Cafe 100

Self serve restaurant to try local Hawaiian cuisine - loco moco - rice topped with gravy, choice of protein and eggs. Try the cascaron - coconut mochi donut. It’s not too sweet but with a good filling of coconut mochi

One of the most delicious food we had in the big island! The place is small and does not provide good dinning atmosphere. But all the points go to the food. The bbq plate and lau lau were super good, and very large portion, definitely worth the price!

Really glad I stopped by for some loco moco. They have a huge menu and the prices aren't too bad. Was surprised that the standard loco moco fits neatly inside a relatively small container, but it was great. The katsu was also really good. Was surprised that there are tables inside, but I didn't realize it's a takeout place with seating instead of a full service restaurant.

Even though prices have gone up, the food is still a pretty good price for the amount you get. Overrun by tourists during peak meal hours. However, it isn’t all hype. The loco moco is very solid and is one of the best I’ve had in the state. Also got some cream puffs for dessert and they were pretty good.

Good sized portions, flavourful and tasty. The fries could have been cooked a smidge longer so it was more crisp. Lots of rice, gravy was smooth and not too salty. Service was quick. Ample parking and outdoor seating. Portable potty available

Quick, easy, reasonably priced. All sorts of loco moco choices, and burgers, too! An authentic 'no frills' fast food joint.

Had to have the original Loco Moco! I got the Super Loco: hamburger, spam and sausage! Yummy! Rest of the family enjoyed different versions of burgers. Also had strawberry sherbet and sweet pastry (forgot the name), both good.

Simple, unassuming restaurant with the BEST, highest quality, outstanding, DELICIOUS loco moco! This is a staple, daily stop for us in Hilo. To not eat here when on the big island would be criminal! My fave is the spam loco!

We stopped here on a tour of Hilo and the volcano park. It's got a cool story, the founder was a Japanese American and after Pearl Harbor he joined the Army to protect the USA. He was part of the 100th Battalion, and when he got out after the war, started this cafe. The place was spotlessly clean. Lots of picnic table style seating (covered) to sit at. Great menu of local favorites. I got the Loco Moco, which is a burger patty over rice with a fried egg and brown gravy on top. SO GOOD! The service was friendly and everything was made fresh, so it took a few minutes but it was worth it!

This is use to be one of our go to places. Ever since I was a small kid and then with our own kids and now with our mo'opunas. Affordable, good food and great service. Today we ordered Chicken Hekka, Island Girl and Loco Moco. When we got home and opened the Chicken Hekka plate we was flipping out. It should've been called Chicken and bamboo shoots. It was a pile (not kidding) of bamboo shoots and some dried out chicken pieces. As for the Island Girl the Teri beef was dried out, no flavors. And the Mac salad had an onion flavor and watery. Cannot go wrong with Loco Moco, the reason for the two stars. I have had Cafe 100 Chicken Hekka and always liked it. My husband most of the time goes for the Island Girl. We threw our plates away. I know it's not original owners but did they change the way they are making their food? Such a disappointment. Can't get over the Chicken Hekka! Literally Bamboo shoots and pieces of chicken. No noodles whatsoever! Is this their way of making it?

So DISSAPOINTING! $17.70 for a sad little fish sandwich and a boring little burger with wilted lettuce. One pack of mustard and one of mayo for two sandwiches. Nothing more. Be smart. Don't go.

The loco moco (regular) was pretty mediocre. I've had much better. Service was quick at least but portion small and flavors bland, with bad rice.

Loco Moco reportedly originated in Hilo but there has been debates as to which establishment actually created it. So, when in Hilo, had to stop by Cafe 100, considered the home of the Loco Moco for our first dinner for the original and the fish moco. Loved how they have so many moco varieties including non-beef ones as well as double patties if you so choose. I do wish that it came with more gravy though. Lots of parking and seating available if you want to dig in on site. Like many spots in Hilo, it does close early (6PM) so plan accordingly if you want it for dinner.

Nice lil spot on Hilo. Open air seating...order at the register. We tried the Loco Moco...we have tried MANY loco Mocos and this one was one of the best! Loved their Mac salad! Service: nothing to really say. You order, you go.

