Poke competition with the poke counter at Safeway! I personally think this place has better poke, lol. I'm sure some people will disagree--just like some people prefer Pepsi. Poke every day for a week. I have tried pretty much everywhere. read more

This market is great, amazing prices, great produce and right in the heart of Old Koloa Town. We needed just a few items and found them easily! read more

Great local market for most necessities. Super convenient with a lot of prepared items. Made our trip to Poipu beach so much easier than having to drive to Lihue to Safeway or Costco. Definitely check it out! read more

Big Save has all the basics that a tourist could ask for, plus dedicated parking. We stopped here many times, to and from our hotel, to pick up foods items to keep our dining expenses down. As you can see from my inside aisle pics they have plenty of items to choose from. If you're from the mainland this isn't like the super big grocery stores you may be used to, so keep your expectations reasonable. We found all our essentials and then some. read more

Big Save Market - Koloa - Stocked shelves - plenty to choose from - Grocery Near Me - Koloa, Hawaii

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10/26/24 Located in Koloa, this market is a small but very convenient. There is even a cooked food section. Koloa is a town in the southeastern part of Kaua'i, close to Poipu. I consider Sueoka Market as its central point of interest. Additionally, it's near the old sugar mill/plantation. Big Save is about a couple of blocks from Sueoka, also near the post office. The parking lot is small but can easily accommodate its patrons. It's not as big as Safeway or Foodland but it contains all your basic needs for groceries: meat, seafood/poke, fresh fruits, vegetables (very limited) & of course dry goods, too. What surprised me is their access to self checkout because it does not match their dated store--very convenient. I cannot speak to their customer service coz I didn't encounter it at this visit. All I bought was the pork stew meat for my sinigang. Aisles are pretty clear, organized shelves & labeled. Price point, fair for the region I would consider returning if in the area to shop here. read more

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This is where the locals shop. Pop in and grab the best supermarket sushi you've ever had. The mixed poke bowl for $8.99 is a steal and so fresh. This is where we stocked up on prosecco to make our own morning mimosas. Get in, get out. Don't be an obnoxious tourist. read more

A no-frills grocery stop that's super convenient if you need drinks, snacks, ice, or basics on a budget. Workers are really nice too! It's the perfect grab-and-go stop. read more

You'll find everything you need here at reasonable Hawaiian prices. Service is friendly and helpful understanding that vacationers aren't familiar with the store layout. read more

Great neighborhood market to locate local goodies and necessities. Friendly staff and everything in one place, I call that a win! read more

Big Save Market - Koloa - Grocery Near Me - Koloa, Hawaii

This review may be a little biased as my cousin works here and we visited this store for the first time ever in all the years coming to Kauai. If we didn't come to visit her, I don't think our paths would've crossed this Big Save location. My thoughts this store is mostly for locals and some tourists that have taken the wrong turn when going somewhere. Big Save Market has many local items you can't buy at the big box stores and also has the standard things you always need. We especially heard about this Hawaiian Frost ice cream and Shaka Pops. If you haven't tried it, I would highly recommend stopping in and buying them. You won't be disappointed! read more

Big Save Market - Koloa - All three local favorites - Grocery Near Me - Koloa, Hawaii

Wished I had read the review from 28 days ago on the boxed, dry pasta. Bought a box of spaghetti for the family for an eat in dinner one night on vacation. Just made it. Poured the whole box into the pot of boiling water. Hmm. What are these floaties? Mouse poop, that is what the floaties were. Eewww. Go to Safeway in Lihue. read more

If your plane arrives at Lihue late, this might be the only game in town to get some grub. Although not a Gelson's, it did the trick with a terrific selection of gourmet delights! The store prices were standard for this neck of the woods. Good prices on beer and wine. Friendly checkout by Pricilla! read more

Place is the go to for the locals . I bought their frozen and thawed poke and it was not good and eventually threw it away. The poke section was mostly empty so 3 stars . read more

**Review is only for the poke in the back**. Price for a poke bowl was excellent and there were lots of different options to choose from. However, the associate that helped me must have been having a bad day or something as she was not very nice or pleasant. read more

Big Save Market - Koloa - a bowl of food - Grocery Near Me - Koloa, Hawaii

Purchased noodles to make pasta and both boxes had mold on the noodles. Also went the next day to purchase chicken, and the only chicken they had available had a use by/freeze by date of the day before. Then, I went to buy a purple onion and they only had 4, which were all rotten. The workers are not friendly either. read more

The food at koloa big save is just like the service they give you 100% TERRIBLE, if you want something to eat in Koloa I suggest sueoka snack shop or even one of those food trucks in old Koloa town is better than big save plate lunches and the workers are rude and just stand around do nothing read more

