Hawaiian Style Cafe Hilo

Generous portions for the price. 🍱 The menu had plenty of options, and everything we ordered tasted great. Really impressed with the quality and consistency across the board. It’s clear that the kitchen takes its craft seriously, and the staff adds the extra touch of care. Happy that I chose this place!✨

This is a place you can sit back and visit. It's got a homey feel. We had the Kalbi ribs and the Macnut panko Mahi. They were good portions and wonderful tasting food. The portions we large. Took home a piece of their Chantilly cake. Will definitely be back.

My husband had really good food. The other tables around us looked like their food was great too. I unfortunately chose the new special ribeye steak sandwich. The waitress said it's the first day they served it. It tasted like a very greasy frozen Philly cheesesteak sandwich. It was mostly cheese with tiny cut up green peppers. The bun was very soggy with oil and the meat dried out. Again the flavor was like a very greasy freezer Philly cheesesteak. The grease was leaking all over and coating the plate under the french fries. I actually threw up when we checked into the hotel after we ate there. The waitress while initially kind, was busy chatting with the next table, and I regret not getting her attention while we were there. The French fries were good and the garden salad tasted fresh. I really like their house made dressing. Eat there, just don't get the new ribeye steak sandwich special.

Absolutely loved this place. We tried a few other places to eat but this was our favorite. We came back several times and this was our go to. Food is delicious, fun way to try some local dishes, service is good, and we were well taken care of. Highly recommend! Officially my favorite place to eat on the big island!

Oh my god the amount of food you get from this place is INSANE! You truly get what you pay for here and it does not disappoint. Everything tastes really good and you better bring two stomachs with you otherwise you’re taking leftovers. The staff is extra friendly. Make sure if you put your name down, one of your family members stay nearby as they’ll call out your name and if you’re not there they will erase your name from the list. Nice seating outside and inside.

Took long to get seated - table waiting system was a little weird. Nothing outrageous abt the service, its just that it took long to get knives/plates. Food is good tho, servers are friendly too

This is must try in Hilo, and very family style restaurant and food portions is huge, definitely for those who are curving for satisfaction, Poke bowl is so frash！ order the Hawaiian plate I personally think this is best so far from all 4 islands

Decent food spot for local Hawaiian fare. The service was good, and the restaurant was clean. However, it came across much more bland than expected. The environment was underwhelming, and the food was good, not great. While it was prepared well, and presented well, the food left something to be desired. Overall, decent spot if you need something quick, but not a go-to-food spot.

Food is great! Service is great! Sometimes you have to wait for a table but it's well worth it.

Everything ALOHA is in the ATMOSPHERE but the word on your window booth displayed too small to see with da makas. Please Kokua and expand BIGGAH ALOHA is POWERFUL MAHALO nui loa for da delicious breakfast

Amazing selection of allllll the local favorites. HUGE portions, so it makes alll the money you spend 100% worth it! Might just be inflation but one of the best bang for your buck in Hilo at the moment in my opinion. My 2 children, my boyfriend and I all ordered a plate each, sodas & juices to go around, a few sides and our bill was less than $100! With 3 huge, FULL, take out plates to take home! Hard to get nowadays. Service is always great. Love the auntys that work there.

Fantastic food! So so Ono! Get the Kalua Hash!! Wow... Make sure to come hungry, the portions are HUGE!!!!!

I came here because I saw all the great reviews and this place did not disappoint. I was feeling a bit under the weather and ordered the beef stew which came with a very deeply flavored broth that felt like the broth was simmered or slow cooked for hours to develop the flavor. The beef was really soft and tender too. It came with a side of Mac salad that had tuna and it was delicious. The portions were big so I had leftovers and it still hit the next day when I had it. Highly recommend

Friendly service, cozy booths, large portions of authentic Hawaiian food. Unfortunately the Mai tai's were nothing to write about. We had the short ribs loco moco, the Mac salad with tuna fish which was strange but delicious and half a papaya.

