Verna's Drive In

1765 Kamehameha Ave, Hilo
(808) 935-2776

Recent Reviews

Ernest Eiland

Hou My People???? dis place get dah mean kine grindz that make you go , " a shet, its ovah when you see dah Katsu Chicken Plate Bok Bahhaaaaaok!!!??? I recommend this place to all my people on dah Big Island of Hawaii?and Mainlanders???????Maikai'i Aunties that Malama? here serving all dayzz??

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Peter Subianto

When Google said as busy as it gets. Long line.. From ordering till receiving food about 15 minutes. But worth the wait. Price is higher than advertised. I attached price as of

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Bobby E.

Great local food want to go back for the burgers which looked amazing had buyers regret as soon as I saw some one with a burger but overall great local plates

Hiilani K.

Great Food - Just thankful They are still open for business!!! Mana burger is my favorite - Love their home made hamburgers Burger is bigger then the bun But you can tell it's home made

Chris Ross

Great

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jason Luckhardt

Fantastic authentic food.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken Katsu

John Edwards

I absolutely love this place. I stayed in Hilo for a few days and ate here each day of my visit. Their mushroom swiss burger is SO GOOD! Not only are they cheap, but they're delicious too. I honestly can't say enough great things about this place.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Burger

Jonelle J.

Despite it being close to closing 8pm, they were very nice and it looked like they were short handed. Great customer service. I apologized for being so late and they said it was okay. An the food was so good. Totally recommend been coming here for the last 11yrs won't be disappointed.

ted methvin jr

Had shrimp burgers chili gravy fries. So dang good.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Burger, Chicken Katsu

Andrew T.

My traditional favorite "roast pork plate, fries instead of rice, sloppy (gravy all over, including on the Mac salad)" is still a reliable indulgence despite the recent price increases. "Katsu Dip" was two big perfectly cooked pieces of sliced chicken katsu soaked in a yummy sauce. Current staff is winning. Counter staff is wayyyy more friendly than before, and kitchen staff seems to be doing a great job as well. French fries are almost always slightly undercooked though. I don't like the burgers; they just taste "off" for some reason. Picnic table/cinder block seating area is clean and airy but serves prison vibes. Take your plates and go eat by the ocean in Keaukaha or Banyan Drive right behind Verna's.

greg a

The Chicken Katsu that I ordered was ok. The katsu had a thick layer of breading and the katsu sauce was a bit sweet. The service was quick and people at the check out were very nice. I recommend calling-in your order during the busy lunch and dinner hours.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 5

Dan

Four stars are about right. The restaurant is dated, as is most of the places in the area. Staff was friendly. There are a few picnic tables around the side that are clean-ish.We got the Chicken Katsu, the Smoke Meat w/onions, and a cheeseburger deluxe. The Katsu was amazing. Great taste and nice crunch. The Smoke Meat was smoked pork belly. Lots of smokey taste. I like pork belly, but some people might not enjoy the fat in pork belly.The rice was average, and the mac-n-cheese was as good as most places. They forgot the "deluxe" part of the cheeseburger, so we needed to go back and have it fixed.I don't think I'd crave it again when we come back, but I wouldn't turn it down if that's where everyone wanted to go.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Chicken Katsu

Garrett Rogers

Bomb Korean

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Katarina F.

Fast yummy and great prices! Best place to stop when you arrive on Big Island! The plates were huge and yummy!

Leighana Coe

If they had onion rings they'd be

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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