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    Red Barn

    4.9 (54 reviews)
    InexpensiveSandwiches, Food Trucks
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    Updated over 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    The PURPLE PIG
    Sterling M.

    Good lawd! I was sad and happy all at once eating The Purple Pig. Happy I was eating such a delicious and creative sandwich. Sad that I had to share it with my wife. And sad when I took my last bite because it was all gone. The Purple Taro bread was fun, creative and delicious. The Kalua pig was tender, flavorful and cooked perfectly. The staff were friendly and helpful. I highly recommend this food truck!

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    D. Fudge F.

    Made a detour heading to Kona and stopped at the Waimea Farmers Market. Lots of choices, but ended up sharing a couple dishes from the trucks. Found Red Barn and had a hard time deciding between the Frenchman and the Beast Nachos. Since we were sharing, we went with the Nachos. They did not disappoint. Chips (purple sweet potato) were loaded with kalua pig, melted cheese-which I am pretty sure they melted on the griddle, then scooped and placed on the cheese, sour cream, avo and tomato. It was a lot of food for $15. Chips stayed crunchy from the first bite to the last. Can't wait to try a special grilled cheese next time I am in Waimea.

    Sizzling Serrano sandwich w/ pickle and potato chips

    I had the sizzling Serrano sandwich, which was fantastic with a balance mix of sweet, sour and savory flavors. The creamy cheese gives it a velvety luxe texture like a million bucks. Despite the chiles, the sandwich is not spicy, with just a hint of heat. Cucumber pickle was on the sweet Asian pickling profile, reminding me of my mom's recipe. There are a few (I.e. limited number so plan on waiting for a bit) picnic tables at the farmers market to enjoy your score and watch local and tourist alike mingle at the stalls.

    Pork sandwich.
    Alan S.

    The food is amazing and the price point is fantastic. However, since we have some family members with lots of food allergy issues (gluten free, dairy free), they were able to find the right thing for all of us. That was truly an incredible, thoughtful feat and we will absolutely be back next time we are in Hawaii. Service was great and they set great expectations since there were a lot of people ahead of us. Also the farmers market ambience was very relaxed and enjoyable.

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    Aldo G.

    An excellent Ruben sandwich. Had a hard time finding the location, but happy that I did. So don't give up. Finally found it on a farmers market, and not where Google Maps said that they would be. I had a side of tomato soup, but would skip next time as the sandwich is big enough. If you are a Ruben fan, make sure to check the Red Barn out.

    The "Beast" nachos.
    Daniel T.

    Red Barn serves up delicious sandwiches made with locally sourced goods from the Kamuela Farmer's Market on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Grab a plate, enjoy the rolling green pastures and the Kohala mountains in the distance and mingle with the locals and tourists, alike. Our kids scarfed down the "Cheesy" grilled cheese and tomato soup. We enjoyed the "Frenchman" mushroom, carmelized onions with truffle oil sandwich, the "Swine" pulled pork sliders, and the "Beast" loaded nachos. The portions are generous and the quality of ingredients top notch. We made two stops during our recent stay and got to chat with Will and April on the second visit as they closed up shop. They are real good people and produce a wonderful product.

    The Frenchman.
    Cecilia T.

    Excellent food truck in northern Hawaii! We had added this on the trip specifically because of the positive yelp reviews. Definitely one for the books.

    Sweet bread tuna sandwich with taro chips
    Tyanna A.

    Love this place! Highly recommend the sweet bread tuna sandwich. Great customer service and it is completely worth the wait.

    Half a Phoenix with a mini cup o tomato soup
    Ariel S.

    Best grilled cheeses in the world!!! On top of the grilled cheeses they have the most unique and delicious tomato soup, lemonades, and pickled snacks. Great menu selection and always served with a smile :) My favorite Wednesday or Saturday market go-to.

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    Very yummy sandwiches, but the pickles were the star of the lunch in my opinion. Damn, they were good!!!

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    3 years ago

    Always a happy experience here. Any grilled cheese is a good choice. The tomato soup on the side is a must!!!

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    3 years ago

    Great food. Would highly recommend. 10/10 worth the drive from are resort. We got 4 different sandwiches and all of them tasted amazingly.

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    3 years ago

    The Frenchman is an amazing sandwich--shrooms, Gruyère, French onion and truffle salt. Getting hungry thinking about it.

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    They have the best grilled cheese and tomato soup I've ever tasted!!! Highly recommended

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    Best food truck I've tried on the Big Island! Absolutely delicious creations made with local ingredients.

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    Amazing sandwiches. Purple pig and Sergio are the best. Tomato soup is also flavorful. Be prepared for a wait. So worth it.

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    Ippy’s Hawaiian Barbeque

    Ippy’s Hawaiian Barbeque

    4.6
    (343 reviews)
    0.5 mi
    $$

    My wife and I drove up to Ippy's in Waimea from Waikoloa while on vacation since we were in the…read moremood for real Hawaiian barbecue, and this spot is an absolute gem! The exterior, and interior, of the building is nothing special. As a matter of fact, that's part of what I loved about it; it helps you realize it's an all around fantastic food joint, not just somewhere that charges overpriced amounts for average food because of the "vibe." It's extremely busy inside this place, and staff was extremely friendly and pretty quick with turning out orders. I ordered a two entree plate, which consisted of their teriyaki chicken and pina colada shrimp, per the recommendation of the woman taking my order. The shrimp was incredible and the pins colada sauce that it comes with it's something I now dream about! The chicken was also great. It's dark meat, which is something to keep in mind in case you're a pickier eater, but the char and flavor of it was wonderful. For the sides I ordered rice and their mac salad. I'm not usually a mac salad kind of guy, but this changed my mind and I can now say I'm a true fan. This is perhaps one of the best places I've eaten between the two islands I visited on this trip, and I can't say enough good things about it!

    Best mixed plate I've ever had in the Islands…read more I like how they allow you to choose from 20 different items for your plate.

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    Casual setting in Waimea. Pay at the counter. Had a friendly counter person bring the food to the table.
    Casual setting in Waimea. Pay at the counter. Had a friendly counter person bring the food to the table.
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    Hawaiian Style~Mixed Plate  Kailua Pig Teriyaki Chicken  Rice Macaroni salad

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    The Puako General Store

    The Puako General Store

    4.3
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    When traveling, I love to visit local food shops, bodegas, and country stores. An opportunity to…read morefeel the local vibe, grab some local food and exchange a friendly smile. Well that ain't happening here. Stopped here to grab a few basics. Shelves are almost empty and selection sparse. But the kicker was the attitude of the woman behind the counter. Surly, snappy and went out of her way to be unpleasant. We all have bad days but rolling your eyes because I ask for sauce on the side instead of on top for a poke bowl? Arguing with me because I want to buy twelve Sparkling Ice drinks? Another eye roll when we added another popsicle to our items before she was finished ringing up all our items! I should have just left everything on the counter and walked out. Instead I spent $100 and got tons of attitude. Couple days later I needed more ice. Go back here? Heck no. I drove to Foodland where the folks couldn't be friendlier or more helpful. Our Hawaii visit was wonderful and we experienced the Aloha Spirit every where. Just not here.

    A must-stop spot on the island! The food is great, with an awesome variety of cookies, drinks,…read morewine, sushi, and everyday favorites. The service is what really makes this place special -- everyone is so friendly, welcoming, and genuinely local style. It has such a comfortable, relaxing atmosphere that makes you want to stay and come back again. Snorkel tours on a surf board so cool

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    Lending library on the patio
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