The food is amazing!!! The pancakes ate huge, fluffy and cooked to perfection. The loco moco with fried rice was delicious! It's a cute location and has a welcoming ambiance. We used Yelp to get on the waitlist and when we got there, the host checked us in and seated us promptly. Two helpers came to take our drink orders and they were not mean but they were not friendly or welcoming. Finally the waitress came. She was nice and helpful. We will be back for pancakes for sure...

This place needs to have 5 stars! We stopped by this cafe on our quick trip to Hilo for the Volcano National Park. It is nestled near the town next to the airport, so we grabbed a bit from here and checked out the farmers market nearby before taking the longer drive to the park. The restaurant is unassuming, but honestly, we were pleasantly surprised! We got some classic dishes - the loco loco and luau - but also poke bowl and maca pancake. Honestly, the poke bowl and the macadamia pancake were unbelievably good! The poke bowl was better than any other bowl we tried in Waikiki, and the pancake was huge with a delicious coconut macadamia cream. And in general, the portions were just so huge - pancake could've fed 5 people! Also, service was so quick and the waiters were so kind.

When I and husband family landed in Hilo, we went to lunch here. Before our trip I researched on Yelp where is good for lunch. There is a system to put the wait list by Yelp but I completely forgot to do it. When we arrived the restaurant (it's very close to the airport and there are lots of parking in this area) this place had only line front of the restaurant. Must be good! Got inside the restaurant and signed in the waiting list. We had 6 groups front of us but some people gone and we got our table faster than we expected. They have regular menu and also some special menus show on the screen. I ordered Haupia pancakes and my husband ordered Home Of The Original Kalua Hash And Eggs (side choice/Pancakes). Their portion is so HUGE!!!!! Even my husband's side's pancakes were almost same amount of my Haupia Pancakes. We enjoyed meal but we were in a food coma,,,lol!

It was a great local spot to explore great food. Everyone was so nice and friendly. Great atmosphere.

Just noticed my last review was 6 years ago so wanted to make another since we eat here at least a dozen times a year now! We live part time in Hawaii up in Volcano. We don't eat out much, but when we want a great breakfast or a casual local dinner, this is our place. I have become addicted to their pancakes. I don't even use syrup anymore, just butter. It is onolicious! I have no idea what they put in these, but it is something special. Service is always great and food comes out quick in the mornings.

Food great. Service very good. Sometimes a wait time. Ambiance local style come as you are.

We loved this place, it's a charming no frills cafe with great food and friendly staff. We seated and served quickly and the portions were very generous!

Delicious satisfying and filling food that tastes like mom cooked for you. We split a bowl and it was huge. It was one of the most popular bowls that they have with shrimp, Ahi and chicken. Was very filling indeed. We also got the Lilikoi cream pie. It was nice and tangy and creamy. The ambience was super chill, very large restaurant inside with booth, seating, and Hawaiian music playing in the background, simply delightful! Service was super friendly and quick. There's typically a line but it's worth the wait. Don't miss while visiting the Hilo side of Hawaii.

Really big portion sizes and tastes Ono... Great service and fast on getting your food....great atmosphere and friendly staff members.

Huge portions! There was surprisingly no line when we got there on a Saturday morning. Food was great, service was fast.

If you're in Hilo and craving hearty island comfort food, Hawaiian Style Café is a must! From the minute you step inside, you're welcomed with aloha and the smell of delicious local favorites. The portions are huge, GO hungry or plan on taking leftovers. Their famous loco moco is perfectly seasoned with rich gravy over tender hamburger steak and fluffy rice, topped with eggs just how you like them. The Haupia pancakes are bigger than the plate yet somehow light and fluffy. I also loved the smoky kalua pork fried rice, which hit all the right notes. The vibe is pure Hilo: laid-back, friendly, and buzzing with locals and visitors alike. Even when it's busy, the staff is quick, kind, and makes you feel like part of the family. Whether you're fueling up for a volcano adventure or just want an incredible breakfast, Hawaiian Style Café in Hilo delivers every time.

