Vegan
American
Pizza
Fast food
Juice bar
Take-out
Fusion
Breakfast
Hawaiian
Plant-based drive-thru and takeaway opened 2017 by the operators of Evolution Bakery. Offers a menu of healthy vegan fast foods and drinks. Find choices like breakfast bagels, vegan bakery treats, burgers, sandwiches, sweet potatoes, salads, hot dogs, juice and smoothies. Open Mon-Sun 8:00am-8:00pm.
237 Reviews
First Review by arenoodlesanadventure
graceo
Points +160
Great to have a vegan fast food option but it would be nice to have friendlier employees - Edit
My husband and I had been to herbivores before, so we decided to check it out again. Last time my husband had the jackfruit tacos, and it was great. Maybe he didn't order well this time, but the loco moco was disappointing. It was unimaginative. It was an overcooked beyond burger. They said there was going to be a tofu egg on top, but it didn't look like an egg at all. The soft serve was decent, and it was great that they made it with oat milk, so there was not a ton of saturated fat. I had the ceasar salad with no croutons (for gluten free folks) which I thought was pretty good. I am glad that they offered a gluten free version, but instead of charging the same amount for a meal without the croutons, it would be nice if they had gluten free croutons or charged less for omitting croutons or gave a replacement item for the croutons. The main issue was the service which was not great. There was a girl working at the counter who looked annoyed when I asked her for the parking pass. When we asked the guy behind the counter how he was doing, he said "I just work here". It would be nice if they could at least fake a smile.
Read morePros: completely vegan , oak milk soft serve ice cream, gluten free options
Cons: rude employees, slow fast food
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JustinCory
Points +1337
Herb-tastic - Edit
We had a great lunch here. Recommend the lemon pepper wings and the Crunchwrap for sure.
Read moreAll vegan and more affordable than other vegan fare in Kona
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nattytatton
Points +469
Yummy comfort food - Edit
Enjoyed great refreshing drinks and breakfast burrito.
Read moreFood was delivered promptly
Pros: Tasty, Lots of choice, Vegan activist messages all around
Cons: Seating is in the middle of parking lot
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sconroy
Points +518
Amazing stuff! - Edit
Great options. And a drive though! Highly recommend
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KevinJMuller
Points +55
Expensive Microwave food - Edit
Very expensive for bland, microwave-cooked food.
Read moreUnfortunately, I recommend avoiding this place.
I know it's hard to find vegan food in Hawaii, but we need to have some better standards.
I'd award 1 star if possible on Happy Cow.
Pros: Not much.
Cons: Expensive, Microwaved food, Bland and gray food.
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karaayn
Points +150
All vegan! - Edit
Loved having an all vegan option in Kona. The food was okay, pretty good. We got the crunch wrap and Ceasar wrap. Would definitely go back to the other options. The watermelon juice was REALLY good!
Read morePros: All vegan, Great juice , Many options!
Cons: Food was just okay
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cagirl
Points +44
Cute unique place! - Edit
We try to hit this place with every visit to the big island. We love that there is a place where you can have everything on the menu. Lots of smoothie options.
Read moreThe bbq jackfruit items are great. Got a watermelon water too, super yum! The ice cream machine is always down when we visit. 😢
Pros: Fully Vegan menu with desserts! , Friendly staff, Big menu
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S-Vivian
Points +151
Absolutely Delicious – A Must-Try! - Edit
I originally came here wanting to try a vegan poke, but the chef recommended the POHAKU BOWL CF instead – and wow, it was absolutely delicious! My Friend had the MUSH LOVE BURGER and she was just as impressed. For dessert, we shared the CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER CUP SMOOTHIE, which was simply amazing. On top of that, the chef is such a friendly and welcoming person. Highly recommended!
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heheh
Points +684
Lots of options, fast and delicious - Edit
We tried the dragonfruit smoothie, taro Alfredo pizza, and loco moco. Excellent!
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christinesullivan
Points +26
Vegan food in Kona - Edit
I saw this place as I walked toward my hotel on my first day in Kona and I ended up eating here everyday day of my trip. The food is delicious and also more affordable than eating at a restaurant like Journey (a vegan place nearby which also has delicious food). The family that owns this place is super cool as well. We tried the chikn crunch sandwich, pono burger, chikn ceasar salad, and asada street tacos, all tasted amazing.
Read morePros: Large portions / a good deal, Interesting flavors / sauces , Drinks/ smoothies/ desserts to accompany food
christinesullivan
I added the lettuce onto the tacos btw so don’t expect it to look like that exactly
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VeganRia🫶🌱🩷
Points +18
Okay - Edit
Herbivores is a cute little place that offers drive through and outdoor seating. Usually we get great service but one day when me and my mom came we just ordered a hotdog and a smoothie for takeout and it took so long to get it even though it wasn't busy or in rush hour, when we finally got our food it was a hotdog on top of a piece of toast which tasted fine, the smoothie on the other hand was SO GOOD. I reccomed having a sit down meal.
Read morePros: Smoothies, Price, Venue
Cons: Hot dog, Prepare time, Take out
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Byrdfood
Points +40
Not very consistent - Edit
I have been to this restaurant quite a few times. On multiple to go orders they have left off items. For example no bac un on chic un bac un sandwich, no beef in beefy Mac n cheese. Just saying check your order before you leave. Food is okay, it’s mostly fast food. Not much is fresh fruits n veggies. But positive side it’s quick vegan food.
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Heike.St
Points +2032
Tasty vegan food - Edit
We went to Herbivores multiple times to try different food.
Read morePineapple pizza with bbq-jackfruit was not our favorite combination.
