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    4.4 (431 reviews)
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    Chocolate peanut butter cup bowl
    Greg T.

    Service and food options are amazing. Love that they provide guilt free, healthy options that are also delicious!

    Food poisoned by Hawaiian pizza
    Janel T.

    AVOID THIS PLACE AT ALL COST!! YOU WILL BE FOOD POISONED!!!! To the unfriendly guy that was working on August 8, 2025 at 630pm-8pm...THE HAWAIIAN PIZZA GAVE MY BF 4 DAYS OF FOOD POISONING AND WE HAD TO GO TO THE HOSPITAL!!! Before I get into that, I'll just start how everything went down from start to finish. The restaurant is a little shack with outdoor shaded seating in the middle of a parking lot. As you know parking in Kona is expensive but this parking lot allows you 90 minutes of free parking. Me and the bf still didn't want to park there just in case we take forever so we just parked up by Jack in the box lol. We walked down to the restaurant, grabbed the menus from the cashier window to see what foods we want. We went up to the cashier and see the guy just sitting in there watching TV with his back facing away from us, I greeted "Hello there! We're ready to order." he then slowly turned his head with a mean cold silent stare, not even a hello back, he just passed me a QR code and said "Order here". In my mind I was like okay? At least say hello??? So we used the QR code and mobile order from their website. When you submit your order, you'll hear a ring noise from the shack so you know your order went in, you also get notification in your texts that your order is submitted. We waited about 30 minutes, took awhile since he's the only one running it so I recommend ordering ahead of time on their website. You'll get a text notification that your order is done. FYI since he's very unfriendly, he will not announce that your order is done so you'll have to flag him down at the cashier window. Here's what we ordered: - Hawaiian Pizza 10inch - BBQ jackfruit sandwich (includes chips) - Uncle island refresher The Uncle island refresher tasted mostly like mint tea, I couldn't taste any of the fruits inside and it was all very bitter to eat and drink. The BBQ jackfruit sandwich was okay, it was very different and I kind of enjoyed it. It paired well with the chips. I ate one slice of my bf's Hawaiian pizza, it tasted fine? But it was difficult to eat since the crust was flimsy thin and if you were to try eat it will all just fall off leaving with just the bread. So I had to eat it with a fork. 2 hours later, my poor bf had the worst tummy ache of his life and was stuck in the bathroom detoxing his whole insides out. It continued like this for our whole entire Kona vacation! His diarrhea was happening every other hour non stop! Were now going to the hospital soon since his body was starting to get severely dehydrated. So far I feel fine, for now......my bf's stomach is much more sensitive than mines. Not sure if the pizza sauce might of been left out too long, angry sweat drips on the food, unsanitary food handling, maybe E.coli? who knows???? So yah.......don't eat here unless you wanna go to the hospital for your vacation. Please retrain your staff to handle the food better because someone might sue you guys!

    Says open 7days a week but when we showed up at 11am, was told its closed with no explanation and walked away.
    Patrick C.

    Was said to be open 8am-8pm daily. Drove from Hilo and excited to find an all Vegan spot, showed up Wednesday around 11am and was told its closed with Zero explanation. Didnt taste any food, staff was not friendly nor wanna help. Hope can have better review when we return to Kona one day.

    Nacho bowl, taro burger, watermelon juice and nutter butter cheesecake
    Nandini H.

    They were randomly closed on a Wednesday while showing as open online, so if you are specifically driving from far be sure to call ahead and confirm if they are open. We came back on Friday and tried a couple items and we liked everything we tried. There isn't much for ambience it's just a few umbrellas and tables but relative to other vegan cafes in the area they are less expensive so it makes up for that. Service was friendly and quick.

    Paolo R.

    Escaped chilly Waimea and wandered the warmer Kona coast on my day off. Followed a path with a stair that literally said "Be Love," which led to this tiny plant-based shack. The sacrilegious "Friends - Not Food" Last Supper napkin holder with adorable animals sealed it. New mandatory Kona stop. A few observations. The staff was polite, but when I asked for recommendations (a sacred ritual when entering ant new food situation), the cashier gently declined responsibility for my happiness. Apparently she's recommended things before and people didn't like them. Fair. Trauma is real. But please don't tell customers that people didn't like your food. It spoils the mood and makes people wonder if they should even order. Finding myself without any advice, I chose the Margherita Pizza. Then I asked what drink she liked. Same response. At this point I realized I was dining at a restaurant deeply committed to free will. The cashew cheese? Genuinely delightful. Fresh basil? Lovely, but unfortunately cooked. The pizza overall was good... for what non-Italians call pizza. But it had marinara sauce... on a Margherita Pizza, which is what Italians would see as truly sacrilegious. I grew up in Italy, which means I was issued strong and unnecessary Margherita opinions since childhood. If you want to make yours stand out (please do!) here are some easy, no-nonsense suggestions that require less work! If you're going to call it Margherita (Neapolitan specialty) there are some simple rules. Sacred ones. The dough should taste great on its own, and not be a mere base for toppings. Some small creative changes in the making of it could make it next level authentic. Check out some true Italian pizza dough recipes. The tomatoes should be San Marzanos, or at least grown in volcanic soil (like Mount Vesuvius)--not hard to achieve on a volcanic island like ours. They should be hand-crushed, lightly salted, and not pre-cooked into sauce. Skip the marinara base! Crushed tomatoes should meet the oven for the first and only time together with the dough. Like a proper introduction. Since you are aiming for plant-based, the cashew cheese should aim for the spirit of mozzarella di bufala or fior di latte--torn into soft pieces, not shredded, and definitely not liquid. Think creamy, not cashew soup. There are some outstanding cashew cheeses you can try to decide the right texture and consistency. Basil should be fresh and raw, ideally added after baking so it smells like summer instead of regret. And a final drizzle of good extra-virgin olive oil should whisper, "Yes, this pizza was intentional." If you make those small changes, your Margherita may end up literally being the best on the island. The watermelon mocktail was refreshing but a little shy on flavor--maybe consider adding spices? There are endless options that could make it really stand out and stop whispering. All that said--and this part matters--huge congratulations on creating a plant-based establishment with real variety. Comfort foods from multiple cultures, right here in Kona, where options like this are still far too rare, is no small thing. I had a genuinely delightful experience despite my affectionate, Italian-flavored nitpicking, and I'm excited to come back for the tacos, burgers, cheesecake, and another round of drinks. A gentle reminder from a happy customer: there's real joy in helping make people's day more enjoyable--especially when you get to work at such a unique spot on an island that could really use more creative, thoughtful plant-based alternatives. I'll be back... possibly with an imaginary Italian Nonna silently judging us all from the corner.

