Popo's Cookies

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YUMMMM These cookies are unreal -- super buttery, insanely delicious, and absolutely worth the drive. Every bite tastes like it was made with love (and a whole lot of butter in the best way). If you're a cookie person, run, don't walk. I'll definitely be back! Staff was also so kind! read more

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Nancy A.

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Tasted the macadamia cookies snd they just melt in your mouth. They also have peanut butter and a sugar cookie. All delicious! read more

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Erin C.

Aloha Nancy! We’re so glad you enjoyed the cookies! Mahalo for your…

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Kristen S.

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Our family visits every other year and Popo's has been a tradition of ours. We usually stay in Kapaa and make the 40 min drive over to Hanapepe within the first two days. Those ones we eat while there. Before leaving we drive over and plan our day around a pick up for family and friends. YES they are that good! Erin has always been helpful and we enjoy chatting with her. For the most part the are shortbread consistency so if you prefer soft cookies this won't be the place. For all you others out there that like the snap of a cookie...stop here! Luckily they offer shipping now too so I can send to my folks for the holidays...and for the record Popo's is the only HAVE TO when we visit. read more

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Erin C.

Aloha Kristen! It is always great to see you and your family here!…

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Nancy C.

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9 months ago

Yummy cookies...don't miss them while in Kauai We love them all, but am addicted to the peanut butter! Owners are the best

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Erin C.

Mahalo Nancy for the very kind words & sooo glad you enjoy the…

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Taylor C.

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The owner was so nice! She was helpful and told my mother in law her wild story of ownership! When you go make sure you ask her. The cookies...delicious. I felt it was only right to try a cookie with macadamia nuts, which she also said were the most popular. So we got the chocolate chip macadamia nut. The cookies are the thin crispy cookies. I'm a soft cookie lover but these were very good. So very buttery. The people in my party also got the white chocolate macadamia nut and the coconut. They both reported they were also good! Highly recommend. read more

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Jackie C.

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Popo's Cookies was a cute little shop on Kauai. It's tucked in the back behind a couple other businesses, so a little hard to find. The cookies were very yummy! We picked up a couple bags when we went into the shop. The cookies are harder cookies but have plenty of flavor that burst in your mouth. There's only 2 people allowed inside because of COVID and the space is so small. The lady working inside was super friendly and nice. Definitely stop by Popo's Cookies when you're on Kauai. read more

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Brian M.

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This is a cute little cookie shop. The cookies are terrific - especially the coconut cookies and the chocolate chip macadamia cookies. These are crisp cookies. The person at the counter was not in a good mood but it was a hot day and she looked like she had a long one already. I will be back for more of the coconut cookies. Price was $5.75 per bag in July 2023. No discount for buying multiple bags. read more

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Liz F.

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Great little cookie shop with delicious light, crunchy cookies!! The owners: Erin & Kevin are wonderful people who are very passionate about their shop and put out very good cookies!! We especially enjoyed the chocolate chip macadamia nut cookies, chocolate chip, and butter cookies. Ambiance here is super clean, organized and fun with the shop tucked behind the main road in a little alley area with outside tables and other eateries nearby. Highly recommend checking them out and plz say hello to the owners!! read more

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Erin C.

Thank you so much, Liz! We hope that you and Andy can make it back to…

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Peaches H.

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We were walking around town and happened to be lured in by the sweet smell of butter! My aunt and I stopped in and purchased a few bags and she even scooped some "butter dreams"' off the pan and put them in the bag! Erin was kind enough to leave the bag unsealed as we paid for our goods and proceeded to munch down the entire bag on the way back to the car. Somehow we left a morsel for the others to try, and the first bite sealed the deal! We hauled ourselves back out of the car to go get more!!! These cookies are so buttery, crunchy, and delicious yet so simple with pure ingredients! Alllsooo if you are like us and are pursuit while on the islands for cornflake cookies, look no further!! Such a hidden gem and so excited we found them! read more

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JK L.

