On our weekend trip to Kauai we tried to explore as much of the island as possible. This of course included an exploration of food. Below is a compilation of where and what we ate over the weekend. So here we go, Kauai breakfast, lunch, dinner and of course treats!
Breakfast
Kalapaki Beach Hut
3474 Rice St
Lihue, HI 96766
This was our first stop after getting off the plane. Not far from the airport in Lihue, Kalapaki Beach Hut offers a great breakfast at a decent price. Seems like everyone had the same idea though. There was a bit of a line but the wait wasn’t too long.
I got the Portuguese Sweet Bread French Toast and it was awesome!
Naupaka Terrace Restaurant
Kauai Beach Resort
Lihue, HI 96766
We ate here out of convenience one morning because we were staying at the resort. I usually tend to stay away from resort dining due to the prices but breakfast here was quite nice and didn’t completely break the bank.
I got the Sweet Potato Skillet and it was great. Paired with a nice local cup of joe and I was good-to-go.
Lunch
Hanalei Taro & Juice Company
5-5070 Kuhio Hwy B
Hanalei, HI 96714
We stopped at this lunch truck on our way up north. We must have hit it at a good time because there wasn’t much of a line. It’s in a prime location close to shopping in Hanalei and offers some great Hawaiian food favorites.
I got the Kalua Pork Tacos. A bit salty but yummy just the same. They were huge so next time I might have opted for just one and maybe try something else as well.
4353 Waialo Rd
Eleele, HI 96705
I know, kinda odd to include here as you wouldn’t just come for lunch. But we did have lunch on our Na Pali Coast tour and it was pretty good! A deli style buffet with meats, cheeses, fresh island bread and all the fixins’. I didn’t happen to take any photos so you’ll just have to trust me 😉
Dinner
Paniolo Santa Maria Style BBQ
4-1345 Kuhio Hwy
Kapaa, HI 96746
We stopped in Kapaa after horseback riding to check out First Saturday, which is an outdoor market type event with food trucks, local artists and music. While wandering around we passed a cool looking BBQ joint. After consulting Yelp, we decided to grab some dinner. I liked the laidback vibe of the place. They had a giant chalkboard menu inside where you place your order and then grab a table. Our food was pretty quick to come out and was decent.
I got the Pineapple Burger while the husband got the more traditional BBQ Combo Plate.
Kauai Pasta Lihue
3-3142 Kuhio Hwy
Lihue, HI 96766
Kauai Pasta is an adorable little Italian place in Lihue. We came here for dinner after our catamaran excursion on the way back to the resort. Our timing was great as the place was just getting going and we were seated and served promptly. We love pasta in our family so I was pretty confident in choosing this place.
I ordered the Pesto Pasta and it was delicious! Everyone else loved what they ordered as well. They have a great Keiki (children) menu as well. That make’s Mama happy!
Treats
The Cafe at Anaina Hou
5-2723 Kuhio Highway
Kilauea, HI 96754
I grabbed a tasty coffee at this little cafe located by the mini golf at Anaina Hou Community Park. We needed a little pick-me-up before our 18 holes and this did the trick. I ended up getting a Honey Buzz Latte which was delish! A not-too-sweet latte with a bit of local honey. Perfect.
Lapperts
5-4280 A Kuhio Hwy
Princeville, HI 96722
After mini golf we stopped at Princeville Shopping Center to seek out a cold treat. We stumbled upon Lappert’s. It was a bit crowded but the staff proved to be efficient ice cream scoopers. I enjoyed mint chocolate chip in a waffle cone, yum!
Ono Ono Shave Ice
4-1292 Kuhio Hwy
Kapaa, HI 96746
Of course we needed to try at least two shave ice shops. Ono Ono’s was smack in the middle of Kapaa’s shopping area. It served up the basics for a good price. Check out the size of this thing!
Jojo’s Shave Ice
9734 Kaumualii Hwy
Waimea, HI 96796
The other shave ice place we checked out was Jojo’s. It had a slightly different take on shave ice from Ono Ono’s as it offered a menu of flavor combos. You could of course create your own mix but I went for a “South Shore” which has pineapple and coconut syrups on macadamia nut ice cream topped with haupia cream. All of their syrups and creams are homemade, you can taste the difference. So good!!
So that sums up breakfast, lunch and dinner from our weekend trip to Kauai. Would you try any of these picks? I can’t wait to go back and try more. Aloha!
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Sage
November 15, 2017 at 7:56 AMThis post is making my tummy growl with jealousy! What fantastic photos and recommendations for my favorite island in Hawaii!
julie@alohalovely.com
November 15, 2017 at 9:33 PMLol! Thanks so much Sage!
Deanna
November 2, 2017 at 6:10 AMThe beach hut was my recommendation for breakfast too. I also enjoyed our buffet on Captain Andy’s charter! I should totally try the pasta place next time I visit. If you happen to go again try Pono Market milkshakes….mmmmyum!.
julie@alohalovely.com
November 2, 2017 at 9:54 AMOooo, thanks for the tip! I love me some milkshakes!