Great comfort food. Good price with large portion of food. Loco moco is a must! Would recommend to anyone visiting Hilo

Simple, unassuming restaurant with the BEST, highest quality, outstanding, DELICIOUS loco moco! This is a staple, daily stop for us in Hilo. To not eat here when on the big island would be criminal! My fave is the spam loco!

We made it to Cafe 100 before they closed on Friday night! Well, there was a rush of people arriving behind us. They have a big menu! We got Aloha Friday (beef stew and lau lau) and Island Girl (fried shrimp and beef teri). The lau lau was so good! It was tender and flavorful. The beef stew was classic style with carrots and potatoes. The fried shrimp were hot and crispy and the beef teri were big slices of beef in tasty sauce. We really should have only eaten half, but it was too yummy to stop. Cafe 100 is classic and a must visit. They get weekends off, so don't wait!

We went there solely because it is touted as the inventer of loco moco. Upon arrival we were a bit disappointed because it was a walk up fast food joint with not much to offer other than some basic outdoor seating. As far as the loco moco, even with their gravy, we found the meat patty to be somewhat dry. We were neither over or underwhelmed with the best word to describe our experience as being meh.

This place is for locals who love eating local food. We're taking Loco Moco with spam and Portuguese sausage. Fried port over rice, The good suff. Served in a real diner environment by real people. Bring it on baby!!

I heard this is the OG loco moco spot in Hawaii so we had to check it out. It's a take out spot with outdoor seating and porter potty. You order at the front and seat yourself as you wait for your order. We got the super loco moco to share which was heavy amount of food and filled us two up with some leftovers (we had small bites earlier so we weren't extremely hungry). We saw that they have burgers and other items on the menu that we wished we had the appetite to try. The pricing is decent too, definitely more affordable than a plethora of restaurants across the island. The super loco moco comes with a ton of rice topped with brown gravy, two meat patties, Portuguese sausages, and spam. The meat patty was okay, I was expecting something similar to another spot we had in Maui but the flavor tasted like it was regular beef patties. Frozen beef patties perhaps? I make loco moco myself hence my slightly high standards. The spam was spam, but my favorite item would have to be the Portuguese sausages. This is more of a quick and easy meal that I see locals grab. Overall a comforting meal and would be back if I stay closer to Hilo area.

Two Words - LOCO MOCO. Very generous serving and the hamburger patties (I got the double), were pretty hefty. Rice was tender and hot. Gravy was flavorful. My only disappointment were the eggs. Not runny, but fried hard. Overall, I would still recommend it. Lots of parking and a variety of other items if someone in your party is not feeling the Loco Moco.

So glad we had time to stop by this restaurant before they closed at 6pm. Came here about 30 minutes before they closed, though we noticed that people were still stopping by up until 556pm! I don't blame them because it's good portions for a good price and it was delicious. Also, super friendly staff! There was plenty of parking when we got there. There was a bit of a line but it moved really fast. By the time we got there, it was a limited menu. Next time we stop by, we wanna get there early because my sister said that the pork adobo was life changing. They just means another visit to the Big Island soon! In any case, the menu has lots of options, even if it was limited. The price point is fair for the amount of food that you get. We ordered the hot dog loco moco and the super loco loco and some fries. We wanted the fried chicken and unfortunately, they just ran out for the day. The order was ready pretty quickly. They ask you if you want shoyu, Tabasco and/or ketchup. Yes to all. But to be honest, we didn't need the shoyu because the gravy was flavorful and we didn't want it to be salty. The eggs were cooked the way we asked and the over easy was yolk perfect. The hot dog was huge and had a nice char texture, if that's even a description. The spam was spam and the Portuguese sausage was good. Well, let's be honest, all the proteins went well with the gravy, rice and egg combo. Each bite was perfect. We also found that the proteins weren't that salty, so we appreciated it. The rice was freshly cooked, even late in the day. At least that's what I heard when another customer asked. Oh, the fries! They were good. It was liked seasoned fries and plentiful. Of course I had to dip it in ketchup but the hubby didn't. Btw, all the seating is outdoors but it's very clean. It's also great to see the photos of the owners and learn a little bit of history about them. Overall would definitely come back again and again and again.

