Konos is and always will be the place I go to for my breakfast burrito fix. Use to drive all the way up to the north shore from town almost 10 years ago just to have their burritos so having the Kailua location nearby is even better! Parking: street side Seating: 5 smaller tables that hold 3-4 people each. There is bench seating outside. Service: ordering was quick & easy. Actually receiving our food took a little over 30 mins but it was a weekend and they were slammed! I'd happily wait every time because the burritos really are that good. Food: nothing tastes better than a konos burrito in a to go bag on the beach. I'm a huge fan of the chorizo burrito add avocado & my husband devours the pork one! Can't beat 2 fat burritos for under $40. read more

Well, you can only boycott a good bagel for so long. The chewy, creamcheesy goodness was more than I could resist today, so I gave Kono's another try. I'm a business owner and to me customer service matters more than anything, even when the experience isn't perfect. Kono's stepped up. Everything went well from order through delivery, and the Tube Bagel was fresh and delicious. They were out of something, but called to offer a choice of substitutions. I would share a photo but it's currently passing through my digestive system and not feeling very photogenic at the moment. Ignore that silly disgusting mess attached to my original review, but I will leave the photos up because I think they are instructive for management. Mission Accomplished Kono's Kailua! Not a criticism but I couldn't communicate with the Uber Eats driver through the website app. Whoever it was found me. read more

Funky little shack on the North Shore that served up great pulled pork and potatoes. Friendly service, great food, but the downside is minimal indoor seating. It was a rainy afternoon and we ended up sitting on a damp patio set, but worth it. The potatoes tasted like they were cooked in the juice of the pork and they were out of this world. The pulled pork plate was served with a good portion of the pork (tender, moist, and YUMMY), the potatoes (or white rice), and a salad. Will definitely be back!!! read more

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We stopped by to get something to drink. Unfortunately, they ran out of the coffee we wanted so we ordered a different drink and they gave it to us for free! I also ordered a lemonade. Really kind folks. Their soda machine labels are funny. read more

It's been awhile since I've last been to kono's in Kailua. I don't recall what I had as the last visit was just after the pandemic was over. They have three other locations on the Isle: Kapahulu, Waikiki, and Haleiwa. Their breakfast burritos are called Bombers and I requested the Haleiwa Bomber for takeaway, which consists of Kalua pork, eggs, potatoes, and cheddar/ Monterey Jack cheese blend. Every Bomber has the smoked, shredded pork. How can you not have their Kalua pig in some iteration...fantastic. For $16 it was a hunger bomb of the best kind. Breakfast, brunch, or lunch...an excellent option to order. It was around 1000a ; so there were only guys ordering takeout. I was watching the NFL on my phone but the wait time could not have been more that 12 minutes. Street parking and in the back...on the Mauka end of Hekilli. Also, parking in the Kailua Town Center Lot...which is where I parked after doing some shopping. read more

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It was the best day for everyone but probably because right after they charged me for my breakfast burrito the electricity went out.... so I feel like I truly can give a full review. But I will say the staff was so kind and they tried their best with what they had previously prepared. The burrito was good but way too much sour cream and I got it loaded and added the pork and it was hard to find. I know from others that have eaten here that is is super yummy and I trust that! So 4 stars for the wonderful service and trying so hard to give me my order!!! read more

Kono's Northshore - Sandwiches Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

Before starting a day at the beach, Kono's definitely starts it off well with a good cup of coffee and bomber. The burrito is always full of delicious eggs, cheese and potatoes. Specifically got the chun which had the Kahlúa pork and bacon. The bacon was super delicious. It always comes with a side of salsa and I definitely recommend trying it both ways. It does give it a nice extra flavor with the salsa. They only have in-house coffee, but it has a nice yummy macadamia nut taste that made the coffee taste extra yummy. Service was great and if you're feeling ambitious enough, you can get a tattoo of the surfer pig to get 25% off. It is a great go to spot for starting your day off right with a good meal and coffee before chilling on the beach. read more

Kono's Northshore - Chuns Breakfast Bomber - Sandwiches Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

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After a not so good experience at Waikiki location, I was apprehensive to go back to Kono's. However, glad I gave it a second try at Kailua. It was fairly dead on a Monday night - 530p. Service was good. Tried their veggie wrap, which was actually pretty good. Fresh ingredients and the dressing went well with it. The pork quesadilla was good also. Flavorful and juicy. The sour cream was a good compliment. The highlight of our meal was the pumpkin spice milkshake. Yea it's seasonal, so if you're into anything pumpkin spice or love fall flavors, definitely try it out! read more

