Busy place, lots of local stop by for inventive sandwiches. I had the crispy shrimp and green sandwich and my companions had a salad and another sandwich. Order by phone at the table or at the register. Friendly table service. The place can get loud if it's full, which is probably every day at noon, so get there a little early for lunch. read more

Lilikoi Kitchen Hits with Big Flavor and Heart Lilikoi Kitchen was recommended by a colleague, so I stopped by for lunch. I was super impressed by the homestyle cooking and deep flavor profiles. It felt like eating at grandma's house. You order first, then seat yourself. Courteous service with homey vibes. I got the Rosemary Thyme Braised Beef with mashed potatoes, and my colleague had the Bacon Mushroom Herbed Chicken. Let me tell you, both dishes blew me away with the richness and amazing flavors. I must go back. Comfort food done right, with flavor that makes you want to tell everyone you know, or maybe keep it to yourself. 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

Five words....Mac nut crusted fresh catch. All the beautiful sounds in the world in a single meal. Macnutcrustedfresh catch! Say it loud and there's music playing-- Say it soft and it's almost like praying-- Mac nut crusted fresh catch of the dayyyyyy. I'll never stop saying... Mac nut crusted fresh catch of the day. Of course, that is stolen from West side story in a scene where one of the protagonists (Tony) is falling in love with Maria, and he can't stop saying her name. I use it to describe my gastronomic feelings for LILIKOI KITCHEN--and all, from the first bite that I I took... (dramatic pause as I pause and smile because I am thinking of it) ...of their crusted fish of the day. (*Mahi mahi was the fish yesterday, and it was sooooo good! I just reheated what was left of it from last night, and am having it for breakfast ...and, while I type, am enjoying it immensely. *Portion sizes are pretty huge). I think that this dish has now moved to the top of leader's board for my, " Most enjoyable 'dinner-out meal' that I have had on this 2-month long visit to Hawaii" list. It was really that good! It's rare that when I try something for the first time, that I stop mid-chew and literally think to myself, "OH MY GOODNESS! This is soooo good!" Such was the case yesterday, when I sat on the couch, opened my to-go box, and raised the first fork-ful of flavor to my mouth. The combination of the of creamy lemon and garlic sauce dancing with the subtle char of the crusted macadamia nuts and the perfectly seasoned and cooked fish on a bed of mashed potatoes was a show-stopper! In addition the this Food of the Gods concoction, the personalities of the staff working there last night was a wonderful blend of professionalism, friendliness, and charm. But, even if they were rude and curt and unpleasant, I would still give the place a 5 star rating. That single encrusted fish dish that I was blessed to enjoy was seriously, that good! *I haven't even mentioned the salad dressing that goes on the side-salad that accompanied the fish dish. My wife gives me the most disgusted and sour looks when I use my fingers to spoon out or lick-up the final precious drops of icing or sauces, but I found myself doing this exact move yesterday to fish-out the final drops of their salad dressing. It is fresh and light and has a hint of the establishment's namesake (lilikoi) You have to try it. Yum. I plan to go back and sample more of what they offer, but this Mac Crusted Fresh Catch is gonna be hard to beat. read more

I got the Macadamia nut pancakes which were delicious, apart from drowning in some sort of coconut syrup. I'd go again and order the syrup on the side. The pancakes were super fluffy and tasty! read more

This was our (2,of us) day out. We specifically made the trek to Kailua from town only to patronize Lilikoi Kitchen. We have not been to,Kailua in years so we're excited and looked forward to Lilikoi Kitchen. This was Monday and we soon found out that many many of the items on their menu were unavailable. I had my heart set on the Lilikoi Acai bowl. Sorry, no ingredients on hand to make this. No delivery yet but should arrive by delivery. Never appeared. So my breakfast was an ube cupcake and hot water. A Belgian, chocolate banana waffle was finally settled on by my partner after learning about many items not available. It tasted like it was a day or two old. We were the only local,people in the restaurant. Others seemed to be visitors ,so they didn't know better. Service was EXTREMELY SLOW..this was not worth the drive out to Kailua just to find this restaurant. read more

Went here with our family after hearing good reviews. Was not disappointed food was excellent and staff was really nice and friendly

