Sweet Potato Kitchen serves vegetarian food favorites! This Big Island eatery includes an all-outside seating with breakfast and lunch menus. For breakfast, pick between acai bowls, naturally made granola, two poached eggs on toast with mushroom sauce, or a Belgian waffle. The lunch menu includes the SPK beefsteak burger, shiitake congee, nutty spread and jam sandwich on banana bread, and Mediterranean quinoa serving of mixed greens.

Sweet Potato Kitchen

Sweet Potato Kitchen and Bakery

55-3406 Akoni Pule Highway, Waimea, HI 96743, USA

20.237848, -155.831953

www.sweetpotatokitchen.com

+1 808-345-7300

Situated in the memorable, village of Hawi, you will locate a comfortable bistro called the Kohala Coffee Mill in Hawi serving world-class espresso, scrumptious suppers highlighting succulent hamburger and veggie lover burgers and genuine locally made ice cream. This gem offers an incredible spot for a light nibble bragging the freshest home grown fruits and vegetables, pastries and baked goods, and coffee drinks

This is the kind of center point where every morning, local people assemble and blend. Kohala Coffee Mill catches the spirit of a family and community coming together for a hearty meal off the beaten track. Extraordinary dishes, incredible coffee, extraordinary location, the few seats inside joyfully provide the best approach to a very comfortable, open air seating looking out to the the memorable main road of Hawi.

Kohala Coffee Mill

55-3412 Akoni Pule Hwy, Hawi, HI 96719, USA

20.237810, -155.831333

+1 808-889-5577

https://kohala-coffee-mill.business.site 

Quite possibly one of the BEST fish and chips anywhere in Kona. This garden style (Lanai) cafe serves Hawaiian dishes in Hawaiian style. Friendly service, right portioned food and laidback atmosphere. Come for lunch or for early dinner. They accommodate for vegan diners too!

Gill’s Lanai

54-3866 Akoni Pule Hwy

Kapaau, HI 96755, USA

20.230517, -155.800761

+1 808-315-1542

http://gillslanai.restaurantwebexpert.com

Located at the end of the road in North Kohala, you will find one of the island's oldest and most beloved establishments. Popular for its affordable and creative Pacific Rim menu, along with warm, lighthearted fun, and a big aloha spirit, Bamboo has been rated "Excellent" by Zagat and been awarded stars from Fodors.

Bamboo Restaurant

553415 HI-270,Hawi, HI 96719, USA

20.238182, -155.831318

+1 (808) 889-5555

www.bamboorestauranthawaii.com

While in transit to Costco, you'll see an eatery promoting Indian, Indonesian and Thai cooking in a food truck. These are extremely unmistakable foods and cooking styles. The chef is an amazing cook. Pick from delectable and astounding assortment of fish, curry, vegetable, noodle dishes and their gelato.

Lotus Cafe Food Truck

Hawi, HI

+1 808 345 0053

www.thelotuscafefoodtruck.com

Pololu valley is the most northern of the impressive valleys that are carved into the Kohala volcano at the lush green pastures of the Kohala region on the Big Island. The distance from the overlook point to the valley floor is 490ft (150m). From here you have a magnificent view over Pololu Valley and the impressive sea cliffs that slowly crumble into the ocean. If you are visiting in the winter months (from ~December to ~March) this is a great place to try and see humpback whales. You can stick around for 10 minutes to snap a few pictures of the breathtaking coastline and take in the scenery but the real attraction at Pololu is the short but steep hike down into the valley and the black sand beach at the valley floor.

Pololu Valley Hike

20.203629, -155.733842

52-5100 Akoni Pule Hwy, Kapaau, HI 96755

The great, stone Puukohola Heiau can be seen off the street, only north of the hotels of the Kohala Coast. This National Historic Site is home to one of the biggest reestablished heiau (temple) in Hawaii and is a piece of the National Park System. Heiaus were sacrosanct spots of worship for Native Hawaiians, and Puukohola Heiau was a site worked to satisfy a memorable prediction.

Kamehameha the Great was told by his kahuna (minister) to assemble and devote Puukohola Heiau to the war god Kukailimoku to help in his endeavors to unite the Islands of Hawaii. The heiau was developed towering over the Kohala Coast from 1790 to 1791. King Kamehameha at last satisfied the kahuna's prediction when he successfully united the Hawaiian Islands in 1810.

