Wilson&#x27;s By the Bay

Finally got to try Two Ladies Kitchen and they didn't disappoint... there's definitely a reason…read morepeople line up to buy! I knew there might be a line so I planned ahead and placed a phone order. There's a separate line of phone orders too which was really nice. But if you wait in line they do come out with samples - just saying. Also they have pre-packaged mochi packs - which make great gifts. I bought a bunch of mochi to take home to mainland (I froze it after buying) and took it to my parents house where we cut 10 pieces into 3 pieces to do a mochi tasting. Honestly all of them were great, but top 3 were: - shiso - I didn't know what to expect, but the flavors works so well together. Such a unique combo, with subtle shiso flavor! Highly recommend. - kamato - I didn't know if I'd like it so only got one piece.. after trying I wish I had more. - peach - this is my perfect mochi. The white filling just works and it's not too sweet. I know the strawberry is their #1 seller so I tried it and it's really good, it was maybe my 5th favorite of the mochis tried. All in all a great mochi shop that's I'll definitely visit again!

Never have I ever tried mochi with a fresh fruit filled center so if you haven't either, then Two…read moreLadies Kitchen is a must stop if you're visiting Hilo. The mochi is made fresh daily, and it's highly encouraged to place an advance phone order prior to pickup so the shop can manage the high demand. The space at the front counter is very limited, so expect a wait outside to order and/or pickup. Their fruits menu changes seasonally, so we just had to try 1 of each item: - Strawberry - Mandarin Orange - D'anjou Pear - Bing Cherry - Green Grape - Cotton Candy Grape - Nectarine - Strawberry Short Cake We also had to order their Peach and Lilikoi flavors. Everything was so pillowy soft and mochi-licious!

Two Ladies Kitchen - Fruit mochi - Cherry Mochi, Rainier Cherry Mochi, Mandarin Orange Mochi, Grape Mochi, Peach Mochi, Strawberry Mochi, Li Hing Mui Apple Mochi

Fruit mochi - Cherry Mochi, Rainier Cherry Mochi, Mandarin Orange Mochi, Grape Mochi, Peach Mochi, Strawberry Mochi, Li Hing Mui Apple Mochi

For a limited time their new li hing mui apple mochi!

Two Ladies Kitchen - Butter Mochi, Lilikoi Mochi, Kamato Mochi, Nantu Mochi, Shiso Mochi, Azuma Yaki Manju, Furusato Manju, Okinawan Sweet Potato Mochi

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Butter Mochi, Lilikoi Mochi, Kamato Mochi, Nantu Mochi, Shiso Mochi, Azuma Yaki Manju, Furusato Manju, Okinawan Sweet Potato Mochi

Chillville

4.9(61 reviews)

0.1 mi

I came on Saturday around 6PM, wasn't too busy and tables were available…read more I got the regular with ube flavor, only waffle cone and mochi as toppings. I love the flavor of the ube. Only wish I got little bit more toppings. I love the atmosphere, very family friendly. Has games for you to enjoy too.

Definitely an interesting and fun experience to try. The rolled ice cream is entertaining to watch…read morebeing made and makes for a unique treat. I tried the mango sticky rice ice cream, which was good, although rolled ice cream in general just isn't personally my favorite texture or style of ice cream. I'm glad we tried it and it's a fun stop if you've never had rolled ice cream before, but it probably wouldn't be one of my must-return dessert spots.

Coffe ice cream with Oreos. Topped with pistachios and chocolate drizzle.

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Ube Rolled Ice cream with Fruity pebbles topped with Brownie & condensed Milk.

Puna Chocolate Company

4.5(127 reviews)

0.1 mi

Puna Chocolate Company is one of my favorite local chocolate artisan shops, conveniently located in…read moreDowntown Hilo. Since my time away, they have beautifully renovated the interior to have a sit-down booth area. I love the abundance of nene decor honoring our state bird, along with high quality chocolates made in Hawaii. The store clerk was very knowledgeable and described how each cultivars of chocolate differ in their taste profiles. We had the horchata 50% milk chocolate bar, and I don't have a picture because we devoured it in one sitting! Overall, Puna Chocolate Co. is an elegant, delightful, and elevated experience that rivals big names like Big Island Candies and Dandelion Chocolates in San Francisco. Highly recommend in stopping by!

Apparently I was wrong about the service! Lol. The owner angrily ranted at me about how there…read morewasn't any AI in his shop, despite the fact that when I visited, nearly every single poster on the walls advertising events either utilized AI generated art or was wholly generated by it. You'd think that as the owner of a small business, he'd want to support the many local artists to create promotional material and consider customer comments with some grace and humility, but I suppose this isn't that kind of place. Genuinely embarrassing for the owner and the company he's representing.

Entry to Puna Chocolate Company & Cafe

Inside Puna Chocolate Company & Cafe

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Storefront for Puna Chocolate Company & Cafe

Makani's Magic Pineapple Shack

4.3(546 reviews)

0.3 mi

Food: 5/5 Portions: 5/5…read moreCleanliness: 5/5 Customer service: 5/5 Speed: 5/5 Price: $$ Takeout: yes Outdoor seating: yes ADA access: yes Dogs: yes- outside Kid Friendly: yes Vegetarian options: yes Vegan options: yes Ambiance: casual Pros: delicious fruit, friendly staff, super large portions

Ice Cream 5/5 Not usually what I go for but it was delicious…read moreand different! I ordered the Unicorn which is the ube & dragonfruit combo. They're more on the icier side than creamy. Service 5/5 Standard, nothing special. Ambiance 5/5 Indoor seating. We were the only customers so it was a nice peaceful treat for us. It was raining that day and humid so my ice cream was melting faster than I could eat lol.