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This is still the best cookies in Kauai. Our family favorites are the Chocolate Chip Macadamia Nut Cookie and the Macadamia Nut Shortbread Cookie. This is an absolute must stop when visiting Kauai. You will not be disappointed. read more

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Erin C.

Thanks for stopping by! Your friendly smile always brightens my day!…

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maya m.

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Came here as a quick stop for a sweet treat before our flight. Cookies were good, shop was small but cute! The employee was nice and we were in and out quick. As for the cookies themselves, everyone loved them. We got peanut butter, chocolate macadamia, and keola deelites. Would recommend this place to anyone hanging out in Hanapepe! read more

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Christen C.

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We were wandering around around Hanapepe during its Art Night (every Friday 5-8pm), and followed the signs for Popo's Cookies. With live music playing in a beautiful & quaint courtyard, we were already greeted with a lovely ambience. A really nice couple owns the shop! After buying the almond cookies, we tried the butter cookie samples and they were SO GOOD. So I'm definitely going to come back for the different flavors. I got almond because "Popo" means grandma in Chinese, and I wanted to try Chinese cookies. I really enjoyed reading the history of Popo's Cookies through their website and through others' reviews here! It's an establishment with lots of history, preserved by the currently owners. read more

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John G.

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4 years ago

These are my favorite crispy chocolate chip cookies -- ever. Each time I come to visit the island I have to stop and buy a bag, or 10 read more

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Trea M.

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3 years ago

The best cookies- baked at the shop! Super cute shop, great friendly owners, and nice shaded courtyard to enjoy your cookies. Taste the butter in every crunchy bite. Will be back whenever we come to Kauai. read more

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Erin C.

Aloha Trea! Thank you so much! It was very nice meeting you and we…

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Holly S.

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Stumbled across this shop with my boyfriend, and wandered to the back courtyard. Such a quaint location! We couldn't pick a flavor so we ended up with 4 bags! Our favorite so far is the chocolate chip cookies. My boyfriend is a huge fan of crunchy cookies & these definitely hit the spot for him! I may also be a crunchy cookie convert, now.... Glad we found this spot and we will definitely be return customers! :) read more

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Yudi H.

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3 years ago

Soooo good. Best cookies. I really enjoy different flavors and how crispy they are. Will definitely buy more.

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Erin C.

Aloha Yudi! Thank you so much! We look forward to seeing you again!

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Tori A.

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Best cookies I've ever had in my life! Genuinely dream about the Butter Dreams -- so so so good

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Erin C.

Mahalo, Tori! We are so glad to hear that you liked our cookies! :)…

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Kyle V.

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Fantastic cookies and the owner is extremely friendly! This place is hidden behind little shops off the "main" drag but well worth it. The chocolate chip with macadamia nut was outstanding. We ate multiple before we even made it back to our car. The owner asked all about our honeymoon and gave us recommendations on where else to visit. Truly felt welcomed by a local which felt great. read more

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Matt M.

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Taste like my grandmother's cookies. Nothing but the best here! Get whatever is fresh for the day and take another bag home!

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Juan F.

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This place holds my heart of hearts. This one cookie defines ALOHA It's only sold on this island. If you don't make it to the shop check the airport for there cookies. Best I've ever had. read more

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K P C.

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My girlfriend and I went to Kauai and found the Butter Dreams at a little market. They were so buttery and just melted in your mouth. So much better than the other popular hawaiian shortbread cookie there. Had to go back for more to take back to Cali!! I bought 6 packs and my girlfriend bought 3. Gave a pack to my mom and she loved them. Butter Dreams and Chocolate Chip Macadamia nut to my sister, and Macadamia Nut to my boss. I was easily tempted to keep them myself. They are the best. Wish the could sell them on the mainland or through Amazon.com etc.... It does not get better than these!! Buy many!!! read more

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Benny L.

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Amazing home like cookies, Come in, don't miss it. The recipes are passed on from grandparents to grandchildren. Try the chocolate chip cookies with a cup of coffee from Little Fish Coffee next door. read more

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Tara B.

