Kohala Grown Market

We stopped here to grab a late lunch a 2 weeks ago and they just closed the kitchen but as we were buying a drink, the chef overheard us and offered to make us a roast beef sandwich. It was super nice of him and the food was delicious!! Slow roasted shredded beef loaded with sprouts and greens on a fab bun. Fast forward, we drove 45 min back today just to eat one again. The market is awesome with lots of fresh veggies and gifts. Love & Aloha.

I stumbled upon this market after going skydiving, and it turned out to be the perfect post-adventure find. The fresh fruit smoothies were packed with flavor, refreshing and exactly what I needed — but what truly stood out to me was the Kombucha. It was ridiculously good, easily one of the best I’ve ever had, and left a lasting impression. I also tried the Taro Burger, which was different in the best way — unique, flavorful, and something I’d definitely have again. What really adds to the charm of this market is the variety of locally grown products lining the shelves. It’s a great way to sample ingredients and goods grown right on the island by local farmers.

Excellent food, delicious and fresh. The portions were generous and reasonable priced. Top quality fresh produce. We were very happy to find this place, we got pretty tired of eating overpriced fried bar food at all the tourist traps. This place is a hidden gem. They treat their clients with care.

DAY 2 of Vacation - After ziplining, we wanted to walk around the town. We stumbled upon this local shop and decided to grab some snacks before driving back to Kona. Ambiance/Environment: I love the open space. There were so many products, groceries, and food. There is also limited outdoor seating. Service: I didn't catch her name, but the owner was so nice and welcoming. She gave us good recommendations from the drink menu. Everything we got: 1) Maui Vera - I bought this reef friendly sunscreen. I was told regular sunscreen will not help, so I waited until we came out here to buy sunscreen. This sunscreen helped protect me from crazy sunburns. It is very thick and dries up quickly. It does leave you looking whiter than usual lol. 2) Smoothies - My ILs ordered the Hawaiian Superman, Strawberry Bliss, Chocolate Monkey, and Super Soursop. All these smoothies were recommended by the owner based on their preferences. They absolutely enjoyed their drinks. Perfect refresher after 2 hours of ziplining. 3) Tropical Dreams Ice Cream - My BIL got an 8 oz ube ice cream. We all took a spoonful to try it. Wow .. the ube flavor was unbelievable. Sooo good!

Fresh ingredients x friendly service! I had ordered a roast beef platter for lunch but it’s so good so I had to come back to get early dinner too. They also have a lot of vegetarian options (black been and taro patty). If you are in the area, stop by for lunch or smoothie! Highly recommend!

Excellent! I don’t appreciate black bean burgers as much as I did before impossible type burgers, but this black bean patty (with delectable sautéd onions and red bell peppers) lunch plate was absolutely fantastic! Truly a delicious lunch enjoyed on a such a cute sidewalk table.

What a LOVELY store! So many things packed into this grocery/apothecary/deli/ smoothie store! I grabbed a green salad which looked so amazingly prepared and tasted so fresh and yummy. Took out their chicken sandwich. Also bought a locally made candle. The staff were very friendly and I would come back in a heartbeat.

Stopped in for a Kumbucha and cider that were awesome. Lots of other cool local products. too.

DAY 2 of Vacation - After ziplining, we wanted to walk around the town. We stumbled upon this local shop and decided to grab some snacks before driving back to Kona. Ambiance/Environment: I love the open space. There were so many products, groceries, and food. There is also limited outdoor seating. Service: I didn't catch her name, but the owner was so nice and welcoming. She gave us good recommendations from the drink menu. Everything we got: 1) Maui Vera - I bought this reef friendly sunscreen. I was told regular sunscreen will not help, so I waited until we came out here to buy sunscreen. This sunscreen helped protect me from crazy sunburns. It is very thick and dries up quickly. It does leave you looking whiter than usual lol. 2) Smoothies - My ILs ordered the Hawaiian Superman, Strawberry Bliss, Chocolate Monkey, and Super Soursop. All these smoothies were recommended by the owner based on their preferences. They absolutely enjoyed their drinks. Perfect refresher after 2 hours of ziplining. 3) Tropical Dreams Ice Cream - My BIL got an 8 oz ube ice cream. We all took a spoonful to try it. Wow .. the ube flavor was unbelievable. Sooo good!

Non-assuming and quaint local market/eatery/beauty products store. On our way around the norther tip of Hawai'i we stopped at Hawi, a little town nestled aling 270. Not far from the King Kamehameha statue. We ordered Taro Burgers and Rosemary Chicken Burgers... locally sourced and freshly made. The clerk who checked us out was super nice and helpful with our orders... A definte must stop if you are driving by!

