Hands down the best chicken sandwiches on island. I stop here every chance I get when downtown. They have only ever made one mistake on food that I have ordered and they were super polite and quick to fix. This is one of those restaurants that should have a line outside and down the sidewalk. Chicken is crispy on the outside, juicy inside, loaded with flavor to where the sandwich drips from sauces and seasonings. Firebird and Earl's Fries are my go to! read more

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. read more

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Stopped by for a quick lunch before the event, and was craving a sandwich. Checked out the reviews, and photos, then decided to give it a try. A came in around 12pm, and was able to order right away. I went with their special which was a Spicy Chicken Bacon Ranch Cheesesteak, which I got with a side of fries and a fountain soda (combo: $22.95). Definitely grab napkins if you get this sandwich, it was super messy but worth it because it was pretty tasty and filling. My only thing is that I felt like it needed more salt and pepper. This thing was massive, kept me full majority of the day. The fries were a bit cold and didn't seem fresh. Not a dealbreaker but I think I'd skip out on the fries next time around. Ordering was smooth, I went with the cashier and also saw they had ordering kiosks as well. If you are in a rush, definitely recommend ordering online and picking up. My order took less than 15 minutes to come out and with plenty of indoor seating, it was the meal I needed in that moment. Definitely wouldn't hesitate to return and try out more of their menu next time I've visiting or craving a sandwich/cheesesteak read more

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. read more

EARL Kakaako - Chipotle Chicken Cheesesteak and Turkey Club - Sandwiches Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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! read more

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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. read more

EARL Kakaako - Nashville - Sandwiches Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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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. read more

EARL Kakaako - Chicken country sand - Sandwiches Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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. read more

EARL Kakaako - Po Boy - Sandwiches Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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! read more

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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. read more

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We were in the area during one of the street festival events in Kakaako so we stopped by. The place was packed with people and there aren't very many tables/chairs inside so we were lucky to have gotten a table. Sandwiches were good - flavorful but messy. I would go back if in the area but I don't know if I'd go out of my way to fight through the parking situation in the area for it. read more

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. read more

EARL Kakaako - Turkey Club - Sandwiches Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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. read more

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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! read more

EARL Kakaako - Country style chicken sandwich and a daily special cheesesteak - Sandwiches Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Ai phone orders won't go thru yet I have to wait over 10 mins for the cashier girl to take a phone order while im about to get towed from the security guard across the street. Not worth $26 lobster wrap or the time read more

I used to go here a lot. The sandwiches taste good, though some of the ones I used to like were removed. The prices have just gone up a lot. I'm not sure it's worth any more. It's also harder to get the parking cards meaning the price of parking is just adding on to that tab. read more

Came in looking for chicken parm. Got Philly cheese steak instead. Absolutely loved it!

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. read more

EARL Kakaako - Waffle Fries - Sandwiches Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Went here with my wife before the beach. I had been craving a sandwich. We ordered a chicken Philly and steak Philly and it just felt like the sandwiches were missing some flavor. It was so close to being good but just wasn't great. I also think the price for a sandwich was a bit much. We spent almost $60 on two sandwiches, two drinks, chips and loaded fries. I'd give 3/5 for the food but for the price 2/5. Way over priced even for Honolulu read more

EARL Kakaako - EARL's Cheesesteak - Sandwiches Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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You know what? The bread is just so good. It reminded me of the bahn mi bread from the various Vietnamese places. Crunchy, soft. Just good. There. That's my review. Nah. Just kidding. The service was a little slow. I didn't count the minutes but I guess it might have taken awhile to fry up the chicken for their Chipotle Chicken Cheesesteak, or Po Boy sandwich (which is good because we want those cooked well) and the waffle fries too. Who knows. Was worth the wait. My family pretty much inhaled their food. We had a Chipotle chicken cheesesteak with cherry peppers and hot honey, 2 premium sub combos both Reubens, and a classic sub combo - po boy. It came to $120.26 with tip. I know...for sandwiches. BUT, we brought home two halves and a serving of waffle fries. They had orange bang (a drink I thought I could only get at Zippy's) and a sweet tea that was good. We vow not to indulge that often in $120 sandwiches. It's a brightly lit place near SALT at Kakaako and on the same block as the HMart. It's clean and can get crowded depending on the time of day. We just missed the lunch crowd so we were able to secure a table to eat. We were also able to get street parking for free because it was a Sunday. Overall, decent place. Just the price. I accept the fact that eating out nowadays is going to make me cry a little. read more

