Review written by my daughter, which I agree with: Right when we got seated outside with a beautiful view of the mountains across the street, we knew that this was the right place for us. Compliments to our waiter, Stacen. He was extremely friendly and helpful. My parents recommend the poke nachos. My mom really liked the fish tacos. "They were excellent", she said. My dad loved the caesar salad. "The hardboiled egg and delicately sliced avocado was a nice touch", my dad said. My sister loved the buttered pasta with Parmesan cheese. She said they put the perfect amount of cheese. I got the pasta with red sauce. It was delicious. I loved it. The red sauce was really good. Lastly, my sister and I got dessert. It was hard to choose which one we wanted, but finally, we decided to try the s'more brownie a la mode. It was amazing. My mom said that it was the best s'more brownie that she ever had. I agree, it was really good. By: a satisfied customer! read more

Best sandwich I had so far on this trip! Had the Caprese Sandwich and it was delicious! Worth the walk from the beach. read more

Kalapawai Market - Caprese Cold Sandwich Ate half before I remembered to snap pic. - Grocery Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

Walkable to the beach. They have convenient store items you can purchase as well as a deli and coffee/cafe area. They even sell things you would need for the beach. There's a couple of tables right outside as well. Everything we tried at the deli and cafe were delicious! read more

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Cute spot before heading to the beach. Very affordable, reasonable prices for coffee and drinks. We also ordered poke which was delicious. They sell fresh flowers at the door too along side very unique souvenirs. Market has huge selection of chips, sweets, and other snacks. A great mix of a coffee shop, restaurant, and convenience store. The staff is sweet and they draw a surfer boy on the receipt read more

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Cute little store with lots of souvenirs, drinks, snacks and food. Two of the employees working the front counter looked less than enthused to be there which wasn't very inviting and the sole reason for the lower rating. Would love to try their sandwiches another time as they sounded good, especially after hours at the beach. read more

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The fresh catch fish burrito is delicious, with fresh lettuce and savory dressing, so refreshing eating it at the beach. Always a favorite of me and my hubby, and I share it with my puppy. It is consistently good every time I ordered it. read more

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My husband is traveling for work and is currently in Hawaii. He recently checked this place out for lunch. The restaurant is clean and well appointed and the staff was very nice. He ordered the Furikake Fresh Catch Bento and he said it was very good. The portion was filling and the flavor was great. if you are on the island and want to try something fresh and authentic, definitely check this place out! read more

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Stopped here as we drove around the island... cute little market... fresh sandwiches... fresh flowers ....Hawaiian Butter Toffee... yum! read more

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Wow it's like a foodie paradise. Tasty unusual concoctions that are amazing and unpretentious I had a risotto asparagus cake ( much like a crab cake) that was too yummy. The vegetarian counter gal was most helpfull. At the beverage bar the wide range of beverages and full bar was quite unexpected. Lorraina was too much fun and made us feel like "family". We loved our complimentary dessert...... psych! This place is a must-stop on O'ahu. read more

Kalapawai Market - Must stop in Kailua Town - Grocery Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

A classic example of an independent market that is super convenient, and authentic Hawaii to the extreme! The prices are what they are but the coffee is solid and the sandwiches are right on. The people who work there are friendly and the souvenirs are solid. I'm pretty sure I'm the only one in Manhattan walking around with a Kalapawai Market Yeti! read more

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So usually I would recommend this place, but let the picture speak for itself with the $18 fresh catch wrap.... read more

Kalapawai Market - That's what $18 gets you.... - Grocery Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

I always stop at this locally owned market when I visit Kailua. The historic market was built in 1932! They have a small sandwich shop in the back, a coffee station in front (serving Hawaiian coffee, of course) and convenience store items up front. I like that they carry locally made goods as well. This visit, I picked up red Hawaiian Volcanic Salt, which is hard to find. Prices were reasonable. The market is close to the beach, making it a perfect spot to grab lunch. Sandwich prices have gone up since my last visit, but the sandwiches are large and sharable. The clerks are friendly, helpful and efficient. read more

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a cute stop with all the beach, breakfast, and lunch needs! we had their coffee before the beach and sandwiches for lunch on the beach and it was perfect! iconic location. I has the fresh catch wrap and LOVED it! so fresh :) they also had poke!!! read more

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super yummy sandwiches. my boyfriend and i ordered two kailua club sandwiches and picked up some chips and drinks before heading out to lanikai beach for the day. the sandwiches were fresh and delicious and packed with protein. would recommend. read more

Kalapawai Market - Kailua Club Sandwich - Grocery Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

While on the north shore of Oahu thanks to booking a kayak tour, the package we booked came with lunch. One of the choices was here for a select menu of items. We came here as it looked like more our speed. More of a down home type place that is more focused on food than looking a certain way - vintage with paneling, dim lighting and some solid food. I went with the turkey BLT wrap - which could have used more meat but was good. The deal also came with a bag of chips and a can of soda. Was just the right amount of food - and I liked it here. Would come back and try something new. read more

