I order the loco moco breakfast bowl, it was at 0700, so they had just opened. The young lady said it would take 10 minutes to make the gravy and asked if that was okay. I said sure, as long as I was walking out with my food at 0715, that would be fine. I am so happy I did, people the flavor of this bowl was outstanding. Highly recommend!!! I also got the glazed donut thing, good lord, delicious pillowy. Service- 10 Food-10 The dining area was adorable!!! Ignore the poo reviews and try it yourself. read more

Hello Hilo - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Gainesville, Georgia

Our first visit was amazing. My husband ordered this pork bowl with cilantro, onion, and rice. I order the Korean bbq steak sliders and a few pineapple and coconut mochi donuts. Wait time wasn't too terrible. We spent 75 dollars with items mentioned above and two ham n cheese sliders for the kids. I'd say don't bother with the fries, we ate here twice and each time, the fries were stale and luke warm. The environment is cool, clean, colorful, and plenty of seating. Don't go on a Sunday afternoon due to it being super filled with people. Second visit wasn't well. The lady at the counter didn't receive my order correctly, my husband had his meal and ate it before they corrected mine.(roughly 20 min) They have a partial refund which is fine. We will be taking a break for a while. The worker that took my order didn't seem happy and had quite an attitude. The manager came to fix it right away. read more

The food was just okay. I had the loco moco and tried some donuts, and it wasn't anything different or better. I will say that the POG drink was AMAZING! The service was a little lacking, not very friendly, and the tables were dirty. read more

Went on a Sunday afternoon and it wasn't as busy as I thought it would be. Went specifically for their shaved ice , but the cashier said that their machine was broken. Also, they ran out of the chicken for one of their dishes, which sucks because had to order something else. The place was really cute and you do feel like you are in a tropical paradise. They have indoor and outdoor seating. This place actually has a drive thru also. Overall everything tasted mostly on the sweeter side including the savory food. Would give it another try just to try their shaved ice. read more

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Food was delicious! Chicken with pineapple delicious combo, chicken salad bowl was fresh and flavorful and the Hawaiian sliders were the best! Love the drinks too!! read more

Love love love the ambiance. It is fun, vibrant, and playful. Such a great hang out spot. They have lawn games and it is perfect for groups. They offer a wide variety of Hawaiian food. I have never been to Hawaii but this scratches the itch. The food itself is just okay, but the desserts are really good. The standout for me is the POG lemonade. It is delicious. It is far from us but whenever we are in the area we make sure to stop by. read more

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Absolutely amazing vibes. Captures the relaxing tropical atmosphere, and the smells are just great. My wife and I got two types of sliders (chicken and spicy bulgogi) and the flavor was outstanding. The Hawaiian rolls were soft and sweet and the meat was super well seasoned. The selection of Hawaiian teas and drinks was also great. Our food came out very quickly and was overall just a great time. read more

Hello Hilo - Spicy Bulgogi Steak Sliders - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Gainesville, Georgia

Really cute little place to hang out if you have time. Bright, airy, open. They have outdoor seating as well with lawn chairs and lawn games. We went for breakfast and got the breakfast combo with a slider with Portuguese sausage. The sandwich was sweet. It had sweet bbq sauce on it. I chose a drink instead of coffee and had a lemonade. Aside from being really sweet, it had a good taste. We also tried the combo with bacon which was good. They answered our questions about different menu items and were very nice. When we are around again, we'll stop and try something off the Lunch menu. read more

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Came back and this time made sure to get the extra egg on my Loco Moco, and it was fantastic! I joined the club and got a free soft serve - strawberry/guava - a great finish to my delicious meal. I do wish they had real silverware. Self serve is great, but not only does it feel cheap to eat with a plastic fork, it's hard to cut meat, and you are creating more plastic waste in this world for every customer you serve. Dine in silverware or earth friendly silverware would be a huge plus. read more

Food was sooo tasty, and seasoned so well!! The drive thru was super convenient!! There was so much to choose from! The drinks were also great! A must try when in the area or feel like venturing out! read more

