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The Vegan Shop
516 Kinoole St ~ : +1-808-796-5076
Moderate -- Vegan, International, Take-out -- Additional Info: An all-vegan restaurant serving a variety of made-in-house food. Recommended to try the meatballs. Owner is welcoming. Accepts credit cards. Tue-Sat 9:30am-4:00pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)
Sweet Cane Cafe
48 Kamana St (at Big Island) ~ : +1-808-934-0002
Inexpensive -- Vegan-friendly, American, Organic, Juice bar, Take-out, Hawaiian -- Additional Info: Relocated from 1472 Kilauea Ave. Offers organic sugarcane juice plus smoothies, sandwiches, wraps, acai bowls. Also sells pre-made items like cookies, kale chips, fruit leather, dried banana. Has a small produce stand and a fridge stocked with products like coconut cane pudding, coconut yogurt, probiotic sauerkraut, and juices. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 9:00am-4:00pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)
Antics Pizza & Ramen
475 Kinoole St ~ : +1-808-769-4202
Moderate -- Lacto, American, Pizza, Japanese, Asian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Offers Violife vegan cheese for an extra charge and free vegan substitutions on any of the house pizzas. Can also build own from standard pizza toppings menu. From June 2022 has a ramen menu with some vegan friendly dishes. Mon-Fri 12:00pm-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Daiichi Ramen
111 E Puainako St ~ : +1-808-959-9898
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Fast food, Delivery, Take-out, Asian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Casual Japanese restaurant that has vegan ramen, udon, fried rice, and fried noodles. The ramen and udon are served with a vegan miso base. Ask server for a menu with marked vegan options (with food photos), but also be sure to specify no egg or fish sauce when ordering. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 10:30am-9:30pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)
Ebisuya Sushi
179 Kīlauea Ave ~ : +1-808-961-6840
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Japanese, Take-out, Asian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Takeaway Japanese restaurant with vegan vegetable sushi rolls and sides such as edamame and seaweed salad. Accepts credit cards. Tue-Sat 11:00am-2:00pm, 4:30pm-8:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
HĀ Cafe - Formerly Liquid Life
697 Manono St ~ : +1-808-333-5538
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Organic, Juice bar, Take-out, Gluten-free, Honey, Breakfast, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Café and juice bar. Has labeled vegan options, including vegan breakfast sandwich, vegan avocado pesto panini, vegan nachos, and vegan burrito. Also offers plant-based milks (oat, coconut, almond, & macadamia nut) for smoothies and coffee drinks. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm, Sat 10:00am-5:00pm -- Rating: 3 Happycow(s)
Hilo Bay Cafe
123 Lihiwai St (at Big Island) ~ : +1-808-935-4939
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Western, Beer/Wine, Delivery, Fusion, Hawaiian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. On the water eatery using local ingredients. Marks what's vegan, and the servers can make recommendations what could be made vegan. Menu changes. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Hilo Pizza Company
2100 Kanoelehua Ave, Ste B-11 (at Puainako Center) ~ : +1-808-657-4992
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Pizza, Italian, Fast food, Delivery, Take-out, Honey, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Pizza shop with customizable, made-to-order pizzas with vegan cheese and choice of toppings. Also offers salads with Italian dressing. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Kamana Kitchen
1235 Kilauea Ave Ste 180 ~ : +1-808-933-8570
Moderate -- Lacto, Indian, Beer/Wine, Delivery, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Indian restaurant with identified vegan dishes including aloo matar, veg pakora, vegetable soup, mixed veg curry, yellow daal fry, and garden salad. Staff is vegan aware. Mon 10:30am-3:00pm, 5:00pm-9:00pm, Wed-Sun 10:30am-3:00pm, 5:00pm-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Lam's Garden
172 Kīlauea Ave ~ : +1-808-933-3388
Moderate -- Ovo, Chinese, Vietnamese, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Vietnamese restaurant which can make vegan menu items upon request. Includes tofu and vegetable pho, tofu spring rolls and assorted stir fried dishes. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Wed 10:30am-8:00pm, Fri-Sun 10:30am-8:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Loved by the Sun
12 Furneaux Ln ~ : +1-808-333-5554
