π₯₯ Don't Miss Big Island's Fruit Stands - Cheap & Delicious!
π While Big Island's restaurant scene is limited (even the "top-rated" poke spots were just okay...), the real gems are the fruit farms and roadside stands ! Think dirt-cheap, juicy tropical fruits - papayas, coconuts, longans, rambutans, and soft persimmons galore! π΄π π° Pro Tip: Bring cash for easy transactions! π Hilo Farmer's Market | Kona Farmers Market The best spots for local produce ! Stalls overflow with: - Papayas π₯ - Starfruit β¨ - Mangoes π₯₯ - Coconuts π - Bananas - And rarer finds like longans & rambutans (though the longans were big but dry... meh. π ) π«Άπ» Shoutout to the sweet aunty who gave me a discount without me even asking! These small vendors are the heart of Hawaii. β€οΈ π Roadside Fruit Stands Perfect for fresh coconut water breaks during road trips! ππ¨ π₯₯ Waipi'o Fruit Shack For coconut water + fruit bowls ! π Lilinoe Fruit Stand π₯³ Papaya Lovers Rejoice! Just $1 each - I ate one daily! π€€ π Fresh coconuts >>> bottled any day! Don't forget to scrape out the meat! π₯ π KTA Supermarket For pre-cut watermelon (lazy traveler hack!). π #Hawaii #BigIsland #TropicalFruits #FarmersMarket #RoadTripEats #FoodieParadise