This place is a gem. We loved the vegetarian options and the soft bread. I had the taro burger and it was yummy. My hubby tried the roast beef. It was tasty with lots of flavor. My friend Martha tried the black bean burger and she said it was delicious and ate every bite. Edwin tried the grilled cheese and enjoyed it. The pickles were tart and the chips were crunchy. I loved the ginger beer too. You wait it line to order but the service is excellent. Everyone was friendly. It is a casual outdoor dining spot so find a seat and grub!

Perfectly sweet without any added flavorings. $8 a smoothie (12oz). Quick service, great place to grab some picnic supplies, fruit/veggies, special little gifts. Definitely would come back if I'm near by.

What an incredible find in Hawi! A gem of a local market! Kohala Grown Market is a deli and specialty food market offering hot foods, smoothies, kombuchas on tap, and so much more! We stopped in on our drive south from Pololū Valley. If it was closer to where we stayed, I would have visited this market daily. Think fresh local fruits and vegetables, a variety of local snacks and drinks, beautiful floral bouquets, coffee.... I ordered a honey basil kombucha on tap and it was so refreshing after our hot and sweaty hike! We also purchased a few bags of local coffee beans and mushroom coffee. There are a few tables outside the market where we saw people sitting and enjoying food from the deli. We will be back to try more! If you're driving through Hawi, highly recommend a stop at this market!

Excellent little roadside gem with amazing food from the deli, wonderful local grown fruits and homemade breads....super friendly staff we definitely would eat here again! Mosquito looking thing when I was gonna show you what

The food is good, the beer is good, the place is immaculate, and the selection of stuff to buy is vast

Sunday 3 pm food service was closing but they took our order anyway! Such kind ALOHA! We ordered two Caprese sandwich's one with and one without chicken. We have been eating out daily and we have been on the Big Island for 4 weeks. I can say without hesitation this was the highest quality food we have eaten. Ono Loa in Kona was wonderful also (their Ono fish sandwich was grilled to perfection). Kohala Grown Market Caprese sandwich: The bread was soft and fresh, the tomato flavorful, spinach clean freshly grown and generous. They flavored the bread with olive tapenade and a pesto drizzle. The chicken was also placed on the sandwich in perfectly sliced pieces. Everything was well balanced, and no flavor dominated. Well-balanced delicious and healthy. Food art!!! We ate outside at the tables provided. The market inside was clean and well organized. Friendly, helpful staff.

Cute store with lots of specialty groceries. The meat selection was small, but they had a good variety of beef and game. Wine selection was also well curated, and there was a small selection of Hawaiian booze.

Absolutely amazing. Super fresh / clean food at reasonable prices. Loved the chicken pesto pasta salad. Highly recommend!

It was a nice and cozy place. The market was pretty neat and the food was awesome! They have some seats outside but not many. The town is pretty relaxing too. Loved it!

Do not miss this incredible little market!!! I got the best taro burger here - little pricey but so unique and delicious with soft yummy bread and perfect toppings, also comes with chips and a pickle. It's made to order so a little slower after you order at the counter but we took the opportunity to souvenir shop all the local goods and buy some fresh rambutan for dessert. Everyone is super friendly and it is the perfect meal to have before (or after) hiking Waipio Valley. The little town is cute with art galleries and little stores as well.

The best place in Hawi to get some fresh food, smoothies or coffee. The tuna salad sandwich is the best tuna salad I have ever had and tasted particularly refreshing after a hike. Smoothies are delicious and a notch above the other options in town. Lovely local bath products and chocolate for sale. Also a great stop for some organic groceries and produce. Service is friendly- the vibe is great.

Very good! Cute little store and nice smoothie list. Will be back! Great location too.

Great little market with some amazing smoothies and a nice selection of local products. Enjoyed a great lunch while in Hawi.

Our favorite stop on the entire island. Delicious sandwiches, smoothies and ready to eat salads, snacks and treats. There are also cute gifts. You can get it all here. The store is clean and adorable, and the staff is great.

Smoothie bowl topped with fresh fruit was amazing. Everyone in our family commented we could eat those Kohala bowls every single day. Yum!

Kohala Grown Market is located in the beautiful town of Hawi on the north tip of the Big Islands. one of my favorite finds during our recent trip! Love that they make a variety of delicious items with local grown organic ingredients. smoothies, raw desserts, hot plates, sandwiches and many more! Highly recommend their taro burgers!

The taro burger was out of this world! The green smoothie was so good we went back in to take a picture of the ingredients to try to (most likely unsuccessfully) replicate it on the mainland. Very cute place as well.

This place is amazing! If you're in Hawi, make sure to stop by, they have great food, drinks, and trinkets for sale! The people working here are some of the friendliest I've seen around, incredible service! It's right next to the road, but you honestly couldn't tell because it's all set up so nicely.