We went there at 9am on a Monday morning and didn't have to see any waiting. We were given the menu which has a good number of options to choose from. While after reading the reviews I was looking forward to try the banana macadamia pancake I was a bit disappointed by that. The flavor wasn't as good as most other reviews mentioned but that can just be a me issue. We also had steak and eggs as the other option. Quantity is definitely huge at this place. Restaurant also have more cakes in their bakery area out in the front that I'd love to try sometime but we had a flight to catch that day so skipped those this time.

Big hearty portions won't leave you hungry at the end of the meal... and you may have some to box up for later! The pancakes with haupia toasted coconut sauce is an absolute must. Don't miss it. Be sure to join the waitlist on Yelp! when you arrive. There's usually a line of folks waiting outside, but the staff moves wiki wiki to get you seated.

This place is amazing! No frills, long line, huge potions. This place was recommended by a native of Hilo now living in Honolulu whom was our Uber driver from the airport at the beginning of our trip. Comfort food at its finest. One entree will feed 2. Lots of locals will take their individual entree as leftovers, but we were staying in a hotel. The chicken was a little heavy on the breading but it's exactly what you would expect. The ribs were very well seasoned and the noodles were on point. Lots of locals with big parties. Definitely a must if you want to try where the locals go. It's a staple in this community.

I was disappointed cause I tried the lite breakfast today instead of my usual pancakes. The eggs and the bacon were very warm. So I will stick to my usual next time. Good service today. Got to sit in the back room today.

Whenever I hop over to Hilo there is always a stop at Hawaiian Style Cafe! Food portions are generous. Prices are more than fair. Parking is easy and free. The only drawback is everyone and their uncle knows how good this place is so... more than likely there will be a wait. Go on the off times and the wait will be shorter. Because its so popular, service may suffer a little. Everyone friendly though! This place makes a mean locomoco. In fact, there are a few versions to choose from. Whichever one you might choose... be prepared to take leftovers. I also like the sausage breakfast, even at lunch. Today, feeling my phatness, hahah, I opted for the Korean chicken over green salad. Perfectly choice. Hawaiian Style Cafe has a sister restaurant on the Kona side of the island but... its not Hilo so...!?!

Quite good! Delicious hearty portions at a very reasonable price. We got in line at 9 AM and had to wait about 45 min for a table of 4. No reservations unless party of 8 or larger so first come first serve. We ordered loco Moco, the steak omelette, light breakfast pancakes, and noodles. Loco Moco was excellent. Brown gravy was savory and mixed very well with the hamburger patty and rice even if a tad bit salty. Omelet was good as well, egg was fluffy and not overcooked. Light breakfast came with 1 piece of ham and a Sunnyside up egg alongside a singular pancake. Personally, for $11 I'd pass on this dish when a normal full size entree with double to triple portions is only $18. Lastly for the noodles, personally the ginger broth flavor was a bit strong for me but the dish itself is fine. Overall I would definitely recommend this spot to tourists. Hearty delicious dishes at a fair price are a great way to start a day of activities. Just be mindful of the long wait and no reservations available beforehand

Super busy cafe, get there early! Food was tasty, very generous portions! Cafe was noisy due to business but the staff were wonderful and attentive.

The haupia pancakes were one of the best pancakes I've ever had. The food came out very fast! Next time I would definitely split a plate with someone, the portions are huge!

We were recommended to this yummy place for a pancake and came back the next day for another pancake and mocoloco! Super busy home town restaurant. Get on the wait list and enjoy after a quick walk about

We were ready for some grub but not that hungry but this place was recommended, of course we had to go and thank goodness we weren't hungry because the wait was between 45 minutes to an hour. The menu was one double sided page filled with Loco Mocos and local favorites. I saw Lechon (fried pork belly) as one of the offerings so I had to order that. My partner in crime ordered fried Saimin (wheat noodles) which in opinion is a version of "Pancit" ( Filipino noodle dish). The Lechon came with Mac and cheese and two scoops of steamed rice. The Lechon was fried pork belly sliced with onions and tomatoes on a bed of Patis (fish sauce). The fried Saimin included some fried gyoza, fish cakes and veggies. The portions were good for two at a good price! The ambiance is a sense of family. You can see all types of families, a family of three all the way to a family of six plus at the restaurant. It's worth a visit and I will have to try the Loco Mocos for sure.

