Leslie’s Guidebook for Hilo
Food Scene
So many local favorites. Local, American & Hawaiian food.
18 locals recommend
Kuhio Grille - Home Of The Famous 1lb Laulau
80 Pauahi StreetSo many local favorites. Local, American & Hawaiian food.
Kens House of Pancakes
1730 Kamehameha AveOpen 24 hours.
IHOP
Pancakes, breakfast all day, American food. Prince Kuhio Mall.
Miyo's
564 Hinano StJapanese cuisine.
Tetsumen
697 Manono StRamen made your way!
Kilauea Lodge Restaurant
19-3948 Old Volcano RdHawaii Volcanoes Restaurant.
Genki Sushi
111 Puainako StFast food sushi.
Zippy's Hilo
111 E Puainako StAmerican & Local foods. In the Prince Kuhio Mall.
Maui Tacos - Prince Kuhio
111 Puainako StMexican food. In Prince Kuhio Mall.
Cafe Pesto - Hilo
308 Kamehameha AveItalian Food. Hilo Town, Front Street.
Hilo Burger Joint
776 Kilauea AveDon's Grill
485 Hinano StLocal & American food.
Coconut Grill
136 Banyan WayAmerican & Local food. Fronting Hilo Seaside Hotel.
Panda Express
376 Kilauea AveFast food Chinese food. Eat in or drive thru.
Starbucks
381 Makaala St2 in Hilo town & 1 in Target.
Hilo Bay Cafe
123 Lihiwai StParks & Nature
Delicious, variety of Local, American & Hawaiian foods. This place is always busy.
105 locals recommend
Hawaiian Style Cafe Hilo
681 Manono StDelicious, variety of Local, American & Hawaiian foods. This place is always busy.
Rainbow Falls
Catch a rainbow. Scenic photo opportunity.
Imiloa Astronomy Center
600 Imiloa PlFree! Donations welcome. There is an awesone covered jungle gym play area for the kids too.
110 locals recommend
Panaewa Rainforest Zoo
800 Stainback HwyFree! Donations welcome. There is an awesone covered jungle gym play area for the kids too.
Japanese themed botanical gardens. Great scenic background for picture taking opportunities.
103 locals recommend
Liliuokalani Park and Gardens
189 Lihiwai StJapanese themed botanical gardens. Great scenic background for picture taking opportunities.
Mauna Loa Volcano
Volcanoes
Beautiful scenery. I do not recommend driving down the steep valley road. It is a one-lane road that can be dangerously treacherous.
201 locals recommend
Waipio Valley Lookout
Beautiful scenery. I do not recommend driving down the steep valley road. It is a one-lane road that can be dangerously treacherous.
Kona side. Experience and learn about the Hawaiian culture and how they lived.
270 locals recommend
Pu'uhonua O Hōnaunau National Historical Park
State Highway 160Kona side. Experience and learn about the Hawaiian culture and how they lived.
Free! Walk across the bridge and get the feel of your own private island. No cars, traffic or crowds. Peace and serenity.
67 locals recommend
Coconut Island
Free! Walk across the bridge and get the feel of your own private island. No cars, traffic or crowds. Peace and serenity.
Hilo Bay
Within 8 miles
Please check their website before visiting for daily alerts, hours of operation and fees.
880 locals recommend
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Please check their website before visiting for daily alerts, hours of operation and fees.
You may see a resting Honu (sea turtle) or two. Please do not touch or disturb them. Give them their space, and let them rest.
140 locals recommend
Carlsmith Beach Park
1815 Kalanianaole St You may see a resting Honu (sea turtle) or two. Please do not touch or disturb them. Give them their space, and let them rest.
Mauna Kea State Park - Halepōhaku Area
75 Aupuni StPanaewa Rainforest Zoo
800 Stainback HwyArts & Culture
Lyman Museum & Mission House
276 Haili StSightseeing
Onizuka Center for International Astronomy Visitor Information Station
Mauna Kea Access RoadShopping
Hilo Shopping Center
1221 Kilauea AveWalmart
325 Makaala StIHOP, Maui Tacos, Zippys, Macy’s, TJ Maxx, Old Navy, movie theatres and various eateries and stores
60 locals recommend
Prince Kuhio Plaza
111 E Puainako StIHOP, Maui Tacos, Zippys, Macy’s, TJ Maxx, Old Navy, movie theatres and various eateries and stores
Ross Dress for Less
307 Makaala StTarget
391 Makaala StMacy's
111 E Puainako StPrince Kuhio Plaza
111 E Puainako StEssentials
Safeway
381 E Maka'Ala StHilo KTA Super Stores
50 E Puainako StLots of local foods, snacks, omiyage, bakery items & etc
Hilo Farmers Market
Mamo StreetHawaii grown fruits, vegetables and cut flowers!
Longs Drugs
111 E Puainako StDowntown Laundry Express
194 Kilauea AveFood scene
Chocolate dipped shortbread cookies, candies, ice cream, snacks & so much more! Sometimes they will give out free samples. Watch the employees making the various confections thru the glass window. Airline ready packaging.
67 locals recommend
Big Island Candies
585 Hinano StChocolate dipped shortbread cookies, candies, ice cream, snacks & so much more! Sometimes they will give out free samples. Watch the employees making the various confections thru the glass window. Airline ready packaging.
Cafe 100
969 Kilauea AveLoco moco and plate lunches
Fresh whole strawberry and azuki bean mochi and various manju and mochi selections.
44 locals recommend
Two Ladies Kitchen
274 Kilauea AveFresh whole strawberry and azuki bean mochi and various manju and mochi selections.
Hilo’s Sonic-like DRIVE-THRU where you can order various plate lunches. Tasty Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner options. Salmon or Fried Akule & Teriyaki beef combo, Beef or Curry Stew, hamburger steak, chili dogs, or french fries just to name a few. Several ice cream options including shakes, cones, sundaes and banana split too.
Kozmic Cones
317 Waianuenue AveHilo’s Sonic-like DRIVE-THRU where you can order various plate lunches. Tasty Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner options. Salmon or Fried Akule & Teriyaki beef combo, Beef or Curry Stew, hamburger steak, chili dogs, or french fries just to name a few. Several ice cream options including shakes, cones, sundaes and banana split too.