My wife and I stopped by Hirano Store around 10:00 a.m. on a Thursday morning to grab a quick bite…read more We picked up a bowl of chili (without rice) and a bowl of mac salad. Since both items we ordered had been prepared beforehand and didn't require additional cooking, our order was ready in about three minutes. Overall, I thought the chili was just ok. Although all the ingredients in the chili were properly cooked, the chili as a whole lacked depth of flavor. Additionally, when I opened the container, there was an unappetizing amount of oil that had pooled to the top. I am not used to seeing olives and mushrooms mixed into chili, but these additions added some more texture to the chili. The mac salad was a big miss for me. I thought the macaroni was slightly overcooked, the salad lacked salt, and there was just too much mayo mixed in. I'm genuinely curious if I ordered all the wrong items, because other folks seem to really enjoy food from Hirano Store. Based off of my single experience today, I probably wouldn't go out of my way to visit Hirano Store again.

Yeahhh so good!!! Everyone said to get the chili with the Mac salad and/or mayo, and they were not…read morewrong. I had never had chili w olives and mushrooms but it was pretty dang good!! The loco moco was a great deal for all the food, but the patties could've been better.

What a cool shopping experience here in this area at the site of the Volcanoes National Park!…read more They have all you need to hang out for a few days or longer! Friendly service and great prices I thought!

We were out in the community and came across Kīlauea General Store, and it ended up being way more…read morethan just a quick stop. It had that small-town feel where you walk in and instantly feel welcomed, like you've been there before. We grabbed what we needed, but what stood out was the aloha spirit--real, not forced. The kind that reminds you why places like this matter, especially when you're out there trying to help and stay grounded at the same time. The hospitality hit different. Conversations turned into connections, and before we knew it, we were getting names of people in the area who could use a hand. That's the kind of place this is--it doesn't just serve the community, it is the community. Left with supplies, but more importantly, left with purpose and a deeper respect for the people holding it all together.

I had my tires rotated and balanced and am very happy with the way my car handles now. Pat was…read moreawesome - friendly and informative. I had scheduled an appointment and when I arrived they were very prompt with the service. I had my car back in an hour. I was also impressed with how neat and clean the shop is. I will definitely have my car serviced there again as they also seemed very fair with their rates. Great shop. Thanks, Pat!

Kea'au Service Station is simply the BEST in East Hawai'i. Pat is the man, and his entire team is…read moresolid. They are honest, work fast, follow-up, and have been so helpful to my entire 'Ohana over the years. HIGHLY RECOMMEND KEA'AU SERVICE STATION in Kurtistown! MAHALO NUI

The lady, the BIG one was sooooo rude. This is the only store close to the National Park but it…read moreshould be avoided at all costs. Went in to purchase a drink and some soap and stayed in the parking lot for a couple minutes after the purchase. The BIG lady (she can't be missed) came out extremely hostile and territorial like a dog asking why we were parked there after we had purchased something. We informed her we had just purchased something and were collecting ourselves before hitting the road. I informed her we could leave if it bothered her. Her attitude and emotional regulation were so poor, she quickly escalated and started threatening to call the police because it was "private property" after I told her she could have just calmly told us paying customers to leave. She proceeded to insult me and called me a bitch after I did not allow her to disrespect me. Anyway, she wasn't very aloha to say the least. I can't imagine how she treats other employees. Sending her aloha

The Volcano Store is a locally owned convenience store servicing Park goers and local residents of…read moreVolcano. The building is old Hawaiian and interesting. The offering of local tropical flowers may be the best part of their inventory. They are beautiful and inexpensive. Inside, the inventory is lacking and pricy. The aisles are tight and with some shelves half empty. They have a decent, but pricy, selection of wine, spirits and beer. Then there is a limited selection of various household needs. I have never found what I was looking for on two visits. The staff is friendly. And the place has a lot of good character. But they need to ramp up the inventory.

Good location and the employees are always friendly and helpful. They are open late which make a…read moregreat choice and only choice.