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First time trying here and I enjoyed it, cute little spot in Kailua before getting into Kailua town. Parking can be tight but not hard. Mood setting was simple, nothing too fancy and more of a comfortable dress attire. Our server was so sweet, she always checked on us at the right times, drinks were always refilled. We ordered the crap artichoke dip and wow that was really good. The menu was short and simple which was good, I dislike looking through pages of menu items. I did notice I did not really see a kids menu, but they did have side dishes you could order so my son was happy with the Mac and cheese. We ordered the shrimp gumbo and lamb, both dishes were great and the gumbo was the right amount of spice. read more

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Very strong coffee, this place knows how to make an espresso drink for sure!! Even though a coffee is iced, you can taste the richness of the coffee until the very last drop. Not a big parking lot, but you can park in neighborhood side streets. Definitely worth the drop by. Assortment of general store like goods as well. read more

Tasha was very rude and I would not suggest dining there again. I have been a customer for years and was very disappointed in her actions.

This place was the bomb.com! The fish tacos were the best I've had in the island so far. So much flavor and the sauce was sensational. 5/5 Beauski stars on this one. read more

Kalapawai Market - Grocery Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

Awesome local market with everything for the locals to the tourists! Priced on the high side do to the location, just a few blocks to da world class Kailua beach. Today is a HOT day and I went straight to the back deli counter area inside the store to get some refreshing creamy Pop Culture Artisan Pops "Matcha Honey Cream"!is da creamy dreamy bomb! Made local here in Hawaii with Aloha! The Kalapawai Market has everything from tourist collectibles to local grinds of all kinds! Beer, soda, wine, ice! Expresso bar coffee too! Great local establishment walking distance to da beach! read more

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Friendly service, reasonably priced, and tge chicken curry is We stopped every morning on the way to the beach for coffee, muffins and chicken curry!! read more

Nice market! Good craft beer selection, all sorts of drinks (including fountain drinks), snacks, souvenirs, and more. Staff was helpful. Overall cleanliness: above average p read more

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First time back in years. Sunday lunch w/ friend after church @ Word of Life- West. Crowd outside & pretty much full inside. Decided on full service cuz unsure of what to order. Ordered kalbi steak bowl. Rice was a bit hard in some areas like could've been sitting on the side...not warm like from the rice cooker.Kalbi beef didn't have kalibi flavor. Nice thin slices but no "flava".They were nice to sub Kimchee for cucumber kimchee. That was a winner & I mixed w/ my rice. Wait service excellent! Waiting for food after ordering was a bit slow. Friend commented "maybe they need more help in the kitchen?". Brought kali steak home to add more teri-flavor. Bakery items a must...suggested by waitress her favs -chocolate chip cookie & gnache brownie OH My Gosh ( had to cut in 4ths sooo rich but ono). Because of wait service & bakery selections I'll be back to give kitchen another try. Of course try out some other bakery items.Aloha, God Bless read more

Our friends brought us here because they said the banana bread is so good. They were raving about it. Maybe my expectations were too high, but it was below average banana bread. Very dry, not much banana flavor. Felt like it might be old. Expensive too for a single loaf. read more

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This cute little stop on the side of the road is genuinely one of the best meals I've had in months. I got the pastrami sandwich and chips and it was DIVINE. My parents got the poke bowl and the Italian sub and were extremely satisfied. The view as you eat is lovely, and the service was friendly and quick. Definitely worth a stop in if you're driving by! read more

We got the warm chicken pesto sandwhich and the Italian sub, the sandwiches were delicious, we also grabbed some fresh juices from the market fridge, i highly recommend the lilikoy so delicious so yummy, i'll be craving this place so much on my way back to the mainland. read more

Very nice sandwich, not cheap, but fits in the area. Canned soda and beer were pretty inexpensive though . Close to beach,I will be back

I was very pleasantly surprised by this market. Was a great spot to hit before the beach for breakfast or lunch. We often did both. Prices were fair and you can grab some snacks and drinks. The service was great easy to order and the market was very clean. Will definitely be back. read more

I never really took notice of the local Kalapawai Market chain on Oahu until recently and I'm glad I did. This review is for the Kailua location, which is a convenient place to grab those must-haves to make a beach day truly special. It's located right off Kailua Beach Park, they have plenty of dedicated parking right out front. You can't miss their verdant green facades with white lettering. It's a convenience store, wine/beer store, and offers food to-go. I was pleasantly surprised at the amount of choices they offer; prices are reasonable for the location not too much more than a grocery store. I also appreciated being able to use a restroom on my visit. The day of the visit I grabbed a 6 pack to share with the family while eating at Bob's Pizzeria across the street. Highly recommended if you're in the area. read more

