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Hawaiian Style Cafe Hilo

4.5(3,874)

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Location & Hours

Address

681 Manono St
Hilo, HI 96720
United States

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Hours

Open • Closes Today at 8:30 PM

Monday8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Tuesday8:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Wednesday8:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Thursday8:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Friday7:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Saturday7:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Sunday7:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Contact & Links

Contact Information

(808) 969-9265

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About Hawaiian Style Cafe Hilo

Classic Hawaiian comfort dishes are served at this casual establishment with a cheerful atmosphere.

Price range: moderately priced

Google-sourced data last fetched on June 20, 2025.

4.5/5

Based on 3,874 reviews

Recent Reviews

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Kantonia Neblett

in the last week

Food was amazing, portions size were huge and our server was funny and nice.

Rocio Cuevas

in the last week

Make this a must try on our list !! Thank me later . The food was legit. Customer service on point . Priced reasonable . Can't wait to go back before leaving the big island .

Legit Leafwing

in the last week

Service was wonderful, food was very good. Only complaint is that they charged for takeout boxes. Overall a wonderful place.

john kirby

in the last week

The Good- Wife ordered The garlic chicken and it was fantastic. The Average- The service was a bit spotty and definitely forgetful. The Bad- I ordered the wailoa poke bowl and would never ever recom...

Mark J

in the last week

Food was good, service was good, 0 complaints. Just an FYI the mac salad does have seafood in it. (I hate seafood but everything else was good)

Rachel Davis

2 weeks ago

The best, huge serving size, absolutely delicious meal I've had in months. The price was less than most places I've visited and the staff was warm and helpful. I definitely recommend the Lechon (pen b...

Vincent Tran

4 months ago

Huge portions, so order accordingly. Lechon was delicious. Lamb ribs tasty. Haupea Pancakes on, bit too big and crumbly for my liking, also enormous. Our waiter started out friendly but friendliness a...

Abhash Kumar Singh

4 months ago

We arrived here on a Christmas eve for dinner hoping to get fed as they were understaffed and there were lines of people waiting. Huge respect for them to keep the business open - the staff repeatedly...

Graciela Torres

2 months ago

If there is a wait, its always worth it. This spot always hits the right spot. Generous portions mean there's always enough to savor later. The flavors are great, making every bite a mini celebratio...

lanster

a month ago

Very busy breakfast and lunch restaurant in Hilo. We wait approximately 30 minutes to be seated. Friendly staff took care of us at our outside seating. We ordered French toast and haupia pancakes. Bot...

Andrew Poole

3 weeks ago

We went in on Memorial Day with a party of 10. The wait was 50 minutes but it was so worth it. I’ve heard all about the Loco Moco that they have here and everything I had been told was right. The food...

Eve D.

a month ago

Delicious food and great service. Clean restaurant. Portions are massive. We come here when we plan our trips from Kona. Haupia pancakes are delicious. Plenty of seating indoors and outdoor seating av...

What People Are Saying

Overall Experience

The restaurant generally provides a satisfying dining experience, often described as worth the wait. Customers express happiness with their meals and overall experience.

Customer Favorites

Loco Moco is a highly praised dish, with the gravy being a highlight. Haupia Pancakes and Lechon are also popular choices.

Atmosphere & Service

The restaurant has a cafe-style atmosphere with both indoor and outdoor seating. Staff is generally attentive and helpful, though service can occasionally decline during busy periods.

Value & Quality

Portions are consistently described as huge and generous, often providing enough for leftovers. The food quality is generally high, with flavorful dishes being a common theme.

Areas for Improvement

Some customers found the Haupia Pancakes too big and crumbly. One review mentioned a decline in service quality as the dining experience progressed.

Recent Trends

Recent reviews continue to highlight the large portion sizes and the worthiness of the wait times. There's continued appreciation for the flavors and satisfying nature of the meals.