=== THE CUTEST. Funnest market we went to. Say hi to G and have lunch there on their front porch!…read more=== We had seen Warehouse 3540 in Lawai on our trips to West Kauai, and after stopping there (also a really great stop but that's another review) walked back to Lawai Market. Super glad we did! Lawai Market has tons of house-made baked goods, a kicking deli section, incredible bread, smoothies, local goods (mostly food kinds), interesting alcohol/spirits, just tons of fun stuff. Counter folks were super friendly, G was especially friendly and helpful, offering recommendations, helping us out, talking story with us, and making us feel at home. Specific thoughts: ++ House-made s'mores bar. Huge portion. Five of us shared one. Topped with toasted marshmallow, then fudge-y brownie, then this incredible crust which seemed like graham cracker shortbread - never had a crust like that. Almost impossible to cut through because it's so wonderfully thick. It literally stays on the knife you use to saw through it. But oh so good. Each bite lasts a long time as you make your way through the layers. + They had more than a dozen other pastries, again, all house-made fresh every day. G says the tres leches cake (beautiful and floating in the cream mixture) and the brownie parfaits are crowd favs. ++ Curried chicken salad. Supreme comfort food but with strong flavors of curry (they don't mess around), raisins, and all sorts of other textures. FILLING - our group of five couldn't eat more than half of the small container and we loved it. ++ Egg salad. Punchier than most egg salads with lots of strong dill. Tended to like the chicken salad more but dug into this when I needed a break from the curry. + Spicy poke. Good and fresh. Personally like the spicy poke from The Musubi Truck better, but this was still solid. Always love the creaminess if the aioli. + Purple power smoothie. You can tell there's something healthy in there - not like your normal straight up sweet smoothie. (I think it's kale.) But this really grew on me. ++ Focaccia. Oh man. Salt crystals on top, great texture to the bread. Our group are bread connoisseurs and they loved this. We went back for a second loaf because we devoured the first one. ++ They have small sizes of everything in their deli which makes getting a selection of a bunch of things for your group easy. We literally sat out there and walked back into the store three or four times to browse and get more items. And walked out with more and more each time. Sitting on their front porch is great too. Yes, the main road goes right by there but lush trees and Kauai greenery abounds on the other side of the road which makes the whole space awesome to hang in. Make this stop - you won't regret it.

Love this little market!…read more They have a small grocery selection as well as hot food and baked goods. Also açaí bowls, smoothies, and coffee. I ordered soft serve with their chocolate haupia flavor and it was amazing. So fresh and creamy and flavorful!

I thought I knew what an açaí bowl was... then I came to ʻIwacaʻi. This place completely changed…read morethe game for me. The bowl was incredibly fresh, cool, refreshing, and packed with flavor in every bite. You can tell every ingredient is thoughtfully chosen and combined with intention. All natural, healthy, and something that actually leaves you feeling good after eating it. Renato, the owner, is a genuinely kind and welcoming guy, and meeting his son showed that the good energy runs in the family. Great people, great vibes, and an unforgettable treat. Now I'm thousands of miles away still craving it. That should tell you everything. If you're in town, this is an absolute must-have.

Tasty, fresh pitstop on the way to Princeville. Owner was kind and very clear on wait time…read more They're working hard in that lil' shack to make some of the freshest açaí flavors you'll ever have. Update: this was our favorite acai bowl during our trip. We tried about 2-3 other ones, but Iwaca'i wins the "best of trip" award!

Like I mentioned in the caption, I'm not exaggerating when I say the açaí bowls at Aloha Aina are…read morethe best I've ever had. That's a huge claim, but nothing else has come close for me. The flavors, the texture, the freshness, everything is just spot on every single time. And honestly, it's not just the açaí bowls. Pretty much everything on the menu stands out. The smoothies are incredible, the ingredients always taste fresh, and somehow everything feels healthy while still tasting great. One of my favorite spots to grab something quick that actually tastes amazing. The staff and management are awesome too, and the whole place just has a really good vibe. You can genuinely feel the Aloha in everything they do. God, I love this place. Here's a tip: order online from their website and skip the line. There is always a line and it's so much faster to just walk in and have your item already waiting for you. You just go straight to the counter for pick up and bingo bango.

