Kalapawai Cafe & Deli
Café$$$$
Kailua
"Ms. Paula is awesome."(2 Tips)
"Try the Po Kua Kina - Made with New Zealand Lamb"(2 Tips)
"The sandwiches are delicious and the muffins are my new addiction."(13 Tips)
"Super cool vibe n even some beer n wine at the coffee bar."(2 Tips)
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Mia FerrerNovember 14, 2015I've lived in Kailua for a decade and never tried it. I've been missing out. My new go to. The sandwiches are delicious and the muffins are my new addiction. Can't wait for the dinner and wine service- Mia FerrerMay 12, 2016So I finally came for dinner service and it did NOT disappoint. The seared butterfish with saffron aioli and risotto was simple and amazing. I had the ravioli, clean lightly seasoned. Perfection.
sara mae pickleApril 27, 2017☕️,🍪,& muffins are very good here. ask for a locals coffee punch card- 10 cups & get the 11th free. no wifi, which is good because this place is already always busy.
HONOLULU MagazineApril 26, 2012One of our 2011 Hale 'Aina-award winners for Best Little Neighborhood Restaurant and Gourmet Comfort Food. You'll find something to satisfy those taste buds here! -The Perfect Weekend, April 2012
Allison WantuckJuly 14, 2019Paula was amazing! We love everything about this place. All of our food was amazing, we had a b-fast burrito, 3 different sandwiches, a salad and the clam chowder. Nothing disappoints!!
Hank LambertJanuary 14, 2018Best dinner in town! Best service too! We will definitely be back - a MUST stop when visiting the area!!- Mitchell SpearmanOctober 28, 2012Ms. Paula is awesome. She'll make sure you know how the restaurant works and will treat a first-timer with care. Tell her you're new and she'll make sure you feel welcome!
Jasmin ReyesJune 19, 2014Fish of the Day - seared ahi tuni with blue crab and white corn on top of polenta
Michael TchouAugust 24, 2014Very friendly staff. The eggplant bruschetta was phenomenal. Great food, craft beers and wine selection.- Pastrami sandwich is amazing. Super cool vibe n even some beer n wine at the coffee bar. Casual and comfortable.
Iliya TsekovSeptember 15, 2015Fish of the day is amazing! For desert: flourless triple chocolate mousse cake.
Ellis LouieDecember 22, 2014If you can eat in the cafe, do so. Great atmosphere, laid back, and very friendly staff.
Beyond HonoluluJanuary 11, 2013A little bit pricey, but their food is excellent. They also have a good selection of local made beers.
Delicious food, especially for dinner. For dessert, I'd pick the flour less cake!
Nenzo CruzSeptember 27, 2016The sandwiches, muffins and cookies are glorious ! Particularly the roast beef or pastrami sandwiches. Coffee bar was meh.
Scott KSeptember 11, 2014It's a switch from the beachside location. I loved the bacon wrapped dates salad.
Kimberly Murrell-HébertMarch 24, 2017Service was great, friendly and sandwiches were tasty. Cute little cafe.
- Tania Cortez-CameroAugust 21, 2013Try the Salmon Bruchetta - I wasn't able to eat it but friends loved it! #hawaii #foodie #oahu
Rob HNovember 24, 2013Great Kalua Pig sandwich special "Da Skinny". Someone tell the blonde from Birmingham I said War Eagle!
- Tania Cortez-CameroAugust 21, 2013Try the Auntie's Mac And Cheese - Mild cheeses were used for the Mac and Cheese
If you can't get there early on a weekend, call ahead and get it to go! (Place fills up quickly.)
Will ShineDecember 25, 2011ask for the chicken curry salad on a sandwich with tomato and sprouts... It's a wise decision.
- The turkey is pressed and the wrap is a simple white flour tortilla....
Larry HeimJanuary 2, 2011The food here is really good. Don't sit outside on the Pali side tho- noisy and smelly. Wait staff is very attentive.
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Kalapawai Cafe & Deli is a Kailua neighborhood restaurant offering fresh, seasonally-inspired meals prepared with locally-sourced, natural ingredients.
Open until 9:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- 6:00 AM–9:00 PM
- Fri
- 6:00 AM–9:30 PM
- Sat
- 7:00 AM–9:30 PM
- Sun
- 7:00 AM–9:00 PM
(808) 262-3354
Features
Wi-Fi
No
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Food & Drink
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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