Food Hilo, Big Island
Café 100
A place to eat in Hilo, Big Island, budget-friendly ($) and worth about 30 minutes. Best time to go: Lunch.

Why go
Hilo diner that has served loco moco since 1946.
It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Big Island, alongside 3 outdoor spots, 2 activities and 2 places to eat. The closest of our other picks is ʻAkaka Falls State Park, 11 mi away as the crow flies. At about 30 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.
- Type
- Food
- Neighborhood
- Hilo
- Price
- $
- Time needed
- 30 min
- Best time
- Lunch
Nearby
The closest curated pick in Big Island, measured as straight-line distance.
- 1ʻAkaka Falls State Park
Short loop through rainforest to a 442-ft waterfall north of Hilo.
Outdoors · 11 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
Café 100 is a stop on our Hawaii Paradise route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More places to eat in Big Island
2 more curated places to eat in Big Island. See the full Big Island guide.
When to go
Average daily highs in Big Island run from 50°F in February to 58°F in August; March is usually the wettest month. For Café 100 itself, we suggest: Lunch.
Modelled monthly averages for Big Island from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Big Island weather by month.
Getting there
Map links open a live search for Café 100, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.
- Address
- 969 Kilauea Ave, Hilo, HI 96720, USA
- Coordinates
- 19.71443, -155.07719
- Destination
- Big Island, Hawaii
Café 100: quick answers
How much time do you need at Café 100?
Plan on about 30 minutes at Café 100. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Café 100?
Our pick: Lunch. Insider tip: Try the original loco moco; order at the window.
Where is Café 100?
Café 100 is at 969 Kilauea Ave, Hilo, HI 96720, USA. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.
Which TripsCircle routes include Café 100?
Café 100 appears on Hawaii Paradise, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Café 100 to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Big Island.
Plan Big Island
- Big Island travel guide 10 places
- Best time to visit Big Island weather by month
- Maui to Big Island 97 mi straight-line
Lists & regions
Also in Big Island
- Kīlauea Iki Trail Activity
- Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park Outdoors
- Greenwell Farms Drinks
- Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park Sight
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.



