The Hamakua Coast Restaurants

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  • 1. Cafe il Mondo

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    Unquestionably the fanciest spot in Honokaa, this cozy Italian bistro known for its pizza and other options feels like you've taken a step into Florence. Wood details, a full bar, travertine finishes, antique furnishings, pendant lighting, and a fantastic stone pizza oven combine to create a thoroughly welcoming atmosphere. On the menu, pizzas and calzones dominate, but there is a full selection of pastas, salads, and sandwiches. Prices are surprisingly affordable. Local entertainers play on weekends.

    3580 Mamane St., Honokaa, Hawaii, 96727, USA
    808-775–7711

    Known For

    • Variety of house-made calzones
    • Pasta primavera
    • Paauilo penne
  • 2. Tex Drive-In

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    A local institution, this casual place is famous for its malasadas, the puffy, doughy, deep-fried Portuguese doughnuts without a hole, best eaten hot; there are also cream-filled versions, including vanilla, chocolate, and coconut. For more than a snack, go for the Hawaiian burger, with a fat, juicy slice of sweet pineapple on top, the overstuffed burrito, or some decent house-made pizza.

    45-690 Pakalana St., Honokaa, Hawaii, 96727, USA
    808-775–0598

    Known For

    • The island's best malasadas
    • Food cooked to order
    • Long waits
  • 3. Mr. Ed's Bakery

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    There's been a bakery in this building since 1912, when the previous owner served cookies and treats to the kids of plantation workers. Dean and June Edmoundson took over the spot in 1990 and have been treating visitors and residents to delectable goodies, including guava bear claws, paniolo (cowboy) cookies, homemade preserves, ice cream, and shave ice. There are also basic snacks if you've worked up an appetite visiting Akaka Falls, such as hot dogs and manapua (pork wrapped in a steamed bun). If you're staying in the area, they will deliver. 

    28-1672 Old Mamalahoa Hwy., Honomu, Hawaii, 96728, USA
    808-960–5000

    Known For

    • Fresh-baked pastries and desserts every morning
    • To-go food such as hot dogs and manapua (pork in a steamed bun)
    • Proximity to Akaka Falls State Park

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun. No dinner
  • 4. What's Shakin'

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    A cute vintage shack, painted a cheery yellow, is the home of the best smoothies and shakes on the Hamakua Coast. Order at the counter and take away, or sit awhile under the canopy while you indulge in a Mango Tango, Lava Java, Bananarama, or any of about 15 selections of creative smoothies; you can pair it with tasty turkey, fish, or chicken roll-ups and other wraps. Although the focus is on vegetarian fare, there's something for everyone here, including a kids' menu and the Beyond Burger, a veggie burger impossible to distinguish from the real thing. What's Shakin' is in Pepeekeo, south of Honomu Town.

    27-999 Old Mamalahoa Hwy., Pepeekeo, Hawaii, 96783, USA
    808-964–3080

    Known For

    • Healthy vegetarian and vegan wraps
    • Smoothies made from fruit grown on location
    • One of the few places to stop on the way to Honokaa

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No dinner
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