If you're on this side of the island and need groceries, they have everything. If you're leaving the airport I recommend stopping at Costco and getting the majority of your stuff at Costco and then getting small items at the market. Reason for that is because the items at the market are super expensive. Yes I know a lot of the items are imported to the island which is why I recommend getting a lot of your stuff at Costco. Staff is super friendly and you'll be in and out p read more

This review is for their prepared poke. After trying poke from Costco, the Koloa Fish Market, and Leong's in the nearby outdoor mall, we agreed that Big Save was the best! The shoyu and spicy were well seasoned and the tuna cubes were large. And to top it off, theirs was by far the least expensive at $12.99/lb!! read more

Big Save Market - Koloa - Grocery Near Me - Koloa, Hawaii

Was not a fan to say the least. The store felt dirty. The ladies at the counter were super unfriendly. Never spoke one word to me. Food selection was not great but I did manage to get enough for breakfasts. Nothing looked super fresh. I probably would not go back. read more

I absolutely LOVE the fresh poke bar in the back of the store! I could eat poke every day!!!!

Big Save is like Santo Market in San Jose. It's a market where you can get some excellent Poke. The difference is that Big Save has a much better variety and even a better deal since their prices are cheaper for BETTER poke! Try the Spicy Ahi. It's has the perfect kick and texture and compliments rice so well. The key to great poke is the right balance of lubricity (just thought of that word. Probably not fitting but it popped in my mind), freshness (obviously), size of the chunks, and tenderness of the tuna without a lot of gristle. When it's done right you will go thru withdrawals when you skip a day. I felt gypped by other places once I ordered here bc why would you pay $20+ per lb when the stuff here is about $12/lb? You're welcome. read more

Big Save?? More like Save Big!!! When on the SouthSide of the Island, this is the place where both the locals and tourists of Poipu do their grocery shopping. Located in the heart of Koloa town, Big Save is a small grocery store that has fair prices for both those that live on and visit the Island. Fresh produce, including fruits native to the island and those of tropical surroundings are readily available here. Beef & chicken from the butcher and fish locally sourced are available from behind the counter or in their self serve grab and go freezer section. Throughout the aisles, you will find all of the typical items you would expect in a grocery store along with a few specialty items that are Hawaiian made or Hawaiian inspired. Beer, wine, and spirits are sold here, so no need to to search for a liquor store while on the island. Lastly, Have your camera ready when you get out of the car as it's not everyday you see chickens and roosters walking around the parking lot like they own the place. read more

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Store is a nightmare. Towering array alcoholic products dominate the front door. Bulky product displays block aisles, along with vendor and staff stocking shelves, all times of the day. Impossible for shoppers to pass. Flies and mold in produce area. Fresh items often outdated. Shelves bare, often out of yogurt, cheese. Mobbed with construction workers at lunch. Staff mean and grouchy. Despite complaints and bad reviews, no improvements. An embarrassment to Koloa Town. read more

In California speak, this is the equivalent of a Ralph's or Stater Bros. Big Save has many of the grocery needs you'd buy on a trip in Kauai (alcohol, seafood, chips, drinks, hiking snacks). This location was conveniently located in the same area as a McDonald's, which is why I stopped by. There's a hot breakfast bar, lunch bar, fresh poke bar, etc if you want to grab a meal instead of going to a restaurant. They also have a variety of Lay's chips that you can't find on the mainland such as Chesapeake Bay Crab Spice flavor! I also bought a $1 water bottle from here, which they have a variety of sizes to choose from. There's also the option to buy a chilled bottle or room temperature one. Note that they have a policy of "No exchanges or returns after 7 Days" of purchase. read more

Big Save Market - Koloa - O Baby! - Grocery Near Me - Koloa, Hawaii

Fantastic staff, good availability of food. Wonderful service Fantastic staff, good availability of food. Wonderful service read more

Big Save market is the local grocery store. They have a bigger selection than the Long's up the road. We picked up our produce, and other items during our recent stay. The store is clean, and the staff was friendly for the most part. read more

Big Save Market - Koloa - Front of store - Grocery Near Me - Koloa, Hawaii

Surprising filled with options. Cheap alcohol and poke if looking to save a few $$ on vacation!

Big Save is neither big nor a place to save much but it is convenient. Had to pick up some necessities to take back to the rental. Things have really changed in 10 years. Used to be a market more for locals but tonight it was packed with masses of tourists. Parking was horrendous. I guess even sleepy Koloa town has gone touristy. If you're planning on buying a lot, you're probably better off going to Lihue to do any major grocery shopping but if you need some basics, Big Save should meet your needs. Sigh, I miss old Kauai and Koloa. read more

This market is small but so nice to have right in Koloa. They do have a full array of items including fresh vegetables, poke all kinds of cereals and grains and dairy items. read more

I was happy to find bird seed for the cute birds where I'm Staying. Bought a lot of other food items but found the store overall to be on the pricey side. Veggies were good quality as were the other items. read more

