Sweet Cane Cafe
48 Kamana St, Hilo, HI
Crema's Take
“This Hilo gem transforms specialty coffee into a full culinary experience, with creative drinks like their signature Cacao Nectar and adventurous offerings like durian kombucha sitting alongside an entirely vegetarian menu that doesn't sacrifice flavor for ethics. Whether you're grabbing a quick espresso or settling in for a long afternoon, you'll find yourself enchanted by their house-made pastries, inventive sandwiches like the taro burger, and desserts so exceptional that visitors return multiple times during their Hawaii trips. It's the kind of place where dietary preferences aren't limitations—they're actually celebrated—making it genuinely welcoming for families, remote workers, and travelers alike.”
What to expect
Specialty coffee, with creative signature drinks. A slow-sit, quick-grab spot, good for meetings. Pastries and light food on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
Went here after reading all the good reviews, food was decent at best, the burgers and the sandwiches didn’t have any sauce or spread in them which made it very dry. Atmosphere was good and service was quick but I would not want to go back again.
The yummiest and cleanest vegetarian food in all of Hilo... possibly the whole island of Moku O Keawe. Service is excellent and the staff has great, uplifting energy. I love everything about this place from the beautiful woodwork of their tables to their bright, tropical…
Incredible food and lots of GF options. Loved dining here! On our trip to Hawaii we kept going back.
We had the taro burger and spicy pepper sandwich for lunch accompanied by some kombucha. The burger and sandwich were delicious. As a durian lover, I tried the durian kombucha. I wasn't sure what to expect. It had the slight durian smell when you first try it but it slowly…
nr 1 was Cacao Nectar! so unique taste! pizza was great • salad as well • cakes chocolate also • if you nearby thats the place to eat!
The place itself is really nice and the menu offers plenty of healthy yet tasty choices. Everything is fully vegetarian and most dishes can also be made vegan, which is a big plus. Unfortunately, we were a bit unlucky with our picks. We ordered the avocado toast, which turned…
Crema Reviews
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