Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Shipwreck

    3.8 (52 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

    Shipwreck Photos

    Business Info

    SHIPWRECK ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?

    Recommended Reviews - Shipwreck

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos - Shipwreck

    The Chopped Italian salad
    Monty D.

    This was a great little find for a restaurant alternative. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There isn't any inside dining, but there is seating in the adjoining outdoor areas.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The couple of times we were here was for takeaway meals. We'd take our salad and sandwich on our Hawaiian adventures for lunch. As you can see from my pic, we had the First Class Upgrade sub sandwich. There were plenty of fresh sandwich meats and fresh greens. The house vinaigrette hit the spot with us. The bread held up well on its travels with us. Also pictured, is The Chopped Italian salad. This was packed with plenty of meats and cheeses. The lettuce was fresh and, like the sandwich, the red wine vinaigrette was good. This salad also travelled well for us.

    The moa
    Molly L.

    Pretty good sandwich spot in Koloa. We were in the area after doing a humid and exhausting hike and thought a sandwich would be good. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's in a neat shopping center with tons of other stores and restaurants, which is convenient.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Lots of parking as well. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It was not very busy on a Tuesday morning.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I got the Moa, which was delicious. I like blue cheese and onions together and this sandwich had both! I was also eyeballing the caprese but wanted something with some protein. Takes about 10-15 minutes for the order to be ready but there are plenty of places to shop or sit and wait.

    Greek Salad
    Liana M.

    Shipwreck is a solid lunch spot in Koloa. My husband had the Going Full Ham sandwich (Ham, Gruyere Cheese, Pickled Onion, Shredded Romaine with Pineapple Relish on Toasted French Bread) and really enjoyed it! I had a taste, and it was totally not my vibe, but that's ok! I had the Greek salad (Mixed Greens Tossed with Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Green Peppers, Kalamata Olives, Red Onions, Feta Cheese and Red Wine Vinaigrette). It was pretty good, but nothing special. It was nice to have some fresh veggies during our vacation foods of mostly fish and fruit :) Once our order was placed, it took about 25 minutes to come out. There were only a few people who came in after us, so I'm not sure if they had a lot of online orders or what. Once we ordered, they directed us to sit and wait at the picnic table outside. I would love to return and try one of the sandwiches!

    Bread in a bag on the ground, next to shoes.
    Lindsay Y.

    We chose to try Shipwreck because of the convenience of location. The reviews were mixed, so we figured we'd see for ourselves. Unfortunately we can't say much to combat the negative reviews. I called them at 10:15am to see if we could pre order, no answer- so we drove down there. I understand that rent is high around here, but these were weak sandwiches for the price. There's so much potential there with some of their menu items, and they use Boar's Head meats, plus great location. The service at the counter was almost comical, the communication between the 2, then 3, people working wasn't great. The flavors were not there, the menu is small, and skimping on protein is the first thing customers notice. I'd like to add that while I waited 25 min for 2 sandwiches, and 1 kids PB&J- I saw that the sandwich bread was in a bag on the ground, literally next to a pair of shoes. Yum! We won't return.

    The Beast sandwich
    Jenevieve T.

    Great sandwiches! The girl taking our order was very friendly. The sandwiches are around $17 each, but they're pretty big you can share or save 1/2 for later which we did. We got The Beast and The First Class Upgrade which were both very flavorful. The store was cute inside and you can't beat that location. There's a picnic table right outside the store to sit and eat. Overall, would recommend!

    The Bird Smoked Turkey, Munster Cheese, Young Lettuce and Cranberry Cream Cheese on  Toasted French Bread $17
    Liesl M.

    I found the Shipwreck online when searching for a local sandwich shop. I was surprised to see that there were no reviews on Yelp. $17 for a sandwich is steep, however we love Boar's Head deli meat so we decided to give it a try. I ordered The Bird - turkey sandwich. It was delicious but has about 1/2 of the meat as pictured in their website. The bread was toasted and mine was a little hard. I loved the cranberry cream cheese it was tangy and contrasted the dry bread. My husband ordered The Moa - Buffalo chicken and he loved it. He bread wasn't as hard as mine. He said he would order it again with light arugula. The Local Style Potato Mac Salad was delicious too. With drinks, and a bag of chips our lunch was a little over $50. The sandwiches are large sized and we could have split them with our side items. Service: The gal at the register didn't speak to us. It was a little odd. We weren't greeted, and I asked if I could place an order. There was one person that had ordered before us. She got her sandwich about 10 minutes before we did. The wait felt a little long. Seating: No inside seating. There one blue picnic table that we shared with another couple outside of the shop. We hung out with a rooster and lots of birds while we ate. It was entertaining.

