I’m convinced Kauai is foodie heaven. They have amazing desserts, fresh fruit, brunch options and of course good authentic Hawaiian food. This blog will cover everything from the best dessert, brunch, dinner and smoothie spots on the island. Happy Eating!!!
Dessert
The Fresh Shave
↠3540 Koloa Rd Kalaheo, HI 96741 United States
The Fresh Shave might just be the best part of visiting Kauai. The shave ice is delicious and made with fresh quality ingredients. The syrups are handmade and the flavor combinations are so good. I loved the Fu Manchu and the Imperial. This shave ice is also available at a great price. I would recommend this place to anyone traveling to Kauai. The Fresh Shave will blow your mind!
Lappert’s Hawaii Gourmet Ice Cream
↠1-3555 Kaumualii Highway Hanapepe, HI 96716, USA
Lappert's Hawaii has amazing ice cream. I tried a waffle cone with Heavenly Hana and a coconut caramel flavor. I have a huge sweet tooth and this ice cream was perfect for that. I love that the flavors are authentically Hawaiian. This is a great spot in Kauai!
Holey Grail Doughnuts
↠ 5-5100 Kuhio Hwy Hanalei, HI 96741 United States
Holey Grail Doughnuts look amazing! I saw these doughnuts via Instagram and I knew I had to try them. These Taro doughnuts are baked in coconut oil and definitely fit the description of "gourmet". They were delicious, but they were pretty spendy for how small they were. I got 4 doughnuts for ~ $12. This is a fun place to try, and the doughnuts definitely look beautiful!
Breakfast/Brunch
Kountry Kitchen
↠ 4-1485 Kuhio Hwy Kapaa, HI 96746 United States
I cannot say enough good things about Kountry Kitchen, I loved the plate-sized Mac Nut pancakes and their fresh-squeezed pineapple ginger juice. Despite a large crowd, we got seated fairly quickly and received excellent service. This is a great place for Hawaiian style brunch!
Kauai Bakery
↠ 3-2600 Kaumualiʻi Hwy Unit 1526 Lihue, HI 96766 United States
This bakery is a cute little shop located near Lihue airport. This bakery smells like fresh-baked bread when you walk in. I ordered malasadas and loved how light and delicious they were. Malasadas are available at a great price ($1-$2 each) This bakery is a must-stop for pastries when you are in Kauai
Little Fish Coffee
↠ 2290 Poipu Rd, Poipu Beach Athletic Club Koloa, HI
Little Fish Coffee has amazing housemade Pitaya Soft Serve. I personally loved the Pitaya soft-serve way more than I liked their acai! This little shack was a five-minute walk from our hotel in Poipu. I loved the food, but watch out for all of the wild chickens lol, they love the food too and will try to steal it!
Lunch
Hanalei Bread Company
↠ 5-5161 Kuhio Hwy Hanalei, HI 96714 United States
This lunch spot in Hanalei is delicious and has the freshest bread. The sandwiches and pizza are so yummy. This is a great place to sit and relax after hanging out by the Hanalei Pier and beach.
Da Crack
↠ 2827 Poipu Rd, Koloa, HI 96756
Da Crack in Kauai has bomb Mexican food. I am a vegetarian and got a Beyond Burger Burrito. I love that the burrito had rice, beans, cheese, and veggies. It was super filling and was a decent price. There is nowhere to sit down and eat so we took our food to go. Overall, a good place for a quick lunch
Dinner
AMA
↠ 5-5161 Kuhio Hwy Hanalei, HI 96722 United States
AMA is a great restaurant to go to when you want to have a nice sit-down dinner in Kauai. The view is incredible and the food is great. I am a vegetarian and got the Veggie Ramen with Tofu. The ramen is better than any I have ever had before. I would also encourage you to get the beignet style doughnuts for dessert because they come with a delicious chocolate sauce and coconut caramel ice cream. I enjoyed this place and think you would too!
Coffee
Java Kai
↠4-1384 Kuhio Hwy Kapaa, HI 96746 United States
Java Kai is a popular & cute coffee shop in Kauai. I loved their Maui Mocha! Coconut and chocolate blend with espresso for a delicious beverage. The coffee is expensive but it is well worth your money. This shop is cute & well decorated. If you are a coffee lover like I am then you will love Java Kai!
Smoothies/Juices
Kaua’i Juice Co.
↠ 4-1384 Kuhio Hwy Kapaa, HI 96746-1675 United States
Kauai Juice Co. has amazing juices. I got the "Starburst" drink and absolutely loved it. This shop is cool because your drink comes in a Kauai Juice Co. glass bottle. The first time you buy a juice you will pay $5, but if you come back for more juice, later on, you can bring back the glass bottle and get a new one without the $5 charge! If you enjoy freshly squeezed juices then you will adore Kauai Juice Co. PS they also have super cute stickers!
Kalalea Juice Hale
↠ 4390 Pu U Hale Loop, Anahola, HI 96703
Kalalea has the yummiest smoothies on the island. We stopped here on our way home from Secret’s Beach and loved it. This place also has fresh coconuts that are super sweet and delicious! This is a nice find if you’re hoping to visit a fruit stand!
Thank you for reading my Kauai Food blog! Hope you enjoyed it! Are you a foodie? I would love to hear about your favorite places to eat in the comments!
Sincerely, Kylee Marie
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