My first time there. The first item on their menu is the…read more"Reuben." I planned to go down the list one-by-one but that will be difficult since the Reuben sandwich was the best west of Manhattan Island. Service was fabulously friendly. Ambiance is perfectly "Local" and real. Everything is what I expect for my Hawai'i experience.

Went for quick lunch today I was very disappointed of the process, turkey BLT $18.99 no chip or…read moreanything with it. Yes popcorn at the time of checking in. I find the whole atmosphere to be so so and just simply expensive. I would not recommend. Food was ok.

I got the "pop lock and drop it" a few weeks ago and since I've craved it every other day I swear!…read more This is a DEFINITE stop you have to make while in Kona! Super friendly staff and all the sandwiches we had were delicious BIG and come with a nice sliced pickle They also have a little outdoor spot with tables and chairs to eat outside there if you'd like. The only downside is parking along Ali'i area can be rough BUT WORTH IT!

Was so excited to have a great Italian Sub in Kona Husband…read moregot a pastrami Sammy They slice the meat fresh in front of you Delicious! Well done girls!

Seems like a lot of mixed feelings about this establishment…read more We are tourists vacationing in Kailua-Kona for a week. Tried this place on a whim as it was on our main thorough way and had pretty decent reviews. I am here to set it right by giving my two cents. The shop is in a dead shopping center. The shop itself was observed to be clean and well put. It was on a weekend morning and therefore we observed few patrons ordering their preference of cup of Joe and occasionally some will order with food. Whatever you order, do not get the chocolate chip cookies. It tasted like some sort of detergent and hardly any chocolate chips. The coffee was hot but the cup disintegrated shortly after we left the shop. It fell apart inside the rental car.

Food was great! Service was very fast and friendly. Highly recommend! Breakfast omelet was so good!read more

Love the burgers and onion rings. Also like the soup of the day with a sandwich of the day.read more

PARKING: Free in the shopping center lot…read more MENU: Very comprehensive, breakfast is until 11am. Also desserts, bottled drinks, and fountain drinks, including Orange Bang on fountain tap! Is busy at lunch time, but many tables and chairs VIBE: Casual, eating out of take out containers, and plastic utensils

Had my favorite Volcano Burger and it never disappoints. With a side of their delectable and…read moreunique tasting macaroni salad that could almost be placed in the burger at your discretion. Mighty tasty, mighty good. Flavor is powering, rich in spice and heat. May require some facial adjustment, as first introduction can feel intense. Pepsi in a bottle as Dr. Pepper was unavailable. A satisfying and welcoming revisit. Thank you : )

The place is in a strip shopping center, and a little bit buried. However, there was a sign out…read morefront saying it had great yelp reviews. I can see why! I'm not a hamburger connoisseur, and frankly, feel like most burgers, all taste the same. However, this may be the best hamburger I've ever had, ever! It came with a choice of size, I picked onion rings, and they were outstanding! I was planning on ordering the hotdog, however, they were out. My wife had the char grilled fish tacos, which were also excellent. Served with Hawaiian chili peppers and aioli sauce. She also picked onion rings for her side. An important note, the shopping center offers validated parking. We didn't know that before hand, and ended up paying over $40 to park for three hours, a few blocks down the road. It's a great place, I highly recommend it! We're definitely coming back however, it's not an inexpensive, but it's Hawaii!

Can I give this place more than 5 stars? It deserves it!…read more We had shoyu, lemon avocado, and umami ahi; kalua pig; ube coconut and cucumber sides. Every bite we had just had us in heaven. Yes, everything we had was amazing, but our favorite bites were the umami ahi, kalua pork, and cucumber salad. Service was quick and good. A good amount of nice outdoor seating, and we found parking easily in the lot. Do not miss out, this Pa'akai Poke is a taste of heaven!

My wife and I stopped by Paakai Poke & Deli as our first stop from the airport. Between the two of…read moreus, we split a plate with three scoops of poke -- umami ahi, furikake sea salt, and spicy salmon, along with mac salad, coconut ube and white rice with furikake, eel sauce and soy sauce. This all came out to $31.30 after tax, which is almost the same price as their large plate at $35.00, with two fewer scoops of rice. Of the items we ordered, the ube coconut was by far my favorite. I am definitely coming back again for more of this. I've never had ube in this format before, but the mild sweetness of the potato came through, and I enjoyed the chunky mashed potato texture. The next item I liked from the plate was the mac salad. I can't remember the last time I've had mac salad with this much black pepper sprinkled throughout it. The black pepper brought an unexpected amount of heat. Additionally, I thought the noodle were cooked perfectly. In most mac salads that I've had, the macaroni has been cooked far too long, but that was not the case here. I also appreciate that the mac salad was not drowned with mayo, another flaw I commonly see with this dish. Although the poke here is fresh, and the pieces are nicely cut -- all uniform in size, I thought the poke was a bit too salty, and needed to be enjoyed with the rice. The rice itself was a bit on the mushy side. Overall, we had a pretty solid meal at Paakai Poke & Deli. If you're in this area, stop by for the coconut ube -- you won't regret it.

We have been wanting to try this Deli for quite sometime…read more We picked up and brought in last week and it was really good. Stopped there again yesterday and tried 2 other of their amazing sandwiches. They were delicious and the staff was phenomenal. Friendly , outgoing and actually a pleasure to chat w while we waited for our sandwiches. Best to call and order since an amazing place like this gets busy. Look forward to meeting owner since we are from same local area.

We stopped in around 10:00 AM to grab a sandwich on our way to the beach. Unfortunately, our…read moreexperience wasn't very welcoming. When we entered, loud rap music was playing, which felt a bit out of place for the atmosphere. To their credit, they quickly changed it to some reggae island-style music, which felt more fitting for the setting. We greeted the employee with a friendly "Good morning," but the response felt indifferent, and we got the impression that our presence was more of an inconvenience than appreciated. We weren't expecting anything extraordinary--just a warm greeting and basic customer service. Hawaii is known for its hospitality, so this experience was disappointing. On top of that, the sandwich was very basic for the price. At $18, we expected better quality and value. Based on both the service and the cost, we definitely wouldn't recommend this place and will likely choose another option next time.

Had the Greek Chicken salad sandwich, very good! It was a Greek salad with curry chicken inside a…read morenicely toasted flatbread. Flatbread was thin - how I like it, and not too fat and bready. Greek salad stuffing was fresh and just the right amount. Also had the Lilikoi Iced Tea, very refreshing on a hot Kona day. Very nice staff and owner. Courteous over the phone and at pick up.

Cozy spot, window ordering and seating outside under some cute umbrellas. Friendly and inviting…read moredecor, they even have a speaker outside so you can enjoy some music while you eat (this spot is right in the heart of kona town). Ample parking. The staff were super friendly answering our questions and making suggestions, they were sold out on a few items but she helped us decide based on our taste preferences/ what was available. I can't remember the names of what we ordered but one was like a fully loaded chilly dog..... Quality hotdog, they are packed high with extras and they put a foil underneath to help you eat and not lose any of your food to the ground. It's very messy! Delicious, pretty straightforward food. About $15 for a specialty hot dog. The dessert was light and fresh - tapioca desserts with different toppings. The juice was also delicious. I think they make it there? Cute spot, would also be kid friendly because it's outdoors and they have kind of an enclosement so the kids don't run on the road.