Been wanting to try Cafe 100 since I've heard this is where loco moco originated from and as simple as it was, it didn't disappoint. They are still only doing take out so be prepared to take it home or eat in your car if you're hungry. The egg was runny like it should be and the gravy is what made it good. They also have a good amount of gravy so it was easy to mix to get all of the rice covered in the gravy. I will say the take out container is TINY so be careful when mixing. Also it didn't come with anything on the side so if you want something else with it order a side dish. read more

Cafe 100 - Hawaiian Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

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For the love of Loco Moco, you must have it in its hometown Hilo and you definitely visit Cafe 100. The name is a tribute to the 100th Battalion In WWII where the founder, Richard Miyashiro, served and the restaurant first opened in 1946. They are a fast casual restaurant with a menu full of Hawaiian comfort food specializing in, of course, the Loco Moco. In addition to their signature dish, I had an oxtail soup. It's a must-visit when you're in Hilo. read more

Cafe 100 - Hawaiian Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

I came here for dinner because I heard the loco moco was invented here. I naturally got the super loco moco, which includes not only the hamburger patty, but also spam and Portuguese sausage! This plate was HUGE, and it was soooo good!! The eggs were cooked exactly how I like it, there was a lot of gravy, and there was a heaping amount of rice and mac salad. I also had the oxtail soup, and it was also good! The meat was very tender, and the broth was very comforting. You can eat on premise, but I ate mine at the hotel. They give you a little box so none of your food falls over in the car :) read more

Another must stop when in Hilo! Loco loco plates were very large. My boyfriend and i shared the double loco plate which was around $11 total. It came with two burger Patties, two over medium eggs, and 4 large scoops of rice with a ton of gravy. This was perfectly seasoned and was not salty at all. My parents shared the super loco which included the burger patty, Portuguese sausage, spam, eggs, gravy, rice, and Mac salad. They loved everything especially the Mac salad. We came with a large group of 16 people and made 3 separate orders. They did a fantastic job at making our food quickly! Other items our party ordered and loved were the Katsu chicken, BLT, bento box and the phenomenal French fries. Definitely recommend stopping by this place when on the big island! read more

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Overwhelming amount of menu items. And yet, service is super fast. Perfect portion sizes. The gravy on the loco moco was perfect, and I love the smaller sized offerings. read more

Not a huge crowd for lunch, but obviously burgers are prepped and ready. Their loco loco was recommended so I got mine with fried egg; hers had over medium. Almost 40 minutes later (!) our food came out. We drove back to the hotel and chowed down. Her egg was a little overcooked but overall it was ok. We've heard about and read reviews of a few other restaurants that serve the local dish so we will look for a different place. read more

Had the double loco with Portuguese sausage. Gravy and burger good. So much rice, we ended with extra. Sausage was on the dry side. Very filling. Tossed salad just okay, not a fan of the ketchup based dressing that it came with. Tomatoes were hard and bland. Visited on Wed around 11am. 3 people ahead of me and 1 person taking orders. Took about 10 minutes to get my order, about 20 minutes end to end. Back of the restaurant is a picturesque park with palm trees, water flow from the ocean - perfect place to have a picnic. read more

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We went there solely because it is touted as the inventer of loco moco. Upon arrival we were a bit disappointed because it was a walk up fast food joint with not much to offer other than some basic outdoor seating. As far as the loco moco, even with their gravy, we found the meat patty to be somewhat dry. We were neither over or underwhelmed with the best word to describe our experience as being meh. read more

I grew up in Hilo and the food was great but I came back for a visit after many years on the mainland and the menu has shrunk in half but the prices almost tripled in cost but I can understand prices increase but the food was terrible I believe when the older generations ran the place they instilled quality but now the next generation is only about money,This is so sad,I won't be back read more

This is the only place I will eat Moko Loco! We all ordered different versions of it and it was amazing! Every time I go to Kona, I drive over to Hilo for Café 100! People are very friendly. Services is great and ambience symbol outdoor dining tables. read more

