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Hilo · Est. 1982

Aloha, Hilo!
Come on in —
there's fresh bread
waiting for you.


Mauna Kea Snow has been a quiet corner of Hilo's Kamehameha Avenue for over four decades — baking, stocking, and welcoming neighbors the way only a local shop can.

Fresh bread and pastries displayed at Mauna Kea Snow in Hilo
Interior of Mauna Kea Snow bakery with shelves of baked goods

40+

Years serving the Hilo community with fresh, handcrafted goods.

About Us

A Hilo tradition
you can taste.


When you walk into Mauna Kea Snow, you're stepping into something that's been carefully tended for generations. We're not a chain — we're your neighbors on Kamehameha Avenue, and we bake and stock our shelves the way we'd want our own kitchen stocked.

From our oven-fresh loaves and buttery pastries to the everyday groceries and pantry staples our customers rely on, everything here is chosen with the same care we'd give our own tables. That's the Mauna Kea Snow way.

Fresh Daily

Baked every morning

Made with Care

Quality ingredients

Local & Proud

Hilo-born and raised

Community First

Neighbors welcome

What We Offer

From our oven to
your table


Whether you're looking for a warm loaf straight from the pan or a well-stocked pantry, we've got you covered.

Assortment of freshly baked bread loaves at Mauna Kea Snow

Artisan Breads

Sourdough, focaccia, pandesal, and our signature loaves — baked fresh every morning and ready when you walk in.

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Colorful pastries and desserts on display at Mauna Kea Snow

Pastries & Desserts

From flaky Danish to rich chocolate cakes and local favorites — our display case changes daily with whatever looks and tastes best.

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Well-stocked grocery shelves at Mauna Kea Snow in Hilo

Grocery Staples

Pantry essentials, local sauces, rice, cooking oil, and the everyday items that make a grocery store genuinely useful for Hilo residents.

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Our Story

Built on the
ideals of a good
neighborhood shop.


Mauna Kea Snow started with a simple idea: open a place where Hilo residents could find both the baked goods they crave and the groceries they need — without driving across town. What began as a small bakery corner grew into a full-service stop on Kamehameha Avenue.

We've watched the neighborhood change over the years — new faces, new families, the same steady rhythm of life on the Big Island. Through it all, our commitment hasn't shifted: bake well, stock thoughtfully, and treat every person who walks through our door like a guest in your own home.

That's why you'll often find us knowing our regulars by name, remembering how they take their bread, and making sure the shelves are full before the morning rush. It's not corporate policy — it's just how we do things here.

Hundreds of Hilo families trust us every week.

Baker preparing fresh bread at Mauna Kea Snow
Mauna Kea Snow storefront on Kamehameha Avenue in Hilo
Close-up of pastry display at Mauna Kea Snow
Fresh bread coming out of the oven at Mauna Kea Snow

Visit Us

We'd love to
see you soon.


Our Location

224 Kamehameha Ave
Hilo, HI 96720

Hours

Monday – Friday7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Hours may vary on holidays. Call ahead to confirm.

Located on Kamehameha Avenue, just minutes from downtown Hilo.

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