Deli & Bread is da bomb!!! The Tunacado is my all time fave along with the Clam Chowder. We live on O'ahu now, but whenever we are on Kaua'i, this is a must! If you are a carbo-holic (like I am) take home a loaf of their fresh baked bread. It is amazing! read more

recommend this place for order-ahead great sandwiches! Sandwiches were ~$11 including my husbands Lobster Roll and my made to order vegetarian sandwich. We grabbed sandwiches to take to the airport for our flight (there is no food at Lihue!). Affordable yummy lunch spot! read more

I absolutely love the food here. My go to is the blt sandwich and the Boston clam chowder bowl.

My sandwich was delicious. All the ingredients inside were very fresh. I liked how soft the bread was and it also had a good taste to it. The lines were long when I went, but it was definitely worth the wait. read more

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The food was great, but the service left a lot to be desired. We were in a time crunch and it took at least 20 minutes for one sandwich.

This is probably my favorite sandwich spot to eat on Kauai! Voted Best of Kauai since 2003, they do not disappoint! It's conveniently located 7 minutes from the airport in Kukui Grove Shopping Plaza. The bread is freshly made! You can even order loaves of bread to take home, and they will box it up for you so it's airplane ready. The popular sandwich is their lobster roll! We ordered it with the Boston style clam chowder (they have special soups of the day, but the clam chowder is available everyday). Definitely a spot you want to check out! read more

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Everything here was awesome! Wife had blt I had Hawaiian philly steak and some of there clam chowder (some of the best I've had anywhere ) highly recommend stopping by! read more

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Two words: Lobsta' Roll! If you like loster, butter and cheese, you will love their Lobsta' Roll. It's warm with a good amount of lobster chunks and some mushrooms on a buttered roll with ooey gooey cheese that stretched out with almost every bite I took. My mouth is watering just thinking about it. I can't tell you about the other sandwiches because I didn't have nor do I desire anything else they serve after having the Lobsta' Roll. This little restaurant is located in the Kukui Grove Center, in the corner right next to Macy's. They have a good amount of tables and the customer service was good. I wouldn't call it fast food because I didn't have to wait a while for my food but it was worth the wait. They have a nice variety of sandwiches on their menu and also sell donuts from Daylight Donuts. The next time I visit Kauai, I will definitely make a stop at the Deli & Bread Connection to get my Lobsta' Roll fix! read more

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On our trips to Kauai, we always seem to stop at the Kukui Grove Center and dine at the popular Deli and Bread Connection restaurant. The sandwiches and soup here are pretty good, but not necessarily worth the madness and long wait. This past visit last month we ordered two sandwiches then sat down for approximately a half an hour watching everyone who ordered both before (understandable) and AFTER (not acceptable) all receive their meals. There was actually a point where there was a slight lull in the restaurant, so my husband decided to walk over and question if we had missed our order being called out. The cashier mumbled something to one of the workers then said that they were making my BLT sandwich fresh because they ran out of bacon and had to run to the store for more. Okay... I don't know why they didn't tell us this while we were placing our order or once they found out because I would have easily changed my order to another sandwich rather than having to wait over thirty-five to forty minutes for it. Our sandwiches were pretty tasty, but my husband said his seemed cold because it was probably made earlier waiting for the guy to come back from the store with the bacon. I'm not sure that this restaurant is worth all the hype (or the wait). read more

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Deli & Bread Connection is a loved sandwich shop by locals and tourist alike. They have a variety of warm and cold deli sandwiches, soup in a cup or bread bowl, sides to round out your meal, and fresh bread to take home. For cold sandwiches the T.O.P.S.S. sandwich is fresh and tasty with turkey and a vinegary tang from the veggies; the Chicado features house made chicken salad with avocado, veggies, and cheese; or the classic BLT. For a warm sandwich, I've tried the Lobsta Roll, which is not a typical lobster roll. The bread is heavy, the lobster salad tastes like the ocean, and it's toasted off with sautéed mushrooms and melted cheese--very hearty and filling. To accompany the sandwiches, they have soups, cookies, chips, and potato salad. The bread makes the Chowder Bread Bowl, the fresh sourdough is addictive, the chowder itself is medium bodied and has clams and dill. The Potato Salad is Slavic-style with pickles, carrots and peas. For a sweet ending, they have fresh cake and yeast donuts from Daylight Donuts (same owners). The Maple, Blueberry, and Chocolate are yummy, though the texture of the donuts is on the heavier side. Deli & Bread Connection elevates the humble lunch sandwich and puts it back in the spotlight. Make sure to call in a take out during peak hours to avoid a long wait and enjoy! read more

