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Tried out Holey Grail Donuts in Kapaʻa and I get why people like it. The donuts have a texture that feels different in a good way. Crisp on the outside and soft on the inside, which really stood out to me. They rotate flavors pretty often and use local Hawaiian ingredients like lilikoi, which keeps things interesting without feeling gimmicky, like adding a random flower on top of a rice plate dish. It's the kind of place where you can try something new or just stick with flavors that sound good or familiar to you. Service was quick, and the food truck setup in the parking lot makes it an easy stop if you're already in the area. Definitely worth checking out if you're on Kauai and want something a little different from the usual donut spots.
Have seen them on social media for quite a while, but had never gotten to stop in. Finally got to today! We got a 4 pack so we could try a few, and a couple of iced coffees. The donuts- the original sin and the lilikoi are two of the best donuts we've ever had. Perfect balance of flavor- hot, sticky and yummy. If you are from Portland, think of Phipps donuts with Hawaiian flavors. So good. The purple haze and the chocolate crunch were both good too. Its just that the first two were jaw dropping. No complaints on any of them. The coffees were OK. My first couple of sips were better than it seemed after a few minutes. Maybe the ice watered it down quickly? Anyway- this place is so good! If you are in Lihue or Kapaa definitely stop by!
If there's one thing to say about Holey Grail, is that its aptly named.....these donuts are a religious experience. Made to order with fresh Hawaiian ingredients, these donuts are everything donuts were meant to be. We arrived around 8 in the morning, and found no line and almost no wait for our 6 donuts. While they were all delicious, make sure you try the Lilikoi! One thing to note: these donuts are a quite a bit smaller than your typical Krispy Kreme. (Another reason to try as many as possible!)
We tried these donuts on our first day in Kauai and then we had them every single day that we were there!!! The textures, the light airy fresh hot donut, the tropical flavors were all a hit with our family! My daughter preferred the classic while we loved the passionfruit, guava and original sin (maple). I highly recommend trying them and also having them daily as calories on vacation don't count! The coffee (macadamia) was also very good! There is limited parking in the food truck compound - they have an app where you get points etc for ordering and you can order ahead. The wait time is usually 5-10 mins as they make each order on demand. The price is also reasonable- with discounts on bulk orders.
Huge fan of this place, I have been to the locations in LA, and this one was even better, since this is where it all started! Every ingredient tastes high quality. I love the texture of taro donuts. The passionfruit glaze is the perfect balance of sweet and tart. It tastes like the perfect tropical summer day. The original sin glaze is delightfully vanilla bean packed. They come out hot and perfect since they make them to order right in front of you.
We stopped by Holey Grail Donuts in Kapa'a on a warm, breezy morning -- the kind of morning that already feels like a small gift. I ordered the Original Sin and the Lilikoi, and they surprised us with a free one called Hot Single. All three were delicious, but the Lilikoi stole my heart, bright and tart with that tropical sweetness that feels like sunshine in a bite. The donuts are fried to order, still warm when handed over, soft and light in a way that makes you close your eyes for a moment just to savor it. There was a small delay when we got there -- some issue with their equipment -- and they asked if we could wait a few minutes. I happily would any day. It gave me time to wander to the coffee truck next door for a cappuccino and settle into the slow rhythm of the morning. They made it up with the extra donut, which felt like the perfect gesture. I loved the open shed where you can sit for a while, donut in one hand, coffee in the other, watching the light shift over Kapa'a.
Unique, but not my thing. Holy Grail Donuts definitely isn't your typical donut shop. The donuts are dense and cake-like, not the light, fluffy kind you might expect -- though the flavors and glazes on the outside are creative and really tasty. We tried the sample box to get a mix, and the iced coffee was good too. Overall, it's an interesting concept and worth trying once for the experience, but the texture just wasn't for me. Probably wouldn't go back, but glad we checked it out.
So I stumbled across Holey Grail when stopping in next door for some coffee. I had gone to the coffee shop before on the trip and knew I wanted to try Holey Grail before we left. So our last day on the island, I ordered four of their donuts. I was not expecting them to make them fresh right on the spot! I ordered the guava pastry, which was a seasonal donut. I also ordered their original sin, peanut butter cup, and chocolate. I was super tempted by the hot single since it came with honey, but my aunt and ended up getting it so I was able to try it. The donuts were delicious and I see now why they are so popular! They were still warm when we ate them. A must try when visiting the island!
