Restaurants near Waialua

“I picked up a few pastries from you”

“This place is well worth the trip when you have a car rental and want to stay out of the crowded tourist crowds. We visited this shoppe on an early weekday morning and it wasn't busy at all. They have a lot of items in stock, and there was a kind staff member there who greeted us and gave us some coffee and chocolate free samples. We also got a tour of their coffee bean production plant, the coffee farm as well as a few cocoa plants that were at the back of the shoppe. We thoroughly enjoyed our time here, and bought some souvenir snacks here that we couldn't find elsewhere in the main Waikiki city. I recommend visiting this shop, and big thanks from Canada and the USA for the staff's kindness and hospitality!”

“The best coffee and great board shorts”

“Absolutely amazing. This restaurant its such a hidden gem in the Waialua area. I came for the aesthetic and I stayed for the yummy food and great customer service. They have plates already made or you can pick and choose the items you want on your bento box. My box I picked steam rice, Karachi chicken, citrus kale and something I never had before, a purple mashed potatoes that was so interesting and tasty. All the food items I selected were sooooooo good, we also ordered some coffee and a guava matcha which I also never had one before and it was AMAZING. We got also to shared the famous ube Doughnut Holes and OMG I totally understand everyone reviews, they are extremely yummy. In overall everything we had was great I would definitely give them a 10/10... Highly recommended.”

“Food was amazing! Well worth the drive!!!”

“Amazing BBQ: the shrimp wrapped bacon was succulent and flavorful. The pork was pork belly, juicy and intense smoke flavor. The chicken was cooked to perfection!!! Heading back soon.”

“Awesome ice cream sandwich. Never had a better one. Worth every penny. Mahalo!”

“Literally the best fish on the island the ahi katsu is perfect and the sauce is amazing super fast service nice people and the poke is melt in your mouth perfect pieces amazing place!”

“Amazing organic soaps that smell delicious.”

“🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Discovered Mele Mele Bakery by happy accident during one of their open mic nights—and it’s been a sweet love affair ever since (pun very much intended). This place is a charming mash-up of cozy, quirky, and cool. It’s got that laid-back local vibe that makes you feel instantly at home, whether you're here for the kava, the heavenly baked goods (seriously, their pastries should be illegal), or just to soak in some tunes. They’re not a vegan bakery, but they don’t leave plant-based folks out in the cold—there’s always a small, solid selection of vegan goodies that actually taste good (you know what I mean). Bonus points: they serve locally produced honey, they’re totally dog-friendly, and you’ll likely spot a few kids dancing along to the music while their parents sip kava like it’s their new favorite ritual (because it might be). I had an unforgettable evening here recently when my son performed at their Friday open mic. Watching him play to such a warm, supportive crowd while the smell of fresh bread filled the air…well, let’s just say this place has officially baked itself into my heart. If you're looking for good vibes, better bites, and a community feel that doesn’t feel forced—Mele Mele is your spot.”

“The place itself is on the smaller side, wouldn't recommend big groups as seating may be difficult. BUT the food here is AMAZING! We tried it here as tourists and I would HIGHLY recommend! The salad and pizza were amazing!”

“Without any doubt the best pizza on the island of Oahu My favorite is Jerry , pineapples, jalapeños, tomatoes , cheese. Great friendly service with Aloha . This place has a soul. Used to there when I lived on the North Shore and don’t mind driving across the island now - worth it!”

“After researching multiple Luau’s in Oahu, I decided on Toa and oh my gosh, I’m so glad I did! This show blew us all away! The food was amazing, the performers were amazingly talented and everyone was so incredibly friendly. We really did feel like part of their family towards the end of the night! Even my Dad, who isn’t impressed by much, said, “that was the best show I’ve seen in a while”. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

“Great 😍food very nice and friendly service !”

“Best banana bread ever!!!”

“JAX is by far the best pizza on all of the islands. The handmade dough and premium toppings in a 600 degree wood fired oven . Come get some its worth the trip!!! Salads and breadsticks all soooooo good”

“Great place! Line was out the door. Poke is served both on rice or on fresh salad. The varieties are delicious and all the options are fresh! The staff was extra careful to help with our order and the portions were just right! We loved it!”

“I normally order online, it’s very convenient especially with a big family!

Sometimes, they can get busy which tells you that the food is GOOD! So ordering ahead makes things easier for me. Their website is straight forward, easy to navigate.

I must say they are pretty fast with getting my order packed up & ready! Staff are always very friendly & helpful.”

“Always a family favorite! I grew up eating shave ice here! Highly recommend!!”

“I’m not usually a fan of shave ice, started with one bowl for my daughter. Omg. The flavours are amazing, natural Ingredients for the syrup instead of food colouring and artificial flavours. Went back for 2 more bowls! This place is amazing. Kudos to the team. Keep it up.”

“Good prices and good food. ✔️ Local spot that I love! Nice people, classic interior, with great good! Get the Loco Moco. Has a solid looking Breakfeast menu (I have yet to try), plate lunches (yum!), and dinner (definitely try). Recommended my a local I met and did not disappoint. When I arrived I didn’t know what to get and hadn’t had poi before and they so nicely brought me a taste before ordering 💚”

“We had the patty melt, lasagna roll, cauliflower wings, and the cesar salad, all were absolutely delicious! The sauce on the lasagna roll was especially good clearly home made. The service and hospitality were excellent and everything exceeded our expectations. Highly recommend! We would be regulars here if we lived in Hawaii! Thank you! Keep up the great work! Updated from previous review on 2026-10-17”

“The Hawaiian sweet roll bomb! You can also taste all the fresh veggies and good size portion meats. Highly recommend this place super clean and inviting. You definitely won’t regret it.”

“It is everything and then some. Great experience”

“Best açaí bowls and smoothies!”

“Absolutely my fave coffee farm in island! We go there every year! Amazing atmosphere, cool little store and yummy coffee and treats!”

“the burgers and fries were amazing. I'll be dreaming about them and the bakery items for years to come. such great service staff as well!”

“The best shave I’ve on the island. Definitely a popular stop on the North shore but worth the drive! They are efficient and they have the best flavours!”

“The size is right!! And super friendly. Forget the one across the street. Come to Aoki’s”

“So it’s like this… Kua ‘Aina Sandwich Shop has got to be the best burger for the job if you’re hungry amidst shopping for all the great gift ideas!! Bacon burger with all the fixings and also with the green chili Tabasco is mayjah and it scratches the itch every time. Really good as a medium rare burger. So juicy!! One of my favs!! Kudos!!”