Opening hours
Open now · closes 8:30 PM
| Monday | 6:30 AM – 8:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM – 8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM – 8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM – 8:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM – 8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 6:30 AM – 8:30 PM |
| Sunday | 6:30 AM – 8:30 PM |
Local time in Hilo: 10:20 AM (HST). Holiday hours may differ – call (808) 935-5573 to confirm.
About K's Drive-In
Looking for a restaurant in Hilo? K's Drive-In is at 194 Hualalai St, Hilo, Hawaii. Our Hilo guide covers 152 food and drink spots, and this is one of them. It sits in the moderate price range ($15–30 per person).
K's Drive-In is open daily, 6:30 AM – 8:30 PM.
K's Drive-In's menu features 7 dishes and drinks. Menu highlights include Chicken Katsu, Korean Chicken Plate, and Sweet Sour Meatballs.
Available service options are outdoor seating, delivery, onsite services, takeout, and dine-in. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual and historic, and it is a good fit for college students, groups, and tourists. The place is family-friendly. It is especially popular for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Offerings include comfort food, quick bite, and small plates.
Accessibility features: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible parking lot, wheelchair accessible restroom, and wheelchair accessible seating. Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Parking: free parking lot, free street parking, and parking. Reservations are accepted; call (808) 935-5573 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- Restaurant · American, Hawaiian
- Address
- 194 Hualalai St, Hilo, HI 96720
- Phone
- (808) 935-5573
- Price range
- $$ per person
- Hours
- Open daily, 6:30 AM – 8:30 PM
- Menu
- 7 items
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 7 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 7 AM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared K's Drive-In’s weekday schedule with 11 other restaurants in Hilo. On a typical weekday it opens at 6:30 AM, earlier than 91% of them (the typical opening time is 10:00 AM) and closes at 8:30 PM, later than 64% of them (typical closing time: 7:00 PM).
In total it is open about 98 hours a week, 48 hours more than the local median of 50. 45% of restaurants in Hilo open on Sundays, and K's Drive-In is one of them.
Compared with 11 other restaurants in Hilo that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for restaurants in Hawaii
Based on 55 menus with 2,893 priced items from restaurants in Hawaii, the median menu item costs $15.00, and half of all items are priced between $8.00 and $19.50.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Loco Moco | 20% | $12.97 |
| Chicken Katsu | 13% | $19.00 |
| French Fries | 13% | $6.50 |
| French Toast | 13% | $9.75 |
| Saimin | 13% | $8.38 |
| Hot Dog | 13% | $4.39 |
| Coffee | 13% | $2.75 |
| Macaroni Salad | 11% | $4.42 |
Calculated from 55 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
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Features & amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Delivery
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Serves local specialty
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Comfort food
- Quick bite
- Small plates
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Counter service
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Gender-neutral restroom
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Historic
Crowd
- College students
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Parking
Pets
- Dogs allowed outside
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of K's Drive-In there are 38 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 97 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (22), Japanese & Sushi (11), Bakeries & Desserts (10), and Burgers & Fast Food (6).
Competition is healthy: 7 other restaurants are within a mile and 15 within three miles. The closest is Pho Bistro, < 0.1 mi away.
6 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Cafes & CoffeeBlooms< 0.1 mi
- ChineseCheng's Chop Suey House< 0.1 mi
- PizzaPapa John's< 0.1 mi
- Bars & PubsCrazy Grandmaz< 0.1 mi
- Japanese & SushiNori’s0.1 mi
What to expect at a restaurant
General restaurants are places that do not fit neatly into a single cuisine: family restaurants, grills, bistros, eclectic kitchens and multi-cuisine menus. They are often local favorites that serve a bit of everything, from breakfast plates to steaks and seafood.
What to order
- House specialties – what regulars come back for
- Daily specials – often the freshest dishes
- Local dishes – anything named after the town or region
Good to know
- Check the latest hours before you go – independent restaurants change them more often.
- Weekend evenings are usually the busiest time.
- Tipping 18–20% on table service is standard in the US.
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Frequently asked questions
What are K's Drive-In's opening hours?
Open daily, 6:30 AM – 8:30 PM. Monday: 6:30 AM – 8:30 PM; Tuesday: 6:30 AM – 8:30 PM; Wednesday: 6:30 AM – 8:30 PM; Thursday: 6:30 AM – 8:30 PM; Friday: 6:30 AM – 8:30 PM; Saturday: 6:30 AM – 8:30 PM; Sunday: 6:30 AM – 8:30 PM.
Is K's Drive-In open on Sunday?
Yes, K's Drive-In is open on Sundays: 6:30 AM – 8:30 PM.
Where is K's Drive-In located?
K's Drive-In is located at 194 Hualalai St, Hilo, HI 96720.
What is the phone number of K's Drive-In?
You can call K's Drive-In at (808) 935-5573.
Does K's Drive-In offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, K's Drive-In offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: outdoor seating, delivery, onsite services, takeout, and dine-in.
How much does it cost to eat at K's Drive-In?
The typical price range at K's Drive-In is $$ per person.
Does K's Drive-In take reservations?
Yes, K's Drive-In accepts reservations.
Is K's Drive-In wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible parking lot, wheelchair accessible restroom, and wheelchair accessible seating.
Is K's Drive-In open late?
No, K's Drive-In usually closes before 10 PM.
What else is near K's Drive-In?
There are 97 other places to eat and drink within a mile of K's Drive-In. Nearby options include Blooms (< 0.1 mi), Cheng's Chop Suey House (< 0.1 mi), and Papa John's (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other restaurants near K's Drive-In?
7 other restaurants within a mile. The closest is Pho Bistro, < 0.1 mi away.
How much do restaurants in Hawaii cost?
Based on 55 menus with 2,893 priced items from restaurants in Hawaii, the median menu item costs $15.00, and half of all items are priced between $8.00 and $19.50.
