Bamboo Bungalow's guidebook for the east side of Hawaii
Food scene
Local foods in Hilo and surrounding area.
All locally sourced ingredients, creative menu, great service, fabulous sunset on lanai, creative tropical cocktails
137 habitants recommandent
Hilo Bay Cafe
123 Lihiwai StAll locally sourced ingredients, creative menu, great service, fabulous sunset on lanai, creative tropical cocktails
outdoor seating, primo happy hour, great food and atmosphere
128 habitants recommandent
Pineapples Restaurant
332 Keawe Stoutdoor seating, primo happy hour, great food and atmosphere
The best waffles you will ever have! Limited seating, must have reservations
17 habitants recommandent
Paul's Place
132 Punahoa StThe best waffles you will ever have! Limited seating, must have reservations
Poke To Your Taste
790 Leilani Stgreat poke bowls
Interesting bar set in historic bank building. Classic happy hour specials and friendly bartenders
55 habitants recommandent
Jackie Rey's Ohana Grill Hilo
64 Keawe StInteresting bar set in historic bank building. Classic happy hour specials and friendly bartenders
Vegan and vegetarian specials. Great salads, good clean food.
30 habitants recommandent
Sweet Cane Cafe
48 Kamana StVegan and vegetarian specials. Great salads, good clean food.
Fabulous setting overlooking river, koi pond and open air dining happy hour specials
42 habitants recommandent
Ponds Hilo
135 Kalanianaole StFabulous setting overlooking river, koi pond and open air dining happy hour specials
Best homemade pizzas town, Classic bar, nice atmosphere in downtown Hilo
139 habitants recommandent
Cafe Pesto - Hilo
308 Kamehameha AveBest homemade pizzas town, Classic bar, nice atmosphere in downtown Hilo
Makani’s Magic Pineapple Shack
54 Waianuenue AveDreamy Ice Cream!!!
Classic Pahoa restaurant, great food and scenic dining in downtown Pahoa, music nightly
240 habitants recommandent
Kaleo's Bar & Grill
15-2969 Pahoa Village RdClassic Pahoa restaurant, great food and scenic dining in downtown Pahoa, music nightly
Super Italian food with homemade daily specials. Fantastic atmosphere in small Pahoa cottage. Bring your own wine Be sure to check if open in advance
38 habitants recommandent
Paolo's Bistro
15-2955 Pahoa Village RdSuper Italian food with homemade daily specials. Fantastic atmosphere in small Pahoa cottage. Bring your own wine Be sure to check if open in advance
Papa's Fast-Fruit Restaurants
330 Kamehameha AvenueThe freshest fruit bowls in town. Many locally grown specials
Mohala’s Bayfront Fish and Chips, LLC
50 Waianuenue AveGreat locally caught fish and chips
Sakura Sushi & Grill
200 Kanoelehua AveGreat sushi "boats"
Sombat's Fresh Thai Cuisine
88 Kanoelehua Avenuelocal Thai food
Family run Thai food truck. Moves around so check first. Often parked at Akatsuka Orchid Gardens near Volcano. Love the "crazy noodles"
39 habitants recommandent
Tuk-Tuk Thai Food Truck
19-3820 Old Volcano RoadFamily run Thai food truck. Moves around so check first. Often parked at Akatsuka Orchid Gardens near Volcano. Love the "crazy noodles"
Nice selection of tacos and classic mexican specials. Love the enchiladas. Often parked at HPM in Hilo on Fridays. Get there early, long lines
Panchos Tacos Truck
15-2942 Pahoa Village RoadNice selection of tacos and classic mexican specials. Love the enchiladas. Often parked at HPM in Hilo on Fridays. Get there early, long lines
Recently expanded from Kona a "hip" place to try out all the locally sourced beers, ciders and sparkling drinks. Asian inspired food is quite good and innovative.
21 habitants recommandent
Ola Brew - Hilo
1177 Kilauea AvenueRecently expanded from Kona a "hip" place to try out all the locally sourced beers, ciders and sparkling drinks. Asian inspired food is quite good and innovative.
perfect place to pick up locally made gifts and taste test. The macadamia nut shortbreads dipped in chocolate are super popular.
