This is our first time to Hawaii and we've been looking for local eateries. After some searching, Lilikoi Kitchen seemed like a great spot for breakfast and beyond. Upon entering, we were instantly greeted. Everyone was super nice and you could feel their warmth radiating. This continued through the entire visit. Before we even knew what the food would be like, we already felt "this is it", validating our decision to eat here. Nelly (if I recall correctly), was our server and she was so kind and attentive! I ordered the LK Signature Pancake plate with macadamia nut and vegetarian breakfast sausage. My wife ordered the same plate, but with lilikoi drizzle on the pancakes and Portuguese sausage. For our side, we ordered garlic tots. WOW. The food was incredible. Tots were perfectly crispy. Pancakes were massive, moist, and fluffy with a generous slathering of cream sauce and macadamia nuts. Seriously, there was no part of the pancakes that wasn't covered. It was an incredible sight to behold and even more incredible to eat! The eggs and sausage were also cooked to perfection. Hat's off to chef Hoku! The icing on the [pan]cake was the ambiance. It had a great vibe and the decor was simple, modern, and welcoming. Overall, this was a great experience and we're so grateful to have stopped by. My wife and I had a great time and highly recommend Lilikoi Kitchen. Whether you're new to Hawaii or a local, it needs to be on your list of eateries. Delicious! 美味しい！ 好吃！ read more

A takeout or dine-in local fusion spot. I really wanted to like this place as the menu had a great variety of local items. But a lot of other factors brought the score down. I wanted to dine in, so I sat down and the waitress pointed to the QR code on the table (as if to order online). So I scanned the QR code, ordered, and waited. There was only one other party dining in. After 20 minutes, I went to the counter and asked if my food was ready (online it said "ready for pickup"). The waitress said my order wasn't in the system. I told her I ordered and paid on the link and she asked for my name and said, "oh, it's here but it's to-go." She said that the QR code was wrong, it went to takeout orders, gave me the bag and said, "Oh well." I said that I wanted to dine in, she replied, "You can still eat here," but didn't offer to put my food on a plate or give me utensils (which weren't in the bag). She didn't smile or apologize and I felt awkward so I left with my food. The food was decent, I just wish the service was better. It made me feel sad and unwelcome. Also, the closest bathrooms are in Down to Earth in the next building. read more

The food was delicious, but the "service" was abysmal. They never brought one item from our order, and another item was brought -after repeated requests- more than 1.25 hours into the meal. A meal that took nearly an hour to be delivered in the first place, which consisted of 2 sandwiches and 2 quesadillas. When we asked politely for more water, she responded, "later," which seemingly meant no be we never received any. And when we asked for forks with which to eat the salad, she rudely responded, "when I get to it." Again, the food was delicious. But I won't be going back due to the wait time, which was more than 30 minutes longer than they indicated and the rude, not just distracted (and certainly not that busy as food was coming out at a snail's pace), service. read more

Staff was incredibly friendly and showed true aloha, that's so rare to find anymore. Shows passion for what they're doing. But that avocado toast!! The best avocado toast I've ever had A lot of other avocado toasts I've had skimp on the ingredients, or leave something to be desired. But Lilikoi Kitchen's ingredients looked fresh and high quality, 2 eggs instead of 1, chili oil on top was a nice touch, had tomatoes, arugula, and mayo and the toast was very hearty... I've had some really sad AT's before but this one was perfection Felt healthy and filling. Was legitimately sad when it was gone Please go support them and share the aloha! read more

Lilikoi Kitchen - PERFECT Avocado Toast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

I'm sorry I really wanted to love this place. Our server was so nice and very attentive. A+ there. Ordering using the app and being able to use Apple Pay another plus! But the food ... 1. I ordered lilikoi pancakes and they brought out Mac nut, when I pointed this out the server took it in the back, the chef just put on some lilikoi syrup on and sent it right back. So I don't think the order was correct. 2. The pancakes were horrible, thick and dense and not edible :/ the portion is large, 3 big pancakes but it's so dry it's just not a good dish. 3. Tater tots, they were cold and the seasoning was way too salty/garlicy - we ate 2 and even tried one from the bottom in case the seasoning was too much on the top but to no avail 4. We also ordered the avo toast and two lattes Which were both ok. read more

