Vegetarian Friendly cuisine: the best places to taste it in Kapaa

Owen Turner

Scott Harris

"Get the fish sandwich and some fries, simply..."

Aaron Trostle

"Amazing food and cool little area to..."

Matt Newman

Pono Market

94/100 (1719 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"This place is outstanding if you’re looking for authentic Hawaiian food. It was my fav place on the island and I just thought everything there was..."

Mitch K

"Very traditional Hawaiian food, love the Pork Lau Lau, it’s so tasty and delicious. Definitely will come..."

Jennifer Chen

"Best food we had in all of Kauai. We got the shrimp tempura sushi, teriyaki beef masubi, poke, beef curry, kalua pork and cabbage, and lomi lomi...."

Addy

"I had the Hawaiian plate and loved it! Takeout only, but well organized. Outdoor area to sit on picnic tables was nice and we got lucky and got a..."

Paul Gardner

"Great stop for ice cream, although you'll probably need to get some before lunch since they run out fast. Nothing wrong with desserts first! We got..."

Robert E

"Great Mac salad, expressive but tasty poke. You won't be disappointed grabbing food here. I don't think they serve beer. Get a bit of Hawaiian chilli..."

Bryan Massey (MeZuE)

"Delicious! Simple and delicious with no extras needed. I had the kimchi ahi and it was..."

Pat W

"Best plate lunch on Kauai! Return customer to Pono Market since 2006. Super friendly, family-owned business with delicious Hawaiian options. The..."

Amanda Lee

Nom Kauai

94/100 (2268 ratings)

"Nom is super chill and very good. Almost reminds me of an ATX vibe with the “Keep Brunch Weird” sign hanging inside. They can get busy but it is..."

Jonathan Murata

"This was my favorite food place on the island! We even came back a second time (in a week). Such a fun mix of Southern food with Hawaiian ingredients..."

Annie Sisson

"This was a great find on our vacation. The food was excellent, with hearty southern style cuisine fused with a little Hawaiian flavor. The staff was..."

max dito

"We ate here 3 times, and everyone tried something different each visit. We were very happy with the food, service, and atmosphere. If you're in..."

Travis Reams

"AMAZING breakfast!! The Loco Moco has the best flavor! The waffle in the Wake & Bake, true to its word, tasted like cereal. We sat at the bar and the..."

Erin S.

"If you're wanting a heavy breakfast on kauai, come here! Chicken and waffles are amazing! And I've have some good ones down here in Houston! Drinks..."

Jason Owsley

"Amazing food. Was within walking distance of our apartment. Staff is friendly and helpful to tourists. You really can't go wrong whatever you order...."

Emily Lokker

"Best breakfast on Kauai. Be prepared to wait. They are quick and do a good job of keeping you updated through text and website for waitlist. The..."

Bryan

Hukilau Lanai

92/100 (3393 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"I got married at Hukilau Lanai in April 2022, and everything was just perfect! I communicated with Chantry via email and phone to plan it long..."

Erin Perry

"Located as part of the Kauai Coast Resort, we weren’t staying nearby but made our way over since it blends a perfect combination of delicious food..."

Victor Wang

"We ordered the Tasting Menu. A 5 course meal with wine pairings for $55 per person. It was fantastic! Our waitress, Breanna, was also excellent. She..."

Lynda Morrison

"Epic dinner. Great server, educated us on all the excellent food, and a really cool setting. Three Pepper Martini, Fillet Mignon, Local fish plate..."

CrunchyNomNom

"A must visit if you are in Kauai! The most amazing fresh, local food full of flavor. The Ono Is is the best I’ve ever had but I also love to order..."

Elizabeth Craven

"We sat at the lobby rather than a table because we came two hours early. The fact that we were still able to order and eat was lovely. Everything was..."

Alex Zhu

"Excellent experience. We arrived before they opened and had availability, but I would recommend a reservation. They fill up quickly. Service was..."

Chris Brehm

"Get started right away at five, as the special menu for a five course "Taster Special" meal we were offered was from 5 to 5:45. It's $55 with wine,..."

Bryce Morrison

Scorpacciata Kauai

"Best pizza on the east side of Kauai. They have really unique pre-made pizzas that you can customize. They are sharable but also good size for..."

Tiffany Rupp

"Best Hawaiian pizza I’ve had on Maui or Kauai. This place gets a lot of business, especially call-ahead orders, so be prepared for a little wait as..."

