An Amazing Kona Coffee Experience…read more Greenwell Farms was one of the highlights of our Big Island trip! This is a coffee farm and tour experience, so just to clarify, they do not serve food here. The experience is focused on learning about how Kona coffee is grown and processed, touring the farm, and sampling their coffees. Our tour was about an hour, and we had such an amazing time. Our guide was a woman whose name I believe was Leilani (possibly Lenny or Lee), and she was absolutely adorable -- especially walking around in her cowboy boots! She was knowledgeable, friendly, and made the whole experience really enjoyable. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone who visits. Because of a major storm in May, the farm had suffered significant damage, including losing a bridge, so we received a modified tour. Even with the changes, we learned so much about the coffee-growing and production process, and it was fascinating to see everything firsthand. Hearing about the damage they experienced also gave us an even greater appreciation for the farm and what they've been working through. The tour is outdoors and seems appropriate for a wide range of ages. We happened to have a cloudy morning, so the weather was perfect for walking around the farm without getting too hot. Parking was easy and available right on site. A little tip: Wear comfortable sneakers and make sure you have good balance. There are some areas of the farm with gentle inclines and declines, so it's not completely flat. Since the bridge was out, there was also less walking than there normally would be. And of course, the coffee sampling was such a fun part of the experience! If you're visiting the Big Island and want to learn more about authentic Kona coffee rather than just buying a bag at a store, I highly recommend putting Greenwell Farms on your itinerary. We're so glad we went. It was educational, relaxed, beautiful, and genuinely fun -- and our guide made it that much more memorable. Mahalo to the Greenwell Farms team for such a wonderful experience!

Great tour for FREE! Arrive early and be patient, if there isn't room on the tour when you arrive,…read morethey will get you on the next tour. Sip on free samples while you wait or check out merchandise to purchase and support. Do NOT wander as it's an actual working farm with moving machines and vehicles. Stay off roads and watch for moving vehicles. Be cautious of signs and closed off areas. Wear comfortable and safe shoes. It's all walking on uneven dirt and rock. Sunblock, hat, and sunglasses as you are outside the whole time. They provide free umbrellas to borrow during the tour, but they can block views of others on the tour and can become unintentionally obnoxious and rude, and cause potential eye injury hazards. Your guides are great and share so much history on the farm, the trees and plants, the island, the coffee, and the family. Be sure to TIP generously and listen to them QUIETLY and intently. Check website for times and dates.

Great location. Great tours and presentations. Great coffee. We spent four hours enjoying the…read moreview, the vegatation, the presentations and the coffee. Even my teenage grandson loved it! Highly recommend it.

I booked this tour for my husband birthday and he loved it…read more First of all, the location is amazing with incredible view of the ocean! The whole property is just stunning! It was a wonderful experience where they showed you the whole process of making coffee from picking the coffee bean and ready for sale. Also got to try all different kinds of coffee, which was the best part! There is also a gift shop where of course had to buy coffee. The tour guide Ben was very knowledgeable and friendly and just awesome!

I just lost my cat, and I went to this random gelato place and the staff really made my day. Good…read moregelato, good people, go check it out. Idk about the Waimea location, I've heard mid things, but the Waikoloa one is killer.

Stopped by after snorkeling and the gelato was amazing! Loved the macadamia nuts flavor, and the…read moreTahitian vanilla bean was also great. Service was friendly & fast. They're cashless and accept card/contactless payments. There were plenty of tables & seats inside, and parking was easy and convenient.

What a gem that's flung far from Kona, in the middle of nowhere off the side of Highway 11. It's…read moregot this old Hawaii meets Japanese comfort food charm that evokes a wistful presence from yesteryear. There's something about a flower being pinned to your hair as you're seated to eating a bowl of saimin as Unchained Melody plays in the background that brings a nostalgic smile to your face and makes you feel right at home. Oh - and if you ask the server what's in the Kona Beef Curry Stew... it's beef and curry. Ha. Tellin' them city folk like it is.

We tried out this legendary Japanese Hawaiian diner near the end of our trip. It is literally like…read morea slice out of history! Not to be missed! They have a TV showing historical clips of the Japanese immigrants who moved to Hawaii. We learned so much just dining there! The servers were very nice and friendly. They even offer free, hot green tea. It wasn't crowded when we went there for lunch. The server said we could order from the dinner menu too. The restaurant is decorated with a bunch of old family photos. It's not a fancy food location, but a place that is in the locals' hearts. Also, it's not standard Japanese American food, so don't come in looking for rolls and such! Instead, they serve fresh, perfectly prepared Japanese food with a Hawaiian twist, favorites like saimin and shrimp tempura. The large saimin ($16.17) was delicious and really hit the spot. Toppings were Spam, eggs, and veggies. Simple, but tasty! Shrimp tempura appetizer ($14.85) was a pretty large sized dish. The pieces have a lot of crunchy batter and the kids loved it. It was a bit greasy, but that's to be expected. DH got a Oyako Donburi with sashimi ($21.93). Wow, the sashimi was truly amazing! So tender, it just melts in your mouth. The eggs were cooked with bamboo pieces which kinda threw DH off. I liked them, but DH would've preferred it without. The flavor is sweet/salty and pretty mild. It came with miso soup and some pickles. Parking is right in the front and backs into the main road. It can be spicy getting out if traffic is heavy. They don't have a lot of bathrooms, so there might be a wait. Those are the downsides. Otherwise, a wonderful local place to eat!

HiCo is a super cute coffee shop I Kealakekua. There is a good sized parking lot and even a drive…read morethrough. We went at about 10:00 on a Wednesday morning and lucked out with the last parking spot. They have a cute outdoor seating area as well as tables inside. The place was busy with people on their laptops and families enjoying their morning coffee and snacks. We got haupia latte and a brown sugar latte. They asked if we wanted it hot or cold and we both chose cold. They also have hats, t shirts, jackets with their logo on it. The t shirts were nice but kinda pricey at $35.00. Service was quick and really no complaints. Would definitely recommend this place if you're in Kona.

Limited food options, but good food options. Always great staff here and calm atmosphere. Inside…read moreand outside seating. Love that there is a drive thru.

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...

Stopped by this place because it's one of the only shaved ice places opening a Tuesday. I got the…read morematcha blueberry shaved ice with sweet milk. And when I tell you it's one of the BEST shaved ice I have had...it truly was! The staff were friendly and fast at bringing it out. You get to eat at a really nice view point as well. I enjoyed watching the chickens and friendly cat in the area as well. I only got one, but I hope I can make it out again to try other flavors before my vacation ends!

Certified broke da mouth! Auntie that run this food truck…read moreshowed all the aloha and let me do a half/half combo plate bc I couldn't decide between the tempura and ahi katsu plate. Tempura was so crisp and ono. Ahi was so fresh and good, the way only Hawaii can do it. I was a dummy and also forgot to get a drink before getting charged for my meal (I believe the minimum for a card is $5?) and auntie said no worries, on the house. 5/5 all around, highly recommend.