Inexpensive -- Lacto, American, Western, Juice bar, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves fish vegan options available. Cafe and juice bar with labeled vegan options including superfood smoothies, cold pressed juice, toasts, salads and bowls. Tue-Sat 9:00am-2:00pm -- Rating: 3 Happycow(s)
New Chiang Mai
110 Kalakaua Ave (at Big Island) ~ : +1-808-969-3777
Moderate -- Ovo, Thai, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Thai food eatery. Menu includes a vegetarian section. Many dishes can be prepared as vegetarian, with or without tofu, and could ask to omit egg. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Fri 11:00am-8:30pm, Sat 11:00am-9:00pm, Sun 4:30pm-9:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)
Ola Brew
1177 Kīlauea Ave ~ : +1-808-731-0917
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Western, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Mexican, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Brewery offering beer, a beet salad, miso Caesar salad, house salad, a fried tofu sandwich, and mushroom tacos. Specify vegan when ordering as default may be vegetarian for some dishes. Employee- and community-owned. Emphasis on sourcing local produce. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Thu 11:30am-10:00pm, Fri-Sat 11:30am-11:00pm, Sun 11:30am-8:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Pineapple's
332 Keawe St ~ : +1-808-238-5324
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Delivery, Take-out, Gluten-free, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Has a separate menu with a vegan section. Has local, made in Hilo tofu. Dishes include pumpkin curry with tofu, a vegan mushroom sandwich, a vegan pasta with red sauce and veggies, and an entire salad. Tue-Thu 11:00am-9:00pm, Fri-Sat 11:00am-9:30pm, Sun 10:00am-9:30pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)
Ratana's
211 Kīlauea Ave ~ : +1-808-987-3844
Moderate -- Thai, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Thai food restaurant serving green papaya salad, coconut milk Thai tea, house-made curries, and more. Staff know what dishes are vegan. Pad Thai, curries, pad see ew, and summer rolls are all vegan without any modification. Take out only. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Fri 10:00am-6:00pm, Sat 9:00am-6:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Sakura Sushi & Grill
200 Kanoelehua Ave ~ : +1-808-933-8788
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Take-out, Asian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Sushi restaurant with vegan tempura, rolls, and noodles. Other offerings include vegan inari, ube rolls, and mango cucumber avocado rolls, among basic veggie rolls and salads. Reservations required. Accepts credit cards. -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Saucy Dogs
14 Furneaux Ln ~ : +1-808-935-7216
Inexpensive -- Lacto, American, Fast food, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Hot dog shop offering two vegan options including a marinated carrot dog and a vegan sausage. Also offers vegan toppings and chips. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Tue-Sat 11:00am-5:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)
So Juicy
116 Kamehameha Ave ~ : +1-808-464-4804
Moderate -- Lacto, Juice bar, Honey, Hawaiian , Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Juice bar and cafe with labeled vegan dishes including burgers, laulau, smoothies and desserts. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Fri 10:00am-3:00pm -- Rating: Not rated yet
Tetsumen Ramen
Manono St, 697 ~ : +1-808-934-0516
Moderate -- Ovo, Japanese, Take-out, Asian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Ramen eatery with a few hot and cold vegetarian dishes - one of which can be made vegan on request. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 11:00am-9:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)
The Booch Bar
110 Keawe St (at /on Big Island) ~ : +1-808-498-4779
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, American, Organic, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Offers healthy food and house-made kombucha on tap. Previously known as Conscious Culture Cafe. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Thu 8:00am-9:00pm, Fri-Sat 8:00am-10:00pm, Sun 8:00am-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Tiger Vietnamese
250 Keawe St ~ : +1-808-209-8407
Moderate -- Lacto, Take-out, Asian, Vietnamese, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Casual Vietnamese restaurant with tofu protein. Offers summer rolls, banh mi, pho, fried rice, noodles and more. Specify no egg or fish/oyster sauce when ordering. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sat 10:30am-8:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Tina's Garden Gourmet Cafe
