Where to Find the Best Breakfast on the Kohala Coast

Where to Find the Best Breakfast on the Kohala Coast

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Larger than all the other Hawaiian islands combined, the Big Island requires a few day trips and overnight visits to fully explore the “youngest” place on the planet. So breakfast here is very much the most important meal of the day to help you prepare for your Big Island adventures. Here’s a list of our favorite spots for a delicious start to the day on the Kohala Coast. Aloha!

But wait, there’s more. We’re here to help demystify some of the unusual words you might see on menus like furikake, laulau and lilikoi — and explain which meat is being served and why. And possibly most importantly of all, provide the fun facts on the origins of local dishes

Breakfast in Waimea / Kamuela

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Hawaiian Style Cafe

65-1290 Kawaihae Rd., Waimea
808.885.4295
681 Manono St., Hilo
808.969.9265

If you’re craving local comfort food, there are two locations of Hawaiian Style Cafe where you can indulge in hearty portions that are light on the wallet (the second location is in Hilo). The breakfast menu is available all day and features local favorites like kalua hash and fried rice. Their loco moco game is strong as well. And if there’s ever a time to have breakfast for dinner, it’s on vacation. Open daily 7am to 2pm ( check website hours for varying locations). 

Best Breakfast on the Big Island
Photo:@waimeacoffeeco

Waimea Coffee Company

65-1279 Kawaihae Rd., Waimea
808.885.8915

Waimea Coffee Company has been recognized locally for “Best Cup of Coffee,” “Best Sandwich,” and “Best Eco-Friendly Business,” and better yet, we love their tagline — “Good Friends, Bad Habits.” Breakfast is served until 11am, featuring a nice selection of bagels and daily specials to accompany your dark roast. The Waimea Coffee Co. Waimea location is open daily from 6:30am to 5:30pm and the Hawi location is open daily from 7am to 5:30 pm.


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