This is the general gas station on the island. They are perfect for fuel, car snacks and drinks…read more Staff is friendly and the service is quick for island time.

Keith is very busy. Best make an appointment to have your car check on. He will know what is wrong…read morewith the proper diagnosis.

Descent value and service in inner Hilo, so convenient location just off loop highway.read more

It was chilly and we are both restless after visiting the black sand beach. And since we are…read moreheading back on the volcano park for the 2nd time around which is almost an hour drive we both need to freshen up - a cup of coffee and a soda will be a great help. Woodland Center is available to fill up our needs at that time. Bandit got a hot coffee and I got soda. Basically it is a gas station with a convenient store where you can buy something along the road. They even got ramen cup noodles and some Filipino treats. For sure they have something to offer for anybody. Staffs are just okay. The convenient store aren't that busy and the gas station are flowing moderately. Mahalo for reading and happy juandering fellow yeeps!

Great selection of bentos and snacks. Employees are always friendly. Service is fast, in and out!!!read more

This place is like a mini mart with a secret take out window in the back corner. We ordered the…read moreGalbi plate and smoked chicken sandwich. The Galbi plate is legit here. Good portion. Good flavor. Tender meat. We grabbed some drinks for the AirBnB and it made the perfect low budget dinner.

Solid 4.5. Unassuming kitchen towards the back of the convenience store, this place pumps out your…read morefavorite local grinds at an affordable price. The wait time is a little long and there were only 3 folding chairs for available seating, but honestly well worth the wait. You can also order ahead online BUT it seems like you can only do so for the next day, don't expect same day online order. We got the fried chicken drumettes with Korean dipping sauce and the kalbi plate; both were absolutely great. Chicken was crispy and moist, the kalbi was well marinated. If you're getting the tossed salad option, get the poppy seed dressing, trust me. Oh and upgrade to fried rice! The Mac salad was alright, but beware huge chunks of potato. Affordable options for build your own sandwiches either hot or cold, as well as your usuals like burgers and fries. Order with the back kitchen, pay up front.

Frrrrrrried chicken at a gas station/convenience store? Yup! Das right gangies....one of da best…read morekept secrets on the neighbor islands! I first discovered Minit Stop on Maui, as my coworker told me about Minit Stop, and how good the Frrrrrrried Chicken was at this convenience store. Fast forward to the Big Island, and one day while I was driving out to Kapa'au, I noticed a Minit Stop and the way. Since then, several Minit stops have popped up all over the Big Island, and the Minit Stop I went to in Hilo (most recently), I must stay this convenience store was quite spacious, and beautiful. Located just across the street from the KTA Super Store along Puainako, you can easily find this Minit Stop. The Minit Stop convenience store has your standard stuffs like - drinks, fast food & snacks, toiletries and of course their FAMOUS Frrrrrrried Chicken! Stopped in for a 3 piece box, where you get a drumstick & two thighs. With the 3 piece box, you also get some giant deep fried potato wedges. What can say about da grub? For fast food Frrrrrrried Chicken, I list them up there with my favorites like - Popeye's, Pioneer Chicken, Zippy's, & Vons Chicken. Minit Stop version can rival a lot of fast food Chicken joints, as their Frrrrrrried Chicken was on point. Service here was fast & friendly. One thing on my end (which I dropped the ball on) was not requesting for some napkins, & a few packets of ketchup for my potato wedges. Lol! In da mood for Frrrrrrried Chicken? Give Minit Stop a try!

Please train your cashiers to have better customer service, didn't give me enough time to put in my…read morecode and didn't bother to apologize. This was at 7:30am on 12/18/25. Cashier was wearing a mask and was not nice. Chicken is great, wish there was better customer service.

Was have car problems and I needed to pull in somewhere safe to look under my hood. Lights went out…read moreright as I got there and the girl working did not care. She just wanted to go home and was not concerned about my safety or anything other than getting off work. Not cool

Awesome place for gas they have the best employees amongst the best id have to say Amanda Oana…read moreChing nice white girl always smiling