Social media isn't always a bad thing. Smart people use it to promote their business. This is exactly how I found out about this place. Shout out to "Georgians" that venture out and find these hidden gems all over the state. This was how I found out about this Hawaiian place. Everything is Hawaiian themed. They have a drive-thru and dine in. I will be bringing my entire family for dinner another time. The ambience is like you're in Hawaii and laying out on the beach. Their drink bar is all you can drink and mix it with any exotic island flavor that you like. I mixed the strawberry guava, pineapple, sweet tea and water it down with some water because I can't have too much sugar. My daughter mixed hers with lychee lime, sweet tea, and orange. Both of our drinks were tasty. We will definitely hit up their dessert bar too. They have mochi donuts fillings and nonfillings, Hawaiian cake, and island soft serve ice cream in strawberry guava, pineapple, lychee lime, blue Hawaiian, and Lilikoi Orange. Dont take my word for it. Try it yourself! read more

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I had a phenomenal experience! From the first moment we drove up. This place looks like a resort and we were transported to a topical destination. It's so cool and worth the long drive. Someone came outside to greet us and take our picture. Come to find out it was one of the managers, Stephanie who was super sweet and accommodating. I told her it was our first time and she shared to enjoy ourselves. We walked on the patio first and have so much fun with the swinging chairs and the bean bag toss. It was very family friendly and inviting. We stood in line for just a few mins to review the menu and ended up subscribing for our free dessert. I couldn't decide between the steak or burger but the cashier/hostess, Rebecca made the recommendation of the steak. She was so patient with my son wondering around and messing with the cups lol We got the fries along with the chicken kids meal. The steak was just as she described, marinated in the teriyaki juices! Amazing! I'm a Philly girl and never thought of a sweet cheese steak but with the Hawaiian buns these sliders did it for me! The fries were crispy but they did lack flavor. My son had no complaints so it's good for kids. He really loved the chicken! The variety of juices for lemonades were great as well. A little tart but I loved the fun colors! Also wouldn't want them too sweet either. The pellet ice were also cute Then they even had the handwashing station outside along with the tables so plenty of outdoor/indoor eating areas. The music was a beautiful accompaniment. We really enjoyed ourselves! Stephanie came back outside to check on us and gave me some history that it's owned by Kings Hawaiian the first location ever! I'm glad to have experienced this place. Can't wait to go back! The ice cream is dairy free in pineapple or strawberry I got the mix. It tastes different but was still good. Would like to try the baked goods next time as she shared they bake at 4am daily and it is very important part of the business hence the br Blessing to business. read more

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First visit, definitely will not be our last as this place is awesome! Everything we had was fresh, full of flavo and overall outstanding. My wife had the Mochiko Bowl with a side of fries. Lots of great flavors in the bowl and the fries are unique and tasty. I had the Kalua pork bowl with a side of Hawaiian fried rice. This was a ton of food and simply superb on all fronts. This place inside is clean, bright, and airy. They have a huge outdoor dining and lounging area as well, truly an oasis near a strip mall area. Tons of drink options, including a whole host of juices. And wait, there's more! They have their own bakery with gobs of offerings, and on top of that they also have shave ice and Hulu whips. Staff was helpful and very friendly. This place is legit, can't wait to come back! read more

I've seen this place all over social media - and was influenced. On our way back from the Florida gulf, we made a stop in Atlanta and drove an extra 30 minutes out of the way to stop by here. While there was ample parking, ordering was quick, the issue was the very limited indoor seating. With two younger kids I had to scope and wait around trying to snag a table since it was so cold outside. The food: - Huli huli chicken bowl was beyond disappointing. There was no flavor, dry chicken and rice. - mochiko chicken bowl also lacked flavor. - tacos - very tasty but not super filling for the $12 for 2 - Terriyaki slider - wonderful, ended up ordering more of these - spam musubi - typical and ready in the box by the counter, just pricey at $4.95 per - malasada - my first time having these and they weren't anything special. Felt very chewy. - Rainbow cake - light, fluffy, not to sweet read more

Hello Hilo - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Gainesville, Georgia

