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K's Drive-In

4.2
(571 reviews)

Business Details

194 Hualalai Street, Hilo, HI
96720, United States
(808) 935-5573
http://ksdrivein.com/

About

RestaurantBreakfast RestaurantDinerAmerican Restaurant
K's Drive-In is a local, family-owned and operated restaurant that has been in business for over 50 years in Hilo, HI. Enjoy local favorites with your family in our comfortable atmosphere. We are open 7 days a week. Visit us today!

Details

  • DebitAvailable
  • Cash onlyNot available
  • Accepts checksNot available
  • BreakfastAvailable

Location

K's Drive-In
194 Hualalai Street, Hilo, HI
96720, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.2
571 reviews
5 stars
308
4 stars
135
3 stars
76
2 stars
25
1 star
27

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Food Quality

Mixed reviews on food quality; some dishes praised while others criticized for being overcooked or lacking flavor.

Service

Generally friendly and helpful staff, though some customers noted inconsistencies in service quality.

Pricing

Prices considered high for portion sizes, with some customers feeling they received poor value for money.

Cleanliness

Concerns raised about cleanliness in the kitchen and dining areas, with some customers noting dirty tables.

Local Vibe

Strong local atmosphere appreciated by many, with a nostalgic feel for long-time customers.
  • PM
    Patricia Molina
    Feb 19, 2026
    1.0
    I ordered a small drink small coke and fries. Burger tasted and looked very burnt. Coke was flat. The only thing worth the meal was the fries but not $16.00 worth
  • BB
    Busky
    Feb 3, 2026
    4.0
    Very casual. Walk up ordering. Picnic tables to sit at. Food cooked quickly. Chicken katsu was very good. It came with rice and pasta salad which were good as well. BBQ Bacon cheese burger was smashed and overcooked. Added additional bbq sauce to make it better. We ate at 2:00 pm. The restaurant is located next to a road in Hilo with outdoor seating. Slightly noisy, but not overwhelming.
  • DW
    Dilly Ward
    Jan 19, 2026
    5.0
    Best fries I've had since moving!
  • DP
    David Peterson
    Jan 9, 2026
    1.0
    The cashier was friendly enough but that had to be the worst food I've ever eaten that didn't make me sick (yet). We ordered burgers and chicken shoyu. The burger was raw and even if it had been cooked the whole way it was somehow worse quality than McDonald's. The chicken though...... It was pure salt, grease, tasted like it was left out too long and soured. It was gritty like it was overcooked. I gave some to the person I was eating with and she made a face, and said that it tasted like poison. Even the rice was dry, like Chinese take out that was left in a container for a day. How do you mess up rice????? I was too afraid to try the mac salad based on everything else so I can't say if it was any good or not. Im new to the island so I can't say what prices are like here but for 3 terribly poor burgers and whatever that chicken was ....$60 feels like I was robbed. I'm not sure what happened but we left and went to a local McDonald's. Learn from my mistakes and just go to McDonald's or something else in the area.
  • AE
    ANTLI “EiE”
    Dec 30, 2025
    5.0
    Shoyu Pork was on special today. Got that with extra Mac. It was delicious. Almost as good as moms. The aunty taking orders was super sweet and the expo was professional and courteous. After 20 years living abroad, happy to come home and see this place still going. 🤙

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