New favorite lunch place in Hilo and I'm not even a vegetarian. Fresh tasty food. Great atmosphere. Awesome friendly and courteous staff. To be honest I've been here three times in one week! The Greek salad is delish and fuels you up! The avocado loaded toast also off the hook...street tacos are filling and yummy if you can handle spicy. for drinks the coconut limeade or lilikoi lemonade are refreshing. Can't wait for them to craft a kids menu! Love, love this place. Keep up the great work Vibe! read more

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There's indoor dining, outside dining, variety of vegan and vegetarian dishes that mimic meat quite well, diverse yummy drinks from non-alcoholic to some really cool alcoholic drinks if you check their Instagram, all day breakfast, and a clean bathroom. Service has also been good for me thus far, every server we've met have been very kind and hospitable. Also did notice that the servers do take the time to wipe down and clean the indoor and outdoor seating areas with a ever spring cleansing spray. Outside dining is bound to be noisy because it's on the highway where many eighteen-wheelers pass by so just forewarning. I'm sure they wash their flatware well but since it's a pandemic still, I bring my own utensils from home so I might recommend that. I usually order a mushroom Swiss burger or caprese pizza. The pizzas are quite filling, definitely recommend. Id also recommend the lilikoi lemonade. read more

Had nachos as an appetizer and the special steak fajitas (no meat). Ot was all delicious with great vibes. Will definitely come back next time I'm in Hilo. read more

Vibe Cafe - Live music and cool atmosphere - Cafes Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

Yummy vegan grinds! Yummy music at dinner time! Try the burgers. Particularly delicious is the Bacon blue burger. Jackfruit pulled pork tacos are spectacular. Always some specials on the board. So many healthy options and a friendly staff as well. read more

Vibe Cafe - Bacon Blue Burger - Cafes Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

Wow! This is my new favorite restaurant in Hilo and I'm not even vegetarian! Had the Bacon blue burger and it was amazing. The patty on it was best meat alternative patty I've ever had and it was packed with flavor. My wife had the BLTA salad and it was just as good. To boot we got the chili-rose lemonade which was spicy and very unique. Pregnant wife is a huge fan as well! We plan on coming back often read more

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Great place !!! Coffee was great!! Loved it. If you are looking for a NO STARBUCKS place you got it!!!! read more

Vibe Cafe - Great place and vibes - Cafes Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

The location is going to be great once the dispensary opens!! One stop shopping - get your greens, grab some papers then eat a vegan CBD donut and some avo toast on your way out! My favorite menu item so far is the lavender latte and the carrot cake bowl! Thank you for bringing such a happy vibe to Hilo ~ read more

Vibe Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

This cafe has all vegetarian or vegan food. Loved the hipster atmosphere with lots of plants and interesting wall decor. The lavender latte was delicious. Jackfruit nachos were also really good though pretty spicy! The fried rice was good but I think the tofu scramble could've used a little more flavor. Overall it was a pleasant experience and I would go back if you want a healthier alternative for breakfast. read more

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Cool, hip, healthy spot at the edge of the newest wave of Hilo spots. The decor rocks and certainly is the most modern in town - but still manages to feel welcoming and approachable. Brought my veg dad here while he was visiting and we had great food - he got the Nasty burger and I got the enchiladas with jackfruit. Vegan-ness aside (I'm an omnivore): this was the best Mexican food I've had on the island. My dad gave his burger a 10/10 and we had a great chat with the owner. We will be back! read more

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Great place for a quick lunch break or lounging leisurely. Stopped by for the first time today and was delighted by the healthy and creative menu, the industrial modern aesthetics, and the good Vibes of the staff. The lychee lemonade and green curry are rockin' and I will definitely be revisiting this gem. read more

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This place was amazing. I've been trying to eat healthier lately and this place will make it much easier. The food was so delicious and the Vibe was awesome! So happy you've opened, I'll definitely be back! read more

It's a bit loud inside when it's busy, but the aesthetic is wonderful - modern and artistic, and truly does give such a great vibe. The employees were kind and attentive. There's also lots of available parking. My husband and I dropped by to grab a quick coffee and we were greeted at the door, given menus and an explanation on how to order, and two cups of ice water while we waited. My husband got the mocha latte and I ordered the lavender latte. Lavender lattes are my favorite and even while I was living on Oahu, that flavor is hard to come by. There's a risk of not putting enough or too much of the flavor. Not everyone prefers the strong floral scent. Luckily I do, and I appreciated the lavender even while drinking from a lidded cup. My husband wasn't very impressed with his latte, but I don't fault Vibe for that. His favorite go-to coffee beverages are usually sweet ones, so it probably literally wasn't his cup of joe. We have yet to try their food but we'll definitely be back for it when we have more time to dine in. I'd also like to try their kratom drinks, which I think is a pretty unique menu item. read more

