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Big Time Bagels

4.2 (21 reviews)
Open • 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

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Special for the Week: Big Chicago Fish and Brisket/Egg/Cheese (January 10, 2026)
Leslie D.

We first discovered Big Time Bagels in 2023 at the Kakaʻako Farmers Market, and we've been loyal fans ever since. My husband is from Chicago and I'm from Las Vegas, so we know good food--and especially good breakfast bagels. A truly great bagel is hard to find in town, and sometimes all you want is a hearty, satisfying bagel loaded with eggs and meat. Khan makes bagels with a level of creativity and care that truly sets them apart. The bagels are fresh, generously sized, and perfectly textured: crunchy and golden on the outside with a chewy, fluffy interior. They're well-seasoned and thoughtfully crafted, with flavors like everything, salt, luau, and everything luau. I love how they incorporate local flavors and ingredients--it makes each bite feel uniquely Hawaiʻi. Their sandwiches are phenomenal and truly where they shine. You'll find classic options like bagel and smear, egg and bacon bagels, and fish-of-the-day sandwiches. They elevate everything with high-quality, unexpected ingredients like sea asparagus and chili crunch, taking these bagels far beyond your average breakfast sandwich. They also rotate limited-time offerings, which keeps things exciting. Recently they featured a brisket, egg, and cheese bagel and a Chicago-style fish bagel with classic mustard and celery salt. I'm always so impressed with Khan's menu. Extra special shoutout: My husband and I got married in December 2024, and asking Khan to cater our wedding breakfast was one of the easiest decisions we made. Khan is a true culinary mastermind. He created a breakfast menu that beautifully blended our cultures and exceeded every expectation. The spread included: - Vietnamese Bánh Mì Bagels with pâté, cold cuts, basil cream cheese, Vietnamese pickles, chili crunch, French butter, and house-made mayonnaise - Filipino Breakfast Bagels with sweet longanisa sausage, garlic cream cheese, over-medium egg, and American cheese - And of course, my must-have "The Old Man & The Sea" featuring island lox, scallion cream cheese, onions, sea asparagus, pickled ogo capers, and dill As if that wasn't enough, Khan went above and beyond by creating breakfast dessert mini bagels, including: - Calamansi Brûlée Mini Bagels - Vietnamese Coffee Mini Bagels I was already impressed by their farmers market menu, but the wedding catering experience sealed it. We did one tasting and changed nothing--the flavors, balance, and creativity were spot on. Khan executed everything flawlessly. We are forever Big Time Bagels fans and proud Khan supporters. Whether you're visiting farmers markets, craving an elevated breakfast, or looking to cater a special event, Big Time Bagels is an absolute must. We highly recommend trying everything--and then coming back for more.

Ku'ulei's Delight with Szechuan Cream Cheese
Krystal C.

A staple for our Farmers Market runs! I always look forward to getting a bagel sammie from here and the cashier always gives the best recommendations for pairings. My favorite has to be either the Par 5 or Ku'ulei's Delight. I recently swapped the Honey Goat Cream Cheese with the Szechuan Cream Cheese but the OG recipe will always have my heart with the Luau Bagel. If you haven't already, come check 'em out

Turkey, cream cheese, lettuce, tomato, onions, and some sort of cranberry sauce.

This bagel sandwich was wet, slimy, doughy, and unappetizing. I specifically asked if it was toasted and was told it was. It clearly came untoasted. Was inedible, will not patronize this place again.

Ala Moana Farmers Market
Kainani K.

The wait was a little unexpected but not crazy enough for me to cancel my order. Although there were people saying that they've been waiting for a long time. I got a plain bagel with hazelnut and inamosa spread (I hope that's right).. it's kukuinut crushed and mixed with hazelnut. The bagel itself is nice and chewy but there was an onion flavor when biting into the bagel. I'm not sure if they use the same knife to cut the vegetables for the savory bagels but it was not pleasant. The spread was surprisingly overly salty.. I was expecting a nice chocolate flavor but it was overpoweringly salty and not really a chocolate flavor. I rated it a 2 because I think the bagel is nice and chewy.. absolutely delicious! However, I wouldn't order a bagel with the hazelnut spread again.