    See all

    Review Insights

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Plan on a 15 -20mins for a simple sandwiches with little substance at $17. I love a good sandwich, this was not one in my opinion.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Best sandwiches hands down. Got the moa sandwich it was warm ,tasty and fresh. Great salads too

    Business owner information

    Photo of Shipwreck Subs P.

    Shipwreck Subs P.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    I wish I took a picture before eating! My husband & I just shared The Bird. It was so delicious! I am going back for this sandwich!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Maya G.
    288
    6
    13

    3 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Shipwreck Subs P.

    Shipwreck Subs P.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of C P.
    143
    3
    0

    2 years ago

    Disappointed, Safeway French bread, no meat for $17, was hoping for a little more overall let down for a sandwich

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Shipwreck Subs P.

    Shipwreck Subs P.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Shipwreck Subs P.

    Shipwreck Subs P.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Page 2 of 2

    Ask the Community - Shipwreck

    You might also consider

    Puka Dog

    Puka Dog

    4.0
    (3.4k reviews)
    0.5 mi
    $$

    Puka Dog was well worth the wait in line! Once we got inside, it was clear they had an awesome…read moresystem in place to keep the line moving quickly and efficiently. We really enjoyed our meal, and now I understand why water is such a hot commodity there! The different flavors of relishes are a total game changer and take the hot dog to another level. The spicy garlic lemon sauce was the perfect finishing touch and something I won't forget. I honestly think I'll be dreaming about this hot dog every time I have a regular one back home. A must-try when visiting Kauai!

    Originally this was the only place on my food list for Kaua'i. I wasn't expecting to come visit…read morethis island already, so I definitely had to check it out when I had the chance. GETTING THERE If you're visiting Po'ipu beach, it's right off the strip along the water. It's a mostly straight forward drive from Lihu'e. It's about 30 min from LIH airport. PARKING Good luck...parking is absolutely atrocious when I went. There was many parking areas available, but they were all full. You'll spend about 10-15 min driving around just to find a spot because everyone is there for the beach. AMBIANCE Honestly, not much to say here. Its a small spot on the corner of a building. There's nice beach vibe decor inside with a drink bar on the side and some available merch for sale. There was no seating available. There were so many people that you hardly had any room to stand. SERVICE The wait time is crazy. So when I went, the wait time from the end of the line to the front door was about 30 min. Once I'm inside, the line to order was about an additional 15 min. Luckily the food took only about 5 min. So once you order, you're good! There were plenty if covered benches at the park across the street, so that's where I went to eat. FOOD There are many combinations you can have, but I trusted my gut and went with: polish sausage, habanero sauce, mango relish, and Lilikoi Hawaiian mustard. You can't really go wrong with the mango/habanero combo. They just pair so well together. Anyways, it was delicious! It was sweet, spicy, and savory. I thought the breading was going to be too much, but it really balanced out the flavors. I really enjoyed every bite. My friend got pretty much the same thing, but with the pineapple relish. It was also delicious and very similar to the mango. The pineapple was a hint sweeter and makes it a bit less savory imo. OVERALL I actually enjoyed it quite a bit. The line is very intimidating, but it moves at a pretty good pace. I would honestly come back if I'm ever in the area. Mainly because I'd like to try more combinations and it's a great snack to have that's not too far from the beach. I recommend checking it out if you're a first timer and exploring the area, but I wouldn't drive out of my way just to go there.

    Photos
    Inside
    Inside
    Polish dog with their lilikoi mustard and coconut relish
    Polish dog with their lilikoi mustard and coconut relish
    Veggie dog

    See all

    Veggie dog

    Shipwreck - sandwiches - Updated August 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...