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In 1946, after Richard Miyashiro was discharged from the Army, he opened a diner in his hometown Hilo and named it “Cafe 100” in tribute to the 100th Infantry Battalion. During WWII, the 100th Battalion was a unit comprised of Hawaii-born Japanese-American young men who volunteered to fight for America. They were the most highly decorated American unit of its size in all of WWII. The first Cafe 100 was at the corner of Kamehameha Avenue and Manono Street in what was then Waiakea town. Today, the portions are still generous and the focus is still on providing good food for a good price. For many years now, Cafe 100’s signature dish has been the original Loco Moco™. This is why Cafe 100 is also known as the Home of The Loco Moco®.
Walk-up eatery serving 30 loco moco varieties, plus pupu platters, burgers & other island classics.
Hours
| Sunday | 10 AM–3 PM |
| Monday | 11 AM–6 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–6 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–6 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–6 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–6 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 969 Kilauea Ave, Hilo, HI 96720
Phone: (808) 935-8683
Website: https://cafe100.com/
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Reviews
Warren Hoo
Reading in the Hilo history booklet that they survived two tsunamis 1946 and in May 1960 but showing resilience, built a third restaurant and the Exploring Historic Hilo booklet published in 2007 by Waterhouse Publishing,Honolulu the author Leslie Lang said they were known for their Loco mocos. I was visiting here from Siuthern California to taste the gravy and their hamburger loco moco after tasting some disappointing Loco mocos on the mainland. I was pleased with the butter and gravy flavors. Liked the tenderness of the hamburger patty. It was not a hard commercial patty and the gravy had a beefy flavor, not a canned commercial flavored gravy.
… moreKim
Open air dining that’s covered. Food was traditional Hawaiian and was ready fast!
… moreDon Stewart
Great local food items. Lots of choices. Outdoor seating. No bathrooms.
… moreZhuolong Yu
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!
… moreThe 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!
Emily Dinh
Great quick stop for authentic Hawaiian food! Rotating specials so be aware if you are planning on wanting a specific item. Kalua cabbage was amazing had great flavor, was tender, juicy and comforting. Loco moco was good, had great char flavor and gravy was not too heavy or salty. Plenty of seating and food came out quickly. Make sure you stop for a quick lunch in Hilo!
… moreDavid Booth
This downtown Hilo classic has been around for a reason! Local grinds done well and home of the original loco Moco! The braised beef and noodles, wow. The miso mahi is huge and delicious. Grab some food and hang out or go to the park. Daily specials and quick service also
… morePruthvi Ks
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
… moreTry the cascaron – coconut mochi donut. It’s not too sweet but with a good filling of coconut mochi
Ray
I ordered the beef stew plate, and it was really good, even though it doesn’t look great. I thought the Mac salad was only okay. The service was friendly and pretty fast.
… moreBianca Curutan
I planned for my husband and I to grab a quick bite at Cafe 100 before leaving Hilo. With more than 2000 reviews on Google and 30 varieties of loco moco, it was hard to ignore.
Cafe 100 is a casual, local spot with window (staff) or kiosk (automated) ordering and plenty of semi-outdoor seating (i.e., you are technically inside and covered, but you can still feel the heat from outside). I will admit the menu felt a bit overwhelming at first glance because there are so many options available, but we visited on a weekday when it was not busy, so we were able to take our time deciding.
Anticipating larger portions, we decided to share a mixed type loco moco plate along with a drink. That turned out to be a great call, as the portion was more than enough for the two of us, especially since we would not easily be able to take leftovers with us.
This is casual, familiar comfort food done well. No complaints here, and I have already recommended Cafe 100 to a few friends 🙂
… moreCafe 100 is a casual, local spot with window (staff) or kiosk (automated) ordering and plenty of semi-outdoor seating (i.e., you are technically inside and covered, but you can still feel the heat from outside). I will admit the menu felt a bit overwhelming at first glance because there are so many options available, but we visited on a weekday when it was not busy, so we were able to take our time deciding.
Anticipating larger portions, we decided to share a mixed type loco moco plate along with a drink. That turned out to be a great call, as the portion was more than enough for the two of us, especially since we would not easily be able to take leftovers with us.
This is casual, familiar comfort food done well. No complaints here, and I have already recommended Cafe 100 to a few friends 🙂
Robert E
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.
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