Fresh healthy food, but make sure you have at least 30 minutes or longer to wait for your food. I was looking for a place to buy a good salad to take on my long (5+ hours) flight home. Based on location and yelp reviews I picked The Greenery Cafe. It's a cute hippyish cafe with parking for about 2-3 cars in front and some limited street parking. It's basically a home converted to a cafe. The kitchen is in the home and seating in the backyard. There were maybe 2 parties in front of me in line when I showed up. The party in front of me decided to opt somewhere else when they were told it was a 30 minute wait. We had plenty of time before our flight so I decided to give it a wait. The woman taking our order was very nice and very friendly. She let us know about the wait for the food before we ordered (I think that it's very courteous of her to disclose this as many people are probably short on time during lunch on a weekday). I ordered a couple salads and a vegetarian sandwich for the husband and I to share and a watermelon juice. There are plenty of healthy veggie-packed options on the menu as well as options to add fish and chicken (they were out of ahi for the day but had Mahi Mahi). While I waited for the food several more parties arrived and placed orders. There were several regulars who are well aware of the long wait and there were newbies like me who were surprised/disappointed by the wait. The watermelon juice was refreshing and much needed on a warm day. The food was fresh and exactly what I was craving. The Mahi was very tasty and flavorful. After a week of splurging (I was in Kaua'i for work and had a pretty decent expense allowance) on not so healthy breakfasts, lunches and dinners I really needed a decent salad. Surprisingly, during my week in Kauai I didn't find too many restaurants with a big salad option. Just a couple of salads on a menu focused on other entrees. This is definitely a stand out. And a cute local spot. read more

Went here recently and had the Mahi mahi fish sandwich GF and side salad. Bread was beautiful and soft, glad we added avocado to the sandwich though as it was pretty bland. Salad was nice and vinegarette was yummy. It's good if you want something basic and fresh. read more

The curry chicken sandwich at 3pm after a long flight and a couple wrong turns was perfect. Outdoor seating was a welcome touch.

Smoothies - great organic smoothies. Fish plate - fish was a little dry for my liking but flavored well. The sides (kale salad and beans) were both great. Price - decent food for the price read more

Very tiny hidden gem Quaint little spot to have a healthy meal or a healthy smoothie. read more

The Greenery Cafe - Kale Smoothie, super refreshing! - Salad Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

AMAZING! Came for a quick bite after the airport.. needed to stay around to pick up my sister and brother in law. This place is literally a home turned into a restaurant!!!! It's in a mini neighborhood next to the other houses!! The wrap is delicious!!! Mahi and chicken! read more

Delicious food with lots of veg options. The avocado wrap was flavorful and light, and the collards/sweet potatoes/black eyed peas was some of the best I've ever had. read more

This place is a diamond in the rough! If you want local good and healthy food...this is the place. A little hard to find but it is definitely worth it. read more

Excellent food! Went here and it was at the back of someone's house/backyard. The service was excellent and they had good vegetarian food! Very good quantity of food for 3 people. The avocado wrap and the hummus wraps were so good The watermelon juice was simple yet very refreshing :) Def would recommend read more

Local, fresh and delicious. This was our first stop when arriving to Kauai and we're so happy we stumbled across this little jewel. I had the avocado wrap and my husband had the mahi-mahi wrap and they both were amazing!! We were meaning to take a picture but we got so excited when we seen our food it was gone in a flash. If your in town this place is a must!! read more

The Greenery Cafe - Front sign - Salad Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

This place is so different. It's literally a back house or guest house turned into a small restaurant with seating outside only (however, they did let me use their restroom :D ) This place is so reasonably priced for such fresh local ingredients. I feel like you can't go wrong! The gentleman taking our order couldn't have been more friendly and helpful. Really we just love this place. It's a bit hard to find because, as I said, it is the "back house" on the property, but you'll see the sign from the street. When you pull in, you can either park right in the front by the sign if there are spots available or you can drive to the back of the property. The BBQ chicken wrap was INCREDIBLE! Just enough flavor but overall very light. No heavy sauces or overwhelming flavors. The grilled cheese (we added BBQ chicken to it- custom style!) also INCREDIBLE! The collard greens: A+ The side salad: fresh as could be! And then the corn bread?! Oh... My.. Good... Lord.. And the sweet potatoes could count as dessert! They're THAT incredible. But again.. Not TOO sweet. Just enough flavor. Honestly if I could give this place 10/10, 20/20, 100/100.... You get the picture... I would, without hesitation. My one tip- if you're really hungry, order some sides to to go with your plate/sandwich/wrap. We're just so stoked we found this place! read more

