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2.9 (87 reviews)
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Open • 5:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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Delicious large Masago
James K.

Standing service today from Derek in the seafood department, I had several pokies at this Safeway and I must say it was one of the best meals that I've had while on my trip. Derrick, the seafood manager is amazing and so helpful when it comes to picking out the best seafood. They had delicious Masago in the back that I was able to buy for my pokey and it was amazing.

Fried chicken Friday sale 8 pieces for $5
Betty Q.

I find this Hamakua Safeway has a shorter wait time at the deli department especially when they have their incredibly, affordably priced fried chicken, Jojo potatoes and chicken nuggets for $5 when on sale. The workers are working as fast as they can to complete orders once the cooked items are out of the vat of hot oil. And upon completing orders, they take the time to say "have a nice day!" to customers. Their bagging of hot fried chicken is so synchronized. One is cooking the fried chicken in the vats of hot oil. Another stocking and getting the bags ready for the worker to place the chicken pieces into the bag. Then the bag person zips up the bag and calls out the customers names. The atmosphere is so pleasant. Applause to the workers for wonderful work.

Fish  department at Safeway

Derek in the fish department is super helpful! That whole department is amazing!. Everything is fresh and their poke is awesome!

Dani P.

***THIS IS FOR THE BAKERY (specifically the lady Karla, I think that's her name) WHO MADE MY DAD's BIRTHDAY CAKE*** I debated on what kind of cake to get my dad either Baskin n' Robbins or a cake from Safeway.....went to Safeway first and so glad I did. I originally wanted a cake w/ my dad's cats face on it but their machine is broken so I decided on the next best thing. A cake that looked like the front lawn. My dad LOVES TO MOW the lawn, so I told the lady who was helping me, Karla. She said she would do make it as real as possible w/ the grass...and she did! Unfortunately they didn't have the toys to put on the top of the cake, but it was ok. I landed up ordering them from Amazon and they go here in time! The cake was amazing...the decoration on the top was PERFECT! The cake itself was moist, the frosting (buttercream, Karla's recommendation) was sooo yummy and it was HUGE! Thank you Safeway Bakery for making my dad's birthday cake so special for such a reasonable price!!!

Delivery is here!  The fur babies are so excited
Kathy A.

This review is for Safeway Delivery only. Yes, delivery from Kailua to Halawa Heights, reserved time window, on specific days including next day. I'm a fan, I was prior to the pandemic and continue still. The store and drivers have changed to the standard mask/gloves required in order to maintain social distance. Still friendly drivers smiling in spite of the masks. Delivery fee depends to the window of delivery; tomorrow 10:00 to 11:00 AM will be higher than day after tomorrow 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. No need to find parking, shopping's a breeze! I'm a fan of the Jumbo Eggs, Deli meats, fruits & veggies, sourdough bread and the Applewood Smoked Thick cut Bacon! Lol, add alcohol and that is my weekly shopping list ;) The drivers park on the street then walk up my driveway, then up the stairway to deliver. These delivery people are tough. I'm in a store far less often, trying to keep safe.

Locally grown produce
Chris Y.

This is one of three Safeway stores located in Kailua on Hamakua Drive next to Target Stores. It's the largest of the three Kailua locations in a strip mall with American Savings Bank, Ninja Sushi, Panda Express, and Aloha Pacific Federal Credit Union. It's open 24/7 for your shopping convenience, with a bakery, florist, pharmacy (open 8 am to 8 pm), Bank of Hawaii branch, and ample parking.

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This is a short update on my visit and review from last week. It's a "good news, bad news"…read moresituation. The food news is that the stench is gone. It appears that whatever was causing it (most likely the clogged drain pipe) was quickly fixed, and everything is smelling clean, and back to normal. The checkout still had only 1 line open, but there wasn't much need for more when I came at 11:30am. The clerks smiled and were more cheerful than I had experienced in the past, so always a plus. On the negative side, one of the main reasons I came today was due to the Tuesday special ad items. They unfortunately didn't have one of the items I specifically came for, and after one of the floor clerks checked in the back for me, he said because they "share" these items with Times Market, they often don't receive any; which I think is terrible. It's not the first time, this has occurred, and it's very annoying, and I hope they remedy the situation for more fair and equitable allocation, so it doesn't feel like a "bait and switch" type of situation (I know it's not, but still, very frustrating). Can't give more than 4 stars.

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Down to Earth Organic & Natural - Kailua

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4.1(235 reviews)
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DTE Kailua is always clean and organized like their Mo'ili'ili, Pearlridge, and Kaka'ako locations…read more They also have power issues common for this area of Kailua. Today, Saturday.15.August.2026 the power briefly clipped off triggering the alarm system. The day before Lala...the calm before the storm as the idiom goes. Stay home Sunday. No problems with the registers and I paid with Apple Pay. Cashier was friendly and we talked about the storm to come. Got some sale-priced Tasty Bites meal packages. I got Boulder Canyon chips - also on sale - for the workplace. I don't need to stock up on food.

I had just finished my workout at UFC, and I was like, oh...cool, there's a Down to Earth next…read moredoor. I sometimes go to the one in Kaka'ako after my workouts there. This one looks a little bigger. One of the great things is once you've ordered from DTE, you're in the system, so when I entered my number, everything I've ordered came up. It was easy to select one of my last orders, the Emergen-C, and just the way I like it with added ginger and tumeric. I will have to add that they are consistent! Taste just like the one in Honolulu...LOL! The staff is really friendly! I look forward to coming here in the future! They also have some great products that don't cost an arm and a leg like at Whole Paycheck. Maybe I should visit all of them now! :) Mahalo Down to Earth Kailua!

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If you are looking for some food to take to the beach, stop here immediately. Or maybe order it…read moreahead of time, because you'll probably be waiting in traffic. But seriously, you can end whatever decision making process you have at this moment. They have it all at KP Market (I'm not sure if anyone calls it this, but I do now). Sandwiches, burgers, poke, bowls of various types, coffee, all kinds of bevs. Anything that you could desire to keep you sustained during a day of sun burns and big waves. I can't recall the names of the bowls that we got, but they were exactly what we were looking for. Incredibly generous portions at reasonable prices, and the highest quality of ingredients. I'm pretty sure they gave me an entire fish, and I ate the whole thing. The garlic shrimp that fantastic, and smothered in that buttery-garlic goodness. The star of the show were the accompaniments that brought the whole bowls together. The ube was flavorful and added a great texture. The kimchi was a nice add too, giving these dishes a bite to balance things out. And the sauces were nice, but not overpowering. I'm pretty sure there are a few KP markets around, and you should stop here before whatever adventure awaits for you in Hawaii. I even bought a shirt because this place was so dope.

We came back on our second trip to Oahu. The food is good and staff are friendly, but beware of…read moresome locals who sit outside and monitor the limited parking. We spent over $100 on two visits which included souvenirs in addition to food and drinks, but a man outside felt like we had been parked there for too long. Not his business! And behavior like that can very likely turn tourists away. Not cool!

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