorite is their HULA BURGER. The staff were the most friendliness people and overall quality of the service was a 10/10 definitely recommend!! My mother and I were very fortunate to meet the restaurant amazing, caring owners and they are so very friendly and such nice couple. Our experience was definitely marvelous with them!! Lastly, this restaurant is a 10/10 and we will definitely recommend to all our Family and Friends visiting Big Island, Hilo!! Mahalo Big Island Top Dogs for your beautiful service. read more

Fast food, no but delicious hot dogs , and other things. Shrimp, chicken , stews , burgers , fried rice. I haven't even tried the entire menu. I'm usually there for the sausage. Yet what I have tried has been delicious ! I'm left happy, happy , happy. Hot sausage in my mouth , delicious cold drink and a the sunset to be envious of. Great place to pick up food to go. If you haven't tried this place yet, you should ! read more

Another amazing find in Hilo, our friends in Hilo took us here and "wow" menu has a little bit of everything..plate lunch, burgers, hotdogs, desserts, amazing teas, etc. No dine in, take out only but was busy so that tells you something about the food. Atmosphere is ... Its in a warehouse but very spacious inside, cute counter to order....we had the chicken katsu curry (my husbands fav), poke bowl and Pastele Stew (this is like gold, hard to find pastele anymore)...our friends ordered their normal hot dogs and fries, the hot dog comes on a interesting sweet roll looked yummy. And we ordered the brownie with chantilly frosting (this was the bomb) and lilikoi lemonade (it was okay). So many options we didn't know what to order....but will go back when in Hilo to try their homemade hotdogs. read more

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Great food at reasonable prices! Unassuming little restaurant packed a powerful punch. Great double cheeseburger, hot dogs are on point and I LOVE their Hurricane Poke. The strawberry lychee lemonade and perfect french fries made it incredible. We will be back often. read more

Quality food. Good price. Friendly and great service. Very creative with the menu. Enjoyed my "Korean Drama." They know the name of frequent customers. Will visit again during our stay. read more

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Yeah, yeah they make a good dog. But ours was more of a sloppy mess, not the handheld we would've preferred. Some may like it that way but I think it's a character flaw, so... Yeah, maybe check this one out for yourself. read more

A must stop everytime we are in Hilo visiting family. They have a large variety styles of hotdogs. I usually get the other special combos. I haven't had one that I didn't like yet which is why we keep coming back. Lines do get long so be prepared to wait a while for your food. Parking can be pretty limited If the area is busy during to other business hours but we are always able to find parking with ease. read more

Food was great, tons of cool menu items and was really fast service. Friendly workers. read more

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So good. Maybe I'll go with scrambled egg or over hard but the yolk does add to the experience. Thanks everybody there. You know I'll be back read more

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Oh BOY!!!! Great Stuff.. Wish they would open one in California... Totally recommend!!! Good vibes and Aloha Spirit!! More importantly ONO to dah max and beyond!!!! Mahalo read more

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Loved my GIANT cheese dog. Well cooked and great flavor. Got some crispy crinkle fries and enjoyed a great lunch. We ate in the car on the way out of town but they did have a few tables inside. Service was friendly and helpful... Prices reasonable. Thanks for lunch! read more

One of best hot dogs I've ever had. Wife got the Dogzilla and I had the Chili Cheese Dog with Portuguese frank that has a good snap to each bite. Really big portions. I like the pink buns too. Highly recommended if you like hot dogs. read more

Big Island Top Dogs - Dogzilla - cheese, mushroom, and bacon bits - Burgers Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

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Big Islands was one of the highlights of my trip to Kona! Their food was wonderful and very tasty. The service and ambiance were great as well. read more

Great food and consistent. Usually get the Chicago dog and it never disappoints. Bun is soft and tasty. Wish it were a little warmer, though. Toasting it might improve it for me even more. Very little seating inside so more of a take out. Service good. read more

Initially stopped on our way to the airport for a quick bite. Despite the harsh exterior, staff was friendly and food was good. Prices seemed reasonable for the portion size. read more

While visiting the Big Island of Hawaii and after a long day of hiking, my girlfriend and I (and another couple) stopped by Big Island Top Dogs. As we pulled up we all looked as we had made a mistake because it was of the beaten path in a strip mall that did not look like it saw a lot of traffic. That being said, we were all starving and decided we needed to eat before we snapped on each other because we were all HANGRY! We started walking towards the door and a gentled was exiting. We asked him about the place and he said, "Best Dayum Dogs in town!" Well that was promising but the jury was still out. When you first walk in, the choices are overwhelming. There is a chalkboard to the left of the counter with specials on it and to the right of the counter there are several standard choices or you can build your own dog. Since nothing on the standard menu jumped out at me, I decided to build my own. I originally ordered the bratwurst with banana peppers, onions and sauerkraut but after I sat down, I was informed that they didn't have anymore and while I was disappointed it certainly convinced me that this place sells a lot of hotdogs. So I went with the polish sausage instead. Fast forward to the food, it was certainly not your typical hot dog and I now have to revaluate my grilling skills when it comes to hotdogs. My hotdogs have never tasted this good and while I've always figured there's only so much you can do with a hot dog, this place certainly know what they are doing. I also tried these fried corned beef hash hush puppies. I love corned beef hash so I gave it a try. They were okay but certainly not my favorite. The staff was extremely pleasant, the establishment was clean and there was plenty of room and space to eat in peace and relax. You all should certainly stop by and pay them a visit. If you do, tell' em Drew sent ya Y'all Be Easy! Drew read more

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The hotdogs and Langarica we got were excellent. The dogs were huge, and the buns were warm and soft. We would highly recommend this place. The service was very good and friendly. The waiting area was nicely decorated and clean. We were lucky enough to nab the one table, where you could sit and eat, otherwise it was takeout. read more

Whether you're in the mood for beef hot dogs or a flavorful sausage, Big Island Top Dogs has a choice for you. I stop in each time my wife and I visit the Big Island. I've loved the flavor of everything I've tried. The biggest problem I have is deciding which menu item to choose. I should also mention that the staff are very friendly and helpful. read more

Big portions! Yummy food! We tried hot dogs & spudzilla. We weren't disappointed. You can eat in or take out. Lots of options & friendly staff! read more

My first time here. The entire evening was outstanding! Service was excellent and food exceeded my expectations.

Friendly and prompt service with good food. They don't only serve hotdogs, by the way. It's a small "hole in the wall" spot with only a couple of tables, so it's really only for pick-up and go service. read more

I came here for lunch, I did not expect their hotdogs to be as good as they were. I had their day special: beauty and the beast. I was a little hesitant since I am a plane hotdog type of girl but the ingredients sounded so good. If you ever had Seattle hotdogs know that this place is pretty close to that style of hotdogs. Overall, I will come back when I am super hungry. See my hotdog came with fries and soda, but it was so big that I only finished the hotdog, almost finished my soda but was not able to tackle the fries haha. read more

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Almost $10 dollars for a small portion of fries with some tomatoes, onions, flavored Mayo, and a light sprinkle of dehydrated meat. I understand inflation is a huge issue right now, but an over 30℅ recent mark up in price for half the amount of food is ridiculous, I will not be coming back. read more

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Good burger and fries. Super nice people. Support local business. Great place for take out lunch