Hawai'i (The Big Island) Restaurants

  1. Kilauea General Store

    For groceries, pickings are slim at both Volcano Store and Kilauea General Store. The best trail lunch will be leftovers from the night before (Hint: think Thai).

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  2. Lava Rock Café

    Located behind Kilauea General Store, this basic diner is nothing special, but it's the favored spot for breakfast or a burger. There is a kids' menu available.

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  3. Merriman's Market Café

    The Market Café serves flavorful Mediterranean-influenced dishes featuring organic island-grown produce, fresh fish caught locally, and the finest artisanal breads, cheeses and wines. Though the Merriman's in Waimea is highly recommended, this location feels a bit like a tourist trap. The flavors are wonderful, but the portions are tiny and the service is shaky.

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  4. Punalu'u Bakeshop

    This, the island's best-known sweet bread bakery, is Na'alehu's major tourist attraction, and it's a mandatory tour-bus stop. Its sweet bread comes plain or in the brightly colored flavors of guava, liliko'i or taro. Snack on a pastry or malasada , or grab a salad or sandwich to go from the deli (steer clear of the mediocre plate lunches). A small lawn bordered by flower beds out back is prime for picnicking.

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  5. Volcano Store

    For groceries, pickings are slim at both Volcano Store and Kilauea General Store. The best trail lunch will be leftovers from the night before (Hint: think Thai).

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