Ryan Pena

"This place was nice. The pizza was good and the service was kind and fast. You can order to go, or you can eat at the place. There are some tables..."

Giselle Santamaria

"Visiting Kapaa with my family, and we had a wonderful night here. The pizza was delicious, especially the cheese! The ambience in the outdoor dining..."

Jane McNulty

"We ate here twice and really enjoyed having a vegan option pizza! Thank you for accommodating different dietary needs. The pizza is superb and also..."

Jane Lee

"The best VEGAN pizza on the island! Loved the flavors. The guys were super nice and they gave us some hiking recommendations. Don’t forget to get..."

Aakansha Maheshwari

"AMAZING PIZZA!!!!!! After getting one box we wanted to go back for another. Very simple menu, easy to navigate. It was not crowded when we went..."

Grishma Patel

"Excellent food truck in Kapaa'a serving fresh ingredients on a fabulously crispy, chewy crust. We ordered takeout from here on two different nights..."

Jennifer Evans Cario

Caffe Coco

91/100 (1168 ratings)

"We came here more than five times during our visit to Kauai. Everything we’ve had here is amazing! Customer service is excellent too. We loved the..."

Jane Lee

"The food was delicious! The Jalapeno cheddar bites were out of this world. Just thinking about them gets me salivating. The place has ample parking..."

siddharth shah

"Quirky little joint off the road with tons of wild chickens, they have fun little pray bottles to shop them away! Haha Everything is vegan and quite..."

Ellis Ott

"Wonderful fresh vegan food here. The dining area couldn’t be more welcoming and adorable. Staff was so helpful and friendly! The food was really..."

Clifford King

"Russell’s was the best food we had on the island. We loved it so much we ate there three times during our trip and it was always fantastic. The..."

Scott Ausdemore

"This healthy little spot is a breath of fresh air on the islands. Every dish we got was delicious. It was light, but so so filling. Their chickpea..."

Hailey C

"This place is a heaven for vegans and vegetarians. There is just no compromise with the taste and its super good. Breakfast ( the pancakes !!) is..."

N N

"Best vegan food! I tried to eat everything on the menu. The burgers are amazing, the flaky cheesy sandwich is incredible, the staff is wonderful and..."

Amy King

Paniolo Santa Maria Style Bbq

Wheelchair Accessible

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

Kenji Burger

"Very satisfying! Wow! If you have a craving for sushi, this will satisfy it, I also recommend the Mushroom burger. Friendly chick's ask for food,..."

JJ Jaime

"We went for the burgers but fell in love with the sushi burritos! Fun, casual spot to grab lunch or dinner that won’t break your wallet. The..."

Emily Wojtczak

"This is BY FAR the best burger I've ever eaten in my life!! We loved it so much that we went there everyday during our trip!! 10/10 for sure!! The..."

Sharon Ho

"We stopped by and tried the Kenji burger and furikake fries. Both were great! The burger was cooked just right, and the furikake were an interesting..."

Gregory Tada

"This was one of the best burgers I have had! There were all sorts of flavor combinations I enjoyed! If you are I Kauai and love a good burger this is..."

Cristina Castro

"I would have taken more pictures of food, but it was soo good and we were hungry all i got was a picture of the chickens walking around. Lady at the..."

Neil Bailey

"Burgers were good and authentically Hawaiian. Great local burger place, but parking is scarce so be prepared to park elsewhere. I really liked the..."

Scott Dowler

"Their Kenji burger is DELICIOUS. Their meat was cooked to perfection and all the sauces came together beautifully. It's just like a loco moco except..."

Ava Wu

Smith Family Garden Luau

Wheelchair Accessible

"This was an amazing place to visit and do a luau. The grounds are amazing and if you can get there early and schedule for a walk-through through the..."

Don Sanford

"The Smith Family Luau is AMAZING! The Garden is absolutely beautiful and the family is so friendly and hosted a fantastic night!! The best thing we..."

Rebecca Plante

"My family and I had three Luaus so far and this one is by far the absolute best. The food is delicious and the garden is gorgeous. Everyone at the..."

Sue Lee

"An amazing and fun experience for couples or families. Great entertainment, loads of good food, open bar (select alcoholic drinks, sodas, punch). ..."

Eric Townsend (Fr. Mark)

"Beautiful gardens with a huge variety of plants for your viewing pleasure. Take the tram or just walk, both are great choices. Just don't forget to..."

