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Pahoa (19)

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The Veli
15-2958 Pahoa Village Rd (at Pahoa Village Hostel) ~ :
Moderate -- Vegan, American, Fusion -- Additional Info: Fully vegan and plant-based cafe serving wraps, customizable bowls and desserts. Mon-Sun 5:00pm-8:00pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

Pahoa Smoothie Shack
15-2891 Pahoa Village Rd ~ : +1-808-464-4239
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, American, Organic, Raw, Fast food, Juice bar, Take-out, Honey -- Additional Info: Organic fruit smoothies, juices, acai bowls, sorbet, wraps, salad and bagels. Mostly vegan except for honey. Mon-Sun 8:00am-5:00pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

Kalapana Smoothie Shack
12-5038 Kalapana - Kapoho Rd (at HWY 137) ~ :
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Juice bar, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Vegan choices available for almost everything on the menu. Includes smoothies, acai bowls, kombucha on tap, ice cream, sorbet, superfood shakes and bagels. Mon-Tue 7:30am-6:00pm, Wed 7:30am-9:00pm, Thu-Sun 7:30am-6:00pm -- Rating: Not rated yet

Luquin's
15-1448 Kahakai Blvd ~ : +1-808-333-3390
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Mexican, Honey, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Mexican restaurant offering items that can be made vegan with beans, tofu and green sauce. NOTE: red sauce and rice contain chicken broth. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon 7:00am-10:00pm, Tue-Sat 10:00am-9:00pm, Sun 7:00am-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Ning Thai Cuisine
15-2955 Pahoa Rd (at /on Big Island) ~ : +1-808-965-7611
Inexpensive -- Thai, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Tofu curry dishes, Thai iced tea with coconut milk (upon request), veggie summer rolls with peanut sauce. Ask the kitchen to leave out fish sauce and use separate cookware for vegetarian dishes. Mon-Sat 12:00pm-9:00pm, Sun 5:00pm-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Pele's Kitchen
15-2929 Pahoa Village Rd ~ : +1-808-935-0550
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Ovo, American, Breakfast, Hawaiian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Small breakfast place with a variety of vegan and vegetarian dishes marked on the menu. Vegan choices include the jungle breakfast with black beans, purple yams, yellow rice, and local fruit; tofu scramble; vegan gluten-free pancakes with optional toppings like macadamia nuts and fresh fruits. Sources from nearby farms. Live music on Fri-Sat evenings. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 7:30am-12:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Tin Shack Bakery
15-1500 Akeakamai Loop ~ : +1-808-965-9659
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Fast food, Take-out, Bakery, Honey, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Bakery cafe with labeled vegan choices though reported considering honey as vegan - so double check. Bagels a 'cultured vegan' spread, vegan pesto and macadamia nut cheese, vegan cookies and pastries. Drinks can be made with plant milk. Est. 2013. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sat 6:00am-3:00pm -- Rating: 3 Happycow(s)

Bananarama Bakery
15-2929 Pahoa Village Rd ~ : +1-808-464-0840
Inexpensive -- Take-out, Bakery, Gluten-free -- Additional Info: Fully vegan with gluten-free and sugar-free options. Featuring Stromboli, bread, plant cheese, meats, and desserts. Custom cake orders also available. Currently at Makuu farmers market every Sunday 7am-12pm. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sat 9:00am-7:00pm, Sun 10:00am-6:00pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

Batty's Vegan Food
15-3003 Kauhale St ~ : +1-808-300-8566
Inexpensive -- American, Take-out, Mexican, Catering -- Additional Info: Market vendor turned caterer. Offers bagel sammies, breakfast burritos, taquitos, and more. Mon-Sat 8:30am-12:00pm, Sun 9:00am-12:00pm -- Rating: Not rated yet

I'm Happy Dough
15-2714 Pahoa Village Rd ~ :
Inexpensive -- American, Take-out, Bakery -- Additional Info: Vegan doughnut stall operating from Maku’u Farmers Market on Sundays. -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

Nicoco Hawaiian Gelato
15-2929 Pahoa Village Rd (at Uncle Robert's Farmers Market) ~ :
Inexpensive -- -- Additional Info: Makes coconut-based vegan gelato which is sold at select retailers and here at Uncle Robert's Night Market. Offers numerous rotating seasonal flavors. Has gluten-free waffle cones. Shakes available. Tue-Sat 12:00pm-7:00pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

Off Grid Opihikao
13-646 Kamaili Rd ~ : +1-808-300-8566
Inexpensive -- -- Additional Info: A vegan Airbnb with vegan dining options available. Breakfast options include breakfast burritos and sandwiches. Book through the website. -- Rating: Not rated yet

Summerdough Grains and Sweets
15-1983 30th Ave (at Makuu in HPP) ~ : +1-808-217-4586
Inexpensive -- Take-out, Bakery -- Additional Info: A fully vegan & fully whole grain home bakery. Specializes in whole grain sourdough, focaccia, and sweet treats like cookies and cinnamon rolls. Ask about gluten free options. Offers pickup orders and can sometimes be found at farmers markets in the area. -- Rating: Not rated yet

Blessed Life World Foods
Mile Marker 19 at Kehena Beach ~ :
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Ovo, International, Take-out -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Every Saturday is a different menu but offers made-in-house vegan sauces and choices every time. Located at the top of Kehena Beach. Accepts credit cards. -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Hawaiian Sanctuary
13-3194 Pahoa Kalapana Rd ~ : +1-800-309-8010
Inexpensive -- -- Additional Info: Permaculture farm and eco-rejuvenation center offering accommodations, retreat experiences, internships, and educational events. Kitchen is vegetarian. -- Rating: 2.5 Happycow(s)

Island Naturals
15 -1870 Akeakamai Loop ~ : +1-808-965-8322
Inexpensive -- -- Additional Info: Natural food market on the Big Island of Hawaii, one of a few outlets. Stocks a variety of fresh and organic produce, groceries, and supplements. Has deli and prepared foods bar. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 7:30am-7:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Kaimu Farmer's Market
12-5038 Kalapana Kapoho Beach Rd ~ : +1-808-896-5537
Inexpensive -- -- Additional Info: Farmer’s market held every Sat AM located in the upper parking lot of Uncle Roberts. Free parking, EBT accepted, dog friendly. Masks required as of Aug '21. Sat 8:00am-12:00pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

Kirpal Meditation and Ecological Center
13-260 Pohoiki Rd (at /on Big Island) ~ : +1-808-333-9827
Inexpensive -- -- Additional Info: KMEC is 1/2 mile from the ocean on the eastern tip of the Big Island. Offers cozy cottages, bunk house, and community kitchen and baths. Available for meditation, gatherings, and healing. Serves breakfast lunch and dinner every day for visitors and guests. -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

Maku'u Farmer's Market
15-2131 Keaau-Pahoa Rd ~ : +1-808-896-5537
Inexpensive -- -- Additional Info: Large farmer's market with stalls from up to 150 local merchants and artisans. You can find fresh produce and a wide variety of new and recycled products including crafts, plants, jewelry, clothing, books, and records/cds. Sun 8:00am-12:00pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

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