The BEST views, breakfast, and home made liliquoi cheesecake! The graham cracker crust is to die…read morefor! Experience a slice of Hawaiian heaven here. You won't regret it! The parking is a little tight, but there's usually a really kind local helping guide you safely onto Mamalahoa Hwy.

Delicious food with an incredible view. Breakfast and brunch are the main draws here. We love…read moresitting in the back room, where the unobstructed ocean views and cool trade winds make the experience even better. Expect a wait on weekends, but they use an app that lets you track your place in line and alerts you when your table is ready. Don't skip dessert--the coconut cream pie is a favorite. We also loved the macadamia nut scone.

Great food and great coffee- service was friendly and fast. The options for food were all local,…read morefresh ingredients.

We were looking for a sit down location with coffee and food. We chose this spot because of the…read morepictures of food but unfortunately arrived on a day where they were out of over half of the food options on their menu. And, despite hardly having anyone else in the restaurant, there was no real concern to seat us nor take our orders. There was only one person running the front - bussing, waiting, register, and cafe. They were really trying their best. When the food arrived, which was quickly, everything tasted great. Lots of available coffee beans to purchase, farm fresh. The bathroom and restaurant could also use a good cleaning.

A cute little place, feels more like visiting a home than it does a commercial space, but with the…read morereliability of a cafe. I had a salmon Benedict and an iced coffee. Staff were kind as well, and helped me decide what to eat. Salmon tasted fresh and delicious, easy to eat. The balcony was roomy, with many gecko sightings.

Nice little cafe with great Kona coffee selections, baked goodies, and sandwiches. There is an…read moreindoor dining room and patio tables out on a lanai overlooking the mountain and the ocean off in the distance. Nice for those who want a great view. Staff is nice. Rest room was out of order, which can make it tough as it's a coffee place lol. No big meals to be had here, but good for a light breakfast or lunch or to pick up some sweet treats and coffee, chais, lattes.

This is a gluten free bakery / cafe. We enjoyed our GF quiche and blueberry scone. In fact, for GF,…read moreit probably doesn't get much better than this place. (For readers' reference, I think there's never been a GF that outshines regular pastry. But that's ok. Since this is a personal preference I'm not downgrading - just making note.) Nice open places to sit, books abound, friendly help. Don't sleep on it.

Hands down the best quiche I've ever had. Usually I find them too gummy and dense, but this quiche…read morewas light and bouncy, almost the texture of a Korean steamed egg. The vibe inside is really lively, from grandma's playing solitaire on their iPad to couples with dogs, Kaya's feels like a local staple. It also helps that they open earlier than many other shops :)

I can't say enough nice things about this restaurant. If you're looking for authentic Japanese…read morecuisine, kind staff (shoutout to Kaami and Nicole, they are wonderful people and work really hard), and a welcoming environment, look no further than Teshima on Big Island. I ate here multiple times a week while living in Kona for the summer and always had an incredible meal. My favorite's on the menu: any of their combo platters, bento box (great variety), shrimp and vegetable tempura, beef teriyaki, Japanese breakfast, and anything Naami and Nicole recommended. I can't wait to return!

Teshima Restaurant is a go-to whenever I'm in Kona. I've been coming here for years and continue to…read morecreate amazing memories over their food. Specializing in Japanese food with an emphasis on fresh fish. I love getting their teishoku sets because you can try a bit of different dishes. I usually go with the teishoku 3 with their shrimp tempura which is HUGE and crispy and also comes with sashimi and a sukiyaki noodle dish. Such an iconic spot.

HiCo is a super cute coffee shop I Kealakekua. There is a good sized parking lot and even a drive…read morethrough. We went at about 10:00 on a Wednesday morning and lucked out with the last parking spot. They have a cute outdoor seating area as well as tables inside. The place was busy with people on their laptops and families enjoying their morning coffee and snacks. We got haupia latte and a brown sugar latte. They asked if we wanted it hot or cold and we both chose cold. They also have hats, t shirts, jackets with their logo on it. The t shirts were nice but kinda pricey at $35.00. Service was quick and really no complaints. Would definitely recommend this place if you're in Kona.

Limited food options, but good food options. Always great staff here and calm atmosphere. Inside…read moreand outside seating. Love that there is a drive thru.

We stopped here 3 times in 2 days in the area. I especially loved the papaya smoothie. The…read morechocolate chip cookies were great too! It has a very laid back atmosphere and beautiful gardens to enjoy your smoothie in. Parking is limited and can be difficult. Only one employee but the line goes fast. It's expensive but size is decent. Would recommend!

Such a cute little fruit stand / smoothie & juice stand! The owner was super friendly 'and talked…read moreto us about her produce and how everything is natural no added sugar! Loved it recommend stopping!

Excellent and affordable brunch place in central part of Kona!…read moreThe pancakes were homemade and the loco moco was the perfect amount of saltiness and savory. Great service with sauces and other condiments if needed!

Dang what happened?? This place fell OFF. We came for the first time in 2017 and loved it so much…read moreit was our daily breakfast the entire trip! We came back post COVID and it was a little odd but we thought it was temporary due to constraints. But coming today, it's no longer a proper restaurant but now an order window with tables to eat at which would be fine but the food quality has gone completely downhill as well. The burger patty in my moco was TOUGH and spongy. It used to have the texture of a hand formed hamburger patty but now it tastes like it was compressed by a machine. Unfortunately we probably won't be back

Food 10/10 The turkey bacon panini with lettuce and tomato…read morewas so good especially with the garlic sauce Not a fan of bulgogi but it was alright I wish I added lettuce tomato Smoothies 10/10 The mango smoothie was so delicious I went back and got another within an hour lol Dessert 10/10 Nutella croffle was so satisfying every single bite

I had the strawberry bingsoo (milk shave ice) and salmon cream cheese sandwich with chips…read more Both were amazing. Everything seems to be made to order, and the sandwich was loaded with flavor and all of the ingredients tasted super fresh. The strawberry bingsoo was probably the best shave I've I've ever had. Fresh strawberries with whipped cream and incredibly fine shave ice. Wish they had this back on Oahu. Definitely drop by if you're in Kona!

It was the last day in Hawaii and I hadn't had my Loco Moco so I was on a mission to find it. I…read morecame across the spot as we were walking by. It is two stories with open views of the ocean. It has great views from both levels. They sat us upstairs, which was more quiet than the downstairs. Our server was nice and attentive. I placed an order for my Loco Moco. It is plated beautifully. It tasted really good and flavorful. It was a bit on the salty side, but it was balanced with a perfectly cooked white rice. It is a hearty meal so it was perfect for a long plane ride. They had a sign for a daily happy hour from 3:30 to 530, FYI

We were looking for a place to eat it was getting late and places were closing. We decided to dine…read morehere. I was really undecided so I asked for more time and the server came back with drink orders. I still needed sometime so he said he'd be back. 20 minutes later he finally comes by - I get he was busy but wow! I ordered the Fried Rib Ends w/ a side of White Rice. The ribs ends were decliciois! I really loved the house-made guava-lilikoi BBQ sauce as it was sweet and had a nice tang to it. It was topped with tropical salsa and served on island slaw. The slaw was crisp! The server come back once but didn't come back again just to give the check. I was truly disappointed by the service which really left a bad taste in my mouth, hence the 2 stars.