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We discovered this place through Yelp; it's not in a spot where anyone would be likely to find it by chance. One side of Akahi Street is mostly the back entrances of businesses along Kuhio Highway; the other side of the street is mostly houses or businesses that look like houses. There's a Greenery Cafe sign in front of one of the houses (where the owners live?), and some small signs that indicate that the restaurant is a house behind the house that's visible from the street. There's a grass driveway to disability parking by the restaurant-house, but parking is mostly a matter of finding a spot on the street. Once you find the place, the next challenge is the wait. When we arrived in the patio between the house-house and the restaurant-house, someone noticed us, asked us to wait a moment, and stepped away for a bit. I did my Yelp check-in, and the three of us (my wife, our four-year-old, and I) settled into seating. Before long, someone was ready to take our order. We ordered our sandwiches. While waiting, we kept our child amused. When they announced that our food was ready, I noted that it had been 38 minutes to prepare the sandwiches. Everything on the menu sounded like really healthy food, and the menu boasted about the guiltless organic ingredients, sustainable fish, and so forth. Besides getting just plain good, healthy food here, one could probably indulge a lot of kinds of specialty diets here. The food was delicious. Just about every bite was five-star, "Woohoo! As good as it gets!" delicious. A lot of healthy food is a bit on the bland side, but this was all good. Yum! The seating area is pretty small. It's outdoors, with a roof that protects against sunshine and rain, but probably not much against wind. The tables and chairs are spartan, and not really ideal for the long wait for food. But I kind of understand; it's not easy to find comfortable outdoor furniture. The slow service means that the food is very freshly prepared, and the meal we had was fantastic. But it's definitely a deterrent to visiting on an impulse. From other reviews, I understand that it's possible to order ahead. That seems like a really good idea if one doesn't have plenty of time to wait. (I'll have to look up how to order ahead next time we're on the island.) But that requires added planning that's not necessary at places with faster service. In conclusion, the food is worth five stars: "Woohoo! As good as it gets!" But the time requirement (whether a long wait or ordering ahead far enough in advance) is enough of an inconvenience that I'm reducing my overall rating to four stars: "Yay! I'm a fan." read more

So good. Food was so yummy we had the fish wraps and the avocado sandwich, the perfect first stop on Kauai. Delicious iced coffee drink. Comfortable seating outside. Great service, can't wait to go back. read more

The Greenery Cafe is a lovely hidden gem tucked away behind a quaint house in Lihue close to the airport. While the covered patio area only accommodates two tables, it was the perfect place to enjoy a healthy meal before our flight and stay protected from the April rain showers. I was compelled to order the salmon cakes as I haven't eaten them in ages and for some reason they bring back the nostalgia of eating them during my childhood. Already a healthy option, the meal was made even better with the sides of sweet potato yams and kale salad. My father ordered the rosemary chicken wrap. It must have been good as my father didn't leave any behind for me to sample. For dessert, we opted to try the coconut rice pudding. One of the ladies working at the cafe brought out the warm pudding in a little plastic to-go cup. I was pleasantly surprised to find chunks of purple taro mixed in to the pudding which definitely makes it one of the most unique rice puddings I've eaten. I also appreciated that the pudding had just a subtle sweetness to it. The cafe staff were all very friendly. I had a nice conversation with the man who took our order when he asked whether we were locals or visitors to the island. I also appreciate when restaurant staff take a genuine interest in their customers. The Greenery Cafe has now been added to my list of local Kauai eateries I will return to on subsequent visits to the island. read more

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Greenery Cafe continues to amaze. Kale Salad with Mahi Mahi. So fresh and tasty and good for you. Niena, who takes your order, is always so friendly and occasionally will make some desserts (available on the "Niena's Sweet Treats" tray near the counter) Highly recommended! read more

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A fresh, tasty, and wholesome spot with a relaxing garden view. We came here before our flight looking for a healthy lunch to hold us over and thoroughly enjoyed it. The rosemary chicken wrap and BBQ salad we awesome. read more