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Erin is the best!!! We bought a ton of cookies from her this past weekend and she was so friendly and helpful. There are so many varieties of delicious cookies made in store. Erin treated us like family and was so welcoming. When we return back to Kauai we will definitely go back to see her!! read more

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Reid I.

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We were walking around the stores in Hanapepe and around the corner I smelt the freshly baked fragrance. Its actually in back of a few stores. I went inside and the lady was very friendly saying that in about 10 minutes there will be a new batch of chocolate chip cookies. I came back and ordered 6 cookies. Very good and can't beat warm cookies straight from the oven. read more

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Jeff D.

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Great cookies, lady who owns it was super friendly. These cookies are Hawaiian style aka crispy/crunchy. Choc chip were my favorite.

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Sandy R.

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OMG!!! We absolutely love these cookies. We bought some Butter Dream cookies while on vacation..and loved them so much we went back the next day to buy more. They are the best crunchy, buttery, flavorful cookies weve ever had. They just melt in your mouth. YUMMY! read more

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Clancy F.

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If you really love crunchy cookies then you will love this place! We got the macadamia nut cookie and the chocolate coconut. If I had to recommend one it would be the macadamia nut. The coconut chocolate didn't have as much flavor as I would've liked. The business owner was very friendly and the place had a cute vibe. read more

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Eddy C.

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When in or near Hanapepe, roll in to Popo's. Located at the East end of Hanapepe Road just where it turns into the "downtown" area. It is tucked back in a courtyard shared with Little Fish Coffee. This business is the realization and passion of a young couple living the island dream, doing what you love where you love. Owner is always on site creating fresh and delicious treats made from local ingredients. Warning: they are addictive and you'll have trouble stopping at just one. So buy plenty and help keep this place growing. I plan to visit every time I'm on the island. Yum!! read more

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Amy G.

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Their chocolate chip macadamia nut & the butter dreams were our two favorite flavors of cookies!

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Tom G.

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Popo means Grandma in Chinese. Many decades ago, my wife remembers Popo's Cookies on Kauai and that these cookies were onolicious! But like all sweet Popos, they get older and pass on. If I understand the story correctly, Popo's family kept her legacy of onolicious cookies going, but as the generations progressed, they decided to pass on the torch. In came a new and enthusiastic owner, one who agreed to follow the recipes to the dot. One who has put in long labor of love hours to produce, once again, one of Kauai's most onolicious cookies! Popo's Cookies is hidden in a courtyard just down a tiny gravel alley way off Hanapepe Road. Hanapepe has a number of little gems (especially on Friday evenings). This is one of those gems you don't want to miss! We actually visited Popo's Cookies in July 2017 (not just once, but twice). We're visiting Kauai again in March (w/ our kids' Bachan - Japanese for Grandma). Without a doubt we'll be visiting Hanapepe and Popo's Cookies once again! If you're on Kauai and anywhere near Hanapepe and/or Waimea, three things not to miss out - Wong's Lilikoi Chiffon Pie, Aunty Lilikoi's jams & jelly's and Popo's Cookies! read more

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Susan T.

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it is a hidden GEM.. so worth walking down that little alley... the cookies are wonderful ...aka "ono" they ship to mainland... I think between the 8 of us we bought every kind ,all fantastic but the mexican wedding cookies (not sure if that's the name) oh my can"t say enough good things ...... make an effort to go find this place.. Susan G. read more

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Melanie G.

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Their Butter Dreams are one of the best cookies I've ever had. I bought 6 packs to bring home as souvenirs. I am already missing beautiful Kauai and these dreamy cookies! read more

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Ml R.

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We discovered this hidden spot when we were at Little Fish coffee, which is out front. Cookies were very good. We got the chocolate chip macadamia nut, very crisp and crunchy. Ladies in the shop were very friendly. Wish we had bought more. read more

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Jeremy H.

