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!

Came by again, ordered the same bulgogi panini which was great…read more Also tried the lilikoi ade which was alright. My friend had the mango ade which wasn't that good. Lilikoi was better but maybe not worth the money. Seating is all outside and in the middle of the day it's HOT. So be prepared to take your food home or enjoy the heat.

Small shop for ice cream (tropical dreams local brand), shave ice and coffee drinks. Less busy…read moretouristy area. Nice view of ocean with plenty open seats and tables to hide from the hot sun! Refreshing after walking around on a hot Hawaii day. Employee was nice and offered samples. Ordered one scoop and was able to have 2 different flavors. I really did enjoy the creamy local brand of ice cream offered! Very generous portion of costing about $6 (with a waffle cone).

As far as the visit to this shop went, no complaints. We each got a scoop of hard ice cream for…read moreabout $5 each and enjoyed the flavors. There is no frills here which is fine, and one thing I didn't take into account with my review... Shame on the building owner that leases out these storefronts. The place is a mess and the shop-owners deserve a little more than this.

Loved the decor and design of the space. Very well thought!…read more The food was great! The Aloha Crush Smoothie bowl was very filling. I decided to stop halfway through my Turkey Waffle Sandwich (which was delicious and will definitely finish off when I have room) to help my kid finish her smoothie bowl since it was melting. The granola was so good and smoothie was yum. After drinking the Refresher, I took the tons of fruit in the drink and piled it on top of the smoothie bowl. Definitely a hack I'm gonna have to repeat. So much fresh fruit in the refresher! I had the Kona Coffee Shake. It's like a sweet mocha latte. Will definitely finish my turkey waffle sandwich later! My kids loved the 3 cheese flatbread. Hubby said Turkey BLT was good. Will be eating the monkey bread and ube cheese rolls later for dessert.

This is a lovely bakery and cafe definitely worth visiting if you're on the Kona side of the…read moreisland. It's also very popular. We arrived literally 3 minutes after they opened on a Wednesday and there was already a decent-sized line to order. By the time we left later on, the parking lot was full. Definitely worth it though! Between the 4 of us we tried the breakfast croissant, salmon open toast, arise bowl, chocolate chiffon cake, and hot and iced mac nut lattes. We all loved what we ordered. I personally had the breakfast croissant and it was easily one of my favorite breakfast sandwiches I've ever had. It was so delicious! I also sampled the chocolate chiffon cake and it was really delightful. If I'm ever back on the Big Island, I guarantee that I will be making a stop at Arise for breakfast!

We found Hungry Honu tucked back off the main strip in Kona and it was such a great breakfast find…read more My husband and I shared the Cousin's BAT on focaccia and it was seriously so good. The focaccia was delicious and their housemade ranch was absolutely killer. I also got the Colada smoothie, which was super refreshing and perfect for the morning. Definitely a spot worth checking out if you're in Kona and want a tasty breakfast a little away from the main crowds.

Chicken salad sandwich and smoothies were teh bomb, and adorable outside seating. Would 100% go…read moreagain!! edit to add: I forgot to mention, the staff were very lovely and friendly to our weirdo little family with a rambuctious toddler.

Cafe in King Kamehameha courtyard is a fantastic pickup spot before leaving the hotel!…read more I've come here several times for coffee prior to leaving the hotel and thoroughly enjoy the service, coffee, and food. Their regular coffee, ube matcha, espresso drinks were all solid. Food choices have good enough variety and service is great.

This is a nice coffee place which opens really early and has a good selection of coffees and…read moresandwiches and pastries. Prices are reasonable, conveniently located inside courtyard by Marriott hotel premises . I tried their ube latte during my recent Hawaii visit and really liked it. Will Recommend!

I am OBSESSED with the Kona Sunset. Ate it like 5 times and am now off the island and dreaming…read moreabout it. Everyone was super nice too.

Hawaiian shave ice is always top-tier, especially with the fresh tropical flavors. We stopped by…read moreGecko Girls twice during our trip because it was so good. The shave ice was delicious both times, and the butter mochi was more fresh on one visit compared to the other. If you're in the area, it's definitely worth stopping by for a refreshing treat.

This place is located in a strip mall. You order at the counter. There aren't any tables inside but…read morethere are some tables outside underneath a shade. Only one party at a time fits inside the location. We ordered the #4 Makapuno which has ube, coconut and snow cap. The medium one is $12 and it is big enough for two people. They ask you which flavored ice cream you want. They give you enough ice cream. It was good but it just needed more syrup. 8/10 Parking can be a bit tricky. We parked for free at St Michael's church nearby on a Monday afternoon. Public Parking nearby costs $15 an hour or $55 a day in that area. Some places do validate.

Squeeze into this tiny shop for big flavor. The house recipe coconut was the best - good, fresh…read moretaste, but there are multiple nondairy options that I didn't get to try this time. Since I've discovered that dairy doesn't agree with me, this is brilliant! It's on my list for the next time I'm in town! The shop's artwork is fun, clever, and locally made too. The owner spent time chatting with us about his idea for what's next. Anyone who needs dairy free options or is curious about the owner's next take on reknowned art has to stop by this place for a real ono treat!

This place is so cute!! From the pink decor to the special drinks named after celebs.. I'm…read moreobsessed. They have a wide selection of drinks and a bunch of pastries that looked amazing as well. Service was friendly and we all enjoyed our drinks. Will definitely be back!

I really liked the blended white chocolate Mac nut coffee! The shaken espresso was good too!…read moreService was friendly & efficient. The store is decked out in pink, they have a small play area for kids & a good amount of seating. They had a bunch of goodies available too like bagel sandwiches, pastries, local made candies, dehydrated fruits (ie lemon slices), hawaiian Chex mix, etc.