Great Customer Service! Amazing crossiant sandwiches!…read more The gelato was great too, but the serving was not consistent. I went there 2 days in a row for gelato. Also, the price listed for a small gelato is $3, but I was told it is $4. Actual prices need to reflect posted prices. 6-22-26 Hoping to find consistency in future visits!

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!

We were so lucky to find this spot during our trip around the island! The taco plate was delicious…read moreand filling. Drinks were spectacular too! The limeade was refreshing and the chai is a custom blend by the owners. The owner was friendly and we had a lovely time chatting. There is some outdoor seating available if needed! This food truck is tucked away a little bit, but just follow the signs and park on the street nearby. Casual, make sure to dress for the weather.

If you have ever heard the term "hidden gem", that perfectly describes Saucy Mama's food truck. The…read morefood truck is located about 17 miles south of Hilo airport in Mountain View on the Big Island in Hawaii. Use your GPS map and you will find the hidden gem. The truck is located off the street in a stationary position behind a chain-linked fence. "It doesn't move except during an earthquake", according to Rachel, the friendly, smiling, lovely woman who owns the business. Rachel makes all her food from scratch and her food menu changes each day, except for two main items that you can see in the images: Kalua Pork Taco Plate and African Peanut soup. My tacos were piled high with meat and the raspberry chipotle sauce on the Kalua Pork taco gave it a delicious tropical island twist. My plate consisted of one Kalua pork taco and one chicken taco that was covered in a pineapple chutney that I loved. The Hapa rice (a mixture of white and brown rice) was provided with Rachel's "Awesome Sauce". I mixed the Awesome Sauce into the rice and loved every bite. I also bought the African Peanut soup and let my brother-in-law taste it before me. He took his first spoonful, looked at me and said, "wow!". He took four more spoonfuls and followed each one with another "wow!". I brought a second portion home and everyone who tried it, including me, had the same "wow" reaction. Without hesitation, I suggest you try the taco plate and peanut soup (unless you have a peanut allergy). If you are not a fan of cilantro, let Rachel know since some items have cilantro on (or in) them. Since this is a food truck, and the 4 to 6 food item menu changes daily, you never know what items will be on the menu when you visit. I think you will find something delicious no matter when you visit. My brother-in-law had the spaghetti bowl and raved about how great the sauce tasted. It was a very large portion so his wife got to taste it at home and she also said it tasted great! I also bought 3 of the four 16 ounce soups being served that day: a Thai dish called Jok with shrimp, a meatless taco soup, and a creamy chicken and mushroom soup. All were yummy as stated by all the relatives with whom I shared the soups. Lastly, I bought two limeades, one of which included a blended cucumber, adding an extra layer of flavor to the already delicious, refreshing drink. There is so much to try at Saucy Mama's that I may need to return before I head back home to the mainland. The truck is open for business only Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM, so be sure to visit only on one of those three days. Did I mention that on the Yelp Top 100 Food Trucks list updated in July, 2025, Saucy Mama's was ranked 38. There are thousands of food trucks all over the United States so to be ranked 38 is quite a distinguished honor! Congratulations, Rachel!!

I was quite disappointed when I opened the "spicy" goat cheese. The strongest smell/taste was onion…read moreor chives or some similar spice. I was expecting chile. Speaking as one who does not digest or enjoy onion or garlic I would think that the label would have mentioned the actual ingredients. I thought that was a requirement on all food labels? It would be a good idea to list the actual spices used on the label.

Hands down best goat cheese I've ever had. I love to share it with other people and all of the…read moreflavors are consistent and phenomenal I've had goat cheeses from all over none arr as flavorful as these

Wether it's the Soursop fish or the Oyster Mushrooms this restaurant will suprise you with…read moreintensely delicious food. Quick service is always a plus so I make it a point to eat here at least once a week! Follow the schedule on their Instagram and see where they're going to be today. Maku'u market on Sunday has a nice ambiance, there's nothing like great vegan food from cool people.

Delicious food! Made my vacation extra special! We met Jasiri at the Saturday market in Kaimu…read more While we weren't hungry at the time, we grabbed his card as we are always looking for good vegan food. He sent us his menu details and we ordered several items: Bigz Kebab, spring rolls, loaded nacho fries, and the "chicken" katsu. Good sized portions, good value for the money, great flavors...and we are enjoying the leftovers! We will definitely buy again! If you are looking for great vegan options in the area, I highly recommend Jasiri's food!

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.

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.

I was so excited to find this Filipino store during our July 2026 trip to Maui and learned through…read morea Yelp search that they serve a personal favorite, halo-halo, a frozen dessert with shaved ice, evaporated milk, ube ice cream, sweet coconut strings, sweet red beans, and sugar palm fruit. Although it did not have the customary sweet banana, mashed sweet potatoes, and sweet jackfruit (thus the one star downgrade from a 5 star) my taste buds remember from having it in a Max chicken restaurant during my trip to the Manila from years ago, I was in heaven! The store also had traditional Filipino snacks i.e. puto, sapin sapin, ensaymada and other local yummy cakes, and a whole lot of Filipino grocery items. The store is small, aisles a bit tight, not well lit inside, parking is free at the back, and customer service was friendly and courteous! Mahalo!

Cute little store with things I have a hard time finding things I can't find in other stores. They…read morealways have sky flakes crackers so I stop here to get a few containers every few months for my mom. I recently saw the trending mango and I think peach ice cream that looks like the fruit. They sometimes have the Jesse's Pianono rolls. Yum. The staff is always so friendly and helpful.

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!!!

Excellent, yummy HONEY ever!!! Love their tropical honey. Love the view and all the farm animals !…read moreSo much beauty here but so much work to do on a farm!

From the owner: Coleman Farms Hawaii is located in Mountain View on the Big Island of Hawaii. Situated at 2000 feet…read moreelevation on 5 acres, on the Volcano slope of Mauna Loa. Coleman Farms Hawaii strives to produce the Highest quality Coffee, Tea and Honey that is 100% Hawaiian. We want people to know us and the high quality products we strive to produce. Started by Josh and Erin Coleman, we started our family farm with raising our baby boy and managing a farm we want to set ourselves apart, to be self sustainable, produce quality products and to open our doors for more people learn and enjoy the hard work we have put into the farm.

They have the best onion rings in the big island. Fast friendly and great burgers. Price also…read moredecent, freshly grilled burger with onion rings finds $9.95

Blackened Ono sandwich Not good at all, fish fillet was…read moreless than a half inch thick. Burger was just a thin piece Ono, 1 piece lettuce, a piece of sliced onion and cheap bun. It used to be alot better before, nice fresh thick slice of Ono and a sesame seed bun.