Stopped here as soon as we landed and grabbed our rental car. Cafe is at the back end of a house, pretty cool! We had Mahi wraps, Mahi plates and an organic chicken salad. All very good. Be prepared to wait a bit, but it's all worth it read more

The Greenery Cafe - Salad Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

Superb superfood kale salad in a quiet setting. The staff was so friendly. Loved it! read more

My husband and I stopped here before checkin in for a helicopter ride at Lihu'e airport. All I can say is... wow! At first when we pulled up, we were a little skeptical, but once the food came, all of our (slight) worries went away. When you pull up to the house, walk around to the back and you'll find the sweetest staff. My husband ordered the BBQ chicken wrap and loved it - the BBQ sauce was homemade and tasted so fresh and light. I ordered the kale salad + chicken and could taste the freshness in every bite! I am a huge fan of kale salads and this was by far the best I've ever had. I don't know what the difference in Hawaiian kale is, but it's amazing! The man who brought our food said that (almost) all of their vegetables are grown in their garden, which he showed us and invited us to check out once we were done eating. My only disappointment was that they were out of their special dessert - a chia seed sweet potato pudding! Oh - and I wish it was closer to where we're staying in Princeville! We will definitely be back on our way out of town. read more

The Greenery Cafe - Kale salad + chicken... incredible! So amazingly fresh; everything is grown in their garden. - Salad Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

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Lunch for, dined outside, under a sun shade. The lunch was great. Salad and soup. Both delicious. Humble garden cafe and tasty food here. Plus ice tea with re-fills. read more

This place was amazing! We were driving around exploring the island when we started getting hungry. Checked out Yelp and found this place. It's hidden in the back behind a house--hidden places are always the best. I ordered a rosemary chicken wrap, my mom a rosemary chicken salad, dad a rosemary chicken melt & husband the ahi wrap. Everything was DELICIOUS! We sat outside and just enjoyed ourselves. My mom kept raving about her salad and thought about ordering another to go but we weren't heading back to the hotel. If you're staying on the island I definitely recommend this place for lunch. It's not heavy food so you feel satisfied with a good meal and are ready for my island exploring. read more

The Greenery Cafe - Cute little place! - Salad Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

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A great first stop after the long flight to Kaua'i! The couple running this adorable cafe is extremely sweet and welcoming. Their food is absolutely delicious as well--definitely give the soul food plate a try. Feels like you're going over to your favorite aunt or cousin's house for a homecooked meal. This food is made with love! read more

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This place has delicious homemade healthy food. The location is tucked behind a house. The folks are friendly and the food is tasty. Lots of vegan, vegetarian and gluten free options. The clientele was a good mix of locals and tourists. Be prepared to wait about 20-30 minutes for your food but it's worth the wait. read more

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Went there because we were in the area and they had some vegan options. The menu is limited and the ambiance is almost nonexistent and parking is scarce. But I said all that to say this. The food is really wonderful. Collectively we had two different wraps, the avocado bagel and the Mung bean soup. Everything was fantastic. Including the service. So be prepared for some problems, but in way opinion the food is worth it! read more

I write this review, hoping nobody reads it so a line 40 people-long isn't there whenever I go. I'm tempted to say 'stop, don't read further, there's a Burger King about a mile further up, c'mon, a Whopper, for fawks sake, just go there'. Organic plates made with care that are so freakin' tasty you just want to punch a horse. None of the ever-existent Hawaiian deep-fried WTF, nor atmospheric Hawaiian prices that go with it. Such a secret gem on a side street, and even then in back of a house. Just go, sshhhhh, and only tell the friends you REALLY like. But no exes or people that don't deserve it! read more

Very good food. The hummus & black eyed pea wrap was very good! Friendly staff definitely will come again!

Getting a quick bite before our flight back to the mainland. We're having them pack it up so we can enjoy on the plane. The place is pretty cool in a tranquil setting. Menu items are awesome - organic choices and vegan choices as well. read more

Woah! This place is awesome! The best place we've eaten on our 2 week trip to Hawaii. The rosemary chicken wrap was so good, and full of fresh vegetables and herbs. My husband got the rosemary chicken plate with potatoe salad and cornbread. We also got the tea and cobbler. Everything was so good and healthy! The cornbread was amazing! If we hadn't found it on our last day here we would for sure have been back. One suggestion would be for clear signs with an arrow to show where to go exactly, which was behind the house. read more

The Greenery Cafe - The sign out front. - Salad Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

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Great vegan choices and friendly staff. Food is made to order and tasty. Outdoor seating with shade.

