




Wendy's - Kailua-Kona (Kailua Rd)
About
A Fast-Casual Stop in the Heart of Kailua-Kona
Positioned along the main artery of Kailua Road, this Wendy’s provides a reliable pit stop for locals and travelers navigating the Big Island. Whether you are coming down from the slopes of Hualalai or heading toward the shores of Kailua Bay, the golden arches of the nearby competitors don't hold the same appeal for those craving a Dave’s Single or the unmistakable crunch of spicy chicken.
The Island Pace
The interior carries the bright, modern aesthetic typical of the brand’s newer design standards, offering a crisp, air-conditioned reprieve from the tropical Kona humidity. You will notice the distinct aroma of fresh-never-frozen beef hitting the grill the moment you step through the automatic doors. It’s a utilitarian space, perfect for grabbing a quick meal before a snorkeling excursion or settling in for a straightforward lunch while keeping an eye on the midday bustle of the Kailua Village district.
Local Nuances
Be aware that the parking lot can get particularly tight during the mid-afternoon rush when beachgoers look for a fast caloric reload. While the service is efficient, the drive-thru line occasionally spills toward the street, reflecting the popularity of this location among residents working in the surrounding commercial corridor. If you find yourself needing a late-night fix after the island’s sit-down establishments have shuttered their kitchens, this spot remains one of the few reliable options to grab a Frosty—a mandatory treat for cooling down after a day in the sun.
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Location
1143 Kailua Rd, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, 96734
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Reviews
Showing 10 of 0 community reviewsKawika KealaGoogle Maps
Recently
Ordered was placed 20 minutes before my arrival. After 25 minutes waiting, I asked about the order & was told in a unrespectful tone, "you gotta wait. We busy". The counter was covered it trash. Almost all the tables needed cleaning. After 40 minutes I got the one (1) sandwich that was ordered.
Chingiz GarmaevGoogle Maps
Recently
15 minutes for nothing 🤦🏻♂️ I don't know how it works, but every time this manager is on duty, it turns into a total nightmare. There are two people in line inside and three cars in the drive-thru, yet a 15-minute wait yields absolutely no results. It’s roughly the same situation every single time.
Pascual AguonGoogle Maps
Recently
Awesome set up.. drink machine is one so a little strange at first but very futuristic feeling there.
Israel Gonzalez JimenezGoogle Maps
Recently
Manager lady is so disrespectful and rude the way she talks to me in the drive thru. I’m scared to even eat my Wendy’s burger from fear of her tampering with it or spitting who knows she needs to get booted.horrible tone in her voice
Joseph Kanahele-TomGoogle Maps
Recently
Listen, I am not that type of person to do bad reviews or speak negatively especially when I didn’t even get the chance to get any food, But this location says it is open until midnight however when I went through the drive thru the woman who answered was so rude with her tone of voice like I was a burden being in the drive thru. After the attitude she proceeded to say “we’re actually closed but what do you want?” It is now 11:27 and I went through the drive thru at 11:22. So are you guys just closing early? Or do you guys usually close 30 min prior? Regardless the attitude was unnecessary and disgusting. Idk how people like that hold a job because it’s customer service. If you are that miserable with this job why not give it to someone who will have a better attitude? All in all. I’ll never eat here. Just a shame. I drove quite a ways to get here.
Donna SaitoGoogle Maps
Recently
Service is very poor. Orders are not checked prior to customer pickup. Happened several times, missing utensils, no cheese/onions/ crackers included with chili, wrong sandwiches given. Personalties of workers suck…..even the manager has an attitude. We love Wendy’s food but will no longer spend money for incorrect food and bad service!
Jacob FawsonGoogle Maps
Recently
Severely understaffed for a Saturday. I never got my food. After waiting well over a half hour for fast food, I was able to get a full refund. No on returning anytime soon.
Franzel BlanzaGoogle Maps
Recently
Im from kaneohe, drive all the way to this kailua location just to try the cajun crunch burger charge me for it but got a cheeseburger! Was gonna get a frosty drink too but they said they just put in the machine. Too disappointed! Saw kids inside the store like the employers kids totally unprofessional!
Rob StarkGoogle Maps
Recently
Two stars to let you know I’m a real person otherwise I’d give it one. My wife and I took a 20 minute trip to the drive through. It took 30 minutes to get through the drive through. When we drove the 20 minutes back our order was completely wrong. The place was really busy and clearly understaffed. I do not recommend coming to this Wendy’s.
Kat BGoogle Maps
Recently
Extremely slow service. Food is as good as you can expect from Wendy's, but for some reason this is consistently the slowest drive thru. And when I tried to go inside instead, it took nearly 45 minutes to order a kids meal. Today after waiting half an hour to order, we just ended up leaving.
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