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    EARL Kakaako

    4.2 (710 reviews)
    Closed • 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    EARL Fries
    Alyssa K.

    Earl Kaka'ako did not disappoint! The turkey club had a nice mix of everything, but the mushroom single burger was the highlight, so flavorful and honestly one of the best burgers I've had. The Earl fries were perfectly salty too. I'm not a pickle person, but my boyfriend loved the spicy pickles. They had a little kick while still being juicy and refreshing. The passion fruit lemonade was a bit too tart for me and tasted slightly like tap water, but I came for the food and the food was definitely worth it!

    Jo-Anne S.

    Love the sandwiches here, I enjoy the turkey club, however I don't remember the bread being so hard if you call it hard. Just a little to bite into the sandwich, otherwise it was a very tasting and filling sandwich. Service was good even with the lunch crowd. This Location draws more crowd than the kapahulu one and it's bigger with more dine in tables!

    Cubano
    Reid H.

    Great sandwiches although parking in the area can be tricky, the parking lot across the street is monitored. Wife and I ordered two sandwiches, a Cubano and a Hot Honey Old Bay Fried Chicken. I preferred the Cubano, the chorizo is a nice touch but all the hallmarks are there (mortadella and the peppers were my fave). Solid 8.5/10. The fried chicken sandwich was good, but we mainly got it to try the Old Bay seasoning. Wasn't too hot, 8/10 Earl Fries were good, the pickles were a nice touch although it did make certain spots on the fries a little soft due to liquid (we brought the food home). 8.0 Spicy Pickles were the weakest link for me, and I misread--I thought it was fried pickles. 6.5/10, although I can see them adding to certain sandwiches as a topping. The location itself is chill and the workers were efficient. All in all, great sandwich spot to have in the back pocket.

    Nashville
    Hannah W.

    As someone who was raised on the east coast, I'm always skeptical of those claiming to make east coast hoagies but these are legit! We had the opportunity to chat with the owner and he was so nice. Gave us the background and you could clearly see the pride he takes in sourcing the correct, high quality ingredients.

    take out bag
    Angel H.

    They sell east coast subs, burgers and chicken sandwiches. We tried two of their subs and it wasn't bad. We got the classic cheesesteak (top sirloin, white American, cheese whiz, grilled onions and mayo) $19.50 and Earl's cheesesteak (top sirloin, white American, provolone, chipotle sauce, grilled onions and sweet peppers) $19.95. The classic cheesesteak was better. It was moist, had more cheese and was more flavored. The Earl's cheesesteak was dry and we could hardly taste the cheese. They both came in a crisp and toasted baguette. They also had my fave Orange Bang as a fountain drink. You don't see those everyday. We ordered the house drink sweet tea $5.50. It was different. It wasn't the sweet tea that I'm used to. The tea was flavored. It has some kind of floral taste to it. The drinks are refillable. I refilled it with an Orange Bang, which I loved.

    Chipotle Chicken Cheesesteak and Turkey Club
    Keisha C.

    Really tasty and hearty sandwiches that were packed with a lot of filling. I got the turkey club which was really good and I love the amount of lettuce they add for a crunch. The chipotle chicken was also really good a bit on the heavier side but a lot of chicken included. I did think the sandwich was going to be bigger for the price of almost $20 a sandwich. Won't be an everyday thing but definitely a nice treat.

    Kalbi cheesesteak
    Sunny V.

    Sandwiches are delicious and i always come back for the chicken sandwiches. They have inside and outside seating tables. The staff is always friendly. I chose to try the kalbi cheesesteak and it was messy but delicious! I might not get that again but like I said the chicken sandwiches are the best!

    Chicken country sand
    Bryan G.

    Avery busy place for lunch. Chicken sandwich moit and bun is soft and easy to cheese. Fillet huge and perfectly grilled . They used to have lobster rolls but not more .Fries look good looking like waffees.

    Cubano Italiano
    Quito O.

