Nice place to have family brunch after church in fresh air Food: We like the sandwiches! The BLTA is a favorite-BLT with Avocado, Big Boy Sammie, and breakfast burrito were very tasty today. The Belgian waffles are cakier than some places. Service: pleasant, friendly, efficient for a small place. Location -convenient to find on a Main Street in Kailua, near the Sunday market. Parking is harder to find. If you can't find street parking, it might be easier to park in the Manoa Chocolate parking lot -with metered parking. read more

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I do love Lilikoi... So you know I was surprised to see a beautifully painted building of a surfer girl, octopus tentacles and cute classic VW bus and had to see what was there and it's located right down the street from the Aloha Home Market which is the reason I was in Kailua and after a bit of browsing I got hungry and knew I had to see what Lilikoi Kitchen had to offer. Slightly confused as it shares a small space with a tattoo parlor though walking in the do make the most of the space as there's a service area where there's two ladies doing it all and immediately informed me that it will take approximately 25 minutes for any orders which is great to know upfront. Menu is quite impressive for this cute cafe and though there are many items that caught my cravings it has to have Lilikoi...right!? Monte Cristo is ham, provolone cheese with Lilikoi jam grilled between Japanese style white bread and Lilikoi Iced Tea is the perfect pairing on this Sunday afternoon and gosh what a treat! The cheese pull was insane and the grill was done with perfect marks as you can see it wasn't rushed and grilled perfectly and I loved that it came with some greens and of course Lilikoi dressing...yum! There are some high bar type seating inside but decided that the outside was much more comfy and really enjoyed it all the iced tea was perfectly balance with Lilikoi, the wait can be avoided with a phone order but I rarely plan that early and had no idea it even existed but will be back for the other items. Thank you! read more

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A very small place, with so much aloha! We tried to go somewhere else, but it was closed. We decided to walk and see what we could find and we are so glad we did! With a small bar to sit at inside, and a handful of tables outside, this place was the perfect fit for what we were wanting. At the counter we were greeted by one of the friendliest servers I have ever met. Not only happy to interact with customers, happy to give recommendations, but you could tell she loved her job and believed in the food they were serving. We both ordered the turkey BLTA. It came with a side salad with the most delicious dressing! The sandwich was the perfect size and we left full and happy. If I ever find myself walking in the area again, I will for sure we stopping by! read more

Lilikoi Kitchen - Turkey BLTA. So. Good! The salad dressing was divine! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

Delicious brunch food! The kitchen is inside a tattoo parlor. We couldn't find it immediately. The staff is super friendly and it's fun to see so many folks getting tattoos inside. There are small tables outside so no go on a rainy day unless you only do pick up. Call ahead for faster pick up! read more

We decided to give this place another try. After driving around for 15 minutes to try and find a parking spot, and seeing the 4 small tables they have to sit at outside still full, we gave up and drove down the street to Mokes (which has lots of indoor seating and more parking options). What a shame because we were really looking forward to giving this place another shot. read more

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Super small store located literally next to a tattoo parlor so the signage to find it was a little bit tricky. Look for the tattoo shop since they use the same entrance. There's no inside seating so you need to take your food elsewhere to eat. I wanted to get the Luxe Breakfast Burrito but they said they were all out. So I instead opted for the Roasted Turkey Panini. The sandwich was toasted nicely and the pesto was creamy and very delicious. Also the salad dressing they give for your side, is a type of lilikoi dressing which was awesome! read more

Lilikoi Kitchen - Roasted Turkey Panini - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

We stopped by for fast and refreshing brunch. Service was great and recommendations were on point!! I loved the Lilikoi Ice Cream Açaí Bowl with Lilikoi Butter. Bowl was tangy and sweet with dark chocolate crunch and granola. Lilikoi Sunrise was a delightful mix of strawberry and Lilikoi lemonade. Farmers Market Açaí was a traditional bowl. There are tables located outside of the restaurant next to colorful murals. You can sit and enjoy your food. There is no indoor seating. Parking is ample around the restaurant. Garage parking is $3.00 or there is street parking is available. We will definitely be back for future treats!! read more

Lilikoi Kitchen - Farmer Market Açaí Bowl and Lilikoi Açaí Bowl with Lilikoi Sunrise drink. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