Delicious food, I love the Hawaiian spam sandwich and every dishes here. The dessert is not too sweet and I like that they used cane sugar. Definitely worth the visit and will come back again. Discovering Hello Hilo in Gainesville is like stumbling upon a tropical oasis in the heart of the South. Developed by the Taira family--founders of King's Hawaiian--this fast-casual eatery infuses authentic Hawaiian flavors with a modern twist, offering a menu that delights both the adventurous palate and those seeking comfort food. Signature dishes like the crispy mochiko chicken bowl, huli huli chicken, and lava steak bulgogi are served alongside tropical beverages such as the POG juice (passionfruit, orange, guava) and Hawaiian Rainbow lemonade. The ambiance is equally captivating, featuring a hand-painted 50-foot lei mural by Hawaiian artist Brandy-Alia Serikaku, bamboo-paneled ceilings, and a covered patio adorned with swinging chairs and vibrant decor. Whether you're indulging in their house-made malasadas or enjoying a family-style 'Ohana Pack', Hello Hilo offers a slice of island paradise that's both unique and unforgettable. read more

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This place is so cute ! They sell mostly bowls with rice and protein on top. The flavor was really good and cooked well. I love all the drink options they have and lots of desserts. Everything is so colorful and open and pretty. Good food for Hawaiian cuisine. read more

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What do you do when you're back to Gainesville from the SoCalifornia?.... ofcourse you stop at the Hello Hilo for a bite to eat. Three of us and it's been a long year. The outside is just what I remember and the insides has some great flavored Hawaiian lemonade. Every item on the menu is a good choice. The lovely missus opted for the Teriyaki Steak Sliders and then number one son had the same sliders and a bowl of Hawaiian Chili. My choice when in Hawaii would be the Loco Moco and so be it here in far away Gainesville. We had made them all combos so we could sample all the different drinks and the POG is always a favorite. We could not leave unless we got a Spam Musubi to go as well as a Glazed Mochi Donut and two each Classic Malasadas. Hello Hilo was a fun lunch and we were glad to have returned. read more

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This place really let me down. I was so excited to try it after seeing all of the beautiful food pictures and the beautiful storefront online. While the food is visually appealing and the ambiance is very cute, the food tasted very very bad. I got the chicken salad. The chicken was disgusting, chewy , and brown, and I couldn't eat it. The dressing was sour and they didnt put the avocado on the salad. The worker recommended the rice as the side saying it was the best. It tasted like eating soft cardboard, so if that's the best side I'd be very concerned to try the others. The pineapple ice cream was very artificial nasty tasting, and they didn't even have the strawberry in stock. We tried 3 different of their flavored lemonades and they were all so disgustingly sweet that we had to dump them out. Also, all of the employees I interacted with were so nasty and rude for no reason. Probably because they were exposed to this food... This place is definitely aesthetic but the food is nasty and EXTREMELY overpriced. read more

It was okay... the food was not outstanding I think people go for the ambience... the people behind the counter not very helpful Lost my friends order she had to wait 20 min not impressed read more

Found Hello Hilo on Yelp while looking for something unique in the area. This certainly fit the bill. Additionally- I think I read it is created/owned by the makers of Kings Hawaiian Rolls- Beautiful design and decor, unique (yummy)food options, friendly service and convenient location make this a highly recommended spot. I had the Huli huli chicken bowl and my husband had the spicy bulgogi sandwich with hurricane fries, dole whip and POG drink. The bowl was flavorful and delicious. Husband wasn't sure about the sandwich at first as it tasted a bit fishy- after 2/3 bites he liked it better and ate the entire thing. Fries were good. I didn't care for the pineapple whip but I think just a flavor thing for me- I had never had one before. The POG juice was yummy and the mochi donut was a nice treat after dinner. Stop by and try this place! read more

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Ambiance rocked!!! Service was direct and straightforward. Decor and music was outstanding! Lots of cute Hawaiian decor and ukulele music. Dessert absolutely dominated, the mochi donuts were delicious - highly recommend! I ordered the Hilu Hilu bowl, a little too sweet for my palate but the teriyaki chicken was good! Highly recommend stopping by, restaurant with a cute sit down for dessert or dine in if your palate likes sweet and salty read more