Oh my goodness, these are probably the best donuts I've ever had in my life! And to top it off, my teens thought the same. We are still talking about these donuts! I didn't tell them until after they'd devoured them that they're made with taro and fried in coconut oil, because they might not have tried them had they known lol! We ordered a 4-pack tasting box and chose the Rick Martinez, Cosmic Churro, Wild Guava, Original Sin and we also added on a Lilikoi. These were super fresh, warm, and delicious. The flavors were amazing and it was hard to pick a favorite! I've spotted there are some locations here in Southern California as well, so that's a little dangerous to know! Will have to check them out to see if they're as good as the ones on Kaua'i!
Cutest little donut truck in downtown Kapaa with donuts made from taro. A must try while in Kauai! There is also a location in Hanalei. Ordered the yummy Lilikoi and Purple Haze and they were made fresh to order. They are smaller than normal donuts and a little pricy at $4.50 each but the taste was worth it! Friendly staff :)
Ordered every donut available! Smaller than you'd think ima. Good way so you can get through them all. We had 6 people team up to enjoy these. Favorite was the lilikoi! Normally I worry that's too sweet but this was perfect read more
1 month ago
Welp. Bitter sweet moment, our last stop before arriving at the airport. And the one place i had been wanting to visit the most during our trip, but due to family coordination, I only had it once. It was a bit of a rushed moment, but we made the most of it. Just as advertised by my instagram algorithm prior to the trip from California. Truly delicious and outright fresh. This particular stand was in front of the road, that was the scenery, tourists and locals just driving and riding by. It was peaceful despite the notion of pressure we felt to hurry up and making the plane. My only complaint is the disparity between pricing and advertising. If you look through the social media and even their images in these menus, the donuts lack that same visual look. Other than that, if i had the opportunity to buy them again, i would for taste and quality. read more
2 months ago
Cute little food truck donut shop. Donuts made fresh to order, can really taste the freshness and quality of ingredients (especially Lilikoi) Lilikoi donut - 8.7/10 Original sin - 8.3/10 Strawberry matcha - 8.2/10 read more
Tried out Holey Grail Donuts in Kapaʻa and I get why people like it. The donuts have a texture that feels different in a good way. Crisp on the outside and soft on the inside, which really stood out to me. They rotate flavors pretty often and use local Hawaiian ingredients like lilikoi, which keeps things interesting without feeling gimmicky, like adding a random flower on top of a rice plate dish. It's the kind of place where you can try something new or just stick with flavors that sound good or familiar to you. Service was quick, and the food truck setup in the parking lot makes it an easy stop if you're already in the area. Definitely worth checking out if you're on Kauai and want something a little different from the usual donut spots. read more
Have seen them on social media for quite a while, but had never gotten to stop in. Finally got to today! We got a 4 pack so we could try a few, and a couple of iced coffees. The donuts- the original sin and the lilikoi are two of the best donuts we've ever had. Perfect balance of flavor- hot, sticky and yummy. If you are from Portland, think of Phipps donuts with Hawaiian flavors. So good. The purple haze and the chocolate crunch were both good too. Its just that the first two were jaw dropping. No complaints on any of them. The coffees were OK. My first couple of sips were better than it seemed after a few minutes. Maybe the ice watered it down quickly? Anyway- this place is so good! If you are in Lihue or Kapaa definitely stop by! read more
If there's one thing to say about Holey Grail, is that its aptly named.....these donuts are a religious experience. Made to order with fresh Hawaiian ingredients, these donuts are everything donuts were meant to be. We arrived around 8 in the morning, and found no line and almost no wait for our 6 donuts. While they were all delicious, make sure you try the Lilikoi! One thing to note: these donuts are a quite a bit smaller than your typical Krispy Kreme. (Another reason to try as many as possible!) read more
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We tried these donuts on our first day in Kauai and then we had them every single day that we were there!!! The textures, the light airy fresh hot donut, the tropical flavors were all a hit with our family! My daughter preferred the classic while we loved the passionfruit, guava and original sin (maple). I highly recommend trying them and also having them daily as calories on vacation don't count! The coffee (macadamia) was also very good! There is limited parking in the food truck compound - they have an app where you get points etc for ordering and you can order ahead. The wait time is usually 5-10 mins as they make each order on demand. The price is also reasonable- with discounts on bulk orders. read more
