Minit Stop (763 Leilani St)
About
Local Flavors in the Heart of Hilo
When you find yourself cruising through the Leilani Street corridor in Hilo, there is a specific kind of reliability that only Minit Stop offers. This isn't your average convenience store stop; it is a quintessential Hawaiian culinary outpost where the aroma of crispy chicken and freshly steamed rice greets you the moment the automatic doors slide open.
The Go-To for Island Comfort
For Hilo residents, this location is the definition of a grab-and-go staple. The kitchen specializes in local-style fried chicken that strikes the perfect balance of a crunchy, seasoned exterior and juicy meat. It is a no-frills environment, but the consistency of the bentos and hot grab-and-go items makes it a vital part of the daily rhythm for commuters heading toward the industrial areas or nearby residential pockets of East Hawaii.
A Quick Note on the Experience
Keep in mind that during the morning rush and lunch hour, the parking lot can get a bit congested. You might have to navigate around a few delivery trucks or fellow patrons vying for a spot, but the wait is short. Whether you are grabbing a quick morning coffee or picking up a hearty lunch to eat on the way to the beach, the food remains consistently hot and satisfying.
It is the type of place where you don't come for the ambiance—you come for the flavor of a true Hilo institution. If you want a genuine taste of how locals do lunch in Hawaii, a stop here is mandatory.
Location
763 Leilani St, Hilo, Hawaii, 96720-4548
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yesterday around 8:40 something pm almost 9:00 pm me my boyfriend and our friends pulled into this gas station by the gas pumps because my boyfriends car was having problems, so instead of being on the highway we pulled off “ 4 cars including our car “ my boyfriend them got out checked our car everything was fine so they decided to take pictures of the cars. nothing wrong with that in my opinion we was gonna take pictures go on about our day. we didn’t wanna buy anything we didn’t even try to walk towards the store. this real short stubby filipino lady whos a employee there with her uniform on, with i think brown or black hair with abit of dark highlights went walking into the store and before getting in she said, very loudly now. “ hows these dumb little kids “ and closed the door. i just wanna know what was so dumb about us pulling into a public place to check out our car that was giving problems ?. you as a employee should know better than to say stuff like that to peoples when you know your job could be on the line. you as an adult with a son should know you wouldn’t want anyone to talk about him like that right ?. that was wrong of you. this store has terrible customer service. zero manners. and rude stuck up employees. if you wanted us to leave you could have asked. we are not trouble makers and we wasn’t looking to cause trouble or do anything “ dumb “ like how you thought. nor did we wanna disrupt your closing routine. maybe next time you should keep your mouth shut and not assume peoples are “ kids “ or “ dumb “ or out doing “ stupid things “. in my opinion dont go here go aloha gas station down the road by the airport
Paul D.Google Maps
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Just went in to get a sandwich and Coke 0. Workers greeted me when I walked in and said goodbye when I left.
Alexander IvansGoogle Maps
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Gas station with “no public bathroom”. I could see the bathroom outside. Glad I asked before I filled up would never want to spend a penny here.
Lolita DeeGoogle Maps
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The staff is unfriendly and mean. Especially the guy that works there, he will give attitude and yell at you when he gets irritated. He wears his mask below his nose and sometimes leaves it on his chin. The only reason I go here is because there's less people that go here but now I see why.
Mya BurnsGoogle Maps
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Went to fill my tires with air but realized I didn't have any quarters. I headed inside and asked the cashier if i could please have four quarters for my $1. She replied very rudely that I would have to buy something for her to open the til. "I'm buying air for my tires" I told her. "No you have to buy something from inside the store" she tells me. "Sounds like bs!" I said, "is there a manager I can speak with?" "No" she replied. I've never had a problem in the past getting change from a gas station, and I'm really not in the mood to be conned by some miserable fat cashier today. Shout out to Renee for having horrible customer service and close to no human decency from what I can tell.
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