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We drove almost an hour to check out this place because we heard wonderful things about its authenticity. We saw lots of kids with families there so it must be a friendly place to be. Outside area had cornhole, giant jenga blocks, and a few comfy chairs. Food was so filling that we took the rest home as leftovers. My favorite thing out of the Hello Hilo rice bowl was the mochiko chicken. Malasadas were so delicious! It's not Leonard's Bakery in Honolulu, but gets the job done. House made pog was really sweet but had tropical flavors I miss from Hawaii. Definitely want to go back! read more

Hello Hilo - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Gainesville, Georgia

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Drove over an hour to try this place for lunch because of the hype on IG and TKTK. I've been to Hawaii several times and know good Hawaiian food and this wasn't it. I had the Loco Moco and was really disappointed. The egg was overcooked...no runny yolk at all. The hamburger was covered in panko and either deep fried or baked with no flavor other than dry panko crumbs. The brown gravy tasted like it was from a giant carton with no taste. The Jasmine rice with tomato salsa was the best thing from my bowl. My wife had the Crispy Mochiko Chicken bowl with no real complaints. My daughter had the Lava Spicy Steak Bulgogi bowl. This was good, but it is spicy as in the name. It is filling too, but will definitely leave your mouth on fire! For drinks, we had two Hawaiian Lemonades and one Macadamia Nut Latte. All drinks were good, but the lemonades are extremely sweet. Add a lot of ice or mix with water to dilute the sweetness. The lady working the register was nice, but very soft spoken and she got my order wrong initially. I ordered two combos, but never received the fries and it didn't dawn on me until we were finished. This was our first and last time of eating here sadly because we really like Hawaiian food. read more

Hello Hilo - Menu - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Gainesville, Georgia

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The food was okay but the worker who took our order was rude and acted like we were bothering her by ordering. One word responses with a nasty demeanor. My ticket says the server name is Dioscelin V, but Im not sure if thats the employee. I was so excited about trying this place and just from that encounter, I do not, nor would I recommend this place to anyone. You come in happy & in a good mood and then get put in a bad mood because some little girl is having a bad day. The manager was kind. He gave extra avocado without charging extra. Just not worth the drive or money though. 5/2 @ 12:30 pm read more

We stopped by here after the Atlanta Lantern Boat Festival around 7pm on a Saturday night. I LOVE the ambiance here. It's so festive and relaxed and beautiful. I really wish this was closer to Atlanta. I enjoyed everything we tried. To be honest, we didn't eat any "real" food, except for a cheese spam musubi, which was great! We also got a shaved ice, some soft serve ice cream, and a masalada. Some of the flavors weren't as good as we had hoped. Like we couldn't taste Lychee in the lychee lime syrup. But I think it's a great spot. read more

Hello Hilo - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Gainesville, Georgia

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Had to go to Lake Lanier for an event and this was my first chance to go to this place. This cute little place certainly has the Hawaii-feels/vibes to it. Got here pretty early in the morning and ordered the Hawaiian hot chocolate and a couple of lattes. Was told they didn't have the hot chocolate, which was kind of surprising. Went for the hot mocha instead (which was fine) but still disappointed they didn't have the Hawaiian hot chocolate. Ordered a few dozen mochi doughnuts for the kids and parents and everyone certainly enjoyed them. Decided to pick up food in the afternoon and went with the spicy bulgogi steak sliders tray with the Hawaiian fried rice. These sliders are very tasty with a great balance of spice and seasoning. Will likely eat here again if I'm near the area. read more

We've eaten here several times and I have finally ventured out and tried something new, but I want to also share some new things they have incorporated. They now have a loyalty program! Like everywhere else, you just enter your phone number to earn points on your purchase, but you get a free hula whip when you sign up. They also now have a variety of amazingly delicious drinks! It used to just be fountain and their own (my favorite) Hilo Island sweet tea, but now you can get their handcrafted POG (pineapple orange Guava), blue Hawaiian, strawberry guava, lychee lime, lilikoi orange, pineapple, and pineapple lihing as alternatives to soda! All are delicious, but I love the POG and lilikoi orange the best. They also have some new longboard sliders. You can now get your loco moco on a slider, but I tried the teriyaki burger longboard slider and it's my new favorite and I'm not a burger kind of girl! We are going to try some of the new mochi donuts like lemon coconut and Georgia peach. Can't get enough of this place, and now there's even more to enjoy. The service is always great when we come and you can't beat the decor being so on point! read more

