Sweet Cane Cafe

Hilo


Vegetarians rejoice, everything is fresh, locally sourced and meat-free at this pleasant cafe. You'll find 'ulu (breadfruit) and taro serving as the base of burgers and sandwiches – with macadamia nuts adding a dash of local flavor. True to their name, raw sugar cane juice is served, by itself and in imaginative smoothies.


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