Countryside Cafe is a guilty pleasure of mine. Every time I go to town to do laundry, I can hardly…read moreresist sitting down for breakfast! The adobo fried rice in particular has my heart :) The staff is super friendly, food comes out quick, and is very affordable for the big portions. Always recommend stopping by!

The food was delicious, the coffee divine! Our waitress…read moremade great recommendations and they did not disappoint!! My husband had the Benedict and I enjoyed the scramble of the day! Everything was fresh and fast! The view was stunning!! We will be returning!!

Before arriving to Hawaii, we found on Reddit post that most people recommended coming here for…read moretheir Loco Moco. My boyfriend and I had finished a few small hikes at Hawaii Volcano National Park and decided to stop here for a late lunch before heading back towards the Kona side. We found that the restaurant was poorly ventilated as it was hot and the doors were just kept open, and the wait for the food was a long time. There were a few other people before us who had been waiting for their food as well, and by the time it was our turn it was already 45 minutes to 1 hour. The Loco Moco was not what I had expected, the hamburger patties were dry and there wasn't anything that stood out flavor-wise. The macaroni salad was okay, but we both agreed that L&L tasted better. We also got a spam musubi, but it did not taste as good as other musubis, there was just too much rice and the spam lacked seasoning and sauce. Overall, this was not worth the wait, they have other items on their menu that you could try, but expect to wait for a lot longer than usual just to get your food.

I really enjoy their garlic chicken. The mini plate is more than enough for me. I never finish…read moreit. The staff member (I told myself to remember her name but of course I forgot) was so friendly and attentive. There was a mildly rude customer there waiting for her food trying to speak with me about the wait and the staff just smiled and continued to be polite to everyone. I'm not sure how long the other customer waited but we called in our order and showed up before the time they said it would be ready and within a couple minutes of paying it was ready. The restaurant was clean and tidy. Will definitely be back.

Absolutely phenomenal food and beverages. I bought the beef dip and was absolutely speechless at…read moreits taste and flavor. Even though there's no seating, I didn't mind as it's an experience that you take with you. The two girls behind the counter were very nice and welcoming which only served to highlight this fine establishment. If you're visiting the area, this is a must.

This is one of my favorite places on the island! They have a nice selection of FRESH foods. You can…read moreopt for healthy salads or treat yourself with some pastries or gelato. There are also soups & sandwiches which the menu changes frequently. The people working there are amazing - always polite & helpful even when the line gets long. Some of my favorite things are the portobello sandwich, beet salad, root vegetable salad, chocolate chip cookies, & the affogatos! The coffee is really amazing as well!

Best Apple Turnovers I've ever tasted in 80 years on this planet. They close at 1pm so get there in…read morethe morning if you can...

Mt View Bakery was a great local Hawaiian bakery. I got the taro mochi donut. The mochi was chewy…read morebut not too dense to make you too full. And the taro added a sweet flavor without making it too sweet. And the price was good. I also bought their famous Stone Cookie. Well, I thought I was buying one but got a whole bag, which explains the price (not too bad though for a whole bag). They low-key weren't that good but at the same time I can't stop eating them so maybe they are good.

Open only 3 days a week, this has become one of my favorite stops on the way to Volcano (from…read moreHilo). In fact, except Madam Pele does NOT necessarily keep to the same schedule as the bakery, would try to time my Volcano drives to coincide with Friday, Saturday, or Sunday! Hahah. Today got a sampling of Mediterranean scones (savory with olives and delicious seasonings), croissants, danish, and my favorite... the ube cruffin. Holy Moly Batman... that one item was worth the drive alone! Since there really wasn't any real estate in our tummies, we split everything 3 ways... over the course of the next few hours. Two weeks later, still thinking about that ube cruffin! Would definitely do a repeat on that as well as the Medeterranean scones while trying other items. And as the nice couple infront of us in line mentioned, will have to return for the sister deli across the parking lot. Heard it was featured in Guy Hagi's food vlog. And if its good enough for Guy Hagi its where I want to be my next mealtime!

