Travel Reference
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Eating
Farmers Kitchen Cafe
TAKEOUT $
(57 Mamo St; mains $4-6; 7am-3pm Tue-Sat;
) This take-out restaurant opposite the
Farmers Market is a hidden gem. It offers the tastiest homemade plate lunches around,
with creative touches, like big slices of avocado on your burger, at bargain prices. If all
those free samples at the market haven't filled you up, come here for lunch. Free wi-fi.
Surf Break Cafe
CAFE $
(
934-8844; 17 Haili St; breakfast sandwich $7; Mon-Sat 7am-3pm)
Creative paninis and
breakfast sandwiches, washed down with delicious smoothies and coffee drinks, define
this surf-themed eatery. A great spot for an outdoor breakfast.
Le Magic Pan
CREPERIE $
(
935-7777; 64 Keawe Ave; crepes $12-14; 7:30am-2pm Mon-Sat, 9am-2pm & 5-9pm Sun)
Known for its sophisticated dinner crepes, this classy yet informal bistro also offers live
jazz, daily specials, a limited wine list and, uniquely, a magic show on certain evenings.
Ask the chef to share a trick.
Café Pesto
ITALIAN $$$
MAP
(
969-6640;
www.cafepesto.com
;
308 Kamehameha Ave, S Hata Bldg; pizzas $9-21, dinner
$19-27; 11am-9pm Sun-Thu, to 10pm Fri & Sat)
This ever-popular bistro reels them in with
its winning blend of Parisian flair, bayfront location, upbeat mood, and predominantly
Italian menu, sparked with various international influences. Set in a historic building
with high ceilings, its whirring ceiling fans mix a constant supply of conversation and
music (live Wednesday to Sunday).
Hilo Bay Cafe
CAFE $$$
(
935-4939;
www.hilobaycafe.com
;
Wai-akea Center, 315 Makaʻala St; mains $15-26;
11am-9pm Mon-Thu, to 9:30pm Fri & Sat, 5-9pm Sun)
While its mall-box setting doesn't do it
any favors, Hilo Bay Cafe tops many lists of the best food in Hilo, and a potential move
