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    Ka'ala Kitchen

    4.8 (20 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Beef and broccoli, naturally GF and no grease to be found! YOU MUST TRY THIS.
    Giga S.

    Accidentally a gluten free haven for all!!! They even have GF bread (: I had the beef and broccoli. Succulent beef, not greasy at all, with florets full of yummy spices. The basmati had toasted sesame seeds and garlic chrunchies- mmmm!!! My sister had the shredded chicken sandwich. She said it was great. The fries were super crunchy too. We order an extra order of fries for the kid and got an extra rice instead- it was not wasted (: Great spot!!!! This place is a must try!

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    Karen T.

    Located across the Sugar Mill right by the Library. They weren't even listed in yelp yet. I forgot to ask how long they've been in business. My apologies for the bad Sandwich picture but I was hungry and we were eating in the car. Give this small business a try. The sandwich was really good!

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    Valerie P.

    Delicious and wholesome food. I had the mushroom sandwich. My daughter had a salad. Everything very fresh. Only downside is steep prices, however Hawaii is a very expensive place so I can understand that.

    Mokeca with fish
    Jackie ..

    On Saturday afternoon, we ate at this wonderful food truck, located across from the Sugar Mill right by the Library. - Delicious food - Shaded, outdoor seating area - Friendly staff We shared the Mokeca with fish, a coconut curry stew and the Haleiwa Fish. All ingredients were fresh and delicious. I highly recommend this restaurant.

    Lemonade
    Val B.

    My tastebuds are doing a happy dance! The fish sandwich was the star of the show - juicy, flaky, and perfectly seasoned. The slaw was bomb biggity. The fries were shoe string crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, And the lemonade was the perfect thirst quencher. So refreshing, with the perfect balance of sweet and tart. Everything came out hot and fresh, and the flavors really hit the spot. The service was amazing. I loved the ambiance of shaded outdoor seating. Plenty parking. Can't wait to come back and try more! I saw breakfast, lunch, and dinner options. People came in for dine in and take out. Highly recommend! This place is a must-try!

    Chicken sandwich on GF roll. Steak sandwich on sourdough in the background.
    Lisa G.

    We visited this great spot after visiting The Little Plumeria farm and The beach. We parked in their small lot and were welcomed by chickens of all sizes. They had several casual outdoor seating options. Shade was provided. The kitchen is a small trailer. The young people inside were very helpful and polite. All of the menu items sounded great. I ordered a gluten free bread and had intended to cast it aside but it was delicious! Both my dad and I devoured our food! It was very fresh and beautiful quality. What a pleasant surprise on the roadside by the public library! The only downside is that there are no restrooms available. Perhaps the library?

    Monkey toast
    Cinthia P.

    This was a great find coming out of Hale'iwa Ali'i beach. We were looking for something quick and off the road and this was it! It is a super cute area with seating high bar type as well as regular set up. You can order takeout or dine in. We ordered the pipeline sandwich and monkey toast. The service was great the owner explained everything to us super friendly! Sandwich was loaded with beef but unfortunately a couple pieces were inedible just because of the cartilage but no complaints here. But honestly the star of the show was the monkey toast chefs kiss! Amazing! Honestly still thinking about the toast. This was a perfect amount of food for my husband and I! If I have the chance will be returning to try out other things! Definitely check it out!

    The Hale'iwa Fish

    The absolute BEST - A MUST For Sure Freshest Ingredients, Fabulous Flavor, Perfect Presentation, Amazing Service There were six of us in our party and EVERYONE raved about how delicious their entrees were. We will all be returning for a second visit before we leave the Island The Mokeca w/Farofa (Shrimp & Fish) was the absolute favorite for all of us who love curry It is an original recipe of the Chef ‍ herself The Hale'iwa Fish was amazing and bursting with fresh flavors The Stir Fry Veggies and The Beef & Broccoli were all equally as delicious! Fries were perfect and the salad was SO fresh and flavorful along with their homemade dressings, my favorite is the Green Herbal... it's to die for

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    Great service, seating and super ono grinds! I had the fish plate. The fish was juicy with one scoop Jasmine rice and a beautiful fresh rainbow salad. Come try. Come try. Chee-hoo. Mahalo

    Head to Waialua and don't miss Ka'ala Kitchen! My first time having Brazilian food and it was delicious! The service was great, accommodating to my dietary needs. Outside seating is delightful!

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    4.1(288 reviews)
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    Crispy Grindz in Haleʻiwa has quickly become a spot I recommend, mainly because of their pao de…read morequeijo. They make them in a unique way, pressing the dough on a waffle iron so the outside comes out crispy and crunchy while the inside stays chewy. The four-pack is the way to go--plenty for one person and shareable for two, but I wouldn't try splitting it beyond that because you'll definitely want more than one for yourself. I've also tried the coxinha and the ham and cheese pastel, which were good, though not as much of a standout as the pao de queijo. Everything is served very fresh, so fresh in fact that I burned my mouth on the pastel because of the steam pocket inside, so it's worth letting things cool a little before biting in. Seating is all outdoors at picnic tables with umbrellas, and while there's usually space available, you might need to share a table if it's busy. There's no cooling, so it can get hot during the day even with the shade. Parking is on the street out front. I've never had trouble finding a spot, but pulling in and out can be tricky if there's traffic going by. Overall I'd give Crispy Grindz 4 stars. The pao de queijo alone makes it worth stopping for, while the other items I tried were good but not the best I've had. I haven't tried the bowls or other menu items, so I can't comment on those, but if you're in the area the pao de queijo is something I definitely recommend.

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    Food excellent Service outstanding…read more Ambiance exceptional I wish I could remember everyone's name they were so welcoming and friendly. We had never been there before and we were given a wonderful detailed overview of the food and how everything was going to work. This is the way every restaurant should be run! Thank you to all of the associates!!! Your doing a wonderful job and making everyone feel special! You all deserve an award.

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    The Salad Area offers a wide array of chef-crafted options!

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    Crispy Grindz - Inside

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    3.8(6 reviews)
    13.9 mi

    This place was great back in the food truck. Prices have gotten crazy and portions have dropped…read more Was $60 for my wife and I to eat today with no drinks. Pic of my half full $18 açaí bowl. Every topping over granola and banana is $1 and starts at $14. Funny they have kids size that is supposedly smaller!? Haha

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    Menu on the door.

    Crispy Grindz - Great Açaí bowls and Brazilian food.

    Great Açaí bowls and Brazilian food.

    Crispy Grindz - Small açaí bowl with strawberry, banana and peanut butter, hold the granola. It was perfect!!

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    Small açaí bowl with strawberry, banana and peanut butter, hold the granola. It was perfect!!

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