Popover
399 E Kawili St Suite 102, Hilo, HI
Crema's Take
“Popover in Hilo is a charming spot that celebrates the humble popover in creative ways, from savory sandwiches like turkey cranberry and pastrami to sweet treats like ube donuts and lilikoi butter mochi that showcase local Hawaiian flavors. The baked goods are made fresh throughout the day with genuine care, though inventory can be limited and mornings get busy, so arriving early rewards the patient visitor with surprisingly delicious finds. It's the kind of place that wins people over with distinctive, flavor-forward food rather than fuss—reviewers consistently rave about how blown away they were by the flavors, even when they stumble upon an empty case.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
My husband and I shared: - Turkey, Cranberry, and Cream Cheese Popover Sandwich - Pastrami Popover Sandwich - Ube Donut - Lilikoi Butter Mochi Both sandwiches were fantastic. I love popovers and it's such a great idea to turn them into a sandwich. I think I had a slight preference for the turkey one, but you can't go wrong with either. The desserts were a little disappointing. The donut was dry and the butter mochi was just ok. If you're in Hilo, come here for lunch!
Popover sandwich tuna / turkey Variety of coffee, Some pasties. Slow service but good food.
Found this gem on Google. We walked in and most of the case was empty, but the clerk offered some that were coming out within the hour. They were delicious! The purple sweet potato icing and strawberry icing yeast donuts were so fresh. We also got a Popover because you have to get a Popover when that is the name of the place! Wow!! Delicious and fresh served with some citrus butter. We also got a chocolate puff that was like a mini pain au choclat. They also had cold cans of coke which earns bonus points!!
10:30am Sunday out of coffee. Limited menu and only a few items available. Shelves mostly empty too. $20 for a small Rueben that was soaking wet. I don’t understand how places get the ratings they do…
This was our first visit and it is our favorite place in Hilo, now. My husband ordered the Breakfast Sausage Popover and I got the Breakfast Flatbread. We were blown away by the flavors! I was trying to eat my flatbread before it was cool enough, but I didn’t care! It was delicious! And my husband tore up his popover sandwich. He also asked for extra house sauce, which really made the sandwich pop! The interior looks a little well-loved, but I took it as a sign of success through genuinely kind staff and good food. The sign says they were established in 2019, and after enjoying their breakfast options, lattes, mango puff, and triple coffee scone, I can understand how they were able to survive covid! The vibe was comfortable, the food was 10/10, the service was impeccable, and the pastry selection had me drooling. Stop by Popover for a delicious meal, tasty pastries, and good coffee.
Crema Reviews
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