I have never stayed in Hilo until recently. I've always just flew in, picked up a car and relatives then drove to Kona,. I've always wanted to spend some time in Hilo and explore the restaurants and farmer's markets there and one of the places I wanted to go to was Cafe 100. I met up with my son and we went straight to Cafe 100 to pick up lunch. Because of the pandemic there is no dine in. We then took our lunch to a near by park to eat. We had a stew and laulau plate, a chili dog plate and a bento. All I can say is that everything was delicious and I wish Oahu had more drive inns like this because they bring back fond memories of favorite drive inns from the past. Good food and fast service, can't go wrong coming here. read more

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Loco moco is the best in state. Had it twice on different days and consistently Ono. Except their beef stew moco had some chewy pcs of meat but not all of it. read more

Cafe 100 - Loco fricken ono moco. - Hawaiian Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

Reasonable priced lunches. Very covid cautious as every person before they can place an order, the cashier squirts a dab of sanitizer on your hands. As I get older, their standard size loco moco bowl is enough, for younger people, they can probably order the double size. Suki-Q plate (teri beef with cheese on bun), toss salad/french dressing and fries is filling. One star deduct because they were out of Goody Good strawberry flavor. read more

Cafe 100 was on my bucket list after reading its history and that the loco moco originated here. Earlier today (Friday July 28), we finally stopped in for lunch. Obviously, that's what I ordered, while my wife got the chili dog special. Hers cost more because it came with two scoops of white rice and a scoop of potato macaroni salad. Because my loco moco didn't come with anything, I helped my wife with her lunch, so it worked out. One star deduction for not having a restroom. If we lived in Hilo, we'd have lunch here often. read more

Pretty good, apparently this is the place the loco moco was invented. The service was friendly and we got our food pretty fast. It was pretty straightforward and simple but overall a good meal for what it was. Nothing too special or fancy, but it was good and we enjoyed our meal. read more

Cafe 100 - Double loco moco - Hawaiian Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

A long time restaurant which is supposed to be the originator of the local moco in Hilo town. I tried the local moco and also we had the fried rice breakfast with bacon The local moco hamburger paddy was not homemade I thought before when I use to go there it was homemade and tasty but this time was not the same and was not as tasty and good as I remembered The fried rice was very tasty and would order that again. read more

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Super loco moco is the best!!! It has alll the meat you can think off. It has spam, Portuguese sausage and hamburger patty. The hamburger patty is cooked fine. It is not overcooked by any means. The gravy had that semi- thick consistency. It's not salty either. The eggs are cooked well. Macaroni is ok, too much Mayo for my taste. The noodles are not mushy or overcooked though so that's good. Spam is spam. Portuguese sausage is good too. Overall this meal is soooo much better than Rainbow Drive Inn in Oahu! read more

This is the quintessential eatery in Hilo. The birthplace of the loco moco. Servings are massive (I frequently get 2 meals from one serving) and the prices are reasonable. Service is generally quick. Admittedly there are only a few tables available but most people carry out. read more

Three words, Super Loco Moco. Cafe 100 is a local joint that has some of the best loco moco I've ever had across the Hawaiian islands. This plate contains a variety of meats, including portuguese sausage and spam. An over easy egg that drizzles over the meats with rice, complimented with some creamy maraconi salad all comes together perfectly. We had to come back for the breakfast menu which was just as delicious. A must visit if you're visiting the Hilo area. Best, Charlie read more

This place is a good option when most restaurants are closed for dinner. Typical local foods. We wanted to try the fried chicken and by 5:00pm they were already sold out for the day. Our dishes included loco moco, chicken katsu plate and the steak plate which was on the Wednesday special. The loco moco is more like a mini size. Sadly it did not include the Mac salad, just a scoop of rice, eggs and patty with the gravy. Serving was really more like a kids size, so definitely order the others on the board for an adult portion. It tasted Iike any other loco moco. Katsu was good, serving was a good size. I would pass on the steak plate. Steak was flavorless and tough. They don't offer steak sauce for it, just ketchup and soy sauce. Mac salad included in the katsu and steak plate. Very good! read more