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What a find in Kailua!! We had to drop my daughter off to handout with some friends at one of their houses in Kailua. Since we're never in the area we decided to grab lunch while we were there. Found Lilikoi Kitchen on Yelp and reviewers definitely steered us in the right direction. Lots of parking in the area and many shops around it as well. We walked in to this cute shop and noticed that there's a self kiosk to order but the lady did tell us she could take our order as well but there were a table scan that'll allow us to order from table and there's pictures. We decided to do go with that option since we wanted to see what we were ordering. She brought us waters and utensils before we even ordered and asked if we had questions. The place wasn't crazy busy but it was before the lunch rush for sure. There were people walking in to pick up orders to go. I got the turkey BLTA panini and my husband got the pastrami sandwich with a side of garlic fries. Our sandwiches came with a side salad and it was amazing and a great addition to our meal. Our youngest had an acai bowl and absolutely demolished it. Safe to say this was by far one of our favorite places we've tried in a while. I'd happily drive back to try everything on the menu!! read more

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Tons of free parking. The food was so good I'm surprised it was empty when we went. The presentation was gorgeous as well. They give you options on ordering, scan a QR code at the table, there's a kiosk at the counter or you can order with the cashier. The bacon avocado toast was superb. The kids loved the waffles and pancakes. I did have the garlic parm fries and it was kinda salty. It is kinda pricey for breakfast/brunch food tho but I mean with rising prices everywhere I guess it's standard. Def will go back! read more

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Nice lunch spot in Kailua. It's located in a small strip of shops, next to Teddy's Burgers. There's some parking right in front but can get tight. However there's more parking close by. Ordering is done by QR code/toast tab or if you want you can order at the counter. Food came out pretty fast. We had the caprese panino $18 which came with a bit of salad. We shared the panino but it can easily 1 person. It was nice and light with the fresh mozzarella, tomato, arugula with balsamic vinegar and pesto mayo. The bread was nice and crispy. Loved the fried tater tots ($8)- they were crispy without being greasy. Our friends really like the cubano panino $18. Came out nice and hot with nicely toasted bread. The ham and beef was a nice combination. If panini or sandwiches aren't your thing, the menu offers other items like salads, quesadilla, shrimp, curry plates. I saw that there's a pretty good selection of breakfast items for breakfast/brunch. Good place for lunch! read more

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First time at Lilikoi Kitchen. We went for a late lunch/early dinner and the restaurant was packed. The restaurant overall isn't that big. You can order from the cash register or QR code on the table and pay online. It took about 30-40 minutes to get our food. But everything came out hot and fresh. The portions are huge so it's good to share. read more

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Anything with the name Likikoi has to be good right? Walking into this spot and the place felt nice. Decent about of tables available. You can order via QR or use the screen in front to order. Super easy. The folks working greeted us and were super nice. We ordered 3 plates of food and lilikoi mango lemonade that was good but not worth 7$. The food took 35 mins. 35!!!!!! Why?? That was a pretty terrible wait time when you're starving. Lots of carry out orders it seemed. The food once we got it was ok. Nothing to write home about. I felt the quantity of food didn't match the price. It was mid. Would I go back? Yes, but I'll not eat in. I'd order to go because I'm NOT waiting that long again. Everyone around us also waited a long time and some of their food was free due to the wait. Oh well. read more

We came here for brunch yesterday. It's our first time here. The portion of our meals were big. The food tasted good, and the worker was quick and friendly. It wasn't too busy but there was a good amount of people coming in and out. Service was quick and place was clean. We would come back when we are on this side of the island. read more

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Late lunch in Kailua, O'ahu, Hawai'i... Lilikoi Kitchen was bookmarked so long ago that I don't remember how I heard about this cafe! Townies (Honolulu residents) usually dislike driving over the Pali, so I asked my friend, Donna, to go with me. She's so amicable! =) Thanks, Donna! Outside, there's free, shared parking next to Jamba Juice. Inside, it's cozy and quaint! Customers can order at the counter, order via QR code at the table, or order at the kiosk. I ordered Garlic Shrimp Plate that included rice, macaroni salad, and green salad. The garlic shrimp had an unusual breading that seemed starchy or undercooked - but I ate them all becausethe shrimp (unshelled) were plump and fresh. I liked the green salad a lot! It had a tangy lilikoi dressing! I was so full from the Garlic parmesan fries (really good) that I took the rice and macaroni salad home. Donna shared the Duck Fat fried rice - very rich and tasty! Thank you! When I return, I would order something else on the menu! Service was helpful and polite! read more