168 Kamehameha Ave (at Waianuenue Ave ) ~ : +1-808-935-1166
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, American, Chinese, Thai, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Majority of Chef Tina's artistic food has a vegetarian option. Also every dish is prepared to order so every dish can be made vegan. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sat 11:00am-8:00pm, Sun 11:00am-6:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)
Vibe
750 Kanoelehua Ave Suite 101 ~ : +1-808-933-3443
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Western, Juice bar, Beer/Wine, Delivery, Take-out, Honey, Breakfast, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Cafe serving coffee, smoothies, salads and sandwiches for breakfast and lunch. Offers vegan and or adaptable dishes such as hummus, salads, nachos and sandwiches. Staff are knowledgeable and know which dishes are vegan-friendly. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 8:00am-3:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Big Island Grindz
Kamehameha Ave & Mamo St ~ : +1-808-999-0456
Inexpensive -- Delivery, Take-out, Catering -- Additional Info: An all-vegan food service that sells meals, including loaded fries, hot dogs, mushroom katsu sandwich (in the style of fried chicken), soursop “fish,” among other things. All items are prepared by local cooks. Recommended to try their freshly squeezed health shots. Also offers catering and delivery. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Wed 10:00am-4:00pm, Fri 5:00pm-8:00pm, Sat 10:00am-4:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)
Nicoco Hawaiian Gelato
185 Kilauea Ave ~ :
Moderate -- -- Additional Info: Makes coconut-based vegan gelato which is sold at select retailers and here at this walk up. Offers numerous rotating seasonal flavors. Has gluten-free waffle cones. Shakes available. Accepts credit cards. -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)
Abundant Life Natural Foods
292 Kamehameha Ave (at across bus terminal, Big Island) ~ : +1-808-935-7411
-- -- Additional Info: Locally owned and operated, Abundant Life Natural Foods has been making healthy living affordable on Hawai'i Island since 1977. Featuring organically grown foods, fresh local produce, vegetarian foods to-go, smoothies, homemade soups, baked goods, gluten-free groceries, raw foods, body care, supplements, gift items & lots of aloha. Mon-Sat 8:00am-6:00pm, Sun 10:00am-5:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Big Burrito Hawaii
275 E Kawili St ~ : +1-808-300-6637
Moderate -- Lacto, American, Fast food, Take-out, Mexican -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Mexican food truck with clearly labeled burrito with house-made chorizo and vegan chorizo fries. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Wed-Sun 1:00pm-5:00pm -- Rating: 2.5 Happycow(s)
Big Island Coffee Roasters
76 Kalanianaole St ~ : +1-808-968-6228
Inexpensive -- -- Additional Info: Handcrafted Hawaiian coffee shop with espresso, coffee flights, lattes, cold brew, mamaki, tea and affogato with island-made vegan gelato. Plant-based milk alternatives available. Mon-Sun 6:30am-5:00pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)
Duck Fat
213 Kalanianaole St ~ : +1-808-825-7779
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Fast food, Take-out -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Food truck with small menu that includes vegan-labeled gyro. Outdoor seating. Mon-Fri 10:00am-5:00pm -- Rating: Not rated yet
Hilo Farmer's Market
corner of Mamo Street and Kamehameha Ave (at historic downtown Hilo, west of airport) ~ : +1-808-933-1000
-- -- Additional Info: Over 100 local farmers and crafters sell their produce, crafts, gift items and tropical flowers in a festive outdoor atmosphere. Wednesdays and Saturdays, all year round. Mon-Tue 8:00am-3:00pm, Wed 7:00am-3:00pm, Thu-Fri 8:00am-3:00pm, Sat 7:00am-3:00pm, Sun 8:00am-3:00pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)
Island Naturals
1221 Kilauea Ave Ste 170 (at Hilo Shopping Center) ~ : +1-808-935-5533
Inexpensive -- -- Additional Info: Natural food market on the Big Island of Hawaii, one of a few outlets. Stocks a variety of fresh and organic produce, groceries, and supplements. Has deli and prepared foods bar. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Fri 7:00am-8:00pm, Sat 9:00am-7:00pm, Sun 8:00am-7:00pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)
Island Organic Cuisine
213 Kalanianaʻole St ~ : +1-808-937-3833
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Ovo, Delivery, Take-out, Catering, Honey, Latin -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Organic food truck offering labeled vegan items such as nachos, onion rings, sandwich and tacos. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Wed-Sat 11:00am-6:00pm -- Rating: Not rated yet
