Chubby's Diner
Kailua-Kona, Kona
All-Day Diner Food Inside the Kona Bowling Alley
Chubby's Diner operates inside the KBXtreme bowling and entertainment center at 75-5591 Palani Road in Kailua-Kona, serving all-day breakfast, burgers, and local dishes; reviewers often mention the oxtail soup, kalbi ribs, and kālua pork. HAWAIʻI Magazine's 2025 readers ranked it fifth for best restaurant, fourth for cheap eats, and fifth for breakfast or brunch on the island.
It's mid-priced rather than a true budget stop: its online menu has listed a mixed plate at $19.99 and chicken katsu at $17.99, with daily specials as low as about $7 (prices may have changed). Hours could not be confirmed, so check its Toast page or call before going. Look for the KBXtreme signage — it isn't easy to find.
Why Roamwise recommends this
A casual, filling Kona meal in an unexpected setting — good for breakfast, burgers, or a family dinner.
Best for: all-day breakfast, oxtail soup, a casual family meal.
Insider tip: confirm hours, and watch for the KBXtreme sign on Palani Road.
- Safety notes:
- Hours not confirmed; menu prices may have changed. Hours may still be reduced after Hurricane Lala (Aug 2026) — confirm before you go.
- Price tier:
- $$
Reviews: Google MapsYelp
Local tips
- •It's inside KBXtreme at 75-5591 Palani Road — look for the signage.
- •Menu prices listed online: mixed plate about $19.99, chicken katsu about $17.99 — confirm.
- •Hours weren't confirmed — check its Toast page or call.
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