Welcome to Hungry Honu, a delightful café nestled in the heart of Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. Located at 75-5719 Ali‘i Dr #1d, this charming spot is more than just a food haven; it is a community gathering place that celebrates culinary creativity and the laid-back Hawaiian lifestyle.
At Hungry Honu, you will step into a world of flavor where the menu offers something for everyone. One standout feature is their Create Your Own Melt, where you can combine your favorite cheeses, meats, and veggies pressed on crispy focaccia. The Auntie's Ham & Cheese is a personal favorite, boasting a rich layer of melted havarti, mozzarella, and cheddar alongside warm Canadian bacon, all perfectly nestled on toasty focaccia. At just $8.00, it exemplifies comfort food at its finest, leaving patrons feeling satisfied and joyful.
If pizza is your preference, Hungry Honu allows you the freedom to indulge in your culinary fantasies with their Create Your Own Pizza option. This customizable experience lets you choose from a variety of crusts, sauces, and over 20 fresh toppings, ensuring that every bite aligns with your taste while the Breakfast Pizza serves as a hearty and savory start to your day.
No meal is complete without a sweet finale. The café's Banana Pudding is a must-try, made with layers of fresh bananas and creamy pudding, topped with whipped cream, Hawaii’s Finest MacNut Shortbread, and crunchy macadamia nuts for the perfect touch of indulgence at only $5.50.
The ambiance of Hungry Honu adds to your overall dining experience. With a décor inspired by the culinary passion of the owners and a friendly staff, the café feels welcoming and vibrant. It's an ideal spot for families, featuring games like Jenga that keep the little ones entertained while you sip on a delightful iced coffee or smoothie. Brewed with love, every cup of coffee made here reflects the genuine care that the staff has for their customers.
Customer reviews rave about the excellent service and clean space, emphasizing that it is worth taking a short stroll off the main strip to discover this hidden gem. Many patrons have shared that they've returned multiple times during their visits, a testament to the delicious food and inviting atmosphere.
In a world filled with fast food and impersonal dining, Hungry Honu stands out as a beacon of flavor, community, and aloha spirit. Whether you’re a local or a tourist, this café promises an unforgettable culinary experience that will leave you eagerly planning your next visit.
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Pink Dragun (Pink_Dragun)
03/08/2025
Cute spot! Great food! I’ve never had a melt before. When I’m home I don’t explore different food options too much so this was surprisingly good. They forgot a dish we ordered but it was squared away pretty fast. Small spot, order first sit after. Felt heavy and we got somewhat full off this small breakfast. We definitely enjoyed everything
Lukas Gottwald
23/07/2025
Awesome place to eat. Food is amazingly tasty and everything is made with so much love and dedication. Friendly staff and everything is decorated with passion for turtles. Very clean place. I can highly recommend to go here.
Kim Eberly
05/07/2025
We stopped in to get some smoothies and ended up playing Jenga outside with our eight year old nephew for quite awhile. We loved this place so much that we went back the next morning for breakfast. The food is delicious and I loved the iced coffee. If I lived on the island I would be a regular here. The owners are super nice.
Shaun Smith
21/06/2025
We came here for breakfast. Had a good cup of coffee and some ice ed tea, along with pizza, veggie croissants, and pesto turkey sandwich. The customer service was great, something miles ahead some of the other coffee shops around. You should definitely give this place a try.
Dean M
30/05/2025
Very nice option worth walking one short block off the strip to get to. Excellent food including smoothies, sandwiches, breakfast burritos. Cappuccino was good. Space is excellent. Very uncrowded, clean space, perfect for kids. Lots of games for them too. Good prices, nice staff. We came back for breakfast everyday when we were in town.
Alyssa Tacke
06/05/2025
Super cute place! Very clean atmosphere. Large area for indoor seating and four picnic tables outside. Great coffee and reasonably priced food! I did feel like the hard boiled eggs on my toast was pre made eggs from costco Service was efficient and friendly.
Michael Wilkerson
04/05/2025
Very clean and lots of space for seating when I visited. Was a little uncertain with prices, but the breakfast pizza I ordered really hit the spot. Definitely a great spot to treat yourself.
Erika Fritts
02/05/2025
My son and I frequent this cute business. The staff is friendly and service is good. Management treats their employees well and the teamwork and positive vibe feels great .The smoothies are good and you can choose your ingredients including making healthy choices. You can get all whole non sugar based real ingredients for your smoothies.Coffee is smooth and the baristas make the drinks properly. My son is on a strict healthy lifestyle kick with his father and the staff modifies any stuff and is so nice about modifications and answering his ingredient source questions.