Farmers market gem! Kaka'ako farmers market on Saturdays…read more8-12 and KailuaTown farmers market on Sundays 8-12. Absolutely killer breakfast sandwiches with the unique charcoal bun. The egg on the breakfast burger makes it a classic breakfast, and the hash brown is absolutely to die for. Highly recommend despite the wait!

Excellent customer service! I was greeted as soon I walked up to the cashier. Everything looked…read moreamazing, but I decided to get the sunrise sandwich with added avocado because it looked delicious. The bread was nice and soft, the egg was fluffy and the bacon was crispy. However, this is not a sandwich you want to get of you're looking for a quick grab and go type of meal because it took a while to make. If you have time to kill you should definitely try one of the sandwiches.

Laverne, the shop owner, was making colorful ribbon leis when I walked in just after 8:00 am. She…read morewas welcoming and recognized that I wasn't local. We chatted a bit about family as she made my Waffle Dog. KC Original Waffle Dog is her best seller. She prepares daily specials for the lunch crowd. The local newspaper neighborhood shop is small with only one table. A few shelves offer leis, candy and other souvenirs. I order at the rear one of the KC waffle dogs. Lavern starts the griddle and pours the batter and adds a hot dog. It as fun to watch her cook. The waffle batter has crispy edges, which are good. The dog is very hot and I have to eat it with care. Laverne provided Tartar sauce to dip the dog. It's a great little snack. I'd return to try her lunch specials. The prices are really reasonable and I love the local vibe.

Better late than never…read more March 26, 2024. Prince Kuhio Day. A group of us foodies decided to meet up at Mr. Coffee Bean Head (which unfortunately closed) for coffee to support local. Auntie (aka Nadine C.) recommended us to try them, especially new, local small businesses. After we got our cup of Joe, we sat down to discuss our foodie and travel adventures. None of us had eaten breakfast and it was now 8am where adjoining business of Da Ohana Kine Snack Shop (DOK) opened. DOK started off at Ohana Hale Marketplace where several Yeeps on the table remembered this booth. I did see waffle dogs at Ohana Hale Marketplace but never patronized them. Waffle dogs bring back fond memories of KC Drive Inn as they were an iconic business on the top of Kapahulu Ave. I was introduced to them when I'd hang around with my calabash cousin and family. I recall pulling up to this business where they'd order waffle dogs and the peanut butter milkshakes. Before we could even stand up, Peter Y. generously ordered waffle dogs for everyone. It was the first order of the day for the owner and she seemed thrilled. We waited patiently for the grill to get hot so she could prepare them. I love hot dogs with mustard and these waffle dogs are no exception. I generously placed French's yellow mustard on top and chowed down. Loved the crispy edges and the semi sweet doughy center. Great texture and flavor contrasts to the hot dog and yellow mustard. Perhaps it was too early but the owner could have been more customer friendly. Overall, a great experience at DOK where I'd be game for a repeat visit. The waffle dogs hold a special place in my heart as it recalls the fond memories of my childhood days.

I'm definitely one of those "why would you choose this on Oahu?" folks…read more I'm also someone who needs a plain ol potato every now and then. This CFA location is genuinely top notch. Everything was well made. Crispy fries, well made peach lemonade (not watery with off proportions), AND THEY SHREDDED THE NUGGETS ON THE SALAD. If you need a "food from the continental US" fix, this CFA will not let you down. I even went inside today. Airy, spacious, clean. Great location.

This is probably the best Chick-fil-A I've ever been to!…read more Let me start by saying that from what I've read in other reviews, this Chick-fil-A is fairly new. It is located just a few minutes from Waikiki Beach, across from the convention center. They actually have a very cute mural outside their store, which is perfect for photo ops. The service here is absolutely amazing and everyone working there is so friendly. Also, the food is definitely above average compared to other Chick-fil-A locations. I am sure you're thinking, "How do you know? It is a franchise, they all serve the same recipe". But I can assure you the chicken here is so much better (husband agreed). As a mom with a picky eater, this Chick-fil-A saved me many evenings from figuring out what to feed my kid during our time in Oahu.

8/23/25 This review is for the Street Eats Pearlridge Farmer's Market location. First time there…read moreand had heard about it from Hawaii News Now Cheap Eats segment. They are there every Saturday and are the first vendor on the left as you walk in the main entrance. I had a great experience. Top notch customer service. The owner is very personable and friendly. They have a small menu of only 7 food items compared to their main location in Chinatown with a larger variety menu. This menu seems to be their popular items and according to the owner, the pork belly is their best seller. Even with just these items, I still had a hard time deciding what I wanted because it all looked so good. They not only have the menu posted but a picture of each menu item. I like when businesses do that, you know what you're getting. I opted for the Double Fried Chicken. It comes with 2 pieces of boneless chicken thighs (about 3 oz each), 2 scoops of white rice, cole slaw (about 1/2 cup) & a mild sauce. The chicken was wonderful! It was lightly breaded, not over cooked but fried just right to give the chicken a good crispiness. The thigh meat was still moist and not dry from over frying. Seasoning was just right, not overly seasoned, yet still tasty. Good 'ole fried chicken as fried chicken should be. The only problem I had with the chicken was there wasn't enough. Wish there were 3 pieces. The cole slaw was surprisingly good and I'm not a big fan of cole slaw. This one I liked. It was well seasoned, not tangy, and a lite creaminess with good crunch. The sauce that came with the chicken was also good. It tasted like ketchup with a kick. Keep in mind this is not fast food and usually everything is cooked to order with food trucks. The owner did advise me the wait would be 10 - 15 minutes. I was ok with that because then I knew I was definitely getting it hot and fresh. Overall, the food was great matched with first-rate customer service. It's a place worth a return visit. Support local!