Food establishment located inside of a tattoo parlor? If I were to work at either location, I would find it difficult to resist the luscious foods coming from Lilikoi Kitchen. And I would also find it difficult not to get a tattoo with every paycheck from working in the kitchen. Don't knock this place till you try it! Street parking is easily located up front of the shop, and also around the corner, there's a metered lot. When arriving, there are a few cafe seating outside (no seating inside). We placed our order in the kitchen side, and went outside to wait at a table. There's a divider that differentiates the food from the tattoo side. Nevertheless, the staff brought out our food promptly and with a smile. Casual setting all around and just great food to share with good company. I can't stop thinking about that lilikoi dressing on the side salad. And even that lilikoi jam on top the Monte Cristo is divine! If I remember correctly, they also sell their dressings and jam at the cashier counter, along with baked goods for the day. We'll definitely be back to try more items on the menu and grab some dressing/jam to go! And resist the urge to walk out with a new tattoo in the process! read more

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Came here on a whim while visiting after spending some time hiking and so glad we did! From the delicious food to friendly service, this was a great stop - definitely one of my favorites during my entire trip. Laura and Ipo were very patient as my family decided whether we wanted to eat here or elsewhere. They answered any questions we had and offered their own suggestions as to what might be a good choice for our group. We ended up ordering the Cubano Panini, Chopped Cheese Panini, some cheese quesadillas for the babies of the group, and Chinese Chicken Salad. For dessert, we went back to order the Farmers Market bowls (acai bowls), cold brew, and Lilikoi Bowl - this was Laura's recommendation (thank you Laura for the excellent rec!). There isn't any seating indoors, but there are a few tables and chairs outside. Luckily, it was empty, so our big group was able to put some tables together and sit together. The sun came in and out, and Laura offered to put out some overhead blinds to block out the sun. Everyone was super impressed by how delicious the food was and how wonderful the staff helping us was. Thank you again to Laura and Ipo for the excellent experience! Will definitely be on my list of places I have to visit the next time I'm back. read more

Lilikoi Kitchen - Lilikoi Bowl - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

Craving a sandwich so decided to stop by what seemed like a cute little cafe. Ordered a waffle; came out cold. Thought it was made to order? Maybe not. Second item was a tuna sandwich, but what came out was a mayo sandwich with literally no tuna. I swear I've had more tuna in an ABC sandwich! Please see pic but it was doused in mayo. It was the worst sandwich I've ever had. I might have picked the wrong items but did I come to the same cafe as all other yelpers?? read more

Lilikoi Kitchen - No tuna, all mayo. Kitchen chef this is standard amount. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

Lilikoi Kitchen is a hidden gem inside of a tattoo shop. The seating is limited to a few outdoor tables so plan your visit accordingly. The service was impeccable. Laura is the definition of exemplary customer service. She has a considerate and contagious personality that feels welcoming. My wife and I definitely felt taken care of and catered to as she gave us all the recommendations and customizations available to us. It's clear that their food is made with love. I had ordered the blueberry French toast, which was more decadent than I expected. The toast was already infused with syrup so I didn't need any additional sweetener. If I were to compare, the flavor profile was similar to a cheesecake. I also ordered a side of bacon, which was crisped to perfection. My wife had their breakfast sandwich but substituted the meat for avocado. I only took a bite but I wish I had my own because this was delicious. And y'all... don't sleep on the banana bread. This was soft, warm, gooey, and crunchy with walnuts, which was perfect with coffee. We also ordered their island tea and that was so refreshing. Finally, thank you Laura and Ipo for making our first visit such a memorable experience! We will definitely be coming back the next time we visit Kailua. read more

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The ambience was clean, bright, and cute. The service was great. The acai bowl I had was one of the best I have ever had. I thought the different ingredients they used were both unique and delicious. Very creative and tasty. We also ordered a burrito which was great; however, I typically eat a similar burrito at the Castle farmers market on Sundays and that one is not only bigger but also more affordable. The only reason this review isn't a 5/5 is because of the price. Understandable considering the economy but not the greatest option for poor college students. read more

Lilikoi Kitchen - Lilikoi coconut acai bowl - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

Food was an honest 12/10! Both the Burrito and Big Sammie were so delicious!! Full of flavor and cooked fresh we could not have stumbled on a better brunch. Laura was so kind and service was quick. We are staying across the island, but we might circle back for another meal! read more

Lilikoi Kitchen - Big Boy Sammie - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

