I've been here a few times since it's close to the hotels I've stayed at in Kona when there on…read morebusiness. On the positive, this place is cleaner than most convenience stores. But the biggest negative is the limited selection. I was at 7-Eleven the day before, and that's the clearest example to me. This store doesn't have my Itoen green tea or my sugarless beef jerky; both of which 7-Eleven had. Again, just a limited selection.

Great service, lots of amenities and good customer service. No complaints. Convenient location and…read moreeasy access.

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.

This place is a dirty establishment. The owner I presume, Mr Patel(Indian guy) is always standing…read moreoutside smoking cigarettes by the gas pumps and the entry way. So you pull in off the highway and he's always there. He dresses in dirty clothes, reeks of smoke and his establishment is a perfect reflection of himself. Dirty and ran down. I'm not sure how this guy moves to Hawaii island straight from India, but something is very off about the entire situation. Mr Patel likes to leer at all the woman tourists in a very sexual manner. I see this guy every day as I live in the area and drive right by him. When I say he's outside every day, it's literally just that. Avoid this business at all cost. I would be cautious about his gasoline as everything looks janky and not well maintained. No good

Patels is a go to for south side island quick stops. They have a little bit of all the necessities,…read more4 gas pumps with standard pricing , very nice staff! I love the auntie that works there but don't know her name. Even when they're busy, they're quick and consistent. Also have choke cold bev's selection and I think a shaved ice machine? This will always be a frequent stop for me, mahalo for what you do guys!

Big storm on the Island this week and the entryway has no mats or signs stating how slippery it is…read more Not only did I slip and fall on my knee, the cashier did not care, and the shopping center management did not care either. And I'm sitting here at home with ice on my bruised and swollen knee. I know they aren't in charge of the prices but they are in charge of their attitudes, which frankly sucked.

Review is based on the gas station only…read more A gas station with solar panels and an ocean view good enough that people occasionally park here just to view the sunset? Yes, this is the Big Island of Hawaii! Gas prices are low too, among the lowest in the Kailua-Kona area. One issue that I have found with most Hawaiian gas station pumps is that they will not remain on auto-lock; you need to keep applying pressure to the fuel dispenser to keep the gas flowing.

Stop was not a minute but a quick one nevertheless. Grabbed some light grub for the drive to the…read morebeach. Service was courteous and quick. Its my second stop here today and definitely wont be my last due to the convenience it affords me.

Been a fan of this place since I first tried it on Maui. The only difference is that this location…read moredoesn't have as big a menu as the one in Kahului. But if you like giant potato wedges that have a fried chicken crust as well as one moist chicken at a moderate price this is the place to go in Kona. Don't let the setting fool you. Yes, it is a convenience store that has a gas station. The main attraction is the chicken. Ordered a 3 piece meal. This came with two drum sticks and a thigh as well as three giant potato wedges. At $10.99 it is typical for the area. If you are a rewards club member, you can get it at $7.99. The only reason I didn't become a member is that I don't live here and can't benefit too much from joining. The service is convenience store / gas station vibe. Just take your order and get you out as quickly as possible. Definitely worth a going to if you are in the area.

Ambiance: If you are shopping at Walmart on Henry Street and…read moredon't find Asian items, must come to this market. Very close to Safeway also. Lots of parking in shopping area. Very clean. Customer service was very helpful in finding some Asian items like fish sauce.

Wanted to make sure we stopped here before we headed back to the airport…read more Usually we shop at the Hilo KTA if we are visiting but even there many of our food favorites from 40 yeas ago are no more. Looked for Franks Foods pupu rockets, lavosh and Kogen, even Atebara Chips but none to be found. I did see Maebo chips and Amano fish cake that are sold in Oahu. Ahhh those years of camping down the beach, Bird Park, Liliuokalani Park are just memories. Even three of our group back then have passed on. I'm glad we lived in Hilo for 6 years after we got married. Those really were the good ol' days.

Paradise mexican store has been the go to place for my every need. They have fresh groceries, fresh…read morebread when it's made. The piñatas and candy bags are perfect for any parties and celebrations. The owner of the store is the most amazing sweet women I have ever met in my life, very knowledgeable and accommodating to your need when your shopping at her store. I highly recommended coming and checking this store out if your in need of authentic Mexican groceries and anything else. The hours are very accommodating.This place is perfect for our community. SHOP LOCAL!!! 10/10

We stopped in on a lark the first time but then decided to make mole and needed dried peppers. They…read moresell them by each I guess, I said three, the guy disappeared and came back with three. If it's per pepper they were good and worth it.

Hidden out of the way little jam everything is so fresh big portions you can make your own…read morecombination plate. I got the salmon, fresh salmon. Steak over some fresh, steamed rice and then discuss several types of the sushi that they had there really really good. Everyone was friendly there the place is really clean. Kitchen is really clean.

Always love stopping at Matsuyamas to pick up food. Better grinds here than at some restaurants…read morenearby so, definitely recommend grabbing some snackage from here. Plus, the employees are really friendly and nice and the store is clean & well stocked, which is great!