One of the best acai bowls I've ever had in my life. Definitely the best on Big Island. Super fresh…read morefruit, and great portions. Love their menu. Perfect stop when you're in South Kona.

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!

AMAZING!! I had the Kona Wave bowl with peanut butter. So refreshing light and delicious. Love the…read morecontrasting flavors, textures and temperatures. I'm coming back for sure!

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.

Epic vegan food. Service and entire experience were both pleasantly memorable! I will be dreaming…read moreof this food all the way back to the mainland. We had the spicy tacos and a combination of the three soft serves! I can't rate this food highly enough! Worth every dollar!

Traveling to Kona but want to plan some vegan food stops? Incredible vegan food! Options, quality,…read morenutritious, great service. Great atmosphere indoor and out. We put off going here at the start of our trip but now I wish we hadn't. Try the Ube Latte!

Great food, amazing service, came in right before closing staff was great abd even gave us some…read moreextra lemonade.

$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.

Kona Coffee & Tea easily gets 5 stars from me!…read more I don't even drink coffee, but when in Rome, I break the rules... I sampled Kona coffee from several different places while on the island, and the coffee here was hands down my absolute favorite. Their prices are very reasonable compared to the heavy tourist areas, and the quality is amazing. They roast everything on site and grind it fresh right in front of you, the whole place smells sooo good the moment you walk in. On top of the incredible drinks, the service was fast, efficient, and super friendly. You can also buy bags of their 100% Kona coffee right in the shop to take home with you, I actually bought several bags to bring back and give as gifts to family and friends. I loved everything about this spot!

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.

I wish there was a spot like this on O'ahu! Arise Bakery and Cafe is such a gem in Kona. The…read moreaesthetics of this spot is top notch. I was on PTO but being in this space made me want to grab my laptop and get some work done. It's also just such a great spot to sit and chat with friends over coffee and pastries. I got one of their seasonal drinks, a brown sugar maple latte. My friend got their Americano and she's very much a black coffee kinda girl but after a sip of my latte she said "I get it". Clean bathrooms, lots of tables and places to sit. I haven't tried any of their food food, but their pastries are top notch. There's even a keiki zone and was very kid friendly!

Arise Bakery I love…read moretheir sourdough loaves, and the ambiance gets all five stars! It's a great spot to enjoy pastries and drinks or even settle in and get a little work done. I ordered the Pumpkin Spice Matcha, which was tasty, and the Brown Sugar Shaken Espresso with Tiramisu Cold Foam, which was absolutely decadent. They also offer a full selection of alternative milks. We visited on a Saturday in the mid-afternoon, and most of the pastries were already gone. They're usually well-stocked at the farmers markets, though, so that's another option. One downside: If you're buying at the farmers markets, be sure to bring cash. They don't accept electronic payments, which is always disappointing. I never seem to have cash on hand, so I've only purchased from the bakery itself. Beautiful space, delicious drinks, and sourdough worth coming back for!

A great bar and grill by one of the more popular beaches in the Kona area. They have a killer patio…read moreoverlooking the beach and the ocean, so rightfully most tables are outside. Tons of seating, they could serve hundreds at a time with all those tables. Servers and bartenders were awesome! Expect a short wait at peak lunch and dinner time slots. The bar is great, with island spirited cocktails and some local brews on tap! Snacked on plenty of appetizers, they were tasty!

We had reservations and came in early. No one in the restaurant but everyone at the bar. We asked…read morefor a bigger table away from the spraying water from the crashing surf. Yes the seating is right on top of the ocean! We were told the seating was for reservations and we were given a tiny table. The food was not good. My plate was grilled fish swimming in a plate of water and it was cold food. My husband's food was cold too and the fries were inedible and undercooked. We have lots of options in Kona, HI so we need not go back to this grill.

Our first morning on the Island we were set to look for Acai Bowls and as we were walking down the…read morestrip we ran into Bikini Bottoms Coffee. I spoke the the staff member and asked about cross-cotimination for my and my sons allergies. She was very helpful and let us know what we can have and can't have. She aslo informs us that all the equipment would be cleaned. We both got the Tropical Thunder, it comes with: acai base with blueberry cinnamon granola, bananas, pineapple, papaya, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries and he added chocolate syrup. The fruits were fresh and juicy. I felt refreshed with every bite. The location has indoor and outdoor seating. We decided to eat outdoors! This place was so good, we were a repeat customer the next day!

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.)

My kid enjoyed the shaved ice, and I really like the lava flow smoothie, it was perfectly flavored,…read morestrawberry puree tasted great. We went back twice and it was conveniently located. The lady was not overly friendly but friendly enough. She is non-stop working and all by herself. Show some grace. It's a good place!

Saw ants crawling around the window and along the table where we sat. I ordered one coconut ube…read moresmoothie and for some reason, it felt like there was a mess or chaos going on in the back. A couple of the ladies talking with each other and after the blender finished making noise, I felt like they had some issue going on and there was extra wait, which made me feel uneasy. I was the only customer inside but it felt like the staff was struggling to make one smoothie for me. After some time, I finally got it and the bits of the smoothie were pouring out ontop of the drink so I needed a napkin to wipe it off and keep my hands clean. When I drank it, there was a shot of just pure coconut flavoring that went deep into the drink.The ice was not blended well and I had some chunky textures. The coconut fully overpowered the ube flavor, which I could barely taste. There was definitely an off-balance with too much sugar or something. It also didn't taste like it was made fresh ingredients. Probably a powder mix. Was quite disappointed