Haven't stopped in for a while, so made sure to stop by Cafe 100, famously known as the Home of The Loco Moco®, and it did not disappoint! As a longstanding member of the Hilo community, this cafe holds a special place, rooted in history since 1946 when it was founded as a tribute to the 100th Infantry Battalion. Cafe 100's menu has many varieties of loco moco to choose from, including oyako; grilled fish; and even a super with hamburger patty, spam, Portuguese sausage, two eggs, rice, gravy, and potato mac salad. This time we tried the stew loco moco with beef curry stew. This was a delightful twist on the loco moco, featuring tender beef, carrots, and potatoes immersed in a flavorful curry sauce. The egg topping, cooked to perfection sunny side up, added an extra layer of deliciousness. The menu also features daily specials, plate lunches, and burgers and sandwiches. In addition to the stew loco moco, we also ordered the bento, which was a delightful combination of rice, spam, Portuguese sausage, teri beef, fried chicken, and pickled daikon radish. From the burger menu, we chose the bacon cheesy girl, featuring generous hamburger patties, crispy bacon, and cheese. This burger was a hearty and mouthwatering indulgence. Service was wonderful, with friendly staff and speedy preparation of our orders. The ample parking and open-air setting provided a pleasant and relaxed atmosphere for enjoying our meal. Cafe 100 truly lives up to its reputation as a community gem, offering delicious food and casual atmosphere. Whether you're a local or a visitor, a visit to Cafe 100 is a must to experience the rich flavors and history it has to offer.

We stopped here after shopping at Walmart. I was hoping they had kailua pork and cabbage but they only have it on certain days. The server suggested the katsu curry so we decided to get that and also a chicken sandwich with fries. Katsu curry was ok. I'm not really a big fan of curry in general. I'd probably try one of the mocos since that's wwhat they are known for.

This is the only place I will eat Moko Loco! We all ordered different versions of it and it was amazing! Every time I go to Kona, I drive over to Hilo for Café 100! People are very friendly. Services is great and ambience symbol outdoor dining tables.

BIG ISLAND HAWAII 2023 VACATION #3 - NO HEAVY LOCO During the week leading up to Memorial Day I was staying at Kailua-Kona for six days. I made a day trip to Hilo on a Thursday. Since that drive was going to be a 3-hour round trip I made itinerary of what I wanted to do while I was at Hilo. The first stop was Cafe 100. I didn't have breakfast in the morning as I decided to come here for lunch. Knowing that this place opens at 11:00 AM I wanted to be one first ones to be here. I arrived around 10:30 AM that day and was the first person in line. Initially I was going to order a single loco. When I was the first in line order I changed my order to double loco because I thought to myself when is the next time is I'm going to Hilo. The next item I had no indecision as I ordered the cascaron, which is a Filipino donut that you see display on trays at family parties. I admit I was nervous when I got my double loco as though the gravy and extra patty would be heavy. To my surprise delight the double loco wasn't heavy at all. The more I ate the double loco I wasn't getting bloated. I'll be honest loco moco served at the mainland makes you bloated. The double loco was a hearty meal as beef patties weren't greasy and the gravy wasn't oily. Seeing the cascaron was great delight to see as it rekindled memories of seeing sticks of cascaron at Filipino family parties. What makes a great cascaron? They are sweet and crispy on the outside yet soft inside that you can taste the mochi texture. In the past I ate some cascaron that weren't edible because the outside was too tough. The cascaron I ate at Cafe 100 was crunchy and soft. The sweet cascaron supplemented the savory double loco. Eating a double loco and cascaron at Cafe 100 was a very good way to start a day.

I don't like leaving bad reviews but after spending the amount of money I spent, I did not get good quality food. Customer service was good. But the food was warmed up. Nothing was freshly made.

I was excited to try this hawaiian spot. From the outside, it looks like a no frills drive thru. I went at 3pm and there was still quiet a few locals grabbing a snack. Lots of options but we got: Oxtail soup ($17): soup was very heavily flavored with msg. Think the free soup from a cheaper Chinese restaurant. With pieces of Chinese greens and tender oxtail. It's okay, but i won't be getting this again. Loco moco ($8.50): small container with the basics. Steamed rice, hamburger patty, gravy, and a sunny side up egg. Gravy tastes like the powdered kind. Nothing mind blowing. And quality wise, it's pretty cheap. But it's good. If you're looking for a quick bite to get, this might be a good place for you! But just be warned the quality isn't very high. But this is also the price point you're paying. Food is expensive here.

