EARL (vibe not overrun by tourists)

EARL not only has great sandwiches but Justin constantly tries new and amazing ways to bring us different types of sandwiches. Justin will tell you himself that some hit; some don’t. But he continues to try to improve his menu with new sandwiches he created when all other sandwich shops just sell their same old boring sandwiches.

Stopped by EARL to grab a couple of sandwiches on the way to the beach and WOW these were amazing!! We got the chicken chipotle cheesesteak and the classic cheesesteak. Do yourself a favor and try these! You wont regret it. Bread is nice and toasty and the chicken was hot and juicy. Made to order so be patient, totally worth it. One of the best subs we've had in a while.

I had high hopes for E.A.R.L. Kaimuki in Waikiki, especially given the positive reviews, but unfortunately, my visit didn’t meet those expectations. Despite the hype, both the food and the overall experience fell short. The cheesesteak I ordered was greasy and lacked flavor, and the packaging seemed careless. The service was also disappointing; staff members frequently went in and out of the restaurant, which felt unprofessional. I even saw one of the cooks take a smoke break while waiting for food to cook, and I noticed that random people were entering the cooking area from outside, raising concerns about cleanliness. The restaurant itself felt a bit unkempt and didn’t have the inviting atmosphere I had anticipated. While my experience may have been an outlier, it certainly didn’t live up to the high expectations set by the reviews. I hope others have a better experience, but for me, it was a miss.