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Cafe Il Mondo – Honokaa

Cafe Il Mondo – Honokaa

**NEW LOCATION** Where: 45-3580 A Mamane Street, Honokaa (near the Honokaa People’s Theatre) Call: (808) 775-7711 Website: https://www.facebook.com/Cafe-il-Mondo-104991656210238/ Open Monday through Saturday (closed Sundays) from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m; 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Review: After a long five year wait, as of May 2016, Cafe il Mondo has opened a BEAUTIFUL, newly-constructed restaurant in the heart of Honokaa town.  They still serve the same amazing pizzas (Sergio’s pizza with pesto…oh my!) and calzones, but have expanded to seafood and pork specials, and they are all amazing and delicious!  Their pizza is baked in a stone oven, and their ingredients are all fresh.  I love everything I have eaten there!  Also new is gluten free pasta (for any dish except for lasagna), they now accept credit cards, AND they have a full bar.  Cafe il Mondo has several tables in front of their restaurant that are completely covered (shaded).  We eat here once a week, and on every other Wednesday evening from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., an acoustic guitar trio from the band “Big...

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Kamuela Kitchen & Coffee Bar (CLOSED but reopened as Cafe Mamane)

Kamuela Kitchen & Coffee Bar (CLOSED but reopened as Cafe Mamane)

Where: 64-1056 Mamalahoa Highway, Waimea (Kamuela) (east of Keck Observatory Administrative offices, just past Big Island Brewhaus). Located in front of Mamane Bakery.  Parking in the front and back. Call: (808) 885-9380 Website: http://www.kamuelakitchen.com Hours: Open Monday through Saturday from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Review: Kamuela Kitchen & Coffee Bar opened in the Spring of 2018, and we love it!  You will quickly notice that they love dogs…If you park behind the restaurant, they have numerous picnic tables, playground equipment, and a dog poop bag dispenser!  Inside the restaurant are two water bowls for dogs and a jar of dog treats on the counter (Note: Don’t make the mistake I made by giving my dog a treat which she quickly ate and crumbed all over their floor (Eeks!)….Please clean it if this happens to you!).  The food is wonderful…various sandwiches, salads, soups, quiche, ice cream (sundaes), smoothies, and breakfast!  All the bread and pastries are made at Mamane Bakery (whose co-owner also owns Kamuela Kitchen). This “kitchen” is adorable, extremely clean, and unique,...

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Volcano Grill & Bar (Kailua-Kona) – CLOSED

Volcano Grill & Bar (Kailua-Kona) – CLOSED

75-5799 Alii Drive, Unit A1 (Ali’i Sunset Plaza) Kailua-Kona, HI  96740 (808) 327-1432 Open every day: breakfast 7 am – 12:00 pm; lunch from 11:30 am – 2 pm; dinner from 5 pm – 8:30 pm Website:https://volcano-grill-bar.business.site/ Located right along Alii Drive and overlooking Kailua Bay and all the Spinner Dolphins, Volcano Grill & Bar is a wonderful breakfast place (but now offers lunch and dinner!) with ample shade in the morning.  Pepper and I sat outside on bench type seats that had hardy pipe chair legs drilled into the concrete sidewalk, just perfect for buckling Pepper’s Alcott Weekender Leash to.  The service was quick and friendly.  Lots of common breakfast food items, I chose the Hawaiian Papaya with housemade granola and Greek yogurt.  It was good and filling.  They also have pancakes, waffles, eggs benedict, steak and eggs, omelettes, loco moco, fried rice, and good 100% Kona coffee (I’m very particular about my coffee and drink it black).  Even on a hot August morning (We were there at...

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Just Cruisin Coffee

Where: 835 Kilauea Avenue, Hilo Call: (808) 934-7444 (Can call in your order!) Website: http://justcruisincoffee.com/ and on Facebook FREE Wi-Fi Open Monday through Friday from 5:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday from 5:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Lava Dogs fan Kristin C. shared this dog-friendly spot with us (April 2016) that she frequents with her pups.  She says, “They have outdoor seating (I only use the umbrella tables on the far side of the parking lot so not great for a rainy day; the other outdoor tables are just outside the entrance).  You do have to order/pick up your food either inside or through the drive-thru.  I’ve had them give me dog treats a couple times when using the drive through when my dog is with me.” Mahalo to Kristin for sharing this dog-friendly location with...

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WikiFresh (Hilo) (CLOSED)

WikiFresh (Hilo) (CLOSED)

177 Kilauea Avenue Hilo, HI  96720 (808) 930-WIKI (9454) Open Monday – Saturday: 10:30 am – 8:00 pm; Sunday: 10:30 am – 7:00 pm “Yappy Mondays” – Dine with your pet on Monday (all day!) and receive 10% off all regular-priced items! Website: http://www.gowikifresh.com/   MARCH 27, 2017 Guest Review (with permission) from Kirsten J. – The lanai is very clean and spacious. I was the only person there for a while, and there were no other dogs which participated in Yappy Hour that evening. Many restaurant patrons walked by and came over to pet Kia, and staff was very sweet to her. Several employees offered to fill her water bowl, making me feel very welcome. The only drawback to the lanai is the location — it’s right on busy Kilauea Ave. — so it’s not like there’s a great view and there is some car noise. It’s not terrible though and after a little while I stopped noticing. There’s also plenty of parking.  The lanai is completely covered, so it’d...

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Sweet Cane Cafe – Hilo

Sweet Cane Cafe – Hilo

Where: 48 Kamana Street, Hilo and also at Hilo BayFront (116 Kamehameha Ave, Mon-Sat 10-3:00) Call: (808) 933-8685 Website: http://kalapanaorganics.com/sweetcanecafe/menu/ and on Facebook Open Monday through Saturday from 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Lava Dogs fan Karin shared this dog-friendly spot with us (February 2016) and says that the large lanai area is perfect for those who need wheelchair access.  Currently, it is best to eat there in the early morning or late afternoon, as the sun hits the lanai directly in the late morning and lunchtime.  Karin suggested to management for some sort of shade or screening, so we’ll see what they come up with.  🙂 Notes from the business: Sweet Cane Cafe is a locally owned, family run business featuring fresh pressed, organic, locally grown Sugar Cane, flavored with tasty ingredients like limes, ginger, hot peppers, coconut milk, and even chocolate! YUM! We also offer made-to-order smoothies with all organic ingredients. Smoothie flavors change with produce availability, so come in often to sample our ever-changing menu, or create your own flavor! Soon...

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