Found in Kailua Town: Smokehouse Barbecue With Windward-Side Roots
Smoked meat, smash burgers and sandwiches, oh my! Whiskey Smoke 808 is a new neighborhood gem.
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Bits & Bites Serves Up Superior Cream Cheese Scones in Kailua
Don’t let the name fool you—this tiny cafe’s liliko’i, coconut and matcha white chocolate scones deliver big flavors.
Farmers Market Finds: Miniature Vegan Pancakes at Lōkahi Kailua Market
These little plant-based Pan Keikis are your new favorite bite-sized comfort treat.
Kailua Brunch Spot Over Easy Expands With a New Grab-and-Go Shop
Bakeside at Over Easy serves up sandwiches on freshly baked breads, killer muffins and more.
Farmers Market Finds: Torched Sushi and Handrolls in Kailua and Kaka‘ako
Ilea’s Kitchen serves up tantalizing aburi sushi creations in Kailua and Kaka‘ako.
Kailua Town Spotlight: Banán
This local shop’s plant-based treats are our new favorite way to eat fruit.
Farmers Market Finds: Nouveau Spaetzle Bowls in Kaka‘ako and Kailua
Little Sparrow tosses fresh German spaetzle with cheese, chicken and bacon, garlic shrimp or kalua pig.
Farmers Market Finds: Indian-Inspired Snack Wraps in Kailua
Kama‘āina Kati Roll wraps up pork belly, chicken tikka and masala paneer in grilled roti flatbreads.
Explore Kailua Town
Beneath the laidback façade, this casual beachside town is buzzing with energy.
O‘ahu Cafes that Let You Plug in Your Laptop Over a Good Cup of Coffee
Yes, the search has gotten harder, but these places still exist.
HONOLULU Staff Favorites: The 8 Best Noodle Soups on O‘ahu for Rainy Days
Some of our top picks for comforting slurps when a cold snap is coming.
Farmers Market Finds: Mochi and Sourdough Belgian-Style Waffles in Kailua and Kaka‘ako
Brand new ‘Aiwi Waffles serves up the texture-rich breakfast treat in two satisfying styles.
New Windward Café Has Singaporean Flair and Weekend Laksa
More than coffee and French pastries, Café Kopi has laksa that Southeast Asian expats are calling legit.
Two-Minute Takeout in Kailua: Willow Tree Korean Restaurant
Spicy chicken katsu, jap chae and turnip soup are our go-to faves at this homey old-school spot in Aikahi.
Farmhouse Brings to Kailua Pizza Cred With Heart
Inside Grace in Growlers, there’s way more to these pies than meets the eye.
Farmers Market Finds: Traditional Mexican Ceviche and Aguachile with a Local Twist
Da Seafood Cartel serves up expertly prepared seafood recipes from Sonora, Mexico.
Shades of Shave Ice: Kailua’s Neighborhood Shops With Shave Ice Counters
Lemon peel ice shave and spicy ginger syrup surprise us at two local hangouts.
Bottleheads Is Kailua’s New Bottle Shop, Café and Local Foods Purveyor
The only place you can have your wine with Breadshop grilled cheese sandwiches and ‘Ahi Assassins poke.
Roll With It: Bombucha Focaccia Sandwiches from a Cute Blue Food Truck
Hau‘oli Sandwich Co. makes beach-ready, hunger-busting sammies.
A New Menu Brings New Life to Kailua’s Goen Dining + Bar
Bold flavors and playful plates restore a Windward foodie’s confidence in the open-air eatery.
Townies’ Loss Is Windward’s Gain: Ganesh Dosa Moves to Kailua
The journey over the Pali is worth it for dosas both savory and sweet.
6 O‘ahu Cafés to Get Your Art and Coffee On
Fuel up and support local artists at these artsy coffee joints.
Montreal-style Bagels with Super Local Toppings Roll Up in Kailua
Inspired by a lifelong passion, Empty Elle is Hawai‘i's first Montreal-style bagel shop.
Pandesal, Ube Halaya, Mansanas Apple Cookies: Wow Baguio’s Filipino Sweets Connect to Comforting Roots
Think Filipino food is just adobo, pancit and lumpia? Jo Soeung of Wow Baguio will show you otherwise.