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This was such a fantastic burrito - chocked full of bacon and eggs - absolutely amazing!! The service was extremely slow, but it was because there was only one person staffed. Felt bad for the one server - absolutely must have two people minimum to me! read more

Kono's Northshore - Bacon and egg bomber - Sandwiches Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

Hubby and I stopped in for lunch after a morning at nearby Kailua Beach and had a nice lunch at Kono's. We split the pork plate which included their 12-hour roasted pork, rice, mac salad, and green salad. We loved how tender the meat was, and especially loved both the guava BBQ sauce and papaya dressing. The shop is fairly small, however we were able to find seats. The girl at the counter was very friendly. Unfortunately they were too backed up with orders so shortly after our arrival was placed they had to temporarily stop taking orders. Too bad because we enjoyed our lunch. There's plenty of parking either along the street or a lot a few doors down. Would return. read more

Kono's Northshore - Pork plate - Sandwiches Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

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Fantastic delicious Pulled Pork is by far their signature dish here! Unfortunately their short weekend staffing makes the wait not so great. The beautiful and friendly receptionist, cashier & cook? Forgot my avocado on my Chuns Breakfast Burrito & the Guava BBQ on the Pulled Pork Quesadilla! However, upon my return, she fixed it! Love their pulled pork burritos here! Supper yummy! Tip: Call or order aged on line and REMIND them upon pickup what extra ingredients you requested are in fact, in your order! Because you are paying for it! Great food! A bit pricy, but worth every bite! Yummy in my tummy! read more

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Kono's hit sooo good after our hike ‍ We got one of the breakfast burritos with pulled pork and bacon and omg--PERFECTION. The pork was super flavorful, the bacon was crispy, and everything was just wrapped up in that warm tortilla like a little hug. Definitely shareable if you're not starving but just need a solid pick-me-up. It was exactly what we needed after hiking--hearty but not too heavy, and just so satisfying. Honestly, I'd come back just for that burrito alone read more

Kono's Northshore - Chuns Breakfast Bomber - Sandwiches Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

Stale tortillas and overly salted food. Keep walking and go order at Nalu if you're in the area.

Good food with local flavor -same positive words for this location as in my past posts. We have ordered 3 times from here in past 6 weeks Casual, with friendly staff We like the Bbq sandwich, the triple crown ( big enough to share) read more

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After a recent group walk, one of the members brought some breakfast burritos from the Kailua location. I had never been there nor eaten food from there so was looking forward to trying it. There were vegetarian ones and the only one with meat was the chorizo so I opted for chorizo. First thing you notice before unwrapping the burrito is how heavy it is & once you unwrap it, my reaction was WOW - that's a huge, thick burrito! Had to sit there a couple of minutes to figure out how to eat it because of the thickness. Decided to cut it in half with the only "knife" available, a wooden coffee stir stick. Besides the chorizo, this burrito is packed with egg, bacon, and cheese, along with salsa sauce on the side. It didn't taste bad but for me, the chorizo had too much of the smokey flavor for my liking. Because of the size of the burrito, I ended up eating just half. Later on, I had perused their menu online and saw they had quite an extensive menu including plates, wraps, sandwiches, smoothies, and milkshakes. So even though my burrito was ok, I would still try this place again for some of their other menu items. read more

Kono's Northshore - 6/24/25 Getting set to grab my burrito - Sandwiches Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

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The breakfast burritos are pretty tasty and they make their food pretty fast. Service is decent. The inside of the shop is nice but has a weird smell I think is from the Kalua pork? Overall decent b fast place to grab something quick. read more

North shore staple! Got the old school Kahlúa pig and lava float after reading the reviews and it didn't disappoint. I did a to go order and it wasn't that busy so the service was fast! read more

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Loved the vibe here at Konos!! Everyone was so nice, the pork was so good and the guava bbq sauce was delish I would have def bought the bottle. Ryann was so sweet! Service had all the aloha kindness you'd expect! read more

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I got the triple crown sandwich and it was packed and delicious. Special shoutout because the bread was soft enough that it did not cut the roof of your mouth - huge. The sandwich was full of the works and very filling. No complaints. read more

Kono's Northshore - Triple Crown Sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

Easily some of the best milkshakes I've ever had. My favorite is the strawberry cheesecake. The food is incredible in flavor not to mention the insane portion sizes. Service is fast and everyone is always nice and helpful with recommendations. read more

We wanted to try something new for lunch after our hike at Makupuu. Kono's caught our eye! There was so much variety in the menu but we finally decided on ordering the Kapahulu tacos and pork plate lunch. The plate came with the 12 hour slow roasted pulled pork which was just melt-in-your-mouth juicy. I am not usually a fan of pulled pork but this was so tasty! The tacos also came with juicy Kalua pork, which paired well with the guava bbq sauce. Overall, great tasting food! Would recommend trying it if in the area. read more

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The sliders were absolutely amazing. I don't think I would go anywhere else for Kahlúa pork great atmosphere in hospitality.