The Old Man and the Sea Sandwich on an Everything Bagel
Zoe W.

Best bagels you'll find on island, hands down. Big Time Bagels takes me back to NYC while beautifully integrating local ingredients. I ordered the Old Man and the Sea on an everything bagel, expecting the fish of the day (Ono) to be cooked as typically served. To my surprise and delight, I was thrilled to have smoked Ono to go along with the capers, red onions, sea vegetables , and "schmeah", serving a localized version of the traditional lox and fixings. It can be a bit of a wait, but give them a shot.

A bag of happiness- half dozen of the finest bagels

Love my bagel sammie "The becky" honestly service was all smiles and quick as hell. I rocketed out of there with 2 bagel sammies and a half dozen in less than 15mins. Worth it always. Definitely the spot at the farmers market!

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Best bagels on the island! If you're at the Kailua farmers market on Sunday, you MUST stop by.

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“I also really like their Old Man & The Sea sandwich (smoked fish) and the Luau bagels are another favorite.”

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Duke's Marketplace - At night

Duke's Marketplace

3.5(136 reviews)
2.6 km•Waikiki
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This was an interesting little maze of stalls selling wooden tikis, this, jewelry, aloha shirts and…read moredresses, and whatever other Hawaiian souvenirs and tchatkis you might want. It's a bit of a cross between a flea market and a Chinatown. The prices will get lower and some vendors will wheel and deal if you walk away. I bought a carved coconut tiki mug that started out at $25--my hesitation brought the price down to $15. Dog bandanas went from $15 each this $10 each. You get the picture. If it's fun to look around and bargain, but be aware that we saw similar items at the ABC convenience stores (on every corner--like a circle k but much nicer) for, in some cases, a lower price. Still, is kind of fun to go

I've heard of Duke's marketplace before but this was my first time here. This place is pretty big…read more It has a food court area, grocery store and convenience store all in one. The Sanrio Hawaiian edition collectibles was what attracted me the most. But they are expensive. The prices are different ranges. They had a lot of workers running the cashiers and food. They also had some tables to eat at. There is an alley way next to this place and if you walk deeper in there is a more affordable flea market that has many tents. Some of them can be very direct since they are trying to hustle. I bought a few things like 3 croc charms for $5 and 4 Sanrio Hawaiian plushies for $20. They take cash or card but cash is easier. You can try to bargain as well.

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Duke's Marketplace - Many small shops along Duke's Lane.

Many small shops along Duke's Lane.

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Duke's Marketplace sign.

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Ho’omau Hawai’i Market

Ho’omau Hawai’i Market

5.0(2 reviews)
2.7 km•Waikiki

Love this market!…read more Supporting small local biz who show the love of Hawai'i and the culture in their own way showcasing an impressive collection of items is what makes this market so special. Like many other markets who seems to be trying to find a place Ho'omau Hawai'i Market has been shopping around and I think I do love this current location at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Coral Ballroom which was tricky to find if you're not paying attention like me as the ballroom sits on the 6th floor of the parking building so it's super convenient along with parking is validated at $10 flat rate which the staff was just so friendly to explain it all is nice. Happening over the following Black Friday weekend (Nov 26th & 27th), many are familiar and a few that is new to me browsing around in the cool air conditioning ballroom made the shopping experience nice. Weather it's picking up cute Turkish Towels and glassware from Kris Hawaii, Mamaki tea from Kihene, or my cravings at 'Ulu Chips and Hummus and many offered such great deal along with entertainment is such a calming vibe that has me shopping much more than I expected and the uniqueness is what makes this market so special. Thank you!

One of my takeaways from this past weekend's @hoomauhawaiimarket was how cool it was to see all the…read morekeiki mea. When I was having my keiki, none of this was available. So much pride to see today's makua swaddling their keiki in designs that lift our lāhui. Mahalo palena ole to all the kanaka designers, artists, merchants, and mākeke organizers who are bringing our history to life and raising kūpono. #hoomauhawaiimarket #mahinamade #lahaoledesigns #pauwilo #kanakastrong

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Ho’omau Hawai’i Market
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Art + Flea - One Shabby Chic made my favorite tote!!

