This has been my go to spot for years in Kona! I always go here after landing at the airport, it's…read moreclose and convenient. Personal favorite for me is the spicy garlic chicken, which of course I ordered and is in the picture below. It's crispy and juicy, but what really completes it is the sauce the drizzle on top. I'm pretty sure it's sriracha mayonnaise or some variation of it, and it's super addicting. The chicken comes as a plate lunch, which includes two sides. All of the sides are good, but I definitely would recommend getting the French fries and white rice. The teriyaki beef is definitely an underrated pick. It's super flavor, and tender throughout. Huge portions, you will for sure get your money worth. Just note that wait times can be pretty long. Pine tree cafe often gets crowded and orders pile up. When I go it takes anywhere from 15-30 minutes, which can feel like an eternity when you're hungry.

We picked up our rental car and was provided a list of places to eat that the locals go to. I…read morealready had this cafe bookmarked so that was a validation of good eats. The three of us arrived around 11:40am Thursday to a very busy line. There were three order takers. We staked out a sit down table. Naturally we had to have mixed plates. The menu is very extensive. Ordered - * hubby his standard loco moco - one patty * daughter chicken katsu and Korean fried chicken * I got Korean Kalbi beef and spicy Korean fried chicken The mixed plates came with two scoops of rice and one scoop Mac potato salad. The Mac potato salad was the best I've had anywhere. So much food that we had leftovers. The next day the food still tasted good. The crowd was a mix of locals and tourists. Free parking onsite.

This is their Pocket Rocket Quesadilla... I added chicken. But the flavor was out of this world!…read moreSooo much more than your typical quesadilla that's for sure! And it comes in two large portions. It's filling and absolutely delicious! You won't regret this treat that's for sure! Also, the vibe is chill with ocean views. And if you want you can bring your favorite wine or beer as they're BYOB friendly too!

This is a fun, small place in an out-of-the-way location. It's the second floor of a two story…read morecommercial building on a side street. It's worth finding. The food is great and a great value. It can get crowded - we had to wait for a table. You order at the counter and then they bring it out when it is prepared. We ordered two sandwiches and a salad. I really liked the pulled pork (Richard's Pickle). They did not have a liquor license when we visited, but indicated they will be getting one and opening later when they do.

Had my favorite Volcano Burger and it never disappoints. With a side of their delectable and…read moreunique tasting macaroni salad that could almost be placed in the burger at your discretion. Mighty tasty, mighty good. Flavor is powering, rich in spice and heat. May require some facial adjustment, as first introduction can feel intense. Pepsi in a bottle as Dr. Pepper was unavailable. A satisfying and welcoming revisit. Thank you : )

The place is in a strip shopping center, and a little bit buried. However, there was a sign out…read morefront saying it had great yelp reviews. I can see why! I'm not a hamburger connoisseur, and frankly, feel like most burgers, all taste the same. However, this may be the best hamburger I've ever had, ever! It came with a choice of size, I picked onion rings, and they were outstanding! I was planning on ordering the hotdog, however, they were out. My wife had the char grilled fish tacos, which were also excellent. Served with Hawaiian chili peppers and aioli sauce. She also picked onion rings for her side. An important note, the shopping center offers validated parking. We didn't know that before hand, and ended up paying over $40 to park for three hours, a few blocks down the road. It's a great place, I highly recommend it! We're definitely coming back however, it's not an inexpensive, but it's Hawaii!

We landed in Kona mid-morning and the wife wanted breakfast, namely pancakes. Again not familiar…read morewith too many places in Kona. Of course Google saved the day. Found this place was open till 1 pm and they served pancakes. Nice, because the alternative would have been Denny's...no thanks! Nice little hole in the wall where you order at the window and they serve you your food at the table. I ordered the Seafood omelet and a side of Macadamia Nut Pancakes, wife ordered the Boneless Short Rib plate. My only gripe was the pancakes only came with maple syrup and not a macadamia sauce, which we had to buy separate. I was used to having the sauce come with the pancakes at a certain restaurant in Kailua, Oahu, so this was a bit unexpected. But the food was well prepared and tasty. It was really good! So good we came back the next day to have breakfast again. Only this time it was Adobo Fried Rice. We brought two plates for me and the wife which we soon regretted because my wife could not finish hers since the portions were really big. Should've have shared just one. Another place to add to our go to list to eat when we come back to visit Kona.

Thanks to Yelp Elite Bruddah Fran whose suggestion kept hubs and I from growling tummies. We came…read moreto Kona just for a few hours. 808 Grindz was a solid place for locals to have their breakfast and lunch. Due to wild goose chases in Holualoa and getting lost and many reverses following GPS our first meal of the day was after 11 am. Many tables to eat inside the restaurant and food comes out remarkably fast at reasonable prices. Thank goodness cuz that allowed us to finish up our intended errands in Kailua- Kona: KTA, Mrs. Barry's and fill up the rental car. Thanks Bruddah Fran. If they had wun tun mein I'd give them 5 stars. They had cool things like oxtail loco moco and kalbi plate for $12.

