




Subway - Kailua-Kona (Alii Dr)
About
Fresh Ingredients Amidst the Kona Coast
Located right in the heart of the lively Alii Drive strip, this Subway offers a reliable stop for those exploring the Kailua-Kona waterfront. Whether you are coming straight from a morning snorkel at Kahalu’u or wandering the shops of the Kailua Village, the convenience here is unmatched for a quick, customizable meal.
The Setup
Expect the standard build-your-own sandwich experience, but with the added benefit of ocean-adjacent breezes. You will find the usual array of signature favorites, from the Italian B.M.T. to the classic Turkey Breast, all prepared on fresh-baked bread that fills the small space with that familiar yeast-heavy aroma. It is a straightforward spot perfect for grabbing a footlong to-go before heading down to the beach parks or catching the sunset near the harbor.
Local Observations
The space is functional and efficient, though be prepared for a bit of a challenge if you are arriving during the peak lunch rush; the bustling foot traffic on this stretch of the coast means the shop can get tight. Parking along Alii Drive requires a bit of patience, so it is often best to leave your rental car in one of the nearby public lots and walk over to collect your order. It is an unpretentious choice for travelers who value speed and predictability while enjoying the Big Island heat.
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Location
78-6831 Alii Dr Suite 407, Space No K5, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, 96740
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Reviews
Showing 10 of 48 community reviewsUlithianLeiGoogle Maps
Recently
Staff we're very friendly and we're quick with my order despite the long line they had. Food was great
Hareem SiddiquiGoogle Maps
Recently
Ordered using the app, and had a promo linked to this location and after making a payment they told us we cannot use the promotion as this location doesn't participate 😑 and again this location does show-up with specific promotions linked to them only! Well taking our business to the Subway across the street!
Mike ZirkleGoogle Maps
Recently
Placed an order on the app using a sub club reward. The app said they were a participating restaurant. Drove there and when they looked at the ticket they said they didn't participate and canceled the order. It looked like the reward went back on my account, but I kept getting errors every time I tried to use it at other locations. Tried contacting subway online support but it's just a bot that emails you back for addition information and then never responds, tried 3 times and the reward expired without being able to use it.
Scott DixonGoogle Maps
Recently
$16 for sandwich. I asked for a glass of water and was told they didn't have any cups for water.So I had to choke it down without water. Bottle of water is $3.75. I'll never come here again. I wonder if that's the way for all Subways
Andrea Kunz-FulepGoogle Maps
Recently
Placed an order online. When I went to the store 15 minutes later they said they just got the order. Fine, I could wait. Five minutes later they said they couldn't fill my order because it was placed online with a promotion they didn't participate in. Still waiting for my refund. Don't waste your lunch hour here.
Gunjan KaramchandaniGoogle Maps
Recently
We went to get the sub but both employees took a break at the same time and asked us to come later. That was fine but after we came back, both the employees were working on the SAME sandwich and it took us forever to get our sandwiches. I had to repeat the instruction about adding all veggies a million times and adding veggies probably took 5 minutes in itself……
Jovan SmithGoogle Maps
Recently
Seats was ripped, middle of the day store was just closed. waited the employee pulled up and took forever to do everything, food wasn’t bad service and atmosphere was. Tables also really sticky along with the ground. really unpleasant I do not recommend, I say go 15 minutes further, get everything done faster. Been waiting for around 45 minutes btw.
Michael GrieselGoogle Maps
Recently
The woman server was rude and annoyed that we were there at 9am to order when she opened. She complained that she was not ready with cutting and preparing food. So apparently opening at 9am does not mean ready for business. We left without getting food because of her attitude.
Claudia UlrichGoogle Maps
Recently
We arrived at 8 p.m., and there was no one at the counter. When we rang the bell, a very unfriendly employee came out and mumbled something about them being closed. She didn't even come to the counter but just quickly peeked out from the back office. Even though they were supposed to be open for another 30 minutes, we didn't get anything. Furthermore, it was freezing cold in the shop.
Chris ArnoldGoogle Maps
Recently
Tonight was the second time I’ve ordered (and paid for) food online, only to get to the store and find a hand written note saying that they’d closed early. Both times this happened the employee was still there - but they ignored me as I tapped on the window and asked about my order. Subway Keauhou owes me close to $40 now. It’s also been a normal occurrence for them to not even start making my online order until after I’ve already arrived to pick it up. I’ve been told “Oh sorry, I forgot” SEVERAL times - and even then, they’re in absolutely no rush to make the order. One guy was literally playing video games on his phone instead of making my order. I used to manage restaurants myself, so I know there is absolutely no excuse for any of this. The service here is absolute trash and after I get my money refunded, I won’t come back again. I used to come at least once a week and never have any problems - but whoever is running it lately has ruined it. ..and they obviously don’t care because all the reviews here say the same thing. I never leave restaurant reviews but this place infuriates me. They treat their customers like we’re an annoyance to them.
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