Ordered the Puhi smoothie, the adapt mushroom drink and the mermaid bowl…read more All gorgeous colors. Good portions and great flavor ! Very unique options and lots of to choose from.

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.

Such a gem spot in a small town!! Prob the best malasadas…read moreyou'll get for miles. They're made fresh to order and come out so warm!! I will admit that they are muuuch thicker than other malasadas I've tried, almost similar to the texture of a churro, but still super delicious. Don't let one fool you!! It sits pretty heavy after x3 (oops haha). Such sweet service and they have other yummy breads and pastries available at the counter.

We came here in September and everything was amazing!! So good. We came back recently because we…read morereally enjoyed it the first time, but this visit was just okay. The staff is still incredibly kind and friendly. They were just as welcoming as we remembered, and that alone makes me want to support this place. This time, though, the açaí bowl wasn't quite the same. The base tasted much more like banana than açaí, and there wasn't as much fruit as our first visit. It just didn't feel as balanced or as fresh as the bowl we had before. I still think it's worth checking out because the people working here are genuinely wonderful. I'm hoping this was just an off day since our first experience was so much better!

I ordered the Kauaiian Açai Bowl. Came on a Sunday morning; wait was about 15 minutes. Service was…read moregreat. The thing I really liked about this bowl was the creamy texture of the Açai and the fresh fruits on top. Other than that, it was honestly not as good as expected. Although the Açai texture was perfect, it lacked flavor. The entire bowl could have had more sweetness (and I like my desserts to be not-too-sweet). I was disappointed that the granola was bland. Maybe the other items in the menu will be better.

Truly loved this place for their delicious food and service. They are not open all the time so it's…read morebest to call in advance before you go. We tried their Spinach avocado tacos and Thai crunchy salad bowl. The tacos were extremely good and nutritious. The salad was good too but felt it didn't have enough dressing that it requires. There are a few tables just outside the food truck. Service was great.

Ordered the Surfer Bowl and it was delicious--fresh, filling, and packed with avocado, quinoa,…read moretomato, purple cabbage, and greens. I ordered ahead and the service was quick and smooth. Seating is very limited, just a single outdoor table in front of the stand, so it's best for grab-and-go. Great healthy option in the area! Tip: Thirsty Thursday - $8 smoothies Tuesdays and Saturdays - $19.50 for tacos and smoothie

Delicious and healthy smoothies and açaí bowls. Branlee had the best customer service and our…read moresmoothies were delicious Smoothies: Jungle Girl is a nice kale ginger and berry mix with a little ginger, Blue Belt has tons of blueberry punch with a little crunch, Silver Back was a chocolate and banana strong adventure, and the Strawberry Date was a match made in heaven with creamy delight.

Came here to get Acai Bowl bc it was very much needed after a hike in Waimea Valley. It hit the…read morespot for our group. They were very quick with getting our orders and serving out acai bowls. Fun and relaxing music. 1 small table with chairs inside and outside, a bench and sofa couch for us tired hikers. Thank you Jireh for your beach suggestions and providing awesome service! Much appreciated!

We got there pretty early but apparently not early enough...the case was pretty bare with only a…read morefew pastry items left. I thought they had stuffed malasadas but they did not. Only small plain ones. They were decent but really wanted the stuffed ones. Ordered a ham and cheese roll, fried rice omelette with gravy and a BLT sandwich to go. Everything was tasty. Would recommend going super early if you want a bigger selection of pastries

Small business bakery. The owner was very kind. I went in late in the day and told her I was…read morelooking for the crab pastry's which were already sold out. She held some for me the following day. It was much appreciated! She even recommended the Portuguese sausage pastry over the crab one. And she was not lying! It was the best! If you come to Kaua'i, this bakery is a must try! Believe me you will want to go back for another Portuguese sausage pasty the next day. Get two or three! lol you won't regret it!