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

Frequented this location many to a few times and I must say it requires a balance of what you're…read morelooking for. There is breakfast (traditional and all your island favorites) and then the Asian influenced dishes familiar to a Chinese menu. This time around I chose three eggs over easy, rice white and spam (three sliced rectangles). I set aside the Spam and mix the eggs and rice together to get a nice yellow and white mixture. I then segment the Spam to bite squares and place them on top. Now it's time to devour the meal. Enjoy! Three scoops of rice were served I believe. I also ordered the steamed bok Choi plate which can be compared to steam cabbage. Similar nutritional value with a slight variance in taste. Oh so good, enjoyed! ... And two Dr. Peppers in a can. Service is comfortable. If you dine in they bring your food to your table. Place is very casual and can seat up to 16 to 18 groups of four at maximum capacity. Your kind of normal general minimal cafe environment. They also provide catering which I have not had the privilege of experiencing. Give them a try if you're near the Costco and Home Depot area.

food and drinks - i got the lily special and lox toast. both super good and at a very reasonable…read moreprice! i especially loved the ube cream top on my matcha, not too sweet which i appreciate. service - quick and easy and the baristas were very friendly :) ambiance - super cute indoor/outdoor cafe with ample seating, free wifi, and a drinking water station.

I stopped by here to grab some coffee before going to the beach. I wasn't really sure what to get…read moreand wanted to get something that I don't normally get when I'm back home. The barista recommended me a couple of their lattes. I ended up trying the iced haupia latte I got was $9. There is a nice coconut taste before mixing the drink, but after that, the flavor disappeared, and it just tasted like regular coffee. The staff here was so friendly and I did like the overall feel of the shop. They have both indoor and outdoor seating and it looks like a nice spot for getting work done.There are a couple free parking spots by the coffee shop.

Came here around 9am on Saturday. Wasn't too busy, we were able to order right away and find…read moreseating. The place is super comfy with really cute decor. And their staff is super nice! First off, their macadamia ice cream is really really good! Creamy, thick, sooo tasty! We also ordered: Epic Feisty Tacos - 5/5 - comes with three tacos and spicy sauce. The tacos are super tasty and perfectly balanced spicy, savory, tangy flavors. The lemon herb chik'n is also so good, you can't even tell it's vegan. The tortillas are a bit on the crumbly side, but still equally tasty as a taco bowl. Definitely would recommend this dish if you love spicy tacos! Epic journey nachos - 4/5 - the toppings on the nachos taste similar to the feisty tacos. The chips are more like baked tortillas with a crispy exterior and softer center. Journey Classic Crepe and Blueberry macnut crepe - 3/5 - The crepe itself was a bit thick, I'd describe it as more of a pancake than a crepe as crepes should be super thin. Still pretty good though all together, fruity and sweet. Latte with oat milk - 4/5 - a bit on the bitter side but not a bad latte! Asian salad - 4/5 - good salad, vegan meat is well seasoned and everything pairs well together. It wasn't very Asian tasting though, more like a Mexican-Asian fusion salad.

I was originally a bit skeptical about vegan chicken tacos, but these were surprisingly delicious…read more That's saying a lot, coming from a mostly paleo eater! I particularly enjoyed their strawberry shake, which was so refreshing. I noticed that they also have a coffee one, which means I'll need to stop in again next time I'm in Kona. in spite of walking in during a busier time of day, service was quick both while putting in the order and waiting for our food to come out of the kitchen. The decor is a visually fun and engaging mix of greenery and art designed to keep diners feeling cooler in Kona's heat. Both indoor and outdoor seating are available. Even if you're not committed to vegetarian or vegan food, there's a lot to like, especially if you're looking for something light, clean, and sweet.

We ordered green matcha with red bean bingsoo. It was so…read moregood! My husband and I shared the large bowl. We also ordered the Bulgogi panini for our trip back to the mainland. Both the garlic and spicy sauce for dipping was excellent. This place is hopping. A lot of locals and tourists come. I think they opened a second location. This place is a gem!

Four times. We came here four times on our trip. Clover and Mug is insane!!!!…read moreThey serve Certified 100% Kona coffee woop woop. I tried the Caramel latte and Dalgona latte. Both were phenomenal. The Dalgona is sweet but I loved it. Although the coffee is wonderful- the croffles had us floating in bliss. My fave was the strawberries & cream with biscoff & cream coming in at a close second. They are divine!! This location is also really neat because you can sit in the little center, sit on the little tables in the back with an ocean view, or walk a little out to the shore- where we saw dolphins!!!! So much magic. I miss you Clover and Mug!! Best way to start your day in Kona.

5.3 for he gas station fuel shop. The food was being made fresh and we saw a lot of locals and…read moreconstruction workers getting food like the local mocha here. We have the Hawaiian bomb w fresh poke on rice ball and it was delicious for like less than $12 and filling for almost 2 people. Unfortunately, gas during the Iran war now is about 5.90$ here per gallon appropriate for other parts of the world my California now

Poke Nachos are the surprise. Enjoy them. Love them…read more Place is cool. Fresh food to enjoy and prepared with laughter. You can hear them, if they see you. The best preparers know because they see you coming. Enjoy some good food, refreshments and souvenirs when you need. Place is so live. Glad the place is cool.

My kids and I have been here three times in our very short stay at the Kailua Kona Bay Resort! It's…read moreconveniently located and has plenty of parking. The space itself is warm, inviting and not to mention CLEAN! I love me a clean facility. Nothing but ALOHA vibes from the wonderful staff who take care of us every time. My son wanted shaved ice for his 11th birthday and boy, was he in for a treat! Mahalo from our family to the crew at Snow Island!!! We will be coming back soon... maybe even tomorrow.

Very clean and comfortable (A/C blasting). Six small tables inside to seat 12 people, and a handful…read moreof tables outside. I ordered the bulgogi cupbap w/gochujang sauce and cucumber kimchi; as well as kimchi fried rice w/egg. The kimchi fried rice was very small for the price and just okay. The cupbap was good. Decent size portion (half of it was rice). I asked for the gochujang sauce but I got something the color of thousand island. Definitely not what I was expecting. Overall, I'll give it a 4 out of 5.