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Contemporary cuisine: the best places to taste it in Hilo

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Waipuna Coffee Shop
95/100 (304 ratings)
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Contemporary
International
Healthy
Fusion
Drinks
Breakfast
Lunch
"Really fun coffee/chocolate shop to drop in on! The chocolate is rich, and they have a lot of options to choose from. They have a good selection of..."
Kā'ai Fernandez
"The Puna Chocolate Company Parlor and Café is an absolute delight for anyone with a taste for local artisan chocolates and coffee. The selection..."
Aaron Brousseau
"Very reputable & well known chocolate grower and manufacturer. Excellent selection of products on sale as gifts / for you to take away, but they also..."
Gustav
"OMG.. this place has the best mochas I’ve had and great hot/cold chocolate for kids! If you like coconut, you’ll live the coconut mocha. It was..."
Ken Anderson
"What a great place, so welcoming and a great assortment of local coffees and chocolates! A shout out to Kristen who works there, she thoroughly..."
Trish Walstead
"Wow. Check out these coffee and alcohol menus (pics below). They really speak for themselves. I Love all the fancy woodwork tables and the..."
Flow Flowerz
"Wow what a great cup of coffee. And the chocolate!! I got the Kohala Criollo 100% Hawaiian Cacao chocolate bar and my wife got the chocolate peanut..."
Chris Oubre
"Excellent little spot! So much to choose from. Truly locally sourced, they are mashing cacao in front of you! The lavender latte was ridiculous- I..."
Melissa Fiske
"The quaint bar on the other side of the store makes the BEST espresso martini EVER! The atmosphere is so great for Hilo Town. It’s bright, clean,..."
Toby Gunn
"Sipping chocolate is literally molten chocolate. So thick and creamy. Worth the $. Gift selection is very..."
G K
Paul's Place
91/100 (693 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Contemporary
American
Gluten Free Options
Cafe
American
Contemporary
Vegan Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Sandwiches
Eggs Benedict
Waffles
BLT
Crostini
Bagels
Pesto
Fish
Pasta
Parfait
Salad
Crostino
Tuna
Salmon
Fish Sandwich
Sit down
American
Contemporary
Café
Table Service
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Seating
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Mid-range
"One the best places I've ever eaten. The atmosphere was relaxing and you could tell Paul loved what he did as he hummed along to the music while..."
Lauren Pare
"Breakfast to dinner. This place very cozy and calm, good place to sitdown all day relax mode... food is insane detailed state of the art delicious......"
Dull Knife
"(MUST MAKE A RESERVATION) What a gem of a place!! My partner and I have lived here for 3 years and just went today and we are in love! What a..."
Ashly Burton
"First time at Paul’s had the waffle, GET THE WAFFLE!!! Paul is so nice and welcoming you have to go meet him and his staff. The environment is..."
Sundeep Gummadi
"Delicious food, cozy atmosphere with the cutest seasonal decorations, and absolutely delightful service. Make reservations ahead of time (texting..."
Shannon Marvel
"If you've never been.....what the heck are you waiting for? Hospitality from both Paul himself and Bryoni was second to none! From casual convo to..."
Peter Chung
"My husband Paul and I had our first breakfast in Hilo at Paul’s Cafe Place and it did not disappoint! Paul and his beautiful daughter’s service..."
Alex Filippou
"We stopped by on Wednesday not knowing we needed reservations Paul was super friendly and was able to get us in being a group of 6. Every single..."
laura penaloza
"Paul’s Place is a must next time you’re in Hilo! Make a reservation bc it’s the only way to get a seat in this Ohana style cafe and the mana..."
Jose Santiago
"I randomly walked up when they were close to closing time and he got me in, I read the reviews about making a reservation so feel lucky. What a..."
Vanessa Griffiths
"This place is a MUST for breakfast on Hilo side. It's a small place so reservations recommended if you can. The owner is such a lovely man and the..."
Casey Elliott
"Quality over quantity with only 3 tables so reservations seem to be a must, but the food was delicious! I got the Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict and it..."
