Manuela Malasada / Country Grounds Coffee
2023 Kilauea Ave, Hilo, HI
Crema's Take
“This charming food truck hybrid brings together the best of Big Island traditions: fresh-fried malasadas filled to order alongside quality specialty coffee drinks like their standout Toasted Coconut Iced Latte. The convenient drive-thru setup makes it perfect for families and busy mornings, though the made-fresh-to-order approach means you'll want to plan a little extra time to savor what genuinely feels worth the wait. There's real warmth here—owners have been known to throw in extra malasadas just because, and their willingness to experiment with fillings like poi shows they're genuinely passionate about what they're serving.”
What to expect
Cold brew standout. Quick-grab spot. Pastries on the menu. Family friendly. Drive-thru.
Google Reviews
I liked all the options for toppings but they were way overpriced. The bacon in a bag was decent. The malasadas were ok. Kind of crunchy when I would like them soft and gooey. Our açaí bowl was pure liquid with full big chunks of ice in it. We would’ve taken it back but had a Dr…
We were excited to try these doughnuts with coffee on a rainy day. We ordered a variety dozen to go. They were made fresh so it took quite a while. There are tons of options and everything adds a charge. (It would probably be easier to have a price for plain and a price for…
This is a locally owned and operated food truck with an extremely convenient drive-thru. On a Saturday morning, they were very busy. However, it was well worth the wait for my Toasted Coconut Iced Latte. Honestly, this was the richest, creamiest, most flavorful latte I've ever…
Had a great experience! I just got a 3 count of the original with cinnamon sugar. They were made fresh and so good!! She said they came out a little small so gave me 3 extra for free. I was a little wary because of the other reviews but definitely recommend checking this place…
It’s a Sunday my baby is sleeping in the car my toddler is up so I don’t want to go in the grocery store to get donuts. I decided to try this drive through place. I order the cinnamon sugar 3 for $10 malasadas. I have eaten Malasadas from Tex drive in, Kona Manuela Malasada,…
Absolutely amazing! We stumbled on this place while in Hilo and we would come back to Hawaii just for their malasadas. They are fried and filled fresh to order. We got the poi as they were out of original (I can't speak to which is better, but the poi version were so good that…
Crema Reviews
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