EARL Kakaako - Reuben - Sandwiches Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Used to be one of the best places to get a decent sandwich but they've taken too many of the goods ones off the menu, like the turkey jam sam. Also, they don't allow you to build your own sandwiches which deters me from going there for a sandwich. Their prices have also gotten pretty pricey. Oddly enough, the other items on the menu like their chicken burgers and waffle cut fries are tasty. I'm so happy they added Orange Bang to their fountain drinks but I must say it's pretty diluted/watered down. read more

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With a few locations around the island, we decided to try the Kakaako location. This sandwich shop is located across from SALT Kakaako and dry bar. There is street parking around or parking in the SALT or H-Mart structures if you want to check out those locations too. The sandwich place itself is a decent size with a few tables and a counter on the other side of the tables. There is a menu above the counter with the sandwich options. There are chicken sandwiches, vegetarian ones, and other options. The person working was kind and patient as we decided on which sandwiches to get. We ended up ordering the caprese and chipotle chicken cheesesteak. The sandwiches were a bit pricey with both ranging about $15-17. It took a bit for the sandwiches to come out but they were a pretty good size. There was a good amount of meat in the cheesesteak and the flavors were balanced. The meat, cheese, and peppers melded well. The caprese was good as well with a lot of lettuce. We did not finish our sandwiches and ended up taking about half of each back home. It was overall a good experience and we will hopefully be back to try other sandwiches. read more

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My boyfriend recently started working at a barbershop nearby and we have gone to get food here a few times now. Everything we have tried is really good! I love their chicken sandwiches! Like it was a problem at one point.. My personal favorite is the Hot Honey Old Bay and of course you have to get their crispy waffle fries. On another occasion I tried the Italian 12". It was also very good. It was meaty and had all the yummy pickled veggies. And honestly I don't know what I was expecting when it came to the size of the sandwich but it was pretty big. It was my lunch and dinner for the day! I also saw recently on IG that they're gonna start doing combos so I'm excited to go back and check it out soon! PS I'd rather spend my money here and support local instead of a fast food chain that charges the same prices. read more

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I come here definitely way too often, but I love these sandwiches and I wouldn't say there is anywhere else quite like it after ili ili stopped their subs. Prices range from $13 single patty burgers and $11 chicken sandwiches to $15 to $22 other sandwiches. My favorite are the not so secret secret menu or when they have specials. The special have ranged from a garlic bread chicken Parmesan, 3 kings aka chicken 3 ways (red, white, and pesto) to the ever missed French dip. You can either order online or by calling. They're even on uber eats and gift cards sold at Costco! read more

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Ordered delivery for a party and got the hot honey old bay. Wowww why is everything there so delicious?! Amazing flavor profile, not too spicy but added depth. Huge juicy piece of chicken breaded to perfection *drool*! Super filling. Coworkers got the sub sandwiches which looked huge, delicious, and packed to the max!! read more

EARL Kakaako - Hot Honey Old Bay - Sandwiches Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Went to Earl's today. Of course it's during the ONE TIME they don't have any special sandwiches going on. I got a Reuben and waffle fries. Idk if they make their pastrami in house or what but it's the softest pastrami I've ever had, literally melts in your mouth. It's also on a semolina baguette, I love semolina on my bread but I know it's not everyone's cup of tea so just keep that in mind when you order to ask for what bread it's on. The toppings were really good but I feel like there were bites where the toppings were unevenly distributed. Like sometimes I'd get a bite of just sauerkraut which isn't very pleasant lol. Waffle fries were fine but definitely not freshly cooked to order. A little old and stale tasting unfortunately. My fiance got the hot honey old bay chicken sandwich, and it was STILL super crunchy almost an hour later. Definitely more honey than hot but that herb mayo they make is fricking bomb omg. Best fried chicken on the island, and they have other options if hot honey isn't your fav. The music was way too loud when we went in lol I thought live music was playing. But the booths were very very clean! Check out their insta @earlhawaii for their specials!!! They sell out of them fast sometimes so go early! read more

