I'm so grateful for this place! Great atmosphere with high end food, snacks and drinks. The people who work here are the BEST!! An extra shout out to Quoya and Alex in the deli who are always so friendly, engaging, and helpful! They bring a spirit of true service to every interaction. Thank you Kuau store. My stay on the north shore would not be the same without you here. read more

I stopped in on the way back to the house and was pleasantly surprised. What looks like dinky store from the street, has a deli, wine, snack and souvenirs section. Cute store, lots of surprises around every aisle, and super friendly staff. read more

I fell in love with the spot. I would recommend it 1000x over to anyone. I would highly recommended the pulled pork breakfast burrito. read more

They do sell out of the poke. Poke was good, perfect for a light lunch. It's a cute market with lots of different foods, desserts, sandwiches, and other helpful items! Has their own parking lot too. Service is very friendly! read more

Kuau Store - Grocery Near Me - Paia, Hawaii

Da best for local and homemade eats, including their daily poke (spicy, furikake, and shoyu). The woman working behind the counter can develop a little more patience, especially with the tourists who were in front of me in line, but otherwise all good. read more

It's a really cute little convenience food store, right on the Hana Highway, but parking can be a little awkward, as you sometimes have to back out onto the highway. They carry a lot of nice things, including organic and gluten-free options and locally made items. They have a wonderful deli offering fresh made poke, salads, sandwiches and plate lunches to go. Prices are high, but you get good service and a nice variety of top quality items. They also offer branded merchandise. It's pretty much the last food stop before you get to the Jaws Country Store in Haiku, if you're driving out towards Hana. read more

Great Poke and general stuff. Walking distance from beach by Mama's Fish House. Fresh fruit, cookies, sandwiches, beer, wine!! read more

Kuau Store - Poke - Grocery Near Me - Paia, Hawaii

Wow I just went at 5 :45 pm Thursday 17 of April . Everything was good bought a few items and went to pay and my bill was 23.47 I know I looked at it twice . I gave the old chubby blonde hair lady 25 even and I was expecting my change back. But only gave me a dime. So I said oh I'm still waiting for my change and she said to me it was 25 and I said can't be cause if it was why give me back a dime . So in other words she just takes my change for her tip wth !!?? Thats stealing is that how you guys run your establishment .. lieing and taking peoples change shame on you guys or should say that chubby old blonde lady she should be fired cause i also run a business of my own and i would fire her if she was do that at my company .. i dont promote liers and thiefs . Sorry the bad reveiw and just letting you know im a writer and owner of a magazine and i putting this. But not mentioning your stire name but will say location .. read more

There was very fresh tuna at this store and they grudgingly agreed to give us some extra rice! Cute little shop but they don't have any bathrooms. read more

We stayed just about a block from this store. It has nearly everything you need for your stay or your trip to Hana. For a small place, it is well thought out, is organized, friendly, and even have a table inside and tables outside if you want to hang out. We tried their mixed plate lunch with kahlua pork and BBQ chicken, two scoops of rice (choice of brown or white) and a 1/2 pint container of their fiddle head fern salad. Fiddlehead fern salad is a Hawaii specialty. The Kuau Store version consists of young fiddlehead fern shoots and tender stalks, thin sliced onion, and tomato chunks in a light vinaigrette. I have hear of it, but being about to try it is a real treat. It's light crunchy and delicious. Give it a try! Their other prepared salads also looked very good. The plate lunch cost about $10 and was enough for two meals. The pork and chicken were both good and the convenience of having a place like this near our rental was a boon. Those who stay in the area know what traffic is like around Paia. Not having to deal with Paia traffic and parking to get dinner was so nice. The Kuau Store also has a good sized section of wine and beer. They also make their own poke and tend to carry at least three kinds (shoyu, spicy mayo, and furikake). For those looking to get lunch to go, they make fine sandwiches and have plenty of snacks. On our way to the airport for our early morning flight, we were able to pick up breakfast and lunch sandwiches to go for the flight. The staff are very friendly and helpful. We were so glad they open at 6:30 am! read more

Made a pit stop at Kuau Store before our road trip to Hana. Located just right along Hana HWY, in the picturesque town of Paia. This grocery store might be small but they have great selection with excellent qualities and prices. We stocked up on water, coffee and food needed for our trip. I got a bowl of their spicy ahi poke ($11), it was delicious and nutrients packed poke bowl to kick-off the day in a good mood. Tips: they open at 6:30 am & no restroom on site. read more

