Kalapawai Cafe & Deli (750 Kailua Rd)

Food was so delicious!! I forgot to make this post a while back. When I went our server was Egeria and we were also helped by Chase. Both such amazing people! It added to the whole experience. I enjoy when the food is fresh - taste like farm to table kind of place - and folks love to where they work.

They've done much with not a lot of space! Beautiful, quaint atmosphere with many vegetarian and vegan options I'd love to try (many other regular menu options too). My hummus plate was a lovely presentation of delicious food! There were so many drink options to choose from. My iced Americano was very good. Husband loved his veggie burger and the tomato jam was an excellent touch! He also said it was perfectly cooked, which we find at other places happens not a lot. He also very much enjoyed their banana bread (they had several patries that looked yummy). They have a parking lot, but it was full when we arrived, but were able to meter park right across the street was a couple dollars. A great find, highly recommend!

The staff was very nice and inviting. This was the best Chai Tea Latte I've had in Kialua so far. My wife enjoyed the cedar salad and I had the pastrami Ruben, we were both very pleased with the food. The only down side was they did not have a high chair for our grandchild. Fortunately, there's plenty of room outside for a stroller if you want to go that route. All in all I definitely recommend it. I would say if you're going for lunch at lunch time, be prepared to find you own parking.

A great place for brunch/lunch after visiting the nearby Farmers Market. The service was friendly and efficient. The sandwiches were good with fresh ingredients. There were both indoor and outdoor seating areas that were tight, but comfortable.

Cute and friendly breakfast place. Great coffees. Loved the avocado sandwich. Friendly staff and vibe

Dropped by Kalapalai Cafe for a quick breakfast, and it was one of those meals that keeps you thinking. The breakfast burritos were a bit of a culinary puzzle - somewhat bland on their own, but transformed by the accompanying salsa. It's like the salsa was the secret ingredient that turned a plain Jane into a flavor queen. The cappuccino was the real star of the show. Rich, smooth, and reminiscent of a quaint Italian cafe, it proved that great coffee doesn't always need a fancy mug to shine. Served in a simple to-go cup, it was a reminder that sometimes simplicity wins. At around $10 for two burritos, it's a reasonable deal for the area. Not a gourmet experience, but an authentic taste of local dining. The kind of spot that has character, even if that character needs a little seasoning. Would I come back? Yes. Because sometimes an imperfect meal tells a better story than a perfect one. Just remember to ask for extra salsa - it's the hero this breakfast needs.

We stopped to get breakfast/brunch on our way to Hanauma Bay! It was quick, easy and tasted good! The breakfast burrito was very filling, good amount of meat, salsa on the side was mid. The Italian sandwich was fresh and tasty. Maybe could use a little more meat. Pastries was delicious! Their patio is very cute, a little separated off from the streets by greenery which is nice!

Everything is amazing!! Make reservations!! Gets busy This is a place where you can taste the love that the chief has for each plate. Outstanding! Daily specials, need to ask. Fresh local ingredients = Happy opu! (Stomach) Our server was very attentive and knowledgeable about each dish.

We had such a nice time here. We were lucky , got to sit right away on Thursday around 1030am. The cashier/waitress made a mistake and only got 1 sandwich instead of 3. So my family had to wait longer for their meal. Everything tasted good, and I loved the atmosphere in and out. Coffee is good too! I wish they keep up with the coffee machine because they ran out while I was there. I would love to come again.

GO HERE! BEST steak I have eaten in a very long time. The service was awesome and very friendly. It was a busy night when we visited and they quickly set up a space for us on the front patio because inside was full. Our server Kai was so great with our kids and very attentive. Everything we ordered was fantastic and it felt more like a fine dining experience than a visit to a Cafe/Deli. If you come for dinner don't skip out on bringing home some muffins for breakfast the next day. They were huge and tasted so good. It was allergy friendly which is always so great to find when traveling.