Went back to Cafe 100 after a few years. Just wanted to see how the beef stew tasted after decades. We also wanted to see how the teri beef sandwich was. I heard they had a gravy burger as well, so this was going to be interesting. Well, right off the bat, the prices are way up, I was surprised that the teri beef was $7.25. The gravy burger was $6.40. So interesting to see the prices go up over the years. One thing that was awesome was the goody good - which was still available. It's basically soda and condensed milk and frozen. The teri beef was underwhelming.... with just bun, teri beef, lettuce and bun. It was dry - maybe put some mayonnaise or something??? The gravy burger was ok, just not as good as it could be. It was probably the gravy. The goody good was as good as decades before! So the memories remain, but Cafe 100 is not the same as before. They are not even open on weekends - I don't understand that... And the stew...... not made on the day I went. Very sad.

Named in honor of the bravest battalion in U.S. Military history, a continuing source of local pride. Of course if those Hawai'ian soldiers ate here too much they would be too fat to fight effectively. On the other hand, I've seen some pretty tough mokes so what do I know? Well I know that this is some broke da mouth tasty local plate lunch. I don't call this place a hole in the wall, it's local aesthetic, clean and friendly. You can argue about where the best loco moco and burger plate lunch is, but this is one of the best and it's been around long enough to prove it. Aloha and mahalo!

Loco moco is the best in state. Had it twice on different days and consistently Ono. Except their beef stew moco had some chewy pcs of meat but not all of it.

"Marty, Don't Be Such A Square. Everybody Who's Anybody Drinks..." - Back to the Future Cafe 100 in Hilo is not only iconic because it's been around since 1946, named in honor of the legendary Nisei 100th Infantry Battalion of WWII, but Loco Moco has been served here for 70+ years! Cheers to that! On my weekend visit to Hilo I had Cafe 100 as a must. The typical tourist, or recent transplant, just might not get it, but I do, having been here before. My Dad before me, and Uncle's before him. Why? It's simple, it's affordable, but what makes Cafe 100 so special to me is it's a throwback to the plantation days. A time well before iPhones, television, and Pacific Rim Cuisine. The simplicity of a time once was is why I go! And of course the iconic Loco Moco. Many stories swirl on origin of the Loco Moco, but one thing is certain is it's origins are from Hilo, Hawaii. I only heard the urban legend stories as told by elders or our Kapuna, but those that did the research confirm it was first placed on the map by "the Lincoln Wreckers Sports Club" a group of teenagers post WWII that would visit the now obsolete Lincoln Grill in Hilo. Wherever the Loco Moco story goes it always finds it's way back to humble Hilo town. On my latest visit I ordered the original Loco Moco... Hamburger over Rice, Eggs over Easy, Brown Gravy over everything! I add Lilikoi (less than 5% fruit lol) drink. The recipe sounds simple, it really is that simple, yet it's attention to detail and consistency allows Cafe 100 to call theirs the "original" Loco Moco for decades. It starts with Hamburger that is farm fresh, Rice just cooked, Island Eggs from KTA, and perhaps the most important, the Brown Gravy not over salted, the perfect consistency for the Rice to soak up all the remaining Gravy! Ohh! Cafe 100 is a "plate lunch" open-air diner popular with the locals, many descendants from plantation workers and farmers. A relaxed vibe from start to finish. The counter service always friendly and no one in a rush. Oh! My bestie also noticed that many variations in Loco Moco now, including Spam & No Meat options! Large parking lot for cars, monster trucks, or horses! In the end, I do admit Cafe 100 is not for everyone, especially the Waikiki tourists or fancy types headed to the Waikoloa Resorts, but I highly recommend to those seeking comfort foods from days long gone. Old Hawai'i. The simplicity of the Loco Moco symbolizes the simplicity of yesteryear. Maybe, just maybe, the old way was always the better way... Dedicated to my OG, Hilo girl, Terry K.

Good choices for local loco mocos. Portion are good size which is fare for the price. Service is friendly, but ambiance is lacking. I will take my order to go or eat in the car. Nothing fancy or worthy to write home about, but meets one's needs in a pinch.