We stopped in yesterday for lunch!! My caprese sandwich was amazing!!! My husband had the roast beef sandwich which he also enjoyed quite a bit. Friendly service, cold tap brew to top it off sitting on their outdoor table. Even our dog enjoyed the atmosphere!! I love what the owners have done here. Super job!!

Amazing market! Super local and very fresh items. We bought apple bananas, mangoes, and they were so fresh and we ate them on the spot. We also got the Hawaiian Superman smoothie and it was delicious. Earthy, sweet, and yummy! The cashier was super sweet and very talkative to us about all of the questions we had! Would definitely recommend going here and getting some local treats and food.

Get the mushroom burger. Really, it's barnone. Friday nights here are so much fun with a little beer, a little poke, and great ambiance.

Excellent cooked foods and prepared foods. Many wonderful locally made products and healthy produce for sale. Their service is top notch. I am in this store at least once a week! They are fabulous.

A nice assortment of local goods: meat, seafood, produce, grab-and-go food, beverages, and local sundry items to enjoy here or take home. Friendly staff.

Yummy yummy. Local fresh food delivered really well. Outside seating for people watching.

An awesome little find as we drove through Hawi. The guys in our group opted for Mexican food a few stores down. My friend and I opted for delicious smoothies, recommended by store staff: Blue Flame and Kohala Sunrise. We got them as smoothie bowls and both were delightful and refreshing as we returned from a long trek to Mo'okini. The store has other prepared food as options too. The coconuts were reasonably priced, a lot better than other vendors along the side of the road.

This place is so special. I would eat here everyday if I could! The food, service, and location is amazing.

Wow! This very unique and remarkable spot combines elements of local and organic produce with deli-like sandwiches and other dishes that are flavorful and interesting to enjoy. Laid back but warm service and a really friendly vibe so typical of this little town. Worth a trip just to say you've been there. My wife and I split a roast beef sandwich, fruit smoothie, and several frozen desserts and all were excellent. We also bought some fresh local fruits, nuts, and bread for later consumption, as well as artisan soaps and even local (!) vanilla beans.

Chocolate monkey smoothie was delicious and authentic. Also grabbed local dark chocolate, amazing. And hot chicken melt sandwiches that were unforgettable! Perfect lunch spot.

What a gem! Best ice cream in town, pick a flavor outside and pay $5 inside, you won't be disappointed, we had coconut cream, lilikoi, pineapple and strawberry all were best in class!

So slow... Not worth the stop Waited almost half and hour for a smoothie People in line after me got their orders first Terrible place DO NOT GO

Epic food! Kind and happy people work there. A true heartbeat of Hawi. Love the high quality, original menu selections, and amaaaaaazing Aloha environment.

Delicious smoothies! The pineapple ginger was amazing. The ingredients were fresh and the shop is lovely.

We drove up from Waimea today to see what restaurant options are in this area. We tried a strawberry banana smoothie, black bean mushroom burger, and rosemary chicken plate lunch. The staff members were friendly, the food was prepared quickly, and I was impressed with the many vegetarian options. The black bean burger was one of the best I have tried on the island. The toppings were complementary and the sauce was ono! The smoothie was excellent and the plate lunch was very filling and healthy. We appreciated all of the local products available, as well. Overall, this was very enjoyable and I plan on returning!

An oasis of savory flavors, organic fruits & veggies, and a heartwarming Ohana staff makes locals, tourists, and soul~searching wanderers find inner peace within their tummies. Mahalo for the Mana.

Family and I had a nice drive here on vacay. Just a quaint town and spot off the road. Smoothies were excellent. We came about 1:30pm and they were running out of many food items so might want to get there earlier if hungry. Very pleasant staff.

We just had the best smoothie we've ever consumed here! Wow. It was called "Hawaiian ___". Obviously all the superfoods within it didn't help our memory, haha. Anyway, HUGE smoothie selection. Also a lot of fun unique gifts and snacks. They also are the ONLY place we could find that sells an Aloe product that only has Aloe in it! It's called "Maui Organics". It's been working GREAT! Sunburns have been healing way faster. Highly recommend to come here and pick up a bottle! Love the snacks they sell and all of the flavors of the Big Island Booch! Such an awesome little shop!

The Taro burger was one of the best things we ate on the Big Island. 10/10

Great local farmers market like shop. Lots of local fruits and snacks for sale. As well as a great place to grab a smoothie!!

Local, organically-grown, healthy products---a rare find. Great folks and ambiance, too!