Amy Huston

"Really well done! Entire evening was so smoothly orchestrated and fun! We took our teenage kids who are tough to please and even they enjoyed the..."

Travis Tripp

"A delight!! Their show is full of talented dancers (and the fire dance was insanely good) and the history, stories, and cultural highlights they..."

Miranda Johnson

"Really great Luau show! The birds, plants and everything was gorgeous for photo ops. Food quality not our favorite. We realized we don't like kaluha..."

Nikki Ruiz

Tiki Tacos

90/100 (2695 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Really delicious tacos. The folks cooking here clearly take tremendous pride in their food. I was impressed by the homemade tortilla, really..."

Ernest Kyed

"Great Hawaiian twist on the old taco stand. For starters, these tacos are huge, enough that one could work as a meal. Better to grab a fork and eat..."

Jason B

"On the island for my partner's bday, so we decided to compare tacos from different eateries. Tiki Tacos was the hands down winner for their..."

Ibrahim D'Alkebulan

"This place was delicious! I had two chicken tacos, one spicy and one extra spicy, and both were great, though I should warn you - the tacos are..."

Luke Longley-Preston

"The tortillas were a little dry and seemed undercooked, but we are used to a different flavor of tortillas. Toppings were great, and the staff was..."

Adrianna Elzinga

"Wish I caught his name, but the gentleman at the counter was super kind, patient, and accommodating. The food was fantastic and the portions were..."

Mike Hynes

Jo2 Natural Cuisine

90/100 (2204 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Free off-street parking

Highchairs Available

Full Bar

Accepts Credit Cards

Non-smoking restaurants

Accepts American Express

"My family and I had an amazing culinary experience here. We chose about 8 plates from the small plates and vegetables menus to share amongst four of..."

Catherine Laun

"The restaurant was very busy when we arrived. The hostess was super kind, and offered to seat us at the bar which ended up being perfect. We had the..."

G B

Lindee Pickett

"A real gem. Interesting and tasty fusion dishes, fast and friendly service, an elegant and understated setting, and exceptional value. We got the..."

Evan Willford

"The quality to price ratio of this place can not be beaten. I come here on every visit to Kauai and never disappointed. They have a three course menu..."

Ruben RM

"Excellent Asian fusion cuisine. Don't over order as portions are generous. We had a mix of small plates and a large one. All were delicious. ..."

Conrad Paz

"Top 2 meals on Kauai! Food was fantastic. We wanted almost everything on the menu. We ended up getting scallop raviolis, tempura green beans (local..."

Rachel Madding

"There isn't anything I can say about JO2 that hasn't been said by other comments. It's fantastic. The staff was amazing, very accommodating and..."

Mark Hassman

Tropical Dreams

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

Late Night

Cheap Eats

"Great flavors of ice cream 🍦🍨and easy location. Maybe I am biased but i like ice cream over shave ice and this place is easy to get to and has..."

Neil Bailey

"The customer service was great and quick. I tried a swirl of their dole whip, it was delicious. Unfortunately, they only had two flavors, pineapple..."

Narrae Nelson

"Family owned and operated and Delicious!! The ice cream is super creamy with lots of creative flavors. Highly..."

Jen Kendrick

"Sparkling clean, bright, large variety of flavors! Big scoops, great prices. Some of the friendliest staff I have ever encountered. My favorite ice..."

Crossroads Christian Fellowship

"Mkay that coconut lime cheesecake is KILLER!!! Love love love!!! Little bit on the pricey side for ice cream but definitely good stuff that is..."

Bree Staheli Dowdy

"Some of the best cream on the island. If you’re in the area I would make a point of stopping by. Don’t let the fact that it’s in a strip mall..."

Tim Bade

"Loved that they had Vegan Chocolate ice cream! I don’t like sorbet that much and this was the only ice cream shop we could find that had delicious..."

Talee & Trina Travels

Wailua Shave Ice - Kauai

Wheelchair Accessible

Free off-street parking

"Lava flow was excellent! It was our first time trying the famous Kauai shaved ice and we really enjoyed it. Exceeded our expectations to be honest...."

Sarah K

"I didn't get the opportunity to have any shave ice for myself but my group got some. I'm the lone little sheep, without any cold delight. All alone..."

Dylan Assman

"The best shaved ice I've ever had!! Some shaved ice is really "icey" in texture but this is the softest shaved ice I've ever had. The size of the..."

