This 7-Eleven is a convenient neighborhood store in Keaau, serving as a perfect pit stop for gas, snacks, and food before visiting Volcanoes National Park. It is noted for having better quality food than typical locations, with fresh musubis, sandwiches, fruit, and cheap items like a chicken-rice dish and curry chicken bun available at all hours, even late at night. The store offers good deals on drinks and combos. However, some customers suggest improvements, such as opening a second cash register during busy times to shorten wait times and better managing inventory for items like coffee stirrers and plain roast coffee, as they currently emphasize many flavored options. The staff, particularly the night and early morning crew, are frequently praised for their Aloha spirit.
They had a lot of food in the front of the store, perfect for a lunch or dinner. If you've ever been to Japan, the 7-Eleven is very similar. The only negatives were there were several homeless outside. The cashiers seem like they were angry and not happy to be there.
October 2024
Really friendly staff that remembers you upon first visit! Great selection of bento boxes, rolls and manapua/bao that only exist in Hawaii. Location is great for those going to major attractions north, east or west.
September 2024
perfect pit stop for gas and snacks for volcanoes national park. the fresh musubis, sandwiches, and fruit were all much better quality than i’m used to from 7-11.