Chicken Alfredo pizza: tasted amazing! Recommend!
Crunchwrap Supreme: tasty!
Burrito: big and filling, similar to Crunchwrap though
Poke Bowl: not our favorite; poke spicier then expected
Mac n cheese: small portion, little spicy
Cheesecake: good but nothing special
Carrot cake: good, but could have had more frosting
Soft serve: second time was better than the first time. The toppings make it very sweet.
They have a loyalty program: if you get 200 points, you receive a $10 voucher. Double points if you order online.
Outdoor seating available (with umbrellas).
Updated from previous review on 2025-06-12
Pros: Good opening hours, Big selection , Reward program
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SabrinaJaffe
Points +968
Disappointing - Edit
I feel bad about giving Herbivores a lower rating….We were excited to eat here since it is a vegan restaurant and it has a lot of great reviews on Happy Cow. We ordered a strawberry lemonade, the chicken Caesar salad, and the jackfruit bbq sandwich. The lemonade was very good, but the food items were…underwhelming. I was sad because the salad and sandwich were listed as “popular” choices so we figured they’d be good, but that was not the case. Very bland. Maybe we just ordered the wrong things, but we only ended up coming here once so I don’t have any insight on any of the other menu items. You do get free parking in the parking lot if you eat Herbivores so that’s a plus (you get the free parking ticket from the cashier after you place your order).
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foodieforlyfe
Points +34
Quick easy and GOOD - Edit
Loved the options and food at herbivores! Found it our first day on the island and it kept us coming back!!
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reedparsell
Points +28
Cold food - Edit
We wanted to love this place, as vegan restaurants are a virtuous endeavor, but ... the tacos we ordered weren't even tepid. Everything was doused in thick creamy sauce ( including the burger on a white doughy bun). The credit card tipping options were problematic: I tend to tip 20 percent but the only options were 15, 25 and (!) 35. The "custom tip" function didn't work. I unfortunately entered 25 but if due to how long the order took to prepare and its quality, I eventually regretted the 25. Two stars are solely for the idea of the place. And our daughter did enjoy the fruity drink served with a tiny umbrella.
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nsavla
Points +139
tasty & filling - Edit
So many options, we got the nachos and Crunchwrap and wanted to come back again to try more. They have a few tables for outdoor seating, and have a validation parking code. Service is a little slow but still great vegan food.
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Jamaba824
Points +506
Vegan food in kona - Edit
Small drive through or walk up window shop. Best to order online or in advance. Six tables outside to sit at. A mix of healthy and comfort food. Had the crunch wrap special. Pretty good but needed some hot sauce and wasn't as crunchy as crunch wraps I've had on mainland. Didnt come with chips.
Read moreCompanion got bacun chik'n sandwich but it came without any faux bacun.
Cheesecake was huge and delicious. Selection of Oatmilk soft serve.
Overall good for vegan options on the big Island.
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dalena
Points +110
Lots of options, pretty decent overall - Edit
We tried the Big Moke and Mac Daddy burgers. The Big Moke was better. The Mac Daddy was kinda dry despite having mac n cheese on it. I would say the food is solid, but nothing too special.
Read morePros: Lots of options
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JessicaDelToro
Points +81
Delish vegan food made with love - Edit
I first visited Herbivores in 2019. So glad to see it’s still here in 2024! The jackfruit burrito and nachos are delicious. The meals are prepared with love and everything is vegan. The food is satisfying and well priced.
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RedheadedR
Points +342
Chickpea “tuna” salad and musubi solid - Edit
We’ve been here a couple times now and my favorites have been the Love The Sea chickpea salad and tofu rancheros for breakfast. Smoothies are also really good. Laid back vibe- pick the row of free parking on the left side facing the window.
Read morePros: All vegan - fun stickers and merch, Food was good, Free parking
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carbiebarbie
Points +171
So good we went twice - Edit
Went for dinner and got a pizza nachos and then went again for breakfast and got a burrito the Mac sandwich. Delicious, fast, and chill. No indoor seating but they have covered patio tables. They also have a drive thru.
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silprocopio
Points +565
Great burger! - Edit
I had a burger and a musubi and they were really good. I also liked that they used paper containers. I wish they offered hot coffee with breakfast
Read morePros: Yummy food, Good price, Location and outdoor seating
Cons: No hot coffee option for breakfast
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foon
Points +1379
Honestly pretty bad - Edit
We ate here three times this trip: had a southwest burrito, jackfruit nachos, breakfast burrito, pesto chicken sandwich, and chicken Alfredo pizza. Of all of those I’d *maybe* have the pizza again. But it’s hard to justify when Journey is a one minute walk away and Krua Thai is across the street. Everything the other negative reviews say is correct: the food is sloppily made, mostly just under seasoned microwaved fake meats.
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okbat666
Points +124
Average - Edit
The food is okay. I was really excited to try this place but it didn’t do much for me. Maybe it was an off night. We tried the jackfruit tacos, the chicken pesto sandwich, and the poke bowl. The nachos were decent, but could have used more tortilla chips, the poke bowl was meh, and the chicken patty tasted like a gardien patty. Bummed that we didn’t like this place more.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-11-03
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NoelleFrancois
Points +102
Delicious Food in Hawaii - Edit
Incredible meal in Hawaii and a delightful ice cream 🍦
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-10-23
Pros: Quality of food, Delicious
Cons: No cons
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VincentTarantini
Points +72
Must try for satisfying vegan - Edit
Krunchwrap was ridiculous. Southwest burrito was also great.
Read morePros: Tasty, Filling
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