Kuau Store - Spicy ahi poke, delicious! - Grocery Near Me - Paia, Hawaii

This little local poke store in Paia is the best on Maui. The poke are fresh and of exceptional value. It is about 30% less than the other one we went in the Kaanapali area. Taste was great too. Perfect for a lunch stop on your way to visit that side of the island. read more

Fantastic little store. Amazing food and terrific atmosphere. Our Road to Hana guide (Kai from PrimoVip -high recommend) stopped here first thing before we embarked on our journey. We picked up breakfast and great coffee. The food was fresh and it was a great selection of local ingredients and options. Honestly we could have spent 10x more money buying up all the local sandwiches and fruits/vegetables. It all looked so appealing and fresh. Our party got an assortment of breakfast sandwiches and parfaits. This was a perfect little stop before our long drive down to Hana. I wouldn't hesitate for a second to stop here again on our next trip! read more

Quyoa had on point service when I got my coffee this morning. All the cashiers are THE BOMB. So friendly. So kind. Consistently. The merchandise is top notch. I go here a couple times a day typically, after a long day of work and before I start my morning. For snacks, coffee and smiles. So appreciate. Mahalo!! read more

What wonderful mini mart on our way to Hana. They have delicious food, drinks, smoothies and lunch. We stopped here for breakfast & lunch. Everything was super fresh and delicious. They have many organic products and other high end beverages, snacks, and food. Prices were not bad at all. Will definitely visit again if in Maui. The staff was super friendly too. read more

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Did finished a hike and needed to replenish some calories. Chicken avocado pesto penne and fern salad were really good!!!! Poke taste really fresh! Abbey and company were very friendly to us main landers. Mahalo! read more

Kuau Store - Fern salad - Grocery Near Me - Paia, Hawaii

Love the store! Was welcomed when i came in and the aloha was definitely all around. There are so many healthy food choices and snacks ive never seen before. absolutely love the store and the workers! read more

Yummy food, great snacks for beach day! Always hope to go when Quoya is working as she has amazing customer service & makes the best vanilla lattes!! read more

Long line; WORTH the SHORT wait love the variety available in the entire store - from staples to coffee and a great deli - to a great selection of merchandise. read more

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Great little deli store to pick up your essentials on the way to Hana! It is a little pricey but comparable to other smaller stores in the area. Staff was very friendly and the food options were vast. read more

Kuau Store is located along Hana Highway, and was mentioned in a few Maui guides when we were researching the Road to Hana. There's limited street parking in front, and additional parking on the side street of the store. We stopped here to pick up a few snacks for the road: panini, poke, and chips. The peppered turkey was good, but poke was just okay. I didn't appreciate that they gave me mostly sauce, and barely any poke. Definitely felt ripped off, but I guess the poke wasn't that good anyways? ‍ Skip this place on the way to Hana, there's other stores that have better box lunches. read more

Kuau Store - Poke - Grocery Near Me - Paia, Hawaii

Last minute stop on our way home from a day at Twin Falls. We were not disappointed. While we initially stopped to admire all the classic boards that lined the parking lot outside. We decided to go inside the store, sure glad we did. We stocked up on some amazing local snacks as well as coffee. Everything we had was flavorful and priced right. The staff was warm and welcoming. We will definitely be back when we return to the island. read more

We stumbled upon this place after the beach. Best poke we had on the island! I would definitely go back read more

Kuau Store - a container of rice, beans, and a can of beer - Grocery Near Me - Paia, Hawaii

Try their fresh baked Prasad bread! They get it on Tuesdays. Also awesome: their wine selection! Go to grindz: their ahi poke, pastrami panini, seaweed salad, and banana bread! read more

Stopped here on our road to Hana. We ordered poke to go. We had a cooler and just for tortilla chips to have it on one of the beaches. You guys! Seriously the best poke i had on this Maui trip! We had so much poke around Lahaina area. It was all amazing, but this had to be my favorite. They had 3 options for poke. They were all delicious. They also have great snacks and other healthy options for your road trip. Not to mention they had a nice cooler to go for $25. I would have bought it if it wasn't that I had already rented one for the week. Can't wait to come back here. I plan on spending some time i paia next time. read more

Stopped here for a quick lunch while on the road to Hana. Didn't imagine it to have such quality-tasting poke. My only complaint is that I wish they provided bigger portions. Nevertheless, thought the poke I ordered was very fresh and tasty. read more