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I was born and raised on Kauai, moved off island for 23yrs only returning for summer vacations. I've been going to Deli & Bread Connection ever since they opened, never had a problem up and until now. Who in the world would take 1hr to make 3 sandwiches, and be proud to say the wait time is 45min...??!! It's even not that great nothing to write home about! I've actually had better sandwiches at iHop, Denny's, etc..If the wait is that long, maybe it would be just common courtesy to inform your customers, the patrons, of the wait time before letting them order. The problem is there were multiple people coming after I ordered that were getting their orders. Their excuse was that it was call-in orders, liars, I spoke to some of the people that ordered after us and their order wasn't called in, so another disappointment! Obviously transparency is not this business' finer attributes...and the biggest disappointment was that my friend, that I was treating for lunch, knows the brother of the owner of the establishment, who was working at the time. Hey Kevin, I've checked the reviews on Yelp, you should take notice. Of the complaints because the complaints are legitimate! When you have 2 guys, 2 gals, you, the manager, and possibly more at the back, there shouldn't be a problem making a damn sandwich! I don't even consider your sandwiches "gourmet" sandwiches. I spent close to $50.00 this day! Useless workers, if they spend less time talking and more on the business end, maybe your operation would run smoother! Aloha to you people checking Yelp...STEER CLEAR IF 45min IS TOO LONG OF A WAIT FOR A FREAK'N SANDWICH!!! read more

They are busy so call it in! Bread bowl chowder and lobsta roll are the best! They are always consistent with good service and good food.

One of the benefits about traveling for work is the opportunity to try different places to eat. While on Kaua'i, we stumbled upon Deli & Bread Connection. Since we had to take our lunch to go, this was the perfect choice. I tried the Lobsta' Roll and I definitely did not regret cheating on my diet for that sandwich! It was packed with lobster, chunks of mushrooms, and cheese, all squeezed between 2 buttery, toasty rolls. If you're expecting a lobster roll like the type you'd get in San Francisco or Seattle, this probably wouldn't be for you BUT I think this beats those! Not only were all the sandwiches tasty, but also HUGE. I ate half and saved the other half for later! I was definitely savoring the flavor! The employees were really nice, but for a warning yoh may have to wait a while for your food. We got our order in about 15 to 20 minutes which I was fine with waiting for since the food was good! read more

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My husband said his sandwich was okay but he didn't like the french roll, because it was flavorless and too soft. My chef salad was delicious, including very flavorful deli meats, but they only had Italian dressing available the day we were there, so I'd like to try the papaya seed next time. The salad was gigantic, enough for 2 meals. They had a nice selection of refrigerated drinks. The wait was REALLY long, and several people who came in after us received their food before we did. It made us a bit unhappy, because we didn't relish sitting inside waiting that long during the pandemic. There was outdoor seating nearby (not specific to Deli & Bread Connection, but just part of the Kukui Grover shopping center), with umbrellas to protect us from the elements. Despite the so-so things about our first experience, my husband really wants to try the Lobsta' Roll sandwich (maybe with a different choice of bread), and we're both curious about the Tunacado, so we'll definitely be back. I'll update this review if our second impression is different than our first. read more

Excellent breakfast options. Can get crowded but worth the wait. Recommend the burrito, breakfast sandwich and French toast

Heard about this place from somebody because we were on the hunt for New England clam chowder. Unfortunately the day I went I wasn't feeling very well and up to clam chowder so I ended up getting the garden vegetable soup in the bread bowl which was really good and helped soothe my stomach. My boyfriend got the clam chowder which he said was awesome. Also by far the cheapest meal we had on the island! read more

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2 words...Lobster Roll!!! My new "go to" when I'm back home in Kaua'i. I wish they delivered to Oahu! read more

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I'm so blessed, that my co-worker told me about this place. Besides researching Yelp Reviews, I asked my co-worker. She is a true Kauai resident.! If it wasn't for her recommendations, I would have never found out about this place. Love Love their clam chowder and lobster roll!! We came here during the middle of our Kauai trip and on the last day of our Kauai trip. Must try & must order: The clam chowder bread bowl and lobster roll.. So so so good!! Convenient location, eat and shop!! I want to go to Kauai, make a quick stop here!! Its nice to dream.............................................. read more