Pretty good spot for vegan food. Prices are expensive and food is okay. If you're hungry, I would give it a shot. Their daily specials are decent, but they tend to run out of products. read more

Firs time to this place I had loco moco my wife had poke bowl. The service was awesome and the food was super delicious! ....oh yeah and killer avocado toast! read more

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Coffee is amazing. Decor is cool. Food is great. Ambiance is inviting and the music is cool. Staff are all friendly. A win ALL around. This is the first place in Hilo where you can actually get a good cup of coffee, sit and have a conversation in a nice ambiance and environment. Hilo so needed a place like this and so happy they'll also be opening for dinner soon. Love it!! read more

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Salad was amazing! Tacos are to die for! love the spicyness of the dressing and sauce for tacos. Love the donuts so much! read more

Vibe Cafe - B.L.T.A salad - Cafes Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

Staff was as friendly. The food came out quick, tasted good and the place was hip and inviting. Had a burger and a mate. Will come back to try other items on the menu. Excited Hilo has a new healthy place to eat. read more

Vibe Cafe - Vibe burger - Cafes Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

OMG!!! The blue burger and the vegan loco was so delicious. The flavor was perfect. Didn't need to add any salt or pepper. I'm hooked!!! read more

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So good! Healthy food and a great option for vegetarians. My husband is vegetarian and while I enjoy all the seafood in Hawaii, he is usually ordering the only item on the menu that's vegetarian. Vibe cafe has delicious food, very high quality and the place is so clean. It does have a great vibe. read more

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The place is cool but the food is ok. Caprese toast could have more pesto and the tomato soup was very sour.

Wow! I love this new place. Cute, classy atmosphere. The food is not only delicious but beautiful. They really pay attention to detail. I got Kratom drinks, different specialty lemonade type drinks and the street tacos which are made with jackfruit, and the vegan Loco Moco. Each thing came looking gorgeous and tasting even better than it looks. Super friendly service is the cherry on top! read more

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Stopped in for breakfast at about 9:00am. My star rating is slightly lower this time due to the really load music. There was only one other table when I came in, and a couple of other parties had come in by the time I was finished. There was no need for such load music in the morning unless they don't want customers to linger. However, the food was excellent. I had the Breakfast Spliff. Very tasty and fulfilling. The coffee was good, too. I'd be interested in hearing their reasons for the loud music. read more

Great drink menu, nice atmosphere and friendly service. We'll definitely be back, especially when we have visitors from the mainland.

Went here with my vegetarian friend who was visiting. (I am not vegetarian and was a little nervous, but tried to go in with an open mind.) I have several food allergies, (specifically wheat, corn, beans and soy) so, many of the menu items (especially the meat substitutes that included garbanzo and/or tofu) were out for me, even though several sounded delicious. I did have a little trouble, but the girl working there was very helpful and recommended the Beet "Poke" Bowl. It was one of the few items free of the aforementioned allergens, so I went for it. Again, I am not a vegetarian, and I love actual poke, sushi etc. But this was delicious! It had great flavor, great texture combination, and it was filling. I was pleasantly surprised. While there, we did see a couple of orders of nachos, which were gigantic and looked amazing! (Since I couldn't eat the corn chips, Maybe I could have asked them to make it a salad?) But I didn't think of it till much later, and I was still very happy with what I got. This place is a little pricey. My Bowl was $13, and my friend's avocado toast was $8. And just be aware that many (if not all) the baked goods are..."special." But they are pretty straight forward with you and will let you know before you order, um, more than you bargained for. read more

Vibe Cafe - Beet "Poke" Bowl - Cafes Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

Really good, clean food. Massive coffee for $3 and loaded avocado toast were great. Also, if you're on Oahu and want an awesome day tour with multiple hikes and local eats, check out Green Feet Hawaii Tours read more

Vibe Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

Tucked away in a little parking lot but beautiful interior and great food. Wide variety of vegan options and delicious drinks (with or without alcohol). We were so tickled to find a vegan restaurant after a week on the resort side. read more

Supper yummy vegetarian food! Got the jackfruit nachos and some burgers and loved them

Flew in from Maui and couldn't wait to try this new spot out!! Had our first meal there and it was out of this world. The loco moco was exceptional, the bbq sandwich had so much flavor and our lattes were so tasty!!! I highly recommend the beet latte with a shot of espresso and the lychee lemonade. Everything was so good and the staff was so friendly that we went back two more times before flying back home. THANK YOU for opening this great establishment, we can't wait to return. read more