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The beast cookies on Kauai. PoPo's is a must stop, even if you miss art night Friday night in Hanapepe it is worth a special stop any day to get stocked up on great cookies. read more

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Peter O.

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This place makes amazing cookies!! Happened to come upon this place on my Honeymoon and we were not disappointed. We had their Chocolate Krispie Cookies and they were amazing! read more

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Hidden gem. Great little shop off the main street. Charming new owner. OUTSTANDING cookies.....and my husband is a true cookie monster. Especially liked the coconut macadamia nut. Definite bookmark for our next Kauai trip!!!! read more

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What a fun shop!! When you are on vacation you should stop in and grab a bag of cookies. We tried 4 different flavors and they were perfect with coffee or milk. A must try when going to the Friday Night Art Crawl. My favorites were the Macaroons, the Chocolate Chip and Macadamia, and there was one similar to a Russian Tea cake but with macadamia nuts. So Delish!!! read more

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One of the little gems in Hanapepe Old Town, Kauai. A little family bakery specializing in hand made cookies using family recipes. Family run. "Popo" means grandma - she founded the business decades ago. If you are in Hanapepe visiting the galleries and artists, it's worth the visit to PoPo's. read more

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Nicole W.

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Cookies are delicious. Made a special trip to the store hoping they would offer samples and perhaps offer a discount since it's the factory store, as I was going to buy several bags as gifts. Turns out this store charges almost a dollar more than other stores that sell it on the island. I found the cookies for $3.99 at Sueokas. Not worth the drive to Hanapepe to pay more per bag. They charge $4.83 per bag at this store. read more

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3900 Hanapepe Rd
Ste F
Hanapepe, HI 96716
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(808) 482-4545
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http://www.poposcookies.com

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What time does Popo's Cookies open?

Popo's Cookies opens at 10:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

What time does Popo's Cookies close?

Popo's Cookies closes at 4:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.Popo's Cookies closes at 8:00 PM on Friday.Popo's Cookies is closed on Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Thu 10:00 AM - 4:00 PMFri 10:00 AM - 8:00 PMSat-Sun Closed

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Does Popo's Cookies take credit cards?

Yes, Popo's Cookies takes credit cards.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Popo's Cookies have bike parking?

Yes, Popo's Cookies has bike parking.

Does Popo's Cookies have parking?

Yes, Popo's Cookies has parking options. Street Parking

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“I just ate a bag of the Butter Dream and now I'll be counting down until I can make a trip back for more.”

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Midnight Bear Breads

Huge breakfast sandwiches made while you wait. Big enough to share…read more.. Wonderful croissants and my favorite is the almond croissant which is amazingly delicious! Will be trying some of their breads soon.

Midnight Bear Breads is delicious…read more My favorite item from the breakfast menu is the "Turkey Deli Croissant Sandwich." It has a choice of turkey or ham, Kauai lettuce, local tomato, white sweet onion and mayo. My favorite pastry is the Mac nut cinnamon roll. It's sweet, sticky and amazing. My favorite item from the lunch menu is the "Roasted Chicken sandwich." The sandwich has roasted rosemary chicken, roasted onions, tomato, lettuce and pesto mayo on ciabatta bread. I really like the friendly staff and the cute store. Be prepared for a line during lunch because they have a great local following.

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Aloha Sweet Delites

I have any this at every opportunity. The entire family has…read more A nice chocolate or maple long John. They are filled with the best cream. Lots of stuff in there. Really good ham and cheese. Malasals. Good stuff. Nice ladies working inside. Great service.

I really don't know what the hype is all for. This place being constantly mentioned in vlogs and…read moreyelp, we wanted to try out their pastries. As said, this bakery is in the middle of nowhere. Since we are vegetarians, didn't have much options. Tried out their coconut and ube flavored manju. To be honest, it was below average. Like I said, we don't know what the hype is all for. Service was fine.

So many pastry options!