Are you sure this place is home of the Loco Moco? Stopped here on the way to Volcanoes National Park from Kona. The food was average, nothing special, but not bad. The eating area is outside only on picnic-like tables. There is shade. Order came out quickly. Portions are not big enough for sharing if you are hungry. Food is packed well to eat in the car if you want.

Food was delicious price is right on those portions!!! Had the Super Loco and the Beef Curry as well as the Liliko Drink. Staff was very efficient and kind! Ambiance was relaxed and more so Sunday morning brunch takeout vibes. A must go if you're on the big island!

Cafe 100, the home of loco moco. Cozy place with plenty of clean outdoor seating and parking. I had the Super Loco Moco. It was delicious. Eggs over easy done perfect and char on the burger with tasty gravy. I would order it with double patty next time. It was that good. They have an extensive menu of other Hawaiian dishes. I'll be back to try them. Service is friendly and fast. Need to stop at Cafe 100 and try the loco Moco. You won't be disappointed.

Home of the Loco Moco! A must try if you are visiting Hawaii. I really do believe that this is one of the best loco mocos in the state. There are many different spin off creations that you can try besides the traditional. Today we had the Terri burger loco moco for the first time. The sweet teriyaki sauce mixed with the brown gravy and creamy egg yoke was so satisfying. There is a lot of parking right in front of the restaurant. Just make sure you check the hours of operation before you go. You can't go wrong with any of the loco mocos on the menu. Hope you like it too.

Five stars for crispy french fries and orange bang. Loco moco was nothing special but the kids wanted their childhood memories.

Not exactly the best loco moco i've ever had but it definitely hit the spot. This is exactly the type of place I think of when i'm in Hawaii and want good value (portion vs price) Hawaiian BBQ food. I recommend the Super Loco as that has pretty much all the standard meats (spam, hamburger, sausage). The macaroni salad was pretty disappointing though.

Cafe 100 is a local style plate lunch restaurant. They serve Loco Moco and its variations, with other Hawaii style plate lunch foods such as beef stew, chicken katsu (special on certain days), burgers, etc. The loco moco portion sizes are reminiscent of the "mini" sizes which are smaller servings of the usual plate lunch plate. Today, was not feeling up for a traditional loco moco, so we had the stew loco - basically rice, beef stew and an egg. The traditional loco moco consists of rice, hamburger steak patty, with an egg on top. Your preference on how your want your egg done - sunny side up, easy over, etc. Lots of parking here. With shaded al fresco seating on picnic tables. This place is really busy during the lunch hours. Even coming here at 2pm, there was a line of 5-6 people ahead of us. They make it easy for take-out orders by giving you a cardboard box to take your orders to go. You order your food at the window, wait for the food, they call out your number, you grab your food. Up to you if you want to stay and eat or take it to a nearby park for a better view.

While in Hilo, we ate here multiple times. Their mac salad is so good! Loco Moco is fantastic. Just really great comfort food here! The lilikoi drink is amazing! Everything we tried was great. The people were friendly. It's just a small outside dining restaurant, but it was a great experience all around.

Cafe 100 is supposed to be the creator of loco moco so we wanted to give this place a try. Although their dining area is outdoors you cannot eat in yet. It is only take outs, and be sure to mask up. They have overwhelming variations of loco moco to choose from, not to mention a lot of menu items. We went with traditional loco moco with one hamburger patty, over easy egg, and white rice. We also got their special - grilled mahi mahi. I personally thought loco moco was a bit bland, but it was as expected. I think the real winner was the grilled mahi mahi! Meaty, flavourful, and especially with their homemade tartar sauce it was so satisfying. I believe this is their Friday only special. We went to a park across from Cafe 100 and ate our food.

This place is a good option when most restaurants are closed for dinner. Typical local foods. We wanted to try the fried chicken and by 5:00pm they were already sold out for the day. Our dishes included loco moco, chicken katsu plate and the steak plate which was on the Wednesday special. The loco moco is more like a mini size. Sadly it did not include the Mac salad, just a scoop of rice, eggs and patty with the gravy. Serving was really more like a kids size, so definitely order the others on the board for an adult portion. It tasted Iike any other loco moco. Katsu was good, serving was a good size. I would pass on the steak plate. Steak was flavorless and tough. They don't offer steak sauce for it, just ketchup and soy sauce. Mac salad included in the katsu and steak plate. Very good!

