Must-see restaurants in Hamakua Coast

  • Papa‘aloa Country Store & Cafe

    Hamakua Coast

    In the 'middle of nowhere,' this neat little market-cafe-restaurant serves delicious in-house baked pastries at their cafe, while the excellent restaurant…

  • Tex Drive-In

    Hamakua Coast

    A malasada is just a Madeiran-style Portuguese doughnut, but Tex is famous for serving them hot and fresh. They come plain or filled; either way, folks…

  • Gramma's Kitchen

    Hamakua Coast

    The restaurant's storefront sign states 'Very homestyle cooking.' And it's true. Gramma's is your ticket for local, often Portugese-influenced dishes,…

  • What's Shakin'

    Hamakua Coast

    Your fondest memory of the Pepeʻekeo 4-Mile Scenic Drive might be this roadside eatery. On the northern end of the drive, look for the cheerful yellow…

  • Stratos New York Pizzeria/Pau Cow

    Hamakua Coast

    It's no Paulie Gee's, but the newish Stratos New York Pizzeria/Pau Cow (adjoining restaurants, same owner and chef) along Honomu's main drag does do what…

  • Sea DandeLion Cafe & Awa Bar

    Hamakua Coast

    In a cozy space with a New Age-y vibe, a husband-and-wife team serves creative healthy vegetarian fare (along with killer kombucha on draft!). Sample…

  • Low Store

    Hamakua Coast

    Tropical fruit stand. General store. Patio cafe. And oh so picturesque! The Low Store, on the northern end of the Pepe‘ekeo 4-Mile Scenic Drive, serves…

  • Cafe il Mondo

    Hamakua Coast

    Honoka‘a's fanciest restaurant is this longtime Italian spot, specializing in thin-crust pizzas, pastas and enormous calzones packed to bursting point…

  • Hina Rae's Cafe

    Hamakua Coast

    Specializing in waffle 'sandwiches' and inventive acai bowls, ranging from healthy to decadent, this tiny cafe is popular for light bites and takeout …

  • Hamakua Living

    Hamakua Coast

    Experience a plantation-era general store, with freshly cooked plate lunches and a vast selection of local snacks, such as 'seed' (salty-sweet-sour…

  • Simply Natural

    Hamakua Coast

    Honokaʻa's oldest restaurant, a cozy go-to spot for wholesome eats, from taro pancakes to an open-faced spicy turkey melt. A kids' menu, biodegradable…

  • Mr Ed's Bakery

    Hamakua Coast

    Check out the staggering selection of homemade preserves featuring local fruit ($8.50 per jar). Liliko‘i (passion fruit) is a classic. Low-sugar and sugar…

  • Honokaʻa Country Market

    Hamakua Coast

    A good bet for solid gourmet sandwiches (Applewood smoked bacon BLT on local jalapeño cheese bread, portobello on focaccia with local goat cheese etc)…

  • Malama Market

    Hamakua Coast

    This smallish supermarket is the biggest between Hilo and Waimea. Find all the essentials, plus a local-style deli with poke (marinated raw fish), takeout…

  • Fudge 'n' Coffee Cafe

    Hamakua Coast

    A fudge shop turned cafe, this pleasant (and enticingly fragrant) spot satisfies a variety of cravings: sandwiches, salads, ice cream, shave ice and…

  • Hilo Sharks Coffee

    Hamakua Coast

    Every village has its hangout spot, and in Honomu, this is it. Locally grown coffee (and chocolate), outdoor seating, tasty wraps, refreshing smoothies…