The ingredients are top notch. Delicious, crusty and a must while visiting. It is worth the wait. You can ahead to avoid a long wait time. read more

I have had pizza in many places over the years, including some of New York best and I can honestly say this was one of the most memorable pizzas that I've eaten. The amazing part is that after the first few bites it almost stops feeling like "just pizza" and starts feeling like fine dining. Every ingredient is exceptional. You can actually taste each one individually, the mushrooms, sausage, peppers, onions and pepperoni. Nothing overpowers anything else. Instead, every bite is perfectly balanced, and each ingredient brings its own incredible flavor to the pizza. And then there's the crust. Absolutely phenomenal Crispy, light and flavorful. You can tell the person making this pizza truly cares about the quality. This isn't one of the best pizzas I've ever had. It's one of the best dining experiences. If you're in the neighborhood, I would definitely visit them. read more

=== I dream about this pizza === How I wish wish wish this was on the mainland. I bet even folks in Hawaii wish it was more widespread than just Kaumakani! + Great crust texture. New York pizza is tough to get right. The crust is so thin. that it's usually soggy. Somehow JP has made it so that not only does it taste great fresh, we were eating it a day or two later and it STILL held up. + Toppings just right amount. Not so much that you feel you're eating an Italian deep dish. But definitely didn't skimp. + Super flavorful toppings. + Great story and dad (Chad) and JP took time out to talk with us. Chad is the salesman, loves to talk about his son. JP seemed shy, but we loved being able to meet him in person. + Not a bad wait if you get there when it opens. We waited 20 minutes for two pies. I wish wish wish we had access to this pizza where we live. Going to have to hunt for something that gets close. This place re-awakened love of pizza in me. read more

Legit NY style. The drape when you pick up a slice and the "fold factor" is the real deal. IYKYK. read more

JP’s Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Kaumakani, Hawaii

We came here for pizza while on vacation and it was amazing! If you like NY style pizza then you will love JP's! The service is great and they cook the pizza perfectly! read more

The pizza is a life changing experience. I walked away from this small shop appreciating life just a bit more than when I came. The people here are fantastic to talk to and service is top notch. I wish I could live in the alley behind the store if I could have some more pizza every day. Give it a shot! Thanks for the experience read more

JP’s Pizza - Half white pizza, half mushroom/olive, garlic knots and marinara sauce dip. - Pizza Near Me - Kaumakani, Hawaii

We met a couple Jenn and John when we first got on the island and they recommended this pizza place when we did our Waimea Canyon trip. Did not disappoint even with all their hype. Incredible NY style pizza. Had a white pizza and a half cheese half sausage. Service is friendly and only 20 minute wait for fresh hot pizza. Honestly a top 3 pizza I've ever had. read more

JP’s Pizza - White pizza - Pizza Near Me - Kaumakani, Hawaii

We've waited forever to get JP's; never seems like the right time. Finally got it and the wait was worth it. Pizza is my favorite food and this pizza did not disappoint. Friendly service and my order was ready when they said it would be. We got the garlic knots (maybe they are called this?) and I could have ate 39 more! Everything was so delicious! I will definitely be getting this pizza more often and adding the hot honey. I love supporting local businesses; don't sleep on this food! read more

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Hands down the absolute best pizza on the island if not Hawaii. From the east coast, travel to nyc yearly, and this is top tier. If you're not close by it's truly worth the drive. Promise you there's nothing better. Small family run operation, just as it should be read more

JP’s Pizza - Sausage pizza - Pizza Near Me - Kaumakani, Hawaii

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I almost hesitate to review this place because it is so good and I want to have it all to myself, but JP's Pizza deserves all the hype!! This pizza is in my top three ever of my entire life. It is a hole in the wall between Hanapepe and Waimea. Do not let the location fool you. This Pizza is out of this world!!! We went two times in a four day span, and it was our last meal on the island it was that good. They are open limited hours, so please check the Instagram for updated dates and times. The service we had from Chad was hospitality at its finest. He was very helpful with ordering and we enjoyed our conversation with him while we were waiting on our pizza. You can call in your Pizza. We ordered both times at the window and received our order in less than 15 minutes. We used the picnic benches outside to enjoy our meal. The white pizza is absolutely fantastic with the fresh basil, but the shining star is the crust. The crust on the pizza and the garlic knots is just phenomenal. The sauce that comes with the garlic knots you can tell is homemade and it is very flavorful. Seriously, I could not recommend this place enough. It is excellent, extraordinary, fabulous, any other adjective that you could think of that means wonderful. Give them a try if you're on Kauai. read more

JP’s Pizza - Half white pizza, half pepperoni - Pizza Near Me - Kaumakani, Hawaii

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Family owned restaurant. so much care is taken to have the best dough the pizza is amazing

Great pizza, no fuss, hardworking people. Any time I'm on that side I pick up a couple pies.

