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Cafe100 0:0

Address

969 Kilauea Ave
Hilo , HI 96720
(808) 935-6368

Hours

Sun-Thurs 6:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Fri 6:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Sat 6:00 AM - 9:30 PM

Review

Photo Credit: Monica Munro
Why does traffic on Kilauea Avenue always seem to back up for a block or so each week day around lunch time? It’s the constant stream of cars turning into the parking lot of Café 100, a Hilo institution since 1946. Richard and Evelyn Miyashiro named their restaurant in honor of the famed 100th Infantry Army Battalion, in which Mr. Miyashiro served during World War II. The 100th Battalion was the most decorated American unit in all of World War II.

This longevity tells the whole story. On the Big Island, good food, low prices and substantial portions are the requirements for a loyal and consistent following, and Café 100 has these, in addition to quick, friendly service and a varied menu that will fit almost any taste. You’ll remember the "ono grinds" at this spot and, most likely, you will return for more. At about half the price of a fast-food, drive-through restaurant lunch, why not come back again and again.

The selection of "loco moco" alone fills a large portion of the menu board. This staple, served statewide, is rumored to have gotten its name here. Whether this is fact or not, Café 100 certainly provides the widest array of this local favorite to be found anywhere. Designed to fill you up, the Loco Moco, which is far tastier than it may appear, consists of a bed of two scoops of rice. Top this with a meat of your choosing, which could be bacon, Portugese Sausage, a grass-fed island beef hamburger patty, fish, stew, chili, the ever-present Spam or any number of other options. Top this with savory gravy and egg, usually sunny-side up, and your hunger will be sated for hours. For the ultimate in local flavor, try the Ox Tail soup or tripe stew, both of which fly off the counters in to-go containers as office workers haul loads of the stuff back to waiting co-workers in every corner of town. There is plenty of "mainland style" food, as well. Burgers and sandwiches can satisfy the most staid palate, the fries are superb and there is a child’s menu.

Most seating is outdoors, which is kept spick and span, along with every other spot in view. The employees are also immaculate, as well as efficient and courteous So, drop in and try something tasty at this Hilo hot spot. With prices that appear to be throwbacks to yesteryear, you won’t find any food cheaper than this, nor more satisfying. It’s a good bet that you’ll be back more than once.
Written By: Jonathan Botticelli
On: 8/16/2006

Directions

969 Kilauea Avenue, between Kekuanaoa Street and Aupuni Street

Features

Kid Friendly | Wheelchair Accessible | Breakfast | Dinner | Lunch | Outdoor seating | Take-Out

Map

User Reviews

Wayne Berry
90rating
(7)
(2)
9/6/2006
First To Review
Nothing says Hawaii like a Loco Moco.
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Anonymous
30rating
(2)
(1)
3/24/2007
Cafe 100 does serve up great local grinds in Hilo. Most of their local dishes are great. Their burgers however remind me of mainland White Castle's in that they are tiny little hamburgers on only a bit larger bun. At the prices they charge for their burgers, I would expect at least a 1/4 of beef, not the small bit if meat offered on these. Stick with the Loco Moco and other plate dinners...
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