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Can't lie, I wasn't a fan. As with most restaurants, Hello Hilo came up on social media as a suggestion for a good eatery "that I really needed to go try if in the Atlanta area". Well I drove a hour and half out my way to go see what they were about. Upon walking in the restaurant is spacious, bright, and eye appealing. No one was at the cashier station , so we weren't greeted but that also gave us time to review the menu. After deciding we were ready to order, about 5 minutes, we had to ask an employee that was cleaning in the lobby area how we or who we order food with. He said "with the cashier" but when he look up no one was at either register and end up taking our order with the same gloves he was using while cleaning. Luckily he wasn't the one grabbing/serving the food. It was kind of hard making a decision but we end up ordering the Teriyaki burger, hula Hulu chicken tacos, fries, macaroni salad, and of course drinks. When we got the food, the fries were cold. We had asked for the to be cooked crispy, and it was apparent that request was not entertained. After mentioning something to another employee, we were brought a fresh cooked order of fries. Which we didn't like the taste of. After a couple more bites, we came to the conclusion that they cook the fries in sesame oil. And or the seasoning they put on the fries has sesame base. Ketchup fix the taste of them. The Teriyaki burger came as 3 sliders. But of the 3 Hawaiian rolls, 2 had sufficient meat, the third was just bread. The taste of those 2 burgers actually was good. Now with the chicken tacos, they had a crispy tortilla shell that incased chopped chicken bites, lettuce, and some type of aieoli sauce. They were alright tasting, I wouldn't purchase again. The mac salad was tasteless. Fix that with a little black pepper sprinkles and a little salt. Last item to discuss is the lemonades. I tried four of them before settling with the sweet tea. It was okay, I should have added ice to cut the sweetness. I really went with high hopes because looking at pictures online and in that video short, the food look really good. But overall, I wasn't wowed enough to say, its worth the trip from Atlanta to visit. I left feeling unsatisfied and unfulfilled. Luckily it only cost $30 for what was ordered. read more

Had a great experience at Hello Hilo! It was our first visit and they were so welcoming and friendly. Offered great suggestions and even gave us dessert to celebrate my partners birthday! It's over two hours away, but we will be back! Had a great time! We visited Hilo, Hawaii over the summer and this took us back. Loved the atmosphere. We enjoyed everything that we ordered and left completely stuffed. Definitely recommend. read more

No one wanted this. It's like they are forced to serve food for fattys. Gross food weird cookies.

We walked in and from the time we met the cashier things went totally sideways. The girl had no idea about the food that she was selling. We asked what the sushi type rolls were, and she could not even explain that they were spam rolls. The specials that they were running, she had no clue as to what they were and they were stated on the menu in the lobby. When we finally turned around to leave, they never ask us what was wrong. They bid us on our way. This place will never stay in business with employees like we saw today. The owners most likely have no idea that this is going on. I have pictures of the cooks, outback screwing around scratching their heads and didn't want to post pictures of their faces. This place is in trouble. read more

Hello Hilo - The only cars in a parking lot or three employees - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Gainesville, Georgia

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Very crowded and slow - beware! Looks cute and definitely lots of instagrammable opportunities BUT it took 30min to get 3 shaved ices while we sat outside amongst the sticky tables, litter on the floor, and filled trash bags piled next to trash cans. Our order came out wrong but we just chalked it up to the chaos and lived with it vs wait another eternity to fix ice and flavors. Not worth the hype you see in the flashy videos, unless maybe drive-thru is a bit smoother! read more

Upon entering you are greeted by a huge and colorful building decorated with pineapples and tons of colors! They have an indoor, outdoor along with a drive through as well!! It is very well organized and once you walk in you are met with colorful and tropical style decor. The staff is ready to greet you and take your order along with menus to take a look at the variety of food they have. You do received a buzzer to wait for your food and the wait was not long at all. I got a mixed meet rice bowl, with spam musubi. Overall, the food was very savory but I just wish the portions were a bit bigger it seemed rather small for the prices they have set. I would definitely come back but it wouldn't be often as the price doesn't reflect the portions. read more