This place is a cute little backyard spot. It was affordable compared to other prices out there for the islands. I had the avocado wrap (comes with a side of really good chips) and it was AMAZING!! Didn't even seem like i was eating a vegan wrap and felt really good to eat clean fresh food! Definitely recommend read more

The Greenery Cafe - Avocado wrap, comes with these chips 10/26/2018 - Salad Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

Fresh fresh fresh. Great spot to pick up food before your flight. Really well done. Chicken salad wrap is the best!

I have been here twice and will happily return when back on Kauai. I went with friends and we tried the Salmon Croquette wrap, the BBQ Chicken and Hummus wrap, and the Rosemary Chicken wrap. All were delicious, with the salmon being all of our favorites. Comparatively, I found the wraps to be of most worth in terms of amount of food to price, they were quite filling! Would highly suggest for those looking for food that is more refreshing, as opposed to the oh so common plate lunches. read more

Beautiful spot in a residential area. Theres truly a lot of greenery around to look at. Plenty of outdoor seating with well kept tables, chairs, and tents. read more

The Greenery Cafe - Ahi plate, sweet potato, purple sweet potato salad, and kale salad. - Salad Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

The neighborhood hippies and their allies started a restaurant behind their house ! And it's really good ! This was the highlight of my 24 hours on Kauai for business. It's a cute little neighborhood eatery adapted in a mixed-use residential neighborhood, with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. I had a delicious vegetarian wrap sandwich and herbal mint iced tea. (The only thing I could fault them on was yes, it seems a bit slow, and also watching a young staff person wearing disposable food-prep gloves come out to deliver the food and then still wearing the gloves, open the door and go back inside, totally defeating the purpose of wearing the gloves. And the door frame into the kitchen has the usual grime on it. A very common mistake. All in all everything else was great). read more

A good choice for those looking to eat healthy. But the food is just Okay. Overpriced chicken wrap was not very full, I could do much better at home. How about adding some other greens, tomatoes hot peppers onions spicy local sauce etc. Step it up! Casualness of service reflected in the food read more

A neat little joint. Nice change of pace. Quiet little cafe in their back yard - Literally. Everything is light, freshly made, simple. All the ingredients seemed "real", natural, and clean. I had the fried fish - seemed fresh, very meaty, thin breading. Ok, nothing special. The homemade oil/lime/herb dressing on the garden salad was very fresh and tasty, and the greens themselves were super fresh, with herbs mixed in. Wife's rosemary chicken wrap was good, and fresh, again though not changing your life yummy. The owner brought out fresh-cut local pineapple and lychee for us to try, nice touch, and just genuinely made us feel very welcome. read more

The Greenery Cafe - View from the driveway of the whole place. Neat little cafe in their backyard. - Salad Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

What a great find! Stopped here on the way to the airport before our flight home. Absolutely delicious! And they were so amazing about getting our order ready quickly. I can still taste the gorgeous hummus/veggie burrito. Family members all loved their various chicken sandwiches, too. Lovely food, lovely people, highly recommend! read more

Great food close to the airport, pretty quick. Awesome local location if you have time to stop.

I always enjoy finding REAL, local slow food spots. This cafe is all of that. I don't mind them running short of items because we were a late lunch. I delight in seeing entrepreneurial success. This is clearly a sheltered location, behind a beautifully kept plantation bungalow in a wonderfully groomed garden. The wraps were creative, fresh and filling. We would be regulars if we lived here! Superb experience read more

Went for lunch on a Tuesday. We were warned that there would be a long wait. We placed our order right away and then drove to 7-Eleven for drinks. Once we returned we had to wait about 10 mins longer. Some people were complaining and even left because of how long it took. Once our wraps arrived we felt the wait was worth it! Fresh, organic and delicious! Highly recommend. Just be patient. read more

The Greenery Cafe - Rosemary chicken wrap - Salad Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

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