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Kauai Kookie

So this little hidden gem on Kauai is the cookie factory. When you go in the door you are greeted…read moreby some very nice and accommodating women who let you have taste tests of the various flavors. Then you go in the back and pick out what you want. The prices are the best on the island dollars cheaper per box than in any grocery or other shop. Plus you already know how any flavor tastes. You might even get lucky and have them be packaging the flavor you most want fresh that day.

Five stars. This is for the factory store in Hanapepe on…read moreKauai. The food is prepackaged goodies offered here. The only non-pre packaged food is their flaky freshly baked Manju that you only can get here. It's ono stuff! The service is good and friendly and helpful here. Very nice! The ambiance is what you can expect from a factory store. Old school, but neat.

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Kalaheo Cafe & Coffee

DO NOT COME HERE UNLESS YOU WANT GREAT FOOD!!…read more FINALLY found a place on this island that knows how to make top notch breakfast AND Coffee. Moved from Maui and the last month and a half has been nonstop disappointment trying every place around the island. Others need to come here and take note of how to make food and coffee and the prices of it.

Girlfriend and I were pretty hopeful for this place but it was one of the bigger letdowns from our…read moretrip. We opted for the Kahlua Pulled Pork Sandwich, and it was mediocre at best. The sammich just didn't pack the level of flavor that one would expect. It came with a side of fries, which were actually not bad and pretty tasty. They were a little on the oily side but honestly, I wasn't even mad at that since I needed some flavor to come from somewhere. Food aside, the vibe of this place was definitely off. The person taking our order did not seem the be the friendliest person and came off rather stand-offish. Lastly, buyers beware. If you let it be known that you will be splitting a food item, they will charge you an additional $2.50. Typically, when places do this, it comes with a larger portion for each split of the dish, but this was not the case for us. They took the normal portion, charged as the additional fee, and have us no extra food. 2/5 and would not come back.

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Kauai Menehune Kitchen

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Stopped by Kauai Menehune Kitchen after visiting Waimea Canyon on the way back to Lihue and it…read moreended up being one of the most memorable meals I had on the island. It's such a cute little mom-and-pop spot, super welcoming and simple in the best way. The second you walk in, it just feels warm and genuine. The roasted pork rice dish was honestly the best I've ever had in my life. The pork was perfectly cooked, so flavorful along with the cravy, and everything tasted incredibly fresh and homemade. Best mac salad as well. They have other rice dishes too, can't wait to come back to try these. You can really tell how much care goes into the food here. And the malasadas... easily some of the freshest we had in Kauai. Soft, warm, and just perfect -- the kind you wish you had ordered more of right away. They have both simple malasadas and filled ones (get the coconut one!!!) The whole experience honestly felt like you were eating at your auntie's house. So comforting, so friendly, and just really special. If you're anywhere near Hanapepe, this place is 100% worth stopping for. I'm already thinking about that roasted pork and can't wait to come back next time I'm in Kauai.

Yay finally found this kitchen manned by a group of three…read more It's totally walking into your gramma's kitchen (but larger). Vanilla sauce being made on the burner. Someone washing dishes. Another cooking our malasada order. Our church has ordered their malasadas which I enjoyed and wanted. They generously donated some as well. I ordered 6 with vanilla filling and no sugar (so I could warm up without burning). And 2 with sugar to eat immediately. They gave us extras ... Plain with sugar (it was doughy on the inside could've used extra time in the fryer) I gave this to my daughter who air fried it and said it was ono! Honestly, it's not your Leonard's but it's pretty decent on the heavier side which I like. The person that helped was very sweet... Will go back to try their other food and maybe a couple more malasadas!!

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Passion Bakery Cafe

Best malasadas on Kauai. Fresh, warm, crispy outside, airy inside, and overall a great sweet treat…read more Their most popular one is the POG malasada which did not disappoint. The filling is thicker than Leonard's Bakery (Oahu), similar to butter cream texture rather than ooey-gooey. You need to wait a bit after placing your order, but it's worth it.