Wendy La

"Loved this place. Probably one of the best shaved ice-creams at Kauai. The staff is good, pretty prompt and most important the choice and the flavors..."

N N

"Best Shave Ice on the island! We have tried them all, and this tops the show. Advised to visit here by ‘Brice’ and it was worth it. Most Shave..."

Zac Thompson

"This place really blew me away. To begin with service is excellent. This place definitely has more of a mainland feel rather than the typical shave..."

Mark Dubei

"Not your mainland shave ice. This is so much better, polar cones and other shave ice is often mostly chunky unfun ice with pumped on colors of..."

Neil Bailey

The Local Kauai

"There are 5 star reviews, but this one is for a really exceptional place. Best food we've had in Kauai for sure and Hawaii in general possibly. The..."

Philip Dawsey

"This is a wonderful place! The bar area smelled of fresh ginger which was being juiced. The Happy Hour menu is not large; but, is very well..."

Guenever Aldrich

"Food and drinks were amazing! We had the empanadas and the falafel, and definitely recommend both. Our bartender was very friendly and welcoming,..."

Eric Allan

"We ordered the empanadas, they were tasty. Drinks are great because they are not too sweet. The service was great, food was great but it’s a bit..."

Susan Cheng Scharlach

"We went here for a night of dinner and drinks and it was so great! For 3 drinks and 2 margherita pizzas the bill ended up being over $100, but..."

Drea Waldron

"Locally sourced ingredients are the name of the game at this establishment that draws locals and visitors alike. The drink menu provides for fresh..."

Jason Woodrum

"Delicious, local and great staff. I had the Tuna belly fish and chips and the local Mai Tai. Fish was fried to perfection and the Mai Tai was..."

Christopher

"Nice simple restaurant. Had Ahí, pork belly, and a salad. The pork belly was scrumptious. The ahi with local green bean was delicious as well...."

Kenard Puchalski

Korean Bar-b-q

"We have 4 Korean restaurants on the island, they're all good. This place has the best meat jun and fish katsu, the chicken katsu is also really..."

Diedrick Griep

"This place is spectacular. The waiter lady is very friendly and nice. The food is insanely delicious, heavenly Korean food. And the prices are very..."

Ksenia Palke

"Very tasty. Excellent grilled meats. Family style is great. Fusion plate lunch sides. We had chicken, beef kalbi, chicken Katsu, shrimp tempura and a..."

Ben Van Raalte

"Bibimbap ($12 w/seaweed soup) was so delicious!!! Combination (both BBQ chicken and beef) was also tasty, tender...excellent. Staffs are friendly..."

Paradise Walker

"This place has authentic Korean food (the only authentic place in Kauai as a matter of fact), the taste I remember growing up in Seoul. I am really..."

S Lim

"I hadn't had kalbi since arriving in HAwaii a few days ago! Today was the day to change that! The windows are tinted so it's really hard to see..."

Fariah Amber

"Came here for dinner and had the Tempura shrimp and short ribs. The short ribs were cooked medium rare which was nice. The tempura shrimp batter was..."

Jeffrey Joseph

Happy Taco - El Taco Feliz

Wheelchair Accessible

9th Island Sports Bar & Grill

Ono Family Restaurant And Shave Ice

86/100 (1535 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Waipouli Delicatessen & Restaurant

86/100 (1005 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Been here for breakfast and lunch many times. Good food, complex menu, best to look it over online before going in. If you are a visitor, this is..."

Stephen Northcutt

"Very local, friendly and a huge menu. Large pictures on the wall help you choose. Old school and authentic family owned spot in a strip mall near..."

Valerie Paxton

"We ordered a curry chicken, wanton soup (don’t remember what’s their name on the menu lol) and a home made ube vanilla ice cream. Huge portion..."

jiahang li

"Very homey, food came out pretty quickly and was really filling, large portions for a great..."

Megan Williams

"The food was delicious, it was super fresh and very homemade! The service was very fast and all the employees were nice! Would definitely visit..."

Macy Radziul

"What a delightfully delicious surprise! My husband and I were just walking around the town on our first morning and happened upon this quaint place...."

Janine Rose

"Adobo pork, chicken katsu, and the loco moco were all really delicious but our food was not very warm at all. The adobo pork was actually a bit too..."

Addy

"Went here on the recommendation of a friend and was not disappointed. Super tasty! We'll be back on our next..."