Every other trip to Kaua'i I get this crazy idea to drive to Waimea Canyon. When I do, I always stop here to grab a picnic lunch. There's nothing better than Waimea Canyon and a sandwich on the most delicious fluffy "cloud bread." Last time I bought a loaf of Hawaiian Sweet Bread and made the best French toast. This time I got the TOPS sandwich, it was delicious and of course the bread is the highlight. The only reason why I'm taking off a star is because of the very small portion of turkey. I know it seems silly to fly all the way to Kaua'i to order a sandwich but there's definitely something special about The Deli and Bread Connection that keeps me coming back!! read more

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Great BLT and Lobster Sandwich ... needed a bite to eat before heading to the airport. I had read reviews which showed it might be a wait so I was prepared. Definitely worth the wait! read more

[Location & Parking] Deli & Bread is located inside Kukui Grove Shopping Center, right next to Macy's. Ample parking is located throughout the shopping center. [Service] I highly recommend placing your order ahead of time. The last couple times I came, I ended up waiting 15-30mins for my order. [Interior/Ambience] It's a small establishment with couple tables and chairs inside. If there's no room inside, there's also tables outside. Because of how busy it gets, the line can go out the door and depending on where you sit, people waiting in line can watch you while you eat. To me, it's a little awkward having someone looking down on me while i'm eating. [Food] I always come here and order the bread bowl w/clam chowder. As simple as it is, it's so good. This is usually enough to fill me up. [Overall] If I need to come to the shopping center for something, this place is always my go to for a meal. read more

DISCLAIMER: Basing this review solely on the quality of the food. If you don't want to wait, this is probably not where you want to order. They're usually busy, so be prepared. Rightfully so though, these are delicious sandwiches and if I didn't mind the wait at times, I'd eat here a bit too often Soups I love here: Corn chowder Garden vegetable Clam is good too, but not my fav (and I'm probably in the minority if people who don't prefer clam) My top 3 sandwiches I love here: CLUB! Usually my go-to Tunacado toasted Lobsta roll The Chef salad is sizable and delicious, too. AGAIN, they are BUSY. Usually from the time they open, so be prepared to wait. My husband and I went yesterday (Monday) and waited 40 minutes for 2 sandwiches and a large soup. For us, it's worth it. We love the quality of the food, especially because the taste is 98% consistent, doesn't usually change with who is working. read more

Everytime I fly to Kauai, all everyone ever asks me is if I'll be going to Deli & Bread! So finally, I was able to stop by and have lunch there, and you know what, I now know why EVERYONE asks me that. The food is amazing and the portions sizes are decent. I had the lobster roll and the clam chowder, and it was PERFECTION. It was soo good, that I couldn't stop eating it, even after I was full. Though there are a lot of seats, this place is ALWAYS crowded. The only down fall to this place, which isn't their fault, is the wait. You do wait for a while to get your food, but with the amount of people ordering and how many people are sitting inside and outside of the restaurant, you can't blame them. I don't think they can go any faster and they have lots of people on staff! Other than that, I mean it was perfect! Definitely will be going here when I go back to Kauai! read more

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Great Sandwich Place!! Everything is delicious and worth the 20 minute wait!! I had their lobster roll twice and it was packed with lobster!! Lots of lobster chunks with pieces of mushrooms n onions!! The price of $9 is not bad either!! Clam chowder in a sourdough bowl is comparable to the SF ones!!! read more

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Love this place. But today had a scare. I ordered some sandwiches and CORN CHOWDER for take out. I live in kapaa and when we got home to eat. I took a few bites of the chowder only to find out its actually clam chowder. This wouldn't have been a big deal if i wasnt allergic to clams. read more

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Lunch was delicious here. Staff were friendly and efficient. Sandwiches were thick, juicy and exactly as described. This little shop had a lot of choices and fresh vegetables. Staff were clean and quick as the place had a lot of customers in and out. Vegetarian burger choice was moist and thick. read more

The best service and the sourdough! Wow I don't even care much for sourdough but eat this bread fresh without any butter and it's like candy. It's delicious and light. Just real wholesome food served here. I'll come back every time, it's busy so expect a wait. Google map takes you beside the busy street but it's actually tucked right behind Macy's. sandwiches made fresh to order and you can taste of love. read more

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Sandwich and sides are awesome! Staff is friendly and professional. Best bread on the island. Don't be in a hurry when you eat here.,Food takes a while to get. read more

