Kountry Kitchen has a reputation as being one of the best sit down breakfasts on the island of…read moreKauai. I concur with this assessment. They don't take reservations for smaller parties, but they do have an option to add your name to a waitlist online through Yelp. Fortunately we arrived early enough that there wasn't a wait yet, and we were able to get seated almost immediately. First off, I love all the chicken decor. It suits the island vibe and is so Kauai! The food and drinks were all fantastic. A couple members of our party ordered sweets (french toast and waffles) and a couple of us did savory (breakfast sandwich and Kauai benedict). Across the board, we were all extremely happy with our choices and continued to rave about this meal even after it was over. If you love breakfast/brunch, definitely plan to visit Kountry Kitchen during your visit to Kauai!

Wish I could have given this a 5 star. There was a wait, but I'm not sure why. The food was below…read moreaverage. We ordered the loco moco and the corn beef hash. The loco moco gravy was jello - ish texture and cold. The meat was not tasty and it was dry. Corn beef hash was better if I would have made it myself. Disappointed in prices. They charged me $10 for a cup of pineapples. A small CUP of pineapples without even letting us know it was not part of the side option but an addition. Will not return, better to go down the street to McDonald's and get a tastier breakfast. The inside was also pretty dirty.

The hype is real. After a few disappointing "5 star" coffees around the island, we finally found…read moreour spot. The iced coffee was smooth with the right amount of depth. The green alien smoothie was absolutely delightful! The breakfast burrito was also really good. My only wish was that the salsa it came with was spicy. It tasted like marinara. Coming from the Bay Area where coffee shops are abundant, we would definitely come back!

Everything about Java Kai is amazing! The atmosphere (at…read moreboth locations) bright clean on the inside. Friendly service. Delicious drinks and food. I LOVED the blended coffees and the sandwiches and acai bowls DELISH! For SURE get an Acai bowl when you go!

Absolutely delicious! The malasadas were made fresh right then and there, and they were incredible…read more We also tried a shortbread-style cookie (I can't remember the name!), and it was SO good. We sampled all the flavors, and honestly, every single one was delicious. Definitely a must-visit if you're in Kauai! It's a smaller establishment but they have seating outside with covers. The service was very friendly.

Uniquely kind and patient staff, especially "Auntie Shana."…read more Fairly priced pastries, with the inside looking like typical donut cafe. The UBE and POG Malasadas I tried are delicious on their own way, with the UBE being mildly sweet and wonderfully satiating and POG is nice and fruity. I didn't think it was too sweet or had too much filling at all, and I don't like donuts with fillings typically. For all these reasons, I think tourists and locals alike should try this place at least once.

We did not partake in the buffet, due to food restrictions. However, we did thoroughly enjoy the…read moreKauai Paradise Pancakes! They are GF. The purple color seems strange, but the taste was amazing)! They are not super sweet (Ube Chocolate Syrup), and have a fluffy consistency. Alicia was the best server! Super friendly and said hello to us each time we had breakfast there.

Great service. Nice views. Solid food. I got a breakfast plate with Portuguese sausage eggs and…read morerice. The buffet looked good but didn't get a chance to try. Feels like a beach style diner type of ambiance. So convenient staying at the hotel.

Wonderful location right on the beach. Service was perfect. We have coconut shrimp and garlic…read moreshrimp Caesar salad. Perfect. Only drawback was the singer tonight was amplified and we couldn't talk without yelling. Sorry. We want to talk to each other.

Sit at the bar. Fast service…read more Nilo is great. LLBC burger my fav. Order with tots and a side of ranch. Can't go wrong with goat cheese burger and tator tots.

We had breakfast here during a tropical storm when a lot of placed didn't open. We really…read moreappreciate them taking care of the tourist. There is plenty of parking in the lot in front. Prices are fair. The greeting and services were really nice. Food was great with generous portions. I had the corned beef hash. It's patties of hash deep fried to a nice crispy texture and topped with brown gravy. It was served with tasty fried rice and eggs. The ham and cheese omelette was filled with a good amount of ham and melted cheese. Served with lots of golden brown hash-browns. The coffee was good. This is a casual spot where you order at the counter and the food is served to your table. I would recommend it highly.

