Spoonful Cafe — Restaurant in Keaau

The food here is very delicious. Definitely my favorite in Keaau. They are a little pricey but do give generous portions.

The service however left us in disbelief. The host/waitress (owner's daughter) had no personality and was very rude to a large group of 11 guests. Besides us two, the restaurant was empty but she kept complaining because they should have made a reservation in case they were full.

"Hello, you're empty! What's all the fuss?" Plus nowhere online or in the restaurant does it state "Reservations Required." The host wouldn't shut up so they got up and left. That was stupid!! That was at least a $250 lost in business, not counting the negative word of mouth.

Of course her personality changes when it's time to pay our bill. Go figure!! A lesson in customer service would go a long way. Dine here at your own risk. We decided we won't be patronizing this business anymore. Too bad cause the food is...

NOT GLUTEN FREE. Even though Google has Spoonful Cafe at the top of the list for eating gluten free in Kea'au, I was advised when I called to order they do not actually have anything on the menu that can be prepared gluten free. It's not the cafe's fault that Google has decided that they are the pinnacle of GF dining so I didn't want to hit them unfairly with a low rating. Their website asks diners to declare their allergies before ordering. That is probably so they can stop people from unintentionally glutening themselves because Google led...

As a vegan I was so pleased with the options at this cafe, the thai food was spot on and delicious ectremely generious portions. They where super helpful when answering our questions about vegan items on the menu, we ordered the fried spring rolls, pineapple fried rice and pad thai-ALL Vegan! We had recently had a horrible encounter at nings thai in Pahoa and found this amazing place that lifted our thai food craving spirits. friendly and funny staff if I could give more...