Soft Serve Ice Cream: Unicorn (Ube and Dragonfruit) on a Pineapple from 8.23.2024

Unicorn ice cream in pineapple bowl

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Munchi Box

5.0(21 reviews)

2.2 mi

Parking around the building or in front of Kai store. Cute little food truck. We ordered 2 mini…read moremalasadas for $4 cash. The couple running it was kind.

I love malasadas and this place has the most unique ones I've ever had…read more My husband and I shared: - Mini Malasadas: Lilikoi Butter, Cream Cheese - Everything & Chive, Parmesan Truffle, Strawberry Shortcake, Ube Glaze, Haupia Glaze + Toasted Coconut - Ube Cream Soda Everything was fantastic. The Lilikoi Butter and the Parmesan Truffle were my favorites. I'd highly recommend checking this place out!

Party platter of malasadas for your next occasion! Just pre order and they'll have it ready for pick up.

Look for their sign and can't miss the purple trailer at the corner of Kai Store.

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Thank you very matcha!!!

Hawaiian Style Cafe

4.2(2.7k reviews)

1.2 mi

The service, local food, and location ...also awesome choices to eat the Pancakes is unbelievable…read morehuge and there waitress service is amazing and fast the prices for eating your choices is amazingly affordable and walking out with full satisfaction

Great choices at great prices. The service is pretty good too. When very busy it can be a bit of…read moretime but well worth the wait.

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Kulua hash and eggs with my choice of pancakes AND hash browns.

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Special: Mama's fried noodles - Korean chicken, Kalbi, wonton, and fried eggs on a bed of fried noodles.

Kozmic Cones

3.7(165 reviews)

0.3 mi

The slushie was what I wanted and craved for since I'm from Oahu. I would recommend if you're…read morevisiting from the neighbor islands and want a slushie.

I remember coming here often when I was little for the fries and ice cream. This has been my first…read moretime in 5+ years coming back to Kozmic and I had to wait in the drive thru line for 30min! That's not why there's a two star review. I'm giving this a 2/5 because the food was so bland! I've ordered the Korean Katsu and there were no sauce! The texture of what katsu is supposed to be wasn't katsu! It was literally a chicken tender that tasted like jack n box tenders. So if you like jack n box tenders then come to Kozmic cones but if you want authentic katsu go somewhere else!

Not busy this morning

Sprinkle cone

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Blue vanilla slush float (medium)

Popover

4.4(241 reviews)

1.8 mi

I really enjoyed the customer service of Vanessa the Donut girl, she is always upbeat and makes my…read morevisits enjoyable. She knows her items very well and is always ready to make a suggestion. Because of her I know I always spend more then I should. Sorry to hear she left after 4 years. Food was good, but the load noises from the kitchen take away from the atmosphere.

Variable food quality. Some of the doughnuts were okay, the flatbread was pretty good, and the…read morepopovers were fine. Most of their "puffs" had quite artificial fillings, and I'd rather attempt eating a rock than one of their scones again. Service is an absolute mess. We ordered pickup via DoorDash and I'm convinced we were the first people to ever do that, because the employees were so confused by the entire concept. Overall, I don't think I'd recommend and we definitely had better breakfasts in Hilo.

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Breakfast Popover

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Grand Naniloa Hilton room lanai with da bomb.com pastries jus before sunrise...We Ready!!!

The Big Island Bakehouse

4.9(67 reviews)

7.6 mi

Open only 3 days a week, this has become one of my favorite stops on the way to Volcano (from…read moreHilo). In fact, except Madam Pele does NOT necessarily keep to the same schedule as the bakery, would try to time my Volcano drives to coincide with Friday, Saturday, or Sunday! Hahah. Today got a sampling of Mediterranean scones (savory with olives and delicious seasonings), croissants, danish, and my favorite... the ube cruffin. Holy Moly Batman... that one item was worth the drive alone! Since there really wasn't any real estate in our tummies, we split everything 3 ways... over the course of the next few hours. Two weeks later, still thinking about that ube cruffin! Would definitely do a repeat on that as well as the Medeterranean scones while trying other items. And as the nice couple infront of us in line mentioned, will have to return for the sister deli across the parking lot. Heard it was featured in Guy Hagi's food vlog. And if its good enough for Guy Hagi its where I want to be my next mealtime!

The ube croughnut is the greatest thing on this planet earth that I've ever had the chance to…read moreexperience. It looks so sweet but it's not, it the perfect amount of sweetness. The cream on the inside MY GOD, IT IS PERFECTION. The ladies working were super sweet also. I'm so sad I discovered this place the day before leaving the island. This place is truly a gem. Thank you for making such an amazing pastry.

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Raspberry Almond Croissant

Napoleon's Bakery

4.1(21 reviews)

2.3 mi

Went for breakfast and looking fo Malasadas. Had the Korean fried chicken breakfast. The chicken…read morewas so good and flavorful. They cooked the hashbrowns exactly right. Our server was great.. she ended up going into the bakery to find Malasadas for us to go. Great experience.

Mouth watering donuts and pastries. Quick service !…read moreFriendly customer service. Easy to sit and relax.

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Business was closed during posted business hours. Many other open shave ice businesses in the area.

Wilson's By the Bay - shavedice - Updated September 2026

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