Paul's Place

“Best Cafe in Hilo, with charm, beautiful ambience and 'first class' service.”

Hunter Lewis★★★★★

We were staying upstairs and I asked if we could eat breakfast but unfortunately they were booked up for the day. 10 minutes goes by and I get a knock on the door. Braddah Paul made my daughter some AMAZING waffles. This man and his food are a real treasure. Mahalo

Encuentro Cafe★★★★★

This is the exact example of what restaurants should be. Inspirational, Paul just found his place in the world by offering us his culinary art through his place. He makes all these delicious and perfectly crafted plates for the right reasons: happiness and freedom and it shows on every detail. This is a must visit in Hilo

Mariia Kurbatova★★★★★

A small, cozy, and truly atmospheric restaurant where you can feel the personal touch in every detail. The owner is also the chef, and it shows — the food is exceptional, beautifully plated like a work of art, and made with real care. Reservations are required, but it’s absolutely worth it. 🩵🩵🩵 A hidden gem you’ll want to come back to!

classiclincoln★★★★★

Went over for breakfast this morning. Very small place with only 3 tables, so reservations are a must. Paul works the kitchen and dining room and he has one server. He makes you feel like you are in his house, super friendly, explains the menu and chats with you during the meal. The server was also super friendly, and the food was not auctioned off. Limited menu, but the food was excellent. My wife really enjoyed her Belgian Waffles and my Pasta de Marco was superb. It was probably the best breakfast entree I've ever had anywhere, no exaggeration. I've never seen this on a menu before a