Hilo · Est. Local Favorite

Your morning just got better.

Fresh ingredients, island flavors, and a calm space to slow down — that's what you'll find at Banyans Cafe on Banyan Drive.

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Open Today 87 Banyan Dr, Hilo

Locally Sourced

We partner with Big Island farms and producers to bring you ingredients that are fresh, seasonal, and genuinely local.

Made from Scratch

Every dish is prepared in-house using traditional techniques. No shortcuts — just honest food made with care.

Relaxed Atmosphere

No rush, no noise. Just a warm, welcoming space where you can enjoy your meal the way it was meant to be — slowly.

What We Serve

The Menu

Breakfast and brunch, done right. Simple dishes built around great ingredients and island taste.

Breakfast Classics

Banyans Breakfast Plate Two eggs any style, local spam or bacon, lomi lomi, haupia, and toast
Malasada Scramble Cinnamon-sugar malasada cubes with scrambled eggs, peppers, and cheese
Poke Bowl Fresh ahi poke over rice with avocado, seaweed, and house dressing
Plate of Long Rice & Spam Traditional Hawaiian plate with long rice, spam, lomi lomi, and haupia

Brunch Favorites

Banyans French Toast Thick-cut brioche, cinnamon batter, topped with fresh fruit and maple
Avocado Toast Sourdough, smashed avocado, radish, microgreens, and everything seasoning
Shave Ice Bowl House-made shave ice with macadamia cream, lilikoi, and tropical fruits
Island Griddle Stack Three buttermilk pancakes with local butter, maple syrup, and seasonal berries

Drinks

Kona Coffee Single-origin Kona coffee, freshly brewed
Fresh Sugarcane Juice Freshly pressed Hawaiian sugarcane juice
Passion Fruit Lemonade House-made with fresh lilikoi and local honey
Matcha Latte Ceremonial-grade matcha with oat or whole milk

Dietary Options

Gluten-Free Available GF bread, pancakes, and bowl options upon request
Vegetarian Selections Multiple plant-based dishes on the menu daily
Vegan Options Fruit bowls, tofu scrambles, and vegan-friendly plates
Local & Organic We prioritize local, organic ingredients whenever possible

Banyans Cafe interior with warm lighting and tropical plants

Our Story

Rooted in Hilo, Built on Good Food

Banyans Cafe started with a simple idea: serve honest, delicious food in a space that feels like home. Located on Banyan Drive in the heart of Hilo, we've become a gathering place for locals and visitors alike.

Our kitchen draws from Hawaiian tradition and Pacific flavors, using ingredients sourced from local farms and producers whenever possible. Every dish is made from scratch, every morning, with the same care we'd give our own family.

We believe a good meal shouldn't be rushed. That's why we've designed our space to be calm, welcoming, and unhurried — a place where you can sit back, enjoy your food, and actually hear yourself think.

87 Banyan Drive

Hilo Hawai'i

Local Sourced

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