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I had been to this restaurant once before when they first opened, but didn't get a chance to write a review. I happened to be in the Kailua area again and decided to stop by for breakfast. They're located in a small shopping center across from the Kailua post office and next door to Teddy's Burgers & Tori Richard. Free parking is available in the shared lot, although somewhat limited. The hours on their door say they open at 9am. I waited outside for 5-10 min past 9am (in the cold windy & rainy weather), and finally they opened. Basically you order at the counter and they bring your food to you, although you can also order via kiosk, online or QR code. I was craving mac nut pancakes, so I ordered their LK Signature Pancake Plate for $18.99. It also comes with eggs & protein. I requested my eggs sunny and asked if they had Portuguese sausage. The employee at the counter said yes, so I ordered that as my protein. When the employee brought my food to me, I noticed that the sausage was a breakfast sausage patty and not Portuguese sausage. When I pointed that out to her, she said, "no, this is Portuguese sausage". I took a bite and it was definitely not Portuguese sausage. Regarding the pancakes, it was a generous portion but they were too doughy and dense, as opposed to fluffy and light. The mac nut sauce was good though. read more

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This little kitchen packed in some delicious flavor. This location was poppin at lunch time. We ordered at the table with the QR code. The serving sizes were very large! You will not leave here hungry ! The turkey BLTA pannani was a great combination of flavors . The side salad had a light fruity dressing. The fries were super crispy - cooked to perfection. Everything was great. It took a little bit for the food to come out probably 15-20 min but the place was packed when we got there. read more

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Came to lunch with my friend and had the best time. The food was amazing and Laura and Teri were so nice and welcoming. We are definitely making this our lunch spot. read more

This place is amazing. Food is super good. Service was good too mahalo spirit is in da house. Ambiance was cool too. Not too big. Not too small. Comfy seats. read more

Lilikoi Kitchen - Pastramis Wagyu beef was soooooo good. Fries too. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

What a great breakfast spot in Kailua! The lilikoi pancakes were incredible -- light, flavorful, and not too sweet. The service was wonderful as well. We'll definitely be back the next time we're on the windward side. read more

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Fantastic food and service! We got the blueberry French toast, duck fat rice, Cuban, avocado toast, and another sandwich which I'm drawing a blank on, but everyone's food was amazing! read more

I have eaten here on numerous occasions and the food and service has been excellent. However, I did notice the portions slightly smaller, yet still satisfying. read more

Good food! They have good portions, so We all left with our bellies filled. I actually liked the order yourself feature. The server was attentive and kind. The worst part about this place, however, are the chairs! It is clearly meant to be a "crowd control" piece--as it doesn't allow for comfort. I'm not skinny mini, but I'm not gigantic either and those chairs were so uncomfortable! lol it's clear they want you to eat, and leave right away. Parking easy. No bathrooms. read more

There were 6 of us that went and we each got different things. Everything tasted amazing! The presentation of the food was amazing and the food came out hot not warm as if it was sitting under a warmer, it was hot! Plated and immediately brought out to us! The music that was playing brought such good vibes making the atmosphere inviting and comfortable! Definitely 10/10 recommend! read more

The check in and seating aspect of this bistro is the challenge. I'm sure if you've been here before things will go a little smoother You can order on your phone at your table. You can also go to the counter and order on their touch screen. If you are planning on lunch, make sure that arrive a little earlier so you can get a table! Popular place! The food was hot and fresh, and very delicious. Other than the tightness of the place it is worth the hassle. Love to give it five stars but the seating and ordering process bring that down to three. read more

UPDATE: I originally left a lower review after a very disappointing experience with a rude employee. However, I want to update it because the owner personally reached out to me after reading my review, and I was genuinely impressed by how she handled the situation. While my original concerns were very real, the way they were addressed made all the difference. She called me, listened to my concerns, and never once made me feel dismissed. She was kind, understanding, and took the time to hear me out. While my original experience was frustrating, the owner showed a true level of aloha, professionalism, and customer care that completely changed my impression. When I mentioned that my favorite item on the menu was the was the Blueberry French Toast, she generously offered to treat me to one on my next visit, which was incredibly thoughtful but, more importantly, made me feel heard and valued as a customer. Mistakes and bad interactions can happen anywhere. What matters is how a business responds, and I truly appreciate the effort the owner made to address my concerns and make things right. Her kindness, accountability, and genuine willingness to listen meant a lot. Because of the way this was handled, I will absolutely be giving them another chance. The owner demonstrated the kind of aloha and commitment to her customers that is becoming increasingly rare, and I truly appreciate the time she took to personally reach out and turn a negative experience into a positive one. Thank you for listening and for showing that customer feedback matters. read more

Lilikoi Kitchen - Braised Beef & Cheddar Panini - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

It was our first time here so we didn't know what to expect. We picked up dinner here. They had delicious desserts and it was surprisingly slow for dinner. Locally owned which is unusual for Kailua. Don't let this place slip away! It's not just for breakfast read more

