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Sunlight Cafe

4.2(19 reviews)

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Among Hawaii (Big Island)'s coffee shop or cafés, Sunlight Cafe operates as a restaurant at 1263 Kilauea Ave, Hilo, HI 96720. The venue sits in Hilo, placing it on the windward side of the island.

Sunlight Cafe serves coffee alongside meals, making it a natural stop for a hot drink or a bite during a day of exploring. As a restaurant, the venue shapes what visitors can expect from a visit, with a menu built around café fare. Visitors have given Sunlight Cafe a 4.2 out of 5 average across 19 reviews, a figure that reflects steady approval from those who stop by. Those 19 reviews place it among the smaller café listings in the area, suggesting a venue with a modest but steady stream of customers.

Hawaiian islands have windward and leeward coasts, with wetter and drier conditions respectively. Since no road or regular ferry links the Hawaiian islands, travel between them is by air.

A coffee shop or café such as Sunlight Cafe works well for a solo visitor or a small group seeking a table. Hilo and the nearby town of Volcano sit within the same stretch of coastline, so a stop here fits a day of exploring the east.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Sunlight Cafe serve — coffee, pastries, gelato or meals?

Sunlight Cafe operates as a restaurant on Hawaii (Big Island), so its offering falls under that category rather than a stand-alone coffee, pastry or gelato counter. The island's café and dining scene spreads across places such as Kailua-Kona, Hilo, Volcano, Waimea, Kohala Coast, Puna, Captain Cook and Kona.

What kind of business is Sunlight Cafe?

Sunlight Cafe is a restaurant on Hawaii (Big Island), within the Hawaiian Islands. Hawaii was an independent kingdom before annexation by the United States in 1898 and became a state in 1959, a history that frames the islands visitors travel through today.

Where is Sunlight Cafe located on Hawaii (Big Island)?

Sunlight Cafe sits at 1263 Kilauea Ave, Hilo, HI 96720, United States, on the island of Hawaii in the Hawaiian Islands. Hilo lies on the windward coast, the wetter side of the island, which shapes the town's frequent rain and lush surroundings.

How do visitors rate Sunlight Cafe?

Sunlight Cafe holds a rating of 4.2/5 from 19 reviews, placing it among the dining spots on Hawaii (Big Island). Traveller feedback at that level reflects a solid reception for a restaurant in Hilo.

How many reviews does Sunlight Cafe have?

Sunlight Cafe has collected 19 reviews, with an overall rating of 4.2/5. Because no road or regular ferry links the Hawaiian islands, visitors reach Hawaii (Big Island) by air before adding their own reviews.

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