We stopped here to grab pizza to go after being at Salt Pond. Yum so amazing. They were very friendly as well. Will definitely be back. read more

JP’s Pizza - The Rancher pizza. So so good! - Pizza Near Me - Kaumakani, Hawaii

I have been anticipating my return trip to JP's since my first experience in 2025. Had the sausage calzone again because it was so good the first time. Even with the anticipation it did not disappoint. read more

JP’s Pizza - Sausage calzone with extra marinara sauce - Pizza Near Me - Kaumakani, Hawaii

Best Pizza I've had in a really long time. We ordered the supreme and it was hot and flavorful with a nice crispy crust. Service was excellent, providing us with waiting options as the pizza was being prepared. I want to go again before we head back home but I doubt I'll be able to. It's an unassuming place in a vet quiet, older storefront. But dang it i want more! Good thing I have a couple slices left i can reheat for breakfast. Oh shoot, I just realized I was so hungry I forgot to take a picture! Just imagine a New York style Pizza with gooey cheeses, peppers, pepperoni, and a great crispy crust on the edges. Take a look at the bookstore and bakery while you wait. read more

Good pizza. I love how flavorful the sauce is and the cheese is excellent. The veggies are fresh not canned. There is no dine in take out only. The service is great it's a small family owned business so everyone working is super attentive and friendly. The only thing that would make the pizza better would be a little crispier crust but that's how I like my pizza. I definitely recommend this place. read more

JP’s Pizza - Half mushrooms and Italian sausage - Pizza Near Me - Kaumakani, Hawaii

Hands down the best NY hand tossed pizza on island. Tastes just like an east coast pie (and it even passes the flop test). If you happen to go there when they offer Sicilian style, I highly recommend it as well--eating it took me back to my childhood. Chad is the nicest guy and JP is a true pizza master. I live in Kapaa and this place is well worth the drive. read more

A most amazing pizza to be found almost ANYWHERE. The quality ingredients and most lovely dough/crust. It's a little "out of the way", but not to be missed! Grab a pie, take it to Salt Pond beach park and you'll be happy! read more

Hours and days open are hard to catch. And you have to order when they open. Tip.... phone your order in by 130pm and schedule your pickup time. We have gone there 2 hours prior to closing only to walk away without any. Had their supreme / pepperoni pizza and garlic knots. Supreme is best and garlic knots so ono. The flavor is ono ono! The crust is thin and that's how we like it. We warmed the leftovers in a frying pan and it was just as ono!!! read more

Always da best on Kaua'i. That white pie is ridiculous. So rich and delicious. If you miss out on JP's you have missed the best foodie experience Kaua'i has to offer read more

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Best pizza I've had in a long time!! My family & I had just finished a Napali coast boat tour so we decided to stop by for some pizza. We have the classic pepperoni pizza & it was certainly delicious! The man taking our order was extremely kind. Pizza was made fresh to order & only took about 10-15 minutes for us to receive our food. Granted there were no parties in front of us. The pizza place is in a small shopping center (about 3 shops) with benches to sit (only outdoor seating) & a quiet atmosphere. 10/10! read more

2 years later and JPs is STILL the best pizza on island!! We drive across island just to try all the new items and love them all. And I can't get enough of their sauce!! These pinwheels are seriously next level! Hoping they stay on the menu!!! read more

JP’s Pizza - Pinwheels - Pizza Near Me - Kaumakani, Hawaii

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NY. Pizza. PERIOD!!! I visited Kauai on a cruise and rented a car JUST to taste JP's Pizza. As a native New Yorker, I fell in love at first bite. My husband and I finished a pie in the rental... while still parked! It was so authentic, I purchased ANOTHER pie to take back to the ship for dinner (a WAY better option than the ship food)! 1st pie: 1/2 cheese, 1/2 peppers & mushrooms 2nd pie: cheese We ate them too quickly to take photos of the pies. P.S. I've been thinking about this pizza ever since. read more

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I'm quite particular when it comes to trying out pizza. However, we came to this pizza place after seeing the outstanding reviews online. Had to drive a long distance from the hotel but 100% worth it. The white pie was truly remarkable. The owner of the restaurant greeting us at the window was super nice and told us the entire story behind the restaurant and the chef. This helped give us some background into how amazing the pizza is. The ambience was pretty much all outdoors. I highly recommend coming here if you are in the mood for pizza while in this island. read more

JP’s Pizza - Half pepperoni and half white pizza - Pizza Near Me - Kaumakani, Hawaii

The pizza was amazing! The Garlic knot was very garlicky and tasty ! Fair price and the calzone is a monster! JP pizza is FIRE! I would recommend it to anyone and I'd go back soon read more

There are a few other mom and pop pizza places on the island. Most try too hard with too many toppings or their pizzas are plain gross. JP's Pizza is the right balance of ingredients and their pies are nothing but quality. My first time here I wanted to try the pepperoni and one of the fancier pies, but there was no way I was gonna buy two large pies for myself. Lo and behold, you can make half/half pizzas here! I got the pepperoni and white pizza. I asked for the pepperoni slightly crispy, which made it extra delicious. The mozzarella on the white pizza is much lighter and slightly saltier than regular mozzarella. All of this together with their wonderful pizza crust (which is more like a brioche) is epicurean goodness. Service is wonderful too! The owner and his family run the place, take good care of every customer and will honestly explain what each product is like. There's nowhere to dine in, but they have some tables and chairs on a makeshift patio. It rarely rains in Kaumakani, so pull up a chair under the west side Kauai sky and enjoy. read more

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Hidden shop in Kauai. Some of the best pizza I've ever had. I ordered the cheese and supreme. Both were excellent.