Kinoole Farmers Market
1990 Kinoole St ~ :
Inexpensive -- -- Additional Info: Farmers market with vendors selling a variety of Hawaiian grown produce and locally made products. Sat 6:30am-12:00pm -- Rating: Not rated yet
Kokoz
2010 Kilauea Ave ~ : +1-808-493-3490
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Ovo, American, International, Fast food, Take-out, Mexican, Asian, Taiwanese, Honey -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Food truck offering a few labelled vegan items such as tacos, Impossible burger, acai bowls, Impossible nachos and boba tea with soy milk. Relocated from 15 Laimana St. Wed-Sat 9:00am-4:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Kula Shave Ice
57 Mamo St ~ : +1-808-464-4821
Inexpensive -- -- Additional Info: A dessert/shave ice shop with covered outdoor seating next to the farmers market. Clearly labeled vegan items/options. Will make shave ice with coconut condensed milk. Acai bowls, coffee beverages, smoothies and soft serve ice cream are either vegan by default or can be made vegan by omitting honey or dairy. Take out available. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 10:00am-5:00pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)
Lê Yellow Sub
213 Kalanianaʻole St ~ : +1-808-937-0911
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Ovo, Take-out, Asian, Vietnamese, Honey -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Vietnamese food truck serving items that are or can be made vegan such as lemongrass tofu, summer rolls and banh mi - ask staff. Outdoor seating. Mon-Thu 10:30am-4:30pm -- Rating: Not rated yet
Makani's Magic Pineapple Shack
54 Waianuenue Ave ~ : +1-808-935-8454
Moderate -- Lacto, Organic, Juice bar, Take-out, Fusion -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Smoothie bar and eatery offering vegan smoothies and smoothie bowls. No vegan sandwich available. Mon-Sun 10:30am-5:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Market at the Mill
17-995 Volcano Rd ~ : +1-808-968-1333
Inexpensive -- -- Additional Info: Farmers market, in Mountain View, featuring fruits, vegetables, flowers, plants and other Hawaii made products. Sat 8:00am-4:30pm -- Rating: 3 Happycow(s)
Nector Cafe
216 Kamehameha Ave ~ : +1-808-933-4278
Moderate -- Juice bar, Delivery, Take-out -- Additional Info: Cafe with various vegan choices using plant based milks for milkshakes and hot beverages. Also serves waffles, juice and lemonade, health elixers and a few vegan baked goods. Relocated from 104 Haili St. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 9:00am-5:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Ou Thai Food
57 Mamo St ~ :
Inexpensive -- Take-out -- Additional Info: Papaya salad food truck that also sells summer rolls, sticky rice, taro pudding, drinks and chips. Check that these are vegan. Wed 8:00am-3:00pm, Sat 8:00am-3:00pm -- Rating: Not rated yet
Pana'ewa Hawaiian Home Lands Farmer's Market
Corner of Puainako and Ohuohu ~ : +1-808-769-3989
Inexpensive -- -- Additional Info: Farmer's Market located across Home Depot offering fruits, vegetables, plate lunches, and more. Sat 7:00am-1:00pm -- Rating: Not rated yet
Tabaraka
272 Waianuenue Ave (at Ululani St) ~ : +1-808-825-7003
Inexpensive -- Take-out, Catering, Middle Eastern, Lebanese -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Offers Lebanese food including vegan choices such as signature falafel, hummus and baba ghanoush. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Wed-Fri 12:00pm-6:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Teapresso
14 W Lanikaula St #105 ~ : +1-808-731-6276
Inexpensive -- -- Additional Info: Tea and coffee shop serving a variety of alternative milks. Organic options available. Offers vegan milk teas, boba, smoothies, and slushies. Employees are vegan-aware. Accepts credit cards. -- Rating: Not rated yet
The Locavore Store
333 Kīlauea Ave, Unit 103 ~ : +1-808-965-2372
Inexpensive -- -- Additional Info: Has a large selection of local vegan products like kombuchas, nut cheeses, fresh veggies straight from local small scale farms. (Sells meat.) Located in the Ben Franklin Hilo center. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Fri 9:00am-7:00pm, Sat-Sun 9:00am-6:00pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)
Vibe Cafe
750 Kanoelehua Ave Suite 101 ~ : +1-808-933-3443
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Western, Beer/Wine, Delivery, Take-out, Honey, Breakfast -- Additional Info: Cafe offering vegan acai bowls, sandwiches, beet hummus toast and avocado toast. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sun 8:00am-3:00pm -- Rating: 2 Happycow(s)
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