Joe M
Hilo Bay Cafe
83/100 (5603 ratings)
Restaurants
Fusion
Gluten Free Options
Fusion
Sushi
Sushi
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Contemporary
Contemporary
Vegan Options
American
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Lunch
Dinner
Scallops
Burger
Cakes
Tuna
Salmon
Hamburgers
Pesto
Fish
Sashimi
Crab Cake
Pork
Cheesecake
Shrimp
Fish & chips
Fish & Chips
Beef
Tapas
Fish Taco
Tacos
Lobster
Ribs
Eggplant
Curry
Pasta
Salad
Polenta
Crab
Sit down
Fusion
American
Contemporary
Sushi
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Seating
Accepts American Express
Table Service
Accepts Discover
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Awesome place. Plan and make a reservation if your a large party. Sat with a party of 6. Got food in a timely manner with no issues.Came around..."
jacob lozano
"Great location near a beautiful park with great views of the ocean. Gorgeous decor and excellent food. Temperature was a bit warm as all windows..."
michael hiransomboon (mikehiranphotography)
"Made a reservation but came earlier and they were able to seat us within 20 minutes. 4/5 Moku Ola Iced Tea - really strong 5/5 French Onion Soup 5/5..."
Rose Carmichael
"Good food and views. I was hoping to sit outside for a better view, but got sat at the bar instead...oh well. Food and service where both..."
Jennifer Schworm
"Great food and great view of the bay. Staff were super friendly. Decent prices for the quality of..."
Jack
"Clean and modern restaurant with friendly staff and delicious food. We sat at the bar and one of the bartenders (Anthony, if I heard correctly) took..."
Alexander Lombardo
"Amazing views of Hilo Bay paired with great food. Come early if you want to sit on the open deck. We particularly loved the inventive rolls, but..."
Michael Ong
"Nice sea view and Hilo downtown view. Good food and beverages. Friendly staff...."
P. Meesakul
"Great views, friendly customer staff, and gourmet style food preparation. Prices are on the higher end of dining, but a great date or anniversary..."
Will Glenn
"Great place for sunset dinner, and the food is amazing- top quality fine dining. The staff is very friendly and the atmosphere is bright and..."
Casey Elliott
Makani's Magic Pineapple Shack
82/100 (1215 ratings)
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Restaurants
Contemporary
American
Cafe
Contemporary
Vegan Options
Cafe
Hawaiian
American
Hawaiian
Vegan Options
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Sandwiches
Juice & Smoothies
Ice Cream
Juice & Smoothies
Acai Bowls
Sit down
Hawaiian
American
Contemporary
Café
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Seating
Accepts Discover
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Breakfast
Lunch
Brunch
Mid-range
"Great place to grab a yummy smoothie or açaí bowl. The freshest fruit and quick service. Will definitely..."
firemedic726
"This was a fun little shop to get something cool and refreshing on a warm afternoon. The staff was friendly and fun to interact with. Lots of good..."
Jeff Downing
"Loved ube soft serve the best, tried passionfruit topped with fresh pineapple it was so refreshing. The bowl was almost too cute to..."
Nicole Blackwell
"Best açaí bowl I’ve ever had. I tried so many açaí bowls on the big island and in Kauai and this one was by far my favorite. The consistency..."
Kelsey McCabe
"We stumbled upon Makani’s for an early/easy lunch our first day in town. The food was delicious and the service was amazingly fast, considering..."
Mary Fitzgerald
"Good smoothies and ice cream, can't speak for anything else since that's all we got. Could be a little cleaner inside, but it has a good atmosphere...."
Cris Mois
"Great service, friendly and delicious treats. Always one of my favorite places to stop and get a delicious..."
Angie
"I truly enjoyed the Ube soft serve in a waffle cone. It has a unique flavor and beautiful purple color. Highly..."
Jeff Ryan
"So fun! The acai bowl and ice cream were delicious. Some of the old reviews and pictures showed small food but they don't have that anymore. Maybe..."
Dan Smitley
"The sandwiches here are quite large and very delicious. I consider them as two meals in one package. Smoothies are alright, their Ube and dragonfruit..."
Athena H
"A great place to have smoothies, they are using real fruit. We ordered one pineapple & mango & one taro? Sweet potato? Smoothies. They both taste..."
Muak
"Wow, super cute place. Such creatively delicious treats. I wish I was able to try everything. I ordered the dragon acai bowl to go. Normally..."
Julie Valencia
"Walked by this place and saw the açai bowls so I had to grab one. A shame the place closes early but that seems common around Hilo. I grabbed a..."
Joe C
"Our family of five from Texas and Oklahoma visited Oahu and the Big Island for Spring Break! Before our trip, my daughter saw an influencer post..."
Chandra
"We had açai bowls and smoothies — all great! Very fresh and fast, and the prices are fair for the..."
Reese Nifong
"If you’re thinking “should we make a stop here or not”? you definitely should! The ice cream is delicious and flavorful! The music they were..."
Alena Gorlova