Tania Dawson
October 18, 2017 at 12:47 AMlove the food porn! thanks for sharing this 🙂
julie@alohalovely.com
October 18, 2017 at 6:11 AMThanks Tania!
Alyssa
October 17, 2017 at 12:39 AMYou’re making me CRAVE ice cream from this post! Pinning for later!
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julie@alohalovely.com
October 17, 2017 at 4:25 AMYou’re welcome? Lol. Thanks Alyssa!
Hannah
October 16, 2017 at 9:51 PMWhat a gorgeous post! I’ve never been to hawaii before but it’s on my list and when I do I’ll be sure to check out these lovely places!
Hannah
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julie@alohalovely.com
October 17, 2017 at 4:25 AMMahalo Hannah!
the adventurer
October 13, 2017 at 6:33 PMIt sounds like you went on a food tour of Kauai =o) I love that you tried all these local places =o)
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Lauren
October 13, 2017 at 8:59 AMNever have been but went to Maui last year. Can’t wait to go back! We almost went to Kauai too!
Adaleta
October 11, 2017 at 6:39 AMOH my goodness all that food looks so yummy!!
Rachael Musser
October 10, 2017 at 11:02 AMUmm…ALL of that food looks so good! Although that sweet bread french toast definitely had my mouth watering!!
julie@alohalovely.com
October 10, 2017 at 8:46 PMIt was so delish!
celeste
October 10, 2017 at 10:45 AMThis looks amazing .
I want to do this for a party i host !
Rachel Catherine
October 10, 2017 at 10:45 AMOh my gosh this looks so delicious! I love Hawaii and would love to go back!
Helen Little
October 10, 2017 at 10:16 AMThe shave ice looks so awesome! What a grand foodie tour, so many nice fresh and colourful foods.
julie@alohalovely.com
October 10, 2017 at 8:46 PMThanks Helen!
Jordan | Read. Eat. Repeat.
October 10, 2017 at 10:06 AMFood is the best part of vacation, man! I love trying new foods and vacation is great for that. The french toast sounds amazing!
julie@alohalovely.com
October 10, 2017 at 8:46 PMAgreed! Love eating my way through a new place.
Brittany
October 10, 2017 at 8:29 AMYum! It all looks delicious ? and you can never go wrong with shaved ice!
Caitlin Patton
October 10, 2017 at 4:09 AMThis looks absolutely lovely! Pinning for a future Hawaii trip 🙂
julie@alohalovely.com
October 10, 2017 at 8:45 PMYay! Thanks!!
Jessica
October 10, 2017 at 12:18 AMI have always wanted to visit! It’s definitely one of the next islands I plan to visit when I return to the Hawaiian islands. And you can’t go wrong with shaved ice! xo, jessica
julie@alohalovely.com
October 10, 2017 at 8:45 PMVery true!!
Jenny
October 9, 2017 at 5:20 PMIt all looks so good! Totally want it all haha.
Nicole Banuelos
October 8, 2017 at 7:20 PMKaui is on my bucket list! I wish I would have taken the trip while on Oahu a few years ago!
Kd
October 8, 2017 at 8:04 AMWow this all looks so amazing. I can feel my jeans getting tighter just from looking at these pics.
JeffVanessa Panaligan
October 8, 2017 at 8:03 AMNice pictures! Great article.
Sarah Camille
October 8, 2017 at 5:18 AMLooks like a great trip with lots of great food! I would want to try that BBQ place for sure. 🙂
Rachel
October 8, 2017 at 2:59 AMOh my gosh the breakfast plate reminded me of Cinnamon’s in Kailua, Oahu! I freaking miss their red velvet and guava pancakes!!! And shave Ice!!! Ugh give me some island snow.
Mila Buckley
October 7, 2017 at 7:11 AMOh my goodness! That giant shaved ice looks SO good. I’m trying to plan a trip to HI and your blog posts always give me some good inspiration!
julie@alohalovely.com
October 7, 2017 at 8:43 AMThanks Mila, we love shave ice, guess thats apparent, lol. Aloha!
Elley Mae | Creative Blogger & Pro Photographer
October 6, 2017 at 4:37 PMOH MY GOSH – That french toast is calling my name, I can just hear it!
Talk about a drool-worthy weekend away. Everything looks so bloody delicious!
(I’m jealous if you can’t tell)
Great post!
Elley Mae | http://elleymae.com
julie@alohalovely.com
October 6, 2017 at 8:44 PMThanks Elley! I love exploring with my tastebuds 🙂
Melanie
October 6, 2017 at 9:07 AMOh my goodness! Gimme that shaved ice!! It looks bigger than my head!! Shaved ice is my fave and I have always wanted to try shaved ice in Hawaii!
julie@alohalovely.com
October 6, 2017 at 8:43 PMI can’t get enough of it. It’s the perfect refreshing (and sweet) treat!
Melanie
October 18, 2017 at 5:23 AMI couldn’t agree more! I love them so much we actually had this home sno-cone maker that I had found at Walmart, but it definitely doesn’t compare to the real thing!
julie@alohalovely.com
October 18, 2017 at 6:12 AMRemember the Snoopy SnoCone Maker? I had one in the 80s and noticed they re-released it! But, ya, doesn’t compare 🙂