Lilikoi kitchen is sharing space inside The Collective/Tattoo and Gallery on Uluniu St near Auiki Street. I remembered it used to be a Tea Parlor. It's mainly a take out place, but have 4 bar seating in tight space. There's a few tables and chairs outside. I recommend to call in your order, since it may take 20-25 minutes. It gets kind of busy at times with two workers. The two times I came the sandwich requested wasn't available because of the availability of the meats. When I had the Turkey BLTA panini, it was yummy and loved the bacon and avocado inside. It had all the yummy ingredients inside like Bacon, bacon onion jam, pesto aioli, provolone, arugula, turkey, and avocado! It was really good that I had to convince my friend to try here. Although his first choice wasn't available, he went with my favorite. He agreed it was good but notified this time it was put together differently on how the panini was sliced and not in an angle and hidden underneath the bread was really burnt but my friend didn't care. It was still as good. The salad greens came with their delicious Lilikoi dressing. We also got their refreshing Lilikoi island ice tea. It was like a plantation ice tea but with Lilikoi syrup or juice instead of pineapple juice. Lilikoi Kitchen has breakfast/brunch offerings, sandwiches, soups, salads, quesadillas, and even açaí bowls with a few pastries/dessert in front. They are open from Tuesday thru Saturday from 9 am -3 pm and Sunday from 10 am -2:30 pm. read more

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Wanted to try this place for a while. Finally had the chance. First - the ordering process is really slow. I can't stand a "sit down" restaurant with no real service. 2nd customers were so rude taking up many tables and seats - more than needed and refused to move for my family. One customer even threatened my sister and the staff did nothing. Even when a table became available we sat down and the other customers who had been finished eating for now 45 minutes sat there out of spite. Still the staff did nothing. Okay I will give them another chance because they can't do much about rude customers but they need to improve their service and amount of time to cook breakfast 45 minutes is way to long for coffee and a panini. read more

I enjoyed the avocado toast I had here. The service was also very quick. There's some indoor seating, it's a bit cramped, so there's a good amount of out door seating. It is a public sidewalk so there will be people walking through. I would only recommend eating there on a day with nice weather, otherwise get your food to go. read more

After a dropping off my car for service we make a trek to Kailua because my kid was in the mood for avocado toast. Her favorite place to get it at is morning brew, but we decide to try a place we've never been to. This location is across the street from Assagio and there's a sign where there's additional parking. But at the time of this review (Jan 2025) I believe the parking lot was under construction. However, there's parking in nearby streets if you don't mind short walks. The avocado toast according to her says it's very good and savory. I tried a bit and thought it was good too. The French toast to me had a bread pudding type of texture. If you like bread pudding you'll like this. There's no seating inside, so eating outside is your only option. They serve your meal to you and you must return your dishes back inside. I had the mango iced tea and it was nice and sweet. I'm not used to having something sweet like this for breakfast so it was a little too sweet for me. I didn't mind eating outside, the weather was nice and it didn't seem like too many people walked by, of course it was a little after 9 am on a Friday, so I'd expect some people are at work. I would come back again to try their other items on the menu. read more

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Holy moly. Talk about food just hitting the spot! Me and my yelpie bestie had an event to attend nearby and we decided to have lunch after. She asked if I ever heard of this place and I was clueless. As I checked on yelp, I was amused to see that it was inside of a tattoo shop. Yup! You can get your tummies filled and tatted as well. Haha. They are located on the left side of building with a few tables to dine at right outside. Menu is pretty simple, which I like. Because when there's too much options, it takes me forever to decide. Went with their Luxe Breakfast Burrito and got the baked blueberry French toast to share. Oh, and a plain cold brew to wash everything down. My friend got the monte cristo and lilikoi iced tea. It took relatively quick for our food to be brought out. Maybe 10 mins? Worth every minute... the burrito was packing! This guy was filled to the brim with a nice crisp outside from the panini press. But that baked French toast. Let me tell you... you need to try this. There's a nice caramel like on the edges from added butter and sugar when it's baked. It is heavenly! My friend loved her monte cristo and the dressing that comes on the side salad. It's a nice tartness from the lilikoi. The cold brew was the perfect accompaniment with that sweet French toast. Not a fan on eating outside. And it's a bit odd with all the passerby's right next to us. However, it was a nice overcast and cool day, so at least it wasn't hot! If they ever plan to expand to a sit down restaurant, they would thrive!!! Ample street and public metered lots nearby. 100% will be back to try more items. Or get that burrito and French toast again. Haha. read more