Kuau Store - Grocery Near Me - Paia, Hawaii

One stop shop to stock up before your road trip to Hana. We purchased a sandwich, a chicken wrap, banana bread, and some breakfast sandwiches before our trek. Just FYI, they do NOT have poke ready early in the morning. Another pro-tip, if you're doing the road to Hana, don't feel obligated to get the banana bread here. For the best banana bread, go to Aunt Sandy's at Ke'ane! read more

After researching best stops on the way to Hana, this store came up. It was suggested that we stop by as our first stop to get some snacks/lunch. We got here pretty early, so poke was not available :( However, you can get a variety of breakfast sandwiches, which were pretty delicious. They sell a variety of snacks and drinks too. Also, don't feel like you have to stock up on a ton of food if this is you're making your way to Hana. There are actually plenty of stops that sell food on the road. read more

Thank you Naomi for making the most beautiful, delicious latte ever! This store is the best. read more

Kuau Store - Incredible latte - Grocery Near Me - Paia, Hawaii

Super easy place to pick up food on the way to Hana. Clean store with a good selection. Easy parking out front. Recommended! read more

Kuau Store - Sandwiches! - Grocery Near Me - Paia, Hawaii

The breakfast and lunch sandwiches here are great. I've had many of them and they have all been consistently good. What isn't consistent is the register clerk. It is hit or miss there and today was a miss. My "thank you" was met with silence and the woman clerk wasn't that cheery to begin with. The woman making the sandwiches was polite and happy. The bakery items, in my experience, have been good. They aren't spectacular but they are good. What needs some improvement is their driveway. You will mess up the bottom of your vehicle right quick with the enormous potholes and crevices in the asphalt. In general, the sandwich quality carries the day. No alohā from the counter at times. They should work on that. read more

Cute local Paia village store that really wants to come across as a local cool spot and it does a good job of it except for one thing: pricing. Price gauging and greed at it's finest; example, half and half Organic Valley milk, $5.99 vs. Whole Foods $3.60, really Kuau? Do you think that people don't notice? I really wanted to like this place and support local business but c'mon! read more

A great store with really good food just south of Paia on the Hana Highway. Stop in and you won't be disappointed.

It was the ultimate stop before or after a day's adventures. They had outstanding snacks ready to go - from kombucha, chia seed bowls, veggies and dip, fresh cut fruit, hummus, fresh mason jar juice to cookies, fresh made poke, smoothies, or sandwiches. The staff was extraordinarily friendly. They helped me fuel pre-hike and they recommended and made us sandwiches to take with us to the airport for the long 5.5 hour flight to the mainland. It's a happy place with options for everyone - everything from booze and desserts to healthy snacks and meals to go. It truly has the ALOHA Spirit. read more

Some of my favorite smoothies in island -- sometimes I'll get the passion fruit with a dash of coconut milk. Amazing poke and the sandwiches are delicious! Enjoy this local gem of a spot! read more

Great place to stop on the before going on the road to Hana or coming back from it. Good poke, salad, coffee, and sandwich variety. Friendly workers read more

This place is the bomb! On a recent work trip to Maui I was so excited to discover this gem just moments away from my accommodation. Everything I purchased there was delicious, clean and healthy food. The deli is incredible, the coffee is great and the poke bowls were some of the better ones during my time there! Only wishing I had a store like this close to where I live. Can't wait to come back read more

A quaint one-stop store where you can buy essentials for your Road to Hana trip! One of the only convenient places before the rough drive. Has cafe style foods like sandwiches salads etc., smoothies, caffeinated beverages, and random stuff you would find at a convenience food. I ordered a panini, a cold brew, and a "live water". read more

Kuau Store - Live water - Grocery Near Me - Paia, Hawaii

omg the macadamia pesto is the best pesto i've ever had! A++. it's just amazing.. the furikake poke gets a B and the apple spinach salad an A.. i don't know if they bake the cookies but the chocolate macnut and raisin choco chip were both soft, chewy and yum! the store is well planned out and everything is accessible..it's my new favorite store to shop at.. read more

Yesterday was the first time I stopped by and got something from the deli, usually I just go in for a water or some other drink. I was very pleased with what I ordered. I got the avocado bacon panini, it was very good and pretty filling. A bit more cost wise than I usually get for a sandwich, but the quality was worth the price. The cheesy-ness was balanced by the avocado and was not mushy. A definite winner. read more

Kuau Store - Grocery Near Me - Paia, Hawaii