Fresh Off the Grid, Kohala.
52-4877 Akoni Pule Hwy, Waimea, HI
Crema's Take
“Fresh Off the Grid operates as a casual food truck with ocean views that punches well above its weight—their freshly made wonton chips, ube specialties, and smoothies showcase genuine care in sourcing and preparation rather than cutting corners. The location is perfect for post-hike refueling near Kohala's valley trails, and the staff treats families and first-timers with real hospitality, making it feel less like a grab-and-go stop and more like a destination worth planning around.”
What to expect
Specialty coffee, with creative signature drinks. A slow-sit spot, outdoor seating. Pastries and light food on the menu. Family friendly. Parking available.
Google Reviews
The food and drinks were very refreshing and filling. The poke was very fresh and the Ube was a new and unique food. The drinks were not too sweet and were still the perfect drink after a long hike. The views were great and a nice photo opportunity. The setting area was…
An Absolute Gem at the End of the Road! If you are heading to or from the Pololū Valley hike, stopping here is an absolute must. Fresh Off the Grid is the quintessential old-school Hawaiian roadside stop. The views of the Pacific Ocean from the picnic tables are stunning, and…
Absolutely fresh and delicious!!! We had the pork nachos. The wonton chips were freshly made in avocado oil and we're amazing!!! The banana smoothie was divine! And the apple bananas were SO good!!! You have to stop here!!!
This was a wonderful place! This was our first time introducing our daughter to shave ice. They were extremely helpful and went out of their way for us. We were wondering what the lychee fruit tasted like and they googled what it looked like and tried their best to explain it to…
You couldn’t ask for a better setting. This is effectively a food truck with a little more infrastructure around it. It’s right next to a historic valley hiking trail (2-3 minute drive away) - which is also worth a visit. This place itself has great views of the ocean and farm /…
This place is an experience in itself. It’s a food truck that has outdoor seating overlooking the ocean, can’t get much better than that. We were there on a Sunday afternoon so it was fairly busy and they had a live music. If you get one item definitely get the pork nachos.…
Crema Reviews
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