Street Eats is the newest addition to the Maunakea Marketplace Food Court. They are next to Lime…read moreand you just need to look for the "blue food truck" there. They have been there about 2 months. Dine in is possible if you're able to find a seat but I opted for takeout. The food court tables and chairs were relatively clean but they were quite full around lunch so takeout was a better option. Their food stall was very clean and everything looked new. They offer a different weekly special that they announce on their IG. This is a husband and wife operation with the husband in front as cashier and the wife in the kitchen. The husband was friendly and they didn't take long to get my order out. You can see the care they take to prepare each order. After looking at the menu, I ordered their Cheeseburger Add Deluxe and Bacon. There wasn't an explanation or photos of what Add Deluxe is so I just went for it. It turns out that the Add Deluxe is the veggies (tomato, lettuce and onions). Since I'm kinda a fatty, I also ordered a Chicken Sandwich and side of Fries (extra crispy) to try. The chicken comes tossed in either a BBQ or Buffalo sauce. If you're not a sauce fan, it can be plain (option I chose). I was able to get both sauces on the side to try. Both the burger and chicken sandwich were good. They fried the chicken well as it wasn't oily and moist inside. The fries were still crunchy when I got home and it was salted perfectly. Great option for good food in Maunakea Marketplace Food Court! 4.5 stars

I love that there's such an awesome sandwich truck downtown! There's definitely not enough yummy…read moresandwiches on island!!! The lady at the register was super duper nice and aw so friendly! She made the experience super enjoyable :) I'm glad I went with a friend as we got to try two of their yummy sandwiches! When we went, they are offering different kinds of sandwiches. We got a roast beef and a pesto sandwich. -The roast beef sandwich was definitely our favorite. The bread so toasted and also fluffy. The sauce they had on the sandwich was just so terrific and onolicious!! We devoured it so fast, I can't remember what else was in it other than it was so freakin awesome! -The pesto sandwich was good too but definitely not as memorable as the roast beef. I can't remember exactly what type of meat it was (possibly turkey?). The pesto sauce was good and they put pickled onions in this sandwich so so Ono!!!

Though the previous owners have passed their beloved food truck to new owners, the food remains to…read morebe amazingly delicious and remains to have the same amazing service with a warm ambiance. They don't necessarily have a set menu so your best bet is to check out their Instagram page to see where they will be and what will they be serving. My favorite sandwich thus far is their po'ipu (turkey, sun-dried tomatoes, and pesto). The bread they use is foccacia which will fill you up pretty quickly. And because they usually operate during work day hours, it is best that you just eat half of the sandwich to avoid that afternoon crash. Prices for these sandwiches may be on the higher side but the quality of the food makes up for it. This food truck is definitely worth checking out. Make sure you follow their Instagram account and see where they will end up. Pro tip: turn on that notifications to see where they are and head there before the lunch rush appears.

Great service and the fried chicken was so good and crispy!! I'll definitely be coming back!! They…read moreare also open late and have live music most nights!

Great service and many food options to try with many beverages. As well as good prices and tasted…read morevery good.

Mr. Cow is always my go-to spot when I am at Ala Moana. That, paired with their "Flaming Cheetah"…read morehit the spot. (And I say that as a someone who is Lactose Intolerant) LOL. It seems their portions have changed over the years but it still tastes phenomenal and leaves you satisfied. One order is all you need to feel satisfied. Their staff are usually students, but are still kind and patient. As for the ambiance, the seating area is Ala Moana's Food Court. As usual, finding a place to sit can be a challenge and a mission, especially you have a large party. Fortunately, for us, we were able to find seats right in front of Mr. cow which made it convenient. 10 out of 10 recommend at least to try. You can get at least one order to share among everybody because the taste is really unique.

Great service: fast, efficient, and friendly. They now started an order counter in front of the…read morestore. They are using seating of Ala Moana food court but it makes the ordering process faster. I just got the 5 piece chicken nuggets and it's always consistent. The storefront is clean and organized. Just remember they are closed on Sundays!

First time to this Chick-fil-A located inside the Makai Market food court Ala Moana Shopping…read moreCenter . I remembered when it first opened the lines would be long through out the aisle of the dinning area . Today no line at all I just walked up to the counter and put in my order . Friendly service they have a drink person along with an expeditor calling your name . I ordered their basic chicken sandwich meal combo . It comes with a chicken sandwich waffle fries with a drink . Chick -Fil-A chicken sandwich consists all white meat very moist and crispy on the outside . The sandwiches has no sauce or ketchup or mayonnaise you'll need to order their special sauces they carry . Original Chick Fil A sauce , honey mustard, Polynesian , Buffalo , ranch and BBQ. My favorite is their Polynesian sauce it tastes almost like sweet chili sauce . Support local when possible