This is a unique experience that is worth visiting if you are anywhere in driving distance -- and…read moreyou love cats. Kona Kat Cafe is nestled in the back of a strip mall. As soon as you get near, you'll see cats through the window. If you're going to - make a reservation. Once you're in, they will ask you to remove your shoes before entering the kitty area. That means wear socks. The cats are all friendly and used to being around people. So, relax and have some fun playing with them. Before you go in, you'll have the options to buy a bag of treats. The cats will be your BFF when they see the bag. I know the place serves food, but we didn't eat while there. Instead, we have treats to the kitties. I will wrap by saying this place really is fun if you like cats.

Lovely spot to visit in the heart of Kona. You can hang out in an enclosed room full of kittens!!…read moreThese cats are rescued from the island, as there is an overpopulation issue. It warms my heart to support a good initiative like that. There is a cute lobby, a transitionary room to keep the kitties from escaping, then you're in! There were maybe 3-4 adult cats and a dozen kittens roaming around. The older cats like pets while the kittens love to play. There is something for everyone! There are creative seats that keep you next to perches and cat trees so you can hang with the cats. It's a longer space, and the kitttens loved to zoom around! Toys and enrichment are everywhere! I loved chatting with the owner about her cafe! She was very kind and informative about her work. This experience made my day, and I would recommend supporting!

We found Hungry Honu tucked back off the main strip in Kona and it was such a great breakfast find…read more My husband and I shared the Cousin's BAT on focaccia and it was seriously so good. The focaccia was delicious and their housemade ranch was absolutely killer. I also got the Colada smoothie, which was super refreshing and perfect for the morning. Definitely a spot worth checking out if you're in Kona and want a tasty breakfast a little away from the main crowds.

Nice place for breakfast. The Power breakfast burrito was delicious, I added bacon jam and the…read morebanana, peanut butter honey wrap was tasty too!

Thank you to the GUYS of On the Rocks! We have spent 2 months on the Big Island and have visited On…read morethe Rocks more than we probably should have! The bartenders, every one of them, deserve 10 stars. They are so welcoming and make you feel like great friends! Thank you all for making our trip extra fun! Your Az Bud Light buddies!

the food was delicious. i got the pork sandwich (ate it before i remembered to take a picture) and…read moreit was delicious. my lava flow and my aunts pina colada were both great. the ambiance is fabulous with live music every night and you are right up on the sand watching the sunset and the waves. the only disappointment for me was our server. the service was INCREDIBLY slow and when we asked her to take a couple cups out of the way because we were running out of space on the table she rolled her eyes at us. she also didn't come back to check on us between the time we got our drinks and halfway through our meal which was unfortunate because we probably would've ordered a couple more rounds of drinks had she been back. * edit : servers name is amani. she disappeared every time we needed her all night. she dropped our checks and didn't come back for like 20 mins even though we immediately put our cards down. she wasn't friendly and she also didn't let us know it would be an up charge to sub fries for salad. she was rude and absent most the night and definitely put a damper on the experience.

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.

Customer service was amazing. Many members in my party were vegetarian due to religious beliefs and…read morethe staff took extra consideration to ensure that these beliefs were respected. Amazing food and considerate staff before flying out from Kona! FYI: many vegetarian and vegan options are not listed on the menu online and are available after asking staff.

I love that they have veggie options, the garlic choy sum was so good! Along with the garlic fried…read moreshrimp so ono good! I ate a piece of the kalbi too and it was good. They have a few other veggie options but didn't see it online, they have pictures of it on the wall near the register. If ordering online or by phone just ask for their veggie options and they'd be happy to let you know what they serve. It was a Monday, one of the few restaurants open in Kona on a Monday. I'm glad we went here. I love garlic choy sum and can't wait to try the other veggie options next time I'm there, back in town! It wasn't busy on that Monday afternoon and everyone was satisfied with what they got. It's clean and a lot of seating. There's a big round table that we sat at that comfortably fit 5 people with good spacing. Mahalo and aloha!! Chelle

Owners Mary & Joe are always in Aloha and everything I have tried so far has been delicious! With…read morevery long hours 7 days a week, it's a spot I can count on for friendly fun service and hang out ... sometimes seeing friends popping in to hang out. So I highly recommend this cafe.

I gave this place a try off the suggestion of the yelp app itself. I debated all morning during my…read moreerrands if I really wanted to give it a go and what flavor I'd even go for, but finally when I went to get groceries at Safeway I stopped in. The location is directly next to Safeway so there's ample parking. They still have a temporary hanging sign outside and sometimes offer outdoor seating. Inside you're welcomed by SUPER friendly, smiling staff and plenty of comfortable tables or couches to sit at. I was a bit nervous to try this as I'm not usually a tea or boba person tbh. The other yelp review I saw mentioned the honeydew drink so I figured I'd try it and maybe just replace the tapioca boba since I'm not a fan. When I ordered I totally forgot to ask about that but the guy working mentioned some people prefer lychee in theirs or both so I'm glad he did!! I went for just the lychee in mine The flavor was PERFECT! Exactly as I was hoping for, light, subtle but still slightly sweet, creamy, and I LOVED it with the lychee! I just stopped by yesterday but may have to make another run over today definitely my new favorite spot for drinks like this!