Huge fan of this place, I have been to the locations in LA, and this one was even better, since this is where it all started! Every ingredient tastes high quality. I love the texture of taro donuts. The passionfruit glaze is the perfect balance of sweet and tart. It tastes like the perfect tropical summer day. The original sin glaze is delightfully vanilla bean packed. They come out hot and perfect since they make them to order right in front of you. read more
We stopped by Holey Grail Donuts in Kapa'a on a warm, breezy morning -- the kind of morning that already feels like a small gift. I ordered the Original Sin and the Lilikoi, and they surprised us with a free one called Hot Single. All three were delicious, but the Lilikoi stole my heart, bright and tart with that tropical sweetness that feels like sunshine in a bite. The donuts are fried to order, still warm when handed over, soft and light in a way that makes you close your eyes for a moment just to savor it. There was a small delay when we got there -- some issue with their equipment -- and they asked if we could wait a few minutes. I happily would any day. It gave me time to wander to the coffee truck next door for a cappuccino and settle into the slow rhythm of the morning. They made it up with the extra donut, which felt like the perfect gesture. I loved the open shed where you can sit for a while, donut in one hand, coffee in the other, watching the light shift over Kapa'a. read more
28 days ago
Donuts were much smaller than seen online they were hot and fresh and ready fast a good treat would recommend read more
7 months ago
Unique, but not my thing. Holy Grail Donuts definitely isn't your typical donut shop. The donuts are dense and cake-like, not the light, fluffy kind you might expect -- though the flavors and glazes on the outside are creative and really tasty. We tried the sample box to get a mix, and the iced coffee was good too. Overall, it's an interesting concept and worth trying once for the experience, but the texture just wasn't for me. Probably wouldn't go back, but glad we checked it out. read more
So I stumbled across Holey Grail when stopping in next door for some coffee. I had gone to the coffee shop before on the trip and knew I wanted to try Holey Grail before we left. So our last day on the island, I ordered four of their donuts. I was not expecting them to make them fresh right on the spot! I ordered the guava pastry, which was a seasonal donut. I also ordered their original sin, peanut butter cup, and chocolate. I was super tempted by the hot single since it came with honey, but my aunt and ended up getting it so I was able to try it. The donuts were delicious and I see now why they are so popular! They were still warm when we ate them. A must try when visiting the island! read more
9 months ago
Oh my goodness, these are probably the best donuts I've ever had in my life! And to top it off, my teens thought the same. We are still talking about these donuts! I didn't tell them until after they'd devoured them that they're made with taro and fried in coconut oil, because they might not have tried them had they known lol! We ordered a 4-pack tasting box and chose the Rick Martinez, Cosmic Churro, Wild Guava, Original Sin and we also added on a Lilikoi. These were super fresh, warm, and delicious. The flavors were amazing and it was hard to pick a favorite! I've spotted there are some locations here in Southern California as well, so that's a little dangerous to know! Will have to check them out to see if they're as good as the ones on Kaua'i! read more
1 month ago
Cutest little donut truck in downtown Kapaa with donuts made from taro. A must try while in Kauai! There is also a location in Hanalei. Ordered the yummy Lilikoi and Purple Haze and they were made fresh to order. They are smaller than normal donuts and a little pricy at $4.50 each but the taste was worth it! Friendly staff :) read more
Fluffy, warm taro donuts are made to order. Each donut is $4.50. Loved the wild guava and lilikoi...cosmic churro was simple and comforting. Recommend eating the donuts at one of the seats, they are so delicious when served warm. There's also a location at Hanalei with shorter weekday hours. read more
24 days ago
Loved the doughnuts. They were made fresh, so they were hot and moist and just heavenly! The glaze was not too thick and not too sweet, it was the right amount. Would definitely come back to get more if I get the chance on this trip. I hope next time I come I get their other, maybe seasonal, flavors like guava! read more
