3 places our scouts eat
Hilo
Hilo Farmers Market (Wednesdays and Saturdays, corner of Mamo St and Kamehameha Ave) — the best farmers market in Hawaii for local atmosphere and product quality. Arrive by 8am for the best produce and the fewest people. Wednesday is larger than Saturday. Buy fresh coconuts, rambutan, lychee (in season), and watch the prices drop to half what they are in Kona.
Hilo
Ken's House of Pancakes (Hilo) — the local institution; no longer 24 hours since 2020, now daily 6am–9pm. Order the Portuguese sausage omelette with rice. Enormous portions at astonishing prices. Cash preferred but cards accepted.
Hilo
Sweet Cane Café (Hilo, near downtown) — the best healthy breakfast and lunch in Hilo. Smoothies, açaí bowls, fresh juices, and rice bowls using local ingredients. Low prices, welcoming atmosphere, popular with locals. Go before the Hilo Farmers Market on Tuesdays or Saturdays.