With their motto of “let food be thy medicine..and medicine be thy food” this is favorite amongst locals and tourists when they need a health fix. Tess, owner and creator of innovative and healthy recipes always finds creative ways to keep plant based food interesting!

A classic spot for vegan food, this is Kona’s only drive thru vegan cafe! Serving up 100% vegan smoothies, baked goods, lunchs and dinners some fan favorites include jackfruit nachos, walnut tacos, and taro burgers.

Located right off of Ali’i Drive in Kailua Kona, this spot is a can’t miss for health-conscious foodies! With a wide array of customizable plant-based meals, chefs at Journey Cafe want to share with locals and tourists the magic of healing foods!

Kaya’s Coffee has been a long time favorite for many North & South Kona locals. In addition to coffee, teas, local kombucha, and smoothies they also offer a wide assortment of sweet treats like pies, cookies, scones, bars, etc. They also have a full breakfast and lunch menu with sandwiches, salads. Dietary restrictions? No problem for Kayas, much of their menu can be made vegan and/or gluten free.

Stop at Liquid Life in Waimea for a cold-pressed healthy juice to keep your immune system strong! Liquid Life believes that true wealth is health and the shop “aspires to educate, encourage and equip people with the tools they need to revive themselves as an individual, a community and an international family.”

Located in Hilo, Sweet Cane Cafe’s offers unique, fresh, organic, and local food and drinks. Some of their classics include cane juices and smoothies, acai bowls, and a variety of vegan and gluten free burgers.

Hilo’s very own kombucha bar! Locally inspired with an emphasis on health-conscious food, the menu at The Booch Bar features everything from fresh Hawaiian fish to their house-made beet sauerkraut!

With a dedication to local organic farmers across the island, Under the Bodhi Tree brings local and flavorful dishes that are mostly vegan, vegetarian or raw. Located in the Mauni Lani shopping center, they have just expanded with a second location in Pahoa.