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    4.8 (19 reviews)

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    Steads Smashburger and waffle fries.

    I've been working my own pop up food business about 20 feet from Steads for a few months. So the other day I did it. I got their smashburger with waffle fries. Their smashburger was, seriously, the best burger I've had anywhere in Hawaii. Cooked to perfection. Juicy. Delicious. OMG kinda delicious!!! If you haven't had their burger, you are missing the boat. They are usually at the entrance to Bellows on Saturday and Sunday, until around 3pm. But they're usually sold out around then, so go early and enjoy the island's best smashburger. And their waffle fries with mayo and aiole sauce is the perfect combination to their smashburgers.

    Smash burger
    Brennan T.

    Really good burgers! The smash burgers have a good crust on them, and the mustard-mayonaise mix takes me back to childhood. Love the grilled onions! The waffle fries are big and delicious, and both of the sauces drizzled on top are great too. They complement each other with sweet, salty, and creamy. Service is excellent, and I'm super grateful that our group ordered from The Steads for an event. The family that owns this truck is super nice. Support a Native Hawaiian-owned business that makes great food!

    Hotdog and Smash burger
    Ashley J.

    They have their truck parked at the entrance of Bellows in Waimanalo, I believe on the weekends only. There is alot of parking. The couple that run the truck are locals from Waimanalo and are so friendly. They have Smash burgers, Waffle fries and Hot dogs. The price of their food is super reasonable and affordable. We ordered the Smashbuger with waffle fries and a hotdog. The Burger was cooked medium rare and it was perfect. The waffle fries are salty and drizzled with their sauce. Super good and very plentiful. The hotdog was a polish dog with mustard Mayo sauce and grilled onions. The food is delicious and I suggest you try it. Beats going to Jack in the box.

    Smash burger combo with waffle fries.
    Vivian C.

    The food always hits and for an affordable price too, in my opinion! You can get a combo smash burger with waffles fries for $13 and hotdog for $5. Sometimes they run out of waffle fries and give curly fries. I have yet to try that! But the burger is always so juicy and packed with flavor. The waffle fries are seasoned so well, and the sauce just makes it even better! Located at the front entrance at Bellows beach. Def one of our go-to's! Oh, and the service... they're just so kind!!

    Waffle fries are yummy and plentiful
    Yvette S.

    This is the only spot to visit to truly satisfy your smash burger craving! Their smash burgers and waffle fries are on point! I make a trip out to Bellows just to eat here....so tasty...the quality is amazing coming from a food truck, tastes like good restaurant quality! The waffle fries are very hot & crispy, the burger is mouthwatering, and everything is packed with flava!

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    Food was ono, portions were large, prices were very reasonable, service was friendly, wait wasn't long. Five stars!

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    Amazing fries and burgers! Definitely worth it! I love the sauce for the fries and it'll fill you up quickly!

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