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
Photo Credit: Monica Munro

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

Comments
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...
- Gary  on Sat, March 24, 2007

Nothing says Hawaii like a Loco Moco.
- Wayne Berry on Wed, September 6, 2006

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