Grocery Stores
There is a Costco that you pass coming into town from the airport
There is a brand new Safeway that is new, spacious, and has everything to make you feel like you’re at home.
Target is a clean, nice store that doesn’t have the selection that Safeway does, but is less expensive
ABC stores convenience - there are 3 along Alii Drive in less than a mile
Restaurants
Big Kahuna Beach Grill - just opened; has a variety of great burgers
*Huggos On the Rocks - live music, toes in the sand, relaxed atmosphere and we like their fish tacos
Umekes Fish Market Bar and Grill - for poke bowls and Hawaiian favorites
*Foster’s Kitchen - locally sourced farm to table meals
Jackie. Ray's- fine dining
Papa Konas - Right on the water with one of the best locations
Willie's Hot Chicken - live music, outdoor dining, order at the counter
Quinn's Almost by the Sea - known for their fish and chips and pot roast. Nice outdoor seating in the back
Kona Brewing Company - brewery with casual dining in tropical atmosphere
Ola Brewing Company - brewery with casual dining
*Lava Lava Beach Club in Waikaloa Beach - amazing location, live music, games to play on the grass on the side
Magics Grill - outdoor dining on the ocean. Upscale in the evening or daytime snack bar
* Our favorites
Farmer’s markets
Keauhou - Saturday morning
Captain Cook - Sunday morning
Waimea - Saturday morning
Kailua Kona Wednesday-Sunday 7am-4pm
Poke
Da Poke Shack
Umekes
Paakai Poke and Deli
Coffee and Tea
Kona Coffee & Tea
Kona Haven Cafe
Pink Mocha Cafe
Coffee Shack - amazing view with breakfast and pasteries
Tealicious Cafe - with French pasteries and loose tea
Food Trucks
Indian Food Truck
Jamaican Food Truck
Treats
Gypsea Gelato in Coconut Grove - amazing assortment of flavors
One Aloha Shave ice - best shaved ice as they make their syrups from scratch from fresh fruit, so it doesn’t have that chemical taste
Prepared Meals to Go
Island's Natural - Our local health food store with prepared foods.
Safeway - hot food, sandwich and salad bar