Cafe 100 - Steak plate (Wednesday special). Skip this. - Hawaiian Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

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While in Hilo, we ate here multiple times. Their mac salad is so good! Loco Moco is fantastic. Just really great comfort food here! The lilikoi drink is amazing! Everything we tried was great. The people were friendly. It's just a small outside dining restaurant, but it was a great experience all around. read more

we came here seeing everyone raves about this place but was a bit disappointed. I wouldn't think that a place wouldn't put the condiments inside of a cheeseburger, they stated AFTER I asked about where my mayo was that they don't put condiments inside. $7 for a burger you would have other things besides lettuce cheese, burger and bun yet they dont. I don't think I should be paying $7 for a cheese burger that barley has nothing on top which than I HAVE TO put the condiments on myself. Pretty disappointed with that. read more

Cafe 100 - $7 cheeseburger - Hawaiian Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

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Original home of the loco Moco. Personally I prefer the Hawaiian style Cafe loco Moco but Cafe 100 makes a good one too. Patties are a little thin for my liking but the rice is fresh and the gravy is thick and tasty. It's worth a try for sure. read more

Good sized portions of delicious Hawaiian food, they claim to be the inventors of the Loco Moco! There are a shaded benches to eat at the location, but we chose to take our food to the garden nearby. The super loco moco was great as expected. Of the spam, Portuguese sausage, and hamburger, the spam was a favorite. The grilled mahi-mahi was also surprisingly good, I didn't think I would like it as much as the loco moco since that is not their speciality and I am not normally a big fish fan, but it was great. A must visit on the big island. read more

Cafe 100 - Hawaiian Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

This place is over-rated. I read a review somewhere that says that gravy for the loco moco is "to die for." The gravy was less than average and boring. I have had tastier loco moco gravy else where. My friend ordered a dish with a stir-fried beef. The sauce for the stir-fried was very salty. Cafe 100 has passed her glory. read more

Cafe 100 is a local style plate lunch restaurant. They serve Loco Moco and its variations, with other Hawaii style plate lunch foods such as beef stew, chicken katsu (special on certain days), burgers, etc. The loco moco portion sizes are reminiscent of the "mini" sizes which are smaller servings of the usual plate lunch plate. Today, was not feeling up for a traditional loco moco, so we had the stew loco - basically rice, beef stew and an egg. The traditional loco moco consists of rice, hamburger steak patty, with an egg on top. Your preference on how your want your egg done - sunny side up, easy over, etc. Lots of parking here. With shaded al fresco seating on picnic tables. This place is really busy during the lunch hours. Even coming here at 2pm, there was a line of 5-6 people ahead of us. They make it easy for take-out orders by giving you a cardboard box to take your orders to go. You order your food at the window, wait for the food, they call out your number, you grab your food. Up to you if you want to stay and eat or take it to a nearby park for a better view. read more

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Supposedly this is where the loco moco was born. The gravy in my opinion is what makes it so good! The gravy on the pork chops was also excellent . We tried the beef stew and it was almost identical to my (chef) father's recipe, almost. Chicken cutlet another plus. Worth the drive. read more

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We tried this place for brunch when we visited The Big Island. I had the stew and it was great.