The ube croughnut is the greatest thing on this planet earth that I've ever had the chance to…read moreexperience. It looks so sweet but it's not, it the perfect amount of sweetness. The cream on the inside MY GOD, IT IS PERFECTION. The ladies working were super sweet also. I'm so sad I discovered this place the day before leaving the island. This place is truly a gem. Thank you for making such an amazing pastry.

My husband and I stopped by Koana after a recommendation from a friend while we were on our way to…read moreVolcano. I mean this with all kindness, but I think my friend undersold the place! At first glance, it may look like other small, local shops, with locally made products and a few interesting goods to browse. (I ended up buying the last 'I'iwi bird pin they had on display, which I loved!) After reading some other reviews, I realized we may have just gotten lucky because the owner happened to be in that day. Let me say this upfront: they advertise slow black coffee and they mean it! The owner (Brian?) takes his time with each customer, chatting with you to understand what you're looking for and making some suggestions. It's clear he enjoys both his craft and engaging with customers. It was not very busy while we were there, which added to that relaxed, Hawaiian vacation vibe. We really enjoyed the conversation with him and even walked away having learned a few new things. We took our coffee and other purchases to enjoy on the bench outside, along with some stone cookies from nearby. (There were also additional tables and chairs available on a side patio.) Overall, we loved both the experience and the coffee, and we will definitely plan to stop by again the next time we are in the area!

Service was incredible, very personable and educational. Atmosphere was very homey. 10/10 would…read morerecommend. Will definitely be back. The mocha was really good.

Best fresh coffee I've had on the Big Island. They always take care of you and treat you great…read more Delicious flavor, good selection and high quality packaging.

Great value and awesome environment not to mention their wonderful coffee! A must for both locals…read moreand visitors.

I'm absolutely loving the food at Peppercorns Spice! The service is top-notch - friendly, fast, and…read moresuper efficient. The ambiance is cozy and inviting, and the restaurant is always clean and tidy.

As always a pleasant evening, Let's…read moreGo and eat some good grinds. Tucked away I a tiny little center. Close To the shell station and McDonald's. Parking is not a problem. Seated and given menus. So many choices, Phad Thai chicken is a go to in any restaurant. Family went for the chicken, beef and pork ribs. All except the noodles came with a bowl of rice. We also ordered the tasty crab Rangoon. This came with some sweet and sour sauce. All the food came out in super delicious large portions. Ended up with four large Togo containers. Having extra meals. Great value!!!

This was one of the best drive-through coffee experiences I've ever had. The staff was genuinely…read moresome of the friendliest we encountered at any coffee shop on the trip. They were so welcoming, upbeat, and made the whole stop memorable. We had the ube latte and a pineapple smoothie, and both were amazing. The drinks were made really well and tasted just as good as the service was. This is absolutely a must-stop if you're in the area. I would go out of my way to come back here.

We had breakfast at this place this morning, and I was left with a very unpleasant impression. We…read morewaited about 20 minutes for a croissant and 30 minutes for a cappuccino. One of the drinks ( ole coffee ) was completely forgotten and was only brought 50 minutes later ( and it was watery ) , after we reminded the staff. Additionally, our second croissant was replaced with a bagel without asking us first. We were so taken aback that we didn't even say anything - we simply didn't want to wait another 30 minutes. I do not recommend this place.

As others have mentioned, the Chai Latte is like milk. Def needs more coffee and chai! However, the…read moreHorchata latte is incredible! Everytime I order it here it never disappoints. Staff members have always been extremely nice when ordering and even recommended new things to try. I recommend both the Horchata and Cookie Butter latte (mine was blended).

If you're unsure what the definition of mediocre is, visiting this place will immediately clear up…read moreany confusion. None of the food is fresh and the options and quality are both deeply depressing. Service is incredibly slow and also very loopy. There is no ambiance; it feels as though a generic coffee shop (without seating) was AI-generated. Definitely wouldn't recommend.