I stopped by here yesterday afternoon with my father for lunch. We had been on Kailua Beach that morning and when it was time for lunch I fired up Yelp. After looking through a couple of places I ultimately found Lilikoi Kitchen. This restaurant sits in a strip mall in Kailua and the inside can seat around 30 people. At the back of the restaurant is where you order and they have a touchscreen where you can do it without interacting with anyone. For lunch on this day I ultimately went with the Lilikoi chicken farm salad while my dad went with the LK's fish sandwich. The menu described my meal as mixed greens, tomato, cucumbers, shaved carrots, house torn croutons, lilikoi vinaigrette, and griddled chicken, and my dad's as sriracha aioli, pickled cucumber, American cheese, spring mix, and a brioche roll. While I normally don't order a salad out, I am glad that I did here. My chicken ended up being cooked nicely and I liked the flavor of the spices on it. All of the vegetables felt fresh and I appreciated having something healthy and green, which I often find difficult to get in Hawaii. The croutons added a nice texture to the salad and I absolutely loved the dressing. It was creamy with a good lilikoi flavor without being overly punchy or sweet. If I had one complaint it would be that I wish my salad had been dressed with more of it. My father also enjoyed his fish sandwich and liked the greens that came on his plate as well. The bottom line for me is that I would head back here again in the future. Both my dad and I enjoyed our meals and I like that it was filling but still felt healthy. read more

Lilikoi Kitchen - LK's LK's Fish Sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

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Cute place in Kailua we had the macadamia pancakes with 2 eggs and plant based sausage. 2 huge pancakes covered in sauce and Mac nuts. Forgot to take pictures of our teas with a dash of milk. Perfect meal for 2 staff friendly ambiance cozy read more

Lilikoi Kitchen - LK Signature Pancake Plate - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

Been here a few times... Chill local spot. Good selection of sandwiches, etc. Self order process works great. Service is ok. That lilikoi dressing is very good goes well with anything! We've had a few of their sandwiches and some quesadillas - all we're good. Acai bowls are pretty good as well. We sometimes get it for dessert. The ice cream mixed in is a nice touch. read more

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Lilikoi Kitchen is definitely a popular spot, but we got lucky and were able to grab a table right away on a Wednesday morning. The food and service were both excellent. We ordered the Bacon Avocado Toast, Turkey BLTA Panini, and the Luxe Breakfast Burrito, and everything was fresh, flavorful, and generously portioned. If you have a big appetite, I highly recommend the Luxe Breakfast Burrito. It's huge--I couldn't even finish it! The Bacon Avocado Toast was also much larger than expected and definitely required a knife and fork to eat. Both dishes came with tater tots that were perfectly crispy without being greasy, which was a nice bonus. The Turkey BLTA Panini was also delicious, with great flavor and a satisfying crunch from the toasted bread. Overall, we had a great breakfast experience. Between the generous portions, tasty food, crispy tater tots, and friendly service, it's easy to see why Lilikoi Kitchen stays busy. We'll definitely be back! read more

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SO ONO!! Everything we had 100/10. Service was excellent wait time for food was not long at all. EVERYTHING was EXCELLENT!! Very relaxing and welcoming place. We had the Macnut crusted fresh catch, bacon avocado toast and berry waffles. Everything was fresh and tasted so ono! They we're also very accommodating. We asked for waffles past the cut off time and they we're still willing to make it. The Macnut crusted fresh catch is a MUST TRY! read more

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Love love love Lilikoi Kitchen, from day one at their previous location too. The food, just keeps getting better and better! At this location on Kailua Road, there's much more seating available inside, with both bench and chair seating. It's self-ordering, in that you walk up to the front counter to place your order, get a ticket number and the server brings it out to you. Or you can sit at a table, use the QR code to order, and they'll bring the food out to you as well. If you're having difficulty with either, a server would also gladly help answer any questions or ring you up on their end. Just have a little patience as it seems there's only 1-2 people out front with the remainder staff members cranking out the food in the back. Comfort food at its finest. The garlic shrimp plate that I ordered was very filling with creamy, buttery, garlic shrimp on top a bed of rice, next to a big serving of mac salad with a side salad topped with their signature lilikoi dressing. A little messy when peeling off the shrimp shells, but the trick is to use one hand to do that, and your fork as a tool with the other, so that you're not getting both of your hands dirty, unless you like that kind of thing, then go for it! All in all, there's parking located directly in front of their shop, but also along the side by Down to Earth if you don't mind walking a little further. Will definitely be back to try other items on the menu! read more

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Met some girlfriends for breakfast here one morning. I had the baked blueberry french toast and it was amazing!! Since then I've ordered take out for my family and we love the duck fat fried rice loco moco! It is so delicious and filling! The fried rice is so ono and the burger is substantial! My son loves the bacon mushroom herbed chicken plate with mashed potatoes! We are always happy with the food! read more