    Let's start with the bad, i guess. Parking here stinks. You can park and pay at Salt or try and find street parking (good luck with that). Ok. thats all the negative I can think of. EARL sells "East Coast subs and burgers"....as someone from the East Coast...umm...ok? I would never have called these East Coast subs as I think of fresh subs from bodegas loaded with tons of fresh veggies. And yet, the sandwiches here are still pretty darn tasty. The interior is small but always clean. There's always a daily special written down on the chalkboard in front of the counter. They make your sandwiches fresh so expect a little bit of a wait. Even with no real line it can take a couple minutes to get your order. I normally get the Cubano Italiano. (Cubanos are one of my favorite sandwiches and for some reason they just dont exist out here.) While this one is far from a traditional cubano, it is absolutely delicious. (Mortadella, ham, spanish chorizo, genoa salami, swiss cheese, sweet and cherry peppers, and mustard & mayo). They always come out hot and the bread is always toasted to perfection. I also tried their Spicy Caprese (+fried Chicken) which was a daily special last week. It was also really tasty. The chicken was super crisp, flavorful and juicy. The only thing was the spice came from the oil used and it wasn't spicy enough for me and was just a little too oily for my liking. Still finished the whole thing in record time tho. Haha. Waffle fries are good too, but nothing super exciting. Just a good, decent set of fries. They also sell UTZ potato chips which was a nice East Coast surprise for me to see out here. And they're the only place i know of that has Orange Bang on tap at the soda fountain. Tasty, but not as flavorful as Zippys...but free refills.

    Country style chicken sandwich and a daily special cheesesteak
    Hailley O.

    I was craving sandwiches for lunch so we decided to check out Earl. I ordered the country style chicken sandwich and my boyfriend got a cheesesteak that was on the daily specials that day. The chicken sandwich I got was ok, it was a little dry and I wish it had more sauce on it. The cheesesteak sandwich was really good, lots of meat and cheese, and the crispy bread held it all together nicely. We also got a side of waffle fries, which were good; you don't see waffle fries at much places. When we were there, there weren't a lot of people so food came out fairly quickly. Prices aren't too bad either!

    Turkey Club
    Tahs L.

    Lots of indoor seating and a single stall bathroom available! This spot is on the corner and has lots of sandwich options which can be great on a hot day when you need some AC. I ordered the turkey with pesto and added avocado. The bread was so yummy but it was definitely a more narrow sandwich. I also tried the chicken sandwich which was good but a smaller portion. They were out of fries which sucked... but the staff was very friendly! We ordered chips and a drink anyway. Overall a good place but pretty pricy for size.

    Po Boy
    Michael C.

    Never had a bad po boy until today. Got a sprinkle of lettuce and some very thin, tough, chewy chicken that was more batter than chicken. Someone really put this together and said "yup this one's good to go." Not the EARL I remember.

    Waffle Fries
    Tasha K.

    EARL Kakaako is my go-to spot for a quick, delicious sandwich or burger. Although they're known for their sandwiches, I always get the Earl Single burger, which is melty and full of their flavorful EARL sauce. I love their crispy Waffle Fries and their unique house made ketchup. Vibe: There's plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. I love bringing my dog with me! The workers are nice and the service is very fast. They also have a bathroom inside the restaurant. Parking: There's street parking around the area, but typically it's hard to find a stall during busy hours.

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    Where to park?

    There's a parking garage right across the street at SALT. 🙂

    Do they have a Keiki menu?

    No, but we can accommodate keikis. We can do a ham and cheese sandwich, grilled cheese, or turkey.

    Are there gluten-free options?

    You can have any sandwich as a salad, but we do not have GF bread, & we don't do wraps.

    Do they offer delivery?

    Not at this time.

    Do you offer a gluten-free bread option?

    Is this location open? They don't answer their phone!?

    They're open 10am-8pm weekdays, unsure of their weekend hours.

    Do they still do brunch?

    No, when I asked they thy are “currently not offering brunch”.

    What does E.A.R.L. stand for? I notice it is sometimes spelled with or without the periods but always all caps. Just curious :)

    Eat A Real Lunch!

    Why don't you have a phone number? not on webiste or yelp page.

    The Kakaako phone number 808-744-3370 It googled it

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