Dry pork and cold rice.. :( Got two items (pork plate and chun) Pork plate rice was cold and the pork in the plate tasted like reheated microwave garbage. I has more flavor and juice from costco pork The burrito has potatoes that were slimey and made it taste even worst. I told myself no tourist trap and i think i somehow ended up at the worst one. Overpriced garbage, i normally hate it when my food gets kissed from the microwave but please heat up the food bro read more

Kono's Northshore - Sandwiches Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

Though I really like their food eating at 5 O'clock maybe wasn't a good idea. I took my mom to eat someplace I thought she might enjoy but the Kalua Pig Plate was just clumps of dark overcooked pork with a stringy skin like piece underneath. They didn't have lettuce so the presentation looked pretty bad. Two scoops of rice with a clump of overcooked hard pieces on the plate was so disappointing as I recommended this place. To top it all off, the coffee was watered down and the cover didn't fit well which made the coffee continually spill out while transporting it. If it looked like it's picture I wouldn't have a complaint and because there was no salad maybe it could've been discounted. read more

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The food is incredible. A little pricey for what you get, but still incredible. Honestly might be some of the best barbecue pork sliders I've ever had. Cooked to perfection with a hint of sweetness. If you're in Kailua shopping, it's in a perfect location and not too far from the beach! read more

Kono's Northshore - Pork Kailua Sliders - Sandwiches Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

Ok we had the breakfast burrito! Delicious!!! High portion sizes and friendly staff! Highly recommend !!!!

Hawaiian bowl? At the price point and serving size I would expect Kalua Pig and Cabbage. Not really, .ore like pulled pork. Selling this as a Hawaiian bowl? It comes with bbq sauce,which is telling. -1 for food quality to price, -1 more for using a paint on the door handle and not putting a sign or alternative so I got paint all over mine and my childs hand. Packing up my order, I dropped a whole $16.75 bowl outside cause of tge super weird packing style so you couldnt hold all plates upright in a line. read more

Tonight I had ordered the sliders, a nachos plate and 2 milk shakes online. Upon arrival my husband was informed there were no chips so they allowed him to order something else. Which then he ordered the kalua pork plate. We opened the kalua pork plate and the rice was so hard and dry, it was inedible. The sliders that we ordered had little to no coleslaw inside. Upon drinking the milkshakes, they basically were milk because we had to wait for the new order to be made. Overall, this experience was terrible and will not recommend going there again. read more

One thing that I'm always craving is a good breakfast burrito. At Kono's they have "bombers" which come with eggs, potatoes, and a blend of shredded jack and cheddar cheese wrapped in a warm flour tortillas. These breakfast burritos are HUGE. I usually get the Chuns Bomber with kalua pig and bacon Pro Tip: Add avocado, sour cream and Jalapeño for a fully loaded Bomber. Kono's is a quick service spot, order at the counter, and wait for you order to be called. The service here is really friendly and the space has a few tables for people to eat at but I've only done takeout. There's street parking or you can try park at the shopping center across the street and walk over. read more