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Food was very good , a bit pricey for smaller portions but very tasty, atmosphere inside and outside very cool wind themed very great for kids. They have playgrounds overall a great experience. I'll definitely come back again. read more

Arrived midday and the place was quiet, a few people eating inside and a few others outside but the service and our food was great. We enjoyed it very much! The place is also very cute and bright we took tons of pictures and videos. read more

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Yesterday's visit was disappointing. The first time I ever visited this place was in the morning so I was excited to come yesterday afternoon to try more of their lunch/dinner options. I walked in along with two other customers and none of us were greeted for quite a while. I walked to the to-go window and the two other customers went to the register.... & we just waited...... finally someone spoke to us . Anywhoooooo, on top of the subpar customer service, the food that I was so excited to receive was lacking in a flavor and seasoning. The best thing was the lychee soda and the Kapork. The sauce on top of the chicken was pretty good too. I got the loco moco, which was the most disappointing meal. I only took a few bites of that one. I also received an over easy egg but I paid for a fried egg. I tried the Hello Hilo rice bowl. That was pretty decent. The grilled chicken lacked flavor. The kalua pork was absolutely delicious. The crispy mochiko chicken wasn't crispy at all but was still decent. The yuzu lime aioli saved it. The Malasadas were basic. The lychee lime cream filling was really good. I ended up just eating the cream from inside. The first time I came here, I had their breakfast bowl. That was great. It was my first time trying grilled Portuguese sausage and I loved it. read more

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Hello Hilo! Finally got to check out Hello Hilo. The minute you pull up to the building, you can't help but smile. I love that they have a drive-thru option. We ordered two bowls- Lava steak bulgogi and Huli Huli chicken. It was fresh and bright. We ate every bit of it. I especially liked the lava steak bulgogi bowl. The udon paired so well with the bulgogi. Sauce was fire. So tasty and not super spicy. I appreciated how the Huli Huli chicken bowl came with all the fresh toppings. The chicken was tasty. We also got the spam musubi. Packaging was cute and it was gone in 60 seconds. They sell a variety of desserts too! Wish we got more. Got one malasada. There were so many different flavors to fill them with. My friend said their cookies are good. Will definitely get some next time. Will definitely have to come back and try some of their other menu items and bakery items like shaved ice, cookies, cake, etc. Go support Hello Hilo. I love the story of the origin of this business. Hope they do well and get a lot of love. It's a bit of paradise in Georgia/Gainesville. read more

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Very delicious! The pork is cooked to perfection! They pile a lot of food on the plate. The service is quick. The lemonades are delicious too! Very colorful place! read more

Hello Hilo - Kalua Pork Bowl is delicious! I wasn't sure about the potato salad but it pairs great with the rice - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Gainesville, Georgia

Was in the area for a dragon boat event and saw this Hawaiian restaurant and stopped by after our event. Service could have been better. Girl that took our order could have been more inviting, seemed like she was irritated. Place had a lot of Hawaiian themed artwork and place was well decorated. Food was good. Doughnuts were good as well. Had different fruit juices to get which was different, very colorful but sugary! Got the loco moco bowl and it was tasty. Had outside seating which was very spacious. Only negative thing about place was the young lady's attitude at the beginning. read more

Hello Hilo - Loco Moco - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Gainesville, Georgia

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Some of our friends gave Hello Hilo a great review. Looking for a place to eat in Gainesville today we thought we would give it a try based on those reviews. The building and the room are very nice, colorful, and welcoming. The whole space is great. I ordered the hamburger patties as a combo with the rice upgraded to the Hawaiian fried rice. I think the fried rice was a bad choice, it had way too many valors happening and that swamped out the gravy flavors. Would have been better with white rice. The patties themselves had a thick breading on them. They had ok flavor but too much breading. The seasoned crinkle fries were good. Overall I think a better idea would be unbreaded meat patios over the Vries with gravy. Yes, that is Hawaiian poutine I just invented. The portions were huge. Megan had the bulgogi sliders. She said the meat was very good but the cheese overwhelmed everything. I did not try them because they have mayo. This seems like a good idea but maybe I just do not like Hawaiian food? read more

Hello Hilo - Hamburger patties. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Gainesville, Georgia