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#103 of 199 Restaurants in Kailua

Kona Town Market

4.8(8 community reviews)
Moderate ($$)

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Discover Kona Town Market, offering the best American experience in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy Moderate ($$) meals, explore their menu, and read reviews from the community on TasteHi.

Local Flavors at the Heart of Kailua-Kona

Stepping into Kona Town Market is like finding the pantry of the Big Island’s dreams. Located right in the middle of Kailua-Kona, this spot functions as more than just a grocery stop—it is a community hub for those who value island-grown ingredients and local artisan goods. You are greeted by the scent of fresh tropical fruits and the faint hum of local chatter, making it an essential pitstop before heading out for a day of snorkeling or a trek up the slopes of Hualālai.

What to Expect

The shelves are lined with a curated selection of Kona-grown coffee, macadamia nut products, and locally sourced honey that you won’t find at the big-box retailers. It is the perfect destination for travelers who want to pack a picnic of high-quality, authentic Hawaiian snacks. The layout is compact and efficient, which means it can get a bit snug during the mid-day rush, but the staff’s familiarity with every jar and bag on the shelf makes the squeeze worth it.

Why This Spot Stays Authentic

Kona Town Market prides itself on supporting the local agricultural economy. By choosing to stock items from nearby farms and boutique producers in the Kona district, they bridge the gap between small-scale farmers and the curious visitor. If you are hunting for a genuine taste of Hawaii to bring home as a gift—or just something fresh for your vacation rental kitchen—this is your go-to. It is authentic, unpretentious, and perfectly situated for those exploring the western coastline of the Big Island.

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Kona Town Market - Kailua-Kona Restaurant Image
Kona Town Market - Kailua-Kona Restaurant Image
Kona Town Market - Kailua-Kona Restaurant Image
Kona Town Market - Kailua-Kona Restaurant Image
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Location

75-5909 Walua Road Street, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, 96740

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Reviews

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Brenda TrowbridgeGoogle Maps

Recently

Can’t wait to try more!!! We stopped in for mochi donuts but it was hard to say no to all the delicious-looking food. The donuts were absolutely amazing, both the flavors AND the presentation! My daughter ordered s’mores and I got glazed but they made a mistake and gave us cookies and cream and just left it in the box for us. Sweet bonus! My husband and sons were so jealous they missed out so we will definitely be coming back! Yeah—we were so mean and absolutely ate the extra donut and didn’t save any for them LOL

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Pris LeeGoogle Maps

Recently

Bingsu fruit quality was good but ice to fruit ratio was off (too much fruits/sauce vs shaved ice thus too sweet compared to the innumerable other bingsu's I've had in the tri-state/mainland area). Ice was also not shaved as fine in comparison. But what really drove my low review was the terrible customer service. Took multiple tries for front register to understand and take my order. Then it took another 45+ mins for my bingsu to come out, during which there was nothing complimentary to compensate for my lost time (sorry to sound entitled but it was FORTY FIVE MINS!! Of my whole family's time!!). My order was changed 3x after I ordered - I ordered strawberry matcha and after 10+ mins was told strawberry "isn't coming out as expected", then I said mango matcha was fine and was told 5? 10? Minutes later they don't have mango. Finally I said fine pineapple works and ultimately that's what I got another 25 mins later, but even then they made a pineapple not pineapple matcha but by then I couldn't be bothered to complain since it was already an hour in and I was rushing for a flight (which I barely made in time btw, last to board after gunning it with hubby and 2 young kids in tow). The ladies at the table next to us who ordered right after us also waited 45+minutes for a small bingsu; they were also visibly annoyed. Tteok-bokki was not spicy at all (my 4yo ate it when she has zero tolerance for heat) which was disappointing. I'm sorry to have to leave a negative review since I really wanted to support a fellow Asian, but my mind was really blown by how terrible the experience was and nothing was proactively done to try and make it better for its customers.

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Jimmy KGoogle Maps

Recently

Love this local place. Drinks are good and food is good. Got the Malasadas and the filling was good. Wish it was made fresh though. The matcha is really good since they use ceremonial grade

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R SalgadoGoogle Maps

Recently

Great spot for lunch! We had bim bap, beef bowl, bingsu and Ube matcha latte. We enjoyed everything, flavors were good! The staff was great! I would definitely visit again if I’m in the Big Island. Price of items were decent.

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Howard MGoogle Maps

Recently

I had the spicy pork cubbap bowl with garlic spinach , and a Tiramisu mochi donut. It was delicious. The shop is spotlessly clean, and the treats look amazing. The staff were friendly and even offered me a sample for the spice level. Prices were fair for Kailua-Kona A new neighborhood favorite, looking forward to trying the rest of the menu.

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Katelynn PGoogle Maps

Recently

It is absolutely amazing here!! We love it so much!!! We got shaved it and mochi donuts and they were so good.

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MochachaGoogle Maps

Recently

Tried the spicy pork kimbap and it was delicious. Also tried the bulgogi bowl but it was a little too sweet for my taste. The cucumber kimchi was good though. Wish they made a tuna and kimchi kimbap too!

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Frequently Asked Questions about Kona Town Market

Common questions from diners about Kona Town Market in Kailua-Kona.

They offer a deli menu including soups, salads, sandwiches, pastries, ice cream, and Hawaiian snacks.

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