Hilo Farmer's Market

After seeing the coconut inflation rampant on the big island beaches, happy to say that this place had delicious local coconuts for a reasonable price. Also, if you’re staying a while, the produce selection looked excellent.

My husband talked about this Farmer’s market before I ever made it to the Big Island. He brought me there in 2014 on our honeymoon. I was not disappointed. Availability of fruits, vegetables and very interesting produce is not to be missed. Whenever we stay in the area we load up and take it back to our cottage. Add delicious homemade dishes and baked goods and you have a feast for days!

I went to the market on Wednesday to take advantage of the hot food stands and was not disappointed! I was able to get a green papaya salad and some massaman curry for under $15. Both were fantastic.

My man and I went on a Saturday when the biggest selection on providers is there, and found several prepared vegan food choice in addition to a great selection of local products to fair trips. we ate Peruvian style vegan tofu tamales. other stalls had avocado summer rolls, noodles, vegan banana bread, cakes and biscuits, fresh juices, taro products and rasiereis. in any case worth a visit.

We frequented the market on market days- Wednesday and Saturday- as well as days between. On Market days we found nut butters, Thai rolls. vegan tapioca pudding, and smoothies that were not available on non-market days. All that plus ample fresh produce, we ate like royalty for our week in Hilo. Even on non-market days farmers sell produce so it is worth shopping here before going to grocery stores, even the natural foods stores, on non-market days.