It was so nice, I went twice. I went with my aunty on Thursday. She ordered the duck fat fried rice loco moco and I ordered the turkey BLTA with parmesan garlic fries. My garlic fries came with a garlic aioli sauce, it was so good I was ready to bathe in it. My turkey BLTA really hit the spot too. Full of flavor and just right amount of sauce and crispy. I couldn't stop eating it but I was so full. The portions are very generous. My aunty loved the moco, so we had to order one to go for my husband. That day, we were greeted and helped by Laura. She was very friendly and welcoming. It felt like we were a guest at someone's home. Ambiance is simple, clean, cozy and comfortable. I had such a great experience, I went again today and took my family. We welcomed by the owner and chef herself, Chef Bianca! This time I had the Miss Patty with the same parmesan garlic fries. It was so delicious, again I couldn't stop eating it. My husband had the chopped cheese melt, he was so impressed. My sister had the pastrami melt, also so good and the sauce . They don't have a Keiki menu, but Chef Bianca helped to accommodate a meal the perfect size for our girls. My oldest daughter had a perfectly grilled cheese and tater tots, while my youngest had a side serving of kalua pig (she has CP and we always bring a side of steamed uala for her meals). Chef Bianca, mentioned the kalua pig might be dry because it's meant for sandwiches. But it was not dry at all, but so juicy. Needless to say, we are all hooked and are planning our next trip back ASAP! We need to save some room for dessert and order a Kona pie. We saw someone else ordered it, and I was swooning. read more

Love the food here!!! The dressing on the salad is soooo good!!! I love their quesadilla!!! Service is super friendly but can be a little on the slower side read more

Very disappointed. Ordered LK Signature Pancake Plate. Pancake was OK but egg and meat were terrible. They must have used egg beaters and frozen beef patty. The price is not high but I would rather pay more for better food. read more

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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

New location for this little gem. Fast casual, order at the counter by staff or put your order in on the counter monitor. You meal is brought to the table. The little dining area is spotless clean, a little stark and slightly awkward. The food was as beautiful as it was delicious. The pastrami Ruben, not billed as Waygu as per other reviews was still wonderful. The Ruben was served with a little salad that was absolutely fresh and impeccably dressed. I added French fries to my sandwich and got a nice size portion. My dining partner had the Asian Chicken Salad and it was huge and gorgeous! Looking forward to coming back again. Despite the less than luxurious dining, it would be a shame to get these beautifully plated dishes "to go." Beautiful food like this should be enjoyed on a proper plate. read more

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I was really looking forward to the Lilikoi Chicken Farm Salad -- it sounds beautiful on the menu. Unfortunately, my experience today was disappointing from start to finish. When I got home and opened my order, the chicken didn't taste fresh. It was lukewarm at best, not like it had been freshly cooked, and parts of it were so tough I couldn't even bite through them. For the price and the reputation of this place, that's just not acceptable. What made it worse was not being able to reach anyone to address it. Every time I called and asked to speak to a human, the AI answering service kept looping me right back to itself -- this happened when I tried to call in my order too, and I ultimately had to go in person just to place it. There was no way to get a real person on the phone. I have enjoyed my previous experiences here, which is exactly why this was so disappointing. The food quality on this visit and the inability to reach a live person are serious issues that need to be addressed. I hope management takes note. read more

The food was amazing! We were a party of 6 and everyone loved their dishes! Colton and Janessa took excellent care of us!!! read more

Lilikoi Kitchen - Loco Moco with duck fat fried rice - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

Lilikoi Kitchen is fairly new, or at least the location they are at is. They're located in the heart of Kailua Town right next to Mahina, across from Tokyo Central. I came with a handful of friends for brunch. The restaurant is on the smaller side with roughly 10 tables that sit 2-4 people each. You can order via QR code or at the counter. You are also free to sit wherever you want. The cashier also is your server. If ordering using the QR code, it is set tabs by table. When looking at the menu there were a ton of items that had "coming soon" next to them but in the app, they were available. So make sure to ask! Unfortunately they were out of acai so no acai bowls for us. We had the Duck Fat fried rice loco moco, blueberry French toast, BLTA, a breakfast sandwhich (big boy Sammie or something) and the Wagyu Pastrami panini. The sandwhich portions were fairly sized, as well as the loco moco. I wish the French toast had more pieces, I feel like for the price, considering it's the main part of the dish, should be featured more. Though, the French toast did come with bacon and eggs. The eggs were actually some of the best scrambled eggs I've tasted! The server was honestly very slow to refill our waters but that could be because she is just getting used to the job. There wasn't many people inside either. After eating we were visited by maybe the manager or someone who was over seeing the restaurant. She was so kind and friendly and for the 3 minute interaction we had with her, she makes me want to go back. She explained that the chef, chef Bianca, who owns the place, wants the restaurant to be somewhere you and your friends can get a good bite, and to eat and talk stories with good vibes. She was so nice! Thanks for having us! read more