This is the cutest little store on the island! I love that they support their community and the island by only selling locally sourced products. The produce that they sell is better than anything you'll find in any of the grocery stores, is all organic, and absolutely delicious. Leo, the owner, made me a smoothie that was to die for. I highly recommend adding macadamia nuts to your smoothie. It sounds weird but it makes it so rich and creamy! I also like that they don't carry any of that cheesy Hawaiian touristy crap that all the other shops sell. Their items are unique, thoughtfully chosen, and beautifully displayed. I highly recommend the bread fruit hummus, paired with the Taro chips. Sooooo good!

Healthy clean eats and drinks. Great staff. A must stop when in HAWI! We're staying in the neighborhood so had a chance to sample a number of items. All the sandwiches are great. Fresh produce and smoothies are fantastic!

a nice start and wish there were more offerings. Looking forward to expanding inventory of all things yummy, Marcelle Loren

Got the Kohala smoothie bowl, so delicious with lots of fruit. Staff is friendly and it's a really cute shop.

In a week on the Kohala Coast, the smoothie bowls at Kohala Grown Market were the very best thing we ate. Essentially Hawaii in a bowl. Giant in size and perfect in detail. Fresh mango, papaya, strawberries, and bananas plus homemade granola atop delicious fresh smoothies, served with both a straw and a spoon. A good stop for souvenirs too. We bought locally produced chocolate covered mac nuts, soap, and granola. Will think of our trip each time we enjoy them back home.

Great smoothies and smoothie bowls and decent sammies. Cool little market that sells some grocery items. A cool place in a rad town.

The Kohala Grown Farm tour (related to Kohala Grown Market) was my favorite part of visiting the Big Island. If you consider yourself a foodie, an environmentalist, a fruit and veggie nerd, this experience will blow your mind. The tour is very intimate and the guides have a depth of knowledge that exceeded my expectations. They provide info on the origins of plants, as well as history, growing requirements and interesting ways to prep the foods (I didn't know you could eat roasted jackfruit seeds!). They also discuss global issues that Hawaiian agriculture faces. I can keep going and going but you should just go and see for yourself. During our visit we stopped at Blue Dragon Farms, had a fruit tasting and then went to the second farm. That was followed by lunch at a local sushi place that served produce from the farm. Yay for heirloom varieties of bananas! Yay for weird exotic fruit I've never had before! Yay for tour lunches that don't suck! Yayyyyyyy!!! Ok...I'll calm down...maybe... They have a rotation of farms so that the tour changes as the season changes. In fact if I get a chance to visit in July I would do the tour again simply to experience real mangos. If you decide to visit the Big Island of Hawaii and want to truly experience the lush vibrancy of Hawaiian agriculture, the Kohala Grown Farm tour is the thing to do. P.S. As a courtesy they provide sun hats and bug spray.

I went on the Kohala Grown Farm Tour in August and it was an amazing experience. The tour started at the Kohala Grown Market which sells produce and products from local businesses. We met our tour guides there, Nate and Leo, and took a van to 3 small farms in the area. Leo was so prepared and kind. He had water, napkins, and sunscreen ready for his clients. It was amazing how much Nate knew about everything! He could discuss the biology of the plants, the history of Kohala - including the fall of the sugar cane farming, the current environment of the agriculture community in Kohala. Nate explained how pineapples are propagated, how dragon fruit must be hand pollinated during a small time frame at night, and why it is difficult to grow tomatoes in Hawaii (if I remember, it was a pest problem.) All the farmers we ran into were very friendly and let us try some of their fresh fruits and produce. One farmer harvested coconuts from his tree so we could drink directly from the fruit. I also tried white pineapple for the first time. Who even knew white pineapple was a thing?! It was sweeter than yellow pineapple and the core was soft so it could be eaten. Apparently, most people on mainland USA have never tried it because it goes bad faster than yellow pineapples. Another friendly couple showed us how cacao beans are harvested and told us about how their roosters do not like to hang out together. Lunch was provided by Sushi Rock and all the food was delicious. The ingredients were all fresh and well seasoned. It was also a great ending for the tour since we spent the whole morning learning about the difficulties of food cultivation and we were able to enjoy the fresh produce in the dishes. Leo and Nate were extremely pleasant during lunch and offered interesting conversation. The great thing about the tour is that it supports the sustainable community. The small farms are able to make some additional income by opening up their farms to tourist and giving them an opportunity to learn about the local agriculture. The farmers also sell their produce to the Kohala Grown Market where the community can buy local produce and Sushi rock uses fresh ingredients from many of the farms in their menu. Therefore, these tours help support the local economy and helps tourist to feel connected to the food growing process. If you have any interest in local farms, sustainable living, or just learning more about the Big Island's history, I really recommend Kohala Grown Farm Tours.