Cute lil hidden spot! Went with a Brazilian friend and she said this is the closest to home an açaí…read morebowl has tasted! There are stools to sit on but it's right next to the main road - not too close but just so you're aware. It's next to the student massage place, so a great place to get a massage then grab a snack ;-). One girl was working the shop so it took a minute for her to make our orders but we were happy with the food!!! Would go again!

I love this spot. Located in the small town of Kainaliu,…read morethey offer the best acai bowls. I really appreciate that they just recently started offering fresh squeezed juices. This is surprisingly difficult to find on an island that is plentiful with fruit. Since they started making homemade pao de queijo it is a must stop for me when in the area. I recently tried their chicken sandwich and thought it was great and am now craving that. Service is always with a smile and personal touch. The owner is very sweet and cares very much about her business and the quality they put out. So this has me want to support her.

Better than before. This time around I just had them add everything and it is fantastic…read more The store is still a nice Mom & Pop shop, so that's extra points because the service is very personal as it is family owned. If you're on a cruise, your body will appreciate this break for fresh healthy fruit.

Talk about delicious! If I could give the Kona Wave Café 10 stars, I would!…read more The açai bowl was delicious and we chose the large and split it between my husband and I. It was plenty for us. We sat outside and just listened to the birds and watch the traffic and people walking by and it was the perfect way to start the day. We will be back and we highly recommend coming here.

Came here around 9am on Saturday. Wasn't too busy, we were able to order right away and find…read moreseating. The place is super comfy with really cute decor. And their staff is super nice! First off, their macadamia ice cream is really really good! Creamy, thick, sooo tasty! We also ordered: Epic Feisty Tacos - 5/5 - comes with three tacos and spicy sauce. The tacos are super tasty and perfectly balanced spicy, savory, tangy flavors. The lemon herb chik'n is also so good, you can't even tell it's vegan. The tortillas are a bit on the crumbly side, but still equally tasty as a taco bowl. Definitely would recommend this dish if you love spicy tacos! Epic journey nachos - 4/5 - the toppings on the nachos taste similar to the feisty tacos. The chips are more like baked tortillas with a crispy exterior and softer center. Journey Classic Crepe and Blueberry macnut crepe - 3/5 - The crepe itself was a bit thick, I'd describe it as more of a pancake than a crepe as crepes should be super thin. Still pretty good though all together, fruity and sweet. Latte with oat milk - 4/5 - a bit on the bitter side but not a bad latte! Asian salad - 4/5 - good salad, vegan meat is well seasoned and everything pairs well together. It wasn't very Asian tasting though, more like a Mexican-Asian fusion salad.

I was originally a bit skeptical about vegan chicken tacos, but these were surprisingly delicious…read more That's saying a lot, coming from a mostly paleo eater! I particularly enjoyed their strawberry shake, which was so refreshing. I noticed that they also have a coffee one, which means I'll need to stop in again next time I'm in Kona. in spite of walking in during a busier time of day, service was quick both while putting in the order and waiting for our food to come out of the kitchen. The decor is a visually fun and engaging mix of greenery and art designed to keep diners feeling cooler in Kona's heat. Both indoor and outdoor seating are available. Even if you're not committed to vegetarian or vegan food, there's a lot to like, especially if you're looking for something light, clean, and sweet.

$12 for a large smoothie bowl is a great price. The double…read morebento box is HUGE but my wife and I finished all the food it was so good. Employees are very friendly and happy to suggest samples of the protein options to help decide. I don't have any pics because we finished everything so quickly D: we were really hungry after snorkeling. Highly recommend this spot for value, vibes, and flavor.

First time in Hawaii! Woohoo! I was looking for something nice and casual, and happened to stumble…read moreupon this gem. The ambiance is vibrant and filled with the essence of a local Hawaiian tiki bar! I was greeted with kind and welcoming customer service, the staff members were also super helpful when it came to helping me decide on what to order. I ordered the bliss juice (carrot, apple, ginger, lilikoi) man oh man this really tasted like pure bliss! I also loved how energized I felt after each and every sip! For my meal, I ordered the nachos (Da Kine style add on-Includes all the toppings), and topped it with creamy koko rojo sauce + shoyu chicken! My goodness! Flavorful, vibrant, healthy, and not a piece left once I was finished eating!!!! This is an amazing establishment! The price is also 100% worth it for the quality of food that you are getting! I'll be back! Cheers!

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.

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.

Cute bakery and cafe during our visit to the Big Island…read more It was a pretty long line to the door when we got there around 9am. When we got to the front, it looked like the regular croissants were already out but it seemed like the breakfast croissant was still available so it was an easy choice for us to choose this since pictures online looked good as well as the customer demolishing the sandwich from his seat across the room. We also ordered a passion fruit tart and Strawberry cinnamon roll for food and got a latte as well as a morning Kona coffee shake for myself. We asked for our drinks to go but there was a small mix-up since the receipt stated both "For Here" and "To go". Apologies!! as we know it may have caused some frustration during the busy morning rush. Overall, I enjoyed this place would love to return to just enjoy the big open space and more of their food and drink options.

A nice space to do some work as lots of spots to plug in and had free WiFi. Cute ambiance indoors…read morewith plays and cool chairs. Upstairs is adult only so it's a quiet spot I had the chicken and bacon which was a bit salty for my liking. Overall a good spot to have coffee/tea and food items

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