Ok, lets start with the positive and the thing that matters most... food!…read more The food was great overall! i got the pulled pork loco moco because I was hungry and it was decent with good portion size. The malassadas were amazing. I got the ube, POG and mango. And they were all great in their own way and would love to try other flavors. The "meh" aspect of my visit - it took a long time to order/get my food. I know they make things fresh but I just couldn't believe how long it took for each party to move through. Now, once I got to the front, the servers were really friendly and kind, and the food was great. But time your visit so you don't spend 45 minutes waiting around.

Oh yes!...oh no.... They close at noon!

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The Right Slice

Whenever we're in Kauai, this is always one of our must-stop spots for pie. On this visit, we…read morearrived just before closing after spending the afternoon at Salt Pond Beach. We picked up a whole Island Lemon Pie to take with us (forgot to get a photo). I got myself a slice of the Macadamia Nut Pie to go, which was delicious, especially with vanilla bean ice cream. Everything we've tried here has been consistently good and we've never had a bad experience. If you're planning a visit, try to get there early since popular flavors can sell out. Definitely worth a stop!

(Tookout 04/28/26 TU @ 2:30pm): it appeared every slice was the right choice!…read more I met up with a friend for the day, and she insisted on taking me to The Right Slice! In town for the day simply to show me an investment property my family and I might be interested in the very near future, before she departed she had to pick up an order of pies to bring back to her family. Of course, I came along for the ride because I liked pie, but I was curious how good they were if she was willing to fly several of them in her carry-on. Founded by Sandy in October 2009, she quickly adjusted her business model from doing six community events a week to her first retail location in Lihue in 2011. The business continued to grow that led to a second location this time in Kalaheo in 2014. Fast-forward to today, the Kalaheo store is the only one standing, and she has cultivated a strong following both near and far of pie fans and the continued support of the local community. Did I choose the right slice for my first time here!? PURCHASE(S) Mango Lilikoi Pie Slice ($8.50): Their most popular pie, they had me at mango! Filled with plump juicy mangoes combined with the just right amount of lilikoi (passionfruit) and topped with a sugar crust. Juicy sweetness burst in every bite, and I was in pure heaven! https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=120&select=-IUMWv6HB5wpv9AiQ-Y_bg Macadamia Nut Pie Slice ($8.50): This time, they had me at macadamia! Made with a ton of island macadamia nuts, roasted to a perfect golden brown combined with butter, eggs, sugar, and fresh spices for a nutty tropical sensation, this pie reminded me of a pecan pie but so much better! It was heavy, thick, and required a cold glass of milk to perfectly pair it with. I went nuts for this pie! https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=120&select=JfthjT1sMLgeXqbfMPGzhA To-Go Containers ($0.50 x2): For my dessert, I've never been charged this before, but I understood businesses needed to cut/pass along costs as much as possible - c'est la vie. Credit Card Surcharge 3.00% ($0.57): Another pass-along fee that has become more prevalent - oh well. SERVICE I was warmly greeted by a young woman behind the counter who gave me time to review the menu while she offered recommendations. Once I ordered, my items were quickly packed and ready to go - mahalo! PARKING (FREE): We were lucky to grab one of the five small spots in front of their shop (it was very difficult to back out due to the heavily-trafficked thoroughfare). Otherwise, I wasn't sure where else you could park nearby - be prepared. ATMOSPHERE, DÉCOR, AMBIENCE A country shop-like and ice-cream parlor feel with a couple of wooden tables, pie display https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=120&select=5gAkOcUYZ1pbgpC8UZq5xg cases, a pie menu https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=120&select=vSyaGOufl1cmq9OBOppvPw hung from the ceiling behind the counter, counters and shelves with merchandise, and an open entry way that welcomed you https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=120&select=jSiOeD6ISWVAot4Qkz2e1A in for a treat. Plenty of natural lighting came through the large front doors and windows while soul-sucking fluorescent electric ceiling lights filled in the rest. There were no TVs, while pop music played in the background. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=120&select=53zRcRMKuNaS23ufwnBORw ATTIRE Totally casual, so I would normally be in a t-shirt, boardshorts, and flip-flops. OVERALL The Right Slice offered magical pies both savory and sweet (I must return to try a savory one!) all made from scratch and with a ton of love. The care and pride was tasted in each incredible bite, and I wished I had one to bring back with me after I ate each slice back at the resort. Everything tasted phenomenal, the prices may've been a tad high (but well worth it!), and the service was calming and straightforward. Plus, I always loved to try and support small local mom & pop businesses. I found complete value based on the prices, service, and experience noted above (TOTAL paid experience was around $19.00 BEFORE any discounts, points usage, and/or tip). And, they accepted my credit card of choice... AMEX! 5.0 STARS