EARL Kakaako - Reuben- garlicky goodness - Sandwiches Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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I decided to go with a friend to try out this place that's been talked about. We parked around the area, there are plenty of parking garages in the area. We got the Earl Cheese Steak and a hot chicken sandwich. The Cheese Steak was very bland, and didn't have any seasoning or salt on it, it seemed. Considering the price, I think spices are necessary. I did enjoy the chicken sandwich very much, as it was crispy and had a delicious sauce and seasoning. I would come back just for the chicken sandwich. I will say that the lady taking our order was rude. She never welcomed us and seemed to have a bad attitude. After ordering our food, she didn't even say anything, it was very unwelcoming and made me uncomfortable. read more

EARL Kakaako - EARL's Cheesesteak - Sandwiches Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Right in the heart of this gentrified neighborhood we call Kakaako (ka-ka-ah-ko) is EARL, an adorable little sandwich shop that has the feel of an old school burger joint with all the vibrant colors but with a touch of modern feel. It kind of gives me 90s saved by the bell vibes. Once inside you can order up front with the cashier or off to the side you can use an iPad if you feeling antisocial. When I walked in the cashier was a nice young lady who smiled and politely took my order. Nothing extravagant or above and beyond customer service but just good ol friendly hospitality. I ordered a pastrami burger and waffle fries to use up the rest of my Christmas gift cards. This was probably my 3rd visit to this establishment. I came there day prior with the intention of ordering the pastrami burger but in sheer travesty they were out of burger patties!!! Since I'm a kind, forgiving, handsome young man, I made the return journey back just to try this burger. I arrived shortly after the 11 o'clock hour to find only a few people inside. No line to order. I recommend coming around this time or earlier as EARLY is a popular guy who has many lunchtime visitors. The wait for your food can take almost an hour or months if you go too late (jk). I came early this time but still waited about 20 minutes. After getting my food I began the trek back to my office. In keeping with American custom and tradition, I ate a fry out of the bag. It had a light crisp on the outside and soft interior. It wasn't really hot so likely the fries sat. The fries look fresh and not flash frozen or from a bag so that's a plus. Overall fries were 3 out of 5. Could've been higher if fries were hot. Finally I reached my destination and got to try the star of the show. The pastrami burger looked tasty with all the fresh ingredients bursting out of the bun. The bun was soft, the burger patty was slightly juicy and not dry, and the pastrami added this nice little touch. Neither the burger or pastrami over powered the other which was great as it had a nice balance of flavors. Probably my favorite item so far at EARL. Pastrami Burger 4 out of 5. Honest Opinion: while EARL was a very pleasant experience and had tasty food, I'm not sure if the price justifies me returning anytime soon. For almost $20 I felt like something was lacking. Likely it was price to portion ratio. Though it taste much better than a subway I can't see how the price / taste would make me go to EARL instead of a much cheaper subway sandwich that's much more filling. We can't blame that on the fine people EARL as prices are high everywhere. Please note I work in the area and am part of the downtown lunchtime crowd so $20 every weekday on lunch is not feasible for me. That's why I usually bring a bag lunch. Recommendations: Give a EARL a try. The three times of gone to EARL I've never had a bad meal or experience. If you're someone who can spend $20 a day on lunch then this is definitely a good spot for you. If you're not then give it a try and maybe you have a place you can go to once and awhile when you want a fresh sandwich. I don't see myself coming man here anytime soon but I can see myself craving one of their many sandwiches so likely this was not my last visit to EARL. read more

EARL Kakaako - Pastrami Burger and Waffle fries - Sandwiches Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Quality ingredients, hearty quantity of food more than worthy the higher price than other similar places.

Reuben, not in rye: 4 Waffle fries: 4 Price:3 Ambiance: 3 Their Reuben is tasty and has lots of 1000 island dressing on it. The waffle fries were crispy. I guess $19 for a sub and $5 for fries is the going rate nowadays. Back in my days...(lol)... I'll come back to try their other subs and reminisce some more.... read more

I've been here a few times to give an honest review. The sandwiches are good and tasty, but honestly, too expensive. Every time I've come, I've had to wait a long time. There was only me and one other person waiting for food most of those times. If I see at least 6 or 7 staff behind the counter (most of them chatting), I don't think it should take longer than 10-15 minutes for a sandwich and fries. I've given this place plenty of chances, but because of the price and wait time, I probably won't come back. The sweet spicy chicken sandwich and waffle fries are my favorites, but I could get the same quality and faster service at Chick-fil-A. read more