Of all the places in Kauai, who knew that a supermarket would be my most frequented spot? The market itself is pretty standard, with the usual groceries and over-the-counter personal items you might need, but the huge draw for me was the hot foods area. Spam musubis are rolled fresh each morning and my husband ate his weight in these over the course of our stay here and claimed that Big Save set the standard for the musubis, as far as taste and rice-to-meat proportion. I took advantage of the breakfast bar, where plates of eggs, rice, and a variety of proteins can be served up in homey containers. My breakfast of choice every single morning was rice and eggs, with a ladleful of gravy over the top of the rice and a drizzle of ketchup over the eggs. Simple? Yes. Satisfying? Like nothing else. There are some other to-go foods, both hot and cold, such as hand rolls, char siu buns, and fried chicken tenders. We found these to be just all right compared to the musubis and hot breakfast bar, but we appreciated the variety just the same. read more

Big Save Market - Koloa - Hot breakfast bar - Grocery Near Me - Koloa, Hawaii

5 stars because I was able to find everything we needed for a family of 6 that spent a week in Kauai. Prices were hi but I quickly realized we were in the tourist area & in comparison I suppose it was fair!! Great schedule and convenience!! read more

Where do you go if you are a cheapskate and don't want to pay the $55 Costco annual membership, and forgot to stop by Walmart in Lihue on the way from the airport? Big Save is a branch of the Times supermarkets, and this one is located in old Koloa on the way to Poipu and environs in South Kauai. Prices change each Wednesday and can be found at www.timessupermarkets.com. Stopped by here to compare prices with Costco in Lihue. Pineapple $0.99 a pound for a 3.5/lb fruit, vs to $2.99 for a 4.5 lb fruit at Costco. POG $4.98 a gallon vs Costco $4.19 a gallon. Non fat milk $5.48 a gallon, vs Costco $4.19 a gallon. In California, Costco sells 2 gallons of nonfat milk for a total of $3.49! Salad $3.99 for 12 oz, vs $2.99 for 19 oz including dressing at Costco. 4 oz salad dressing at Big Save is $2. Rotisserie chicken 32 oz for $8.49, vs Costco's 48 oz for $4.99. BS price is almost triple that of Costco! Granola cereal $5.98 for 12 oz vs $7.98 for 24 oz at Costco. Bananas $1.29/lb vs $2.49 for 3 pounds at Costco. Blueberries $3.99 for 6 oz vs $9.99 for 18 oz at Costco. Blackberries $4.99 for 6oz vs $4.99 for 12 oz at Costco. 32 oz Greek plain low fat yogurt $3.49 vs 48 oz for $5.99 at Costco 16 oz whole wheat bread $3.29 vs $6.99 for 32 oz at Costco. Costco total bill was $75, compared to $103 for similar quantities at Big Save. And Big Save is among the cheaper supermarkets on the islands, cheaper than Foodland, let alone Safeway. Big Save (BS) is competitive with Costco on the liquids, yogurt and bread, but gets killed on the chicken and fruits, and that's no BS! Stopped by here also so that the wife could use the bathroom in the back. BS have 5 ounce boxes of chocolate macadamia nuts for $3.98, among the lowest prices I have seen. However since I retired in 2015,` my coworkers are SOL if they expect me to bring these to the office to share! read more

Produce was stale and even had mold growing on lot of items. Dirty store and super expensive. Prices were more than many other grocery stores in the area. As we laughed at the name, it's 'big savings' for the store Rather than the customers read more

all I can say is I dream about this place 10 times a day since I've been back! it's so good and taking it to a local beach to eat is worth it read more

I did give this market a second try around lunchtime and it was much better! The shelves and dairy were restocked during the week, and the poke bar was open for business. Overall the experience was much better. So...try to go by afternoon and hopefully not on a Sunday and you'll find just about everything you need! read more

Great fresh poke. Could have better customer service. Delicious poke bowls at the store.

This is our #1 recommendation to vacationers on a longer trip! Skip Safeway, shop here. We found Big Save when looking for Li Hing powder but were shocked and delighted by the low prices and wide selection of local goods! Seriously, where else are you going to find dried mangoes or chocolate macadamia nuts for under $5? Some of our favorite everyday items were even a bit cheaper than on the mainland! We had to go back to load up on snacks before the airport. Next time we visit, we'll do all our shopping here. read more

Shop local and avoid the big box stores. All you need you can find here. Friendly and helpful. Aloha.

Had their plate lunches to go. The Garlic Shrimp had different batches mixed into the same pan before serving. Some shrimp were dry and stiff, some were in the middle and some were "fresh" cooked. Overall, the food was tasty. Oh, the corn could have used refreshing. read more

Big Save Market - Koloa - Plate lunches to go. - Grocery Near Me - Koloa, Hawaii