New location! 539 Kailua Road, just a few doors down from the Starbucks. Party of 4, Saturday lunch Bacon BBQ Kailua pork panini Miss Patty Melt Caprese panini Garlic fries All the sandwiches came with a small salad with delicious homemade lilikoi dressing! Fries are crispy and fantastic, could eat a pound of it. Great service, fun atmosphere! read more

Got there for lunch. Was initially disappointed for a few reasons: the breakfast menu stops at 12 (so no duck fat loco moco, which was the thing that I wanted most) and the pastrami no longer listed wagyu (so I didn't want to try that either) Ended up having the farm salad with lilikoi dressing. The lilikoi dressing was good! Probably the highlight of the experience here. My dining companions had the turkey BLT with cheese. I really think the cheese sort of made the sandwich not great: it had congealed almost as though it was meant to be melted, but wasn't quite. To me, the cheese needs to be either cold or melted: probably not the stage in between. We also had the Monte Cristo, which was fine but was far from a Monte Cristo: it wasn't deep fried, nor did it have powdered sugar. That might have been for the best, but it also just was different than the menu indicated. Honestly, I'd say just get the lilikoi dressing and take it home. The rest of the meal... meh. Service and ambiance were fine, but nothing all that special here. Maybe breakfast is a lot better. read more

We went to Lilikoi's new location while visiting and I can't recommend this place enough! They had fantastic customer service (which hasn't been the norm on our trip) and even better food. We had a big party with kids and they over delivered--by far our favorite restaurant experience on this trip! Go here to enjoy casual dining with a quality experience and quality food. P.s. The lilikoi gold dressing is all it's hyped up to be (; read more

New cafe in Kailua! Tasty sandwiches, açaí bowls and friendly service! It's right where Maui Tacos used to be so tons of parking and indoor seating :) The Kailua pork and bacon sandwich is killer. Regular fries are super crispy. The sandwiches come with a salad and the fries are extra - but the lilikoi dressing is really good homemade dressing. They sell the lilikoi dressing for $8-$9 for a 8oz bottle but it's totally worth picking up. So glad they sell it. They also make they really good açaí bowls. The macadamia is good, the lilikoi one is better I think. There are also lilikoi lemonade drinks and those are pretty strong and taste like a tropical drink. Could split one and be really happy :) read more

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cute lil cafe, you explore and order from the menu on your phone. the french toast was more like a bread pudding (super sweet). the avocado toast yummy but hard to eat, kinda of spicy prob from the peppery arugula or chili oil. fried rice was a 10/10! didnt wait long for our food at all + portions were huge! strawberry match was a 7/10. read more

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My first coffee in Hawaii - just a simple drip, but it was solid! The place is fairly low-key in a strip-mall looking area with a modern-yet-simple interior. Fairly pricey for my liking. read more

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Yum! Super friendly fast casual restaurant serving up superb local fare in Kailua. We got there for an early lunch and split a couple of sandwiches. The fried shrimp sando on a brioche bun is expertly crafted but the Cuban panini stole the show! We split a cup of the chicken and dumplings soup which..may have been a tad too salty but comforting and delicious. Great spot...we can't wait to go back for breakfast. read more

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Our food tasted great and the portions were generous. The restaurant atmosphere is very nice. We scanned the QR code at our table to access the menu, order online and pay our food in advance, I like that setup. The service however needed improvement. When we arrived at the restaurant it wasn't crowded. Two tables were finishing up their food and would leave soon. That left only us and another table who already placed their orders. The problem we experienced was that the server gave us the other table's orders. We hadn't even finished ordering our food on the app. The other table acknowledged the orders given to us to be theirs, and I felt embarrassed for them. We were both gracious towards the server and he was very apologetic. As for our own orders it took a while for us to get our food. My food came out first, and my brother and sister in laws food came out about 10 minutes later. We had to ask for our drinks again and our fries came out 5 minutes after my family's food. There were only two people working in the restaurant, the server and the cook. The cook also served and in spite of the slow service they did their best to take care of us. I would recommend Lilikoi Kitchen if you plan to takeout. If you plan to dine in you'll need to exercise patience and empathy. read more

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A sweet little cafe next to the Starbucks in Kailua. It's my 2nd time here, and the first for the hubby. The sweetest lady to go along with it, giving instructions on how to order and then serving our food! Excellent quality of food packed with lots of flavor. I ordered the lemongrass shrimp curry, served with rice, potato Mac salad and a green salad. Very fragrant curry...could use a bit more gravy to cover the amount of rice and I would bump up the shrimp size to 16/20 for more of an impact of "shrimp" in the dishes title. But yummy all the same. My hubby had the Wagyu pastrami melt served with Parmesan fries. Delish with provolone and lemon garlic aioli. We shared the shrimp fajita quesadilla, kinda like an appetizer, so good... really nice clean flavors. We also got a side of duck fried rice, it was good. The hubby also ordered the farmers acai bowl, was really good. I was sad they didn't have their chicken and dumpling soup...but we'll just have to come back. They also look to have a lot of breakfast offerings that look good...again, we'll be back. Happy tummies!! read more