Eat A Real Lunch! The sandos here are amazing. The bread is delicious. The flavors are savory. Everything together is better than nom nom nom. Years ago, this guy I had a major crush on introduced me to a Po Boy sandwich. It was good but I think I liked it because he was so darn cute. Yesterday, I had asked my Office Manager to grab sandwiches from Earl's for a luncheon we were having in the office, and she ordered from their prefixed platters. One of the options was three massive sub like sandos, Italian, Turkey, and Po Boy. I am telling you, these were all amazing and way better than just the traditional type you would see, and this Po Boy had the most delicious, crispy, seasoned, spicy chicken on it! Check them out on Instagram, @EARLSHAWAII to see more. I believe they have three locations. Kaimuki closed. We ordered from Kaka'ako. (You can stay and eat there but we had this at the office.) read more

EARL Kakaako - Po Boy, Italian, Turkey, and an array of waffle fries! - Sandwiches Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

EARL's recreation of my FAV FAV Fish sandwich this Easter weekend... ohh hell yeah Mouthwatering delicious... tender flaky fish fillet w/crispy outside & just the right amount of tartar sauce and cheese. Oh my... so good I have to get 2 again... if you have not had one yet ...get on over there & enjoy read more

EARL Kakaako - The Fish sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

It had been a while since my last visit to Earl's, and the first thing I noticed was the updated menu, chicken and smash burgers but RIP Lobster rolls. Prices aren't the cheapest, but the variety makes it feel worth it. I went with the creamy garlic chicken sandwich, and it turned out to be a great choice. The bun wasn't cut all the way through, so it worked like a pocket bun and kept all the flavor tucked inside. The chicken was fresh, the garlic sauce added just the right pop, and I enjoyed every bite. Glad I stopped in, and I'll definitely be back. read more

EARL Kakaako - Pocket bun worked like a charm! - Sandwiches Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Got the Earl's cheesesteak sandwich. It costed $18 and was only about 6-7 inches long. I will say that it was the best cheesesteak sandwich I've ever had as the meat and vegetables were flavored so good, the bread was light yet crispy, and the cheese goozed out with flavor. But for the price and size to go along with it being hard to find parking (had to park at a metered parking spot on the side of the road), to me it's not worth the price or trouble parking wise to go back. Now if it were a 12 inch sandwich for $18, I'd be eating here almost once every 2 weeks. But honestly if you're willing to splurge on a cheese steak sandwich, then this would be the place for u. Staff is friendly and there's plenty of seating in the restaurant to eat. Plus I like how they have napkin boxes at every table since the sandwiches can get messy. 3 stars read more

EARL Kakaako - Earl's cheesesteak sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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I love a variety of sandwiches to sample. I devoured my sandwich! Food is fresh and tasty. I loved the mixture of the basil pesto and tangy tomatoes with a sweet pepper to kick. Not a fan of peppers, but they weren't bad. It is a diner themed sitting area with fairly recent pop and R&B tunes playing in the background. Service was fast and friendly. We walked to the shop from a local parking area. We will definitely return! read more

EARL Kakaako - Caprese Veggie - Sandwiches Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

This spot offers a bunch of different items from subs to burgers to fried chicken. They offer a Earl cheesesteak and it was cooked well with peppers and onions but the bread was too stiff for me and the meat could have been more chopped so every bite would have been full of flavor. The burgers are good pretty standard and come a bunch of different ways. The folks that run this place are nice and I do order ahead when I can. If you are looking for soild American food, this place is better than most on the island so give this spot a try. read more

EARL Kakaako - EARL - Sandwiches Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Paid $20 for a trash looking burger that took 23 minutes (just ordered 1 item) and I was the only person in the entire place. Get your shit together holy christ god damn embarrassing for the owner and manager I hope your shit product goes out of business my god read more

I dunno when EARL started selling butgers but that shet is fkn good. The bun is hella soft and fresh. And the beef is tender and umai. S-tier for sure. If you live in our kakaako, this spot is a no brainer for one burger. read more

Lillian made our visit very enjoyable. Service was fast & food was great. Great customer service! Will definitely recommend & cone have for future visits. read more