Vegetarian Friendly: THE Best 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

Tacos Al Pastor

"It was great food and great, friendly service. We had the chips and salsa along with the Mahi Mahi tacos and then the Al Pastor, steak, chicken tacos..."

Gary Bowman

"Awesome fish tacos. The service was great I recommend these tacos to everyone that comes to the..."

Juan Torrez

"Wondering where to go for a bite. Look no further than Al Pastor Tacos. What a treat! The tacos separately are filling if you want a quick snack. The..."

Deserie Lisondra

"Really friendly, the tacos were SO good, I can see why everyone was telling us to try this place. We had the chicken tacos and the pork. Really..."

Carly McGinn

"I pass by this food truck on my way home from work and there is always a crowd, now I know why. The food is ono. I had the steak and mushroom..."

Diedrick Griep

"Sooo worth 29$. My Dad& I stopped here on our way home. They ran out of beans& most of the choices so they substituted with 2 sides of rice. I had..."

Lindsey Jolliff

"The food here is incredible!! I Love their fresh fish quesadilla. Faun and her family are so awesome, friendly and loving! My daughter is a fan of..."

Kalani Long

Small Town Coffee

"Stopped by on the way back from the beach for an afternoon coffee. We’d driven by so many times we figured we needed to stop at the cute coffee..."

Emily Elkins

"Nice little coffee stand. Good coffee. A few vegan muffins and some quiche plus hand pies when they have them (usually after 10am for the pies)...."

Ron Williams

"Cute Local hangout and nostalgic for coffee and specialty drinks. They also have a small choice of breakfast items. Great to stay away from the..."

Gloria List

"A must stop if you are in the area. The standard coffee fair but some super interesting additions as well. There was a turmeric latte-esk drink that..."

Rae Y.

"Hot damn! Great coffee. One of the best cappuccinos ever. Mocha was..."

L Jacobsen

"We hit up a number of coffee shops in Kauai and this was the one we kept taking about and judging the others against. So good!! We got the coconut..."

Angela W.

"Best coffee on the island! Tons of options and the bakery selection was delicious! A must visit when you come to the..."

Christopher Meade

"The man that made my coconut latte you are God sent. Best cup of Joe I’ve ever had in my LIFE! So much love you could taste it. My coffee lovers..."

Melanierose Haag

Hukilau Lanai

92/100 (4185 ratings)

"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

Happy Taco - El Taco Feliz

Passion Bakery Cafe

"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

Nom Kauai

92/100 (1824 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

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

"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

Street Burger

91/100 (1072 ratings)

"This place was pretty good. My only critique was the food. I ordered a mushroom swiss burger. The patty, cheese and mushrooms were all great and..."

Brian Clausen

"Delicious food and excellent service. We really enjoyed the special Octoberfest burger, but everything we ate was delicious and fresh. The BLT salad..."

Rebekah Huggins

"All I can say is wow this place is amazing!!! They cook your burger perfectly to the temperature you specify and the staff gave excellent..."

cfrank925

"One of my favorite burgers ever. Top 10 for sure. Great beer menu mostly Hawaiian and PNW breweries. Lots of IPA selection. I had the street burger...."

Kolby Day

"First time dining at Street Burger in Kapa’a Kauai and it was delish! Between their beer selection, burgers and desserts, this is a place we would..."

Dean B

"The food was good, the portions were large. The dessert was actually almost too rich for me to finish, but maybe that was because of the burger and..."

Nathan Hickle

"So my wife loves burgers and asked if we can try this places out. (Keep in mind I can pass on burgers any day) This place has changed my mind..."

David R

"Absolutely delicious! We were a bit hesitant to try during our vacation as you can get burgers anywhere- but this was worth the stop. So good!..."

elizabeth gober

Java Kai

"Incredible find for healthy breakfast on the go! Loved the surfer girl and cinnamon roll. Fast service but also can order ahead on their mobile app..."

Courtnie Clemens

"Java Kai is a must whenever we visit Kauai 🌺…..this coffee shop is the BEST on the island!! Love the vibe & the food is BOMB 💥!!! The..."

J. Jade

"We popped in here for breakfast one morning. Great choices and delicious coffee. They had some outdoor seating as well. Gets busy as morning goes on,..."