Donavan Hoepcke

Oasis On The Beach

86/100 (3279 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

"Came here for dinner around sunset and had a lovely experience. The whole restaurant is open-air, and you have a wonderful view of the ocean wherever..."

Abbey Thomas

"Loved the ambience of this restaurant. The staff were super friendly as well. All their ingredients are sourced locally and they have their own..."

Rashmi J

"Always a great meal here! Been many times over the years. The fresh catch is always a good choice. The short ribs are fantastic. Can't miss the..."

Doug Makishima

"Had a wonderful evening celebrating my birthday last evening. We were a bit early for our 6:15 OpenTable reservation, but were seated anyway. The..."

Kevin Hoover

"We are foodies and love the farm to table concept, so naturally Oasis was right up our alley! The service was great, beautiful views, good cocktails,..."

Kristel Coronado

"Awesome little bar and restaurant overlooking the beach. Food is amazing! Great live music most days. Just had the grilled ahi in lobster sauce..."

Cathy Quick

"I can't say enough good things about this restaurant. I mean, you are right in front of the ocean which is fabulous. Drinks are incredible - I had..."

Emily Holt

"We had an incredible dinner here. Henry was our server and I highly suggest asking for hin because he is a Rockstar! He will give you all the ins and..."

Aprill Mersadies

Sleeping Giant Grill

86/100 (1458 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

"Wow! We had several people tell us that this was good food, but we had no idea. This was probably the best thing we tasted on this vacation to the..."

Brian Zimmerman

"Great spot for good food. Staff was nice and helpful, not a lot of seating outside though. Will be back to try more of the menu as I had trouble..."

Way Cheng

"We stopped in here after the place we were heading to was closed, and I am so glad we did! We were greeted warmly, all our questions were answered by..."

Lisa Marmur

"This was the most highly recommended place by our trusted guide Mason (Kauai Backcountry), and we were so glad we tried it! The ahi burrito with hot..."

Amanda Souders

"This place has amazing food! Best Tempe burrito I have ever had. My husband had the chicken, and loved it. Not a lot of seating, but go there and get..."

regina gaglione

"OMG!! This place was recommended by our kayak tour guide and it…….. was……. amazing!! I had the Ahi burrito The lady asked me how I wanted..."

Keven Skiles

"Awesome food! I got the fish tacos and my best friend got the mochi ono burrito. We both agree it was delicious. Way better than other places nearby...."

RieNamkrow

"No fuss place with fresh food and great hot sauce. We got the Tofu Mexi Bowl and Ono Fish Tacos. Would get..."

Courtney Sabo

Kauai Family Cafe

Wheelchair Accessible

"We got the tortang talong (eggplant omelet). It had peppers, onions, and green onions in it. It had good flavor, but I wish it had less of the..."

Erin S.

"Great little restaurant, portions were the perfect size and the price was very reasonable. On the morning we went, the cook didn’t show up so a..."

Amanda

"Good quality breakfast. I recommend the Spanish sausage and garlic rice. Really liked the hash brown and iced coffee here too. The pancakes were a..."

Jeffrey Joseph

"What a lovely place! The staff recognized all of the regulars and came out to say hello! We got some delicious and plentiful plates for breakfast......"

Linda Siu

"Sooo good! Choice of spam, bacon or Portuguese sausage, I chose spam. Waffle was delicious with their coconut syrup. Fruit was so fresh and sweet...."

Fiona Choi

Passion Bakery Cafe

Wheelchair Accessible

"This place was delicious! We ordered a Chorizo sandwich and an açaí bowl and both were fantastic. Looking forward to having this mango hand pie for..."

Becky Chan

"I can't say anything but amazing. They have outdoor seating which is always nice and refreshing to me. I got the ham and cheese eggwich and it was..."

Aldo Bañuelos

"Got to the bakery by 9:30 on a Tuesday. Already a substantial lineup with off and on rain showers that didn't deter anyone from waiting outdoors. You..."

Tony Chan

"My favorite bakery out of the several that I have visited. Malasadas are the best on the island I think, just be prepared for a little wait. The..."

Ryan Pena

"A wonderful bakery that is perfect for a nice outdoor breakfast. The malasadas are amazing, as are the breakfast sandwiches. The staff is friendly,..."

Evan Willford

"Wow what a treat! I’m glad we were close and it was open. Hands down the best malasadas I’ve ever tasted. And that’s not they have great..."

Aisha Choudhry

Papaya's Natural Foods & The Kitchen At Papaya's

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