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It has a very small sitting area. It is also a tattoo shop. I don't recommend for a nice sit down meal. Reply: I wasn't hating on your small business. It's just advertised as a singular restaurant, there is no mention of a tattoo shop connected to your small café. Food was good and customer service was excellent. I was just expecting something different for my fiancé's birthday breakfast. read more

Lilikoi Kitchen - The tattoo area. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

I had a breakfast burrito and it was amazing! To top it off, the chicken and dumplings is very comforting. It felt like eating in a cafe in Los Angeles. I always call it "Good Healthy Food"! Thank you coming to Kailua Town. read more

It's self serve. You order from a Kiosk at the front. Or you can scan the QR code on your table, place, your order, and pay through that. Staff can only be seen when they bring out your food.. I ordered the chicken salad sandwich, which tasted great! It also came with greens and their home made salad dressing. Portions was fair. Definitely this place has lots of room for improvement. But if you're looking for a sit down, face to face interactions with the staff, and customer service where they seat you and take your order, ask you if they can get you anything else, or smile and ask "how are you guys today?", then this is not the place. But, if your looking for none of those things, and more of a run-and-go place, then this place is ok. P.S. when we got to the place, a couple tables had dirty dishes. Maybe 3-4 plates on each table. There was a sweet older looking lady who cleaned it all up! SHE put all the dirty dishes away... She was a customer! If I was the owner of the restaurant I'd really feel bad and embarrassed if I saw that. Then, thats just me. Bless her heart. Thanks to her, my hubby and I were able to get a table. We told her thank you several times, and she just said no problem, and left. Now, that's Aloha! read more

Best little gem find!! The menu has a little bit of everything for every palate. The quality & flavor was on point!! So delicious. Definitely recommend the avocado toast with bacon....that garlic chili paste, ahhhh soooo good!! Check them out read more

Stopped by for breakfast after hiking. I ordered the breakfast burrito and my husband had the French toast and both were delicious! Definitely the best burrito I have ever had. We enjoyed the food so much we came back the next morning for more. This place was lowkey, laidback, affordable and the staff was super friendly. We are not local but next time in town, we definitely plan to stop by again! read more

The food was incredible! The wait was a little long, and I really wish there was a high chair but we loved the food. When I eat here again, I will probably just do a to-go order. We were a little confused about how ordering and everything went, but the place was very busy, and we could see why. The food was incredible and the staff was working really hard. Loved the chipotle chicken quesadilla, fries to wagyu pastrami melt. I want to try everything on the menu - it's that good. 10/10 for me, a very picky eater. read more

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Love the lilikoi tea and lemonade and the breakfast burrito is my fav. Street parking Great service Seating is outside street vibes Cafe read more

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The Farmers Market Açaí Bowl and White Chocolate Mocha were delicious. The açaí bowl was probably the best I've ever had; It tased so fresh, the coconut flakes and lilikoi butter rounded out the flavor perfectly. My phone died before I got a picture of the bowl unfortunately but it was a beautiful presentation too. The folks were friendly and it's located in a cool space. Very artistic, chill vibes inside and out. I will definitely be coming back. read more

Lilikoi Kitchen - White Chocolate Mocha with Oat Milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

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Interesting small breakfast and lunch cafe featuring sandwiches, soups and desserts that change on a regular basis. You definitely have to try the Lilikoi lemonade if you stop in, really refreshing without being overly sweet. The food I tried was nicely cooked and came within a reasonable amount of time for the size of the business. If you are waiting for breakfast at a crowded Cinnamon's and it is too long of a wait, try walking around the corner to Lilikoi Kitchen. read more

Lilikoi Kitchen - Out door seating for the Lilikoi Kitchen - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

I had high hopes for this place. Went there for breakfast after paddling practice. They only have street parking (and a sign by the register that says no charge given for street parking). There are 4 seats at a counter inside and a few tables out on the sidewalk. The service was friendly. I ordered the breakfast burrito. We were told that itbwoukd take 20 minutes which was fine. We were lucky and one of the outside tables opened up. My friend received her food in the 20 minutes. After she finished, it was 45 minutes since I ordered. I went in to ask about my order. It was sitting on the pass all wrapped up ready to be taken to the table. Not sure how long it was sitting there. The burrito was tasty but similar to other breakfast burritos I've eaten. Overall, it wasn't a good experience. Limited seating, having to find/pay street parking, and the long wait for food makes this a one and done for me. read more