VERY IMPRESSED! Came to Lilikoi Kitchen expecting a simple meal, but what we got was a flavor experience. The eatery is unassuming; simple and casual. You can order at the counter, via QR code at your table (Toast app) or via a touch screen. We ordered the wagyu pastrami melt and the shrimp curry. Both were enormous! The sandwich came in two giant halves paired with half a plate of mixed greens drizzled with a lilikoi dressing so good I could drink it. The shrimp curry plate came with lots of shrimp, rice and a very well-made mac salad. As someone who can eat a lot, I'm always a bit surprised when I need a box to take food home. Of course, the most important aspect of a restaurant is how good the food is. Both dishes were made with care and tasted great. Service was friendly as well. Only downside is there's no restroom in the restaurant (my hands were not the most pristine after that delicious pastrami melt). Overall, Lilikoi Kitchen is great, and I would return without question. read more

Lilikoi Kitchen - Wagyu pastrami melt and shrimp curry - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

the lilikoi sauce on the pancakes was very good. i think it may have been because of Hurricane LaLa, the service was very slow... we probably waited around 90minutes after we ordered or food. I hope it's better when the conditions are normal.... read more

We got the avocado toast, açaí bowl, breakfast burrito, and macadamia nut pancakes. EVERYTHING was delicious. The gal behind the counter was so kind and attentive! read more

Very different menu. Service was good. Nothing very basic breakfast. Creative menu, but we didn't think we would return. Got big serving of scrambled eggs that came with waffles. Didn't like the eggs at all. Better to separate the order on the menu. read more

Six of us needed a spot to have lunch after Bud's last game of the season. Serendipitous find a few doors down from Kailua Starbucks. We saved two tables and just the right timing two tables against the wall opened up so I asked a worker if she could clear it for us. She said it'll take 10 minutes cuz we are slammed. Thankfully the tables were cleared in time for everyone to arrive. One nice lady put her bag on the table so hubs wouldn't have to watch both. My college Wakabakai sister and I spotted each other as she and her daughter were leaving. Great fast hello. The two servers were fast, courteous and as there is a QR code to order on the table the kiddies' mom took our orders, sent it in and paid for Fathers Day lunch. The portions were more than generous. The salads were HUGE, fresh and enjoyed. The kids shared a quesadilla and order of fries. Hubs had a sandwich, I had big time LARGE garlic shrimp over a bed of rice with Mac salad and a colorful salad. The mango lemonade was tall and lasted me to the next game in Manoa. Restaurant seems kind of small but is big on service, food and good flavors. In Kailua? Give them a try. You won't regret it. I like that we were checked on. See the very personable server in one of my photos below. read more

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The food choices and flavor are amazing!! This place is located in the Kailua shopping area, near SoHa living. They have free parking right in front and I highly recommend reservations during weekday lunch times. Portion sizes are big and I believe they are meant for sharing. We got the Chinese chicken salad, loco moco fried rice, and shrimp curry. The salad and loco moco were great! The curry was spicy. The downside to the curry is that there was very little soup. Most of it were large chunks of the vegetables. Still, great place to go with friends or co-workers. read more

Lilikoi Kitchen - Lemongrass Coconut Shrimp Curry Plate - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

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Delicious food. Especially loved the Shrimp sandwich! Great service- order online with QR code . Small place with local vibe. Delish!!

This place is so good!...Hesitant to leave a good review, because I don't want this place to get busy all the time, for my sake lol...everything I've had has been delicious. I've mostly gone for breakfast, and love the breakfast burrito....but again, everything is good. I've heard their lunch items are super good as well. It seems a bit pricey, but once you see the portions, it's completely justified in my opinion. The portions are very generous! Their Lilikoi lemonade/tea mix is also yummy. 4 stars instead of 5, because it feels confusing if you're supposed to wait to be seated, or if you just pick a table and seat yourself?...and if you're supposed to order at the counter first? Or just order from the app/table?....it also feels cramped when it's busy, like you're right up on the next table. But the food makes up for all of that. Will continue going back! read more

I specifically asked waitress to NOT pour the syrup on my waffles and if I could get it on the side. She said she would let the kitchen know, i also asked her how to place the order on line with that notation... her reply was "just order it and I'll tell them". Received fully drenched in syrup, her reply was I told them... she asked me if I wanted them to remake it but it will take a while because they are busy ... I told her that I didn't want to eat all that sugar and her reply was that there's not much sugar... attitude not great, never will return here again for $20 waffles. I guess they don't care about a customer's request. Just pay and get what we give you read more