We've been here a couple of times already and it's always been one of our go to spots until today…read more Idk what happened. The menu looks a lot smaller with less options. I was looking forward to the Korean braised beef with kimchee rice but I see that this place made away with that, which was disappointing. Everything was pretty overpriced. We ordered the burger medium and the filet mignon. When we had gotten there, there were only us and another couple seated. The place was empty. We ordered our food and waited for what felt like eternity. $47 got us 3 small pieces of undercooked steak, a mushroom and half a tomato with chimichurri. $32 got us an overcooked cold burger. My burger tasted like it sat for 15 mins. The woman seated next to me also got a burger and idk if she ordered it that way but her burger was so red and raw, it looked like it just came out of the meat grinder. The cherry on top was when I started choking. My boyfriend had cut a piece of steak for me and since it was still pretty raw, I was chewing it for a while and it slipped down my throat and blocked my airway. I was full on choking. I went into panic mode and attempted to pull it out, and luckily enough it was so raw everything was still attached and it came out whole lol. The best part of the night was this orange cat that came by. Everyone loved him. So many people were trying to get its attention and we gave him a piece of the $47 steak and he loved it. Idk if I would ever go back to this place again. The quality of the food coming out this time around was not worth what they were asking. The atmosphere is nice, it's an open air restaurant but they need all the fans to be working. It gets really hot in there sometimes.

Disclaimer: we limited our meals here to breakfast ala carte or the grab and go. We did not try the…read morebreakfast buffet. It seems most of the bad reviews are for dinner so I can't comment on dinner fare, value or service. We stayed three nights at the Outrigger Kona resort and spa after a few days in Hilo. Breakfast options outside of Piko are getting into your car and driving out or having access to the Voyager 47 club. Captive audience we were. During our stay we ate or drank, Lox bagel, Avocado toast, Macadamia nut croissant, Ham cheese croissant sandwich, Cold brew (decent) and Drip coffee (just ok). The lox bagel surprisingly came with a sizable amount of salmon. The bagel itself was nothing special, but the good size schmear of cream cheese had some herbs and spices mixed in. The schmear wasn't the kind you'll get in NYC where you have more cream cheese than bagel, but most people will be happy with the amount. The avocado toast was tasty, with a sizable amount of fresh avocado, arugula, halved tomatoes, and thinly sliced radish, over toasted bread, with a slice of orange and a strawberry. My better half loved the Macadamia nut croissant, being buttery with a large amount of cream dotted with mac nuts. The ham and cheese croissant was less buttery than the mac nut croissant, but had a good amount of warm melted cheese and ham. The cold brew was smooth and not bitter, with solid caffeine, being a good afternoon pick me up for a session in the adult pool. The drip coffee however was quite bitter and not to our liking. You can charge your room directly if you're a guest. 3.5 stars only for breakfast ala carte or the grab and go.

Good little snack place when you stay at the outrigger. Only sad part is Myrna is not very nice…read more All the other workers very pleasant. They have plenty of snacks, coffee and beer to be enjoyed in your room if u need something quick. Have some clothing items too if you're in the market for it.

Evening staff very rude! Put up a sign that was for 15 mins away and spent much longer away than…read morethat while guests including myself waited for it to be reopened, the worker then ignored us all and came to the door at before 10pm ( not even at closing) once she spent over 15 mins doing god knows what she closes the store early . RIDICULOUS! The only place on the resort open that late for food - everyone was relying on them for some later food options - you need to communicate that to your customers. worst customer service ever.

Located in Captain Cook, the Royal Kona Coffee Company is a quaint roadside stop that, while not a…read moremust-see, was mildly engaging. First off, there is plenty of parking and there are also several clean bathrooms. As you meander up the ramp into the Reddish wooden building, you can see the ocean. As you walk further up into the building, there is a coffee sample station with many coffees and teas to try. 100% Kona Dark-Medium roast is delish. There's a small gift shop and coffee museum as well. The gift shop was underwhelming and the museum is small but informative. The folks working here are pleasant. The coolest part of this stop is the Lava Tube that you can walk through. You just need to walk down the stairs from the visitor center and follow the signs for the Lava Tube. It's a little bit of a hilly walk, so be prepared. The tube itself is short, but it is neat to see. There is no cost to visit this place which is a plus. So, if you're in the area, definitely stop by, but I wouldn't make a long trip or go out of your way to visit this place. Mahalo.

Loved this place on my recent trip to the Big Island. They've got tons of merch from clothes to a…read morevariety of different coffees and teas. If you're interest, they offer samples of everything before you buy to even include the rare peaberry Kona Coffee. If that's not enough, they've got a coffee bar inside that served one of the best blended drinks I've ever had from a coffee joint. On the off chance you're looking at more than just the store, this location also has a small museum with amazing views of their coffee mill. It's also home to a small lava tube that is free to view. I highly recommend giving this place a shot.

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.