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Stopped in for lunch and it was a very short wait! Had the tuna and lilikoi iced tea- everything tasted very fresh! There's a few tables to eat at outside or wait at. Will be back to try breakfast! read more

Lilikoi Kitchen - Tuna sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

Restaurant was very clean and neat and the employees were responsive and pleasant. The food was delicous and portions were generous. Plan to return soon. Lindy W. read more

I saw a sign that said Lilikoi Kitchen and looked on Yelp to see what was on the menu. No reviews. They opened less than a month ago. When I walked in I was greeted by multiple people. They had a lilikoi iced tea that I ordered. It is a black tea that didn't have a very strong lilikoi flavor. I liked it but going to order the lilikoi lemonade the next visit or maybe the turmeric latte. No seats inside but there are a few outside tables and chairs. It's next to a tattoo place and there is only street parking with meters. Check out this business. The menu has a variety of food and drinks that look good. If you're vegan they have a vegan grilled cheese and non dairy milk for the drinks too. read more

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The best breakfast burrito in Kailua! Plus the luxe breakfast burrito is gigantic, worth the price.

Friend found this place and I'm glad she did! Honestly one of the best breakfast burritos I've ever had! Lilokoi lemonade was delicious and refreshing too. Bookmarked this place and I'll definitely be back. read more

Life changing breakfast burrito and avocado toast (chili crisp??!!?) We were helped by Laura and two girls (I think one was named Brooklyn and the other was maybe ippa? Sorry for our bad memory!). Laura's recommendations were amazing. I got the island iced tea w a mango shot and it was incredible. I got another for the road when we left. We love lilikoi kitchen! read more

When we entered this location I thought we were in the wrong place. On the right as you walk in is a tattoo shop, order area was on the left of entry. But oh man this place did not disappoint. Ordered panini Turkey melt. It was the BEST panini sandwich I ever ate! Bread was perfectly toasted crunchy yet the bread was still soft. Thank you Lilikoi Kitchen read more

Outdoor seating only. Cute little cafe located inside the collective tattoo parlor. I was looking forward to trying the blueberry French toast but it's out for the day. I tried the avocado toast and Belgium waffle. read more

I won't be dining here again. The food was fantastic, but your seating and service system needs significant improvement. Perhaps implementing a waitlist for available tables would be beneficial, and having benches outside for waiting customers could help. Additionally, managers should learn how to kindly remind customers to be considerate of others who are waiting for a table. A small group of inconsiderate ladies occupied three tables, and one small child had a table all to herself. Instead of asking them to limit themselves to two tables, the manager dismissed my concerns, saying she was "wasting her time." Where is the ALOHA spirit? read more

I finally had the chane to visit this lovely establishment. I was not disappointed. I ordered the rotisserie chicken salad sandwich. It was wonderful. What I like in particular is the ordering system. Very efficient. Type in your order and away you go. I did need assistance because I missed a step. But the crew immediately offered to assist me and make sure that I didn't get charged twice on my card. I love the ambience and the surroundings are great. It was nice to just sit in a clean, inviting establishment and enjoy my lunc h. The restaurant is small but I offered to share my table with a family. It was funny the Mom had a wriggling toddler and she thank me but she replied you want to enjoy your lunch and I don't think you want watch him wiggle. LOL I will be making this one of my go to places since I live in Waimanalo and it is close by. Mahalo Lilikoi Kitchen. It was great. read more

I don't leave many reviews but this is by far the BEST breakfast/brunch spot we've been to in Kailua. Lilikoi out performs larger and longer established locations due to their excellent food and very nice staff. Pretty cool vibe being nestled in the tattoo shop as well. We will be recurring guests. Recommend the breakfast burrito #1. The breakfast bagel was also a top choice since it tough to get a quality bagel sandwich anywhere else on the island. read more

Went here for breakfast & waited 2 hours for the food to come out (for 2 people). There was no warning about the wait time, which was very disappointing because I was not intending on spending that much time there. In addition, the wait time was not addressed when the food finally came out - and overall service was poor. The food was good, maybe worth the wait if you wanted to commit your time or order ahead. read more