My first impression when we got our food was "big island do it big here!" The portions are really good. And everything on the menu looks really good. My first time here and on the island as well. The service was great and got our food quick. The place is nice with lots of parking in front. Definitely coming here again on our next visit. I recommend this place for sure.

Went for breakfast. This review is mainly for the kalua hash. I was intrigued by the kalua hash, haven't seen it on the menu before. I love kalua so I was excited to try this, however it was very disappointing! One large mash potato patty with *very little* kalua pig. No chunks of potato. Flavorless and mushy. Do yourself a favor and avoid the kalua hash! Almost inedible. Threw it away. Other items were good - Volcano omelette - had a lot of bell peppers. The avocado wasn't available today, bummer.. Blueberry haupia pancakes - giant pancakes and flavorful, best item we ordered.

Ok so when we arrived there was definitely a wait! Once you walk in, you'll see a dessert filled show case! We waited for about 20 minutes and were sat in a comfy booth. The menu has a lot of different choices but I went with the special! It was so good, it came with sausage, spam, bacon, eggs, and and English muffin! My partner ordered the pork nachos and I couldn't believe the flavor in my mouth. The one thing that wasn't great was the margaritas... watered down, doesn't taste like anything... first they gave us blended when we notated on the rocks. The service was just ok, nothing special. You come here for the food! They have everything from breakfast, numerous types of loco mocos, burgers, stews and etc... This was one of the more tastier restaurants than many other other places we visited.

So disappointed. Been going here for 7 years. Ordered food to go. Kalbi ribs. No ribs, like poor quality teri beef. Ordered Korean chicken. Deep fried no taste chicken. Not Korean at all. So disappointed. Neva order again or again.

Phenomenal food service! Pancakes are the size to the plate and are delicious and fluffy. Omelets are huge also. I got the chicken fried steak which was tender and tasty. Lines can get long so you may wait a bit but totally worth it.

Hawaiian Style Cafe serves tasty, comforting food with huge portions at great prices. The service is friendly and fast, and the laid-back local vibe makes it an easy place to relax and enjoy a meal. If you're in Hilo, this spot is a must-go. Come hungry!

Came here on a recommendation of a friend's! This Hawaiian food spot truly delivers when it comes to flavor. The boneless short ribs were absolutely incredible. Perfect smoky-sweet taste and easy to eat. No bones! We also decided to venture out and try their haupia pancakes. Easily one of the best things I've ever had for brunch. They were so fluffy and had just the right amount of sweetness. It does get really busy, especially during peak hours, so the service can be a bit slow. Also, the air conditioning struggles to keep up with the crowd and the heat outside, so it can get a little warm inside. But honestly, the food is worth it. Just be prepared to wait a bit and maybe dress light.

We found out about this restaurant on YouTube. It was so good we tried the original location too. Negatives: -none Positives: -prices/value, the amount of food they give you is well worth the price and more. Everything on the big island is bigger. Definitely the Texas of the islands. -taste, everything we got was good. The item worth mentioning the most was the galbi. Definitely one of the best I've had. My wife loved it so much we demanded we get it again for our last day on the big island. -service, service was exceptionally friendly. We definitely felt the aloha spirit. Overall 5/5 Thank you for providing us with an amazing experience and exceptional food.

Stopped by Hawaiian Style Cafe again and they did not disappoint! I ordered the pork adobo, and it was cooked perfectly--tender, moist, super flavorful, and easily one of the best I've had. As always, the portions were extremely generous, true to HSC style. For dessert, we tried the triple-layer pumpkin pie and WOW. Absolutely amazing. Creamy, perfectly spiced, and layered just right--definitely a must-try if you see it on the menu. A huge shoutout to Makana and Roberta, who were awesome from start to finish. Very friendly, extremely pleasant, and made the experience feel warm and welcoming. If you're craving local comfort food done right, this spot never misses. Highly recommended! Very welcoming environment and it felt like home.