Kristel Coronado

"Best breakfast place on the island! Love the Açaí bowl. The ham and egg sandwich is also great! Would definitely go again while here at..."

jiahang li

"I would go back for the macadamia nut coffee. Cute spot with lots of good options on the menu. There was always a line and wait so we ordered online..."

Christina “N” Tui

"This place is ADORABLE! I forgot to take more photos and I’m kicking myself for it. But we tried the banana bread, a coconut breakfast bar,..."

Ellis Ott

"They had a really good spicy chai that you could get hot or cold. They also have a lot of great breakfast options like granola and yogurt as well as..."

Lis Malmgren

"Great spot for breakfast, really popular, If you go early you wont have to stay on line.Really hard to find a table and sit in the mornings..."

Megan Heqimi

Kenji Burger

91/100 (1108 ratings)

"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

Eat Healthy

"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

Smith Family Garden Luau

"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

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

Tiki Tacos

90/100 (1054 ratings)

"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

Paco's Tacos

"Fantastic Mexican in Kauai! Servers were busy but did an awesome job! The mai tai's were great! Started with the chips and salsa, and the salsa is..."

Jeffrey Tobin

"Paco's Tacos is a must-visit gem in Hawaii. The taco stand is located in a beautiful setting, and the tacos are some of the most delicious on the..."

Honest Company

"We went to the new location for the first time today at lunch time. Place was packed, but we only had to wait 4 or 5 minutes till they took our..."

Stephen Northcutt

"Best fish tacos I’ve had to this point in my life. Chips and salsa are fantastic as well and I’ve always heard that chips and salsa tell the..."

shane Chapman

"My favorite place to eat in Kapaa , great service delicious food & drinks . I almost always get the Bloody Mary , shrimp cocktail & 3 carnitas tacos..."

krl P

"Stopped at Paco's Tacos while visiting the island with 6 kids. We have one child that is extremely picky and difficult when we eat out. The host,..."

Nathan Havens

"Went on a Friday night and they were pretty busy, lots of take outs, so our food took a while to come out. Our food was really..."

Diedrick Griep

"I'm Mexican from San Diego and I was very impressed with their Ceviche, Al pastor tacos and carnitas. Very good and highly..."

Marco Gudino

Lava Lava Beach Club

90/100 (2827 ratings)

"Amazing location on the beach, great food/drinks, great staff. Have been to the Big Island location many times so visiting here for several meals was..."

Stan Levenger

"Absolutely loved eating here. I stayed at Kauai Shores, the Lava Lava Beach Club is inside. Their breakfast is amazing! Great food with over easy..."

Meighan Brodkey

"Decent food. Tasty drinks. Located right next to the beach. Outdoor seating on the sand and indoor seating also. Many chickens running around. Live..."

Kerry B

"Full disclaimer: I just had the cheesecake for take-out. The cheesecake was nicely „presented“ including a decorative flower (not in..."

Gabriel Hutschneker

"Stayed at the Waipouli Beach Resort down the road, and we keep coming back to Lava Lava for the island cocktails that just resonate "vacation". The..."

Carrie Vail

"Awesome spot located right in the beach. There was only a short wait to get a table of 4 as it’s first in first served, no booking. Make sure you..."

Mark Hayman

Jo2 Natural Cuisine

90/100 (1890 ratings)

"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

Monicos Taqueria

90/100 (1578 ratings)

"The place is pricey, but the quality of the food was some of the best Mexican we've had. The homemade taquitos are excellent and the fajitas are..."

Jennifer

"This place has Great service. They have a nice outdoor seating area which is my favorite at sunset with excellent fajitas and a great margarita or..."

Rebecca Beavers

"Very delicious Mexican restaurant! We started with the chips and salsa, which had 3 different types of salsa and varying spiciness levels. The..."

Ian Petersen

"Absolutely loved this restaurant! Food was excellent staff was friendly and accommodating. They were extra busy but still managed to get us food and..."

CrunchyNomNom

"Best Mexican food we have had in Kauai. The quality of the meats, salsas, and flavors were outstanding. Jaylana, our server, was kind and attentive...."

Jill M.

"Monico's has been great since it opened in a small food truck on the side of the road. For quality, authentic Mexican food it can't be beat. Hands..."

Victor Sanchez

"Few places compare to this caliver of Mexican food, far from the competition,here you pay more but you can taste the quality, plus is never a hit or..."

José Ugai

Tropical Dreams

"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

Waipouli Deli And Restaurant

"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..."

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