Paul's Place

4.7(404)

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Location & Hours

Address

132 Punahoa St
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
United States

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Hours

Closed • Opens Thursday at 7:30 AM

MondayClosed

TuesdayClosed

Wednesday7:30 AM - 2:00 PM

Thursday7:30 AM - 2:00 PM

Friday7:30 AM - 2:00 PM

Saturday7:00 AM - 2:00 PM

SundayClosed

Contact & Links

Contact Information

(808) 280-8646

About Paul's Place

Cozy, popular spot serving cafe fare made with locally sourced ingredients, plus smoothies & coffee.

Price range: moderately priced

Google-sourced data last fetched on April 30, 2025.

4.7/5

Based on 404 reviews

Recent Reviews

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Yun

a month ago

It’s an out of world experience in this little cozy place. The seatings are extremely limited. All the little feelings good collection and ambiance are nicely designed across the interior. The coff...

Hope Hostutler

a month ago

My review is below this post, but I forgot to post the food…..all I can say is WOW!!! The coffee is strong and will definitely wake you up! I just can’t say enough so I’ll let the pictures say the re...

Cherry

a month ago

One of the sweetest places we had the pleasure of stopping into during our time in Hilo. Paul was absolutely delightful as were the rest of the patrons in the cafe that afternoon!! Food and tea were b...

Elizabeth Webb

4 months ago

Absolutely adorable little spot. Delicious, fresh food. Super cozy. I loved everything about this place! I had the tuna bloom and my husband ordered the eggs Benedict.

Yung P

6 months ago

Paul's place is a cozy spot especially for brunch! As soon as we walked in, we were greeted by Mr. Paul himself with a bright smile and welcomed us into his place. As we are in October, the place wa...

What People Are Saying

Overall Experience

The restaurant provides an overwhelmingly positive and memorable dining experience. Customers consistently rate it highly, suggesting it is a must-visit spot.

Customer Favorites

Eggs Benedict (especially the smoked salmon version with special aioli) and Pasta de Marco are frequently praised dishes. Tuna bloom is also mentioned as a loved item.

Atmosphere & Service

The restaurant is described as cozy, adorable, and having a good ambiance with unique interior design. Paul, the chef/owner, is repeatedly mentioned for his exceptional hospitality, friendliness, and interaction with customers.

Value & Quality

The food is repeatedly described as delicious and fresh. While not explicitly mentioning pricing, the positive comments about the food's quality imply good value for the experience.

Areas for Improvement

Limited seating and parking are mentioned as potential inconveniences.

Recent Trends

Recent reviews highlight the strong coffee and the overall "WOW" factor of the food. The personal touch and interaction with the chef remain a consistent highlight.