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Pine Tree Cafe

73-4040 Hulikoa Drive, #2, Kohanaiki Plaza, Kailua-Kona, Island of Hawaii, HI 96740
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Ranked #16 of 173 restaurants in Kailua-Kona
Price range: RM3 - RM3
Cuisines: American, Hamburgers, Hawaiian
Good for: Child-friendly, Local cuisine, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Takeout
Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Local cuisine, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Takeout
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13 reviews 13 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2013 NEW

Pine tree cafe's standard menu is extensive with something for everyone for every meal of the day. Then, they have daily specials written on the white board on the side. It's not a normal plate lunch place as they offer brown rice and green salad instead of the traditional white rice and mac salad, if you want it. I like... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2013 via mobile

Had the beef stew and captains plate. Beef stew was excellent. My Chinese grandmother does one similar to this one. The captains platter was pretty good, too. Not amazing. But still awesome.

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Washington State
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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2013

After looking at several review for the Pine Tree Café my husband and I tried it. His Loco Moco was really good. The gravy was some of the best I have eaten. My salad while fresh that morning could have used a different type of dressing, I should have gotten the Creaser Salad instead of the garden salad. The last... More

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Hilo, Hawaii
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013

We have eaten over a number of years. Each dish has its own flavor, they give a good quantity, the price is reasonable. This counter-service restaurant is better than most of the sit-down restaurants in Kona that charge a much higher price. You definitely should eat here!

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Tokai, Japan
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36 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 42 cities Reviews in 42 cities
70 helpful votes 70 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

I always stop here on the way to or from Kailua-Kona Airport. Always fresh and tasty. The servings are so generous that I can eat half in the cafe and take half on board with me for a second meal. The setting is pure food hall chic, but if it's atmosphere you want, go to one of the hotels and... More

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Reviews in 31 cities Reviews in 31 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2013 via mobile

Recommended by our hotel bellman! Great local food in a clean and simple setting! Large portions and great pricing will see us return whenever we fly into and out of Kona!

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San Francisco, California
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Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2013 via mobile

We were doing our drive from kailua Iona to hapuna beach with a planned stop at the costco to pick up snacks and maybe a hot dog. We passed the exit, took the next exit to turn around and found pine tree cafe in a tiny mall. Will update this review when to take pictures and eat!

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Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 March 2013

First stop for us after landing at airport. Breakfast to go. Saw our flight attendant. Got a coffee at Kona Coffee next door. Sat at outdoor table. Heaven. Came back for lunch after beach during the week. Nothing fancy but fresh and a good value.

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St. Louis
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14 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2013

Hearty breakfasts at good prices. My husband loved the breakfast fish platter and I had the breakfast burrito one day and the pancakes another day. Both were very good with fresh ingredients and homemade taste. We found this place by accident and had not read any reviews beforehand, but we liked it so much we had breakfast here twice during... More

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Reviews in 32 cities Reviews in 32 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2013 via mobile

Looks like a high school cafeteria, but the kalau pork and cabbage i had here was one of the best things ive ever eaten. Came as part of a hawaiian slam plate. The rest was ok, the poi was blah, but hey...its poi. Wife had a teri-burger which was more like a teri-steak sandwich. She approved. We were obvious tourists... More

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