Service was awesome. They ran out of the knots early so gotta order earlier but pizza was ʻono!

Fantastic pizza and very nice and welcoming people working the window. Wish I would have found this place earlier in our trip. We would have eaten here more than once. Thxs for the great pizza! read more

Best pizza on the island. This kid knows what he's doing. I'm going back every time I visit Kauai!

JP pizza Hands down the best pizza on Kauai! New York style, If you're looking for the real deal on Kauai this is it. We ordered the Cowboy Pizza and the Supreme. This isn't just a pizza joint, it's a labor of love. The crust is perfect, and the flavor is top-notch, and the crust is exactly how you want it to be. The owner John Paul is a true artist who puts his heart and soul into every slice. Plus, he and his dad are the kindest, most genuine welcoming people. Their passion for pizza and for their customers shines through. This is our go-to spot whenever we get a pizza craving, and we're so grateful for the hard work they put in to make the best pizza on the island. This is a small, family-run business, and he makes every pizza from scratch himself. It's a one-man operation. Because of this, it can take a little longer, but that's a good thing! Everything is made with fresh ingredients and a lot of care, so please be patient. Trust me, the quality is absolutely worth the extra time. Call first or check his instagram for updates on hours and Closing days. We can't recommend it enough! read more

JP’s Pizza - Half Cowboy with the combo! - Pizza Near Me - Kaumakani, Hawaii

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Best pizza on island so delicious never disappoints. Unless they run out. Call early!

I don't get the opportunity to come here as often as I would like since I live on the other side of the island but every time I go the west side I add this place to my schedule. I love the story behind the business and I love supporting small family owned businesses especially with someone so young. It's very impressive. The pizza is amazing, so far we've tried the white pizza and the pepperoni and I think the combo is read more

JP’s Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Kaumakani, Hawaii

Absolutely delicious pizza. We got the Rancher- thin crust was perfectly charred, toppings were fresh, loved the ricotta and honey. The father took our order, and chatted with us as we waited - about his son JP starting this business, about fishing in Waimea, about the buttermilk donuts next door, and about life in general. All around very pleasant experience! read more

To use the word "greatness" is an understatement. A young man in a roadside property turning out some of the best pizza on the planet is a fair statement. Take the time to drive across the island, grab a chopper and hop to the island or charter a plane and fly to the island because the pizza is really that good. Must do on the island of Kauai. 10/10. No photo necessary. We have to leave a little mystery. read more

Went here based off the good reviews and man were they right! The best pizza I've had in a long time! We were staying in Poipu on vacation and fell in love with Salt pond beach. Do yourself a favor and take a break from fancy dinners for one night. Order a pizza from JPs and watch the sunset from Salt Pond beach. Thank me later. read more

This place is about to get even busier! Watch out world! Everyone is about to know about JP and his wonderful family. We got to meet the best dad in the world, Chad and hear about this family affair. JP's dough is really second to none, he really has the science down! The pies are perfectly balanced and are truly exceptional. We tried the white pizza, the cheese, pepperoni and the veggie. I would try them all again! The Pepperoni and the white pies were stand outs. The cheese pizza was very good! We even bought two additional pizzas to take home to friends. One of whom took one bite, straight out of the box and promptly announced, "this is worth the drive!" We came for the story and the family and stayed for the pizza. Looking forward to returning for JP's sister's coffee creations! Thank you to Chad for his warmth and hospitality. Thank you to JP for feeding us and our friends today. You are doing some incredible things in that kitchen! Keep up the excellent work! Thank you for touching our hearts with your story of hard work and dedication to your family and community. Beyond the absolutely delicious pizza, that's really what is the special sauce about this place. You can really taste it. read more

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Great little spot to grab a NY style pizza! The dough had a good outside slight crisp while the rest was just chewy enough. Everyone was super friendly. I should have called ahead to place my order, but I ordered at the window and the wait wasn't very long. I'll definitely be back next time I'm one island! read more

How do I even begin to describe this pizza? A friend told me about JP's, a new spot on the west side of Kauai, so we made sure to stop by on our way back from Koke'e. Let me tell you--it's out in the middle of nowhere, and if you're not paying attention, you might drive right past it. But trust me, it's absolutely worth the trip. We kept it simple with a Margherita pizza, and it completely blew us away. The crust was perfection, the sauce was rich and flavorful, and every bite was just incredible. I have traveled many places and have had my fair share of amazing pizza, but this ranks among the best I've ever had. It also helps that my husband knows the owner's father, which makes supporting this spot even more special. As locals, we'll definitely make it a point to stop by every time we're on that side of the island. If you love great pizza, JP's is a must-visit! read more

I've been trying to get here for over a year- I finally made it and it doesn't disappoint! Best on the island by far. Friendly service- garlic knots were so good we had to eat one immediately. Pizza crust is perfection. read more

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