Best Food Around Volcanoes National Park

Best Food Around Volcanoes National Park On Big Island

February 13, 2020

Megan Potter

There’s so much to do and see in Volcanoes National Park you're bound to work up and appetite. Food options in the park are limited - think peanuts in the visitor's center - so here are some great food options around Volcanoes National Park. Stop by before or after your visit for a great meal.

Kilauea Lodge

Kilauea Lodge and Restaurant; Highway West Vacations

Type of Food: Seafood, American, International
Cost: $$-$$$
Hours: 7:30am – 9pm, 7 days a week
Address: 19-3948 Old Volcano Rd; Volcano Village, HI 96785

The Kilauea Lodge is located in Volcano Village, a short distance from Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park. The dining rooms offers a warm ambiance with a historic fireplace called The International Fireplace of Friendship, built in the 1930’s by donations from all over the world.

Kilauea Lodge Restaurant is your spot for fine dining with a variety of options for entrees and decadent desserts. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Ohelo Café

Ohelo Cafés

Type of Food: American, Asian, Pizza
Cost: $$
Hours: Lunch Takeout: 11am – 5pm, Dinner: 5:00pm – 9pm, Closed Tues & Wed
Address: 19-4005 Haunani Rd; Volcano, HI 96785

After a full day at Volcanoes National Park, enjoy a delicious dinner at Ohelo Café. Ohelo offers something for everyone, although their wood-fired cauliflower pizza is the most popular. Grab a seat in one of the Chefs’ Tables to watch the chefs prepare your meal right in front of you! The café is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Punalu‘u Bake Shop

Punaluu sweatbread; Punalu'u Bake Shop

Type of Food: Pastries, Sandwiches, Salads
Cost: $
Hours: 8:30am – 4:30pm (closes at 5pm on weekends)
Address: 95-5642 Mamalahoa Hwy; Naalehu, HI 96772

Craving something sweet? The Punalu‘u Bake Shop offers free samples of Hawaiian Sweetbread. Yum! Indulge in one of their famous malasadas while enjoying the cool Hawaiian breeze outside in the gardens.

This bake shop also offers other options besides sweets such as salads, sandwiches, other lunch entrees if you’re looking for something more substantial.

This institution on Big Island is not to be missed! Check it out on the Volcanoes Driving Tour or the South Island Epic Adventure Tour.

Café Ono

Café Ono

Type of Food: Café fares, Soups
Cost: $-$$
Hours: 11am – 2pm, Tuesday through Sunday
Address: 19-3834 Old Volcano Rd; Volcano, HI 96785

Located in the back of an artist’s shop, Café Ono is your spot if you’re looking for vegetarian/vegan-friendly and gluten-free options. With locally grown coffee, organic foods, and hearty entrees, Café Ono serves fresh and delicious meals for everyone.

You can even pick up a picnic lunch to go! The café is open for lunch from 11 am to 3 pm and serves coffee, tea, and desserts from 10 am to 4 pm.

Tuk-Tuk Thai Food Wagon

Tuk-Tuk Thai Fried Rice

Type of Food: Fast Food, Asian, Thai
Cost: $-$$
Hours: 11am – 5pm, Tuesday through Saturday
Address: 19-3820 Old Volcano Rd

Feeling incredibly hungry and looking for a quick eat?

The Tuk-Tuk Thai Food Wagon has just what you need. Delivering large portions and exceptionally tasty Thai food, this truck is a must stop to pick up a meal before heading to Volcanoes National Park.

If you're looking for some tasty options pre-or-post visit to Volcanoes, stick to this list for a great meal.