Staff was rude and very unwelcoming. Deli in the back was a neat touch but the staff member behind the deli was very rude and stated it was not worth the price. Never want to go back. read more

Convenient location to Kailua and lanikai beach. If you missed the grocery stores in Kailua this is your last chance for snack, beverages and fresh food options. Got the fresh Mahi sandwich. Good/ filling, lacking a little in the Mahi department in my opinion but tasty and everything by tastes better at the beach. read more

A friendly, neighborhood market that sells sundries, fresh coffee, and other beverages. The coffee is fantastic. The coconut overnight oats cup is delicious. And the lemon poppyseed muffin was fresh and moist. This is the right place to start your day. read more

What a nice fun market with all kinds of items to purchase. Live near by and need some item you need for dinner, they might have it. There are souvenirs from hats, tshirts, insulated cups, and more. They were grilling some chicken outside and it smelt amazing! I did not get any food here, so cannot say the taste, but it sure smells good. read more

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My little ohana and I were having a beach day, and decided to get some food from Kalapawai since it's so fast and easy to get while at Kailua Beach. I placed my order while my husband was doing the driving to the beach through the convenient 'order online' button on their Yelp page. It was so fast and easy to order and pay, and it gave me an approximate time that my order would be ready for pick up. It took about 20 minutes, which was perfect for us to find parking, unload the car, get the keiki situated, and walk there from the parking lot. We ordered two sandwhiches and a pizza. They were all very tasty. It was fast and easy to pick up since we didn't have to wait in any lines having ordered and paid online. So convenient! Everything was ready when I walked in to pick it up. I've been to Kailua beach so so so many times, and this was my first experience at this Kalapawai location. I know, crazy! But I look forward to stopping in again soon, if really like a chance to browse through all they have to offer... is it just me, or does everyone like to browse every isle when they go to a new place?! Anyway, the food is good, fast service, and so very convenient. read more

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Terrible service‍ I have been a customer for over 20 years and never have I experienced such bad service last few years. The owners mother is actually my client and I haven't even told her. There's been numerous occasions where I have called and asked for the deli and they put me on hold forever and I mean foreverrrr (yesterday I called twice and it happened both times that I had to hang up because it took so long ) one time I just walked in while my phone was still on hold and the girls were just talking on their phones Food is great. The products are great and I love this place but the service is horrible. They do not care about customer service. Get off your phone girls! Pay attention! read more

For the picture perfect Kailua and Lanikai Beaches , nothing is better than having a picnic lunch on the beach! Park your car in the lots (especially on weekdays) or take a Lyft/Uber. The market is a short walk from both beaches. They have a variety of drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) and snacks. Then off to the side you can take your pick on some made to order sandwiches (hot or cold) and some sides as well. We had the club sandwich and turkey cranberry which left us feeling a good kind of full with enough energy to still get into the water. This is pretty much the only walking distance place to grab some grub (except for a nearby restaurant) and enjoy on the beach! ALOHA. read more

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Stopped by Kalapawai Market to grab a couple drinks and chips before hitting Kailua Beach. Didn't realize this little corner beach market offered breakfast and lunch options as well. Ordered a couple of sandwich combos all which were delicious! They also have these prepackaged grab and go food options (cold curry chicken, potato salad, cut up fruit, yogurt parfait etc)i f you're press for time. The curry chicken didn't even make it to the register. Although I didn't try any of the breakfast options they all looked great. Besides your regular cold beverages Kalapawai offers a variety of coffees with flavored creamers. If you can't wait to eat they have a have a few benches on the side of the building you can use. If not take it to the beach. As I read in a previous review and would suggest it, park at the beach then walk over to the market to grab your food. The staff was super friendly and the prices are reasonable. Kalapawai was a great find, highly recommend. read more

Great little market with the most amazing sandwiches Grab a couple drinks, some sandwiches and you're good to go relax on Kailua beach! They have a nice little covered outdoor seating if you wanna eat there They sell Andy's Salsa, who is a local guy that makes the best salsa I have ever eaten! They also have quite the selection of souvenirs and photo/art prints for sale I always come back here, and the people who work there are super friendly! read more

I love stopping at this cute little market on my way in or out of Lanikai! Go to the back to order ready to go or made to order food, including wraps, sandwiches, poke bowls and pizza. Breakfast burrito is my go to. You can also grab other "market items" like snacks for the beach, homemade bread, sundries and fresh produce. This market also has a sister cafe in Kailua town that serves more food. Both are great, but I love this market for its quaint, casual and rustic feel! read more

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Poke bowl was very good, missing a bit of the veggies that you would normally get. Mano bowl was unreal, so good. Service was kind and the place is so authentic. read more