I grew up eating here, so this place is nostalgic to me. The chicken cutlet with gravy has always…read morebeen my comfort meal and it hasn't changed. Surprisingly everything still tastes the same. They still had desserts left in the fridge, so I grabbed the blueberry cream cheese pie and the pumpkin crunch. The blueberry was really good. It could use a little more blueberry but the crust and the overall taste was nice. I called ahead to place an order for pickup. What was nice is that they called me to let me know my order was ready. Really thoughtful and welcoming when I arrived.

If you're visiting Kauai and looking for a local lunch spot, Pono Market is a must…read more We stopped in for lunch and ordered a little bit of everything: pork lau lau (which was a hit with my toddler, no less!), a couple of different poke options, and a plate with karaage and poke. I can't remember exactly which poke varieties we got, but I believe one was their shoyu poke and the other was a spicy ahi. Regardless, everything we ordered was absolutely delicious. This is exactly the kind of mom-and-pop spot I love finding while traveling. No frills, just friendly people serving great food at reasonable prices. The poke was fresh, the karaage was flavorful, and the lau lau was tender and comforting. The staff was welcoming, the portions were generous, and the prices were fair, especially considering the quality of the food. There are plenty of places to eat on Kauai, but spots like this are what make a trip memorable. We'll definitely be back the next time we're on the island.

Pono market was legit everything they say it is on tik tok!…read more the fish was super fresh. They also have options for poke bowls if you'd like, they offer half and half options of ahi fish just different flavors. If that make sense. Honestly loved it so much! Service was super fast paced everyone going in knew what they wanted and it was also lunch time so everything was moving fast! It is a store like place, so it kind felt like I was walking into a deli but with fish options!

BEAUTIFUL ART, love the style and it definitely pops out from all the sad other buildings with NO…read moreart, and it's all just so beautiful and creative. food is AMAZING!!!! service is quite literally the best I have ever seen in ANY store/food place. I 100% recommend Christine, she is so sweet,and dose everything in her power to make sure you have the BEST experience. (And a little tip, the donuts are most likely the BEST you will find on island or in general!)

Came in 2 days in a row, 2nd day at 6am & Hurricane Lowell was in full swing and these guys were…read moreopen, fresh & ready to go w/ smiles on their faces and plenty of good advice on how to ride the storm out, these folks are awesome! This place is phenomenal! 10/10 for sure! From the Kalua pork to the Moco Loco to some of the greatest donuts we've ever had especially the bacon donut! And everything in between! All of the staff is friendly, professional, efficient & super kind! We will be Island Craves regulars for life now, whenever on Island & will recommend to everyone we know! Thx!

Such a cool spot…read more Place is on the side of the road which you wouldn't expect to be anything special, but it's right next to a mountain. Super lush surroundings with ample outdoor seating (wooden benches). Service was very friendly. Drink: The "One Speed" coffee smoothie was the best smoothie I've ever had. Amazing combination of flavors, huge portion. Highly recommend for any coffee/chocolate/cinnamon fan; tasted kinda like an iced mocha with a hint of banana! Very balanced and not at all too sweet Wife got a coconut to drink - super refreshing. They cut up the coconut to eat the flesh after she finished! What a gem, will definitely return the next time I'm in Hawaii. Only regret is not trying more things.

Prepare to be FULL. The turn off is pretty nondescript, but the spot is tucked away across the road…read morefrom the Whalers General Store. The views are spectacular, being surrounded by nature. When I went there even happened to be some live music. It made for a lovely family friendly ambiance I got the "Next Level" bowl with additional soursop - Pros: way more filling than I expected. The peanut butter and coconut chunks definitely added heft. I loved the texture of the coconut chunks that added a chunky bite, whereas the granola added a light crisp. The textures were really fun to eat. The açai base wasn't overly sweet - Cons: aside from banana, any other fruit is additional $2.50, which is pretty pricey. In total, my bowl came to $20. It was unfortunate that the soursop wasn't fruit chunks, but instead a puree In addition to the standard menu, today they had a special bowl with assorted fruit on top, yum. No full service washrooms on site, only porta potty

We loved the Olympic & were so disappointed to hear it was closed, Today, learned it was due to a…read morefire last year. We wanted to take our family there this week, Your fish sandwiches are the BEST! Love the open air ambiance and interesting regulars who frequent the bar! But ...., we'll be back. Hopefully you'll b reopened soon. K&K

Five stars. The food…read morewas really good and tastes like homemade. Really enjoyed the Kim Chee Fried Rice and the Chocolate Chip Pancakes. Service was excellent & efficient. Friendly also. Ambiance was an open air, outdoors type and very laid back and comfortable. Enjoyed it lots!