FOOD (Alex): I ordered an Old School sandwich with slaw on the side and add cheese. The sandwich was honestly nothing special and does not warrant anywhere near a $15 price. The pork inside the sandwich was dry and lacked any flavor. It tastes like they just shredded the pork then cooked it with no seasoning. I expected a smoky taste and tender texture, but that was nowhere to be found. The bbq sauce in the sandwich was seriously lacking and I had to go up to ask for more because i could barely taste it in the sandwich. The grilled onions were a nice touch to the sandwich and I have no complaints about that. A little more onions in the sandwich would be nicer..... The cheese and the bread of the sandwich no complaints for me both were good and do their part in the sandwich to me the meat and sauce is more important. All in all the sandwich was really mediocre especially for the price the customer pays. Also they forgot the slaw on the side. FOOD (Hayley): I got the avocado BLT, also does not warrant a $15 price tag. I was mostly biting into lettuce... There was barely any bacon or tomato. If you look at the attached photos, you'd have to zoom in a lot to see bacon and the thinly sliced tomato. The sandwich itself was okay. It was nothing special and felt like something I could easily make at home. I also got the limeade. I appreciate that it is freshly hand squeezed. However, it tasted like water with a hint of lime. It lacked the bright and tart flavor that limeade usually has. Pretty disappointed because it cost $5 for 12-16oz SERVICE: Pretty okay service. The lady that took our order wasn't particularly nice, but she wasn't rude either. We ordered at the front and then proceeded to choose our seat. Seating is also first come first serve. Right after we ordered, the lady who took our order announces to everyone else in line that it's going to be a 30 minute wait. A good amount of people left and we would've left too if we knew... When the food was finally brought to the table the lady offered to bring a cup of water even though it wasn't asked for (which is still a nice gesture), but she forgot to bring it along with the slaw which was to be put on the side. Of course I didn't care much for the slaw and cup of water, but the forgetfulness and lack of attention to detail is a reflection of poor customer service. I'd also like to mention that when asked about the menu the lady taking orders at the counter informed me that every "bomber" includes eggs in the burrito. The menu makes no mention of this detail at all and was only discovered after asking. I think the menu needs to be reworked to inform the customer of this as Some people either have allergies or don't prefer certain ingredients in their food. AMBIANCE: Overall, very nice beachy aesthetic that I'm sure tourists love. The interior of the store has many large chalk surfboards inside with nice font written in colorful chalk describing the different "customer pick" meals which is great newcomers like myself and my girlfriend who are not sure what to order. The colors of the font is poppy and stands out which is definitely a nice addition in terms of store ambiance. OVERALL: The food and drinks were disappointing for the high price point, and the service lacked the attention to detail that would justify the cost. While the atmosphere was inviting, the quality of the food simply didn't deliver. For these reasons, this experience only warrants a 2-star review. read more

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Stopped in for breakfast with a coworker and was pleasantly surprised how Ono the food is here. We ordered the breakfast burritos (I ordered the Chun) and it was moist, filled with kalua pig, eggs, potatoes and it was huge! Couldn't finish the entire burrito... Saved the leftovers for lunch. The staff is super friendly and have us a kamaiina discount which was greatly appreciated! We will definitely be going back again! Highly recommend this place. read more

Another place in Kailua that I really enjoyed! Kono's is on Merchant's row by the old bowling alley, and it has a cute pig motif for their decorations. My guess is that this is because they have numerous plates to choose from that feature Kalua pork--and these dishes are probably their flagship offerings). I could be wrong, and perhaps they just like pigs...either way, It's got a fun energy and vibe, and their logo (a pig on a surfboard) is one of the coolest I have ever seen. Love it! I am not sure if the strategy of asking food-service staff for their opinions on their favorites is a good game plan (as it is sometimes awkward to force someone to suggest something to a stranger when they have no idea of what you might like). But doing this has not failed me yet, as I have discovered some really memorable and enjoyable dishes in doing so. So anyway... I asked the guy who happened to be working the front counter what his favorite dishes were and he immediately, without hesitation, suggested the queen's breakfast burrito (*He also listed out a few other menu items, but as he described the other selections, I lost my focus on what he was saying and kinda knew that it was going to be that royal breakfast burrito for me.) All items on the menu are served all day, by they way. This sizable burrito is stuffed with chorizo, scrambled eggs, some bacon, a respectable amount of diced and fried potato cubes. It also has a mild cheddar cheese and all of these are wrapped in a fresh flour tortilla. It is partnered with a, "side-serving-size-of-salsa" (*woah, a little alliteration there--say that 3 times fast!) This is done so that you can add as much or as little as you want. (Oops, I just disrespected the intelligence of the reader, as that statement about why they serve salsa on the side is a bit obvious. Sorry). I was "starving" (*well, not really "starving", but you know what I mean)...so as soon as I sat down at one of the place's cute tables, I chomped into the burrito--feasting on its innards like a feral pig--not slowing down to add the salsa yet. I had been warned that the chorizo had a bit of a spicy zing--*but historically in Hawaii, warnings of things being, "a bit spicy, bradah" were met with food that probably would get a rank of 1 or 2 on the sconville heat scale (*about equal to a bell pepper with catchup on top). So when I bit in, I was surprised to find that it actually did truly have a bit of a "bite'. Yum. As an aside: My personal perception over the years is that locals in Hawaii seem to be sneaking up that sconville scale as to what they want in spiciness. I could be way off, but both family and friends who live here all the time (I'm a part timer) often were put-off by the heat of what I thought was really mild spices. *Just an observation. Back to the burrito....This Queens burrito was already revealing itself to be a really good and satisfying bit of chow. But once I slowed down and added a little salsa topping to each bite, the burrito went to another level. (cue sound of angels singing, or maybe I should describe it with the celebratory war chant that I've heard a few times made by locals on this trip...."Chee hoo!" Or is it, "Chaa hoo!"?). Regardless, that burrito was, "guh--ude!" Oh, shoot. Again, I have disrespected the intelligence of the reader, as it is obvious that adding a mixture of onions, chopped tomatoes, jalapeños, and cilantro to a dish is going to enhance flavors exponentially--and it did. With each bite my eyes kinda rolled back in my head in a face that might be described as, "orgasm-face like". Thankfully, as it was getting close to closing time, there were not too many diners left in the place--as that sounds almost creepy. But remember, I had not eaten since breakfast time and it was late afternoon. Each bite resulted in my brain firing off loads of serotonin and dopamine, and endorphins. I think this would still be happening if I had had midday meal, but my face would have been more chill. I originally gave the place a 4 star rating (but, only because I noticed that I almost always give 5's, and was concerned that my, "culinary street cred" would soon come into question. Astute readers who peruse reviews on yelp would soon discount anything I said. I was concerned that they would think, "Oh, this guy would probably give "dining with feral pigs at a knocked over trash can" 4.5 stars. But in fairness to Kono's, it falls into the category of a place that I will bring visiting friends and relatives when they come to Kailua--and it more than fits the needs of what one would hope for when looking for a quick bite in an adorable little town....so the 5 is well-deserved. This, incidentally, was not my first visit and I have tried a few other samplings from the menu. I liked them all. read more