From left: lilikoi cheesecake, mango, lime, macadamia nut. Center: coconut cream.

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Wong's Chinese Restaurant

I stopped by Wong's after seeing their sign that they sold pies, and I heard Kauai pies are famous…read moreso wanted to try. It looks like a local joint with a cozy cafe-like atmosphere with the usual hanging ducks. At the front is a refrigerator with the different varieties of pie. I settled on the lilikoi chiffon and ube and a rice cake. No one was at the front for a while, I think they were putting together a to go order and we waited about 10 minute. I was a little surprised at the total of $20 for the items but once I tasted the pie it didn't bother me one bit. While I didn't get to try the food, it looked tasty and will have to return on my next trip to Kauai.

We stopped by for Lilikoi pie and loved the pie. It's neither too sweet nor too tart but just right…read morefor us. The crust was tender and moist. The filling light, fluffy, and balanced being neither too tart nor too sweet. A hint more Lilikoi would be nice. But that would change the traditional family recipe upon which this restaurant has built its following with locals. Nice job! We will be back for more pie.

Lilikoi chiffon & ube pies on the beach

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Kauai Bakery

Yummy Yummy Yummy donuts were great Malasala was great. Yummy goodness. I would definitely come…read moreback again. I will come here next time every time I can.

Good food poor coordination Do nit follow line of people…read morewaiting Though the customers tend to gang up in the staff.

The selection of treats!

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Lilikoi malasada

Wailua Bakeshop

Best malasadas!! We found this spot and went early around 7am to be sure we could grab a couple of…read morefilled malasadas which they're famous for. We ordered the passion fruit, coconut, and 1 plain/non filled. We ended up ordering another coconut and a chocolate one as it was fresh out of the back. We also ordered 2 coffees. Coffees were good, but we really came for the malasadas and they did not disappoint. The staff was lovely, helpful, made great recs and friendly. There are a couple of tables inside so we sat and enjoyed them while talking with a few locals about how wonderful the Bakeshop is. Highly recommend coming early & we will definitely be back on our next trip to Kauai!!

Came here on a whim because we stopped at Pono Market and it was next door…read more WOW these croissants were legit. Freshly baked and they had some yummy savory options. We did the mushroom, onion, and Swiss. Highly recommended if you are a mushroom lover. Definitely recommended if you are a croissant fan like me. There were so many other pastries we could buy, but our stomach was only so full. They do run out so I recommend coming here early.

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Cute little food truck in Hanapepe. The lady was very friendly and patient. She thoroughly…read moredescribed each of the different types of lemonade offered. I chose the courtyard one and it was great. There was a couple there with a dog and the lady gave the owner a tray of water for her pet without them asking. Thumbs up!

Most delicious Lemonade of my life. You can get Lilikoi foam on top. Charming Food Truck, with some…read moreoutdoor picnic table seating available, excellent service. Get a cool drink and go walk across the old hanging bridge nearby.

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Outside of truck

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Approaching

Kickshaws

Wowzers! After a long day zip lining we stopped off in Hannapepe since it was a Friday night. The…read morecouple that owns the truck were awesome and their son did magic tricks for us while we waited for our food. They said the menu changes but the one we got was delicious. My dad had the Ahi tuna melt - he raved about it (ate it so quick I didn't snag a bite!), my mom had the burger which was delicious, and I had the Lamb Melt with AJus dipping sauce. It had just the right amount of cheese and jalapeños! The bread was fantastic. They serve it with a side of kettle chips- chefs kiss! It was the perfect night and they had a cute little table with heart shaped place mats and a little chandelier- it was the perfect ambiance! Truly a magical experience!

