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Gypsea Gelato
Ice cream shop
Creative gelato flavors including dairy-free & vegan options, with dog-friendly outdoor seating.
$$ $$
4.80 (545 reviews)
(~0.95 km from centre)
2
Journey Cafe Big Island
Vegan restaurant
Laid-back haunt offering a plant-based, farm-to-fork menu that has gluten-free options.
$$ $$
4.70 (616 reviews)
(~0.34 km from centre)
3
Da Poke Shack
Poke bar
Seafood joint by the beach for take-out poke & other local specialties & salads.
$$ $$
4.60 (2.2K reviews)
(~4.11 km from centre)
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Island Ono Loa Grill
Hamburger restaurant
Unfussy counter-serve eatery featuring a menu of burgers, sandwiches & Hawaiian plate lunches.
$ $$$
4.60 (1.2K reviews)
(~0.81 km from centre)
5
HiCO - Hawaiian Coffee
Coffee shop
Easygoing cafe serving specialty coffees, breakfasts, and snacks, plus vegan options and cocktails.
4.60 (1.1K reviews)
(~0.5 km from centre)
6
Herbivores
Vegan restaurant
Laid-back open-air operation serving plant-based burritos, pizzas, burgers & salads, plus smoothies.
$$ $$
4.60 (1.1K reviews)
(~0.4 km from centre)
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Scandinavian Shave Ice
Dessert shop
This shave ice shop offering an array of flavors & toppings also sells ice cream & espresso drinks.
$ $$$
4.60 (961 reviews)
(~0.11 km from centre)
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Tea:licious Cafe
Cafe
👍 We thoroughly enjoyed our time here, and the foods and drinks were great! The service was very average in my opinion, in that no matter how excited we were, the workers never seemed to show any desire or enjoyment of service. In 3 visits within a week, I don't recall a smile, a thank you, or any o...
4.70 (410 reviews)
(~1.92 km from centre)
9
Broke Da Mouth Grindz- KONA
Hawaiian restaurant
Offbeat, neighborhood nook preparing hearty portions of locally sourced Hawaiian & Filipino staples.
$$ $$
4.50 (2.5K reviews)
(~1.03 km from centre)
10
Jackie Rey's Kailua-Kona
Restaurant
Colorful, casual eatery is a bustling local go-to for seafood specials, pupu platters & wine.
$$ $$
4.50 (2.1K reviews)
(~2.08 km from centre)
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Big Island Grill
Hawaiian restaurant
Roomy, unassuming restaurant serving Hawaiian staples including loco moco, saimin & Kalua pork.
$ $$$
4.50 (2K reviews)
(~0.35 km from centre)
12
Ultimate Burger
Hamburger restaurant
Casual spot offering made-to-order grass-fed beef burgers, fresh-cut fries, beer & tea.
$$ $$
4.50 (1.7K reviews)
(~1.4 km from centre)
13
808 Grindz Cafe
Cafe
👍👍 Wonderful experience! Stopped here for breakfast…service was fast and food was delicious. I was striking out on finding good food on my trip, but this changed the game.
I had the coconut pancakes with the coconut syrup and the hash side. Delicious!
Cash only was a downside.
$ $$$
4.50 (1.2K reviews)
(~0.27 km from centre)
14
Kona Wave Cafe
Açaí shop
👍 This shop is a small counter-service spot with some outdoor seating available. The bowl was cool and refreshing, and the fruit toppings were fresh, but the açai base was too sweet for my liking and was likely store bought — you couldn’t taste the sourness that you’d get with a fresh base. There was...
4.60 (401 reviews)
(~0.09 km from centre)
15
Poi Dog Deli
Sandwich shop
👍👍 Absolutely loved this. A wonderful atmosphere, pictures of dogs everywhere, and an excellent selection of bottled and canned beer. I ordered the farmer tag sandwich which was HUGE 😍👍. Plus they gave us a bowl of popcorn while we waited for the food, which wasnt long. Will be coming back, and highl...
$$ $$
4.60 (377 reviews)
(~0.97 km from centre)
16
Da Shark Shack
Bar & grill
Laid-back waterfront hangout with a casual Hawaiian menu, cocktails & views of the bay & pier.
$$ $$
4.50 (664 reviews)
(~0.08 km from centre)
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Nephi's Smokehouse
Hawaiian restaurant
👍👍 Lunch here was absolutely delicious! It’s a really nice local hidden gem. Their smoked meat (pork) was the star of the show, but the fried rice was amazing too. Service is also exceptional—the lady at the front was incredibly welcoming and friendly. Please give this place a shot if you’re in the are...
$$ $$
4.70 (223 reviews)
(~1.02 km from centre)
18
Umekes Fish Market Bar & Grill
Seafood restaurant
Poke bowls & other Hawaiian favorites served in a spacious, laid-back setting with a full bar.
$$ $$
4.40 (5.2K reviews)
(~0.53 km from centre)
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On the Rocks
Seafood restaurant
Local landmark Huggo's outdoor lounge serves island bites & cocktails right on the water.
$$ $$
4.40 (3.7K reviews)
(~0.99 km from centre)
20
Island Lava Java
Restaurant
Part coffeehouse & bakery featuring Kona coffee, part American bistro serving locally sourced meals.
$$ $$
4.40 (2.7K reviews)
(~0.86 km from centre)