Vibe Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

The vibes at this place are pretty cool (pun intended). Trendy decor, local/organic/health causcious menus and prolly the best place in Hilo to grab some coffee. Between my friend and I we tried the carrot cake bowl, classic avo toast, beet latte, regular latte and their vegan CBD infused Lilikoi- Saffron donut. The donut was moist, perfect sweetness but I didnt like the saffon flavor, it was too strong. Beet latte was good if you like earthy flavors because it definitely has a kick. Avo toast was average, nothing different and a thin spread of avocado. The best item was the carrot cake bowl, it was loaded with toppings and was very filling and delicious. Prolly the best trendy/coffee place in Hilo but a bit overpriced. Beet latte with almond milk was about $6, Avocado toast was $7 and ONE donut was $9!! read more

First time my husband and I ate here. I loved the ambience and bright light as well as all of the plants. The bar is welcoming as are the different seating options. We aren't vegan or vegetarian, but enjoy eating new foods. We decided to order the big nasty burger and jackfruit nachos. The burger was amazing! We both loved it and would've been happy if we each got one with no chips. We didn't eat the chips that came with it. The caramelized onions and sauce were amazing, as was the vegetarian bacon. Will definitely get it again. The nachos were huge and we didn't finish half of it. It was really spicy but had a lightness to it. We ended up taking it home. At the end of our meal we were satisfied but not overly full, which is a great feeling. The next time we come we'll probably have the burger again and try one is the delicious looking drinks. We're water drinkers, but once in a while we'll try some healthy juice. On a side note- if this place was open while I was in college I definitely would've had study sessions there. read more

Vibe Cafe - First time eating with my love at Vibe - Cafes Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

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Natural ingredients Healthy food items Some vegetables and not cooked Low key location Average ambiance High quality and pricey read more

The name does this restaurant so much justice. The food was amazing. Service to was on point and I will be back tomorrow. Because just wow. Mahalo. read more

This weekend was my 2nd time visiting this restaurant. So far, everything I've ordered was delicious. A vegan, local restaurant. Staff is very friendly and helpful as well. read more

5 stars! I cant say enough about this healthy, vegetarian, vegan restaurant that delights my tongue. The portion was perfect. Place is clean, nice, eclectic, hippie-ish vibe, and plenty of outdoor seating during Covid-19. The Blue burger was amazing, juicy and melted in my mouth, Make sure to get extra Veganese! The only draw backs was the long wait of about 25 min, but they were busy so I understood. They also need to label their food if its spicy or not because the salad came with a spicy dressing that was not disclosed. Will defiantly come back! read more

I can not say enough great stuff about this place! They love their craft like no other place in Hilo. I have had over 10 dishes and all have not disappointed! I'm an avocado toast girl and will order again, again and again! Cheers to those who have worked so hard during Covid! read more

This place is amazing! Super clean, excellent food & the servers were gracious hosts. We got to meet the chef/owner Richard who was quick to share his knowledge of the area. We had the jackfruit nachos - so good! I treated myself to a beet root latte and my partner had the ginger lemonade - highly recommend. read more

Casual, hipster cafe. Healthy options, free WiFi. Vegan and gluten/dairy free friendly. Friendly staff. read more

Vibe Cafe - Carrot smoothie bowl. Delicious! - Cafes Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

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After filling my belly with an amazing latte and so much delicious food I have decided this is my new favorite. The service, the beverages, the food, the vibe...outstanding. The menu is all vegetarian but to the wary carnivores, don't let that stop you. This isn't your average veggie stop! The food rocks and you leave with zero regrets. We got the jack fruit tacos which where amazing. The jack fruit is used to texture more than flavor and the favor! I swear to you it tastes like pork. We also ordered the goat cheese dip which was wonderful! The table next to us ordered the stuffed mushrooms which I will have to come back and try. They looked out of this world. I would also argue that they served up the best latte I have had in Hilo. They just recently opened, so show them some love and try them out! This place is an awesome addition to Hilo town. You will love it, I promise. read more

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Finally got to try this place out! Awesome healthy alternative in Hilo! Food fresh and Healthy! Great customer service and good vibes. Love the lasagna! read more

Vibe Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

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It's been clear for awhile that things are going downhill at Vibe Cafe. I wish that the management would take a hard look at how they run orders, what quality of ingredients they use and how they treat and pay staff. High turn overs mean that the service keeps dropping off. I've had too many late orders to count at this point and so I'm done with Vibe. read more