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    Rachel L.

    Great vegan food!!! I had the carne asada tacos which tasted pretty good, never had a taco like that before. Chef came out to cut fresh cilantro from his plants right outside in the dining area. Also gave us a great tip about breathing in basil! Loved it! going back later for breakfast!

    Macvegan breakfast sandwich, big moke burger, and strawberry lemonade
    Becca I.

    After a delayed flight and no food for 8 hours, we finally landed in Kona and found Herbivores after searching for a vegan restaurant. Truly some of the best vegan food I've ever had!!! We ordered the big moke burger, macvegan breakfast sandwich, carne asada tacos, and the wings and everything was delicious! Jeff the chef even came out to check on us and make sure we liked everything. The wings were definitely one of my favorite things! Who knew you could make vegan bone in wings with sugarcane??? Amazing!!!! We also got strawberry lemonades and the mint hibiscus tea which was so refreshing! The menu is huge and there's so many options, so we will definitely be back before our flight home to try more things (hello oat milk soft serve!!)

    Chicken Ceasar salad
    Samantha H.

    The food was amazing! I got the southwestern burrito and my friend got the Mediterranean burrito! He explained it as life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Definitely go here for a good vibe, good food, and great people!

    Breakfast sandwich
    Ashley Y.

    They seem to have an updated menu from the last time. It's even better than I remember it. The service is good, the place has outdoor seating but we usually sit in our car or take it to go. I highly recommend stopping by. They have a great variety of food and drinks.

    Jonathan P.

    Paid $32.00 for this salad the guy tells me that thats 1 whole taro patty cut up we go here a lot at least 2-3 times a week that's almost a $100 a week $400 a month and every time this guy makes my salad it's sad it's the guy with the tattoo's and gauged ears everyone else that makes my salad makes it perfect and I know this guy has something against me because I questioned his charges one day if this is the way you let him treat your loyal customers?

    Tons of meat-free choices!
    Liana R.

    Dear Herbivores, This is the kind of spot everyone needs in their town. You've got it all, from the low-key vibes to a plethora of food choices for anyone who likes to eat. My faves? The side of poke. It's made of tofu and could seriously pass for the real thing at a glance (and sniff) . The chick'n burrito. Big enough for two meals. I've been here about every day on holiday and can't wait to come back to keep working my way through the menu! Xxo, Liana

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    Just park and order. Seating is outside so you'll be able to see your vehicle while eating.

    Are there any dairy and soy free options?

    There's no dairy here.

    Is this a mock cream cheese? They don't mention what it's made out of. Thanks everyone! I gave it a try and it was very good. I was impressed with their gluten free bagel too!

    Hi there! We use Tofutti Brand Cream Cheese. Everything is 100% Plant Based. No animal byproducts… Read more

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    Peanut Butter Fruit Toast (the bread was rock hard & they use the cheap, unhealthy kind of PB) :(
    Peanut Butter Fruit Toast (the bread was rock hard & they use the cheap, unhealthy kind of PB) :(
    Beautiful space with lots of plants & strung lights
    Beautiful space with lots of plants & strung lights
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    (741 reviews)
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    Established in 1998
    Family-owned & operated

    Great Kona coffee in a wonderful casual atmosphere!…read more I had to meet up/interview a potential Big Island candidate in Kailua-Kona and I was basically looking for a casual place where I could meet, enjoy a drink, and have a little bit of conversation. Kona Coffee & Tea was the place of choice here in Kailua-Kona. Located at the Kona Coast Shopping Center, you can find this little coffee shop just next door from KFC. The coffee shop is easy to find, as other business surrounding this business is the KTA Superstore, Hele Gas Station, HFS Federal Credit Union, O'Reilly Auto Parts, as well as many numerous eateries. It was late in the afternoon, so I basically came here for some drinks. I had to try their Kona Coffee, and I must say it did not disappoint! The coffee shop has indoor, as well as covered outdoor seating. The shop does sell some food items, but I did not partake or looked at what they had to offer. There was also coffee shop merchandise, but I did not have time to take a look at what they had to offer. Overall, as great coffee shop and if I'm in the area again, I wouldn't hesitate to stop by for their wonderful coffee.

    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.

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    The Nutcracker (Honey Latte with Pistachio Foam)
    The Nutcracker (Honey Latte with Pistachio Foam)
    Passion fruit iced tea with simple syrup... refreshing!
    Passion fruit iced tea with simple syrup... refreshing!
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