Delicious Hawaiian comfort food. Huge portions that are worth the price. For a very busy restaurant, I got my order pretty quick maybe within 10 minutes. They all working so hard in the back, kudos! Their breakfast plate is one of my favorites: smoked sausage, eggs & rice

The Loco Moco is as advertised. Amazing delicious tasty. You need a mask to order here even though no open seating due to COVID , still. So it's all to go out of the window. We got the Super Loco- 2 eggs. 2 burger Pattys. With one egg. Portuguese sausage and lots of rice. Enjoy.

Loco Moco is always one dish we try to get when visiting Hawaii and was intrigued when we heard Cafe 100 may have been the origin of the dish. We were visiting Hilo and decided to give it a shot. The restaurant has an unassuming appearance. You order from a window outside. Currently, they are doing take out only. Super Loco: Comes with 2 hamburger patty, spam, Portuguese sausage, egg (cooked your preference) and Mac-potato salad. The Mac-potato salad was unique and I think you'll either love it or hate it. I actually thought it was pretty goo I've had better loco moco, but they do an okay job. Flavors were fine, but nothing special. I wouldn't necessarily make a trip to come here, unless you are already in the area.

I am so suprise! mini size = price reguler! this is TOO MUCH so dissapointed. taste same good.

Not a huge crowd for lunch, but obviously burgers are prepped and ready. Their loco loco was recommended so I got mine with fried egg; hers had over medium. Almost 40 minutes later (!) our food came out. We drove back to the hotel and chowed down. Her egg was a little overcooked but overall it was ok. We've heard about and read reviews of a few other restaurants that serve the local dish so we will look for a different place.

We visited this place on a weekday night. There was relatively little wait, but one thing to note is there is no indoor or outdoor dining due to COVID. The cashier was super nice and patient in explaining the different parts of the menu, especially since we had people with food restrictions. We ordered the Oyako (Chicken) Loco, the Gardenburger Loco and the Gardenburger sandwich. We were not able to taste the Loco with gravy, as there were no non-beef substitute available. Overall the food was pretty good and the patties were super juicy, though I wish were able to taste the gravy. Overall, definitely enjoyed eating here and trying the Loco Moco if you can!

Call ahead because it can get crowded! And the phone line even says they may not answer the phone line if they're busy...but if you have time keep calling so you don't have to wait a long time. Really enjoy the gravy cheeseburger, even more so than the loco moco (shhhh). It's got a grandmas kind of cheeseburger flavor and the old school white bun, and the gravy is, well I mean these guys know loco moco so the gravy on the gravy cheeseburger is good. Enjoy the loco moco and chili moco too. Don't let the size fool you. It looks like a small square container but it's FILLING. If you're really hungry go for it but otherwise try it the size they serve before thinking you need to order another one. I might try one of the other derivative loco mocos next time, but i'm an old school person who just really enjoy a regular loco moco! Fries are good too!

I came here for dinner because I heard the loco moco was invented here. I naturally got the super loco moco, which includes not only the hamburger patty, but also spam and Portuguese sausage! This plate was HUGE, and it was soooo good!! The eggs were cooked exactly how I like it, there was a lot of gravy, and there was a heaping amount of rice and mac salad. I also had the oxtail soup, and it was also good! The meat was very tender, and the broth was very comforting. You can eat on premise, but I ate mine at the hotel. They give you a little box so none of your food falls over in the car :)

