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Best Cafe Restaurants in Big Island

Looking for top-rated cafe restaurants in Big Island? These are our recommended spots for 2026, based on local reviews, menus, and photos.

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All 76 Top-Rated Cafe Restaurants in Big Island

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808 Sweet Shack - Best Cafe Restaurants in Big Island
5.0(3 reviews)

808 Sweet Shack

Hilo • 315 E Kawili St Suite 204, Hilo, Hawaii, 96720-5054

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Tea Time Hawaii - Best Cafe Restaurants in Big Island
5.0(1 reviews)

Tea Time Hawaii

Hilo • 315 E Kawili St, Hilo, Hawaii, 96720-5054

3
Lani Tea House - Best Cafe Restaurants in Big Island
5.0(1 reviews)

Lani Tea House

Kailua-Kona • 74-5586 Palani Rd, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, 96740

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Happy Heart Kona - Best Cafe Restaurants in Big Island
5.0(3 reviews)

Happy Heart Kona

Kealakekua • 79-7491 Mamalahoa Hwy Ste A, Kealakekua, Hawaii, 96750-7935

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Cathee's Kitchen - Best Cafe Restaurants in Big Island
5.0(1 reviews)

Cathee's Kitchen

Kailua-Kona • 74 Luhia Street, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, 96740

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Taylored meals - Best Cafe Restaurants in Big Island
5.0(1 reviews)

Taylored meals

Kailua-Kona • 74-5616 Alapa St, Kailua-Kona, HI, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, 96740-3109

The Cardinal - Best Cafe Restaurants in Big Island
4.8(4 reviews)

The Cardinal

Honokaa • 45-3321 Mamane St, Honokaa, Hawaii, 96727-6914

Kona Town Market - Best Cafe Restaurants in Big Island
4.8(8 reviews)

Kona Town Market

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

Paul's Place - Best Cafe Restaurants in Big Island
4.8(316 reviews)

Paul's Place

Hilo • 132 Punahoa St, Hilo, Hawaii, 96720-6308

Menehune Coffee - Best Cafe Restaurants in Big Island
4.8(8 reviews)

Menehune Coffee

Kealakekua • Mamalahoa Hwy, Kealakekua, Hawaii, 96750

Kaya's - Best Cafe Restaurants in Big Island
4.7(3 reviews)

Kaya's

Island of Hawaii • 79-7300 Mamalahoa Hwy, Kealakekua, Island of Hawaii, HI 96750-7910

Hamakua Living - Best Cafe Restaurants in Big Island
4.7(3 reviews)

Hamakua Living

Honokaa • 45-3551 Mamane St, Honokaa, Hawaii, 96727-6926

Teaspresso Bar - Best Cafe Restaurants in Big Island
4.7(3 reviews)

Teaspresso Bar

Hilo • 14 W Lanikaula St Ste 103, Hilo, Hawaii, 96720-7200

Roasted Toasted Cafe - Best Cafe Restaurants in Big Island
4.7(23 reviews)

Roasted Toasted Cafe

Kailua-Kona • 75-5699 Kopiko St, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, 96740-3651

The Coffee Shack - Best Cafe Restaurants in Big Island
4.6(1,458 reviews)

The Coffee Shack

Captain Cook • 83-5799 Mamalahoa Hwy, Captain Cook, Hawaii, 96704-8306

Dining Highlights: Finding Great Cafe in Big Island

Local Ingredients & Flavor

Enjoy authentic cafe prepared with fresh island-sourced ingredients, daily catches, and local Hawaiian seasoning.

Atmosphere & Seating

From casual beachside shacks and food trucks to oceanfront fine dining, find the ideal setting for romantic dinners or family meals in Big Island.

Menus, Prices & Hours

Check price range indicators ($ to $$$$), operating hours, reservations, and customer ratings before visiting Big Island dining spots.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cafe in Big Island

Everything you need to know about dining at cafe restaurants in Big Island, Hawaii.

Top-rated cafe spots in Big Island include 808 Sweet Shack, Tea Time Hawaii, Lani Tea House. These are selected based on customer ratings, service quality, and popular menu items.
Explore the best Cafe Restaurants in Big Island, Hawaii, Hawaii. Discover top-rated dining venues serving cafe in Big Island. Read guest reviews, check ratings, view menus, and get directions easily. Plan your dining experience or explore other cuisines, islands, or dining features with our local filters. Learn more on TasteHi.

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