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Perfect place to stop for some amazing eats! It was our first time and they got great reviews on Yelp and those reviews were spot on! Ordered the Duck Fat Fried Rice Loco Moco and the Wagyu Pastrami Sandwich. Both were fantastic! Highly recommend this place! read more

Lilikoi Kitchen - Duck Fat Fried Rice Loco Moco & Wagyu Pastrami Sandwich w/fresh salad - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

My first time when we had lunch was amazing. The food tasted like something familiar but with an upgraded twist. Some local normal dishes turned into a fancy delicious version. The owner was very welcoming and nice. The place is cute and relaxing. The second time we went it was breakfast. So ono (delicious)! read more

Lilikoi Kitchen - Ono breakfast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

Such a great lunch or breakfast spot. My personal faves are the breakfast burrito, lilikoi chicken farm salad (the dressing and homemade croutons are delish!), and farmers market acai bowl with lilikoi and mac nuts is so tasty. Super clean and great service too! read more

Super nice people working at this restaurant. Our food was so good. Had the Bacon avocado toast and it was fantastic. Great touch with a sprinkle of chili oil on top really made this stand out from other avocado toasts I've had before. I had the Crispy Shrimp and greens sandwich and really had just the right amount of crunch to the shrimp. So glad we found and tried this place. Next time I get back to Kailua I'll definitely come again. read more

Lilikoi Kitchen - Crispy Shrimp & Greens Sandwich So flipping good - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

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Food was great and the staff are really nice. We've been here several times now since they moved to this bigger location and the food never disappoints! read more

Food was good once we got it. Avocado toast I had was really good and ample amount. Pricing typical for Hawaii. Quality of produce was good and fresh. Three plates ordered was a little over $75. It's a breakfast/ lunch place but one gripe: for a breakfast place one would expect they would have orange juice!!! They didn't! And the clerk taking the order said they didn't have orange juice as though we asked for caviar! Cap the attitude!!!! Place is small inside but more tables outside on the patio make up for it. Ambiance is cheap-ish with odd and end tables and chairs, cheap plastic glasses, minimal napkins and minimal booth seating. There's no bathroom!!!!!! You have to go outside and walk towards another building behind the restaurant to find a public bathroom. Really?? read more

I have enjoyed everything I've ordered (at separate occasions) every time. The flavor of the food tastes incredibly good and is such a comfort, the portion sizes are beyond, and the lemonades hit the right spot! I've eaten inside, it's nice and relaxing (after a long day at work). Just a calm area to enjoy my meal. The last time I was there, I believe I met the owner - she's a freaking gem! I adored her personality and just how kind she was when we talked and how helpful she was as well. Strongly recommend this place to my own friends and family. read more

So yummy! Food came out quickly. Wish I had taken a photo! The lox bagel had sooo much lox and the breakfast burrito was very tasty. The tater tots are dangerously delicious. Will definitely come back to try the avocado toast! read more

My parents just got back from Kailua and told me this story. They dined in and got sat. The waitress said to use the QR code to order. My parents went on the QR code, used the link but for some reason half the menu said unavailable. They were confused so my mom decided to order at the front instead. Duck fat Fried Rice Loco Moco and the Mac Nut crusted Mahi Mahi. After about 10 min of waiting, they hear the next table order and the waitress says they are out of the Mahi. Finally my parents waitress came back and said they are out. Only Mahi they have is for the sandwich. So my mom orders something else. Another 10 min go by. The waitress comes back and says "apologies, I found a fish for you. Would you like the Mahi instead?" Of course they said yes. Another 25 min go by. Meanwhile, other ppl are ordering and getting their food while my parents are waiting. The waitress comes back and says "apologies for the wait, we have an inspection going on so things are moving slower than usual" but my parents sees everyone else who came in later than them eating already. My parents at this point haven't even gotten their waters refilled. Another 10 min goes by and the food finally comes out. Now they did say the food was good. No problems there. But from the time they ordered, it took an hour for them to get their food. After all that, they get a to go box. The waitress gives my dad the to go box, cleans the plates, and then waits for him to put the food in his box by the table so that she can grab his plate. He said it was weird and almost felt rushed like she was trying to get him out of there. Overall it sounds like the service was bad and did not do a good job handling the situations they had (if they even had those things going on). My parents were disappointed and also somewhat felt discriminated against since most of the customers were a certain demographic while they were locals. Now there could have been variables and other things happening in the back that they couldn't know, but it was a bad experience for them. Hope they can improve on situational awareness and customer service. Addition: This is in reply to Bianca the owner. It is understandable to the series of unfortunate events that happened in one day. As you said, the mark was missed. Unfortunately, my parents felt they weren't handled fairly. As I said above, everyone being served before them even though they were there first and saw them order after. Could be an over exaggeration or situational, but that does not devalue my parent's perspective. The only communication they had was the inspection. Nothing was said about the stove or the influx of orders. Again, my parents didn't even get water refills until the food came out. And after all that, they were then rushed to leave. I hope this may not happen again and also wish you the best in your future of business. read more

