Crema's Take
“Café Ono is part bohemian gallery, part farm-to-table kitchen, and entirely worth the detour to Hilo if you're exploring Volcanoes National Park. Their vegetarian and vegan dishes (like the standout Coconut Lentil Curry) are genuinely craveable rather than virtuous, and the tranquil garden setting with thoughtful staff makes lingering over coffee feel like the whole point. You'll get specialty coffee drinks in an atmosphere that feels more like a curator's personal retreat than a café.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Pastries and light food on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →We visited the island for a quick day trip from Oahu, and spotted Café Ono online on our way from the airport. The four of us loved our meals. The gallery/gift shop is full of beautiful artwork and gifts. It was quite wet today, but we were comfortable and dry dining in a tent,…
Fantastic vegetarian & vegan meals in a beautiful setting. Part restaurant, part art gallery, part high-quality gift store, and part tranquil garden. Very close to Volcanoes National Park. Wonderful place with lovely people. Cannot recommend highly enough.
I’m not a vegetarian but this place was amazing. Wonderful vibes in the gallery, garden, and inside the cafe. Mr. Ono and the rest of the staff were welcoming and thoughtful. If you are near the volcano national park this is a wonderful quaint spot to enjoy the calming nature of…
Came here with my husband after our hike in HVNP and couldn’t have been happier with our decision! The ambience is spectacular. A quaint, tranquil cafe with plenty of outdoor seating options. The food was delicious as well! My husband raved about his lasagna and after trying a…
After what felt like a long half day at Volcanoes National Park nearby, my husband and I were looking for a little pick-me-up before heading back to the park after dark. We found Cafe Ono online, but realized it was closing soon. We decided to stop by anyway to check out Volcano…
Hidden gem for vegetarian and vegan food near Volcano National Park! We ordered the Coconut Lentil Curry, which was incredibly flavorful and perfectly satisfying for two people. The staff were excellent—warm, welcoming, and attentive. The attached gallery is filled with…
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