Kalapawai Cafe & Deli

4.5(1,150)

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Location & Hours

Address

750 Kailua Rd
Kailua, Hawaii 96734
United States

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Hours

Closed • Opens Thursday at 6:30 AM

Monday6:30 AM - 9:00 PM

Tuesday6:30 AM - 9:00 PM

Wednesday6:30 AM - 9:00 PM

Thursday6:30 AM - 9:00 PM

Friday6:30 AM - 9:00 PM

Saturday7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Sunday7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

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Contact Information

(808) 262-3354

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About Kalapawai Cafe & Deli

Eatery offering sandwiches & salads before 5PM & contemporary dinners with table service at night.

Price range: moderately priced

Google-sourced data last fetched on April 30, 2025.

4.5/5

Based on 1,150 reviews

Recent Reviews

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Pooja Patel

a month ago

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 sa...

Bob

a month ago

Stopped here for breakfast. Overall food and service were excellent. Limited free parking spaces, otherwise paid street parking is available. Well maintained restaurant, clean restroom, and friendl...

Justice Ballard

a month ago

Everything was absolutely amazing. The rich, decadent ganache brownie melted in my mouth, and the bagel sandwich was perfectly balanced with fresh ingredients and just the right amount of flavor. I wa...

Justin Cunningham

3 months ago

It's hard to mesh efficient service in a restaurant and provide a wholesome connection and warmth to the customer. Kalapawai Cafe & Deli absolutely exceeds expectations in both avenues and projects th...

John Devine

2 weeks ago

Food was really good I had the fish tacos and a coffee which was a little weak, the baked goods were really good. The table top we sat at was sticky that's my main dislike along with parking but we ...

What People Are Saying

Overall Experience

Generally very positive dining experience with fresh, delicious food and friendly service creating a welcoming atmosphere. The restaurant is considered a gem and a must-stop location for breakfast or lunch.

Customer Favorites

The pastries, ganache brownie, and breakfast burrito are highly praised. Fish tacos and the bagel sandwich also received positive mentions.

Atmosphere & Service

The staff are friendly, kind, and efficient, creating a warm and wholesome atmosphere. The patio is considered cute and separated from the street by greenery.

Value & Quality

The food is considered fresh, delicious, and reasonably priced with filling portions. Ingredients are fresh, and the overall food quality is excellent.

Areas for Improvement

Sticky tabletops and limited parking were mentioned as potential areas for improvement. Salsa for the breakfast burrito and the amount of meat in the Italian sandwich could also be improved.

Recent Trends

Recent reviews highlight the good quality of food and the need for better parking options. Cleanliness and availability of gluten-free options have also been positively noted.