No brainer. Just do it…read more See the pictures. Oh wait, we ate it all...nothing left. 100% Awesome Burger Bodacious Bourbon Bitchin' Burger

100% awesomeness burger. Delicious!

So cute!

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Wong's Chinese Restaurant

I stopped by Wong's after seeing their sign that they sold pies, and I heard Kauai pies are famous…read moreso wanted to try. It looks like a local joint with a cozy cafe-like atmosphere with the usual hanging ducks. At the front is a refrigerator with the different varieties of pie. I settled on the lilikoi chiffon and ube and a rice cake. No one was at the front for a while, I think they were putting together a to go order and we waited about 10 minute. I was a little surprised at the total of $20 for the items but once I tasted the pie it didn't bother me one bit. While I didn't get to try the food, it looked tasty and will have to return on my next trip to Kauai.

We stopped by for Lilikoi pie and loved the pie. It's neither too sweet nor too tart but just right…read morefor us. The crust was tender and moist. The filling light, fluffy, and balanced being neither too tart nor too sweet. A hint more Lilikoi would be nice. But that would change the traditional family recipe upon which this restaurant has built its following with locals. Nice job! We will be back for more pie.

Lilikoi chiffon & ube pies on the beach

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Pilina Coffee

5.0

(22 reviews)

0.0 mi

Best Matcha and Mocha coffee we got in the island. Highly…read morerecommend getting the huapia cold foam on top. It adds the right amount of sweetness to the smooth and strong matcha flavor. The staff is calm and welcoming. There is a little parking lot across the street since street parking looks limited.

Matcha lovers MUST STOP HERE. Amazing flavor and quite possibly the best matcha I've ever had. No…read morehyperbole. Top it off with ube cold foam to make your taste buds sing. Pilina lives up to its name, fostering community with a "pay it forward" wall. Love that. It's been 15 minutes since I finished my drink, and I'm already plotting a way to stop back by the shop later today.

Cold brew with Haupia cold foam!

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Longies Shave Ice & Treats

Fantastic treat! Friendly staff. Delicious. Glad we stopped! Would totally go back.read more

Hanapēpē is Hawaii's biggest little town and was once the capital of Kaua'i, once bustling with a…read morebusy harbor, train station and military base. Today, it's a sleepy town with art galleries, restaurants, gift shops and auto parts stores. Nestled in the corner of a former hotel and brothel is Longies. Offering refreshing and delicious (and legal) delights, it's somewhat of an oasis in a hot and dry region. On this visit, I had the Longies special, which is a bed of vanilla ice cream with shave ice flavored with Blue Hawaii, haupia (Hawaiian coconut pudding) and ube. There's also a vanilla cold cream cap on top of the shave ice. The place is family run with parents and their kids serving you with nothing but genuine West Side aloha. Ignore the reviews on other sites that say it's "lightly flavored water." This place is great.

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De Longie special. Awesome

Kauai Kookie

So this little hidden gem on Kauai is the cookie factory. When you go in the door you are greeted…read moreby some very nice and accommodating women who let you have taste tests of the various flavors. Then you go in the back and pick out what you want. The prices are the best on the island dollars cheaper per box than in any grocery or other shop. Plus you already know how any flavor tastes. You might even get lucky and have them be packaging the flavor you most want fresh that day.

Five stars. This is for the factory store in Hanapepe on…read moreKauai. The food is prepackaged goodies offered here. The only non-pre packaged food is their flaky freshly baked Manju that you only can get here. It's ono stuff! The service is good and friendly and helpful here. Very nice! The ambiance is what you can expect from a factory store. Old school, but neat.

Assortment of cookies

Box of 6 assorted.

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