Hawai‘i Island Where To Eat
The 5 Best Poke Shops on Hawaiʻi Island
Pick up a pound or two of poke at one of these shops, voted as the best places for poke on Hawaiʻi Island in our 2022 Readers’ Choice Awards.
4 Old-School Favorites on Hawai‘i Island
These beloved restaurants on the Big Island are a step back in time.
Mountain View Bakery’s Famous Stone Cookies are the Real Deal
The family-owned bakery has been in business since 1936.
The Best Bakeries on Hawai‘i Island in 2021
These are the best bakeries on Hawai‘i Island from our 2021 Readers’ Choice Awards.
This Family-Owned Bakery in Waimea Makes Affordable, High-Quality Japanese Desserts
Make sure to arrive at Patisserie Nanako on Hawaiʻi Island before they open.
This Food Truck is a Must on Your Next Trip to Hawai‘i Island
Island Style Grindz can be hard to find, but it's worth the search.
Head to Kula Shave Ice in Hilo for a Healthier, Refreshing Treat
This stand serves organic shave ice made with fresh, Hawai‘i-grown ingredients that will have you coming back for more.
Chow Down at this Unnassuming Kitchen on the Corner of Lono Street and Kīlauea Avenue
A true hole-in-the-wall gem, Aloha Mondays keeps its diners on their toes with an ever-shifting menu filled with locally sourced dishes.
Indulge your Taste Buds at Hawaiʻi's Only Whole-Animal Butcher Shop
Waimea Butcher Shop makes sure no part of the animal—and we mean no part—goes to waste.
Best Loco Moco on Hawaiʻi Island
See how your favorite loco moco from the Big Island stacks up in our 2020 Readers’ Choice Awards.
It’s Tiki Time at These 5 Hawai‘i Tiki Bars
Your average tiki bar probably has more in common with nostalgia for mid-century Americana than any real particular place in the Pacific. But throughout Hawai‘i, five tiki hotspots—ranging from spooky to kitsch to iconic—are doing things right.
Craving Hawaiian Sweet Bread? Order a Loaf (or Two) Online
Punaluʻu Bake Shop on Hawaiʻi Island sells its popular sweet bread, malasada mixes and even Kaʻū coffee from its online store.
A Hilo Chef Aims to Teach People about Hawaiʻi’s Unique Food Culture
Brian Hirata, a local culinary instructor, recently launched Naʻau, a pop-up dining experience that showcases oft-overlooked Hawaiʻi ingredients.
Why You Should Stop for Lunch at Hawaii Island's Volcano Garden Arts and Café Ono
Dine on healthy, hearty vegetarian fare and explore an eclectic art gallery and garden at this hidden gem, owned by artist Ira Ono.
How Hawaii-Style Saimin is Making a Comeback
This humble noodle dish, unique to Hawaii, is quietly regaining its popularity.
Get Specialty Coffee and Desserts at This New Hilo Bakery
The family-run Popover Bakery & Café bakes up doughnuts, flatbreads and, yes, popovers.
This New Tea Shop in Hilo is the First to Focus on Hawaii Island-Grown Teas
Shaka Tea, the first line of Hawaii-grown herbal ice teas brewed with the endemic mamaki, opened a tea emporium on Hawaii Island this month.
5 Great Okazuya Lunch Spots in Hilo
Not all that long ago, in a city far, far away (from Honolulu), there were many people who swore Hilo had the best okazuya in Hawaii.