Located in the Kukui Grove Center next to Macy's, lots of parking and restrooms around the corner. Came here for the lobster roll and clam chowder for lunch it was soo ono we went back in the evening to pick up poi rolls before heading back to the airport since the poi rolls comes out fresh round 5pm. Great service, chill atmosphere. Next time on Kauai hope to try their veggie burger and crimp (crab and shrimp) sounds soo good. read more

We visited the D&BC on the day before we left Kauai, consequently after talking to a person staying at the same resort we were staying. He mentioned that everytime he comes to Kauai on a business trip he gets his lobster fix via the Lobsta' Roll here. We were sold once we heard Lobster Roll on the cheap. Sure enough this roll comes oven baked, and consists of Lobster Salad with mushrooms and cheese on a fresh roll. Remembee this is lobster salad and although it tastes good it could have used a little more lobsta. I'm not hating on this place though - for $10.95 it tasted better than many other things we could buy elsewhere. Make sure you ask for tabasco and plenty of it - they give it to you in a measured cup. We also got a cup of the clam chowder and it was tasty. Dont let the location fool you its right next to Macy's in the mall and they have so many signs that say it has won awards for the Best Sandwich on the Island. read more

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Have loved eating here for many, many, many years! Love their vegetable soup. They have wonderful poi rolls too. Mmmm!

We always make sure we stop by when we're on Kauai. We haven't found a similar place on Oahu read more

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This is probably my favorite lunch/dinner place when I visit Kauai. I'm a huge sandwich and soup lover, so this place definitely has my heart. I love that it's located in the Kukui Grove Center (on the Macy's side) so you don't need to worry about parking. They also make their own bread without preservatives. Their breads are thick and very soft slices, which takes their sandwiches up a notch. Since I live on Oahu and usually end up making my stop to Deli & Bread Connection on Sundays, I'm only able to try their chicken noodle soup. Sundays they offer two options: chicken noodle and clam chowder. Unfortunately I'm allergic to clams so I haven't been able to try that one, but I love their chicken noodle! The bf has had their clam chowder and really enjoys it. So far I've been able to try their turkey breast sandwich, chicken salad sandwich, and tuna melt. There's never a visit where I haven't enjoyed my meal. On our most recent trip, the bf has tried their lobster roll and has said it's really tasty. It's a really popular place so I would anticipate a line to order and a wait for your food, whether you're dining in or taking out. But if you're like me and love a good soup and sandwich, waiting is no big deal. What I love the most about ordering sandwiches from them is all of the sandwich options they provide; different breads, cheeses, mustard, mayo, and veggies. You can really get your perfect sandwich here, pair it up with one of their delicious soups and be in foodie heaven. If you're in Kauai and need a no fail, quality meal, I would recommend visiting this place because you won't be disappointed. read more

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Downfalls to this place is that their phone lines are always busy and they take such a long time to fulfill phone orders. I can call ahead 15 minutes and my order still isn't ready. Busy or slow they take too long to fulfill phone orders - Recommend just ordering in person. read more

Great food. Been here 2x already and I cant wait to go back to Kauai to eat here again. Bread bowls are amazing. Which Oahu had a place like this. Small nice place with lots of choices. There is different soups everyday. The bowls are just delicious. read more

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Ordered 4 TOPSS sandwiches, no pun intended, chips and drinks. Each sandwich was $10.95, chips $2, and drinks $3.05 each. The sandwich was pretty decent and the bread was very good. The wait took about 30 minutes. It was busy, but not 30 minutes busy. Parking is quite far from the store as it's located in the Kukui Grove Mall. I forgot to take a picture. read more

Decent tuna sandwich, though absolutely nothing special about it. The tuna salad didn't have a lot of flavor to it, but it did seem fresh, and the bread was pretty good. I did have to wait 25 minutes for a simple tuna sandwich, which seemed crazy to me as the place wasn't crazy busy. read more

Went to this deli to eat their meat loaf sandwich which I heard was incredible... unfortunately it's sold out... Again. If you're planning to eat around noon... get ready for a long wait as we had to wait 20 minutes just for two sandwiches. read more

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Always great food. The soups are great, the sandwiches fire, and the place always has that delicious baked bread smell that reminds you of home cookin! read more

Staff was very friendly and service was fairly quick! We ordered a lobster roll, veggie sandwich, and a simple ham and cheese sandwich! All were great and you could tell all of the ingredients were very fresh! A little on the pricy side but worth it! read more

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