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Lapakahi State Historical Park is a huge region of ruins from an old Hawaiian fishing village in North Kohala. Guests can find out about customary Hawaiian culture through the reestablished parts of this old Hawaiian waterfront settlement. Lapakahi is a partially restored fishing village that goes back more than 600 years. This rough beach front park will give you a look at what it resembled to live like the Native Hawaiians of the past.

The recreation center's rough shoreline faces the Lapakahi Marine Life Conservation District. Swimming isn't advised. Since the Kohala Coast can get hot, the best time of day to visit is in the early morning or later toward the evening.

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Just past the beautiful town of Hawi in North Kohala is the residential community of Kapaau. Before the North Kohala Civic Center stands the first King Kamehameha I Statue, raised not a long way from where Hawaii's most noteworthy lord was conceived. If you're lucky to be on the Big Island or Oahu for King Kamehameha Day on June 11, you can observe a really remarkable tradition. Phenomenally long flower leis will be hung on the statue, his outstretched arms and around his neck.

An incredible warrior, ambassador and pioneer, King Kamehameha I joined the Hawaiian Islands into one imperial kingdom in 1810 following a long period of contention. Kamehameha I was bound for significance from birth. Hawaiian legend prophesized that a light in the sky with quills like a bird would signal the introduction of an incredible king. Historians believe Kamehameha was born in 1758. It was the year Halley's Comet passed by Hawaii.

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Five Hawaiian residence families with the assistance and direction of Andrew Kawabata of UH Cooperative Extension began the farmers market held Saturday mornings in Waimea at Kuhio Hale in 1992. The focal point of the market are flowers, food items and locally grown produce and some crafts are also allowed. The stalwart families who resolved to be there every Saturday have made companions with their Waimea neighbors and guests to the island striving to develop and produce the best items they can.

Homestead Farmers Market

Waimea Homestead Farmer's Market

67-1229 Mamalahoa Hwy, Waimea, HI 96743, USA

20.019644, -155.669637

+1 808.333.2165

www.waimeafarmersmarket.com

The Turkish Döner has been a eu favorite for many years. At Dan-o’s Döner, they recreate this delicious ‘turning meat’ using solely all-Hawaiian, healthy and grass fed beef stacked daily by hand on a spit. Slow cooked to tender perfection, the meat is stuffed into its bread pocket with healthy greens, tomatoes and yoghurt. Committed to serving ultimately healthy food of the very best quality, Dan-O’s make their dishes in house and sources native ingredients whenever possible—guaranteeing freshness and serving to support the community. Enjoy Döner kebabs, wraps, plates, salads and a whole lot more.

Dan-o's Doner

64-1067 Hawaii Belt Rd, Waimea, HI 96743, USA

20.024495, -155.661227

+1 (808) 938 – 9978

www.danos-doner.com

A Big Island treasure for more than 20 years, Merriman's Waimea is Chef Peter Merriman's invention, situated in beautiful heartland Waimea. Experience the bona fide taste of Hawaii and the first Home of Hawaii Regional Cuisine. Incredible nourishment, extraordinary vibe, incredible service. What more can anyone ask for? In case you're in the area, you absolutely must try Merriman's!

Merriman’s

Merriman's Big Island

65-1227 Opelo Road Kamuela B, Waimea, HI 96743, USA

20.023028, -155.676604

+1 808-885-6822

www.merrimanshawaii.com/waimea

A cool and casual quick service restaurant that serves pizza, pasta, sandwiches, and salads in generous portions. Pizza is their speciality and it comes in a variety of flavors and toppings. The service is fast and friendly and the food comes fresh.

Pau Restaurant

Pau

65-1227 Opelo Rd

Kamuela, HI 96743

20.023232, -155.676907

www.paupizza.com

(808) 885-6325

Despite being situated unusually, be surprised  by the quality of food you’ll find at Village Burger. The food here is absolutely locally grown and fresh -- even the kobe beef!

Village Burger Waimea

67 - 1185 Mamalahoa Hwy, Waimea, HI 96743, USA

20.020205, -155.667069

+1 (808) 885-7319

www.villageburgerwaimea.com