Hawaiian Style Cafe Hilo
681 Manono St, Hilo, HI
Crema's Take
“This beloved Hilo institution serves up genuinely generous portions of local Hawaiian favorites like kalbi ribs and macnut panko mahi in a warm, homey setting that keeps families and friends coming back repeatedly. The real draw here isn't just the quality and consistency of the food at fair prices, but the relaxed pace and comfortable atmosphere that invites you to linger over coffee and conversation without feeling rushed.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast and light food on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
We came at a good time. There was only a couple in line before us. The people started coming after we had checked in. I ordered the salad with Korean chicken. My husband ordered the locomoco. He wasn’t impressed with his locomoco. We live in Oahu and know what locomoco would…
Food was fine with large portions for reasonably low prices. They done have espresso but don't allow outside drinks. The waitlist is poorly managed...calling you up then making you wait five minutes to be seated, and then doesn't have physical menus. The staff is slow to take…
My husband had really good food. The other tables around us looked like their food was great too. I unfortunately chose the new special ribeye steak sandwich. The waitress said it's the first day they served it. It tasted like a very greasy frozen Philly cheesesteak sandwich. It…
This is a place you can sit back and visit. It's got a homey feel. We had the Kalbi ribs and the Macnut panko Mahi. They were good portions and wonderful tasting food. The portions we large. Took home a piece of their Chantilly cake. Will definitely be back.
Generous portions for the price. 🍱 The menu had plenty of options, and everything we ordered tasted great. Really impressed with the quality and consistency across the board. It’s clear that the kitchen takes its craft seriously, and the staff adds the extra touch of care.…
Absolutely loved this place. We tried a few other places to eat but this was our favorite. We came back several times and this was our go to. Food is delicious, fun way to try some local dishes, service is good, and we were well taken care of. Highly recommend! Officially my…
Crema Reviews
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