I had never even heard of Malasadas before today. OMG the best breakfast food EVER. I highly recommend. I went with a Bavarian Creme and a Strawberry Malasadas. They came out warm and were delicious.
Came here for malasadas on our way to Hilo. We got there around 9:30 am and it wasn't busy at all. We ordered the basic cream filled and guava. After tasting many varieties on the island these tasted different from the others. They were fresh and warm but more crispy on the outside. A little more dense inside but still fluffy like a traditional donut. Very delicious. We also got regular breakfast - 2 egg plate with hash browns and Portuguese sausage. Malasadas are super good I liked these more than the other famous places on the island. The breakfast was just basic American breakfast, nothing fancy by any means but got the job done. The food was good. Atmosphere was okay. There are lots of chickens that come right up to you and stare you down for crumbs, I mean I would too with those delicious malasadas. Bathroom was not great, a bit dirty and only one was working. The parking lot has construction going on. If you're heading to Waipio Valley or Hilo, stop in on the way.
I’m not sure how I found this place as I think some people recommended my husband and I try this since it’s our first time in the Big Island. It’s so great when it comes to your classic, authentic, Hawaiian food. We got a plate with fried chicken and beef which was sliced. The rice and macaroni salad were fantastic! Wasn’t a big fan of the beef but I think it’s just me. The teriyaki burger was great though and the malasadas are AMAZING. I would highly recommend going out of your way to drive here just for the malasadas if you’re a donut person.
Loved the open seating areas and the chickens coming in and out. Lol. Parking around the building so even if the restaurant is full, you won’t have a hard time find a place to park.
2 of the 4 bathrooms were out of order and could stand to be cleaned.
There is a window to watch them make pastries. Used to love the malasadas especially when made fresh.
The food is priced okay for some items. My husband got a BLT sandwich that cost $10. It didn’t come with a drink or a side. Definitely didn’t think it was worth the price point. The saimin was under $7 and came with char siu, green onions, egg slices, and kamaboko(fish cake).
The cashier was very friendly! Didn’t have to interact with other workers but everyone seemed pleasant. We enjoyed the food, even if it wasn’t the size we expected.
We came just for malasadas, and they were good! Larger than expected, also.
The employees were pleasant. The chickens are adorable.
The bathrooms were cleanish, one had an unpleasant smell.
I ordered fish & chips, my wife ordered the meatloaf, oh and a malasada.
The meatloaf was absolutely delicious. When I go back I'll also order the meatloaf lol
The malasada was delicious (best on the island, according to my wife)
Nothing spectacular about the service. No acknowledgment when entering or when waiting to ask for some utensils. But they are very busy and probably short handed. The malasadas were super yummy. Fresh and warm.
Basically a nice place. We did not know that type of food and the gal who waited on us was a grump. Minimal explanations to our questions.
IMHO the best malasadas available on the Big Island. Worth the 1 hr drive if staying in Kailuha-Kona.
The guava malasada was very good. Bigger than I thought it would be. The banana cream was so so. No paper towels in either bathroom.
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