Cafe 100 is an establishment of Hilo serving the community with a multitude of different Hawaiian favorites like loco loco, Portuguese sausage, and teriyaki meats. With a menu that reflects more mom-and-pop-burger spot than fine dining this restaurant is meant to serve the people with tasty food for affordable prices. They have a large selection of different plates meaning a certain protein along with rice and Mac salad. Also, a large selection of different loco mocos and breakfast dishes. I wish I got some of those but we were loco moco'd out so we went with some of their other items along with a special. Here's what I thought about them. Suki-Q burger - think of it as a burger where the patty is replaced with teriyaki beef. They had a piece of lettuce and American cheese with the meat. It was good though a bit salty. If they had a smear of Mayo on the buns it would've added a creamy flavor that would've mellowed out the saltiness of the meat. 2/5 stars. Gravy burger - literally a burger with gravy and that's it. The buns surprisingly had good volume and weren't soggy. The gravy was flavorful and the burger patty was juicy. Great flavors but very one note. 3/5 stars. Grilled mahi mahi with miso sauce - this was served with white rice and Mac salad. The mahi mahi was cooked perfectly and went well with the carbs. However, the miso sauce has a very strong wine after taste, like it didn't completely reduce down. Still, it was tasty and had good mouth feels. 4/5 stars. Chili cheese potato dippers - the potato dippers look like twisty potato wedges and are a perfect vessel for the chili cheese. They used nice sized beans and the chili had a deep, savory flavor. This chili would go well with any carb from rice to bread. 5/5 stars. Overall when you look at the menu at Cafe 100 it can be overwhelming because there's so much to look at. However, this means there's multiple reasons to keep coming back and try something new. Come here hungry and open for multiple foods to try.

Heard about the tourist "Home of the Loco Moco" spot, had to pay homage to one of the OG spots. AMBIANCE: Parking: Plenty of parking, plaza parking and some street parking. Seating: Lot of seating inside and out, great for groups. Feels: The spot is in the center of Hilo. Not too far away from the downtown area. The space itself is pretty well spread out from the parking to the restaurant. There's a good handful of outdoor seatings but limited due to COVID-19. Great place to grab and go to other spots in Hilo or this part of the island. FOOD: Loco Moco - Regular (Recommend) Yes, yes, yes. The classic: rice, patty meat, gravy, and egg. A savory, comforting, and fulfilling dish. If you want to keep things simple and safe, then go for the regular loco moco. Spam (Recommend) Yum! Spam is special in itself so it's simply delicious. Savory like a thick slice of bacon. Mac Salad (Recommend) Delicious! Home comfort mac salad. Cold and savory. CUSTOMER SERVICE: Ordered on the phone but it took a while for them to understand me. However in person, the pickup was smooth and friendly. I asked for a quick scoop of mac salad and they were able to add it to my bill last minute. TL; DR OVERALL: 4.5 Stars. Wonderful! Great choices, reasonable prices, and awesome service. For a taste of history, try some Loco Moco here in Hilo - Home of the Loco Moco. What's also great about this spot is the strong variety they have in dishes. TIPS: * Origins of the Loco Moco story - https://www.hawaiian-culture-stories.com/loco-moco-recipe.html

This place supposedly invented the loco moco. I don't know if that's true, but what I can say is that the loco moco here is delicious. I drove up 10 minutes before opening to an empty lot, save for a few cars in the employee area. I sat and waited in my car. When I decided to get out shortly after opening, there were already people ahead of me standing in line! And when I got in line and ordered, I turned around to see many many more people waiting behind me. All seemed to be locals. That says something to me. I ordered a loco moco for my mom and a super loco moco for me. Portions were generous and my mother enjoyed it -- high praise, as she's a picky eater! I had some leftovers which we saved and finished at dinnertime after a day of exploring Hawaii Volcanoes National Park! Great spot for delicious food and an authentic Hilo experience.

Cafe 100 was on my bucket list after reading its history and that the loco moco originated here. Earlier today (Friday July 28), we finally stopped in for lunch. Obviously, that's what I ordered, while my wife got the chili dog special. Hers cost more because it came with two scoops of white rice and a scoop of potato macaroni salad. Because my loco moco didn't come with anything, I helped my wife with her lunch, so it worked out. One star deduction for not having a restroom. If we lived in Hilo, we'd have lunch here often.

We tried this place for brunch when we visited The Big Island. I had the stew and it was great.

One thing I love about this place is that it opens at 7AM, which is early enough to pick up some breakfast or lunch before hitting Volcanoes National Park. The Loco Moco here is probably the best I've tasted on any of the islands or ever for that matter. There's something about the seasoning on the patty, the egg, the gravy, and the sticky rice. I normally eat my moco with ketchup, but this one didn't need it. The Spam Moco is also quite good. Will definitely stop by anytime on the Big Island. Their menu is quite lare so there's gotta be something for everyone.