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    The Greenery Cafe

    4.6 (297 reviews)
    Open • 10:00 am - 3:30 pm

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    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Julian F.

    You just got off the plane and you're starving but you want something good, healthy and has Aloha spirit. The Greenery Cafe is the spot. 5 min from the airport, you will not be disappointed, in fact you'll be thrilled! As an added bonus stop here on your way home and pick up lunch and tell them you're headed to the airport and they'll wrap up your lunch in foil (bring a freezer bag to keep cold and eat on the plane and make your fellow passengers extremely jealous)

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    Julia R.

    Wish I could eat here every day because their "Soul Food" is literally food for my soul. Do you want to feed your soul? Seriously! Do you want to feed your soul through your taste buds and belly? I returned here for the heavenly mung bean soup, but I couldn't resist the fish fry with collard greens today for lunch. Scrumptious collard greens that pack all the nutrition your heart and soul will ever need! The greens are perfectly balanced with savory broth and sweet pickled onions. It came with a side of macaroni and cheese baked so perfectly the noodles dance on your teeth with the "al-dente-rhumba" (I just made up that food-dance!) And the cheese is so melty and buttery you'll want to jam more spoonfuls of their mac & cheese into your mouth before you've even chewed and swallowed the first bite! Please PLEASE go eat here. I can't eat it all myself, I'm so full I'll probably won't have to eat again for a week, but I want this restaurant to stay in business so I can come back here when I'm hungry again. I didn't even tell you about the side orders: 1. Aïoli which I used for the fried fish 2. Lemon vinaigrette which I drank as a beverage! I literally drank the vinaigrette dressing because it's so freaking delicious. 3. Cornbread yum! Homestyle ambience, outdoor seating.

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    Jessica G.

    Such a hidden gem! Stopped here for a quick lunch after our helicopter ride. I got a smoothie, fresh fish wrap, and a brownie-so delicious! Of course I forgot to take pics of the food but I've attached some pics of their beautiful garden

    Front of the greenery cafe. Don't block the entrance/gate
    Britney T.

    Little treasure spot located in Lihue, on Akahi st. The Greenery cafe is located in the back of a house. The front of the house is a counseling office. So make sure to walk in the back. Out door seating available with limited parking. 2 car parking on the left side of the building. Don't block the entrance. A variety of Vegan/vegetarian, and healthy options. They're a Small business so expect to wait. However, I would recommend calling in your order ahead of time! I love their Mung bean soup, ahi wrap, and mango smoothie

    Troy K.

    This place was not too bad however the pluses did not outweigh the minuses in my opinion. The Greenery is located in an old tiny house behind another old tiny house. It's kinda hard to find if you're not from Kauai. The parking is also very limited so good luck finding a "stall" (you park in the front yard) The reason we checked it out was because it was a "healthy" option however the ahi wrap came with potato chips as its side. I dunno ... to me, it kinda defeated the purpose of checking out a "healthy" eating establishment when chips are your only option as a side. The wrap itself was a good size and was actually tasty BUT it took us almost 30 minutes for us to get our order which consisted of my ahi wrap and my GF's plain old salad. Weird because it seemed like there were a few people working the kitchen but it took a lot longer than expected. A bit stressful because we weren't expecting to wait so long especially since we had a flight back to Oahu and were already a little pressed for time. As for my GF's salad, it was supposed to be a kale salad however they ran out of kale. So they substituted "organic lettuce" according to the worker. From what I tasted and what my GF relayed to me, the salad was a huge disappointment. Dressing had no taste, no kale, and if it weren't for the fruit thrown in, a prewrapped salad from 7-Eleven would've been better. The thing that actually bothered me was that instead of putting up a sign stating that they were out of kale, they kept explaining to almost everyone after us that they were out of kale, how they were substituting "organic lettuce", blah, blah. In case you were wondering, it's a really small place so we were sitting across from the window where you order. (We were waiting about 30 minutes for an ahi wrap/salad remember) So ... all in all ... food was ok, staff was pleasant enough but the rest was meh. There is quite a bit of room for improvement. 3 STARS

    Mung bean soup, brown rice/quinoa, and spearmint tea.
    Erika F.

    A backyard soul food cafe with healthy vegan options. Made with love and care! You can taste it. Fresh local ingredients too. So happy I finally tried the mung bean coconut soup. It was so nourishing. Service was kind, quick, & delightful. Simple ambiance with no frills but plenty of shade.

    Nicole R.

    This is such an interesting find. It's behind a woman's house. In the back house in the restaurant. There is no inside seating, the tables are in the yard. My husband and I both had wraps. He had the Ahi, I had the chicken. We both thought it was delicious. Keep in mind, you are on Island time and everything is fresh and not rushed. We got there at 1150am, there was one guy ahead of use. As we were leaving there were about twelve people ordering. She gets busy. We most certainly recommend it

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    Marissa S.

    My husband and I were in search of something to take on our flight back to California to eat because airline food can be questionable at times and expensive for what you get. Thanks to yelp, I found this little treasure that exceeded all my expectations. It's an adorable outdoor cafe situated behind a residential home. It appears to be run by two people, and the food was made from scratch and to order. I went the veggie route and got the avocado wrap (based on the positive reviews and pictures on yelp), while my husband got the BBQ chicken wrap. The food was absolutely delicious, and the perfect meal to take on our flight...not too heavy but super filling, fresh, and flavorful! Overall, one of the best food decisions we made while on Kauai. Will definitely visit again when back on the island. A must to visit especially if you are looking for a fresh, healthy, and delicious meal.

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    Had curry chicken sandwich and rosemary chicken wrap. The food was sooo fresh and was super clean and organic! Highly recommend.

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    Awesome healthy food and very nice owners. Beautiful ambiance. Check it out for lunch or breakfast

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    Great and friendly service. A peaceful relaxing atmosphere to sit and enjoy a healthy but filling lunch.

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    Delicious food, great service, will definitely be back. Had the avocado wrap, it was delicious, light, and healthy.

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    Very fresh and satisfying lunch after a long plane ride. The service was friendly, but the chairs aren't that comfortable to linger in.

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    Great service , great vegetarian options , food is so good! Ambiance is the reason for 4 stars

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