The review will be as dry as the cake It looked nice, but I…read morefeel like there shouldn't be a warning on the box already implying if something is wrong with the cake, it's you not the bakery.. it was incredibly dry, and disappointing. I wanted a flavored gender reveal cake and we weren't allowed to pick anything flavor of cake other than vanilla, which I can understand for the frosting it's easier to color a vanilla frosting. But cake? Nothing else ? Not even Haupia ? I've baked cakes for years. I wanted another local bakery to do this surprise for us and such a disappointment, clearly over baked and done the day before. Wasn't fresh. For the price it was a huge miss. Frosting was nice. And yes sadly we will finish the $80 6 " inch around Vanilla on vanilla cake with Ube ice cream. Highly recommend.

This bake shop is attached to a gelato place. There was a small display case of baked goods with a…read morevariety of tempting sweets and my dear brother bought almost half of the items that were encased. In the meantime, I ordered 3 specialty drinks: toasted coconut hot chocolate, chocolate chai latte, Mauka Trail mocha (with non-dairy Mac nut milk), and a Kona Coffee & chocolate gelato milk shake. Every beverage was delicious! The young lady, who made them was very sweet, friendly, and soft spoken. The young lady helping my brother with the sweets was also very nice & friendly. The interior was really cute with a section dedicated to keiki (children). There were tables and a seating area with couches and a little gift shop displaying colorful artwork by local artists all illuminated by interesting lighting. We definitely want to return before we leave to try their gelato. But, we will also pick up more desserts because their baked goods were truly scrumptious, which included Lilikoi pie, flourless chocolate cake, a variety of cannolis, cookies, and Ricotta pound cake. We were on a sugar high but that's vacation in Hawaii for you! Aloha!

Hands down the best quiche I've ever had. Usually I find them too gummy and dense, but this quiche…read morewas light and bouncy, almost the texture of a Korean steamed egg. The vibe inside is really lively, from grandma's playing solitaire on their iPad to couples with dogs, Kaya's feels like a local staple. It also helps that they open earlier than many other shops :)

One of the best vegan cafes in Kona. Worth the little drive out of town…read more.. My FAVE is the bean burger..... my sis loves their quiche...

Got there a little before 10am and she was already set up! Bought two passion fruit loaves, one to…read moreeat fresh and one to take home :) don't skip on the steamed buns either, the curry beef bun was soooo good. Reminded me of a Japan konbini bun

Stopped here yesterday on our way to see the 44th Kilauea eruption. She makes the best Char Sui…read moreManapua I have ever had. The cinnamon sweet bread was amazing as well. I plan to go back again today to try everything she makes.

Fantastic food! Even better service!! If I lived in the island, I'd be there DAILY!! The Mochi…read moredonuts are and the bacon and cheese tart is BEYOND!!

Love their malasadas - fleshly baked every morning and reasonably priced!…read more I would definitely go back over and over again...

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.

Nice little cafe with great Kona coffee selections, baked goodies, and sandwiches. There is an…read moreindoor dining room and patio tables out on a lanai overlooking the mountain and the ocean off in the distance. Nice for those who want a great view. Staff is nice. Rest room was out of order, which can make it tough as it's a coffee place lol. No big meals to be had here, but good for a light breakfast or lunch or to pick up some sweet treats and coffee, chais, lattes.

Where do I even begin?! This was seriously a highlight of the Big Island! Not only is the concept…read moresuper cute, but the food was AMAZING. We had a hard time even picking what to get, as there were so many delicious options and they were still warm when we got there early in the day. We shared a ham and cheese bread and a macadamia nut brownie. Both were SO GOOD and I love how adorable the baking stand is. I really appreciated that it was easy (honor system paying) and that it was set up as a quick pick up and go. Honestly, the cute bread stand was a highlight of my trip and I'll be sure to go back when we visit the Kona side of the island again.

We love your bakery stand! My husband and I have been stopping there for years now. When we learn…read morewe are going to Kona it is one of the things we first think about doing. We were sad to find out you are closing it down. You will be greatly missed!

KTA Express, you're a lifesaver!…read more I came to the KTA Express store twice in recent weeks, and this store/supermarket totally saved me from having to drive back in town (Kailua-Kona) to buy something I sorely needed. I was working at a local bank next door doing some lock work when I realized I needed a few 9-volt batteries to fix something. Being that I was traveling, and did not have access to all my normal gear, I asked the bank people where was the nearest store? Originally I was worried that I might have to drive all the way back to Kailua-Kona to get what I needed, but luckily KTA had a store in Kealakekua. Walked over to the KTA store, as it was just a hop, skip, & jump away from the local bank (where I was working). Got what I needed, and time & resources were saved that day! Last week Thursday I found myself back in Kealakekua working at a credit union this time. No, I didn't need anything in particular for the credit union this time, but after finishing the job at the credit union, the KTA store was very convenient for me to get some drinks & some grub. Apparently the KTA Express has a vendor - L&L Drive-In that does pre-made - ready to eat bentos. Some of the items looked pretty good, so I decided to give it a shot & picked up a mini BBQ Chicken & Noodle Bento. The mini bento was pretty tasty, and best part of it all is that I didn't have to go far to get my lunch grub. KTA Express in Kealakekua, you're a lifesaver! Lol!

DAY 5 of Vacation - This local market was located down the street from a restaurant we just dined…read moreat. We needed more hygiene products and travel items. Parking: They have a small parking lot. Very easy to find. Free parking. This was a large market. It had everything a grocery store provided, but products were a bit more expensive than usual. I walked around and noticed there were fresh fruits in their grocery section. They also had fun snacks in the freezer section. We found everything we needed to restock for the rest of our trip.

Not only was the food great and views beautiful, but there were also delightful geckos everywhere…read moreand the server provided a cup of jam for them to eat! Very cute, totally worth a stop!

We all really enjoyed our meal at Coffee Shack! The food was fresh and delicious! Our waitress…read morewas great and friendly! There's also an amazing view from this restaurant and we all took photos. A few of us picked up a souvenir at a reasonable price. I purchased an oversized coffee mug for $11! I got the special...banana macadamia nut french toast with a vanilla drizzle. Large portion and delicious! Others at my table enjoyed fruit in a papaya half and an omelet. Everyone in my party enjoyed their meal! Bathrooms - unisex; two individual bathrooms Parking - spots out front and a tight lot on the side of the restaurant

Really good cheesecake and friendly people . I was initially put off by the poke cheesecake, but…read moreWOW. So good .

We were exploring the Kona Street Fair today and was pleasantly surprised to find the booth of the…read more2016 Cream of the Crop winner in the dessert category. As we were visiting the various coffee farms around Kona, we learned that the "Cream of the Crop" coffee competition had just taken place the day before. Rob and Lori were very friendly at their busy booth and offered us samples of their different cheesecakes. Although we tried and enjoyed the contest winner (a Kona coffee type cheesecake), we ended up buying the Salted Caramel cheesecake to enjoy while wandering the street fair.