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Cafes on the Big Island: 4 of the Tastiest, Most Unique Finds

Cafes on the Big Island of Hawaii are a great place to take a break with a cup of coffee, an iced drink, or a light meal.

Combine the laid-back atmosphere of the islands with the gorgeous scenery and the unique Hawaiian fare, and you’ve got a recipe for relaxation.

Here are 4 of the tastiest cafes on the Big Island:

1 – Hawaiian Style Cafe

This local favorite is a great stop for traditional Hawaiian cuisine.

There are two locations on the big Island, one in Waimea and one in Hilo, and both serve up some great breakfast and lunch dishes.

Their menu offers all of the breakfast staples, like eggs and pancakes, as well as dishes with a Hawaiian twist. Their Hawaiian sweet bread french toast is heavenly, and specialties like the Kalua Hash and Kalbi Ribs are favorites of locals.

The food is great, the coffee is great, and the prices are great, so don’t hesitate to check out Hawaiian Style Cafe if you’re in the area.

2 – Big Island Booch Kombucha Conscious Culture Cafe

The name is as much of a mouthful as the food at the Conscious Culture Cafe, which has a smattering of healthy and delicious food, plus a diverse drink selection.

Breakfast choices include yogurt and granola, quinoa bowls, omelets, or full plates…all delicious and all healthy.

There are also a few options for dinner if you want to grab a late night bite.

The drink selection includes organic coffee, tea, fresh coconut water, smoothies, and kava. And as the name suggests, their specialty is kombucha, with several on-tap options for cultured kombucha goodness.

When you eat at Big Island Booch, located in Hilo on the East Shore, you can rest assured that your food is local, organic, fair trade and healthy, and that’s a great feeling to have.

3 – Pine Tree Cafe

Located just outside of Kona, this hidden gem is a local staple.

The layout of the store is wide, and you’ll have plenty of space to relax and enjoy their big portions of local dishes.

Seafood, beef, musubi, Chicken Katsu, shortribs, Korean Chicken, these are just a few of the options on the extensive menu that’s sure to satisfy even the pickiest of eaters.

And the laid-back atmosphere is perfect for dining in or grabbing a to-go order.

4 – Lotus Cafe

The Lotus Cafe claims to be the only 100% Gluten-free and non-GMO restaurant in all of Hawaii. It is also 100% solar-PV-powered and emits zero waste.

This forward-thinking spot offers healthy and sustainable food for a better future.

They serve creative Asian recipes from Northern Thailand, Burma, India, and Indonesia, with almost entirely local and organic ingredients. They also have all kinds of creative tropical drinks like gelato floats, cocoa palm sugar lattes, ginger lemonade, and passion fruit nectar.

For that extra boost, you can try their delicious Sugar Cane juice, which supposedly has healing properties.

If you like exotic, exciting flavors, and supporting businesses that are Ncommitted to environmental sustainability, be sure to stop by the Lotus Cafe.

 

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