Whenever you get a craving for a lot of great food, stop at Hawaiian Style Cafe! No matter what you want from big breakfast to a local style meal these guys won't disappoint. Always busy but that is great! Even with lots of people waiting you get in pretty quick and can enjoy.

Coming here always hits the spot. We really appreciate the hospitality. There is a line that usually forms most people grab a menu and choose out what they want so as soon as they sit at the table, they put that order in and get their food a lot quicker. Of course, if you're a local, you already know what you like so it's nice opportunity to talk story with family while you wait. Love all the servers and we love guy!

We stopped by on a weeknight. They were a little busy, but we only waited a few minutes to be seated. The Honoli'i with garlic shrimp and Spicy Poke Bowls were good. The portions were filling. How I've missed the Hawaiian fruit punch. I would recommend a meal here if passing through Hilo town. Parking - large private lot.

First off, we greeted with a sweet, genuine welcome. Good efficient service. Pancakes were the size of a steering wheel. Our food was good. They have a nice patio in front. Clean bathrooms.

Outside seating with covering Loved the luau stew so yummy with white rice. Oriental dressing on the salad also yummy. Mixed plates have great choices of meats. Would definitely come back again.

Had couple bad experiences at Hawaiian style Café , but I gave them another try! Last 2 times I've gone there everything has been great , food , service cleanness was all great! Thats why it important to give a restaurant another shot.

Overall, I thought this place was good. I really liked the large menu and big portions. We arrived on a weekday and the place was half empty, but we still ended up waiting for a bit before we were seated. I know the Haupia Pancakes are the signature dish, so I ordered those. The pancakes were good...the pancakes themselves were very plain and unimpressive, but the haupia sauce was delicious. I definitely left very full and satisfied. The service was very friendly and warm. The restaurant is clean and perfect for medium sized groups. I'd probably come back to try some of the other offerings.

I love the ambience food and the Service is fantastic. A wonderful family friendly restaurant.

Came here on a Tuesday at 6:30 PM with my cousin. Our wait time was about five minutes. Parking was easy to find. Firstly, portion sizes are HUGE here. My cousin and I shared one platter, the Mok-a-saurus, and a side of macaroni salad. The Mok-a-saurus consists of four types of protein: hamburger meat, chicken katsu, kahlua pork, and spam (plus the two eggs on top). The chicken katsu was our favorite meat; it was crispy, well-flavored, and cooked just right such that it was not dry. Our second favorite meat was the kahlua pork. Third was the spam. The hamburger patty was dry and burnt in some places, so we did not finish it. Gravy was good. The macaroni salad was interesting in that it also had tuna, potatoes, and peas. Overall it was pretty good and tasted like a mix of Mac salad and tuna salad. In conclusion, I would recommend checking out this place. We will probably come back again for dinner because it has such generous portions and has a large variety of other items to try.

Great Loco Moco and excellent service. Highly suggest this place for a good meal for a few bucks. Mahalo Raelyn

The food here is ridiculously ONO!!! I highly recommend the Lechon... as they say "broke da mouf!" but everything I've tried seems to just have the right amount of "mmmmmmph" of flavah!!! Brought my family here and they all unanimously agreed the food was just tops.

Food was great! Decent and plenty of it. Service was pretty decent and fairly quick. Loved the ambience

Excellent breakfast! We tried bfast specials w 2 eggs laulau hash, hashbrowns , side of waffle w haupia and chicken katsu(crispy cutlet) moco loco. The waffle was amazing and the haupia coconut custard topping is hands down the best I've ever had. A real bargain compared to other places and absolutely deeelish!! Gayle was our wonderful server, patient kind and efficient. We arrived early on a Sunday -around 9am- and did not even wait 5 minutes to be seated. Lots of parking in lot or on streets. Aloha spirit!