Convenient location in Kailua Town near Teddy's Burgers, Lilikoi has a nice bunch of staff and some interesting local spins on classic breakfast favorites. My friend and I both had the Belgian waffle which came with our choice of breakfast meat and eggs. The scrambled eggs were fluffy without being airy and therefore, insubstantial; bacon was thin and perfectly crisp. My friend liked her veggie sausages option. For both of us, the waffle was a flop--it was just too tough! Don't know what flour was used but the texture does not work. Still, I feel the restaurant is worth another try because of the low-key ambiance and because the items that were good, were very good! read more

Lilikoi Kitchen - Belgian waffle with scrambled eggs and bacon. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

The staff was so welcoming and friendly! The food was fresh and a good amount! I will come back again just because of the great customer service! read more

My family drove all the way to Kailua this past weekend to celebrate the opening of Lilikoi Kitchen. My review is mostly based on the food since I was not able to partake in the opening ceremony, but my sister was able to capture some video of the ribbon-cutting. They brought us back some food to try. I got the turkey BLTA and my husband got the Cubano panini. I really liked my turkey BLTA mostly because of the pesto aioli. I did notice that it was missing the balsamic glaze on top, which would've been nice because it really needed some acid to cut through the sandwich. Thankfully, the sandwich comes with a side salad, and the Lilikoi dressing was perfect for the sandwich. My husband tried the Cubano and was not impressed. So much show that he had to make homemade Cubano's from scratch (that is how serious we are about our Cubano's). I don't recommend the cubano if you love a traditional cubano. The couple of issues I'm sure were due to them just opening so hopefully they can straighten them all out. But overall, I really liked my turkey BLTA sandwich and there were a couple of other things that I would love to try on their menu. read more

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One of the best places in Kailua to eat for sure! They were out of some menu items for dinner, but I loved the Mac nut mahi mahi and the braised beef. The avocado toast is yummy too. You can sit at the table at order via QR code or go up to the register. If you are with kupuna who like paper menus, it might just be easier to order at the register lol. The interior is small but cute and clean, might be hard to get seating during peak times. The chairs are kind of low for kids, but there is one high chair if you have a baby or small toddler. Definitely returning! read more

food was amazing & great customer service! All the workers are super sweet & we absolutely loved the Bacon BBQ Kaliua Pork Panini with a side of garlic fries. Everything was flavorful 10/10 :) can't wait to be back! read more

Lilikoi Kitchen - Bacon BBQ Kaliua Pork Panini with side of Garlic Fries - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

We went to Lilikoi kitchen tonight. They do offer seating inside but we wanted a take out. No calling ahead for pick up tho. I wanted to go there to try a new place and it's so cold I thought the Chicken and dumpling soup sounded great! What I got wasn't a soup. It tasted good but I would use this in tacos or burritos. There was no soup at all. My dish included a small lettuce salad with a yummy dressing. I also got a grilled piece of bread that was very crunchy but no real flavor. My husband got the curry shrimp dish. The shrimp were plump and the veggies and macaroni salad were good and the rice was plentiful. The curry was spicy tho and he didn't remember reading that on the menu. He also thought the curry was thin and under his rice. I would try lilikoi kitchen again but order something else, my husband would ask if they make the curry milder. read more

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The sweet lady who greeted and served us was a ray of sunshine. She gave us great suggestions and really made our meal that much more enjoyable. We ordered the avocado toast--the creamy aioli was such a nice surprise and the toast was perfectly toasted with a nice kick with the chili oil, lilikoi pancakes--tasted like a hint of corn bread mixed with pancake with a perfect tang and sweetness from the lilikoi sauce, Nutella and banana waffles--lightly crispy on the edges and soft and chewy in the middle, and the pastrami panini. All so good and left here full and happy. read more

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