The Avacado toast and the coconut Island Latte was the best! Best stop in the last four days of…read morechecking out coffee shops!!! 11 out of 10. A hidden gem.

Today June 11 2026. My first visit to Crave Cafe. I have ordered from them but never an in person…read moreexperience. I was very happy to find an establishment very warm and open and friendly. A nice quiet place to feast but also relax and enjoy a beverage or coffee. The staff, although busy, very friendly and welcoming. My all time favorite is their Panini Caprese. So savory, so flavorful I have had it on several occasions . Highly recommend. Close your eyes and bite into the panini after dipping it in the balsamic dip or the garlic dip. Immediately you will feel like you are at a cafe in Italy maybe on the Amalfi coast. Only thing missing is the ocean breeze off the Mediterranean Sea. 10 out of 10 I also ordered an everything bagel with salmon capers and pickled onions. 9 out of 10. A Chicken panini for my wife. Very tasty. Well made. 9 out of 10. If you're in Kona and don't want a huge meal but looking for a satisfying one, stop here and grab the Caprese Panini. Kimo

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.

Chicken salad sandwich and smoothies were teh bomb, and adorable outside seating. Would 100% go…read moreagain!! edit to add: I forgot to mention, the staff were very lovely and friendly to our weirdo little family with a rambuctious toddler.

Not warmly received by the hostess. A more desirable table was open but she didn't offer it because…read moreit needed to be cleaned. The waiter was nice enough and provided good service. Unfortunately it took awhile for the food to show up and my fish sandwich was cool. The lettuce looked like it was from the bottom of a seven day old bag. The best part of the meal was the appetizer fries, drinks and view other wise I'm sure there's better elsewhere. Don't be sucked in by the view.

We stopped in for some much needed dinner after a very long night. As we had eaten at Lava Lava the…read morenight before, we had a pretty good idea of how great this place would be...and we were correct. The place was very busy and quite loud, so we had to sit at a high top in the bar. No big deal! Our server was incredibly attentive and made some great recommendations. We decided to start with quest and chips, which was brought out very quickly and nice and hot. As we inhaled the quest and chips, we decided on fish tacos for me and a veggie burger for my husband. The fish tacos were wonderfully seasoned and cooked very well. The tortillas were a bit greasy, however, and I was very happy there were two tortillas to each taco since there was also a bit more drip than I expected from the pico. I also had fries, and the fries were excellent! The veggie burger was epic. This was the second veggie burger from this group of restaurants he has had, and I'm pretty sure it's his favorite in the area. Perfectly cooked and seasoned well, with great fries. It was very busy here, which is always a good sign. Just wish the music wasn't as loud because it's hard to have any sort of conversation. I did enjoy how involved the singer was with the other patrons, so it was amusing!

Lovely breakfast panini, served with a nice coffee. The scenic balcony terrace was a lovely to sit…read moreout and enjoy the sunshine. The geckos residing in the area was lovely to see as we don't get them at home.

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.

I saw a lot of wieners giving two stars on here for dumb reasons. Someone's salt and pepper shrimp…read morewasn't how their mommy's made it for them and another person was upsetty spaghetti because they had to wait a little longer for their food. I give both those ppl negative 5 stars for being weak people. Rainbow cafe looks like your typical hole in the wall Chinese to-go joint except it's better. The portions are great, the food tastes amazing, and their hot & sour soup is the best I've had in a long time. Everything was made fresh to order. The staff were very kind and professional, and the wait wasn't bad at all. Rainbow cafe is as local as it gets, not far off from the main path, but nestled in well enough that you could easily pass by this little gem without knowing it. If you've just flown into town and need some good food to fill yer belly that ain't gunna break the bank, then I highly recommend Rainbow Cafe. Hey folks, before you give a place a bad review because of one item on the menu wasn't to your liking or they were slow the one time, maybe think twice because those complaints aren't valid enough to critique the establishment as a whole. Don't be a wiener

My Go To Chinese and Hawaiian food when I am in the area doing errands. It is surrounded by…read morebusinesses and there is parking. I ordered the Steam Fish this time and it is salty. The Kung Pao was good and lots of vegetables. I like all the other dishes especially when I order dishes with vegetables because they are fresh and they give you plenty. They give you a lot of food and there is so much to choose from. The staff is friendly and has a good space to get a quick bite.

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.

Not sure why the reviews are bad but we had a pleasant experience…read more Piko is in the outrigger hotel. We called in for to go and put food was ready within 30 minutes. Ahi Crudo Kombujime (8/10)-light and refreshing came with Ikura and nori as topping Double dip (7/10)-hummus was nothing special but smooth, the trout dip was flavorful. Came with taro chips and pita chips. Hunters soup (10/10)-best thing we got, super flavorful and hearty with sausage and veggies, comes in a bread bowl Mac nut tartlet (7/10)-not too sweet very nutty and delicious. Smoked fish omelette (8/10)-potatoes are bomb!!! So crispy, the omelette was large with good ratio of fish and cheese Chia pudding (7/10)-coconut forward and fresh Overall a little pricy but solid.

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.