Kono's Northshore - If you catch and kill your own feral pig, you get a free side of macaroni. (I'm Kidding!) *These guys were on the Pali golf course. - Sandwiches Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

Within a few days of posting my review, the VP of Konos reached out and humbly apologized for our experience and wanted to make things right. Although I refused his offer to refund our meal (as we did eat the burrito), he basically insisted and gave me a full refund anyway and vowed it would never happen again. He took full ownership of the situation and didn't try to sugarcoat it. My wife and I were very impressed by Konos and the effort they made to remedy our experience. We have always loved our Konos Bomber Burtitos and look forward to having one again the next time we visit. I must never forget that we ALL can have a bad day. read more

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Really great and tasty food. Got the sprout bagel and added red onions to it, yummy. Also have had their wraps before and it has LOTS of meat. Good stop before or after beach, or need a snack! read more

Kono's Northshore - Sprout bagel - Sandwiches Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

Flavor is good, and pork is tender. Pork plate for $14.50 is overpriced for the amount that they give and a 35 minute wait time to load a box with some pork and rice when it was not busy is pretty slow. Guava juice tastes fresh as I can actually smell the fruit and it doesn't taste like any added sugars in there. read more

Kono's Northshore - Sandwiches Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

Amazing custom service from Ryan at the front. She was really helpful and energetic. Definitely check this place out great food. read more

Kono's Northshore - Sandwiches Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

Perfect post swim bite! Loved the Kalua Pig Nachos. The staff were friendly and the food came out at a decent time. Right by Lanakai beach. Found parking around the back. Will make this a must stop when I visit the island again. read more

Kono's Northshore - Kalua Pig Nachos - Sandwiches Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

I came to Kono's for lunch and it was awesome! I don't usually write reviews for a sandwich but this one deserves a standing ovation!! I ordered the turkey avocado and was blown away by the freshness. You can tell they use high quality bread, the crust was wonderfully crisp while the inside stayed soft and airy. The avocado was perfectly ripe, and they paired it with such a generous portion of turkey!! It's rare to find a place that treats a simple classic with so much respect! Thank you also for the great customer service from Zac and his staff. Definitely my new go-to spot! read more

Biscuits and gravy is delicious! I was grossed out by the eggs I asked how the eggs were cooked. They use liquid pasteurized egg and has additives for longer shelf life. I'll come back for other items, but dodge the eggs. read more

Kono's Northshore - Pasteurized liquid Eggs - Sandwiches Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

Konos used to be one of my favorite spots to grind in Kailua and normally I get their burritos which are good but this time I went with their 3 kalua sliders for $15. BIG mistake. Buyer be warned, my 8 year old wouldn't even get filled up with the tiny amount of meat they put in these things. Totally pathetic. Honestly they should be embarrassed to serve this to anyone. read more

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