67 habitants recommandent
Big Island Candies
585 Hinano Stperfect place to pick up locally made gifts and taste test. The macadamia nut shortbreads dipped in chocolate are super popular.
Same great food and a bar as long time Pahoa restaurant, very open and breezy, great happy hour and also serves breakfast/brunch on Sundays. Just 13 mins from bungalow.
16 habitants recommandent
Kaleos Bar and Grill
16-110 Orchid Land DriveSame great food and a bar as long time Pahoa restaurant, very open and breezy, great happy hour and also serves breakfast/brunch on Sundays. Just 13 mins from bungalow.
Sightseeing
Wednesdays and Saturdays Hilo has its Farmers Market. Lots of fresh local produce, arts and crafts
Don't miss Hana Hou (160 Kamehameha Street) a small specialty store on the waterfront. Many locally made artisan style finds. Fantastic handmade straw hats, jewelry, exquisite local perfumes, clothing, soaps and essential oils. A true jewel amongst all the more touristy shops.
120 habitants recommandent
Hilo
Wednesdays and Saturdays Hilo has its Farmers Market. Lots of fresh local produce, arts and crafts
Don't miss Hana Hou (160 Kamehameha Street) a small specialty store on the waterfront. Many locally made artisan style finds. Fantastic handmade straw hats, jewelry, exquisite local perfumes, clothing, soaps and essential oils. A true jewel amongst all the more touristy shops.
Sundays from 8:00-2:00 PM
Many locally sourced produce, honey, arts and crafts.
Quite a few food trucks and or food booths. Take your appetite.
169 habitants recommandent
Marché des agriculteurs de Maku'u
15-2131 Keaau-Pahoa RdSundays from 8:00-2:00 PM
Many locally sourced produce, honey, arts and crafts.
Quite a few food trucks and or food booths. Take your appetite.
Truly a diamond in the rough! A discerning chocolate lover's dream. Tucked on a one way part of Kilauea Ave, the hand dipped 100% Hawaiian chocolates are fabulous. The chocolate dipped shortbreads are over the top and the 1.5 oz bars are delicious. Try the toasted coconut or the Cacao nibs with espresso beans. YUM!
6 habitants recommandent
Hilo – Hawaiian Crown Plantation and Chocolate Factory
160 Kilauea AveTruly a diamond in the rough! A discerning chocolate lover's dream. Tucked on a one way part of Kilauea Ave, the hand dipped 100% Hawaiian chocolates are fabulous. The chocolate dipped shortbreads are over the top and the 1.5 oz bars are delicious. Try the toasted coconut or the Cacao nibs with espresso beans. YUM!
10 minutes up hill towards Volcano this family run coffee farm offers a glimpse into the Coffee industry in Hawaii. Set on 15 or so acres, they have tours of the coffee trees and the entire coffee production process (reservations in advance)or simply visit the store and ask for the abbreviated "tour" and then taste and pick up some fantastic local (and all over the Island) coffee beans. Check and see if they have any of the roasted peaberry coffee beans, so smooth and rich.
34 habitants recommandent
Hilo Coffee Mill
17-995 Volcano Rd10 minutes up hill towards Volcano this family run coffee farm offers a glimpse into the Coffee industry in Hawaii. Set on 15 or so acres, they have tours of the coffee trees and the entire coffee production process (reservations in advance)or simply visit the store and ask for the abbreviated "tour" and then taste and pick up some fantastic local (and all over the Island) coffee beans. Check and see if they have any of the roasted peaberry coffee beans, so smooth and rich.
This is the best of the best on the east side the island (even if plants aren't your obsession ). A nice "stroll" through a tropical forest of plants, trees, flowers etc. Ends up with a stunning view of the ocean.
192 habitants recommandent
Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden
27-717 Mamalahoa HwyThis is the best of the best on the east side the island (even if plants aren't your obsession ). A nice "stroll" through a tropical forest of plants, trees, flowers etc. Ends up with a stunning view of the ocean.