Kalaekilohana Bed and Breakfast in Kau
A luxurious and quaint bed and breakfast along the southern region of Kau, the Kalaekilohana Bed and Breakfast makes for a relaxing stay in a remote area.
If You’re Visiting the Sparse and Beautiful Kau, Here are some Little-Known Dining Options for You.
The southernmost district on the Big Island of Hawaii, Kau is sparsely populated and consisting largely of dense tropical rainforests, expansive lava fields, and areas with extensive volcanic activity. While it’s short on accommodations and traditional comforts, it’s an outdoor playground with plenty of sightseeing opportunities and outdoor activities. Should you choose to spend a day or two in Kau, your options for dining out will be limited compared to other areas on the island, but if you want to treat yourself to a good meal or delicious treat after a day of adventuring, check out these establishments.
Punalu’u Bake Shop
HI-11
Naalehu, HI 96772
Open: Daily 8:30 AM – 5 PM
Possibly the best and most well-known bakery on the Big Island, the Punalu’u Bake Shop is famous for its Hawaiian sweetbreads, but the shop along Route 11 provides plenty of baked goods, fresh-brewed Kona Coffee, and a rotating menu featuring island-grown ingredients for lunch. With more than 200,000 visitors per year, it’s a popular spot, so getting there early is highly recommended.
Aloha Mix Food Truck
95-5649 Mamalahoa Hwy C
Naalehu, HI 96772
Astonishingly delicious and fresh food at a unique food truck that specializes primarily in shrimp, steak, acai bowls, and smoothies. They have a cute courtyard style area to eat, with a few picnic tables and yard games. At the Aloha Mix Food Truck, shrimp samplers with lava shrimp, lemon pepper shrimp, garlic butter shrimp, white rice and kale salad are the highlight. All three flavors of shrimp are stunning and the salad is fresh and crisp.