After hearing the rave reviews about this place--and having arrived just after their location in Hanalei closed--we swung by the location in Kapa'a on our way to the airport to sample the legendary taro doughnuts here. It's essentially a food truck, and service was friendly. We surprisingly walked right up to the counter with no line. At nearly $5 a piece, we only bought two--one for each of us--but the experience and taste were worth it. While it was indeed the most expensive doughnut I have ever eaten, it was also one of the most amazing. Think of a chewier Krispy Kreme doughnut in terms of texture, but the taste is better. You don't "inhale" these like Krispy Kreme doughnuts; you savor them! There's a variety of flavors to choose from--all sounding fabulous, so it will be hard to choose. When you want a real treat, though, stop by here and enjoy the difficulty of finding your new favorite doughnut. :) read more
Have you had a vegan donut made out of taro fry in organic coconut oil? Let me tell you, it's the most delectable combination for freshly made donuts. This location sits in the heart of Kapa'a town in Kauai. Small food truck with great Aloha service provided. I had ordered the cookies and cream flavor for me and the kids. My daughter's first impression of the donut was met beyond her expectation. She enjoyed every little bite. This was my third time having Holey Grail Donuts which is now my absolute favorite! When you are in Kauai, make sure you have this on your list for places to visit. read more
1 month ago
Delicious little food truck in Kapaa! We stopped by to give my kiddo a sweet treat. These hand made donuts are so delicious and freshly made as you wait. It was quite busy but we only waited a few minutes. It's definitely costly ($4.50 per doughnut) but you can tell by the quality they use great ingredients. There's seating which is nice, or you can head across the street to the beach to enjoy your doughnuts ! If you're craving a sweet treat, I highly suggest it here. Also there's plenty of parking behind the food truck. read more
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The food was very quick, their donuts here are amazing and the iced coffee is beautiful. It is a food truck. Best doughnut I've had in Kawaii. The views for it are beautiful. And the staff is super nice. read more
Cute food truck in the town of Kapa'a The donuts are freshly made to order. Comes out piping hot! Loved the peanut butter cup, it had a nice crunch with the peanut topping. We also had the original sin & hot single. Need to come back to try the chocolate crunch. read more
I am a donut connoisseur so I had to check out Holy Grail donuts. Their donuts are made with tarot. You can't taste it tho. They are made to order so they come out hot and fresh. They tasted great tho. I got the chocolate donut with crunchy chocolate dibs. Also had the churro donut. I'm pretty sure I still have that churro sugar on me somewhere. What a tasty mess they were. . They are small tho and not worth $4.50 a donut. I also got an insulated coffee mug. It didn't have a price on it. I was assuming it was about $20. She rang me up and that mug was $30! . That's what I get for not asking price first I guess. Donuts were tasty but I wouldn't go out of my way to buy them again but they are worth trying at least once so go grab you a donut or two... read more
3 months ago
Great donuts with unique flavor options. Service was quick and ordering was easy. Makes for a great grab and go breakfast. read more
3 months ago
Super fresh made to order donuts fried in coconut oil. Try them all! Not too sweet perfect with coffee. read more
Came to this place twice during our latest trip to Kauai, it was that good! So nice to be able to find plant based treats, as hubby can't do dairy. They don't make your donuts til you order them, so expect to give em 5 to fill your order but holy cow is it worth it! Everything we tried was flaming hot out of the fryer and absolutely delicious. A must visit if you're staying on the east/south side of the island! read more
11 months ago
$4.50 for a dry, baby sized donut that doesn't taste like the flavor it says it is. I got their Tropical Swirl donut. It was pretty to look at, but I didn't taste the "swirl of strawberries, passionfruit & dragonfruit" that I was promised. The woman working there was not friendly and looked annoyed when I came up to order from her. I should've walked away right then and there based on her attitude. I liked that they were fresh and warm, but that was really it. read more
13 days ago
4 months ago
The perfect donut texture, slightly chewy, almost like mochi butter cake, they come out fresh and hot. The topping is delicious, not too sweet and very fresh. The owner was so kind and friendly! We will definitely be back. After ordering my partner whispered to me that he should have ordered the original sin and he threw it in for us just because. We will definitely be back. read more
4 months ago
We always grab at least one 4 pack while we're on the island of Kauai in the quaint town of Kappa. Always fresh and yummy read more
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