Art + Flea

4.1(17 reviews)
0.4 km•Ala Moana
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I just adore a crafty mind!…read more As a major crafter myself I love finding the creativity and boldness they all take to the next level is just inspiring. The amazing joy I find is that no two market is alike, as this December 2022 at Ward Village event was held in the former Pier 1 location next to Nordstrom Rack. I had a blast exploring @AdamJK uniqueness as each of us loved the realness we can relate to each item weather a time that says shhhh, I got a stress ball that says "Nothing Matters" and I'd really like the hat "I really don't know what I'm doing" for work lol!! His spirit was just so fun and bright :-) My other delight was One Shabby Chick @oneshabbychickhawaii and unknowingly my first tote from her was a collaboration with @makelemonadeproject a non profit to ease financial burdens and going though it myself instantly got me so of course I needed another tote! So many fun gifting ideas, Bas bookshop, jewelry ad even a random give away "fingers crossed" this pet friendly market has something for all. Follow Art + Flea @artandflea to keep updated on their events, crafty retail therapy is a real Art form! Thank you!

October 30, 2014 I took my family to the Art and Flea event…read more I caught the bus with my daughter and foster child. We met Darcie who parked her car in the Ward Warehouse parking lot. We walked across the street to the back portion behind Marukai. Admission was $3 for the adults. The two kids were free. There were food booths but we saved our hunger for Goma Tei in the Ward Center. I jumped on the bike that helped power the KTUH sound stage. I got a free bag from Kaleo newspaper. It had some cool goodies inside. At the Yelp booth, Raelyn played a trivia game. I won a Yelp thermos. Many vendors were set up in a two-story warehouse. We picked up some cool young women's clothes at a terrific discount. Andy Lee was making his art and kindly gave us a free sample. All in all a pretty good night for a family get-together or outing. Also, it seemed very pet friendly even though the theme was Tokyo. During some bedtime talk we agreed that this event was more art than flea, but the flea bargains were indeed great.

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Art + Flea - Awesome Hebrew come prints

Awesome Hebrew come prints

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Fin's Bagels - Fin's Bagel

Fin's Bagels

4.1(201 reviews)
3.7 km•Kaimuki
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Grab-and-go
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What a great find that I randomly came across! Who would expect to find Brooklyn bagels in HI?! And…read morethey pretty close to a NY bagel! What made it even better was the toppings: I had a salmon bagel...and it came with creamy cream cheese, sprouts, tomatoes and capers! The sandwich was thick with goodness! The salmon was not your typical lox but almost like a piece of salmon sushi on top. If you don't like salmon, there are other fish choices too!!! The service was lovely! The staff was very patient in explaining the menu and helping me decide on my ideal meal! Thanks to the great staff and hospitality! As for ambience: it's more of a take away place! You order inside at the counter and they calm out your name. There is a small patio area that you can sit at. Lastly there are some parking right out front! Thanks for the great experience!

Hmmm, I don't normally write negative things but I'm dumbfounded about writing this one but perhaps…read moreit can shed some light on improving. I so wanted to write something special for my first time here but alas, I'm not able to this time. I love that the location is nearby my neighborhood and provide a place to sit and enjoy your bagels right outside along with three parking stalls. This was my first time and I found their bagels beautiful and big although on the pricy side, it looked amazing. Loved the variety of selection too but wish there were pics since I'm not huge bagel person. Initially I was there to place a large order for an event and had difficulty ordering online so I came in. The event was two days away and I wanted to make sure I could get it fresh that morning. I was surprised though when the workers told me I was unable to place the order on that day as they wouldn't be able to ensure they could provide it two days later. Hmmm, I found that strange since I was placing my order two days prior. I was told to come back the next day despite me relaying the message that I had difficulty ordering online for pick up and that I had already come in person to order and prepay. They only said they would let the manager know about the online part but didn't offer to take my order for the event which wasn't helpful nor did they try to make suggestions either. In the end, I decided to purchase my bagels somewhere else and just ordered a dozen for my physician and his staff and some for home. I did try one specialty bagel and three of their spreads for the event. The counter girls were ok but not overly helpful so I decided to help another business that would ensure my order. I really wanted to support local, but this one was a tough one

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Fin's Bagels - Service could be improved...

Service could be improved...

Fin's Bagels - Smoked meat

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