Of course Cafe 100...fulfilling all our breakfast/brunch needs. We can't not ever make a stop here while visiting Hilo. It's an institution/inspiration for loco-moco lovers everywhere. They even have a garden burger option for a Loco Moco plate. The kid loves their cheese burger w/ fries stuffed inside. I got their ahi plate lunch w/ brown rice and tossed salad this time and very filling and very delectable meal. My eating companions opted for breakfast options and still w/ generous heaping of protein and rice. It'll always be a fam-fave hands down. Cya again next year Cafe 100. read more

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Closed on weekends, when most tourists visit? FOH! Came here expecting to try the OG Loco moco, left disappointed. read more

As you drive up in front of Cafe 100, you may think, am I at the right place. Don't hesitate, but check out what everyone is eating at the place. The loco moco will surprise you. The original loco moco is sold as a single or as a double. The gravy was thick, and the favor was just right, not overwhelming. The service was quick and ladies at the counter were very pleasant. The atmosphere very laid-back. Just be warned the restrooms are port-a potties. read more

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My fiancée and I stopped in Hilo for a bite to eat on our way to the tropical botanical garden. I chose the island girl plate which had beef teriyaki, breaded shrimp, white rice and mac salad. The plate was good and the service was fast. I also got a guava juice which was super yummy and refreshing. I also tried the loco moco per a friend's recommendation and it was good, different because I had never tried it before but good! I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a quick, reliable bite to eat. It is also very reasonably priced compared to a lot of places on the island, I think we spent around 40 dollars for 3 plates and 2 drinks. Also, while we waited for our order I couldn't help but notice how crispy and good the French fries looked, made me regret not ordering some! read more

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This local spot was recommended by family in Hilo and did not disappoint! I had been craving Portuguese sausage during our Hawaii vacation and this really hit the spot. The menu has plenty of delicious plate lunch options to pick from, and the prices are very reasonable. The dining area was closed when we went so we took our order to go and enjoyed a nice picnic lunch at a nearby park. I wish they had a place like this back on the mainland! read more

Cafe 100 was a suggested local eat from our self guided GPS tour using the Shaka App. Supposedly it's the originator of the loco moco so had to try it. Got the super moco (no mac salad, extra rice). Serving size was good, gravy good, eggs runny, one piece of spam and Portuguese sausage (wish there was a little more sausage). We also got the mahi mahi, both dishes were good, nothing to complain about except for maybe another piece of sausage and spam, but it was still tasty and filling. read more

Cafe 100 - Mahi mahi and super loco - Hawaiian Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

I wanted to like it here, I really did. *cries* The food was decent but the apathetic customer service ruined what would be an experience that has me nostalgic for timeless small town cheeseburger/hamburger/local food stops. Put food poisoning in the mix and you leave a local girl not wanting to come back. *sighs* Maybe I'd get something else other than loco moco if I had to come back again? Idk. But I'm not a fan... read more

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Each component of the loco moco was bland and badly needed salt. The beef in the beef stew plate wasn't tender and we weren't fans of the flavor of the stew itself. Would not recommend read more

This was the first restaurant where Loco Moco was served. The food is good and they also serve burger and price. read more

Cafe 100 - Loco Moco - Hawaiian Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

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Great food! Great history! Best loco moco on the island! Will definitely come back next time I visit!!

So glad we made it out to Cafe 100. The Super Loco Moco was very good. Slice of spam, 2 slices of Portuguese sausage and egg. The gravy was tasty and the meat was not too heavy. I had the grilled Ahi with fried chicken. The Ahi was cooked well done, it was 2 very thin slices so it's tough not to cook it all the way. The chicken was fried perfectly. Staff were so friendly and helpful because there were so many items on the menu. I would come back if we were staying in Hilo. read more

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Taken for what it is, Loco Moco is quite good when you consider the simplicity of a burger patty on rice with brown gravy topped with an egg done over easy. The fam tried four different varieties including the original, teribeef, teriburger, and the Halloweenie Loco. Of all four, I found the teriburger to taste the best with the teribeef, being my least favorite. To be clear, none of anything I tried was bad. I couldn't find where all the hype came from and I didn't understand the tour bus that stopped and dropped about thirty people off. I will definitely be doing some homemade Loco Moco but probably won't HAVE to make it back to Cafe 100. read more

Cafe 100 - Hawaiian Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii